Great Escape: Organic Feasting at La Grande Orange

Feel like a fancy dinner without having to get all, well, fancy? Want to taste fresh, seasonal food without having to pay a small—or worse, a large—fortune? Want to gorge on mouth-watering desserts but not feel guilty? Then head on over to La Grande Orange!

Smack-dab on the corner of Main Street, this bakery and restaurant only features ingredients that are organic, fresh, seasonal and downright yummy. Settle down in their spacious dining room to sample their pulled-chicken nachitos, evil thai princess salad, green chili burger—or check out their gluten-free menu and taste their “surfer style” grilled tuna tacos. Just make sure you leave plenty of room for their gelato or giant chocolate chip cookies.

Yes, La Grande Orange offers a pretty dreamy kids menu—gooey mac 'n' cheese, grilled cheese, pancakes—but give your little ones a night of coddling with the grandparents while you eat truly delicious food!

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