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Carrot Express: From Fridge to Food Empire!

The 10 Best Açai Bowls in Miami

Miami’s açaí bowl scene blends beachy vibes with bold flavors, offering everything from tropical fruit medleys to protein-packed indulgence. Here’s where to find the best bowls across the city…
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Food sold at gas station explodes into health-focused restaurant chain

A Cuban-born chef who fled to the United States with his family when he was 5 years old is now at the helm of Carrot Express, a health-conscious restaurant with almost 30 locations throughout South Florida and New York.
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The 10 Best Juice and Smoothie Spots in Miami

There’s no better way to kickstart your wellbeing with superfood treats that taste as good as they make you feel. Cheers to new beginnings at these 10 Miami hotspots serving tasty smoothies and juices packed with nutrients and flavor to fuel your healthiest year yet.
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Rooted In Goodness

It’s tough to associate gas station dining with healthy eating, but that is exactly where Mario Laufer, owner of 30 locations of the healthy food eatery Carrot Express, began his culinary dynasty…
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Restaurant news: IT Italian and Carrot Express open in Hollywood, Kebab Shop expands to Coral Springs

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How to have the most “clean girl” day in Miami, including where to eat and play

Whether you’re a health nut or diet procrastinator, you’ll find mood-boosting treats to satisfy your cravings at Carrot Express, an O.G. clean girl haven since its first location opened in South Beach over 30 years ago…
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The 7 Best Spots For Green Juice In Miami

A South Florida staple, Carrot Express is the queen of healthy eats and quick lunch fixes that involve wraps, platters, salads and more. There’s nothing like the midday boost of energy you get from “Rejuvenate” and “Zeus,” refreshing, cold-pressed 12-ounce green juices that pack in the fuel with ingredients…
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Coconut Grove’s Top 5 Craveable Dishes of 2023

CHICKEN GODDESS CIABATTA AT CARROT EXPRESS. Few days go by that I don’t crave something from Carrot Express, but this splendidly assembled sandwich is usually the top item. Owner, Mario, told us that he created this absolute work of art on his own, and really… the man is a culinary genius…
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One of Taylor Swift’s fave eateries opens in Fort Lauderdale

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Carrot Express & United Way Education Partnership

An incredible partnership is underway, making an impact in our community. United Way, the non-profit organization, decided to build stronger and greater communities, teaming up with South Florida’s healthy eatery, Carrot Express
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Where to Go for Gluten-Free Food in Miami

At this popular, counter-service, health-conscious spot, gluten-free choices abound. For starters, all the wraps can be prepared gluten-free. Heartier fare like the chicken or salmon platter topped with pesto sauce and paired with cilantro brown rice, avocado, and pico de gallo are popular…
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10 Stellar Acai Bowls to Try in South Florida

Carrot Express’s varied menu includes a Brazilian acai bowl with Mario’s granola and sweet tropical fruits like strawberries, blueberries, bananas, and pineapple. Enhanced with honey, the bowls also contain raw coconut flakes, raisins, and nuts for a nice crunch…
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14 Miami Restaurants Offering Healthy Foods With Plenty of Flavor

A South Florida counter-service chain that began as a gas station has now grown to 20 locations across the region, including a new outpost in New York City. Carrot Express prides itself on offering healthy, flavorful dishes, including salads, bowls, wraps, fresh-pressed juices, and smoothies
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19 Fast-Casual Miami Restaurants Worth the Hype

This hometown favorite has been serving healthy cuisine throughout the Magic City for more than 20 years, offering an extensive menu perfect for guests on the go. Carrot Express has something for every healthy craving, from hearty power bowls to healthy burgers, nutrient-dense juices, and even an assortment of avocado toasts…
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14 Excellent Vegan Options in Miami

Over the course of nearly two decades Carrot Express has expanded its menu to offer everything from avocado toasts and spinach pie melts to quinoa burgers and loaded sweet potatoes. Complement the meal with pineapple, apple, or mixed vegetable juice, and save room for a slice of the carrot cake (of course)…
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Massive South Florida Expansion by Carrot Express Includes Eight Locations

What Now reported back in April that a large expansion was under way for local health food brand Carrot Express, with an expected rollout of six new locations in South Florida. Following the recent submission of a plan review for another location on Sunset Drive and a conversation with managing owner Abraham Chehebar on Monday, we can confirm the total number of upcoming South Florida locations is eight…
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Dine Out and Support Hurricane Relief

Partnering with World Central Kitchen, this healthy eatery is donating $1 from all platters in all of their 15 statewide locations for the rest of the month. The relief organization visits disaster areas with the goal of feeding those in need whether that’s first responders or those affected. Carrot Express platters include Scottish salmon, chicken breast in a pesto sauce and tuna tostones topped with avocado…
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Carrot Express Continues Rapid Expansion With New Location In West Kendall

Carrot Express, one of Miamians’ favorite healthy spots, has recently launched its first store in the West Kendall neighborhood as its quick expansion continues. This is the first outlet in this part of town and the company’s 17 location
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The Best Miami Restaurants for Vegans and Vegetarians

Carrot Express might be the only business in South Florida opening more new stores than Walgreens, with 17 locations spread across South Florida (and one in NYC). But it’s understandable, given the range and quality of food, starting with an international collection of salads from Mexican to Mediterranean. Bowls and wraps are packed with fresh veggies and superfoods…
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The Best Salads In Miami For Your Daily Dose Of Greens

The Oriental Crunch Salad at Carrot Express. At Carrot Express, clean eating meets bold flavor with the oriental crunch salad, a vibrant dish packed with texture and freshness. A mix of crisp romaine and greens is layered with creamy avocado, shredded carrots, bean sprouts, roasted cashews, and toasted sesame seeds…
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Carrot Express Expands With Second New York Location

A new restaurant is coming to Midtown that promises to help New Yorkers make healthy food choices throughout their busy days. Carrot Express was founded 30 years ago by Chef Mario Laufer, a then-newcomer to the restaurant industry who wanted to promote a healthy lifestyle by offering quick, fresh, healthy food that would never sacrifice on taste…
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11 Seriously Decadent Breakfast Sandwiches in Miami

Carrot Express features a “California Eggwich” filled with two folded eggs, mashed avocado, crumbled feta cheese, arugula, tomato, lime juice, and olive oil served on a toasted sesame bagel. On the weekends, guests at this restaurant order any breakfast or all-day breakfast item and receive the second item free.
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Fuel Up at These South Florida Smoothie Bars

Carrot Express locations throughout South Florida offer refreshing smoothies at an affordable price point, like the Strawberry Passion packing double strawberries, apple juice, banana, honey, and ice…
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Miami Food Events This Week: Bike Night, Free Queso Monday, Local Love Karaoke, and More

In the spirit of Pride Month, South Florida’s health-focused restaurant Carrot Express is teaming up with local non-profit organization Pridelines. Carrot Express will donate a portion of sales from its “Paradise” açaí bowl to Pridelines…
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These Miami Hotels, Restaurants And Bars Are Celebrating Pride Month And Donating To Local Non-Profits

For the entire month of June, Carrot Express will donate a portion of sales from their Paradise Acai Bowl—organic Brazilian açaí served with an assortment of fruits, and topped with granola and honey— to Pridelines. This is available at all 15 locations, inclusive of all takeout and delivery orders, in addition to purchases on site.
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How Miami’s Favorite Healthy Restaurant Carrot Express Went From Gas Station Lunch Counter to New York City

This week, Miami-born Carrot Express will open its first location in a city outside Florida. And not just any city, but New York City, often considered the epicenter of any business “we made it” success story. The journey from a Miami Beach gas station lunch counter to a growing chain brand is a testament to one man’s determination to turn his vision into reality.
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New Year Nutrition

With more than 10 locations in South Florida, the fast-casual eatery recently expanded to Coconut Creek and Weston. The nourishing hub features an expansive menu that includes salads, bowls, wraps, fresh pressed juices and smoothies…
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The Absolute 12 Best Vegan Restaurants in Miami

Carrot Express is more than a juice bar—this restaurant is jam-packed with flavorful, chef-driven dishes served in a casual atmosphere at affordable prices. The best part? This homegrown chain offers a variety of crave-worthy vegan dishes
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Carrot Express expands to Brickell and debuts breakfast menu

With 10 locations already in South Florida, Carrot Express is opening in Brickell this Friday, November 12 at the Sabadell Financial Center. Carrot Express Brickell will be the first location to debut a breakfast menu, with all locations joining by the end of the year…
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Leasing Retail Space During a Pandemic

Imagine that you’re the CEO of a successful, locally-based, fast-casual chain of restaurants when the pandemic begins. Like nearly any other operator in the restaurant industry, attempting to discern the future of your business is a critical concern…
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Miami’s 15 Best Food Delivery Options

Over nearly two decades, Carrot Express has expanded its menu to offer everything from avocado toasts, and spinach pie melts to quinoa burgers and Middle Eastern platters. Complement the meal with pineapple, apple, or mixed veggie juice and save room for a slice of carrot cake…
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Taste Of The Town: Healthy Dishes With Plenty Of Flavor Served At Carrot Express

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – The Miami-based health-conscious restaurant chain, Carrot Express, is always busy at its ten locations. The healthy, but fast casual restaurant, was founded in 1993 by Mario Laufer...
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Forte by Chef Adrianne Opens, Rivertail Brunch, and More Food Events in Miami This Weekend

Carrot Express has a lineup of new menu items, which are available at all 12 locations across South Florida. Highlights include the Middle Eastern platter, served with quinoa tabbouleh drizzled with champagne vinaigrette, falafel, hummus, roasted baba ghannouj, and toasted multigrain bread…
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Carrot Express charts expansion across South Florida

Carrot Express debuted its most recent location in CityPlace Doral on May 5th…
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Two Miami Restaurants Debut in Palm Beach County

Expanding its empire of healthy eats, this Miami-based restaurant has opened a Boca outpost. Serving a wide variety of vegan, gluten free and raw menu items, you can come here for a tasty meal that you won’t regret later. Many of its fans are die-hards for that reason; it’s a fast casual restaurant that delivers quality food…
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Downtown Dadeland Welcomes Three New Restaurants to the Neighborhood

Carrot Express (8880 SW 72nd Place) offers healthy meal options to people on the go and people who care about making nutritious food choices that promote a better life. The Downtown Dadeland location opened on January 20th and features an 1800 sq. ft. space with both indoor and outdoor dining options…
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Carrot Express opens in downtown Dadeland and announces expansion plans across South Florida

Carrot Express opened their doors in Downtown Dadeland this week, bring their nourishing foods to South Miami in a 7th location. Since 1993, Carrot Express founder Mario Laufer has been on a mission to create Miami’s healthiest dishes with a flavorful twist…
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Carrot Express Opens in Downtown Dadeland Wednesday, January 20th

Since 1993, Carrot Express founder Mario Laufer has been on a mission to create Miami’s healthiest dishes with a flavorful twist. What started in a gas station on Miami Beach now has seven locations in the magic city and more on the way…
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The 12 Best Healthy Restaurants in Miami

If you’re unsure what you’re in the mood for, but you know for certain you want to stick with whole foods and veggies, Carrot Express should be your go-to. With numerous locations across town (Aventura, Coral Gables, Miami Shores, South Beach, Midtown and more)…
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Friends of Eater Miami Share Their Go-To Spots for Takeout, Delivery, and Outdoor Dining

Alona Martinez (Eater Miami Contributor): Carrot Express. Easy, quick and uber fresh, I found myself swinging by time and time again for either the Impossible Burger or their latest addition, picadillo bowl
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Miami Restaurants Go Pink to Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The healthy oasis that is Carrot Express will be serving a limited run of a “Strawberry Passion” smoothie all October long and will donate one dollar from each one sold to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, supporting breast cancer research.
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News in Brief: Pilates studio Jetset Miami opens in Miami Beach; Brightstar Corp. partners with MasTec

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WAP Cookie, Return of the Palace Drag Brunch, and Other Food Events This Weekend

Visit your closest Carrot Express to try out a slate of new menu items. Among them: the vegan picadillo bowl, made with Beyond Meat picadillo served over brown rice, black beans, avocado, pico de gallo, and slices of baked sweet plantain…
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12 Festive July 4th Takeout Options in South Florida

For those looking for a healthy take on their 4th of July burger, Carrot Express is selling their offerings for 50 percent off on July 4-5. There is something from everyone including a version made with salmon or red quinoa or even the favorite Impossible burger...
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A la Carta: comida puertorriqueña, menú saludable y brunch

También tenemos comida saludable de Carrot Express. Ellos tienen 7 localidades en diferentes zonas del sur de la Florida…
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The Eight Best Burgers for Takeout and Delivery in Miami

Carrot Express is offering a red quinoa burger for takeout and delivery. The burger is made with sundried tomatoes, basil, and shiitake; served with spicy mayo on a toasted multigrain bun…
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Fabulous Food Acai Bowl with Carrot Express

You’ve got your great workout, now you need to eat something healthy. So if you want something light, delicious, and filling, Carrot Express shows us how to make a great Paradise Açaí bowl
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Downtown Miami restaurants say ditch third-party delivery

Miami’s Downtown Development Authority’s (DDA) Go Local, Go Direct program helps diners save money on delivery while assisting participating restaurants to keep staff from layoffs by turning servers into delivery operators…
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Meet Mario Laufer of Carrot Express in Miami Beach, Aventura, Coral Gables and Midtown

Mario, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far. Carrot Express has been a long term dream of mine. After many failed businesses in different industries, I decided to venture into what I was truly passionate about…
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