The Ohana Cafe Review and Giveaway

What's the Service?

The Ohana Cafe
306 Orange Street North
Ozona, FL 34660
727-787-1234
Website: theohanacafe.com

First Impressions

Driving up to the Ohana cafe you see an inviting, quaint cafe that draws you right in. The cafe has limited seating but a large outdoor patio to compensate. The staff is very friendly and up-beat. You are immediately welcomed in with an 'Aloha' from every staff member and usually the 'Aloha' is followed by a great big hug. Now I am not much for immediately hugging a stranger, but it is so genuine and warm that you will find yourself hugging back with enthusiasm. Ohana is Hawaiian for "family" and it shows.

The Ohana Cafe has entertainment every Friday and Saturday evening as weather permits. The entertainment varies from local musicians to hula dancers and even an amazing, interactive Drumming Circle, all very family oriented and lots of fun. We had actually come for the Drumming Circle but, due to inclement weather, it had been cancelled. My four year old was very disappointed but was still thrilled that we were having dinner.

What was my experience?

The Ohana Cafe's slogan is "Healthy Fare with an Island Flair." And once you read the menu you will know exactly what they mean by 'Healthy Fare." According to their menu they "proudly use the freshest ingredients possible, they prepare all their food with Love from scratch, most of their fruits and vegetables are organically grown, their proteins are antibiotic, hormone and nitrate free and they never use MSG or high fructose corn syrup." And, to boot, they offer gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options on their menu. Whoopee we are off to a great start!

Actually I went to The Ohana Cafe a total of 4 times and only the last time did they know that I was reviewing them. I only have one thing to say, holy smokes! The food is incredible and it's not just me who thinks so. I brought two junk-food junkies with me, and I mean hardcore junk food lovers! Getting them to commit to the meal was not easy, it was like pulling teeth, but once they were there they fell in love with the food and the atmosphere. I tried several different meals myself including the Maui Wowie Wrap, Veggies and Brown Rice, Garden Veggie Delight Sandwich and Vegan Tacos all of which were quite good, although I found myself to be a bit partial to the Vegan Tacos. Actually, I couldn't stop eating them. My other guests had individual pizzas as well as a Vietnamese pulled-pork sandwich that is apparently to die for. The final verdict: everybody loved it and they all wanted to go back, even the junk-food junkies!

The Ohana Cafe serves wonderful food by wonderful people and I feel blessed and lucky to have stumbled across this little gem in Ozona, Florida. All I can say is if you don't live in the area, it is worth the drive.

Who is behind the service?

Teresa Kerr is the woman behind the business. Actually it is a family run business, but Teresa had the vision. Both her husband and Mother work by her side as well as her Father, all of whom are equally passionate about serving wholesome food with 'love' and respect as Teresa.

The principle behind the cafe is the 'Aloha Spirit,' hence the greeting when you enter the cafe. What is the Aloha Spirit? "The literal meaning of Aloha is "the presence of breath" or "the breath of life." It comes from "Alo," meaning presence, front and face, and "ha," meaning breath. Aloha is a way of living and treating each other with love and respect. It's deep meaning starts by teaching ourselves to love our own beings first and afterwards to spread the love to others" and that is truly felt throughout The Ohana Cafe.

Why is The Ohana Cafe choosing to be Green or Organic?

Being green or organic comes naturally to the Ohana Cafe. As Teresa puts it "it's not really a conscious choice as much as it is a part of who I am and a part of my culture". She knows that whether you are a vegetarian, vegan or a carnivore at heart, organic and naturally grown food made with love tastes better, is more nutritious and protects the environment. Teresa grew up eating and living this way so The Ohana Cafe is just a natural extension of who she is.

How does Mother Earth feel about this service?

She feels pretty darn good about Ohana Café, heck if she could I bet she would eat there! The Ohana Cafe uses only local and organic fruits and vegetables on their menu and they make everything from scratch. Mother Nature is happy that Ohana uses recycled boxes and cups for their takeout fare and, of course, from the organic and local products they use for their food to the love and genuine kindness they share with each person that walks through their door Mother Nature gives them two thumbs up.

Is it Healthy?

If a kale, spinach, mixed baby greens, flaxseed and date Smoothie isn't healthy I don't know what is! And if using mostly fruits and vegetables that are organically grown, proteins that are antibiotic, hormone and nitrate free, never using MSG or high fructose corn syrup isn't healthy, what is?

How does this service impact my wallet?

Compared to traditional fare the costs are about the same, which is saying a lot considering you are getting high quality organic food made with 'Love'. My sandwich was $8.75, but I only ate half of it because it was huge! Yup, I took the other half home. For us it's a bargain.

Would I recommend this service to a friend?

Absolutely, without hesitation! Actually, I took my Dad out to lunch there the other day and he loved it! And, recently, my Mom and sister joined us there for dinner. Yes, they are fans also.

Bottom Line:

5 Stars. Fantastic food combined with a great atmosphere gives you a wonderful dining experience. And with the addition of the evening events, such as drum circles and musicians, you will fast become a regular.

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