The Skinty

Amazon Cafe

Amazon is one of my favorite “quickie” restaurants period. I actually went by there today, if it weren’t so crowded I would have brought something, but being that I was in a rush, I opted for a salad from Salad Works, a review on them to come in the near future.

But as I walked by Amazon, which is a very close distance from my job, I thought to myself what in the world makes me bypass this joint for McDonald’s day after day!! I love their Chicken Caesar wrap I’m telling you if I could just find a low fat dressing that good on the supermarket shelves half of these stores would never get any of my money every. But since I can’t or have not yet, I enjoy getting their Chicken Caesar on the spinach wrap. I hold the olives but say yes to the feta cheese and it is so so fab-u-lous. If I chose to eat half I’ll get baked lays if whole I’ll do it alone which really half pretty much does the trick. Now the Caesar is my signature sandwich, however I also like the Smoked Turkey with Gouda, Lettuce & Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto. Not sure that I tried this one while losing weight however so proceed with caution.

The smoothies are beautiful as well, the Strawberry Supreme which consists of Apple Juice, Strawberries, Bananas, Nonfat Frozen Yogurt & Ice is one favorite, Paradise Lust another, if only I could change that name thought. That one is a mix of Pineapple Juice, Strawberries, Banana, Coconut, Honey & Ice. mmm mmm good, these are an every now and again treat and truth be told when I get the ingredients to make it myself at home it will be a never treat, as far as buying it is concerned.

The bad thing about Amazon is that they do not offer Nutritional Information for their foods aside from the smoothies and the soups. Although I lose weight eating the Caesar wrap and smoothies, it eats at me (nu pun intended) when I do not know exactly what my calorie intake is for the day because if I eat something heavier at night or ate something heavier that morning, I have no idea of rather or not I’ve gone over my intake. It always works itself out hence my saying I lose weight eating this way, but I’d personally like to know, especially in event that I reach a plateau and have to look into my plan in order to see what needs to be changed.

I’ve written Amazon about including their nutritional information on their website beyond the soup and smoothies, and from the looks of it they will be doing so in the near future. View for yourselves at amazon cafes.com

Other than that it’s a great place for breakfast lunch or dinner. Can be a little pricey if you’re able to get the correct ingredients can be made at home however when that isn’t an option and you’re looking for a place to eat while out. Check out Amazon Cafe’s. Also check the menu for locations.

Out of 5 starts I’d give this a 3 1/2