Get Fresh: Healthy Eats at Backyard Cafe

This neat, peaceful café offers an alternative to nearby Panino Teca for embassy staff and health freaks. Every item reflects the health-conscious philosophy of the Chinese owner, who studied nutrition in Canada for six years.

Simply tossed with olive oil, black pepper and dried basil, the well-balanced baked vegetables (RMB 29) ought to satisfy a medium-sized lady. Sandwiches come wrapped in whole wheat bread – rustic and fluffy. The apple tuna sandwich
(RMB 29) with black olive, celery chunks and low-fat mayo is packed with antioxidants; for something more filling, try the mustard-seasoned chicken sandwich (RMB 29). Snack on eggy spinach frittata (RMB 23) or gluten-rich whole wheat muffins (RMB 6) while relaxing on the terrace. Wash all that goodness down with a flaxseed smoothie (RMB 23).

Also try: Panino Teca, Hercules

Backyard Cafe 后院咖啡
Mon-Fri 8am-9.30pm, Sat-Sun 10am-9.30pm. 2 Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District (6464 7642)
朝阳区三里屯北小街2号

Photo: Emily Young