IN a world of fast food that can pile on the hidden, unhealthy extras it is refreshing to tap into an international chain whose motto is Fresh Thinking and Healthy Eating'.Welcome to Pita Pit in Manchesters Piccadilly Place (and imminently on Deansgate), which serves grilled-to-order pita wraps that are low in salt, carbohydrates and calories.
The fact that all orders come in a sustainable catering package complete with napkins, plates and utensils that are all fully compostable, again demonstrates the companys ethical concerns.All this would count for little if Pita Pits products werent so damned tasty with a refreshing range of meat-free (and in some cases dairy-free) options, making in the perfect pit-stop for vegetarians and vegans. Check out, for example, these filled pitas (all available as wholemeal)
- FALAFEL: Hand-rolled grilled falafel with houmous, spinach, tomato, onions, cucumbers, black olives, feta cheese and tzatziki.
- HOUMUS: Mixed leaf, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, green peppers, cucumbers and balsamic dressing.
- GRILLED VEGETABLES: Courgette and onion with cos lettuce, feta cheese, olives and sweet chilli sauce.
- GARDEN: MIxed leaf, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, green peppers and balsamic vinegar.
Lots of their dips, too, are veggie-friendly harissa, honey Dijon, guacamole, tzatziki and many more. They are just 25p apiece as accompaniment to Pita Pits signature housemade pita crisps. The salad bar offers zesty toppings of alfalfa sprouts, pineapple and jalapenos. Relax. The staff are there to help. Just order (and leave out) what you want... until your pita is crammed with good stuff.
Wash down with Whole Earth Organic soft drinks at a quid. For for £2.25 they offer the Berry White premium range. Among these superfoods in liquid form TOM particularly recommends Goji Berries with Peaches and Pomegranate with Blueberry!
At breakfast time veggie options include vegetarian-friendly scrambled eggs (£3.25 original/£2.75 petita) and their dairy-free Bircher Muesli for £1.90 or to eat in £2.25.
Pita Pit are nothing if nor thorough in their commitment to healthy fodder. They even provide a download on their website detailing full nutritional information on each dish.
Pita Pit is a rapidly expanding, healthy, quick service global restaurant franchise that was founded in Canada in 1995 with the goal of offering quality, healthy, fresh food fast in an informal atmosphere. Theyll even deliver to your workplace.
Pita Pit was shortlisted for Best Cheap Eats of there Year in the Manchester Food and Drink Festival 2014.
Pita Pit, 3 Piccadilly Place, Ground Floor, Manchester M1 3BN. 0800 0086490. twitter.com/pitapitmcr. Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Sat 11am-4pm. For full menu visit this link.
