Simply Natural Anguilla
Yinka's plant-forward pit stop in The Valley for juices, smoothies, and clean Caribbean bites.
Why Go
Tucked on Landsome Road just below the People's Market, this tiny health-food spot is where locals in-the-know refuel between beach runs and errand loops ΓÇö a rare Anguillian address built entirely around fresh, natural, whole-food cooking rather than grilled snapper and rum punch.
The Experience
Simply Natural is more counter-and-community than white-tablecloth restaurant. Owner Yinka runs it as a wellness kitchen: cold-pressed juices lined up in the cooler, blenders whirring smoothies to order, and a rotating chalkboard of daily plates that lean vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-conscious without ever feeling austere. The vibe is casual, chatty, and unmistakably local ΓÇö you'll overhear regulars swapping recipes with Yinka, and first-timers getting talked through the ingredients bottle-by-bottle. It's the kind of place where breakfast bleeds into lunch, and nobody's in a hurry.
What to Try
Start with a cold-pressed green juice or a soursop smoothie ΓÇö both use produce sourced from Anguilla and neighbouring islands. Ask what's on the hot plate that day: expect things like curried chickpeas, brown-rice bowls, stewed callaloo, plantain, and salt-fish alternatives done meat-free. Grab a raw energy ball or a slice of banana bread for the road, and take home a bottle of house ginger shot if you're feeling the sun.
Insider Tip
Portions and specials change with what's fresh, so call ahead (+1 264-497-5311) or DM @simplynaturalaxa on Instagram in the morning to hear the day's menu and reserve a hot plate before the lunch rush clears them out. Cash is easiest, and bringing your own reusable cup earns you good will (and sometimes a discount).
The Practical Stuff
Landsome Road, The Valley, Anguilla ΓÇö just below the People's Market, an easy 5-minute drive from most central hotels and about 15 minutes from Shoal Bay East. Small counter service with limited seating; most orders are takeaway. Best visited late morning through early afternoon on weekdays. Budget-to-moderate pricing. Phone: +1 264-497-5311. Email: simplynaturalbyyinka@gmail.com.
Pair It With
- Shoal Bay East — Grab a juice and a hot plate to-go, then post up on Anguilla's most iconic white-sand beach 15 minutes away.
- AFA Merchandise Store — Right in The Valley ΓÇö a natural stop after lunch if you're picking up local goods or gifts.
- 4 Bedroom Condo ΓÇö Fountain Anguilla on Shoal Bay — Staying near Shoal Bay? Simply Natural is the healthiest breakfast-run in the area before your beach day.
- 20 Knots — A nearby stay that pairs well with a wellness-forward morning routine at Simply Natural.