Dubbed a “superfood cafe,” Kale Me Crazy offers a plethora of healthy, delicious meals whose foundations are built on fresh, organic and raw ingredients. The business was first founded in 2013 by now-CEO Roi Shlomo, who sought to diversify the food industry after he learned just how unhealthy so many mainstream foods were in restaurants across the nation. Twelve years later, Kale Me Crazy is now a thriving business with 23 locations across Alabama, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and Texas. Here, the owner-operator of the Homewood location, Van Moody, discusses the need for healthy food options in living a balanced life.
Tell our readers the founding story of Kale Me Crazy. How did the business originate?
Kale Me Crazy is a missional outreach of The Worship Center Christian Church (twccc.org) and The HUB Community Development Corporation (thehubcdc.org). I am the founding pastor of The Worship Center and the board chair of The HUB CDC. The Ministry and the CDC both desire to help people live healthy and whole lives, and having access to healthy foods is essential to people living their best lives.
What is your background in the food industry?
We have owned and operated a coffee shop with grab-and-go food items for several years prior to opening Kale Me Crazy. I am vegan, and for years, I have recognized the need for more healthy food restaurants in and around Birmingham. After meeting the creator of Kale Me Crazy and recognizing our similar passions for healthy living and healthy food options, we decided to partner together to open the Homewood location.
In your opinion, what are some of the best items to order and why?
Every item on the menu is outstanding! We have the best tasting, healthy food period.
For the more adventurous eater, which combos would you recommend?
For the adventurous person who wants to jump start healthy habits, I recommend doing one of our juice cleanses.
What is the best part of being in business in Homewood?
Homewood is a great city with incredible people. It’s an honor to have Kale Me Crazy in Homewood.
Kale Me Crazy is located at 1831 28th Avenue South, Suite 106, in Homewood. It is open Monday-Friday from 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. To learn more information, click here.
