Inside the Palmetto Park Road Carrot Express in Boca Raton

Right on East Palmetto Park Road in downtown Boca Raton sits CARROT — the local branch of Carrot Express, a South Florida healthy-eating chain with an origin story that's become part of Miami restaurant lore.

From a Gas Station to Nearly 30 Locations

Carrot Express was founded in 1993 by chef Mario Laufer, who launched the concept out of a Miami Beach gas station — an unconventional starting point for what's grown into a health-focused fast-casual chain with nearly 30 locations across South Florida and New York City. That growth has been built on a consistent mission: providing healthy, delicious food to the communities the brand serves, without sacrificing flavor for the sake of nutrition.

An All-Day Menu for the Palmetto Park Road Crowd

This Boca Raton location carries forward Carrot Express's all-day concept, with breakfast, lunch, dinner, beverages, and baked goods all built around natural, high-quality ingredients. It's a menu designed for flexibility — whether that means a smoothie and a quick bite between meetings downtown or a full salad or bowl for a sit-down lunch. The chain also runs a loyalty program (buy 10 smoothies, get one free) and offers catering for larger office or event orders, making this Palmetto Park Road spot as useful for group orders as it is for a solo lunch run.

For anyone working or living near downtown Boca Raton who wants a reliably healthy option without giving up convenience, this Carrot Express location delivers on the brand's three-decade-old promise.

Good to Know: CARROT is located at 10 E Palmetto Park Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33432. It's open daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Call (561) 717-4175 for catering orders.