Our heritage

How can a newly opened café talk about its heritage? Well, it’s simple. The idea of Evexia as a place that serves food so good you don’t even stop to consider whether it’s healthy: this idea started decades ago when JJ was just a teenager learning to take on some kitchen responsibilities.

Our story begins in the 90’s when, after her parents’ divorce, her busy working mom struggled to find healthy and quick meals for her four children. After a whole lot of processed foods and freezer meals, JJ knew she had to learn to cook if she wanted to change the way they ate at home. The most difficult part was that her family of 6 was divided into meat-eaters and vegetarians. Thus began her long love affair with food experimentation, working with unique ingredients to create mealtime masterpieces that appeal to everyone, regardless of their dietary persuasion.

Since that time, she has created more than just novel new recipes, she has invented whole new ingredients that deliciously substitute for non-vegan and non-gluten-free items. In her quest for flavor and dietary universality, she stumbled upon the concept that she could not only replace these ingredients but make the final products so tantalizingly unique that nobody even missed them.

Fast forward to 2021 when Evexia (a Greek word that means a sense of well-being and euphoria) opened its doors to the world, hoping to change the way people think about deliciously healthy food.

Located at 46 Aurora Road in Aurora, Evexia offers an extensive menu of quick, healthy, and (most importantly) flavorful café fare including unique paninis, salads, smoothies, and bakery items. The market is stocked with a wide array of health and eco-focused products, sourced mainly from small-batch and local producers.

EVERYONE is very welcome at Evexia. We can’t wait to serve you!