Vegetarian Journal's Guide to Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants in the U.S. and Canada

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Arkansas

Decatur

··Taste of Eden

891 E. Roller Ave., Decatur, AR 72722

479-752-8555

Vegan. Located in Wellness Secrets retreat. Features soups, salads, sandwiches. Sandwiches include Chicken-Un Sandwich (breaded seasoned plant-based patty with lettuce, tomato, dill pickles, and plant-based mayo) and Garden of Eden Burger (a twist on the classic burger with Wellness Secrets Sauce). Soups include Kick’n Chili, Garden Veggie, and Soup of the Day. Also enjoy their fifteen item salad bar.

Open Sunday through Thursday for lunch. Closed Friday and Satuarday
Full service
vegan options
smoothies, take-out
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $

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Eureka Springs

·Love Greens

121 E. Van Buren, Ste. E, Eureka Springs, AR 72632

479-363-6050

Vegetarian/café/juice bar. Love Greens is all about a healthy, green-based diet. In addition to plant-based salads, bowls, sandwiches, and soups, there are smoothies, juices, “superfood” lattes, and loose leaf teas, as well as pre-made family meals that can be ordered in bulk. Menu items are customizable and can be made gluten-free or vegan upon request.

Open Monday through Saturday for lunch. Closed Sunday
Cafeteria
vegan options
frseh juices, lattes, take-out, catering
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$$

Mud Street Café

22 S. Main St., Eureka Springs, AR 72632

(479) 253-6732

Café/coffeehouse. Located in the historic downtown area of Eureka Springs, Mud Street Café is known for its terrific breakfasts. Their veggie items include Hummus Salad, California Wraps, Veggie Hash Browns, and their own Veggie Burger. They have an extensive selection of coffees and teas along with a full bar.

Open Thursday through Monday for breakfast and lunch. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday
Full service
take-out, catering, espresso/cappuccino, wine/beer/alcohol, special beverages
VISA/MC, $-$$

Sparky's Roadhouse Café

147 E. Van Buren, Eureka Springs, AR 72632

(479) 253-6001

American/pub. Along with traditional pub fare, Sparky's Roadhouse Café serves up tabbouli, Gardenburgers, and enchiladas. In the winter, diners can sit beside a wood stove on the patio. Sparky's prides itself on its "kitschy" decor.

Open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday and Monday
Full service
vegan options
take-out, wine/beer/alcohol, non-alcoholic beer
VISA/MC/DISC, $-$$

The Eureka Market

121 E. Van Buren, Ste. B, Eureka Springs, AR 72632

(479) 253-8136

Natural foods store. The Eureka Market is a little natural foods store with many vegetarian and vegan staples. The store also carries herbs, vitamins, fresh produce, wellness products, and more! The market is known for friendly, knowledgeable, and customized service.

Open daily
Take-out
vegan options
VISA/MC, $-$$

Three Bird Café

3062 East Van Buren, Eureka Springs, AR 72632

479-265-7020

American. With a focus on local and seasonal products, enjoy veggie options including the Ray of Sunshine Smoothie, Asian Salad, and Vegan Bowl. The owners will modify other veggie dishes such as the Smoked Beet Reuben to make them vegan (ask for vegan cheese and mayonnaise).

Open Wednesday through Saturday for breakfast and lunch. Closed Sunday through Tuesday
Full service
vegan options
take-out
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$

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Fayetteville

Ozark Natural Foods

1554 N. College Ave., Fayetteville, AR 72703

(479) 521-7558

Natural foods store/deli/organic. Ozark Natural Foods is a locally-owned market featuring organic and all-natural products. Their deli includes hot bar, salad bar, pizza, soups, cold sandwiches, hot off the grill, whole wheat wraps, bakery, and grab-n-go items. There are plenty of vegetarian and vegan selections daily. Anyone is welcome to shop at the co-op; you don't have to be a member.

Open daily for three meals
Take-out
vegan options
catering
VISA/MC, $-$$$

·The Hip Café

2229 E. Huntsville Rd., Fayetteville, AR 72701

Vegetarian. Reasonably priced breakfast and lunch in a revamped car wash. Yes you read that right, a revamped car wash. What is really cool about this place is that they have outdoor seating in the bays that formerly used for washing cars! They also offer wifi and music outside. Enjoy a scrambled tofu breakast wrap, bagels, baked goods, and a variety of Herbivorous Butcher sandwiches.

Open Monday through Saturday for breakast and lunch. Closed Sunday
Counter service
vegan options
take-out
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $

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Little Rock

··Blue Sage Vegan Bistro

River Market's Ottenheimer Market Hall, 420 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock, AR 72201

(501) 554-3388

Vegan. If you are out and about in Little Rock, make a quick stop at Blue Sage Vegan Bistro for a delicious breakfast or a quick lunch. This establishment serves comfort food classics. If you are craving chick’n and waffles or specialty fries with vegan aioli or even just a refreshing smoothie, Blue Sage is the go-to.

Open Monday through Saturday for breakfast and lunch. Closed Sunday
Counter service
vegan options
take-out
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $

··Cinnaholic

12800 Chenal Pkwy. Ste. 7, Little Rock, AR 72211

(501) 916-2170

Vegan/bakery. Cinnaholic offers over 30 flavors of gourmet cinnamon rolls -- and they are all vegan! Some include Almond, Blackberry, Butterscotch, Caramel, Cream Soda, Key Lime, Root Beer, & Pomegranate. Toppings range from Cookie Dough Chunks to Shredded Coconut and everything in between. They offer other sweet treats including cookies.

Open daily for brunch, lunch, and dinner
Counter service
vegan options
take-out
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$

·Flora Jean’s

433 East Third, Little Rock, AR 72202

501-891-6919

Vegetarian café. Nestled in the center of downtown Little Rock, Flora Jean’s welcoming interior is a contrast to the bustling city outside, with wood accents, vintage designs, and soft lighting that sets the mood for a relaxing meal. From Wildberry Pancakes to Kelp Cacio e Pepe, this restaurant has a variety of vegan dishes. Both the interior design and menu options are focused on the power of food to heal the human body.

Open Wednesday through Friday for breakfast and lunch. Open Saturday and Sunday for brunch. Closed Monday and Tuesday
Limited service
vegan options
fresh juices, cappuccino, alcohol, take-out
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$-$$$

Izzy's

5601 Ranch Dr., #4496, Little Rock, AR 72223

501-868-4311

American. Izzy’s diner offers a variety of foods from pizza to pasta and has a separate vegan menu. Salads on the menu include the kale quinoa salad topped with dried cranberries and orange citrus vinaigrette, the Izzabella salad sprinkled with almonds and sesame seeds and topped with Izzabella light vinaigrette, and the sesame ginger Asian salad topped with ginger and toasted sesame dressing. The hot tamale platter includes veggie tamales with black and pinto beans, salsa, and corn chips. Pizzas can be built with a base of tomato, barbeque, salsa, or pesto sauce and topped with a choice of plant-based foods such as mushrooms, black beans, and almonds. The Marinara le Garden linguini dish is smothered in steamed veggies and marinara sauce.

Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday
Full service
vegan options
take-out, catering
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$

··Meme's Twisted Potato

3005 Asher Ave. (Rear), Little Rock, AR 72204

(501) 960-0499

Vegan. Kids and even companion animals are welcome here! There's a large backyard, with several tables for customers to sit at. If the heat gets to be too much, cool down with one of the house-made specialty lemonades (offering beet, lavender, and hibiscus flavors). Lunch specials are available from 11-1. Please inform the staff of any allergies, and please be patient, as all foods are made fresh, down to the burger patties themselves.

Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Call to see if open on Sunday
Limited service
vegan options
take-out, delivery, catering
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$

··The House of Mental Eatery (H.O.M.E)

1523 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Little Rock, AR 72202

501-454-1493

Vegan/soul food. Identifies as a black-owned, women-owned, and indigenous-owned business. Serves a variety of vegan dishes like the “Loaded Nachos,” which has corn tortilla chips smothered in cashew-based cheese with a variety of toppings. As well as the “Chili Dawg & House Fries,” which contains a vegan hot dog with plant based chili and cashew based cheese with a side of fries.

Open Tuesday through Friday for lunch. Closed Saturday through Monday
Counter service
vegan options
take-out
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$

The Root Café

1500 S. Main St., Little Rock, AR 72202

(501) 414-0423

Café. Enjoy a tofu scrambler for breakfast, spicy Bahn Mi for lunch, and vegan empanadas, smoked shiitakes, and more for dinner.

Open Tuesday for breakfast and lunch. Open Wednesday through Saturday for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open Sunday for brunch and lunch. Closed Monday
Counter service
vegan options
fresh juices, beer/wine, take-out
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$

Whole Foods Market

10700 N. Rodney Parham, Little Rock, AR 72212

(501) 221-2331

Natural foods store/deli. This natural foods café offers soups, pizza made with a whole-wheat crust, sandwiches, veggie burgers, steamed vegetables with rice, a macro platter, burritos, plus many other daily specials.

Open daily
Limited service
vegan options
take-out
VISA/MC, $

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North Little Rock

··Fye Vegan Chick

601 W. 4th St., North Little Rock, AR 72114

501-231-7289

Vegan/food trailer. Much of the time, you can find the Fye Vegan Chic food truck settled in The Lot, home to different food trucks in the area. You could choose to sit outside or inside The Lot’s dining area. This food truck serves burgers and tacos, and sweet treats like banana cream pudding and peach cobbler. Really, this food is comfort food that could be shared with good company or maybe even kept to yourself.

Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday for lunch and dinner. Open Saturday for lunch. Closed Wednesday and Sunday
Counter service
vegan options
take-out, delivery
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$

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