These vegan restaurants were recently added to The Vegetarian Resource Group on-line restaurant guide. To find restaurants in your area, visit: http://www.vrg.org/restaurant/index.php
Cinnaholic
2132 Oxford St., Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 647-8684
http://www.cinnaholic-berkeley.com/
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, brownies, muffins, specialty pie rolls, and baby buns (mini cinnamon rolls). If your sweet tooth has still not been sated, have a Frosting Shot! Cinnaholic is located directly across from the UC Berkeley campus & close to the downtown Berkeley BART.
Open Tuesday through Sunday. Closed Monday. Counter service, take-out, catering, VISA/MC, $-$$.
Minty Wellness
1961 Church Rd., Darien Center, NY 14040
(585) 591-3939
http://www.mintywellness.com/restaurant
Vegan/raw foods/organic. Minty Wellness is a hotel and spa with an all-vegan restaurant that is open to the public. The menu is predominately raw foods but some cooked meals are offered. Located between Buffalo and Rochester, Minty Wellness is hidden in the midst of 100 acres of natural woodland. All spa products and toiletries are vegan, organic, and ethically-sourced. Open Thursday through Saturday for lunch and dinner.
Open Sunday for brunch. Closed Monday through Wednesday. Full service, VISA/MC, $$.
Thanks Jordan Vegan Café
928 S. State St., Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 557-9868
http://www.thanksjordan.org/vegan-cafe/
Vegan/raw foods. Thanks Jordan Vegan Café is completely run by volunteers. All proceeds go to Hope Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn to benefit children with life-threatening illnesses. Enjoy raw food items including soups, salads, and wraps at the Vegan Café. Live music is featured on Fridays and Saturdays.
Open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday and Monday. Full service, take-out, fresh juices, smoothies, VISA/MC, $$.
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