The Vegetarian Resource Group maintains an online Guide to Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurants in the USA and Canada. Below are some recent additions. The entire guide can be found here:
VRG Online Veggie Restaurant Guide
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Here are some new additions to VRG’s guide:
Kelly’s Bake Shoppe
401 Brant St.
Burlington, ON L7R 2E9 Canada
kellysxo.com
Kelly’s Bake Shoppe is located on the western shores of Lake Ontario. This bakery, run by a mother-and-daughter team, makes all-vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free cupcakes (28 rotating flavors!), cookies, donuts, soft-serve, and a variety of other desserts. Teas and coffees are also served. The bakery uses organic and fair-trade ingredients when possible. Seating is limited, so it’s probably best to take your baked good to go. Catering and delivery options are also available; the bakery delivers all throughout the greater Toronto area from Grimsby to Ajax.
La Vellutata
172 5th Ave., Ste. 2
Brooklyn, NY 11217
www.lavellutatanyc.com
La Vellutata is located just a few blocks northwest of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. The restaurant’s original location opened twenty years ago in Venice, Italy. Its name, meaning “the velvety” in Italian, comes from its signature creamy vegan soups. This stateside outpost also serves vegan burgers, salads, pastries, and desserts for a quick bite on the go.
Mythology
1265 Queen West St.
Toronto, ON M6K 1L5 Canada
www.mythologydiner.com
Mythology serves brunch foods, traditional classics, and late-night snacks. Dishes include hearty vegan Benedicts, cinnamon bun pancakes, Reuben sandwiches, poutine, and even a Cobb salad that comes with a vegan hardboiled egg. Served alongside these diner staples are all types of cocktails, mocktails, local craft brews and wines, and classic root beer floats. Mythology is located in the Little Portugal neighborhood.
Nikki Green
320 East State St.
Ithaca, NY 13850
makenikkigreen.com
Nikki Green, located in the heart of downtown Ithaca, strives to make vegan dishes that can be enjoyed by both vegans and non-vegans alike. The restaurant’s name references the owner’s omnivore sister, Nikki, who taste-tested the plant-based dishes during their creation. Nikki Green’s menu offers savory veggie and sweet smoothie bowls as well as soups and desserts. Seasonal snacks and treats are also available in the display case.
The Vegan Nest
6 Waldo St.
Worcester, MA 01608
www.vegannest.com
Located just west of the DCU convention center and St. Vincent Hospital, The Vegan Nest serves all-vegan breakfast, brunch, and lunch options. The restaurant also serves a community dinner on Thursday nights with tapas-style items. Ingredients are seasonal and locally sourced when possible. Examples of dishes include the Caprese sandwich, made with cashew mozzarella, the tofu frittata, and the BBQ jackfruit grilled cheese. Gluten-free items are clearly marked on the menu. Various types of healthy beverages and smoothies are also offered. One beverage, the moCa herbal coffee, uses the nutritious maya nut in place of traditional coffee beans.
Venerable Bean Bakery
137 Pleasant St.
Morgantown, WV 26505
venerablebean.blogspot.com
Venerable Bean Bakery serves a rotating selection of all-vegan cakes, cookies, pastries, and café items like soups, salads, and sandwiches. The owner Aaron has been vegan for more than 20 years and has a passion for creating delicious vegan foods. The bakery even veganized the classic West Virginia snack, the pepperoni roll. All ingredients are clearly labeled, and gluten-free options are available. The bakery also holds ticketed four-course tasting events outside of their normal hours and takes special orders for cakes and other desserts. Venerable Bean Bakery is located inside of Mountain People’s Co-op in downtown Morgantown.
Viva Vegan
4601 West 12th St.
Little Rock, AR 72204
www.facebook.com/vivaveganfood
They serve up tacos, nachos, tamales, and ceviche out of their hot pink storefront, and every dish is vegan and gluten-free. The loaded nachos, topped with Korean BBQ plant protein and jackfruit carnitas, are a customer favorite. A rotating selection of desserts like carrot cake donuts, s’mores cookies, and cheezecakes are also available. Viva Vegan is located at the intersection of 12th and Adams St.
Wicked Willow
1137 Main St.
Stevens Point, WI 54481
www.wickedwillowllc.com
Wicked Willow serves vegan comfort food in a colorful midcentury-inspired space. Located in downtown Stevens Point, the restaurant serves up Midwestern classics like chili dogs, goulash, potato salad, and carrot cake. The restaurant strives to run sustainably: the menu is crafted using organic and local ingredients wherever possible, and the décor is sourced from secondhand shops.
Wildflower Vegan Co.
1501 East Altamonte Dr., Ste. 1053
Casselberry, FL 32730
wildflowerveganco.com
Located just off of Highway 17 by a small lake is Wildflower Vegan Co. Wildflower creates meals alongside the pop-up restaurant Burnamup Vegan Café. Soups and sandwiches, as well as breakfast bowls, tacos, and wraps are served for breakfast and lunch. Soul-food-inspired dishes like BBQ Shepherd’s Pie, chick’n and waffles, and a chili mac burrito can be found on the rotating dinner menu. Gluten- and soy-free options are made upon request.