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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:

Blondie’s Vegan Bakery and Café
870 N. Congress Ave., Ste. #110
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
Blondie’s Vegan Bakery & Cafe serves up homemade, vegan, and gluten-free treats and cafe fare! They are an allergen friendly bakery eliminating wheat, dairy, eggs, and tree-nuts from all their products! If you aren’t feeling something sweet, they have appetizers (loaded quesadilla anyone?), burgers, and sandwiches. A cruelty free kitchen, their namesake comes from their famous blondie brownie. In addition to the delicious desserts and comfort food, they also offer workshops such as cookie decorating, catering for your next event, and wedding cakes!

Chickpea
4298 Main St.
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P9 Canada
Chickpea is another restaurant that doesn’t try to confuse you with its name. If you like garbanzos, but can’t quite decide on how you’d like them, this may be the place for you. Options range from pitas to platters, and they’re open late!

Della Bowls
1050 NW 14th St.
Miami, FL 33136
And
56 NW 29th St
Miami, FL 33127
Della Bowls is a fast-casual restaurant featuring plant-based bowls. You can pick from the menu, or build your own. Grains include quinoa and brown rice, and add-ons include chickpeas, sweet potatoes, avocado, kale, pepitas, and more!

Donna Jean
2949 Fifth Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
Donna Jean is a restaurant concept created to show patrons how creative and delicious plant based cuisine can be. Their iron skillet mac n’ cheese has been named one of the best vegan macs around. They have handcrafted pizzas, decadent pastas, and plenty of gluten free options. Donna Jean does brunch the right way with pumpkin chai pancakes, biscuits and gravy, and espresso French toast. Reservations are not required, but recommended for this popular vegan spot!

Hang Space
8002 Buford Ct.
Richmond, VA 23235
Hang Space is an artsy, cozy restaurant. Born from a collaboration effort between Go Go Vegan Go and Yummvees Catering, Hang Space offers café classics, like cinnamon buns and pastries, and comfort food staples (mashed potato bowls!), as well as a grab-and-go case with options like prepared sandwiches and salads. The restaurant has an eclectic vibe, with repurposed furniture and local art. Hang Space also plans to hold local community events, art shows, and vegan vendor popups.

Koshary By Misteka
12250 Clarksville Pike
Clarksville, MD 21029
Traditional Egyptian food at this all vegan, gluten-free hidden gem. Offerings include “Koshary”, the national dish of Egypt, a bowl consisting of rice (or quinoa), pasta, chick peas, lentils, dukka (a mixture of herbs, nuts, and spices), a signature sauce, and crispy fried onions. Falafel salad with a choice of homemade dressings is on the menu, along with a combo dish of half Koshary and half falafel salad. Owned and run by Egyptian natives, they are friendly and eager to please. This café is a must try!

Morning Glory Organic Coffee
2895 McFarlane Rd.
Miami, FL 33133
At Morning Glory all the milks are plant-based, and all the coffees and teas are organic. We also hear that they carry a variety of pastries, as well as some breakfast options. Check them out!

The Far West Lounge
470 S. Hwy. 101
Encinitas, CA 92024
The Far West Lounge is an all-vegan beer pub. Beyond beer, they also serve a variety of foods, such as vegan brats, burgers, and sausages, as well as simpler all-vegan bar snacks. You can even take home beer in a growler if you want!

Vegan Donut & Gelato
16618 Clay Road, Ste. 125
Houston, TX 77084
In addition to donuts and gelato, Vegan Donut & Gelato also sells coffee, tea, and a few other small pastries.

Vegan International Co. Kitchen & Market
13751 N. Nebraska Ave.
Tampa, FL 33613
On the market side, they sell a variety of vegan grocery staples including sodas, sauces, seasonings, and so on, from frozen to shelf stable. On the restaurant side, options include plate specials and hot sandwiches, smoothies, and soups of the day. Main dishes include comfort foods like vegan meatballs and drumsticks, while sides include collards, yams, plantains, and so on.

Veggie Express
8200 Stonebrook Pkwy., Ste. 110
Frisco, TX 75034
Veggie Express is a Chinese-American vegan restaurant, with an all-vegan buffet! You can order from the menu as well. Options include veganized versions of traditional fare like Kung Pao Beef, Orange Chicken, and Sweet and Sour Shrimp!

Veggy Street
5135 S. Fort Apache Rd. #110
Las Vegas, NV 89148
With a constant goal of causing the least environmental impact to the planet, this eatery should not just stay in Vegas. Easy to find in Apache Plaza and noted to have divine quality and super delicious food.
From burgers, wraps, dogs, sandwiches, tacos, and tamales, the menu does not disappoint. Additional offerings include soup of the season, gluten-free options, falafel bites, yucca fries, and drumsticks. Top it off with a creative smoothie that is sure to please.

Water & Wheat Café
6218 M-63 N.
Coloma, MI 49038
Open on weekends, the café offers a rotating menu with options such as salads and hot sandwiches, and comforting plate entrées like tofu rice bowls, spaghetti, and jackfruit sea cakes.