The Vegetarian Resource Group maintains an online Guide to Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurants in the USA and Canada. Here are some recent vegan restaurant additions. The entire guide can be found here: http://www.vrg.org/restaurant/index.php

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Here are some new additions to VRG’s guide:

Che at S, T Eat & Stay

 302 Malcolm X Blvd., Brooklyn, NY 11233

Che at S, T Eat & Stay is an upscale plant-based eatery in the Bed-Stuy neighborhood of Brooklyn. Daytime offerings include avocado toast, yuca calcannon, and kitchari and okra. In the evening choices include shiso fig salad, oaxaca plantain canape, and huazontle croquette (with cashew-based mozzarella).

CC’s Icees Galore

1626 Main St., Alton, IL 62002

Sure, their 40+ flavors of Italian ice are vegan, but CC’s Icees Galore isn’t just a great place to stop by in the hot weather months. With hot food options like veggie burgers, hot dogs, nachos, and more, there are plenty of ways to sate your hunger at a reasonable price. Don’t forget the dessert menu, and keep an eye out for their specials too!

Fermenter

1414 SE Morrison St., Portland, OR 97214

Fermenter offers plant-based three course lunches and food to-go, along with homemade fermented beverages. Not only do they strive to keep waste low by adding a refundable deposit to all to-go containers, they also care more than your typical restaurant about inclusion and ethics. Fermenter also prides themselves on paying acceptable wages and being a tip-free restaurant. Stop by during lunch to try their three-course meal while supporting their mission.

Gangster Vegan Organics

Cross Street Market, 1065 South Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21230

Gangster Vegan Organics is a juice bar (and more!) located at stall 144 in the Cross Street Market in Baltimore’s Fed Hill neighborhood. GVO likes to keep it raw, so of course there’s juice blends, smoothies, and salads! But why stop there? Get the Dirty South BBQ bowl, with roasted beets and marinated mushrooms. Or maybe try the ODB burger or the Ante Up sandwich. If you have a nut allergy you may need to ask, but if you’re gluten or soy-free, just know that they are too!

Innate Foods

1944 Ivy Ave. E., St. Paul, MN 55119

Innate Foods is a vegan and gluten free bakery, so you know they’ve got something for everyone. Prices range widely, depending on whether you’re getting a solitary scone or a box of snickerdoodles. If you want something specific, be sure to order ahead earlier in the week.

KoPita

524 S. Gay St., Knoxville, TN 37902

KoPita is a charming, fresh, and authentic falafel bar. Opened by a husband and wife team with years of restaurant experience, Chef Paul Sellas serves up Israeli favorites with ingredients sourced directly from Israel. The simple, but flavor-packed menu features bowls and pitas stuffed with falafel, babaganoush, hummus, cauliflower, masabacha, and fresh vegetables. The convenient downtown location is close to theaters and shopping, and there is plenty of seating inside and on the patio. As a bonus, they offer free mint lemonade and are BYOB!

Nuno’s Tacos & Vegmex Grill

8024 Spring Valley Rd., Dallas, TX 75240

Nuno’s Tacos & Vegmex Grill is an all-vegan take on Mexican cuisine. They serve burritos, enchiladas, tacos, nachos, quesadillas, and flautas. For protein options, they keep it unique with jackfruit, cactus, and huitlacoche to offer gluten and soy-free options. For a satisfying comfort meal, try their BBQ wrap which includes smoked veggie protein, mac n cheese, cornbread, pickled habanero, onions, pickles, special sauce wrapped in a tortilla served with potato salad and beans.

Root Down Kitchen

215 NW Hill St., Bend, OR 97701

Root Down Kitchen has a small menu, but it is huge on flavor and creativity. Whether you go for the cauliflower and tempeh tacos drizzled with a tahini-based sauce, or the Bulgogi style tofu sandwich, you are guaranteed to be full and happy. Root Down Kitchen sources local, organic ingredients as much as possible and also use biodegradable packaging, so you can feel good about what you eat, even when ordering take out. Enjoy the hippie atmosphere and great food, and even stay to eat on their outdoor picnic table! They also offer a simplified tofu bowl for kids.

Umami Ramen

6660 Rue Clark, Montreal, QC H2S 3E7 Canada

At Umami Ramen you get ramen that’s fresh and custom made. This is not instant ramen from your college dorm, but fresh noodles and tofu that are made in house, and everything is 100% vegan! Aside from the various ramen, small plates include vegan gyoza, tempeh “tonkatsu,” fried lotus root, and more! There’s also house-made kombucha, and a variety of sake and beer available.

Veera Donuts

617 South Higgins #2, Missoula, MT 59801

Veera Donuts specializes in just that: donuts. Vegan donuts, specifically! Fancy vegan donuts with fancy names like the Purple Haze, the White Zombie, the Bruce Banner, and the Carmel Electra. They also have a breakfast sandwich made with Beyond Sausage. You can see pictures of all this and more on their Instagram @veeraplantbased!

Zwild Vegans

Penn Market, 380 West Market St., York, PA 17401

ZWild Vegans is located inside York’s Penn Market, hence the limited hours. But stop on by, they’re well worth the visit! Get a small or large to-go of Mac and Cheez, potato salad, or chickpea salad to take home, and a jackfruit tuno wrap and a smoothie for while you’re there. Follow them @zwildvegans on Instagram for mouth-watering pictures, and information about pop-up events.