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Vegan Restaurants Added to The Vegetarian Resource Group’s Guide to Veggie Restaurants in the USA and Canada

Posted on July 17, 2020 by The VRG Blog Editor
Photo from The King’s Feet

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 (Note: Due to the coronavirus pandemic many are doing take-out and/or delivery now):

Café Organix, 420 E. Hospitality Ln., Ste. A10, San Bernardino, CA 92408

Aspiring to help evolve the expansion of veganism, Café Organix’s mission is to assist in ending food deserts in the Black and Brown communities. From breakfast sandwiches to burgers and tacos, Café Organix’s options will surely have your taste buds excited.

PB&J Bar, 554 Mill St., Danville, PA 17821

The PB&J Bar serves a variety of foods ranging from French toast and breakfast burritos to sandwiches and smoothies. Be sure to try their apple sweet potato pancakes for breakfast. These pancakes are topped with decadent sweetened apples. For lunch try the stuffed shells with mushroom, spinach, onion, and vegan cheese. To accompany your meal, try either the fresh pear citrus juice or tropical colada smoothie. The PB&J bar also serves many vegan treats like cupcakes and brownies. Be sure to ask about their weekly specials or check Facebook! Get ready for a delicious and satisfying vegan meal.

Plant Based Junkie, 1635½ E. 87th St., Chicago, IL 60617

Plant Based Junkie is perfect for anyone looking to indulge in tasty, meatless fast food. They offer a variety of vegan bar food options including nachos, burgers, brats, tacos, and fries- all made without any animals products! From vegan cheese to Impossible meat, Plant Based Junkie will be sure to satisfy your fast food cravings.

Rosita’s Yah, 203 Academy St., Jersey City, NJ 07306

Rosita’s Yah is a plant-based Smoothie & Juice Bar with a Latin influence inspired by the founder’s father’s bakery in Ecuador.  There is a variety of beverage options from an Iced Caramel Macchiato to Pitaya Smoothie to Carrot Juice.  In addition to serving fresh juices, smoothies, and coffee, Rosita’s Yah also serves up Latin cuisine.  Diners can choose from Soy Chorizo, Black Birth Seitan, or Soy Chicken to add to their burritos, tacos, and bowls.  Between the homemade Chia Seed Pudding and the BanaChoco Cupcake with Coffee Frosting, dessert should not be missed!

Shoals Sound & Service, 2614 Elm St. Dallas, TX 75226

Vegan Latin American street food paired with fresh crafted cocktails creates an excellent dining experience. From smoked jackfruit pineapple to mushroom picadillo to guava picadillo, their large selection of arepas and empanadas offers something for every palate. Don’t miss out on the cocktails, especially customer favorite Espresso Martini, vodka, kalhua, cold brew concentrate, and sea salt served up frothy. 

Taman, 1108 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10075

Nestled between East 77th and 78th street lies Taman, a restaurant that specializes in falafel. Taman features falafel, crispy eggplant (Sabich), and cauliflower shawarma. These can be served in a pita sandwich or platter. Another entrée option is a hummus bowl that is either served plain or with falafel, Sabich, or shawarma. This menu is simple, yet delicious and filled with mouthwatering spices. Be sure to order an extra side of falafel—trust me you will want one.

The King’s Feet, 1401 University Ave., Berkeley, CA 94702

Enjoy delicious vegan Italian dishes including many gluten-free options! To start, try the fried ravioli, a unique twist on pasta. The ravioli is stuffed with rosemary and cream cheese, then topped with marina sauce. Another fun appetizer is the calamari, consisting of mushrooms and banana blossoms in nori and shiitake seasoned panko. For your main dish, try the Cannolicchi Bolognese a vegan replacement to traditional Bolognese sauce. This pasta dish is made with beyond beef and features lots of vegetables and plant-based cheese. If pasta isn’t your favorite dish, try one of their delicious pizzas instead. The spicy sausage puttanesca pizza featuring olives, capers, red hot beyond sausage, and marina is highly recommended. The King’s Feet also features a build your own pizza option, allowing you to create the vegan pizza of your dreams! Be sure to save room for dessert. Order the tiramisu or New York cheesecake. Get ready for an Italian Vegan feast that will for sure be a treat!

Vegan Fresh, 24950 Redlands Blvd. K, Loma Linda, CA 92354

The Vegan Fresh is an entirely plant-based restaurant serving fresh and tasty food. A few favorite menu items include: the plantain platter and the sweet and sour tofu. The plantain plate features a delicious combination of fried plantains, black beans, rice, steamed kale, and fresh salsa. The sweet and sour tofu is a satisfying vegan take on the Chinese sweet and sour dish. Be sure to order a fresh juice or smoothie to go along with your meal. They also have an extensive catering menu that is perfect for any event. Get ready to eat delicious, healthy, and filling vegan food.

Vegan On The Go, 5552 NW 31st Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 and 1612 S. Cypress Rd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33060

Vegan On The Go offers delicious, hearty, and healthy options including nutrient packed smoothies, burgers, salads, and wraps. All of these meat-free items are perfect for a quick bite to eat and there are a variety of options to choose from, whether you are looking for a lighter snack or something with a few extra calories. Favorites include the Peaches & Cream smoothie and the Non Believer Burger, as well as the Impossible Tacos and the Vegan BLT. Check out this local vegan eatery that is sure to satisfy all of your taste buds!

0 to “Vegan Restaurants Added to The Vegetarian Resource Group’s Guide to Veggie Restaurants in the USA and Canada”

  1. Suzanne Shahan Aloisio says:

    Update: Rainbow Natural Foods in Decatur, GA has gone out of business. It was bought by the Atlanta Nuts & Berries who have recently opened another store in the Rainbow location.

  2. The VRG Blog Editor says:

    thanks!



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