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 COVID-19 pandemic many are doing take-out and/or delivery now):
Broccoli Bar, 690 Fulton St., Brooklyn, NY 11217
The Broccoli Bar is a modern restaurant. They represent “Vegan Power!” with their broccoli-themed takeout menu and awesome looking food. Try out their rice dumplings, tempura stir-fry, BBQ pakora, and more!! The owners, from Vermont, made The Broccoli Bar to have street-food inspired offerings that come out to customers Uber fast, like nothing they have had before. Check this place out!!
Eden, 32860 Pacific Coast Hwy., Ste. 1, Dana Point, CA 92629
Eden offers many different Asian cuisines such as Chinese, Japanese, and Thai. Their menu is quite diverse. They have spring rolls, soups, sushi, cabbage salads, Pad Thai, Kung-Pao Vegan Chicken, Thai Style Vegan Beef, and so much more.
Jinglepear Deli, Leslieville, 245 Greenwood Ave., Toronto, ON M4L 2R4 Canada
Four different types of vegan muffins is only the beginning at Jinglepear Deli! Customers can also order breakfast items, sandwiches, and soups. Grocery items are also sold!
Plant Cakes, 410 South White St., Wake Forest, NC 27587
Your taste buds will never get bored at this place! There are so many different flavors and types of vegan baked goods, the opportunities are endless. You can get anything from cookies, donuts, cakes/cupcakes, cheesecakes, and pies. Some of their unique flavors consist of lemon blueberry cake, pumpkin cinnamon cakes along with a pumpkin patch cheesecake, mini carrot cupcakes, savory coconut “bacon” doughnuts, and festive churro doughnuts. This is only a small fraction of their diverse menu. Most of their concoctions are completely unique to their bakeshop, making it a very popular place to get vegan wedding cakes.
Supernova Vegan, 7909 SE 13th Ave., Portland, OR 97202
Supernova Vegan features delicious vegan food such as cheese-less mac-and-cheese burritos and sandwiches like The Hercules Bahn Mi with marinated tempeh and mint. Don’t forget about their plates such as the South Star that comes with a cheesy sauce over pasta with broccoli. Their restaurant also has a cute bakery, Ritual Sweetcraft, selling donuts, cupcakes, and coffee.
The Vegan Yacht, 2000 Southern Oaks Dr., Austin, TX 78745
Having the best vegan burrito and bowls as voted by the Austin Chronicle, The Vegan Yacht is the place to go for delicious, hearty, grilled vegan burritos and other Mexican foods. They transitioned from a trailer to a lively and colorful restaurant with indoor and patio seating, and with the option to order online for pickup. You can try the original Freeto Burrito which is filled with organic tempeh chili, avocado, and vegan cheese, or if you are in the mood for a bowl you can try the comida bowl which is made of Mexican soy curls, organic basmati rice, and lots of organic vegetables.
The Wayside Café & Deli, 500 Capitol Way S., Olympia, WA 98501
This restaurant offers a warm and cozy atmosphere, as well as a diverse menu including healthy food, junk food, comfort food, desserts, and a rotating draft selection, all at affordable prices. All sauces, “meats”, and desserts are produced from scratch using quality ingredients. You might want to try their Cauliflower Wings, Cajun Chikn Sandwich, BBQ Bowl, or Mac & Cheez. Every single item on the menu has rave reviews, so make sure to drop by if you’re ever in Olympia!
Vegan Ahava, 400 College St., New Haven, CT 06511
A life-long vegan, Poreyah Benton is the owner of Vegan Ahava food truck and strives to give a wide variety of locally sourced vegan options that fits every palette. She was born and raised in Israel, and offers dishes such as falafel and Tabbouleh. However, her truck also serves everything from vegan po’ boys to vegan Philly cheesesteaks. Other entrees include their signature lasagna, macaroni and cheese, and vegetable quiche – Vegan Ahava turns America’s favorite dishes into a healthier, vegan alternative. Not only are there numerous lunch and dinner options, but Vegan Ahava also offers an all-day breakfast consisting of waffles, biscuits, scrambled tofu, and more. Don’t forget to try their famous fresh-pressed lemonade while you’re there! The menu of Vegan Ahava is constantly changing, allowing regular visitors to constantly gain new experiences.
Word of Mouth Food Truck, Los Angeles, CA 91605
Word of Mouth Food Truck is a vegan’s dream! They offer Burgers, fries, mac and cheese, chicken sandwiches, grilled cheese, and the list goes on. If you’re looking to try vegan options outside of the Impossible burger or Gardein chicken patty, Word of Mouth offers their own from-scratch products such as seitan, cheese and veggie patties. If you’re looking for Instagram worthy, comfort food that also vegan and tastes great be sure to check them out!