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):

Bam’s Vegan, 2301 N. O’Connor Rd., Irving, TX 75062

At O’Connor Plaza in Irving, Texas you can find Bam’s Vegan, a restaurant with delicious vegan options that form a rotating menu. Recipes for Bam Vegan’s chipotle sage nachos, jackfruit ropa vieja, chick N’ waffles, and more can be found on their website. Updated business hours and information can be found on their social media pages.

Chikyu Vegan Sushi Bar & Izakaya, 1740 E. Serene Ave., Ste. 130, Las Vegas, NV 89123

Chikyu Vegan Sushi Bar & Izakaya restaurant is a spin on a classic sushi bar. The chef only uses vegetables, fruits, and flowers to compose each dish. However, the chef still uses Japanese techniques and cooking methods. The menu offers various items from miso soup, gyoza, and vegetable tempura, to lesser-known dishes such as Nasu Agebitashi (eggplant with sweet soy) and Nimono (lotus root). This restaurant is also known for different types of sushi made with plant-based ingredients.

Conscious Plates, 332 E. 51^st, Chicago, IL 60609

Conscious Plates near Grand Boulevard, Chicago specializes in vegan alkaline healthy food, meaning Soy-Free, Wheat-Free and Starch-Free and made with natural ingredients with an alkaline PH Level.” Dishes range from vegan chickpea egg sandwiches to chili cheese fries to a waffle supreme! All ingredients can be found on their website, where one can also order from.

Jacked Up Vegan, 5601 Edgewater Dr., Orlando, FL 32018

In an unmistakable green food truck, Jacked Up Vegan is serving up “good food, not fast food,” as all dishes are made from scratch. If you are ever craving tacos, burgers, nachos or more, this place has you covered. Don’t miss trying the signature Jacked Up BBQ Jackfruit Taco flavored with guava barbeque sauce, cilantro garlic crema, and French fried onion. Another favorite is the Tostone Burger, which is an impossible burger with an avalanche of toppings between two crispy plantains. This food truck is the perfect place to enjoy an indulgent and flavorful meal.

Leguminati, 2401 Curry Ford Rd., Orlando, FL 32806

Enjoy items such as the Crunch Mac, which consists of seasoned vegan beef crumbles, mac & cheeze, tostada, vegan sour cream, diced tomato, lettuce, and a flour tortilla, or the Sloppy Crunch consisting of vegan beef crumbles, slo sauce, queso, tostada, rice paper bacun, fried onion, diced hot peppers, and a flour tortilla.

Liberation Donuts, 2054 W. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 60612

All of their donuts are 100% vegan and delicious! Try out the Flapjack (Cake Donut, Maple Syrup Glaze, Spiced Chocolate Crumb), Firestorm (Chocolate Donut, Chocolate Glaze, Cinnamon Chili Powder), or even the Balaclava (Cake Donut, Tahini Glaze, Pumpkin Seed Baklava)! These are all winners. Plus, half of the proceeds from their classic lemon poppy seed donut go to various animal rights/rescue or humanitarian organizations. What could be better than this?

Plant Joy, 1801 North Graham St., Ste. 101, Charlotte, NC 28206

Plant Joy is a colorfully designed stall located at Camp North End, which is an old industrial space that houses restaurants, shops, and more. The menu is inspired by the Mediterranean Diet. So, the food is delicious, fresh, and healthy, with vegetables at the forefront. Some menu items include the Falafel Tower (plated nacho-style), Socca and Salad, which is like a crepe made from chickpeas, and Nice Caesar topped with a shiitake kebab. All of the food is sourced sustainably and plated beautifully.

The BeetBox, Stillwater, 421 N. Main St., OK 74074

This vegan food truck that focuses on serving Midwestern comfort food was started by two college students. You can order customized “chickenless sandwiches,” coconut shrimp tacos, loaded fries, mini vegan cakes made from scratch, loaded fries, and more! Their Instagram also highlights updates and sale information!