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):

Georgetown Liquor Company, 5501 Airport West S., Ste. B, Seattle, WA 98108

Enjoy vegan pub grub and booze to-go. Their menu includes sandwiches, salads, a large selection of beer and a HUGE selection of cocktails.

Le Mariachi, 26 Rue Bélanger, Montreal, QC H2S 1C8 Canada

Inspired by Mexican street food in California, Le Mariachi offers delicious vegan Mexican food ranging from tacos, to chilaquiles to churros.

Pho Vegan Asian Cuisine, 329 E. Bidwell St., Folsom CA 95630

Huge menu of 100% vegan interpretations of classic Asian dishes including appetizers, soups, noodles, rice plates, desserts, and drinks. Gluten-free and Oil free menu items are also available.  

Phyto’s Vegan Eats, 1025 South 1st St., Las Vegas, NV 89101

100% Vegan Hot Dog Cart. No permanent location yet, but they do pop-up events at various locations through the Las Vegas area. The menu consists of four signature Hot Dogs (Crispy Cowboy, El Guey, Kimchi Kool, and Chili Cheese) and a large variety of “build your own” options. The build your own options vary for each pop-up; check Instagram for updates. Everything sounds unique and delicious.

Plant Based Papi, 1412 SE Morrison St., Portland, OR 97214

The menu changes daily, but the core comfort food offerings include truffle mac and cheese tacos, crispy buffalo “chicken” quesadillas, and roasted jackfruit chili cheese fries. The chef does not use faux meats, rather Jackfruit, chanterelle mushrooms, and banana blossoms are used instead.

PLANTA Cocina, 10 Temperance St., Toronto, ON M5H 1Y4 Canada

PLANTA Cocina is a plant-based restaurant in Toronto’s Financial District that offers Mexican-inspired cuisine, including loaded nachos, five types of vegan tacos, tamales, and salads! Reviewers especially enjoyed their vegan chorizo, empanada, and tres leches cake.

Simple Bliss Vegan Café, 2540 Lake Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

Simple Bliss, makes a delicious and nutritious stop for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a snack. Breakfast bowls – made of either rice, muesli, or fruit – are served all day long. Pastries, such as bonbons or donuts, are gluten-free, soy-free, and made in-house. Lunch and dinner include tacos, nachos, soups, and salads. Or, in the mood for something lighter? Try a house-made drink, such as the popular Maca Latte or the Banana Cream Pie Smoothie!

V’s Diner, 5601 Edgewater Dr., Orlando, FL 32810

V’s Diner serves classic American comfort foods out of a food truck at A Sound Garden. Dishes such as seitan hamburgers and fake “animal” French fries give vegetarians access to wallet-friendly American dishes. They also constantly update their menu, adding dishes like vegan popcorn chicken to constantly keep the food they serve fresh and exciting.

Veggz Café, 32 W. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek, MI 49017

Small counter service eatery offering curbside pickup and carry-out. The Café has no kitchen, so food is prepared at a commissary kitchen and brought to the counter for sale. Menus change daily. A favorite menu item is the vegan macaroni and cheese but the eatery also offers house-made soups, paninis, quiche, and patty melts made with Beyond Burger meat substitute.