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):

Dodah’s Kitchen, 3801 34th St., Mount Rainier, MD 20712

‘Dodah,’ meaning ‘aunt’ in Hebrew, specializes in soul food. Some favorite menu items are the mac n’ cheese (made with handmade soy cheese), “crab” cakes, and collard greens. Dodah’s Kitchen is also known for its desserts, such as decadent chocolate cake and mouthwatering blueberry cheesecake, as well as waffles and pancakes.

Donut Run, 6904 4th St. NW, Washington, DC 20012

Twelve donut flavors – both yeast and cake – offered daily along with Brewing Good Coffee Company coffee. Note that they sometimes sell out early!

Kate’s Ice Cream, 2636 NE Sandy Blvd., Ste. F, Portland, OR 97232

Kate’s Ice Cream is a plant-based ice cream pop-up shop located in Portland. Take home a pint of ice cream year-round or a waffle cone scoop during the summer months! Flavors include Maple Masala Chai, Salted Peanut Butter Brittle, and their signature Marionberry Cobbler.

NW Raw, 370 E. Main St., Ashland, OR 97520

NW Raw calls itself “an indoor restaurant to inspire an outdoor lifestyle.” While nominally an organic juice bar, the offerings at this bright, airy main-street Ashland establishment include several hearty dishes as well as all-day breakfast. Standout items are the various toasts, the smoothie bowls, salads, savory bowls, and crispy fresh waffles. In addition to a variety of fresh-pressed juices, nut mylks, and smoothies, a full coffee bar is available. A cozy fireplace warms up the friendly space that opens onto sidewalk dining, and children can order from their own menu. The full menu is gluten-free.

Plant City X, 619 West Main Rd., Middletown, RI 02842

Plant City X is a plant-based drive-through. Inside offers an aesthetically pleasing dining experience, with all-white décor and plant accents. Breakfast options include a variety of parfaits, sandwiches and wraps, and avocado toast. Lunch and dinner options include Sweet Chili Cheese Fries, Kale Caesar Salad, “Chik” Nuggets, Truffle Mac & Cheese, and a variety of burgers and sandwiches. Don’t forget to try a shake on the way out!

Safframen, 5240 NE 42nd Ave., Portland, OR 97218

Located in Portland’s Shady Pines Food Court, Safframen offers vegan Japanese lunch and dinner. Dishes include bowls – such as the KonKotsu (corn) Ramen and the KonKotsu Rice – as well as Onigiri (rice balls), such as Jalapeno Onigiri and Scallion Onigiri. Special seasonal dishes are also available.

The Veggie Table, Baltimore, MD 21223

Located in Baltimore near Hollins Market. They have a diverse menu including breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as catering and basic meal prep. Breakfast items include oatmeal, pancakes, avocado toast, smoothie bowl, and more. For lunch, try buffalo bites with a choice of sauces, a mushroom sub, bean burrito, chick’n sub, and more. For dinner, you can order Cajun red beans and rice, “cheese” steak sub, your choice veggie Alfredo, and more. You must order online and pick-up items.

Willow, 199 8th Ave., New York, NY 10011

Willow is an all plant-based bistro serving everything from “cobb” salads, to “steak” fries, to a hickory-smoked burger. Don’t worry, they have a great dessert menu too! Enjoy vanilla bean cheesecake, banana foster cake, and chocolate chip cookie skillet.