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):
Aunts Et Uncles, 1407 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11226
This women-led, black-owned chic café dishes up artistic, beautiful dishes, many using vegan products such as Beyond Meat and Just Egg, and then paired with homemade touches, like their pesto sauce or daily soups. They also offer a variety of drinks, including kombucha, cappuccino, hot chocolate, liquor, wine, and even striking cocktails, such as their Boylan Shirley Temple or Plantation Pineapple. Of their dozens of positive reviews, noteworthy are the comments raving about their vegan lobster roll. It’s seemingly magical taste is based in hearts of palm. Just a block and a half from the Church Avenue subway stock, a 5 minute walk to the Flatbush Public Library branch, and 10 minutes from Prospect Park, Aunts Et Uncles makes a great stop for a small vegan bite any day you’re in the neighborhood.
Cadence, 122 E. 7th St., New York, NY 10009
Cadence is under the umbrella of the Overthrow Hospitality group, whose mission includes a commitment to charity, community, inclusivity, and sustainability. Its menu offers a 100% plant-based spin on Southern and Soul food. Options range from lighter fare, such as the arugula salad with a champagne Dijon dressing, to the more decadent, including the Jerk Mac + Cheese or the Cadence cobbler, made with dairy-free ice cream. And no Southern menu would be complete without cornbread, which is served with bee-free honey butter and jams. The wine offerings are selected from black-owned wineries in South Africa and California.
Flora Plant Based Cuisine, 676 Cherry St., Winter Park, FL 32789
Flora Plant Based Cuisine offers “Ecuadorian – Tropical Cuisine, with organic, non gmo, local non-processed ingredients” in dishes like ceviche, burritos, and lasagna. Their sale revenue also funds an eco-village project in Ecuador!
Hella Nuts, 3645 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Oakland, CA 94609
Hella Nuts is a plant-based eatery offering cuisine made from nuts and is 100% soy free. Their menu changes frequently depending on what’s in season. Some days they serve Hella Loaded Burritos and Deep East Nacho Fries and other days they offer Shepard’s pie, a Fun Fried Phish Sandwich made with fried banana blossoms, and the Wild & Free Mushroom Flatbread drizzled with truffle oil. Several “sweetz” are available such as banana splits, raw butter joy, and mylkshakes.
Plantita Vegan Bakery, 1314 Rufina Cir., Ste. A3, Santa Fe, NM 87507
Plantita Vegan Bakery offers an array of freshly baked bagels and other vegan bakes that can be ordered by the dozen. Indulge in classics that are elevated to new levels such as their Cinnamon Raisin bagels flavored with Vietnamese cinnamon or the smokey, savory, and surprisingly spicy Green Chile bagel. If you are craving something a little different, look no further than the wide variety of empanadas, breads, and sweets this vegan bakery offers.
PLNT Burger, Whole Foods Market, 1575 The Fairway, Jenkintown, PA 19046
PLNT Burger is a straight-forward vegan burger shop. The patties are Beyond Meat, the “cheeses” are vegan, and the fries are herb seasoned. Pair it with an oat milk based soft-serve or a sweet tea, and you’ve got a nostalgic masterpiece of a meal.
Take Two Café, 443 State St., Schenectady, NY 12305
Take Two Café offers a great variety of dishes including breakfast burritos, coffees, ice drinks, wraps, and more! They are striving to make plant based food enjoyable because they care about having happier animals and a healthier planet. They are located in Schenectady NY near Union College and close to the Mohawk River.
The Beehive Café, 99 N. Washington St., Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
Whether you’re from the area or just passing through, stop by The Beehive Café for some fresh and healthy eats. This welcoming café offers classic American breakfast and lunch made plant-based— including smoothies, soups, and sandwiches. They source ingredients like microgreens and maple syrup from local producers, and their smoothies are made with organic fruit. Be sure to try their creamy “Mac ‘N Cheeze” if you’re looking for some delicious comfort food without the dairy.
The Krazy Vegan, 645 W Hallandale Beach Blvd. #111, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
Located in the 7th Avenue Village shopping center, The Krazy Vegan offers plant-based comfort food like burgers, tacos, chkn sandwiches, and nuggets. All mains are served with fries, and diners can add vegan bacon to any order. Drinks include flavored lemonades and smoothies. Occasionally, special items like cheesesteak sandwiches, wangs, egg rolls, and mac ‘n’ cheese bowls or bites are available.