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Vegan Restaurants Added to The Vegetarian Resource Group’s Guide to Veggie Restaurants in the USA and Canada

Posted on August 12, 2021 by The VRG Blog Editor
photo from Earthly Cafe

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):

Chihuahua Brothers, 863 North Howard St., Baltimore, MD 21201

Mexican vegan food truck that specializes in tasty, authentic Mexican street cuisine. They offer tacos and hot dogs (both a spicy Sonoran Dog and a ‘gringo’ or stadium style dog), as well as chips and beverages such as Jarritos. Their food comes with various sides and extras such as peppers and sauces that give it a rich and full combination of flavors. Can be found in the elegant, artsy Mount Vernon neighborhood, right opposite the UMMC Midtown Campus, or around the city, depending on the day – follow them on social media to see their schedule, or you can book them to travel to your event.

ConGreka, Ave. Main 3140 Santa Rosa, Bayamon, PR 00959

Enjoy pancakes, oatmeal and fruit, veggie burgers, tacos, and more.

Earthly Café, 746 Shore Rd., Somers Point, NJ 08244

The breakfast menu includes classics such as buttermilk pancakes and waffles with options to add on including chocolate chips, blueberries, or whipped topping. Favorites on the lunch menu include pulled barbeque jackfruit on a Pugliese roll and a sesame orange salad with tofu chicken. Acai bowls and smoothies are also available. Their menu changes every few months to accommodate what produce is in season and they strive to source local and organic produce when possible. A kid’s menu is also available.

Obon Shokudo, 720 SE Grand Ave., Portland, OR 97214

They serve a myriad of different classic Japanese favorites made vegan! You can find them at this street location or at the PSU Portland Farmer’s Market on Saturday. Try one of their many flavors of ‘onigiri’, a kind of Japanese rice ball. They even give free ‘dog sushi’ for customers with canine companions!

Plantology, 931 SW 2nd Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601

Enjoy burgers, chick’n sandwiches, mac bowls, and loaded fries.

Soda Club, 155 Ave. B, New York, NY 10009

Here you can select from more than 200 natural and organic wines curated from around the world, pairing them with fare from the “Snacks” menu, which features fresh vegan pasta, focaccia, and a date cake served with vanilla ice cream. Non-wine-drinkers need not go thirsty, as beer and chic sodas (such as the Blood & Roses, containing blood orange and rosemary) are also served. The swanky décor and the easily-shared plates of food seem well-suited for an after-work dinner with friends or a casual weekend date night.

The Littlest Bake Shop, 645 E. 59th St., Kansas City, MO 64110

Come taste their delicious housemade bakes like their Churro Cake, a decadent vanilla-cinnamon cake topped with vanilla frosting and a dusting of cinnamon sugar, or their array of baked goods that change every day of the week. For a special treat, come enjoy your weekends at their not-so-little brunch with your choice of The Texan (Jalapeno Cheeze Tofu Scramble with Herbed Potatoes), The Midwest (Biscuits and Mushroom gravy), or The New Yorker (Tofu Scramble with Herbed Potatoes)!

Vegan 15, 3003 English Creek Ave. #201, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 and 2001 Market St., Dujour Café, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Vegan 15 is an all-vegan restaurant founded on ideals of ethics, health, and the planet. At the restaurant you’ll find healthy, plant-based meals that are delicious and wholesome. They offer many options, inspired by various different cultures, so there’s something for everyone. Find Italian-inspired pasta dishes, American-style burgers, Thai rice bowls, and even Mediterranean falafel. Complete your meal with a dessert like their refreshing coconut sorbet!

Veg’d, 280 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Committed to serving delicious, sustainably-sourced meals, this café serves a wide selection of all-vegan foods including smoothies, burgers, sandwiches, and bowls that suit all different preferences and tastes. With a Michelin-star-rated head chef, and lots of positive reviews, everyone is sure to find something they enjoy. Try their Veg’d green Forest Smoothie for a quick breakfast. 50% of the profit will go towards one of three sustainability projects in Sumatra and Borneo!

Zest Plant-Based Kitchen, 439 E. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49686

This quaint Traverse City café is the perfect spot for a breakfast, lunch, or an on-the-go snack. Here you can find smoothies, acai bowls, salads, and bowls. Their goal is to serve up healthy and delicious plant-based food that anyone can enjoy. They also serve up a unique ‘Indian Dish of the Week’ that changes.

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