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):

Allegro Hearth Bakery, 2034 Murray Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15217

This plant-based bakery and sandwich shop offers items such as Apple Galette, Cinnamon Roll, Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake, Kamalta Olive Loaf, Seitan Melt Sandwich, Avocado Sandwich, and build your own salads.

Bliss, 567 Memorial Ave., Thunder Bay, ON P7B 3Z1 Canada

Bliss is a plant-based restaurant that makes both raw and cooked vegan foods. The soup du jour is made fresh daily. The menu includes several sandwiches and wraps such as the FLT made with carrot “facon,” an UnEgg sandwich made with smashed chickpeas, and the falafel wrap with Bliss falafel balls. Salads can be added with sandwiches and wraps or ordered separately. Pizzahs served on a cauliflower crust are also available The menu varies according to seasonal produce availability. Custom desserts such as birthday donuts and wedding cakes are also available to order.

Ital Vital Living, 2323 N. 24th St., Omaha, NE 68110

Enjoy vegan smoothie bowls and cold pressed juices.

Mama Hill, 295 Joline Ave. Long Branch, NJ 07740

Mama Hill is a grab-and-go deli that offers 100% vegan fare. Their store menu includes vegan beef empanadas and specials of the days such as fried fish made with eggplant and served with greens and mac and cheese. Grab-and-go items include chicken Caesar salad and Italian subs. Donuts and tarts are popular sweet options. Mama Hill also offers private chef work, luxury plant-based picnics, and event catering.

Stefano’s Sandwiches, 1214 Dundas St. W., Toronto, ON M6J 1X5 Canada

Stefano’s Sandwiches is a vegan takeaway specializing in plant-based sandwiches. All sandwiches are on the house-made ciabatta. Sandwiches include the all-day breakfast sandwich with pinto bean sausage, the fried chicken sandwich, and the meatball sub. Italian beverages are available including Italian sodas and wine. Stefano’s Sandwiches also has a vegetarian restaurant named Gia at the same location.

Vegan A.F. Foodtruck, 7951 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046

This bright pink food truck, generally found in Melrose or Hollywood, has an innovative approach to vegan street food. Constantly experimenting with something different to other LA vegan restaurants, they have developed a specialty in a new dish: fried crispy egg rolls stuffed with comfort food — options are always being added, but include an egg roll based on Philly Cheesesteaks, with vegan meet and cheese, and another based on pizzas, with veggies, vegan mozzarella, and marinara. They also offer flavor-filled fries, and, for dessert, a banana pudding.

Vegan Nova, 3255 Rosecrans Ave., Hawthorne, CA 90250

Thai Restaurant, featuring veggie meats and vegetable entrees such as Pho Noodle Soup, Beyond Larb Salad, Green Curry Fried Rice, Tempeh BBQ Ribs, Pineapple Curry, Spicy Jackfruit, and much more. Unique desserts and Thai iced tea or coffee are available as well.

Verve Pie, 313 Schneider Dr., Ste. #121, Cibolo, TX 78108

Located near to Crescent Bend Nature Park in Cibolo, in the North East of San Antonio Metropolitan Area, Verve Pie serves up an all-vegan menu of handcrafted pizza, ice cream and cocktails in sleek, modern décor.  Using many local providers, international chef Keith Cruzan combines traditional flavors and new takes to create a diverse and enticing menu. Pizzas use plant-based versions of mozzarella, ricotta, pepperoni and other meats. Ice creams include flavors ranging from old favorites like chocolate, through salted caramel pecan to lemon thyme. Cocktails include margaritas and the Scooby Snack, which features melon and banana liqueur, coconut rum, and vegan whipped cream, while a wide range of other alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are also available. 5% of proceeds go towards a local animal sanctuary.