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

Posted on October 28, 2021 by The VRG Blog Editor
Photo from Sea Salt and Cinnamon

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):

Blondie’s Food Truck, 411 Pacific St., Honolulu, HI 96817

Situated in a Lowe’s parking lot, this food truck offers dishes such as a breakfast sandwich, veggie burgers, BBQ chik’n bowl, tacos, and more.

Freakin’ Vegan, 321 N. 8th St., Prospect Park, NJ 07508

Enjoy a wide variety of empanadas, mac n cheese dishes, subs/sliders, pizza, and desserts.

GreenPot, 86 Greenpoint Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11222

Owned by two sisters, GreenPot serves up a variety of coffee, pastries, vegan egg salad, sandwiches, and more.

Next Stop Vegan, 1818 Archer St., Bronx, NY 10460 and 1636 St. Nicholas Ave., New York, NY 10040

Enjoy sandwiches, wraps and bowls, and tostones with many veggie “meat” items at this Latina establishment. Some items are served in a fried plantain bowl!

Pure Vegan Café, 716 Slash Pine Dr., Cary, NC 27519 and 8369 Creedmoor Rd., Raleigh, NC 27613

Inspired by both a loved one’s illness and Ayurvedic principles, the café’s founder aims to bring healthy (and tasty) options to her community. Although probably best known for its fresh juices and acai bowls, Pure Vegan Café offers something for everyone. Both locations offer the extensive menu, complete with breakfast items such as gluten-free waffles and avocado toast; burgers and fries; chick’n sandwiches; and, of course, juices, shots & elixirs, smoothies, and acai bowls. There is even a kids’ menu. Whether you keep coming back for your favorite item or you want to sample all the offerings over time, Pure Vegan Café will likely become a regular stop on your restaurant rotation.

Sea Salt and Cinnamon, 100 S. Walnut St., Muncie, IN 47305

This vegan bakery offers both sweet and savory items. A variety of sweet items are available including macarons, cinnamon rolls, cupcakes, and pies. Classic flavors are available such as mint chocolate chip brownies and pumpkin pie, but the restaurant creates special dishes for any event. Custom cakes can also be designed for weddings, birthdays, and other events. In addition to their storefront, the restaurant sells items at farmer’s markets and partner locations.

Sharks Cove, 3612 SE 82nd Ave., Portland, OR 97266

Bringing tropical vibes from Hawaii, Sharks Cove food truck serves up education about shark conservation (especially on their Instagram @sharkscove_pdx) alongside a rich array of flavors. Options in their regular menu —all served with vibrantly colored flowers, mini-umbrellas etc. — include jackfruit nachos with tropical fruits and veggies; vegan coconut shrimp; beer battered fishless sandwiches; and, for dessert, island raspberry cheesecake made by local favorites Muse. They also have sample platters available and special weekend brunch menus. Many clearly marked gluten free options.

The Hardcore Hippie, Wilmington, NC (location varies)

Often found at local breweries and festivals, The Hardcore Hippie takes over the non-vegan NachoFalt’s truck once a week (carefully cleaning and using separate knives etc. to avoid cross-contamination), to serve up, healthy food at affordable prices. Constantly experimenting with their menu, check social media to see their latest creations. Options on a given day might include the likes of hummus and chickpea shawarma wraps; curries; Quinoa salad; or sandwiches with coconut bacon, arugula, tomato and garlic cashew cream.

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