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):

Ma-Kin Vegan Sushi & Izakaya, 30313 Canwood St., Unit 34-35, Agoura Hills, CA 91301

For those sushi-loving vegans who have been eager to add some more variety to the cucumber and avocado rolls, Ma-Kin Vegan Sushi has your solution. With a traditional bar area where you can watch the chefs prepare your food, Ma-Kin’s menu seems unrecognizable from that of a traditional sushi bar. The expected edamame and tempura appetizers and miso soup are offered, in addition to Japanese entrees such as orange chicken and shrimp and teriyaki. Using Vegan Zeastar (plant-based salmon) as well as plant-based shrimp, crab, and lobster, they are able to offer cut and hand rolls including spicy tuna, spicy crab, salmon avocado, and California—which you may choose to couple with a selection or two from their sake menu. 

Pauseitively Vegan, 1965 NE 2 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

This family-owned restaurant hopes to encourage kindness and compassion for all living things. Enjoy dishes including Caesar Salad, Hail Seitan Wingz, Crabless Cakes, Hearts of Palm Roll, Buffalo Wrap, Mac’n Cheese, along with a variety of organic teas and other creative adult beverages.

Plant Power Fast Food, 7090 W. Craig Rd., Ste. 120, Las Vegas, NV 89129

Plant Power Fast Food is a vegan fast food joint. Try out a classic burger or one of their signature burgers including The Holy Guacamole. Also enjoy Buffalo Wings, Kaleslaw, a ‘Chicken’ Wrap, and more. No matter your fast food craving, Plant Power Fast Food has a delicious veganized version of traditional fast food menu items.

PlantPub, 675 West Kendall St., Cambridge, MA 02142

Located in Kendall Square, PlantPub offers plant-based versions of classic American favorites such as loaded nachos, buffalo wings (made with cauliflower), and fried pickles. They also make delicious burgers that you can customize with fried mushrooms, kimchi aioli, and carrot slaw. Aside from burgers, they have a variety of tasty dishes such as ramen bowls and pizza. Pair any meal with their unique selection of beverages like craft beers, infused seltzers, and wines. If you are craving a yummy dessert, soft-serve ice cream hits the spot in vanilla, chocolate, and swirl flavors. PlantPub is your go-to pub where they are focused on making food that is good for you and for the planet!

Scoops Shop & Dessert Bar, 838 N State St., Chicago, IL 60610

Eating is a source of joy and pride in life and vegans require that delight as well. Scoops Shop & Dessert Bar is a woman owned business. This one-of-a-kind eatery is completely vegan and gluten-free. The bar also serves its own mix of coffee from a local roastery and will bet serving liquor. During the winter, they provide peppermint lattes and apple cinnamon doughnuts. The ambiance at Scoops Shop & Dessert Bar is light and airy, with soothing music playing in the background. The decor is a blend of pastel pink and white furnishings with an LED sign saying “There it is” centered on a greenery- covered wall where customers may take photographs to share on social media.

Succulent Vegan Tacos, Nashville’s Farmers Market, 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., Nashville, TN 37208

Succulent Vegan Tacos offers Mexican recipes and flavors you will love such as hearty tacos, tamales, esquites, enchiladas, and much more. While you are there, make sure to try the yummy conchas, vegan pan dulce (sweet bread), as well as a glass of refreshing fruit-infused water.

Superbloom, Mission Bay Beach Club, 22688 E. Mission Bay Dr., San Diego, CA 92109

What about coffee with a view? Superbloom at Mission Bay Beach Club is the ideal getaway with its waterfront scenery to the great track for bike rides and bay excursions, and a playground close by for the youngsters. They provide vegan coffee made locally, tea, smoothies, as well as a lunch menu that includes vegan scones, croissants, and ice cream sandwiches. The atmosphere is unrivaled with the outdoor patio and you can also take photos near the bay’s fire or the polka dot drip wall. There’s also a rental/retail shop and ice cream cart.

The Loopy Leaf, 700 Virginia St. E., Charleston, WV 25301

This female-owned restaurant serves burgers, tacos, ramen, and sandwiches. Specific dishes served include BBQ Salad, California Burger, Cheesesteak Hoagie, Avocado Tostada, and so much more. Patrons say the meal quantities are out of this world. It is well worth the money and a visit if you are coming from out of town. If you have any allergies to any of the dishes on the menu, feel free to inform the restaurant of your allergies, so they can work around it. You can also omit an ingredient for a substitute e.g., replace pickles with jalapenos.

Valkyrie Doughnuts, 12226 Corporate Blvd., Floor 1, University Commons, Orlando, FL 32817 and 2444 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33712

Enjoy a wide variety of handcrafted beautifully decorated vegan yeast-raised donuts, cronuts, and cinnamon rolls.