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):

Bad Apple Vegan Restaurant and Bar, 2481 E. Hastings St., Vancouver, BC V5K 1Y8 Canada

They provide gluten-free options and Daily Specials. Appetizers include corn dogs, nachos and they’re known for their cauliflower wings with a myriad of flavors and dips to choose from. For entrees, choose from hot dogs, burgers, salads, and sandwiches like the clever Fig Easy featuring roasted cashew breaded seitan with fig and apple jam. You might spice up your day with their house-made Bad Apple hot sauce. To tempt your sweet tooth, there’s a chocolate brownie with ice cream, chocolate sauce and cocoa. Their weekend brunch menu includes burritos and waffles, Mimosas and a few other cocktails. Many dishes showcase tofu, mushrooms and vegan cheeses, accompanied by intriguing sounding ingredients like jalapeno mango slaw and pickled onions with red wine jam. The atmosphere is described as laid back, often lively. Depending on the day, there may be Trivia or Pop Punk Bingo with music and prizes.

Cham Cham, 605 W. 5th Ave., Vancouver, BC V6J 1N5 Canada

Offers caramelized chick’n wings w/sticky rice, Hanoi crispy rolls with vermicelli noodles, vegetable pho noodle soup, pomelo salad, fresh rolls, and more.

Dead Beet Eats, 312 Armour Rd., North Kansas City, MO 64116

For all our vegan junkies out there, Dead Beet Eats is the perfect stop for you! Looking for a hearty and wholesome dinner? Try their special Philly Cheese Burger or “Freak on a Leash” hot dog. For fries lovers, check out the “Freaky Fries” – made with vegan nacho cheese, spicy chipotle corn, crushed tacos, creamy garlic sauce, chives, and tortilla strips. And for those a little more adventurous with a sweet tooth, indulge in their “Compost Cookies”, packed with everything from chocolate and marshmallows to potato chips and pretzels. No matter who you are, Dead Beets had something for everyone! Gluten-free options are available.

Dough House Vegan Donuts, 601 W. State St., Ste. 3, Black Mountain, NC 28711

Serving sweet new vegan treats, the owners of The Trashy Vegan Food Truck in West Asheville have opened The Dough House offering chocolate, strawberry and glazed donuts plus a daily special. Coffee and lattes are also available.

Pizzeria Du, 536 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON M5V 2B5 Canada

Pizzeria Du serves BBQ Jackfruit, Canadian deluxe, margherita, and meatball sub pizzas. Also offers groceries such as flour, almond parmesan, yeast, pizza kits, and more.

SCEN, NoMad, 1165 Broadway, New York, NY 10001

The name SCEN means “stage” in Swedish and is pronounced “Zen.” The name embodies the fusion of Scandinavian functionality with an ancient Japanese philosophy of conservation and sustainability. Max, the founder, sees Scen as “…a theater for the balance between humans and nature.” Flavored by a union of science and technology, heart and art, the Scen team includes nutritionists to create dishes that are nutrient dense, sweetened only with dates, gluten-free and healthy for people and our planet. Scen partners with local farmers and strives to be a certified zero-waste restaurant. Build your own savory bowl choosing from a rainbow of sauces such as Cashew Kimchi, Beetroot Hummus and more. Add texture with sumac or Pecan Dukkha. True to New York City spirit, they offer bagels too. Squash Bagels tempt the palate with Macadamia Ricotta, as do Cream Cheese bagels with Carrot Lox. If you prefer your veggies in a colorful edible tableau, consider Instagram worthy vegan sushi rolls. After enjoying a healthy meal, maybe seal the deal with a sweet bowl like chia cacao and more, customizing layers of seasonal fruits and nuts, cacao nibs and other enticing possibilities.

The Social Gardener Café, Riverdale Hub, 1326 Gerrard St. E., Toronto, ON M4L 1Z1 Canada

Housed in the Riverdale Hub, a community center in the east end of Toronto, which also has event spaces, an art gallery, an artisan market, and an all-vegan, locally-sourced pantry with staple items, house made ferments etc.  Some ingredients for the pantry and café are grown on the Riverdale Hub roof and others are as local and organic as possible. Come to the café for baked goods with tea, coffee or smoothies (with different plant-based milk options), or for more substantial food—ranging from STUSH Jamaican Patties with a choice of fillings, to a full Maple Tahini Harvest Bowl. Gluten friendly, nut friendly and soy friendly options are clearly marked and all proceeds go to social initiatives.  The café also has a free seed library to encourage planting your own vegetables, flowers and herbs, and the space can be rented for after-hours film screenings, art classes etc.