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):

Animal Liberation Kitchen, 100 Broadview Ave., Toronto, ON Canada M4M 3H3

Animal Liberation Kitchen serves PB Choco banana croissant, croissant plain, shitake gyro, JustEgg patty, basil feta croissant sandwiches, and more.

Roots Vegan Kitchen, Delray Beach Market, 33 SE 3rd Ave., Delray Beach, FL 33483

For breakfast try their pancakes, overnight oats, coconut chia pudding, and glory morning muffin. For lunch and dinner enjoy roasted vegetable warm salad, buffalo cauliflower, hearts of palms tacos, veggie tamales, jackfruit reuben, and much more.

Stache West Hollywood, 8941 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069

Following its mission of being a hub for the queer community — an “all-inclusive social house for every form of self-expression” and “safe and fun place for all to continue to grow, connect and thrive” — this bar, nightclub, and restaurant has a packed schedule of events like drag brunch and drink-and-draw, in décor honoring the underground spaces of queer history — an industrial warehouse with historic lgbtq images and murals by local artists. The food is all vegan and includes a regular menu with burgers, wings, tacos, burritos etc. (don’t miss the banh mi fries!) and a special weekend brunch menu with pancakes, breakfast scramble etc.

Take-Two Café, 433 State St., Schenectady, NY 12305

Whether you need a cheerful start to your day or something hearty to fill your belly in the afternoon, Take-Two Café offers delicious, locally and ethically sourced meals and coffee in a relaxing environment. Favorites include the avo smash – avocado, pesto, feta, cucumbers, and walnuts on toasted bread – and the Buffalo crane wrap – loaded with buffalo seitan, buffalo ranch, lettuce, tomato, shredded carrots, and cheese sauce on a crunchy tostada and wrapped in a flour tortilla, all grilled to perfection with homemade salsa on the side. Not too hungry but desperate for an energy boost? Choose from an assortment of teas, coffees, lattes, and iced drinks of your liking. Take-Two encourages all people – whether vegan or not – to enjoy a taste of fresh, plant-based cuisine.

The Sweets Geek, 4050 Erie St., Willoughby, OH 44094

The Sweets Geek is a cake shop where you can indulge in a delectable dessert. Strawberry balsamic crispy cake, pumpkin rolls, buttercream and cookies, pastries, and other bites are on the menu.

Vegan Fried Chick’un, 2961 W. Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6K 2G9, Canada

Chick’un nuggets, hot crispy chick’un burger, yam fries, chick’un tenders, and more are available.

Vegan Pudding & Co., #101-422 Richards St., Vancouver, BC V6B 2Z4 Canada

Simple take-out window in downtown Vancouver specializing in all-vegan custard pudding — a smooth, creamy treat made from kabocha squash, coconut milk and maple syrup. All ingredients are organic and vegan, and free of white sugar nuts and soy. Flavors include vanilla and caramel, matcha green tea, chocolate, sesame etc. They also do a soy pudding and vegan crème brûlée, and offer a kit to make your own pudding at home, and their products can be found in numerous restaurants and grocery stores.

Wild Thing, 1477 NE Alberta St. #100, Portland, OR 97211

Wild Thing is a plant-based café serving vegetable bowls, smoothies, and natural wine. Everything is local, seasonal, and organic. The build-your-own-bowl menu offers a choice of a base (grains and greens), vegetable toppings, sauces, and crunchy toppings.  Vegan proteins can also be added to the salad. Signature bowls are also on the menu including the Wild One bowl with greens, lemony Brussels sprouts, green tahini miso and coconut garlic sauces, and Wild Spice. Smoothies are also available such as the maca mocha smoothie made with locally roasted coffee. Their menu also includes house-canned wines made from locally grown grapes.