Photo from Angelhearts Diner

By Chen Zeng

It can be difficult to be vegetarian/vegan as a college student. But no need to worry at Cornell University; there are a lot of vegetarian/vegan options available at dining halls and restaurants on campus. In this post, I have listed some off-campus vegetarian/vegan friendly dining options.

Moosewood

The Dewitt Building, 215 N Cayuga St., Ithaca, NY 14850

(607) 273-9610

Hours: 5PM – 9PM Wed – Sun

Moosewood is a restaurant located in downtown Ithaca. It is famous for publishing 13 vegetable-focused cookbooks. The restaurant specializes in vegetarian, vegan, and ethnic cuisine. Their menu changes once in a while and most vegetarian dishes can be made vegan upon request. The price here is on the expensive side. So for college students this might not be your everyday dining option but definitely check it out when you’re celebrating special occasions.

Collegetown Bagels

College Ave

(607) 273-0982

420 College Ave., Ithaca, NY 14850

Hours: 7AM – 9PM Sun-Thurs; 7AM – 10PM Fri & Sat

Delivery Hours: 8:30AM – 5PM Daily

State Street

City Centre Building

(607) 273-2848

301 East State St., Ithaca, NY 14850

Hours: 7:30AM – 4PM Daily

East Hill

(607) 273-1036

329 Pine Tree Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850

Hours: 6:30AM – 6PM Daily

Collegetown Bagels started in 1976 and they are ranked as “30 Best College Sandwich Shops in America.” They have 3 locations in Ithaca with 1 near campus and 2 off-campus. They are most famous for bagels and there are a variety of vegetarian and vegan spreads to choose from. They also have sandwiches and wraps made with vegan alternatives products like JUST eggs and Beyond Meat. Additionally, they serve pizza on bagels if you’d like something indulgent. If you prefer something light, check out their green and grain bowls.

Angelhearts Diner

(607) 319-4205

401 E. State St., Suite G2, Ithaca, NY 14850

Hours: 12PM-6PM Thu-Fri, 9AM-3PM Sat-Sun

Angelhearts Diner is a classic diner style restaurant and it is 100% vegan. They serve comfort food made from scratch. You’ll find all-day breakfast, burgers, sandwiches, fries, and dessert options on the menu. Some of the popular dishes are Philly cheeze steak, buffalo bites, and a beet burger. If you have a sweet tooth, check out their pancakes, donuts, and soft serve oat milk ice cream.

Greenstar Food Co-op

Cascadilla St.

(607) 273-9392

770 Cascadilla St., Ithaca, NY 14850

Hours: 8AM – 9 PM Daily

Collegetown

(607) 882-2667

307 College Ave., Ithaca, NY 14850

Hours: 8AM – 9PM Mon – Fri; 9AM – 9PM Sat & Sun

 DeWitt

(607) 273-8213

215 N Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 14850

Hours: 8AM – 9PM Mon – Fri; 9AM – 8PM Sat & Sun

 Greenstar Co-op is a natural grocery store that offers a lot of fresh made to-go foods. And there are a lot of choices for vegetarians and vegans. You can find salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, rice/noodle bowls, and sushi at all stores. At the Cascadilla St. store, you get customizable sandwiches, wraps, and noodle bowls. Definitely check it out when you’re shopping for your weekly grocery.

 Pokelava Hawaii Poke Bowl

(607)-339-0322

206B Dryden Rd., Ithaca, NY, 14850

Hours: 11AM – 9PM Sun – Thu; 11AM – 9:30PM Friday & Saturday

Pokelava offers a vegetarian tofu poke bowl option on the menu. But they are highly customizable. You can start by picking a base, whether it is rice bowl, burrito, salad or zucchini noodles. Then choose your protein, mix-ins, flavor, topping and crunch. Most of the items on the menu should be vegetarian-friendly but double check with the store if you’re on a vegan diet.

For information on other veg restaurants around the USA and Canada, see

https://www.vrg.org/restaurant/index.php

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