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Here’s a sampling of vegan diners throughout the USA.

Fern’s Diner & Drinkery, 4645 Fountain Ave., Cascade, CO 80809; www.fernsdiner.com

Located at the scenic base of Pikes Peak Highway and next to the Pike National Forest. An evolving menu with a full bar and selection of can beers. Starters such a Poutine, Beyond burgers, fried artichoke Sammy, and desserts such a golden milk apple cookie, as well as other pastries. Breakfast items are served all day! Dog friendly area with an outdoor garden.

Freya’s Diner, 2462 Central Ave., Saint Petersburg, FL 33712; https://www.freyasdiner.com/

Freya’s Diner offers cuisine that focuses on locally grown produce. The menu changes regularly depending on what is in season. Menu items include diner classics such as burgers and sandwiches but with a unique twist. In addition to a classic vegan burger, the diner also offers a mushroom burger with caramelized onions. Bowls and salads include a curry crispy chickpea bowl and a Caesar salad with shaved vegan parmesan. Sides and snacks include fries with fancy sauces, kombucha onion rings, and fried grits + green tomatoes. Brunch is available on Saturday and Sunday and includes a smoked gouda grit bowl with fried oyster mushrooms and a frittata with vegetables and cheeze.

Ro’s Diner, 197 Meserole St., Brooklyn, NY 11206; https://www.rosdiner.com/

Enjoy a vegan twist on an all American idea. The diner serves an impressive variety of foods from breakfast items, salads, burgers, sandwiches, to desserts, and more.

Sealevel City Vegan Diner, 1015 S. Kerr Ave., Wilmington, NC 28403; https://www.facebook.com/SealevelCityDiner
From their best-selling Chickpea Avocado Lentil Burger to their aquafaba-topped Sweet Potato Pie, Sealevel City Vegan Diner gives Wilmington residents and visitors their vegan American food fix.  Located less than a mile from the UNC Wilmington campus, other popular dishes include the Carolina Dog, Kimchi Tempeh Reuben, and Kale Nachos. About half of their produce is local and organic, and all packaging is compostable. Be sure to check out their Facebook and Instagram pages for daily specials.

The Tasty, 1401 S. 12th St., Philadelphia, PA 19147; http://www.thetastyphilly.com/

This diner next to Passyunk Square offers a wide variety of classic and modern American food. The menu features plenty of crowd pleasers like “Chicken” and Waffles, Biscuits and Gravy, and Cheezsteaks. Be sure to check out the brunch options, specials, and new additions. While there, try one of the creative desserts they have available!

Vertical Diner, 234 West 900 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 and 8124 SW Barbur Blvd.,
Portland, OR 97219; https://verticaldiner.com/

Come enjoy the lively atmosphere at Vertical Diner where the focus is as much as possible on using organic and local ingredients. Try a Sunshine Burger, quesadilla, or the very popular Tender Tiger faux chicken strips.

Be sure to check out VRG’s online guide to veggie restaurants throughout the USA and Canada: https://www.vrg.org/restaurant/index.php