Vegetarian Journal's Guide to Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants in the U.S. and Canada

Indiana

Bloomington Carmel Evansville Fort Wayne Indianapolis Lafayette New Albany South Bend

Bloomington

·The Owlery Restaurant

118 W. 6th St., Bloomington, IN 47404

(812) 333-7344

Vegetarian/American/eclectic. Named after a place in the Harry Potter series, The Owlery Restaurant offers vegan and vegetarian sandwiches and is located on the north side of Bloomington's downtown square. The menu includes a Philly, 'Cheesesteak' made with vegan cheese and seitan, 'Fish' and Chips, and BBQ Tofu Ribs.

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Carmel

··Cinnaholic

1350 S. Rangeline Rd., Carmel, IN 46032

317-663-8637

Vegan/bakery. Cinnaholic offers over 30 flavors of gourmet cinnamon rolls -- and they are all vegan! Some include Almond, Blackberry, Butterscotch, Caramel, Cream Soda, Key Lime, Root Beer, & Pomegranate. Toppings range from Cookie Dough Chunks to Shredded Coconut and everything in between. They offer other sweet treats including cookies, brownies, muffins, specialty pie rolls, and baby buns (mini cinnamon rolls). If your sweet tooth has still not been sated, have a Frosting Shot!

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Evansville

·Penny Lane

600 SE 2nd St., Evansville, IN 47713

(812) 421-8741

Vegetarian/coffeehouse. Penny Lane offers organic, vegetarian and vegan soups and sandwiches. They feature art, poetry, and live music from local artists.

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Fort Wayne

3 Rivers Natural Grocery & Deli

1612 Sherman St., Fort Wayne, IN 46808

(260) 424-8812

Natural foods store. This natural foods grocer offers many organic, healthy, and great-tasting alternatives to other grocery stores.

··Loving Café

7605 Coldwater Rd., Ste. A, Fort Wayne, IN 46825

(260) 489-8686

Vegan/international. Loving Café serves sandwiches, salads, soups, wraps, and many Asian dishes. Enjoy entrées such as Lemon Tofu, Sesame Chickenless, Thai Curry, and Kung Pao. Everything is vegan at Loving Café, and the prices can't be beat.

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Indianapolis

··10th Street Diner

3301 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, IN 46201

(463) 221-1255

Vegan/American. 10th Street Diner is an all-vegan diner where the seitan and cheese are made in-house, from the Reuben to lasagna. If you want something a little on the lighter side they also have arugula salads and wedge salads, and if you're planning on enjoying your lunch for a while, have a local craft beer while you're at it!

··Black Leaf Vegan

335 West 9th St., Indianapolis, IN 46202

317-560-4222

Vegan. Growing from a food truck to a brick-and-mortar that was awarded one of 50 business grants for small businesses led by Black and Latinx entrepreneurs, Black Leaf Vegan’s story is as big and bold as its flavorful menu items. With options of breakfast items, classic American comfort foods, and smoothies, there will be something to suit whatever you may be craving. Start your day with a hearty bagel breakfast sandwich of bacon or sausage, egg, and cheese (yes, all vegan), or go a little lighter with avocado toast or an oatmeal cup made with oat milk and sweetened with agave and maple syrup. Lunch and dinner options include the Crab-less Crab Cake made from a base of chickpeas, heart of palm, and vegetables, and the Guac Burger, served not only with guacamole but also their classic teriyaki BBQ sauce. And any time of day would be a great time for the Apple Pineapple Smoothie (a blend of apple, pineapple, and strawberry), or perhaps their Vita Verde Smoothie (a naturally sweet blend of spinach, dragon fruit, pineapple, and lemonade).

India Palace Restaurant

4213 Lafayette Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46254

(317) 298-0773

Indian. Many vegetarian options, including appetizers, side dishes, and various breads, are joined by such entré;es as Paneer and Brijani. India Palace is located in Lafayette Square. The restaurant is closed on weekdays between lunch and dinner, so please call ahead for hours.

··The Alkaline Electric Goddess

49 W. Maryland St., Indianapolis, IN 46204

317-662-4498

Vegan/soul food. The Alkaline Electric Goddess is the first plant-based food option to break its way into the food court at Indianapolis’ Circle Centre Mall. Offering a mix of Southern soul food and delicious, healthy smoothies, its menu options will nourish your body and soul. In true Southern fashion, the Southern Paradise Sandwich is served with a fork, so you can get every last bit of the Southern kale greens, vegan mac n’ cheez, and BBQ jackfruit served on a toasted brioche bun. The Alkaline Bowl is made with kale greens, quinoa, and seasoned chickpeas, topped with guacamole, tomatoes, and a special sauce. The smoothies all include sea moss with flavors including strawberry-mango and blueberry-banana.

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Lafayette

··The Vegan Cheese Lady Café

605 Main St., Lafayette, IN 47901

765-806-8277

Vegan. For those who lament the difficulty of finding good vegan cheese, The Vegan Cheese Lady has come to your rescue. With a menu featuring made-from-scratch vegan meats and artisan cheeses, this café should be your go-to place. The cheeses are made from soy, cashew, or almonds and are all gluten-free. The meats do contain wheat. If you are looking for some simple cheesy goodness, try the classic grilled cheese. If you desire something a little heartier, there is Julieann’s Crunchy Wrap (made with smashed black beans, taco-seasoned vegan beef, vegan cheddar, and salsa and jalapenos), or the Chickun Salad Wrap (shredded vegan chicken with mayo, mustard, relish, bell peppers, and vegan cheddar wrapped in a tortilla). Dessert options may include a pineapple sorbet or a banana ice cream. Make sure to check the café’s Facebook page for menu updates and specials. They sometimes offer live music in the evening.

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New Albany

Rainbow Blossom Natural Food Market

3003 Charlestown Crossing Way, New Albany, IN 47150

(812) 941-0080

Natural foods store/deli. Rainbow Blossom is a natural foods market dedicated to providing convenient gourmet foods. They guarantee their foods to be free of synthetic preservatives and artificial colors and flavors. They offer grab 'n go deli foods, groceries, natural products, personal care items, and much more! At Rainbow Blossom, service is integral; their staff is knowledgeable and helpful so feel free to ask questions.

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South Bend

Crooked Ewe Brewery & Ale House

1047 Lincoln Way E., South Bend, IN 46601

(574) 217-0881

American/bar. This bar is accepting of all different types of diets. There are options for vegetarians and even a separate menu for vegans! The restaurant itself is casually styled and tastefully furnished. The food is American style with an interesting twist. They are a brewery as well, and make a lot of their own beers. I went straight to the vegan menu and zoned in on an all American Po Boy. The food was delicious and filling. I will definitely return to this ale house. The restaurant is located off of Lincolnway E., along the St. Joseph River.

··Pinellia Vegan

3601 Edison Rd., Ste. D, South Bend, IN 46615

574-855-3390

Vegan/Asian. Pinellia provides an extensive menu. There are Starters galore including Spring Rolls, Tempuras, Samosas, Battered King Oyster Mushrooms, Wontons, Fried or Steamed Dumplings. Selections replete with creativity and great variety, Noodles and Rice Bowls each have entire sections dedicated to them! Main Courses include mildly hot, Malaysian Curry Stew, slow-cooked coconut curry with soy protein, carrots, zucchini, pumpkin, peppers, asparagus, and more, Smoked Teriyaki Seitan in teriyaki sauce with snow peas, Fisherman's Vegetable Protein featuring veggie "seafood" sautéed with oyster mushrooms, cauliflower, carrots, broccoli, celery, and more, medallions of Mango Soy Protein sautéed in plum sauce with zucchini, asparagus, sweet saga-turnips, peppers, and other veggies to name a few from Pinellia’s wide selection. For Sides there are Steamed Pumpkin and other Steamed Veggie Dishes, Coconut White Rice with Raisins, Brown Rice with Soy Beans, and more. They also serve Soups and Salads.

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