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

Louisiana

Baton Rouge Covington Metairie New Orleans Shreveport Zachary

Baton Rouge

··Veganish Vibes

4608 Bennington Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70808

225-831-3121

Vegan. Veganish Vibes offers various burgers, red beans and rice, Philly cheesesteak egg rolls, jackfruit ribs, desserts, and more.

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Covington

The English Tea Room

734 E. Rutland St., Covington, LA 70433

(985) 898-3988

Tea Room. The English Tea Room offers the elegance and charm of England in historic downtown Covington. Their menu of organic salads and sandwiches includes vegan items. Of course, tea is the star of the show here. Enjoy tea with your meal or come for High Tea. Don't forget to reserve your special event in the courtyard garden.

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Metairie

Café Equator

2920 Severn Ave., Metairie, LA 70002

(504) 888-4772

Thai. Café Equator includes a vegetarian section on its menu. Try Veggie Cashew, Tofu Ginger, Veggie Three Seasons, or Tofu Basil Eggplant. Please note that credit cards are only accepted for bills of $20 or more; if less, cash is the only accepted payment.

Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine

923 Metairie Rd., Ste. C, Metairie, LA 70005

(504) 836-6859

Indian. Between the airport and New Orleans' city limits, Taj Mahal offers several vegetarian dishes that are prepared in oil, not butter. Try curry, dahl, fresh breads, and other items. The owner says that half the orders they serve are vegetarian.

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New Orleans

··2 Phat Vegans

3613 General Meyer Ave., New Orleans, LA 70114

504-239-7801

Vegan. Enjoy dishes such as jerk chic'un wrap, crabby patty, chic pea of the sea, the mic drop burger, black bean burger, and a meatball sub. They also have pizza.

August Moon

3635 Prytania St., New Orleans, LA 70115

(504) 899-5129

Vietnamese/Chinese. August Moon serves Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine with many vegetarian dishes. Veggie items include Lemon Grass Tofu, Vegetarian Soup For 2, Szechuan Eggplant, Vegetables Curry, and Kung Pao Tofu. Located uptown, August Moon is a short drive from Lee Circle, Touro Hospital, St. Charles General Hospital, and Tulane & Loyola Universities.

Bennachin Restaurant

1212 Royal St., New Orleans, LA 70116

(504) 522-1230

African. Bennachin Restaurant offers 'A Taste of Africa.' While this is clearly not a vegetarian restaurant, they have several vegetable dishes and other meals that can be served without meat (these are noted on the menu). They offer daily lunch specials that are a terrific value. Cash only.

··Breads on Oak

8640 Oak St., Ste. A, New Orleans, LA 70118

(504) 324-8271

222 Carondelete St., New Orleans, LA 70130

(504) 841-9432

Vegan/bakery/café/organic. Breads on Oak is a bakery and café. Breads are baked fresh daily and made with organic flour. Breads are vegan including baguettes, multigrain, ciabatta, and whole wheat. They offer vegan sandwiches, soups, and pastries. Strawberry Vanilla Muffins and Double Chocolate Pecan Brownies are examples of some of their sweets. The atmosphere is very cozy and warm at Breads on Oak.

Carmo

527 Julia St., New Orleans, LA 70130

(504) 875-4132

Latin American. Carmo, a tropical café, is a wonderful place for a refreshing meal. They use local, organic produce as well as exotic fruits in making their dishes. The Caju and Graviola juices are very popular. The Carmo salad with vegan ham and mango is a crowd favorite. There are quite a few vegan options on the menu including the Black Bean Fritter Dish and the Broken Noodle Salad. The Esmeralda salad with quinoa, beans, and pumpkin seeds is another very popular item. Outdoor seating is available. Carmo is located between Camp and Magazine. The restaurant is closed between lunch and dinner, so please call ahead for hours.

Gumbo Shop

630 Saint Peter St., New Orleans, LA 70116

(504) 525-1486

Creole/Cajun. Located in the French Quarter, the Gumbo Shop offers vegan gumbo and vegan red beans & rice.

··I-Tal Garden

810 North Claiborne Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116

504-515-7321

Vegan. I-tal Garden provides a creative, diverse menu. For starters, breakfast is available from 10am-2pm daily, offering their Breakfast Plate of “buttered” yellow grits with chickpea scramble and maple vegan sausage, or Pancake Platter—starring a double stack of buttered spelt pancakes. There’s also a Fresh Fruit Parfait of cashew vanilla yogurt, granola, and coconut whip cream to name a few options. For an Appetizer surprise, you might try Avocado Fries—crisp, chickpea-battered avocado with a side of remoulade. If you’re fired-up about raw veggies, Hell Yea Kale Yea Salad might be speaking your language with organic kale, currants, veggies, ground walnut, sprouts, lemon zest, cashew cream, and lemon pepper bites. A bowl of classic New Orleans stew, Okra file’ Gumbo combines red lentils, squash, eggplant, okra, and traditional seasonings. Here are a couple of Entrée options. Filet Mushroom Burger sports crispy oyster mushrooms, vegan tartar sauce and vegan cheddar cheese on a sprouted bun with seasoned fries and salad. Cajun Pasta features buttered cream sauce, grilled vegetables, seitan hot sausage, crab-less cake balls, cayenne pepper, and vegan parmesan. Build Your Own Dish lets you choose proteins and combine them with Sides like Quinoa Jambalaya, Jackfruit Ribs with BBQ sauce, Coconut Curry Chickpeas, Creole Potato Salad and lots more. While there are additional rotating Desserts, two staples are Berry Drizzle Cake and Lemon Lavender Cake.

Juan's Flying Burrito

2018 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70130

(504) 569-0000

4724 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA 70119

(504) 486-9950

Mexican. A Creole-Mex Taqueria, Juan's offers an "Eat Your Veggies" menu, including veggie quesadillas, tacos, and fajitas. You might also consider the Veggie Punk (pinto bean burrito with potatoes, jalapenos, cheese, salsa, rice, and lettuce), the Supergreen (a burrito with spinach, onions, peppers, broccoli, mushrooms, and sliced avocado in a spinach tortilla), Spinach Garlic Mushroom Enchiladas, and much more.

··Kindred

7537 Maple St., New Orleans, LA 70118

(504) 841-9538

Vegan. Kindred many local favorites and comfort food staples prepared completely vegan. With a focus on classics like the Poboy Sandwich, Fried Chicken Sandwich, and Cheeseburgers, anyone is sure to find a plant-based favorite here. Kindred also specializes in cocktails and blended frozen drinks to enjoy along with their hearty dishes. Be sure to check out their dessert selection as well.

·Lamara Coffee & Kitchen

1300 North Broad St., New Orleans, LA 70119

(504) 920-9991

Vegetarian café. Lamara Coffee & Kitchen is a cozy café and coffeehouse with all vegetarian fare. Most menu offerings are vegan or can be made vegan. Enjoy a smoothie, coffee, or matcha alongside a delicious breakfast such as smashed avocado toast or lunch such as rainbow tostadas topped with fresh veggies and spicy cashew cream. Lamara is mostly organic and is a low waste establishment that tries to limit single-use items. Take home one of their glasses for one dollar to reuse time and time again!

Lebanon's Café

1506 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130

(504) 862-6200

Middle Eastern. The menu at Lebanon's Café includes hummus, baba ghanouj, vegetarian grape leaves, and several other Middle Eastern favorites, along with vegetarian entrées like the Falafel Plate, Vegetarian Plate, Vegetarian Cabbage Rolls, and more.

Meals From The Heart

1100 N. Peters St., Bay #13, New Orleans, LA 70116

(504) 525-1953

Café. Located at the Historic French Quarter's Farmers Market, this restaurant offers vegan versions of gumbo and crab cakes, as well as vegan blueberry pancakes, vegan apple patties, and more.

New Orleans Food Co-op

2372 St. Claude Ave., Ste. 110, New Orleans, LA 70117

(504) 264-5579

Natural foods store. The New Orleans Food Co-op offers organic and natural foods and products at affordable prices. They have a small soup and salad bar as well as fresh produce and bulk foods. Many vegan grab-n-go items are available. Everyone is welcome to shop at the Co-op; you don't have to be a member. They are located in the New Orleans Healing Center, on the corner of St. Claude and St. Roch.

Nirvana Indian Cuisine

4308 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70116

(504) 894-9797

Indian. Nirvana offers a daily lunch buffet with plenty of vegetarian options.

Satsuma Café

3218 Dauphine St., New Orleans, LA 70117

(504) 304-5962

7901 Maple St., New Orleans, LA 70118

(504) 309-5557

American. Satsuma Café has many vegan options including sandwiches, tofu scramble, and quinoa salad. Many foods, including their pesto, can be made vegan upon request. They try to source their produce as locally as possible. People really love their freshly-made juices, fair-trade coffee, and lattes. The vibe is laidback and hip at Satsuma. Outdoor seating is available.

Small Mart Café

2700 Chartres St., New Orleans, LA 70117

(504) 766-8740

American. Mostly vegetarian deli (some fish). They make fresh vegan dessert goodies like coconut bars, brownies, and so much more. They also offer a variety of sandwiches. They provide a drive-thru window to grab your morning espresso efficiently.

··Sprouts Organic Café

1200 Henriette Delille St., New Orleans, LA 70116

504-919-1221

Vegan café. Sprout Organic Café offers Cold-Pressed Juices, Organic Coffee, Organic Tea, Vegan/Raw Meal Options, Healthy Smoothies, and Ginger Shots.

SukhoThai

4519 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115

(504) 373-6471

1913 Royal St., New Orleans, LA 70115

(504) 948-9309

Thai. SukhoThai has a separate entirely-vegan menu. Mouth-watering dishes include Garlic Tofu, Drunken Noodles, Tofu Spring Rolls, and Pad Thai. The restaurant is big, open, and roomy, and the brick walls are beautifully lit. Bicycle parking is available.

··Sweet Soulfood

1025 N. Broad St., New Orleans, LA 70119

(504) 821-2669

Vegan/soul food. Sweet Soulfood grew from a successful vegan catering business and is in the Tremé neighborhood at Broad & St Phillip with a cafeteria-style buffet along with a separate salad and ice cream bar. Enjoy fresh Chick Pea Fritters, Mac n Cheese, Jambalaya, Bread Pudding, Sweet Potatoes, and Okra Gumbo. Fresh Smoothies. Simple decor, good value with plentiful portions.

··Tanjariné Kitchen

Xxxx, New Orleans, LA 70116

(504) 239-2270

Vegan/food truck. This vegan food truck offers African inspired cuisine including The Mandela Burger, The Marley Jolly Rice, Veggies & Mushroom Stew, Vegan Jerky, Ali Steamed Beans Pudding & Sautéed Mixed Veggies, and more.

The Green Fork

1400 Prytania St., New Orleans, LA 70130

(504) 267-7672

Natural foods store/juice bar. See description under Metairie, LA.

Trilly Cheesesteaks

3735 Ulloa St., New Orleans, LA 70119

504-582-9057

American. Be sure to check out their separate vegan menu with offerings such as Philly Seitan Steak, Chicken Philly, Buffalo Chicken, BBQ Chicken, and more. All their "steaks" and sauces are made in-house and vegan dishes are made using separate grills, fryers, utensils, and ovens.

··Vegan Snack Shack

3100 Toledano St., New Orleans, LA 70125

504-386-9013

Vegan/soul food. A vegan snack attack at 3am? The Vegan Snack Shack is open 24/7; now that’s dedication! Gluten-free options are available. Breakfast offers a variety of Biscuits: organic Strawberry handmade biscuits, Sliced Fried Eggplant, Philly Steak Jackfruit, or “Egg & Cheese.” Several Burger choices include Liberation Burger made of walnut patties, vegan cheese, and Liberation sauce and Hot Sausage Burger crafted with navy beans, vegan cheese, avocado, and more. There are Jackfruit or Cauliflower Tacos with BBQ and Sweet & Spicy Sauce. Some vegan twists on New Orleans classics are: Eggplant Po’boy, Gumbo, and Quinoa Jambalaya with Handmade, Baked Macaroni and seasoned Squash Strips. Also, New Orleans classics like red beans and okra are two ingredients that appear in many dishes. Alkaline Zamunda Plate features Chickpea Pasta, Nu Judah Sauce, okra, avocado, and fried red tomatoes. Drinks include Fruit Smoothies, Berry Punch. For Dessert, you might try organic “Handmade” Oatmeal Cookies, or the Cinnamon Rolls seem popular.

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Shreveport

··Vegans On The Run

1210 Milam St., Shreveport, LA 71101

:(318) 230-1125 *Err*

Vegan. Vegans on the Run is “Vegan for the soul.” This restaurant is a family-owned business that is 100% Vegan, organic cooking. The cuisine is traditional foods with a vegan twist, trying to capture the taste of “Grandma’s Kitchen.” Customers enjoy themed lunches daily, including Taco Tuesday, Meat-Free Friday, Sunday Brunch, and Soul Food Sundays.

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Zachary

··Golden Vegan

5145 Main St., Ste. H, Zachary, LA 70791

225-306-4457

Vegan/American. This vegan cafe is owned and operated by women and their mission is to bring good food to the community. They specialize in vegan American comfort food. Popular menu items include “Boom Boom Shrooms,” an appetizer of oyster mushrooms fried and tossed in chili sauce, as well as their “Vegan Southwest Egg Rolls,” vegan egg rolls filled with spinach, corn, black beans, red bell peppers, red onions, vegan mozzarella, and their signature golden sauce. They even offer a vegan kids menu, serving vegan chicken nuggets or a vegan cheeseburger!

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