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

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New Hampshire

Bethlehem

·Maia Papaya

2161 Main St., Bethlehem, NH 03574

Vegetarian. Looking for a morning buzz? Start your day off right with freshly brewed organic coffee in this quaint cafe! Not a coffee drinker? Try one of their popularly received smoothies. Along with drinks, this restaurant features salads, sandwiches, home-made pastries, and gluten-free options. If you’re in Bethlehem, don’t hesitate to stop by here for an organic and wholesome vegetarian breakfast or light lunch!

Open Thursday through Monday for breakfast and lunch. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday
Counter service
vegan options
take-out
VISA/MC/DISC, $

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Concord

The Works Café

42 Main St., Concord, NH 03301

(603) 226-1827

Bagel deli. More than 16 varieties of bagels are offered with various topping options, including cream cheeses, Tofutti spreads, salads, and other vegetarian combinations. Only natural ingredients without preservatives are used. The Works Café is environmentally conscious and socially active in its community.

Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Counter service
vegan options
take-out, catering, fresh juices, smoothies, espresso/cappuccino
$

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Keene

··The Farm Café and Concessions Food Truck

12 Emerald St., Keene, NH 03431

Vegan/café. Food served includes soup of the day, bowls, wraps, sandwiches, quesadillas, burgers, salads, yummy sides, as well as gluten-free bakery boasting a cookie of the day. Mouth-watering options such as Buff-a-Flower Power Wrap with grilled cauliflower, Green Monster Quinoa Bowl, All Buffed Up Mac & Over the Rainbow just might make you want to road trip to NH!

Open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and early dinner. Closed Sunday and Monday
Take-out
vegan options
smoothies, take-out
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$

The Works Café

120 Main St., Keene, NH 03431

(603) 357-7751

Bagel deli. See description under Concord, NH.

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Manchester

(For restaurant listings in the surrounding areas, see Concord.)

A-Market

125 Loring St., Manchester, NH 03103

(603) 668-2650

Natural foods store. A-Market carries health food, nutritional products, and more. They are located next to Manchester Commons Shopping Center.

Open daily
Limited service
take-out, catering
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$

Café Momo

1065 Hanover St., Manchester, NH 03104

(603) 623-3733

Nepalese. Café Momo features authentic Nepalese cuisine with vegetarian and vegan options. They are very accommodating and cook everything to order.

Open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Closed Monday
Full service
vegan options
take-out, beer/wine, special beverages
VISA/MC, $$$

Muse Thai Bistro

581 2nd St., Ste. C, Manchester, NH 03102

(603) 647-5547

Thai. This Thai bistro offers a nice selection of veggie dishes including vegan fried rice, vegan Pad Thai, sushi, and several tofu dishes.

Open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Closed Monday
Full service
take-out
VISA/MC, $$

··The Green Beautiful

168 Wilson St., Manchester, NH 03103

603-606-1026

Vegan. Striving to provide a safe space to rest, recharge, and enjoy sustainable and locally sourced meals, this cafe’s menu features bowls and sandwiches made with seitan-based protein, bagels with schmear, and several other creative items, including Monkey Muffins, Pumpkin Cruffins, and S’more Lattes.

Open Wednesday through Monday for breakfast and lunch. Closed Tuesday
Limited service
vegan options
espresso, take-out, delivery, catering
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$

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Portsmouth

(For restaurant listings in the surrounding areas, see Durham.)

·Green Elephant

35 Portwalk Pl., Portsmouth, NH 03801

603-427-8344

Vegetarian. “The inspiration for our food began in Thailand and grew to include many Asian influences.” The owners “united ingredients and flavors from Thailand, Malaysia, China, and India into a meat-free menu with something for everyone.” “Popular items” include Pad Thai and Soy Nuggets served with sweet chili sauce. Other options are Chive Dumplings, King Oyster Mushroom Tempura, Green Curry with Tofu, Peanut Curry, Siamese Dream Curry Noodles, Panang Curry Vegetables and Tempeh, Pineapple Brown Rice; the two vegan desserts are Chocolate Orange Mousse Pie and Pumpkin Tapioca Pudding.

Open Monday through Thursday for dinner. Open Friday through Sunday for lunch and dinner
Full service
vegan options
take-out
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$

··The Juicery

55 Hanover St., Portsmouth, NH 03801

(603) 431-0693

Vegan deli/juice bar. This vegan juice bar offers all-natural smoothies, soups, chili, and vegan wraps. Currently, it's take-out only, but the owners hope to add seating in the near future.

Open daily for breakfast through early dinner.
Take-out
vegan options
fresh juices, smoothies
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$

The Works Café

9 Congress St., Portsmouth, NH 03801

(603) 431-4434

Bagel deli. See description under Concord, NH.

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Salem

··Juicilicious

224 North Broadway, Salem, NH 03079

(857) 284-8179

Vegan/juice bar. Juice bar offering mostly organic, gluten-free, and raw drinks and food. They serve a wide variety of juices, smoothies, tropical bowls, toasts, salads, and wraps. They use locally grown produce and items from local businesses as much as possible.

Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Counter service
vegan options
fresh juices, take-out
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$

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Suncook

··The Sleazy Vegan

134 Main St., Suncook, NH 03275

Vegan. The Sleazy Vegan Food Truck (so named because it “gets around”) serves daily from its permanent location in Durham, but is known to travel to a variety of other locales around southeastern New Hampshire. (The street address, hours, and service type here refer to its dine-in location at Pembroke City Limits, just north of the river in Suncook.) Its menu changes regularly, but some frequently offered favorites are the signature SVFT Burger, Sausage Hoagie, and Mexican-inspired breakfast foods.

Open Wednesday through Friday for dinner. Open Saturday for late lunch and dinner and Sunday for brunch and dinner. Closed Monday and Tuesday
Counter service
vegan options
beer/wine/alcohol, take-out, catering
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$

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