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

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Alaska

Anchorage

Bear Tooth Theatrepub & Grill

1230 W. 27th Ave., Anchorage, AK 99503

(907) 276-4200

American/pub. Bear Tooth Theatrepub & Grill includes a restaurant and a movie theater. They offer an array of vegetarian and vegan items including pizzas, potato burritos, salads, a veggie burger, and peanut noodles. You can add tofu to any salad as well. Dine in their full service restaurant or enjoy your tasty eats while you watch a movie. Please note there is an additional charge for movie tickets.

Open daily for lunch and dinner
Full service
vegan options
take-out, beer/wine/alcohol
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC/DC, $$

Middle Way Café

1200 W. Northern Lights Blvd., Ste. G, Anchorage, AK 99503

(907) 272-6433

Natural foods/juice bar. This mostly vegetarian establishment is home to a juice bar and offers wraps, tofu scrambles, organic granola, grain-and-soy burgers, burritos, and more. Daily vegan specials are available.

Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and early dinner
Limited service
vegan options
take-out, catering, fresh juices, smoothies, espresso
VISA/MC/DISC, $-$$

Organic Oasis Restaurant & Juice Bar

2610 Spenard Rd., Ste. B, Anchorage, AK 99503

(907) 277-7882

Organic/natural foods/juice bar. Organic Oasis Restaurant & Juice Bar offers many vegetarian and vegan items. Try the Tofu Burger, Hula Burger (made of organic multi-grain Tempeh), Vegan Greek Pizza, or the Moroccan Hummus Wrap. Organic Oasis sometimes teaches health classes. Enjoy live music or art films most evenings as well.

Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Open Sunday for lunch and early dinner
Full service
vegan options
take-out, catering, fresh juices, smoothies, beer/wine, special beverages
VISA/MC, $$

··Preference

360 Boniface Pkwy., B11, Anchorage, AK 99504

907-232-9878

Vegan. Preference is a low-impact business that uses biodegradable forks and cups to reduce waste. The menu varies weekly, so be sure to check it out before you go.

Open Wednesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Open Sunday for brunch and lunch. Closed Monday and Tuesday
Limited service
vegan options
fresh juices, take-out
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$

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Denali

Prospectors Pizza

Milepost 238.9, Parks Highway, Denali, AK 99577

(907) 683-7437

Pizza/pub. Prospectors Historic Pizzeria & Alehouse is a refuge for vegans in the town of Denali. They offer vegan cheese for your pizza and even vegan ice cream for dessert! They also have 49 different beers on tap featuring every independent Alaskan microbrewery. Prospectors showcases a collection of historic Alaskan photos, artifacts, and antiques. Stop in after hiking in beautiful Denali National Park. They also offer a free roundtrip shuttle to pick you up and bring you back to your hotel. Prospectors is located inside the Old Northern Lights Theater Building, across from the McKinley Chalets. Reservations are accepted.

Seasonal hours. Call ahead
Full service
vegan options
take-out, delivery, espresso/cappuccino, beer/wine
VISA/MC, $$-$$$

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Fairbanks

Hari Om Cuisine Of India

1528 S. Cushman St., Fairbanks, AK 99701

907-328-3218

Indian. Veggie options are clearly indicated on their menu. Appetizers include Spinach Pakoras (crispy fritters made with chickpea flour and Indian spices, served with tamarind and green chutneys), and Vegetable Samosas (two large deep-fried pastries stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes and green peas, served with tamarind and green chutneys). Soup includes a vegan tomato soup. Vegan entrees feature many vegan options including Dhaba Dal (rich and creamy yellow lentils seasons with cumin, cilantro, and Indian spices), Chana Masala (delicious north Indian curried sauce of chickpeas, tomatoes, and Indian spices), and Bhindi Do Payza (flavorful north Indian dish of okra, onions, spicy red chilies, and Indian spices).Appetizers include Spinach Pakoras (crispy fritters made with chickpea flour and Indian spices, served with tamarind and green chutneys), and Vegetable Samosas (two large deep-fried pastries stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes and green peas, served with tamarind and green chutneys). Soup includes a vegan tomato soup. Vegan entrees feature many options including Dhaba Dal (rich and creamy yellow lentils seasons with cumin, cilantro, and Indian spices), Chana Masala (delicious north Indian curried sauce of chickpeas, tomatoes, and Indian spices), and Bhindi Do Payza (flavorful north Indian dish of okra, onions, spicy red chilies, and Indian spices).

Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday
Full service
beer/wine, take-out, delivery
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$

Thai House Restaurant

412 5th Ave., Fairbanks, AK 99701

(907) 452-6123

Thai. Although there are several Thai restaurants in Fairbanks, the Thai House Restaurant is a good choice for vegans. The food is great, the staff understands what 'vegan' means and can make sure all dishes ordered meet your needs. Try the Asparagus Special Dish. They even have two vegan desserts: the sticky rice with mango and "homemade" coconut ice cream. Make sure to visit the gift shop across the street and get them to show you the basement -- it is amazing! Reservations are accepted.

Open Monday through Saturday for three meals. Closed Sunday
Full service
vegan options
take-out, delivery, beer/wine
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$

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