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

Missouri

Bridgeton Chesterfield Clayton Columbia Creve Coeur Independence Joplin Kansas City Lee's Summit Maplewood North Kansas City Riverside Springfield St. Charles St. Louis St. Peter's University City

Bridgeton

··Sweet Vibes

4200 Bonfils Dr., Bridgeton, MO 63044

314-722-5658

Vegan/American. This black female-owned restaurant wants to bring “sweet vibes” to all, whether you are 100% vegan, thinking about transitioning to a vegan lifestyle, or just wanting to add more plants to your diet. Offering brunch and lunch menus teeming with familiar comfort foods, Sweet Vibes will satisfy anyone’s weekend cravings. Brunch offerings include the Shaniya Skillet, made with breakfast potatoes cooked with onions and pepper, sausage, and vegan egg, which you might want to pair with a Kizzy Latte made with non-dairy caramel creamer. If you are more in the mood for a sandwich, one of the more popular items is Nae Nae’s Philly with Fries—a toasted bun with vegan cheese sauce, vegan meat, grilled onions and green peppers. Bonus: meals and drinks are packed in eco-friendly packaging!

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Chesterfield

Crazy Bowls and Wraps

1627 Clarkson Rd., Chesterfield, MO 63017

(314) 519-7277

American. This Missouri chain offers a fair number of vegetarian options. Try the Veggie Barbecue Wrap or the Tofu Veggie Bowl. As for drinks, go for the Raspberry Smoothie.

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Clayton

Crazy Bowls and Wraps

7353 Forsyth, Clayton, MO 63105

(314) 783-9727

American. See description under Chesterfield, MO.

··Seedz Café

6344 S. Rosebury Ave., Clayton, MO 63105

(314) 725-7333

Vegan/raw foods/organic. Seedz Café offers an all-vegan and primarily raw foods menu. Some notable dishes include Rawvioli with a macadamia and pine nut pesto and the Sprouted Corn Taco with cashew nacho cheese. Seedz also occasionally sells homemade beer. Outdoor seating is available.

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Columbia

·Main Squeeze Natural Foods Café

28 S. 9th St., Columbia, MO 65201

(573) 817-5616

Vegetarian/natural foods/organic. The Main Squeeze uses organic foods and locally-grown products as much as possible. Inside the restaurant you'll find a plaster wall of handprints from local vegetarians and natural foods supporters. They have daily specials, such as stuffed peppers and noodle salads, as well as a juice bar. Free Internet available.

Natural Grocers

1909 Bernadette Dr., Columbia, MO 65203

(573) 445-6353

Natural foods store/deli. Natural Grocers is a well-stocked, clean, and friendly market with a deli offering freshly-prepared meals to-go. They have a fresh produce section, bakery, a wide variety of nuts and bulk foods, weekly deals and bargains, vegan protein supplements, and specialty items as well as staples.

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Creve Coeur

·Bombay Food Junkies

12955 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur, MO 63141

(314) 685-7181

Vegetarian/Indian. Bombay Food Junkies buffet offers unlimited traditional Indian food. They serve small portions of eleven different delicacies initially and then allow guests to have unlimited portions of their choice (excluding dessert). This allows customers to sample every option on the menu. They offer rotating dishes including a salad, soup, rice, and wrap of the day. On a daily basis, they also serve noodles, manchurian, pav bhaji (a mixed vegetable stew), and multiple other options. Their meals are cooked fresh and can be customized to meet your dietary needs.

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Independence

··Topknotch Vegan Vittles

1000 W. US Hwy. 24, Independence, MO 64050

(816) 914-7517

Vegan. TopKnotch is a catering kitchen that also offers curbside pickup for advance orders (by phone or online). They specialize in comfort food favorites veganized. Try the wings (your choice of 16 flavors), the BBQ sandwich, or chili dog with a side of macaroni and cheese, potato salad, or baked beans. Combo meals, dinner meals, and sampler platters offer the most value.

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Joplin

Thai Time Café

1804 E. 32nd St., Joplin, MO 64804

(417) 781-0055

Thai. Thai Time Café; serves authentic Thai cuisine, including vegan selections. Try Coconut Noodle Soup, Vegetable Peanut Bouquet, and their Vegetarian Tofu Duck Platter. Choose from an assortment of stir-fry specialties from the wok including Shiitake Mushrooms in Ginger Sauce and Mixed Vegetables in Tamarind Tofu Sauce. With beautiful Thai dé;cor and soft lighting, this small eatery offers the perfect atmosphere to enjoy your meal. Outdoor seating is available.

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Kansas City

(For restaurant listings in the surrounding areas, see Kansas City, Mission, Overland Park, Prairie Village, Shawnee, and Shawnee Mission in Kansas.)

Blue Bird Bistro

1700 Summit St., Kansas City, MO 64108

(816) 221-7559

Natural foods. Blue Bird offers organic foods available from local farmers. For dinner try the Curried Vegetable triangle. If you are there for lunch or brunch, check out the Basil Bruchetta or the Biscuits with Savory Mushroom Gravy.

··Café Gratitude

333 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64108

(816) 474-5683

Vegan/organic/natural foods. This location of Café Gratitude serves organic, local, and vegan fare. They feature an extensive menu of raw foods and also offer cooked items. Most of the food is created from scratch - from the produce bin to your plate - so they can avoid certain common allergens like wheat, soy, and peanuts. The food is free of refined sugar, flour, and additives. At Café Gratitude, they select the finest organic ingredients to honor both the earth and customers; they support local farmers, sustainable agriculture, and environmentally-friendly products.

··Gigi's Vegan + Wellness Café

1103 Westport Rd., Kansas City, MO 64111

(816) 605-1819

Vegan/American. Gigi’s aims to provide all the pillars of sustainability by being conscientious of the environment, community, and animals! From cold press juices, organic smoothies, to lunch bowls Gigi’s aims to provide zero-waste biodegradable packaging and provides incentives to customers who return glass packaging! They also provide meal-prep services where they make three balanced meals ready to be served after warmed! For beverage options, try out morning glory cold press or the green goddess smoothie! Some other meal options include the rainbow salad, cosmic pizza, or the holy macro bowl.

GreenAcres Market

Briarcliff Village, 4175 Mulberry Dr., Kansas City, MO 64116

(816) 746-0010

Natural foods store/deli/bakery. GreenAcres Market is a natural foods store with a small deli that boasts big flavors! Try the Tofu No-Egg Salad or the Sunflower Seed Butter Sandwich (made with bananas, preserves, and sunflower seed butter on whole wheat bread). Save room for Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes! Eat in their café or take your food to-go. At GreenAcres, they keep whole foods a priority. Menu items may vary by location.

··Mattie's Foods

633 E. 63rd St. #110, Kansas City, MO 64110

(816) 635-0514

Vegan. Mattie’s Foods goes beyond the basic vegan sandwich with vegan brisket sandwiches, buffalo mac, Matt-griddle, Mattie toaster, the Mattie bon (vegan cinnamon roll), and more! Originally a food truck, they now have a brick and mortar location off of Truman Rd. in Kansas City!

Taj Palace

1706 W. 39th St., Kansas City, MO 64111

(816) 756-0134

Indian. Taj Palace has an extensive selection of Vegetarian Dinner Specialties. Their expertise is Northern Indian cooking, spiced to each customer's request. Special meals may be requested. Taj Palace is located near the K.U. Medical Center. The restaurant is closed between lunch and dinner, so please call ahead for hours.

··The Littlest Bake Shop

5511 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO 64110

816-216-1006

Vegan/bakery. Come taste their delicious housemade bakes like their Churro Cake, a decadent vanilla-cinnamon cake topped with vanilla frosting and a dusting of cinnamon sugar, or their array of baked goods that change every day of the week. For a special treat, come enjoy your weekends at their not-so-little brunch with your choice of The Texan (Jalapeno Cheeze Tofu Scramble with Herbed Potatoes), The Midwest (Biscuits and Mushroom gravy), or The New Yorker (Tofu Scramble with Herbed Potatoes)!

Waldo Pizza

7433 Broadway St., Kansas City, MO 64114

(816) 363-5242

Italian. Waldo Pizza offers a wide variety of vegetarian and vegan toppings in addition to a few vegan cheese substitutes for their pizza and sandwiches. Either stick with their tried and true recipes for the Waldo Veggie or Vegan Tex Mex or create your own. Toppings include fruits, vegetables, and vegan meats. Be sure to check out the vegan desserts available too! Accepts reservations.

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Lee's Summit

Waldo Pizza

1543 NE Douglas St., Lee's Summit, MO 64086

(816) 875-2121

Italian. See description under Kansas City, MO entry.

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Maplewood

··Looking Meadow Café

2500 Sutton Blvd., Maplewood, MO 63143

314-550-2583

Vegan café. Features 10-12 different baked goods daily, including fried donuts, apple fritters, quiche, zucchini bread, house made granola, and cinnamon rolls. Highlights from the lunch menu include French onion soup, a Beyond Burger patty melt, and a French-dip sandwich (seitan on bread with vegan cheese and au jus). A hearty Cobb salad features seitan and tofu, JustEgg, vegan bacon, tomatoes, and chives.

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North Kansas City

··Dead Beet Eats

Cultivar KC, 312 Armour Rd., North Kansas City, MO 64116

Vegan/American. For all our vegan junkies out there, Dead Beet Eats is the perfect stop for you! Looking for a hearty and wholesome dinner? Try their special Philly Cheese Burger or "Freak on a Leash" hot dog. For fries lovers, check out the "Freaky Fries" - made with vegan nacho cheese, spicy chipotle corn, crushed tacos, creamy garlic sauce, chives, and tortilla strips. And for those a little more adventurous with a sweet tooth, indulge in their "Compost Cookies", packed with everything from chocolate and marshmallows to potato chips and pretzels. No matter who you are, Dead Beets had something for everyone! Gluten-free options are available.

··Vegan Crave Burgers & Bakery

1599 Iron St., North Kansas City, MO 64116

816-533-5381

Vegan/bakery/café. This soy-free establishment prepares baked goods in-house along with burgers and sandwiches. Sunday brunch items include Carrot Cake Cinnamon Roll, Creative Chik'n Biscuit, Biscuit and Gravy, and Unique Spicy Seitan Chick'n Sandwich.

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Riverside

··Tree Hugger Kitchen

1841 NW Vivion Rd., Riverside, MO 64150

(816) 541-9118

Vegan. Tree Hugger Truck is an entirely vegan restaurant offering American and Mexican-style dishes. Dinner options include Baja Fish Tacos, Double Trouble Tacos with Walnut Beef, a Frisco Melt Burger, Loaded Tater Tots, and more. Inspired by famous Kansas City-style Barbeque, the KC BBQ Sammy and the BBQ Jackfruit Nachos are also available. Don’t forget to try one of their desserts!

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Springfield

The Grotto

3046 S. Kimbrough Ave., Springfield, MO 65807

(417) 886-9600

Pizza/American. The Grotto is a casual American restaurant with fresh, made-to-order food. There are many items that can be made vegan upon request and they are noted on the menu. The Grotto even offers vegan cheese; so build your own pie and enjoy! Outdoor seating is available.

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St. Charles

Bike Stop Café

701 S. Riverside Dr., St. Charles, MO 63301

(636) 724-9900

Café. The Bike Stop Café is a perfect and healthy place for bicycle enthusiasts to visit. This cafe offers many vegetarian-friendly dishes, and their menu is clearly labelled to show which dishes are vegetarian/vegan or can be made vegan. In addition, they use many organic ingredients and have multiple gluten-free options. They serve breakfast all day including oatmeal, fresh fruit, and vegan zucchini bread muffins. For lunch and dinner they offer sandwiches, salads, platters, and wraps. Many of the items on their menu have creative names that reflect the bike theme!

··Peace Love Coffee

524 S. Main St, Lower Level, St. Charles, MO 63301

636-757-3349

Vegan/coffeehouse/café. Looking for a 100% plant-based coffee shop and bakery? Peace Love Coffee is the place for you! They are dedicated to creating uplifting and delicious foods to empower everyone to eat natural and plant-based meals. From chocolatey brownies to vegan grilled cheese sandwiches, Peace Love Coffee has a plethora of vegan options for your sweet or savory cravings. They also offer vegan coffee and tea options for everyone, including their signature French Toast Latte, Medication Mocha, and Butterfly Iced Tea.

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St. Louis

(For restaurant listings in the surrounding areas, see Clayton, Chesterfield, and University City.)

··Adina's Vegan Cuisine

6746 Page Ave., St. Louis, MO 63133

314-874-6602

Vegan/soul food. Located in the Carter Commons food hall, right across the street from the movie theater on the corner of Ferguson Avenue, this Black mother-and-daughter-owned spot offers a constantly updating, rotating all-vegan menu. Depending on the day offerings could be based around tacos, nachos, sandwiches, jackfruit sliders, plant-based grilled “salmon” etc. with sides like lemon-lime kale salad and mac and cheese. They also have a grab-and-go section with salads, sandwiches etc., and cold-pressed additive-free juices.

Crazy Bowls and Wraps

3852 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108

(314) 533-9727

American. See description under Chesterfield, MO.

·Gokul Indian Restaurant

6101 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63112

(314) 721-1888

Vegetarian/Indian. Gokul specializes in North Indian cuisine and serves "vegetarian Indian fast food." They are known for their daily lunch and dinner buffets, but you can also order off the menu. Enjoy an all-vegan dinner buffet on Monday evenings.

Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

9748 Manchester Rd., St. Louis, MO 63119

(314) 962-7100

Mexican. Dine indoors and outdoors in a fun atmosphere with terrific food. Items are prepared from scratch, including chips made on premise. Be sure to request their separate vegetarian menu, and you'll find quesadillas, chili, black bean soup, salads, veggie pizza made on a tortilla, fajitas, tacos, and more.

House of India

8501 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63124

(314) 567-6850

Indian. Enjoy a wide selection of vegetarian Indian dishes in a warm environment.

·I Love Juice Bar

10283 Clayton Rd., St. Louis, MO 63124

9849 Manchester Rd., St. Louis, MO 63119

Vegetarian/juice bar. Enjoy a awide range of fresh juices and smoothies along with dishes such as Nori Bowl, Pad Thai Noodles, Hummus with Veggies, and Kale Quinoa Salad.

··Love’N Light Cuisine

1325 Hampton Ave., St. Louis, MO 63139

314-904-6450

Vegan café. For a relaxing and slow-cooked meal experience, come to Love’n Light Cuisine and try their unique, vegan meals. Everything is gluten-free and organic, and there are some raw items too. With a plethora of items to choose from, all food is locally sourced and prepared only after your order is placed. The goal of Love 'n Light Wellness is to promote a healthy lifestyle and harmony in body and mind. The atmosphere of the cafe is super inviting and friendly.

··Lulu's Local Eatery

3201 S. Grand, St. Louis, MO 63118

(314) 300-8215

Vegan/café. Start your meal off with Buffalo Cauliflower Bites or Thai Crunch Kale Salad. Then enjoy a wrap or sandwich or a main dish bowl such as Chipotle Black Bean, Banh Mi, or Buddah. Enjoy daily specials as well as a wide variety of beer along with your meal.

·Pizza Head

3196 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63118

(314) 266-5400

Vegetarian/pizzeria. Pizza Head offers New York style pizzas by the slice or by the pie. The establishment is all vegetarian, and pizzas can be made vegan upon request. Pizza Head has a punk rock aesthetic.

·Pizzeoli

1928 South 12th St., St. Louis, MO 63104

(314) 449-1111

Vegetarian/pizzeria. Offers Neapolitan Pizza cooked in a wood fired oven. Vegan options include Marinara, Magic Mushroom, Baba, and Vegan's Delight.

··Plant Craft Kitchen

3860 South Lindbergh Blvd., Ste. 105, St. Louis, MO 63127

314-913-0875

Vegan. This cheerful, casual café in a strip mall in Sunset Hills serves a rotating menu of vibrant, healthy vegan food. The menu always includes several beautifully presented salads; hummus; pizzas with house-made crusts and many customization options; sandwiches; and varying options like tacos, mushroom lasagna, and curry. Made fresh with quality vegetables, their colorful meals make eating healthy affordable and appealing. They also have a weekly meal program, where if you place your order by Thursday, on Sunday you can pick up a seasonal wholefood plant-based meal designed to be reheated.

··Prioritized Pastries

4904 Devonshire Ave., St. Louis, MO 63109

(314) 858-0333

Vegan/bakery. Prioritized Pastries prioritizes your needs! Everything is vegan and gluten-free, and they strive to be allergen-friendly as well. They've got everything you would expect: scones, muffins, cakes, cookies, and so on. They do custom orders and delivery too, so give them a try.

·Protagonist Café

1700 S. 9th St., St. Louis, MO 63104

(314) 833-3085

Vegetarian café. Protagonist Cafe is a cute little bakery located right in the middle of St. Louis, Missouri. It has a large variety of vegan pastries with a choice of sweet or savory. Their beverage menu expands to their special coffees, with your choice of milk alternatives, to your ideal tea. They even sell their own wine! Protagonist Cafe is such a great cozy place to curl up with a book. They provide an indoor library that holds over 4,000 different books in all genres. The cafe’s location also dates back to the United States Civil War and brings a great rustic vibe.

Rasoi

25 N. Euclid Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108

(314) 361-6911

Indian. Rasoi, like many Indian restaurants is quite vegetarian and vegan friendly; however, unlike most Indian restaurants, they serve both Northern and Southern Indian cuisine. Don't miss their daily lunch buffet. Rasoi is located in the Central West End of St. Louis. The restaurant is closed between lunch and dinner, so please call ahead for hours. Reservations are accepted.

·Small Batch

3001 Locust St., St. Louis, MO 63103

(314) 380-2040

Vegetarian/seasonal/whiskey lounge. Small Batch is a restaurant and whiskey lounge located in the heart of Midtown. Enjoy simple and seasonal fare. Creative dishes include their Green Curry made of tofu, snap peas, white onion and Thai chili. Save room for vegan ice cream with warm berry compote.

·Sweet Art

2203 S 39th St., St. Louis, MO 63110

(314) 771-4278

Vegetarian/bakery/café. Combining an art studio and a cafe gives SweetArt a unique ambiance. This family owned bakery uses high quality ingredients to create decedent desserts including vegan options such as brownies, peanut butter cookies, cupcakes, and more. Be sure to stop by on Saturdays for brunch and vegan pancakes!

··Terror Tacos

3191 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63118

314-260-9996

Vegan/Mexican. Are you a passionate heavy metal fan and constantly crave Mexican cuisine? If so, Terror Tacos may just be a paradise for you! With hard-core rock filling every corner of the restaurant as you walk through the doors and a line of plant-based tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, and more waiting for you to try, this restaurant is perfect for anyone willing to try an experience like no other. Feeling adventurous? Try the extra spicy Deathwish Taco, double-layered and stuffed with house-made spicy chorizo, a fried jalapeno filled with chipotle cheese, and topped with Arbol chili-infused sour cream as well as diced and pickled jalapeño. Have a more tender mouth? Stick with something like the Tofu Terror Quesadilla, topped with cilantro lime tofu, green chili sauce, black beans, grilled fajita veggies, red cabbage, cheese, sour cream, and cilantro. Kids menu is available too! No matter who you are and what you need, Terror Tacos has something for you.

·Tree House Vegetarian Restaurant

3177 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63118

(314) 696-2100

Vegetarian/natural foods. Tree House Vegetarian Restaurant offers creative dishes featuring local and seasonal ingredients. Try the house-smoked seitan sausage, street tacos, or fried green tomatoes. The restaurant is located in the Tower Grove South area of St. Louis. Tree House is closed between lunch and dinner, so please call ahead for hours. Reservations are accepted. Outdoor seating is available.

··Vegan Deli and Butcher

5003 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116

Vegan/deli. The head chef and owner has put focus on creating a spin-off to East coast deli type foods, vegan-style. One of the items on the menu is a toasted bagel with cream cheese, lox, red onion, capers, and dill. The bagels are sourced from New York City, and they make homemade vegan lox by brining carrots with kelp powder for 48 hours! They also offer a variety of deli sandwiches including Italian Cold Cut and Philly Cheesesteak.

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St. Peter's

··Royally Baked

1211 Jungermann, St. Peter's, MO 63376

636-284-7064

Vegan/bakery. Pre-order cookies, brownies, cake jars, bars, and more. Pick them up or have them shipped.

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University City

Crazy Bowls and Wraps

7353 Forsyth, University City, MO 63130

(314) 725-5030

American. See description under Chesterfield, MO.

·Frida's Deli

622 N. and South Rd., University City, MO 63130

(314) 727-6500

Vegetarian/deli. Frida's Deli -- a vegetarian café named after the owner's cat -- is a lunchtime paradise for the health-conscious vegetarian. Frida's caters to individual tastes by providing customers the option to build their own sandwich, smoothie, or juice. With house-made seitan and organic tempeh, six different types of locally-made bread, vegan cheese, and a variety of vegan sauces, Frida's is sure to satisfy anyone looking for a great-tasting sandwich. Raw and gluten-free options are available.

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