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

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Barrington

··Plant City Barrington

188 County Rd, Barrington, RI 02806

401-429-2029

Vegan/eclectic. Plant City Barrington, located in Barrington Shopping Center, is an eclectic café that also offers a mini-market with items including plant-based dairy, snacks, dressings and condiments, and ice cream. If you’ve come to let someone else do the cooking, however, you can take your pick from hearty burgers like the Truffle Burger made with blue oyster mushrooms and a truffle aioli; pizzas including the margherita made with cashew mozzarella, almond parmesan, and fresh basil; and vibrant salads including the farro arugula pesto salad with farro, sweet potato, and soybeans, topped with a Green Goddess dressing. Grab a Nitro coffee if you need a pick-me-up, or for a refreshing sip try one of their smoothies or shakes, which include seasonal specials like the blueberry cheesecake shake with a graham cracker cookie crumble. If you’re looking for breakfast or for dinner, for a filling meal or a quick snack, for a caffeinated boost or a hydrating smoothie, this vegan city has it all.

··Thrive Tribe Café

60 Maple Ave., Barrington, RI 02806

401-264-0110

Vegan/coffeehouse/café. The founders of Thrive Tribe Café are united by a love of coffee and a commitment to well-being. Starting with the coffee, you can choose from options such as a Dirty Vanilla Chai Latte or a Cappuccino--or if tea is more your beverage, there are iced and hot options, including a Matcha Tea Latte made with maple syrup and oat milk. And music to every vegan’s ears: three types of milk appear on the menu—almond, oat (regular and dark chocolate), and soy. In addition to crepes and arepas, they offer acai bowls, sandwiches, and toasts, as well as baked goods including donuts. In the spirit of healing and alignment, you may opt for the Chakra Acai Bowl, which is gluten-free and made with peanut butter plus a wide variety of fruit including pineapple and blueberries, topped with granola, goji berries, and chocolate chips. Or you may want to conquer the day by starting it off with The Boss Boss crepe—made with cinnamon almond butter, blueberries, maple syrup, granola, and powdered sugar.

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Bristol

··Basil & Bunny

500 Wood St., Unit 214, Bristol, RI 02809

401-490-1918

Vegan/food truck. Although they serve salads, they want to show diners that vegan food is so much more. They offer bean and mushroom patties with various toppings and sauces such as smoky maple tempeh bacon, an herby cream sauce, horseradish-embellished White Barbecue, and Bourbon Brown Sugar to list a few. Their Chipotle Sweet Potato Chili is served with house-made cashew cheese. One of their most popular items is Crispy Chicken Seitan with Buffalo sauce which they make in house, as they do most of their items. Gluten-free options are available and you can note allergies when you place your online order. Happily, their website states that they “source local, non-GMO, and organic ingredients whenever possible.”

··Foglia

31 State St., Bristol, RI 02809

401-261-8173

Vegan. Foglia is a plant-based restaurant that offers house-made pasta dishes and other vegetable creations. Small dishes include summer corn gazpacho served with polenta and corn pudding as well as fried squash blossoms with an almond ricotta filling. Large plate pasta dishes on the menu include agnollotti packets of pasta filled with mushroom / tofu ricotta and a savory sherry sauce, and a “No-Crab” cake served with Napa slaw and fingerling potatoes. For dessert, cheesecake, sorbet, and gallette are offered.

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Cranston

··Lucy Juicy

2180 Broad St., Cranston, RI 02905

401-227-9699

Vegan/café/juice bar. A wide variety of smoothies are available including the tropical chaga monster with acai and chaga adaptogen mushroom; the Charlie with strawberry, lychee, and dragon fruit; and the Jan with iced coffee, vanilla protein powder, and banana. Smoothies can be blended with a choice of non-dairy milks such as coconut, almond, or oat milk. Acai bowls can be topped with house-made granola, coconut chips, and chia seed. Other plant-based menu items include a breakfast sandwich with JUSTEgg, a breakfast burrito, and grilled cheese made with a choice of sourdough or multigrain bread.

··Vita Sana

19 Sharpe Dr., Cranston, RI 02920

401-699-3256

Vegan. Vita Sana is located in Raffa Yoga. Several smoothies include “Strawberry Basil Detox” (strawberry, fresh basil, goji berries, chia seeds, choice of milk). Toasts include “White Bean Hummus” (hummus, cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, sprouts, and balsamic vinegar) and “Avocado & Pesto” (lemony avocado, tomato, sprouts, with herby sunflower seed pesto). Meals include “Rainbow Veggie” (quinoa & green base atop tomato, carrot, corn, cucumber, edamame, and purple cabbage with a honey-lime vinaigrette, available as a salad or wrap) and “Edamame Dumplings” (edamame veggie dumplings with black garlic sesame sweet chili). Large variety of “Grab & Go” items including desserts and juices are available.

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Cumberland

··Apothica Café

3 Dexter St., Cumberland, RI 02864

401-205-2063

Vegan café. Beverages play a starring role here. Flavors are “made in house, from scratch.” Besides hot chocolate, they serve locally roasted coffee in classic drinks, at least 16 specialty lattes at last count including: Peanut Butter Maple and Cardamom Vanilla. When you visit Apothica, you can find out for yourself about their Hot Donna and Sacred 7. These are all in addition to a myriad of imaginative Moon Milks/Tea Lattes like Blue Lotus Lavender with Butterfly Pea Flower, Ashwagandha and more. You just might meet your Matcha with several wonderful flavors like Lavender, Rose, and Dragon fruit. Maybe a flash of inspiration will strike you as you sip their Lightning Bolt Lemonade or Elderberry Hibiscus—another of many possibilities, all fresh squeezed. Breakfast offers Bagels with vegan spreads, weekly rotating baked goods, a Burrito, as well as sandwiches and wraps with eggs and cheese, some veggie fixings, hot sauces or garlic herb spreads. Lunch brings a Mexican-inspired Wrap, a burger and a couple of Mac N Cheese varieties served with a cashew sauce. Their Apothica at Night menu serves up house-made basil-enriched, Penne alla Vodka, and they’ve reinvented the Pot Pie with a veggie version of edamame, carrot, potatoes, asparagus and a house-made biscuit. Enchanted by rosemary, lavender, gin, mescal, and maple, you might get happily Lost in the Woods of their vast Cocktail/Mocktail selections which include both Fig and Espresso Martinis, as well as a host of herb and fruit infused rum, gin and liquor blends. Is it one of those mornings? How about a Breakfast Cocktail, like Iced Coffee Spiked with black walnut vodka, or a rum, cinnamon, sweet almond Horchata? Maybe a Classic Mimosa or one of their more exotic flavors like Passionfruit would do the trick? Don’t forget Dessert: Gluten Free Fruit tart with vanilla custard, Crème Brulee or Warm Chocolate Cake drizzled with mocha for even more pizazz.

Bollywood Grill

1764 Mendon Rd., Cumberland, RI 02864

(401) 475-1477

Indian. Serves a range of classic vegetarian Indian dishes to chose from such as: Channa Masala, Tarka Daal, Vindaloo, or Aloo Gobi. There is also a vegetarian lunch menu and vegetarian soups, salads and appetizers!

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East Greenwich

Back to Basics Natural Foods

500 Main St., East Greenwich, RI 02818

(401) 885-2679

Natural foods store/organic. Specializing in gluten-free, dairy-free, and wheat-free, Back to Basics is a very large natural foods market. With over 10,000 products, it's quite likely that you will find what you are looking for here. Among their offerings are organic produce, bulk foods, herbs, coffee and tea, and personal care items. Additionally, they have in-store computers with access to their Wellness Reference Library.

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Middletown

··Sprout and Lentil

796 Aquidneck, Unit 3, Middletown, RI 02842

401-426-0500

Vegan/American. Sprout and Lentil offers a selection of burgers, wraps, and baked goods. Burgers include BBQ jackfruit burger with house-made BBQ sauce and the signature V-Rex spicy black bean burger with melted V-cheddar on a pretzel roll. Farm-to-table soups such as Thai red curry change with the season. Dessert items include cinnamon rolls and triple chocolate brownies. Sprout and Lentil also offers Shabbat meals and cooking classes.

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Narragansett

Crazy Burger Café & Juice Bar

144 Boon St., Narragansett, RI 02882

(401) 783-1810

Eclectic. The décor at Crazy Burger is predictably fun, with pale-green walls, paper lanterns, and ornaments hanging from the ceiling. Among the offerings here are veggie soups, sandwiches, veggie burgers, and a vegan tofu scramble.

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Newport

A-Market

181 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI 02840

(401) 846-8137

Natural foods store. A-Market carries health food, nutritional products, and more. They are located in the Bellevue Gardens Shopping Plaza.

Lucia Italian Restaurant

186B - 190B Thames St., Newport, RI 02840

(401) 846-4477

Italian/pizza. Lucia's offers meat substitutes in meals and delicious vegetarian pasta dishes. Their separate vegetarian menu includes Seitan Saporito and Fusilli all'Arrabbiata. Reservations are accepted.

··Root

6 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840

(401) 847-2727

Vegan/natural foods/juice bar. Root is a vegan juice bar and eatery offering fresh, simple juices, smoothies, and bowls. Try a fan favorite, “Tickled Pink,” a juice made from watermelon, cucumber, lemon, and pink sea salt. They also offer a variety of toasts including avocado, peanut butter, and smashed white bean.

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Pawtucket

·Garden Grille Café

727 East Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02860

(401) 726-2826

Vegetarian café. Garden Grille Café is an all-vegetarian restaurant with a wide range of selections. Menu items include Black Bean Cakes, Udon Noodle Hot Pot, Vegan Macaroni & Cheese (gluten-free), Roasted Butternut Squash Quesadilla, and the Tempeh Reuben. They offer a great and inexpensive daily lunch special of soup, salad, and bread. The Vegan Chocolate Chip Pancakes at Sunday's brunch are not to be missed!

Rasoi: Regional Cuisines of India

727 East Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02860

(401) 728-5500

Indian. As its name suggests, Rasoi: Regional Cuisines of India serves dishes from various Indian cuisines, with coastal steamed meals alongside southern dosa. The menu has a section dedicated to vegetarian meals, and dishes with cheese can be substituted with tofu. Rasoi offers vegetarian, dairy-free, and gluten-free buffets on certain days. The restaurant is located in the Blackstone Place Mall.

··Wildflour Vegan Bakery & Café

727 East Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02860

(401) 475-4718

Vegan/bakery/café/juice bar. Wildflour strives to provide healthy and delicious food to the community. They use organic ingredient as much as possible, as well as local ingredients and recycled packaging. Try vegan frappes, breakfast and dessert pastries, salads, vegan chili, avo toast, and much more. Also, enjoy their outdoor patio.

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Portsmouth

The Green Grocer

934 E. Main Rd., Portsmouth, RI 02871

(401) 683-0007

Natural foods store/organic. The Green Grocer is all about eating naturally and offers many vegetarian and vegan foods. They have a great, small-town feel with a personable and knowledgeable staff that is passionate about what they do. They offer organic produce as well as prepared foods and soups. Check out their Indian hot food bar. The Green Grocer supports causes like advocating for non-GMOs and shares information about current environmental and political farming or food-related actions.

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Providence

(For restaurant listings in the surrounding areas, see East Greenwich and Pawtucket.)

··Besina

334 S. Water St., Providence, RI 02903

401-429-2029

Vegan. Totally vegan and palm-oil free, this restaurant serves unique meals and drinks inspired by Latin-American cuisine. With a view of the Providence river and skyline, Besina also has a bar serving up a large selection of tequila, wine, and unique cocktails. Try one of the many sharing plates, taco options, or delicious desserts. They also serve brunch on weekends, offering classic items like Bloody Mary cocktails and Huevos Rancheros.

··Double Zero

Plant City Food Hall, 334 S. Water St., Providence, RI 02903

(401) 429-2029

Vegan/pizzeria. Enjoy a wide variety of ceative vegan pizzas including Farro-Fennel Sausage, Creamy Artichoke, White Pizza, and more. They also offer a variety of salads and side dishes, as well as desserts. Located on the 2nd floor of the Food Hall.

East Side Pockets

278 Thayer St., Providence, RI 02906

(401) 453-1100

Middle Eastern. East Side Pockets is a fast food Middle Eastern restaurant with many vegetarian items (clearly marked on the menu). Options include hummus, grape leaves, falafel, and vegetarian lentil soup. This is a family-owned restaurant with a lot of history; the original owners were immigrants from Syria.

··Green Wok

65 Bath St., Providence, RI 02908

401-942-1818

Vegan/Asian. They offer Signature Dishes which change weekly. Many selections are gluten-free and often offer your choice of steamed, pan fried, or deep fried. Some of their many Appetizers are Peking Ravioli--Carrot, cabbage, and woodear mushrooms wrapped in a thick dough, Vegetable Egg or Spring Rolls, kale-based Vegetable Potstickers, Mushroom or Dumpling Soups, Teriyaki Beef Strips, the popular Vegan Sweet Cream Cheese Fried Wonton, and more. There are all sorts of veggie-based Rice and Noodle dishes like Pineapple Fried Rice or mildly spicy Pad Thai Noodle with rice noodles, carrot, cabbage, onion, bean sprouts, and peanuts. Main Courses include General Tao’s Chicken—breaded Seiten with sweet, spicy General Tso's sauce, Orange Tofu--breaded and firm in sweet, spicy orange sauce, Kung Pao Cauliflower--tempura-battered, mildly spiced, in Kung Pao sauce, Green Wok Noodle featuring chickpeas, corn, edamame, green cabbage, and onion, and Japanese Pickled Ginger “Beef” with green and red pepper and onion in Sweet & Sour Sauce, to note a few. To finish off your meal, there’s Sweet Red Bean Paste Sesame Balls.

India Restaurant

1060 Hope St., Providence, RI 02906

(401) 421-2600

Indian. India Restaurant promises to "add spice to your life." They cook all their dishes with canola oil rather than butter and serve a wide range of vegetarian & vegan menu items. Some of the most popular vegan choices include Aloo Tikki, the Naan Basket, Vegetable Samosas, Papri Chaat, and Chana Masala. Enjoy dining by the fireplace or outside on the front patio or back courtyard. India Restaurant is also pet-friendly! They welcome you and your dog to dine on their outdoor patio (equipped with special pegs to attach the leash). They make water and treats available along with a special canine menu, too!

Julian's

318 Broadway, Providence, RI 02909

(401) 861-1770

Brewpub. Vegan options are clearly labeled on their menu. Brunch options include vegan pancakes and French toast, vegan Benedict, scrambled tofu, and more. Dinner choices include a vegan tasting board, falafel wrap, many vegan side dishes, and more.

Kabob and Curry

261 Thayer St., Providence, RI 02906

(401) 273-8844

Indian. Kabob and Curry serves a range of classic Indian dishes, with a number of vegetarian items. Choose from baigan bharta (eggplant with onions and tomatoes), tandoori vegetable kabobs, veggie pakoras (fritters), and more. Those who can't decide can order the Maharani, the big vegetarian combination plate! They are happy to accommodate those with food allergies.

··Like No Udder

783 Hope St., Providence, RI 02906

(401) 419-8869

Vegan/ice cream parlor. Like No Udder is a vegan ice cream shop! In addition to non-dairy soft serve and hard ice cream, they offer vegan treats including shakes, floats, and candy bars. They also have a food truck.

··Make Out

Plant City, 344 S. Water St., Providence, RI 02903

(401) 429-2029

Vegan. Located in Plant City, Make Out offers oatmeal, yogurt, and acai bowls with toppings for breakfast. For lunch try one of their bowls based on either brown rice, garden herbed farro, lettuce green mix, or soy ginger quinoa then add toppings and a sauce. Their all-day menu features a wide variety of sandwiches including a breakfast wrap, as well as smoothies.

··New Burger

Plant City, 334 S. Water St., 1st Fl., Providence, RI 02903

(401) 429-2029

Vegan. New Burger has the perfect comfort food. Their food is elevated by the addition of truffle and guacamole to their burgers, and superfoods to their shakes. Combine the truffle wild mushroom burger, p.c. fries, and a vanilla hemp shake to make the ideal meal. This establishment is located in the Plant City food hall along with other vegan restaurants.

··PiANTA

408 Atwells Ave., Providence, RI 02909

401-499-5354

Vegan/Mediterranean. Chef and founder Michelle Politano combined her passion for her family’s Italian roots and cuisine with her desire to offer healthier yet still-tasty food regardless of one’s dietary preferences and PiANTA (which means “plant” in Italian) was born. The vegan menu offers a wide range of Italian and American-inspired comfort foods, with soy-free, nut-free, and gluten-free options. Satisfy the craving for hearty Italian fare with the Italian “chicken” cutlet sandwich or the Penne Alla Vodka pasta, or else try to choose from among the 4 grilled cheese variations—made with coconut-based rather than nut cheeses. Make sure to leave room for one of the decadent desserts, such as the chocolate cake with whipped peanut butter frosting.

··Providence Vegan Deli

783 Hope St., Providence, RI 02906

Vegan deli. An old-school deli offering a variety of innovative, high-quality seitan, carefully made classic deli sandwiches, a tasty assortment of salads, and more. Their variety of types of seitan are created in-house on a daily basis. Sandwiches are flavorful, fresh, and consistent with the spirit of traditional deli versions, featuring fresh bread from a nearby bakery and huge portions. However, it's all vegan! A few menu items seem to have a cult-like following among devoted customers (the "Frank" Italian grinder sub, the Cannonball sub, and Potato Salad come to mind). Some other customer favorites include the Firestorm spicy grinder sub, the Big Toona grinder sub, Olive Medley, Dropdead Kale Salad, and Artichoke Salad. There are a few gluten-free options on the rotating menu. Orders can be placed online or in person, and there are a few tables available on site for diners. The shop is located on the east side of Like No Udder (with which they share a space), only four miles from the Massachusetts border. In addition, the location is wheelchair accessible, with no steps or stairs on site. As for parking, please note that there is a small lot in front of the building, as well as street parking available.

Thai Star Restaurant

1088 Chalkstone Ave., Providence, RI 02908

(401) 421-5840

Thai. Located near the intersection of Chalkstone and Academy Avenues, Thai Star has a variety of appetizers, like fried tofu, and main courses, such as Pad Thai. Practically every entrée can be prepared with tofu, including four different curries. Don't forget to ask that the fish sauce be left off.

··Veggie Fun

123 Dorrance St., Providence, RI 02903

(401) 270-4700

Vegan/Asian Fusion. Veggie Fun serves an all-vegan menu of Asian delights. Try dishes like Orange Veggie Beef, Sweet Citrus Soy Chicken, Malaysian Curry Stew, or Tofu Teriyaki Sizzling Platter. Don't miss their weekday lunch specials!

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Warwick

··Plant City X

70 Centerville Rd., Warwick, RI 02886

(401) 324-5199

Vegan. Plant City X is a plant-based drive-through. Inside offers an aesthetically pleasing dining experience, with all-white décor and plant accents. Breakfast options include a variety of parfaits, sandwiches and wraps, and avocado toast. Lunch and dinner options include Sweet Chili Cheese Fries, Kale Caesar Salad, “Chik” Nuggets, Truffle Mac & Cheese, and a variety of burgers and sandwiches. Don’t forget to try a shake on the way out!

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