Vegetarian Dining In the Greater Baltimore Area
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Annapolis
Potato Valley Café
47 State Cir., Ste. 100, Annapolis, MD 21401 (410) 267-0902
Café. The Potato Valley Café offers oven roasted potatoes as well as sandwiches and salads. Their "South of the Valley" potato includes beans, corn, lime, mango, and peppers. Make sure to check out their daily specials.
Open Monday through Saturday for lunch. Closed Sunday. Limited service, vegan options, take-out, espresso/cappuccino
VISA/MC, $
• Rutabaga Craft Juicery
4 Ridgely Ave, Annapolis St., Annapolis, MD 21401 (410) 267-0261
Vegetarian Juice Bar. Conveniently located with easy access to Rt. 50,
Rt. 450, and downtown Annapolis, this juice bar offers premium
cold-pressed juices and smoothies as well as a limited, and always
changing, breakfast and lunch menu. The food is all-vegetarian, and you
can often find vegan and/or gluten-free dishes available. Food is made
daily in small quantities. Lunch items are available from 11 am until
they are sold out each day. The owner/operators encourage you to call
ahead to find out what's on the menu, as well as to ask if there's
anything left!
Open Monday through Saturday for breakfast, lunch, and early dinner. Closed Sunday. Counter service, vegan options, fresh juices, take-out
VISA/MC/AMX/DISC, $
Baltimore
(For restaurant listings in the surrounding areas, see Columbia, Ellicott City, Owings Mills, Pikesville, Randallstown, Timonium, and Towson.)Akbar
823 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21201 (410) 539-0944
Indian. Akbar features authentic Indian cuisine with a wide variety of vegetarian dishes. This restaurant has consistently given great service.
Open Wednesday through Monday for lunch and dinner. Closed Tuesday. Full service, vegan options, take-out, catering, wine/beer/alcohol
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$
Alexander's Tavern
710 South Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231 (410) 522-0000
Tavern. If you're in the mood for delicious vegan pub food, then Alexander's is a perfect choice. Their separate vegan menu offers the classics, including nachos, boardwalk fries, pizza, and quesadillas.
Open daily for lunch and dinner.. Full service, vegan options, take-out, wine/beer/alcohol
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$
Ambassador Dining Room
3811 Canterbury Rd., Baltimore, MD 21210 (410) 366-1484
Indian. This restaurant is located near Johns Hopkins University and offers a formal environment with outdoor patio seating, weather permitting. Enjoy a wide selection of vegetarian Indian dishes. The food tends to be spicy, so you may want to request that it be prepared mildly.
Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, wine/beer, catering, take-out
VISA/MC, $$$
•• Cajou Creamery
411 Howard St., Baltimore, MD 21201 (410) 929-2644
Vegan Ice Cream Parlor. Cajou Creamery is committed to making ice cream better, using real vegan ingredients that are responsibly sourced. Their frozen treats are nut-based and come in creative flavors such as Mexican CaCao, Horchata, Baklava, Blueberry Cheesecake, and more.
Open Wednesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Closed Monday and Tuesday.. Counter service, take-out
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$
•• Cinnaholic
The Rotunda, 727 W 40th St. Ste 137, Baltimore, MD 21211 (443) 449-7300
Vegan/Bakery. Enjoy a wide variety of frostings and toppings on delicious vegan cinnamon buns. They also offer cookies, brownies, mini-cinnamon buns, and cinnacakes.
Open daily for brunch and dinner. Counter service, vegan options
VISA/MC/AMEX, $-$$
Vegan/Donuts. Enjoy a wide variety of gorgeous vegan donuts. Please note that they might sell-out of donuts before closing time.
Open Friday through Sunday for breakfast and lunch. Closed Monday through Thursday. Counter service, vegan options
VISA/MC/AMEX, $
•• Corner Juice Bar and General Store
2400 Fleet St., Baltimore, MD 21201-5403 (410) 844-1538
Vegan/Juice Bar. Choose from their selection of juices and smoothies
including choices such as Fresh Start Juice (spinach, pear, honeydew,
green apple, and ginger) or Barb's Oat Blast Smoothie (banana, peach,
oats, cinnamon, pine nuts, pear juice, and oat mylk).
Closed Monday. Open Saturday- Sunday for brunch. Counter service, vegan options, take-out, fresh juices
VISA/MC/AMX, $
Daily Grind
1720 Thames St., Baltimore, MD 21231 (410) 558-0399
Coffeehouse/café. Nestled among the many waterfront shops and restaurants of Fells Point, the Daily Grind embodies the hip and quirky atmosphere that has come to characterize the lively neighborhood. Surf the Internet for free while munching on a bagel with hummus, a vegan veggie burger with spicy chipotle sauce, or the freshly made soup of the day.
Open Monday through Friday for three meals. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Counter service, vegan options, take-out, catering, espresso/cappuccino, soymilk, smoothies
VISA/MC/AMEX, $
Dalesio's Restaurant
829 Eastern Ave., Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 539-1965
Italian. Attractive restaurant located in Little Italy with several vegetarian selections. Terrace balcony with outdoor dining. Valet parking offered.
Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Open Sunday for dinner. Full service
VISA/MC/AMEX, $$$
Darbar: Cuisine of India
1911 Aliceanna St., #13, Baltimore, MD 21231 (410) 563-8008
Indian. Darbar: Cuisine of India offers traditional Indian food including vegetarian selections. Try Dal Bukhari, Aloo Gobi, or Chana Masala. They also feature a daily lunch buffet. Darbar is located in the Canton/Fells Point area of Baltimore. The restaurant is closed between lunch and dinner, so please call ahead for hours. Reservations are accepted.
Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, catering
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$
•• Dodah's Kitchen
1210 N.Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21201 (202) 883-6324
Vegan/soul food. Some favorite menu items are the mac n' cheese (made with handmade soy cheese), 'crab' cakes, and collard greens. Dodah's Kitchen is also known for its desserts, such as decadent chocolate cake and mouthwatering blueberry cheesecake.
Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Open Sunday for lunch. Counter service.. vegan options, take-out, catering
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$
Dukem Restaurant
1100 Maryland Ave., Baltimore, MD 21201 (410) 385-0318
Ethiopian. Newly remodeled, cozy restaurant near the University of Baltimore. Try the wonderful vegetarian combo platters consisting of spicy lentil stew, yellow peas, greens, cabbage and potatoes, and/or salad.
Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Full service, vegan options
VISA/MC/AMEX, $$-$$$
Golden West Café
1105 W. 36th St., Baltimore, MD 21211 (410) 889-8891
Eclectic. This Hampden restaurant offers a wide variety of vegetarian and vegan options. Breakfast and brunch features New Mexican dishes such as the Drew special, which is vegan. For lunch and dinner, try BBQ Un-Chicken, The Riblet, Vegan Burrito, and more. Golden West is closed between lunch/brunch and dinner, so please call ahead for hours.
Open Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner. Open Saturday and Sunday for brunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out
$$
•• Harmony Bakery
3446 Chestnut Ave., Baltimore, MD 21211 (410) 235-3870
Vegan/Natural Foods. Harmony Bakery serves up healthy vegan and gluten-free items including a wide range of baked goods such as sticky buns, donuts, savory tarts, and much more. They also offer other items including a quinoa salad, potato salad, and more.
Open Tuesday through Saturday for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open Sunday for brunch until sold out. Closed Monday. Counter service, vegan options
VISA/MC/AMX/DISC, $-$$
Johnny Rad's
2108 Eastern Ave., Baltimore, MD 21231 (443) 759-6464
Pizzeria/tavern. Johnny Rad's is a pizzeria tavern offering vegan pizza options including vegan cheese and vegan “meat” alternatives. They also serve salads and bar fare.
Open Monday through Thursday for dinner through late night. Open Friday through Sunday for lunch and dinner.. Full service, vegan options, take-out, beer/wine
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$
•• Koshary Corner
301 W. 29th St., Baltimore, MD 21211 (240) 319-4011
Vegan/Egyptian. Dine on traditional Egyptian food at this all vegan, gluten-free stall in R House located in the Remington neighborhood not far from Johns Hopkins Homewood Campus. Offerings include "Koshary," the national dish of Egypt, a bowl consisting of rice (or quinoa), pasta, chickpeas, lentils, vinaigrette, and crispy fried onions. Also try their Falafel salad with a choice of homemade dressings, Tofu and Quinoa Salad, Vegan Chicken Shawerma Bowl, Moussaka Bowl, Kofta Basket, Turkish coffee, and more.
Open daily for lunch and dinner. Counter service, vegan options, take-out, catering
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$
Kumari Restaurant
911 N Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 (410) 547-1600
Nepalese. Nice selection of vegetarian dishes at this new restaurant on Charles Street. The Vindi Masala will definitely make you an okra fan and the Aloo Gobi Masala is one of the best examples of the dish in Baltimore.
Open daily. Full service, vegan options, catering, takeout
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$-$$$
Lebanese Taverna
719 S. President St., Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 244-5533
Lebanese. With decorative accents like lanterns and backgammon tables, the atmosphere at Lebanese Taverna is elegant and inviting. Choose from vegetarian dishes such as Eggplant Ratatouille, Falafel, Grape Leaves, and Baba Ghanouj. Or create your own meal at their Hummus Bar! This popular Middle Eastern restaurant offers cooking classes and outdoor dining in some locations. The location in Baltimore overlooks the Harbor East Marina. Reservations are recommended.
Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, catering, espresso/cappuccino, beer/wine/alcohol
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC/DC, $$
• Liquid Earth
1626 Aliceanna St., Baltimore, MD 21231 (410) 276-6606
Vegetarian/natural foods/juice bar. Liquid Earth is best-known for its smoothies and fresh juices, but it also serves light vegetarian fare with many vegan options. They offer inexpensive soups, salads, sandwiches, and raw foods, using organic and local ingredients whenever possible.
Hours are seasonal. Call ahead. Limited service, vegan options, take-out, catering, fresh juices, soymilk, smoothies, espresso/cappuccino
VISA/MC, $-$$
•• My Mamas Vegan
3008 Greenmount Ave., Baltimore, MD 21218
Vegan. Menu features items like tacos, sandwiches, burgers, and bowls. Try the cauliflower bites in either the sticky Asian or Thai chili sauce or the Hawaiian girl fried Chickn' sandwich featuring pineapple, grilled garlic buttery onions, pepper jack cheese, and bourbon sauce. Also check out the delicious donuts and other vegan treats.
Open Wednesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday through Tuesday. Counter service, vegan options, take-out
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$
Mt. Washington Pizza & Subs
1620 Kelly Ave., Baltimore, MD 21209 (410) 664-1111
Indian. Besides pizza and veggie subs, this restaurant has an entire Indian menu with a vegetarian section.
Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out
$-$$
• Naked Lunch
711 W. 40th St., Baltimore, MD 21211 (410) 494-6658
Vegetarian. Located in Mom's Organic Market. Enjoy veggie bowls and soup.
Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Counter service, fresh juices, vegan options, take-out
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $
OK Natural Food Store
11 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21203 (410) 837-3911
Natural foods store. Located in the theater district near Penn Station, MICA, and the University of Baltimore, this natural foods store offers supplements, groceries, herbs, organic produce, and boxed sandwiches for lunch.
Open Monday through Friday for three meals. Open Saturday for lunch and dinner. Open Sunday for lunch and early dinner. Take-out, vegan options
VISA/MC,
•• Oleum
301 Light St., Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 231-3102
Vegan. Oleum strives to create globally inspired cuisine with seasonal, local ingredients. They do their best to honor special requests. Some of their Small Plates are: sweet & savory, crisp, panko Fried Eggplant, Falafel with fresh herbs and lime tahini sauce, and Batata Harra which is pan fried spiced, Lebanese potatoes. Mains include several pasta dishes and there are lots of pizza possibilities. If you're hungry and creative, Build Your Own (BYO) Neapolitan style pizza, beginning with 12" hand stretched house dough, a base of house marinara and house cheez. Next, choose any two toppings and then build from there. Children might enjoy the 6-inch Kids Cheez Pizza with house marinara and mixed mozzarella. A La Carte Sides include Muhammara--a dip of fire roasted red peppers, walnuts, garlic, tomato, pomegranate molasses, sumac, Aleppo pepper, panko & parsley, a few Hummus variations, and more. There are also a couple of salads and a soup. You may want to leave room for desserts too.
Open Wednesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Limited service, vegan options, take-out, delivery, catering
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$$
One World Café
100 W. University Pkwy., Baltimore, MD 21210 (410) 235-5777
American. Mostly vegetarian restaurant located near Johns Hopkins University. Soups are prepared daily and smoothies are made with real fruit and 100% juice. Sample lunch items include Tempeh Reuben and Philly Steakless Sub. Dinner selections feature Thai Vegetable Tempeh Stir-fry and Tandoori Tofu. Usually will have at least one vegan dessert.
Open Monday through Saturday for three meals through late night service. Open Sunday for brunch. Full service, vegan options, take-out, catering, fresh juices, smoothies, espresso/cappuccino, soymilk, beer/wine/alcohol
VISA/MC/AMEX, $-$$
PaperMoon Diner
227 W. 29th St., Baltimore, MD 21211 (410) 889-4444
American/eclectic. This diner offers a few vegetarian selections including grilled eggplant, an avocado and sprout sandwich, and sautéed greens with garlic.
Open Wednesday through Monday for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Closed Tuesday. Full service, take-out
$
Paulie Gee's Hampden
3535 Chestnut Ave., Baltimore, MD 21211 (410) 889-3535
Pizzeria. This Hampden pizzeria offers a number of options for vegetarians/vegans. A popular vegan option is "In Ricotta Da Vegan" (tomatoes, house-made fennel sausage, cashew dollops, baby arugula, and olive oil).
Open Tuesday through Sunday for dinner. Closed Monday. Full service, beer/wine, take-out
VISA/MC/AMX/DISC, $$
• Pure Raw Juice
1401 Riverside Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230 (410) 659-6928
727 W 40th St., Ste. 142, Baltimore, MD 21224 (443) 501-4000
Vegetarian/Juice Bar. Pure Raw Juice serves organic and raw foods, fresh juices and smoothies. The menu is almost entirely vegan, apart from some choices which do contain honey. Notable menu items include the "RX Green", a juice blend containing spinach or kale, romaine, green apple, cucumber, celery and lemon, and "Bancado", a smoothie with kale, banana, avocado, dates, and almond mylk.
Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Counter service, vegan options, fresh juices, take-out
$-$$
• Red Emma's Bookstore Coffeehouse
3128 Greenmount Ave., Baltimore, MD 21218 (443) 601-3072
Vegan. After you've browsed the anarchist literature in their bookstore, relax with a cup of coffee and a vegan dessert. Red Emma's menu also includes vegan lox bagel, falafel pita or salad, hummus and pita, spinach pie, soup, grilled cheez, TLT, veggie burger, crab cake sandwich with fries, and more. Free Wi-Fi is available. Open Tuesday through Saturday for brunch and dinner. Open Wednesday through Saturday for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open Sunday for brunch and lunch.
Closed Monday and Tuesday. Counter service, take-out, catering, vegan options
VISA/MC, $-$$
•• Refocused Vegan
429 N. Eutaw St., Baltimore, MD 21201
Vegan. Refocused Vegan aims to change up the narrative that says “Vegan food can’t be delicious”. With vegan takes on classic comfort foods, from burgers, vegan “chicken” fingers, mac ‘n’ cheese, and many more, Refocused Vegan is the perfect place to indulge your cravings.
Open Wednesday through Sunday for dinner. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Limited service, vegan options, take-out
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $
•• Swap Out the Swine
5604 York Rd., Baltimore, MD 21212 (443) 897-2393
Vegan BBQ. Keeping pigs safe, one plate at a time! Many dishes are listed gluten-free. They offer scratch-made sides including Smoky Baked Beans slow cooked in a slightly tanged hickory sauce; Ginger Glazed Whole Green Beans saut�ed with soy, sweet onions, and bell peppers; and Miss Pat's Vegan Potato Salad. Some platters are Chicken Shrooms, mesquite smoked, dry rubbed chicken fingers--choose "noney" mustard or ranch dipping sauce; Shroomacon BLT crispy mushroom bacon with salad fixings on country white or whole grain bread; and Pulled Mushroom Sandwich showcasing BBQ pulled shrooms on a vegan brioche with fresh coleslaw.
Open Wednesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday through Tuesday. Take-out only, vegan options
VISA/MC/AMEX, $-$$
Roland Park Bagels
500 West Cold Spring Ln., Baltimore, MD 21210
Bagel Shop. Offers a wide variety of vegan options including bagels with vegan cream cheese or margarine; bagel with JustEgg, vegan sausage, and vegan cheese; vegan BLT sandwich; falafel wrap; vegan pizza bagel; Beyond Burger or vegan black bean burger; falafel salad; and more.
Open daily for breakfast and lunch. Counter service, vegan options, smoothies, take-out, delivery
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC/DC, $-$$
The Helmand
806 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21201 (410) 752-0311
Afghan. The Helmand offers a fine dining experience of Afghan cuisine served in an elegant setting. Their menu includes a section of vegetarian entrées including Vegetarian Dolma (eggplant filled with spinach in sun-dried tomato and herb sauce) and Vegetarian Aushak (ravioli filled with leeks). The Helmand is right in the heart of Mount Vernon. Reservations are accepted.
Open nightly for dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, catering
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC/DC, $$
•• The Land of Kush
840 N. Eutaw St., Baltimore, MD 21201 (410) 225-5874
Vegan/soul food. The Land of Kush offers delicious soul food that is 100% vegan! Enjoy Curry Chikun, BBQ Rib Tips, Smothered Drumsticks, Candied Yams, or Smoked Collard Greens. The Land of Kush is located in the Mount Vernon area of Baltimore near Maryland General Hospital.
Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Open Sunday for lunch and early dinner. Limited service, take-out, catering
VISA/MC, $-$$
Tov Pizza
6313 Reisterstown Rd., Baltimore, MD 21215 (410) 358-5238
Kosher dairy. Pizzas and falafel are available at this primarily vegetarian dairy restaurant that serves some fish. $10.00 minimum with credit cards.
Open Sunday through Thursday for lunch and dinner. Open Friday for lunch. Open Saturday for dinner. Counter service, vegan options, take-out
VISA/MC, $
• Urban Lyfe Center and Juice Bar
3223 Eastern Ave.,, Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 469-9965
Vegan. Urban Lyfe Center is not only a juice bar; they also serve sweet treats such as vegan truffles and plant-based brownies, along with sandwiches such as Urban chick' burgers, avocado toast, and a no-tuna sandwich. Additionally, they offer colorful different Acai Bowls and smoothies.
Open Sunday through Friday for breakfast and lunch. Closed Saturday. Counter service, vegan options, take-out, fresh juices, smoothies.
VISA/MC/DISC, $-$$
Verde Pizza
641 South Montford Ave., Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 522-1000
Pizza/Italian. Verde Pizza offers a range of authentic Italian pizzas,
calzones, pasta, and salads. With a whole section of their menu
dedicated to vegan pizza, Verde caters to all crowds. Vegan Cipolla is a
Neapolitan style pizza topped with caramelized onions, zucchini, roasted
red peppers, basil and extra virgin olive oil. They also offer gluten
free pizza for those with allergies! If you aren’t in the mood for
pizza, they have plenty of salad options that could easily be made vegan
like the roasted beet salad with arugula and balsamic vinegar hold the
cheese.
Open Mon.-Fri. for dinner. Open Sat. and Sun. for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out
VISA/MC/AMS/DISC, $$
Zaatar
1019 S. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21230 (410) 539-0944
Middle Eastern. Zaatar is located in the Federal Hill neighborhood just south of the Baltimore Harbor area. Vegan and vegetarian options are clearly marked on their menu. There are many creative appetizers including falafel, grape leaves, Veggie Kibbeh (stuffed pumpkin, bulgur, and almond fritters), spinach pie, Mohamarah (walnuts, pistachios, tomato, onion, and bread), Foul Dip (fava bean dip), and tabbouleh. They also offer falafel sandhiches and hummus sandwiches, Mujadara (rice and lentil dish), veggie kababs, and more.
Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, catering
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$
Bethesda
•• Planta
4910 Elm St., Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 407-2447
Vegan. Planta's Bethesda location offers a carefully curated experience in a modern, bright, elegant ambiance with plenty of plants. Even the utensils have been carefully selected for aesthetics, and their kitchen practices are also thoughtful, with menus selected to take account of seasonality and available local produce, and a commitment to operating a paperless and reduced-waste environment. Food includes inventive sushi such as mushroom bacon inari; salads; pasta dishes; pizzas; and snack and share options like steamed dumplings. They also have a separate brunch menu and an extensive drinks list (including "free spirits anti-intoxicant tonics" like matcha mojito as well as cocktails and wines).
Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, fresh juices, beer/wine/alcohol, catering
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$$
•• Rooted3
4916 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814 (240) 206-1265
Vegan/Organic. Provides plant-based meals to every individual with allergies or dietary restrictions. Customers can "build their own" healthy and delicious bowls with a plethora of toppings to choose from. You also have the choice of sides, including fries, cauliflower bites, and plant-based fritters. Rooted3 aims to reduce our environmental footprint one bowl at a time
Open Monday through Saturday for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Closed Sunday. Full service, vegan options, alcohol, take-out
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$
Burtonsville
Ahadu Ethiopian Cuisine
15510 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD 20866 (240) 722-6900
Ethiopian. Ahadu's Ethiopian Cuisine is a small but inviting café. They offer a variety of vegan dishes including cabbage and potato, red lentils, chickpea salad, collard greens, string beans, split pea, tomato salad, and much more. They only use canola oil to cook, and offer 95% of their dishes with a gluten-free option. Enjoy traditional Ethiopian music while you dine at Ahadu's.
Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, catering, smoothies, espresso/cappuccino, soymilk, beer/wine
VISA/MC/DISC, $-$$
Clarksville
•• Great Sage
5809 Clarksville Square Dr., Clarksville, MD 21029 (443) 535-9400
Vegan/organic/gourmet. Enjoy fine gourmet dining at the all-vegan Great Sage. With an international flavor and emphasis on organic ingredients, their menu includes gluten-free, soy-free, and raw foods selections. Between lunch and dinner, they offer a lite fare menu. They feature live music from local musicians on Thursday evenings. When weather permits, you can dine on their lovely outdoor patio. Reservations are recommended on weekends.
Open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Open Sunday for brunch and dinner. Closed Monday. Full service, take-out, fresh juices, smoothies, soymilk, espresso/cappuccino, beer/wine/alcohol, special beverages
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$-$$$
Cockeysville
Baja Fresh
11121 York Rd., Suite H, Cockeysville, MD 21030 (410) 584-7400
Mexican. Made-to-order veggie or bean burritos, tacos, enchiladas, and fajitas.
Open daily. Counter service, take-out
VISA/MC/AMEX, $
Café Spice
10540 York Rd., Cockeysville, MD 21030 (410) 891-8740
Indian. Café Spice offers many classic Indian vegan dishes. These options can be found in the "Vegetarian Delicacies" section of their menu, which is quite large.
Open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Closed Monday. Full service, vegan options, take-out, fresh juices, special beverages, BYOB
VISA/MC/AMEX, $$
Columbia
Homeslyce Pizza Bar
9400 Snowden River Pkwy., Columbia, MD 21045 (443) 491-4000
Pizzeria/Middle Eastern.
Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, beer/wine/alcohol, catering, delivery
VISA/MC/AMX/DISC, $$
Hunan Manor
7091 Deepage Dr., Columbia, MD 21045 (410) 381-1134
Chinese. Hunan Manor offers many vegetarian dishes using mock "meat" and tofu. Be sure to request details about their vegetarian specialties.
Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, delivery, beer/wine/alcohol
VISA/MC, $$-$$$
Ellicott City
Little Market Café & Bakery
3731 Hamilton St., Ellicott City, MD 21043 (410) 539-0944
Cafe and Bakery. This quaint café offers several vegan options including the Merryman St. (bagel with choice of vegan bacon or sausage and homemade vegan cream cheese), the Humane Leaguer (bagel with vegan egg, vegan sausage, vegan chipotle mayo, and baby spinach), and the 7 Hills Rd. (bagel with vegan egg, vegan bacon, and vegan creamy cheese). Other sandwich options include the Old Columbia (hickory smoked Tofurky, creamy Chao cheese, greens, tomato and vegan mayo on Sourdough bread) and the Frederick Road (peppered Tofurky, cayenne Chao cheese, chipotle vegan mayo, greens, and tomato on sourdough bread) Outdoor seating weather permitting. They sometimes have live music.
Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and early dinner. Counter service, vegan options, take-out
VISA/MC/AMX/DISC, $
Tigi's Ethiopian Restaurant
8459 Baltimore National Pike, Ste. #14., Ellicott City, MD 21043 (202) 642-8687
Ethiopian. Tigi's offers a special vegan menu, as well as a small listing of vegan combo platters. Options include pumpkin stew cooked with spices, simmered brown lentils in mild sauce, and crumbled tofu with sautéd onions and tomatoes.
Open Sunday and Tuesday through Thursday for dinner. Open Friday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Closed Monday. Full service, vegan options, take-out
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$
Frederick
Hunan Gourmet
915 W. Seventh St., Frederick, MD 21701 (301) 695-0446
Chinese. Hunan Gourmet offers a Vegetarian Menu with appetizers, soups, and vegetable dishes, and entrées made from mock chicken (gluten), beef (gluten puff), and pork (tofu jerky). They offer vegetarian versions of traditional Chinese cuisine like Kung Pao Chicken and Szechuan Beef, as well as unique items like Beef Mimosa (orange-flavored gluten puff and red pepper in a spicy brown sauce) and Sweet and Sour Spareribs (green pepper, carrots, pineapple, and dough staning in for the meat). Hunan is located in College Park Plaza and is near Hood College and Frederick Memorial Hospital.
Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service vegan options, take-out, delivery
VISA/MC/AMEX, $$
MOM's Organic Market
5273 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, MD 21704 (240) 566-1444
Natural foods store/organic. . MOM's Organic Market is a natural foods store with a large selection of organic and sustainable food. They offer many vegetarian and vegan alternatives and locally-crafted gourmet products. You can find personal care items as well as healthy pet products at this environmentally-minded market.
Open daily. Take-out, vegan options, fresh juices
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$
The Orchard
45 N. Market St., Frederick, MD 21701 (301) 663-4912
Natural foods. This completely natural foods restaurant is located in the heart of downtown Frederick.
Open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday and Monday. Full service, vegan options, take-out, wine/beer
VISA/MC/AMEX, $$
Gaithersburg
Hunan Café
18749 N. Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (301) 519-8688
Chinese. Hunan Café offers several vegetarian and vegan versions of delicious Chinese favorites.
Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, delivery
VISA/MC, $
Thai House Restaurant
8369 Snouffer School Rd., Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (301) 963-1800
Thai. The menu features original spicy Thai foods and 30 vegetarian dishes made without MSG. Thai House is closed between lunch and dinner, so please call ahead for hours.
Open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Closed Monday. Full service, vegan options, take-out, wine/beer
VISA/MC, $$
Hunt Valley
Noodles & Company
114 Shawan Rd., Hunt Valley, MD 21030 (410) 785-1839
International. . Large selection of noodle & pasta dishes. Add tofu to any dish for a minimal price. Our favorite dishes include Japanese Pan Noodles, Bangkok Curry, and Indonesian Peanut Sauté. Outdoor dining is available, weather permitting.
Open daily for lunch and dinner. Limited service, vegan options, take-out
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$
Laurel
Love Life Café
929 Washington Blvd., Laurel, MD 20707 (240) 786-6091
Vegetarian. Located in the strip mall near the intersection of routes 1 and 198. With spaced-out seating in a clean and trendy ambience, everyone is made to feel welcome and comfortable to enjoy teas, coffee, or espresso drinks (plant milks available) or pressed raw juices, and to nibble on the many vegan food options such as different pastries and healthy toast options, including avocado, tomato and onion toast, or cashew butter and jam toast (vegans should be careful to read the food menu carefully or ask the friendly staff, as some options normally include dairy or honey).
Open Monday through Saturday for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Closed Sunday.. Full service, vegan options, fresh juices, espresso, take-out
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $
Lutherville
Joey Chiu's Greenspring Inn
10801 Falls Rd., Lutherville, MD 21093 (410) 823-1125
Chinese. Attractive restaurant located near the shops at Green Spring Station. Limited vegetarian and vegan choices but Yu Shiang Eggplant is worth the trip. Vegetarian sushi is also an option.
Open daily. Full service, vegan options, take-out
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$-$$$
Owings Mills
•• Hue Café & Apothecary
10210 S. Dolfield Rd. Lower Level, Baltimore, MD 21117
Vegan.. Enjoy fine dining near Baltimore's Harbor. Weekend brunch items include Hazelnut Waffles, Kimchi Scramble, Mac & Cheese, Cheesy Grits, Braised Greens, various desserts, and more. Dinner dishes include Old Bay Chips and Scallion Dip, "Crab" Cake, Raw Heirloom Tomato Lasagne, Plant Burger, Curried Cauliflower, and dessert items such as NY Cheesecake and Chocolate Caramel Crunch. Reservations suggested.
Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday. Counter service, vegan options, take-out, lattes
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$
Noodles & Company
10450 Owings Mills Blvd., Owings Mills, MD 21117 (410) 753-4706
International. Large selection of noodle & pasta dishes. Add tofu to any dish for a minimal price. Our favorite dishes include Japanese Pan Noodles, Bangkok Curry, and Indonesian Peanut Sauté.
Open daily for lunch and dinner. Limited service, vegan options, take-out
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$
• Sunset Raw Juice Bar
10160 Reisterstown Rd., Ste. 20, Owings Mills, MD 21117 (410) 902-1111
Vegetarian/Juice Bar. Located in Foundry Row. Serves raw juices, smoothies, wellness shots, and acai bowls. The granola in the acai bowls is organic, dairy free, and gluten free.
Open daily. Counter service, fresh juices, vegan options, take-out
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$
Taj Palace
9419 Common Brook Dr., Ste. 105, Owings Mills, MD 21117 (410) 413-6361
Indian. Taj Palace has several clearly labelled vegan and vegetarian sections on the menu, and many dishes are made in the traditional tandoori clay oven. All entrees are served with basmati rice and customers can specify the desired spiciness of their food. Lentils, eggplant, and cauliflower are the staples of many vegan dishes. Taj Palace offers a lunch buffet.
Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, beer/wine/alcohol, take-out, catering
VISA/MC/DISC, $$
Parkville
Kitchen Of India
1842 E. Joppa Rd., Parkville, MD 21234 (410) 663-6880
Indian. This new restaurant offers a number of vegetarian specialities such as Bombay Aloo and Mushroom Bhaji. Staff is very accomodating to vegans.They also offer a daytime buffet 7 days a week.
Open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Closed Monday. Full service, vegan options, take-out, catering
VISA/MC, $$
New China House
2051 E. Joppa Rd., Parkville, MD 21234 (410) 668-1330
Chinese. . This carryout restaurant offers several gluten and tofu entrées known as monk dishes. So try Monk’s Hunan Beef or Monk’s General Tso’s Chicken. They also have vegetarian spring rolls and dumplings. Owner is very friendly and accommodating.
Open daily. Counter service, vegan options, take-out
VISA/MC, $$
Pikesville
Al Pacino Café
1330 Reisterstown Rd., Pikesville, MD 21208 (410) 844-7528
Middle Eastern/pizza. This café has great tasting Middle Eastern food and unique pizza combinations. All pizza is available without cheese or with soy cheese (contains casein). Al Pacino Café is located at the Festival at Woodholme.
Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out
VISA/MC, $$
Reisterstown
Sonny Lee's Hunan Taste
750 Main St. #104A, Reisterstown, MD 21136 (410) 833-7288
Chinese. You'll find many vegetarian dishes here including Szechuan Bean Curd, Moo Shu Vegetable, Yuba Delight, and Crispy Eggplant.
Closed Monday. Open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $
Rockville
MOM's Organic Market
5566 Randolph Rd., Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 816-4944
Natural foods store/organic. MOM's Organic Market is a natural foods store with a large selection of organic and sustainable food. They offer many vegetarian and vegan alternatives and locally-crafted gourmet products. You can find personal care items as well as healthy pet products at this environmentally-minded market. The Rockville location is at the intersection of Randolph Road and Nebel Street.
Open daily. Take-out, vegan options, fresh juices
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$
• Yuan Fu Vegetarian
798 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 762-5937
Vegetarian/Chinese. Yuan Fu's owner, Chef Tai, has 30 years of experience with vegetarian cuisine. They make all of their mock meats, using wheat gluten, tofu, and tofu skin. The inexpensive lunch menu includes Moo Shi Vegetables and Sweet and Sour "Chicken."
Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, fresh juices
VISA/MC/AMEX, $-$$
Silver Spring
•• PLNT Burger
833 Wayne Ave., Silver Sprint, MD 20910 (240 685-6286
Vegan/Burger Joint.. Located in Whole Foods, PLNT Burger is a straight-forward vegan burger shop. The patties are Beyond Meat, the "cheeses" are vegan, and the fries are herb seasoned. Pair it with an oat milk based soft-serve or a sweet tea, and you've got a nostalgic masterpiece of a meal.
Open daily for lunch and dinner. Counter service, vegan options, take-out
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $
Timonium
Baja Fresh
2080 York Rd. #150, Timonium, MD 21093 (410) 561-1050
Mexican. Made-to-order veggie or bean burritos, tacos, enchiladas, and fajitas.
Open daily. Counter service, take-out
VISA/MC/AMEX, $
MOM's Organic Market
20 W. Ridgely Rd., Timonium, MD 21093 (443) 921-1390
Natural foods store/organic. MOM's Organic Market is a natural foods store with a large selection of organic and sustainable food. They offer many vegetarian and vegan alternatives and locally-crafted gourmet products. You can find personal care items as well as healthy pet products at this environmentally-minded market. This location is in the Yorkridge Shopping Center off York and Ridgely in Lutherville-Timonium.
Open daily. Take-out, vegan options, fresh juices
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$
• Natural Juice Bar & Vegetarian Eats
65 W. Timonium Rd., Timonium, MD 21093 (410) 560-3133
Vegetarian/natural foods/deli/juice bar. Vegetarian deli and juice bar within a natural foods store. They feature a selection of tasty wraps, salads, and sandwiches including the Tofu Rambler and Falafel Wrap. Additionally, their deli case is full of grab-n-go items and soups are made fresh daily.
Open daily for lunch and dinner. Counter service, vegan options, take-out, fresh juices, smoothies
VISA/MC, $
Towson
Falafel House
20 Allegheny Ave., Towson, MD 21204 (410) 337-5225
Middle Eastern.. Falafel is available as a platter, salad, wrap, or pita. They also serve appetizers like Hummus and Pita and Tabouli Salad.
Open daily for lunch and dinner. Limited Service, vegan options, take-out
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $
Kathmandu Kitchen
22 Allegheny Ave., Towson, MD 21204 (410) 847-9595
Nepalese. For starters, there’s Kwati soup or Samosa Chat. Then try one of their House Specials like Veggie Momo, Alu Dum, or Aloo Tama Bodi. The staff is very eager to please.
Open daily. Full service, vegan options, take-out
VISA/MC/AMEX, $$
Spice and Dice Thai
1220 Joppa Rd. #108, Towson, MD 21286 (410) 494-8777
Thai. Vegetarian options are clearly marked on their menu and they are happy to make these items vegan. Dishes available include various salads, curries, noodle dishes, rice dishes, and more. Note that the curries are on the spicy side and you may want to request they be prepared a bit milder if you prefer.
Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full Service, vegan options, take-out
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$
Waldorf
MOM's Organic Market
3301 Plaza Way, Waldorf, MD 20603 (301) 861-5720
Natural foods store/organic. MOM's Organic Market is a natural foods store with a large selection of organic and sustainable food. They offer many vegetarian and vegan alternatives and locally-crafted gourmet products. You can find personal care items as well as healthy pet products at this environmentally-minded market.
Open daily. Take-out, vegan options, fresh juices
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$
