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- rec.food.veg World Guide to Vegetarianism
- USA5
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- The 20 parts of this guide contain a world list of vegetarian and
- vegetarian-friendly restaurants, stores, organizations, services, etc.
- Each part is posted on an independent schedule.
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- Vegetarian Pages at http://catless.ncl.ac.uk/Vegetarian/
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- USA part 5
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- This section has listings for the following:
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- Midwest:
- Illinois Michigan Nebraska Oklahoma
- Indiana Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota
- Iowa Missouri Ohio Wisconsin
- Kansas
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-
- Many thanks to Andrea Shettle-Sutton for providing lots of help with
- the USA listings.
-
- Entries marked with *VRG are ones which were discovered in the
- _Vegetarian Journal's Guide to Natural Foods Restaurants in the U.S.
- and Canada_ from the Vegetarian Resource Group, PO Box 1463,
- Baltimore, MD 21203. Tel. (410) 366-VEGE. Foreword by Lindsay Wagner,
- info compiled by Sally Clinton and Debra Wasserman, published by Avery
- Publishing Group Inc. in Garden City Park, NY, copyright 1993.
-
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- Midwest
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- The following states are listed here:
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- Illinois Michigan Nebraska Oklahoma
- Indiana Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota
- Iowa Missouri Ohio Wisconsin
- Kansas
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- Illinois
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-
- Arlington Heights
- -----------------
-
- Vegetarian Restaurants:
-
- Chowpati, 1035 S. Arlington Heights Road, (708) 640-9554
- - Gourmet vegetarian restaurant. Family run. International foods.
- Vegan options. Full service. Closed Mondays.
-
-
-
- Buffalo Grove
- -------------
-
- Natural Foods Stores:
-
- Blue Sky Market, Dundee Road
-
-
-
- Champaign
- ---------
-
- Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants:
-
- Fiesta Cafe, 216 S. First Street, (217) 352-5902
- - Mexican. *VRG
-
-
- Natural Foods Stores:
-
- Common Ground Food Co-op, Box 2600 Sta. A, 610 E. Springfield Avenue,
- Champaign, IL 61825, (217) 352-3347. Cgfc@uiuc. edu
- - Vegan-friendly. A small, friendly, vegetarian food co-op that
- emphasizes locally grown or produced foods, organic produce, and
- high levels of member participation. Open Mon-Fri 3pm-8pm, Sat
- noon-6pm. Closed Sun.
-
-
-
- Chicago
- -------
-
- See also: Arlington Heights, Downers Grove, Evanston, Glen Ellyn,
- Highland Park, Oak Park, Palatine, Rolling Meadows, Skokie,
- St. Charles, Villa Park, West Dundee, Westmont.
-
-
- Vegetarian Restaurants:
-
- Chicago Diner, 3411 N. Halsted, 935-6696
- - The best vegetarian restaurant in the Midwest. Not all vegan, but
- very vegan friendly. Tofu burgers, good soy shakes, etc. Some
- really good vegan pasta cream sauces, various vegan specials like
- seitan stroganoff, cabbage rolls w/artichoke sauce, a terrific
- Paella and fairly creative tofu roulades. All desserts vegan.
- Open Mon-Fri 11am-9:30pm, Sat-Sun 10am-9:30pm. Near the Addison 'el'
- station.
-
- Soul Vegetarian East, 2 blocks east of I-94's 75th Street exit.
- - Vegan. Great lentil soup and "roast beef" sandwich. Very
- inexpensive. Try the appetizer-combo platter to experience the
- chef's full range. Homemade dairyless ice-cream. On Sundays you'll
- get a fixed meal, down-home style.
-
- Country Life, 17 W. 717 Roosevelt, Oakbrook Terrace, (708) 629-2454
- - Vegan. 7th Day Adventist restaurant.
-
- Cafe Voltaire, 3231 North Clark Street, (312) 528-3136
- - Lacto-vegetarian. Vegan-friendly. Very small cafe. Mostly organic
- food prepared by hand by chef Julie Moore. Strong commitment to
- healthful and flavorful enlightened cuisine. Fresh mango frappes.
- Theory, manifestoes, poems, pictures, music. Performance theatre in
- the basement (not easily accessed by wheel-chair, sorry) with
- rotating series of about 75 performances each month. Art gallery
- upstairs. Open Sun-Thu 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-1am.
-
- Udupi Palace, 2543 West Devon Avenue, 338-2152.
- - South Indian vegetarian restaurant. Most of the fare is vegan.
- Exceptionally prepared. Excellent food quality & service. Large
- portions.
-
- Woodland of Madras, 2340 West Devon Avenue, 338-8550
- - Indian vegetarian. Lunch buffet ($5.95 in 1994) has over 25 items.
- Dinner buffet ($6.95 in 1994) has over 30 items. Various dosai and
- uttapam. The Masala Dosa is filled with potatoes, onion, carrots,
- and nuts.
-
- Govinda's, 1715 West Lunt
- - Hare Krishna lacto-vegetarian restaurant. Have vegan desserts.
-
- Annapurna, 2608 West Devon Avenue
- - Indian. In USA's most bustling Indian district.
-
- Natraj, 2240 West Devon Avenue
- - Indian. In USA's most bustling Indian district.
-
- Standard India Resaurant, on Belmont
- - Indian Vegetarian. All-you-can-eat buffet.
-
- The Bread Shop
- - Near the Addison 'el' station.
-
-
- Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants:
-
- The Lucky Platter, on Main St. in Evanston just E of Chicago Avenue
- - Vegetarian ragout and Mexican polenta are just two of a half-dozen
- delectable vegetarian items on their innovative menu. Inexpensive.
-
- Lulu's on Davis and Orrington in downtown Evanston
- - "Dim Sum and Then Some" is the slogan for this converted hot-dog
- stand that serves a variety of Oriental dishes at excellent prices.
- One side of the menu is vegetarian, the other non.
-
- Charlie Trotter's, 816 W. Armitage
- - The best restaurant in Chicago. Has a vegetarian degustation menu,
- and you can get a vegan version by asking when you make
- reservations. The place is mondo expensive, expect dinner to cost
- anywhere from $100 to $200 per person. You also must wear a jacket
- and tie and make reservations at least a few days in advance, but
- the food is a sensual experience of orgasmic proportions.
- Unbelievable.
-
- Heartland Cafe, on Lunt
- - Several vegetarian dishes. Next to the Morse 'el' station.
-
- A Natural Harvest, 7122 S. Jeffery Blvd, 363-3939
- - Natural foods. Specialties are vegetable protein foods such as
- burgers, hotdogs, and steaklets. Also sold by the pound. Closed
- Sundays.
-
- The Original Mitchell's Restaurants, 101 W. North Avenue, 642-5246
- - Natural foods. Vegan options. Delicious breakfasts. Daily lunch and
- dinner specials. Full service. *VRG
-
- Pattie's Heart-Healthy, 520 N. Michigan, 645-1111
- - Heart-healthy fast food. Vegan options. Fat and calorie content of
- foods listed on the menu. *VRG
-
- jane's, 1450 West Cortland Avenue
- - Not vegan-friendly. Jane's serves both lacto-ovo vegetarian and
- "clean cuisine" dishes. The restaurant is a cozy place to linger in
- the Bucktown neighborhood, in a little brick house with lace
- curtains, exposed brick walls, a worn wood floor, sky lights and
- lots of candles. Lacto-ovo vegetarian dishes include a tofu burrito
- and quesadillas, either for under $10.
-
- Pegasus, 130 S. Halsted, 226-4666
- - Greek. Excellent all-vegetable entrees. Good vegan variety. Full
- service. *VRG
-
- lo-calzone, 912 rush street, 943-9060
- - Hummus burrito is $3.99, SO BIG you need a crane to lift it. Veggie
- or tofu burgers $4.15. Also veggie chili.
-
- Moti Mahal, on Belmont and Kenmore
- - Great Indian food. Near the Kenmore 'el' station.
-
- Gaylord, 678 N. Clark Street, 664-1700
- - Indian. Meals freshly prepared without canned or proccessed
- ingredients. Vegan options. *VRG
-
- Mama Desta's Red Sea, near the corner of Clark and Belmont
- - Ethiopian. Very reasonably priced and the food is delicious. I
- suggest the "sandwiches" of lentils, spinach, and something else
- (it escapes me at the moment). Highly recommended. The atmosphere
- is really cool inside, too.
-
- Salaam Restaurant and Bakery, 700 West 79 Street, (312) 874-8300
- - Vegan-friendly. Fine dining. Open Tue-Sun 4pm-10pm. Bakery open
- Mon-Sat 7am-7pm, Sun 11am-5pm.
-
- Thai:
- - 'Vegetarian' in Thai means 'substitute tofu for flesh'. Be sure to
- insist on no fish sauce or other animal products.
- Star of Siam, 11 E. Illinois St
- The Bangkok, on Halsted and Addison
- Penny's Noodle Shop
-
- King Wah, on Wentworth Avenue, just south of the Chinatown bridge.
- - Chinese. Good vegetarian options.
-
- University Gardens, 1373 E. 53rd St
- - Middle Eastern.
-
- The Magical Tortoise, 1600 W. Morse Avenue
- - Juice bar/coffeehouse. Organic whole grain muffins and baked goods.
- *VRG
-
- Ethio Cafe, one block south of Mama Desta's on Clark
- - As modest as Mama Desta's is showy, this tiny restaurant revolves
- almost entirely around its $5.99 all-you-can-eat vegetarian buffet,
- a feast of various textures and degrees of heat that will leave you
- fat and happy.
- - !! Warning: People have found actual real meat hidden in some of the
- 'vegetarian' buffet items. !!
-
-
- Natural Foods Stores:
-
- Whole Foods Market, 1000 W. North Avenue, Wicker Park area, 587-0648
- - Large organic food store. Great selection of vegan food. Also has a
- vegan friendly cafe.
-
- Fresh Fields, 2484 N. Elston Avenue, (312) 862-5300
- - Has a vegan-friendly deli. This is great grocery for all type of
- vegans. There is a deli, bakery, seafood shop, cheese shop and much
- more! And the prices for most items are inexpensive. Open daily.
-
- The Organic Tomato, Elm Street (couple of Blocks off the Lake)
- - Has a vegetarian deli. Small combo health-food and book store/deli.
- Nothing very cheap, but quite delicious veggie summer sandwiches and
- rice veggie dishes sold by the pound. Outstanding (they should be
- for 3 or 4 bucks each, 1995) smoothies that really kill a summer
- thirst.
-
-
- Vegetarian Organizations:
-
- Purdue Animal Rights & Diet Information Service (PARADISE)
- 4216 Tod Avenue, East Chicago, IL 46312
-
-
-
- Downers Grove
- -------------
-
- Old Country Buffet, 1410 W. 75th Street, Grove Shopping Center,
- (708) 810-0150
- - All-you-can-eat buffet. Many vegetarian items. Vegan options. *VRG
-
-
-
- Elgin
- -----
-
- Al's Cafe & Creamery, 43 Fountain Square, (708) 742-1180
- - Imaginative soups and sandwiches. *VRG
-
- Bangkok House, 11 N. Grove, (708) 742-1460
- - Thai/Chinese. Many vegan options. *VRG
-
- Jalapenos, 7 Clock Tower Plaza, (708) 468-9445
- - Authentic Mexican. Mostly vegetarian, but limited vegan options.
- *VRG
-
-
-
- Evanston
- --------
-
- Vegetarian Restaurants:
-
- Blind Faith Cafe, 525 Dempster Street, (708) 328-6875
- - Variety of ethnic & American dishes. Bakery. Organic produce.
- Environmentally responsible environment. Vegan and macrobiotic
- options. Marked as "Reviewer's choice" in the _Vegetarian Journal's
- Guide to Natural Food Restaurants in the U.S. and Canada_.
- Smoke-free. Full service. Just a block east of the Dempster 'el'
- station.
- - Just so know, at this restaurant, egg-free does not mean dairy-free,
- and vegan may include honey.
- - "The owner made some really snotty remarks about veganism in an
- article in the Sun Times a few years back. The place is also quite
- pretentious, self righteous and not all that good."
-
-
- Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants:
-
- Dave's Italian Kitchen, 906 Church Street, (708) 864-6000
- - Italian. Vegan options. *VRG
-
-
- Natural Foods Stores:
-
- Oak Street Market, 1615 Oak Avenue, (708) 864-0330
- - Has a vegan-friendly deli. Good full service natural foods. "Best
- natural food store" in 1994 according to North Shore Magazine and
- Pioneer Press. Macrobiotic and organic produce. Natural and cruelty
- free soaps etc. They do sell meat, but also have a large selection
- of vegan foods. Open 8am-9pm daily.
-
- Fresh Fields
- - Great place for vegetarians to shop.
-
-
-
- Geneva
- ------
-
- Soup to Nuts, 425 Hamilton Street, (708) 232-6646
- - Natural foods store with deli. Cafeteria style. Special diets
- accommodated. Organic ingredients used when possible. *VRG
-
-
-
- Glen Ellyn
- ----------
-
- Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants:
-
- Prairie Star Cafe & Coffeehouse, 538 Crescent, (708) 790-1993
- - Small cafe serving primarily vegetarian food. Open for lunch several
- times during the week, and for dinner (with live entertainment) on
- Fri and Sat. *VRG
-
-
- Miscellaneous:
-
- College of DuPage, 22nd & Lambert Road, (708) 858-2800
- - International vegetarian cooking classes are offered each quarter
- through the Open Campus. Classes are taught by Caroline Honig.
- Email ch@interaccess.com for more information.
-
-
-
- Highland Park
- -------------
-
- Nature's Cupboard Cafe, 508 Old Elm Road, (708) 266-1825
- - Macrobiotic. Vegan-friendly. Open Mon-Fri 11am-7pm.
-
-
-
- Moline
- ------
-
- Le Mekong, 1606 Fifth Avenue, (309) 797-3709
- - Southeast Asian/French. Traditional curry dishes, mock meats, etc.
- Vegetarian section on menu. Vegan options. *VRG
-
-
-
- Naperville
- ----------
-
- Natural Foods Stores:
-
- Fresh Fields, 1163 E. Ogden Avenue, (708) 369-9800
- - Great place for vegetarians to shop.
-
-
-
- Palatine
- --------
-
- Fit Inn Charlie Club, 1500 E. Dundee, (708) 934-4900
- - Buffet. Low fat/cholesterol dishes. *VRG
-
-
- Natural Foods Stores:
-
- Fresh Fields
- - Great place for vegetarians to shop.
-
-
-
- Peoria
- ------
-
- India Palace, Main Street, downtown
- - Indian. Vegan-friendly. Get the buffet unless you are very familiar
- with Indian food, the entrees are about the same price as the
- buffet, and the buffet is all you can eat. Across the street from a
- health food store, downtown, near all the night-life. Open Tue-Sat,
- 11am-9pm, Sun 11am-4pm.
-
-
-
- Rockford
- --------
-
- Dwaraka, 6921 E. State Street, (815) 397-2265
- - Indian. 11 vegetarian options. Vegan options. *VRG
-
-
-
- Rolling Meadows
- ---------------
-
- Old Country Buffet, 1400 E. Golf Road, (708) 981-8996
- - All-you-can-eat buffet. Many vegetarian items. Vegan options. *VRG
-
-
-
- Skokie
- ------
-
- Slice of Life, 4120 W. Dempster, (708) 674-2021
- - Italian/kosher restaurant. Mostly vegetarian foods. Wide variety of
- appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, and entrees. Full service.
- "Authentic vege-burgers [but greasy]." *VRG
-
-
-
- St. Charles
- -----------
-
- Al's Cafe & Creamery, 105 N. 2nd Avenue, (708) 584-5120
- - Imaginative soups and sandwiches. Open Mon-Sun. *VRG
-
-
-
- Urbana
- ------
-
- Red Herring, 1209 W. Oregon Street, (217) 367-2340
- - Vegetarian restaurant. Primarly vegan. Red Herring is a nonprofit
- educational food service. International dishes and baked goods. All
- foods are made from scratch. Organic ingredients used when possible.
- Cafeteria-style. Open Mon-Fri 11am-3pm, Thu-Fri 5:30pm-8pm. Open
- only during the university fall and spring semersters? *VRG
-
-
-
- Villa Park
- ----------
-
- Better Living, 100-25 E. Roosevelt, (708) 782-5433
- - Vegan restaurant. Entrees, salad bar, sandwiches. Open Mon-Fri for
- lunch, Wed-Thu for dinner. Also Sunday brunch, but by reservation
- only. *VRG
-
-
-
- West Dundee
- -----------
-
- China Palace, 840 W. Main Street, (708) 428-8888
- - Chinese. Can substitute tofu into any dish. Vegan options. *VRG
-
-
-
- Westmont
- --------
-
- Vegetarian Restaurants:
-
- Shree, 655 N. Cass Avenue, (708) 655-1021
- - Indian vegetarian restaurant. Well prepared food. Varied and
- extensive menu. Open Thu-Sun. Reservations required Fri-Sun. *VRG
-
-
- Miscellaneous:
-
- Diho Market, (708) 323-8180
- - Asian Market. Great selection of food for the eastern gourmet.
-
-
-
- ______________________________________________________________________
- Indiana
-
-
- Bloomington
- -----------
-
- Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants:
-
- Laughing Planet Cafe, 322 E. Kirkwood Avenue, 323-2233
- - Vegan-friendly. Wonderful little place! Huge, inexpensive Mexican
- burritos with optional soy cheese. Can put fresh spinach and
- broccoli on them too! Great vegan quesadillas. Good veggie-burger.
- And best of all, a delicious rice, beans, and steamed vegetable
- dish. Much of the food is organically grown (by local growers when
- possible). Highly recommended!
-
- Bloomingfoods, 3220 E. 3rd St. and 419 E. Kirkwood Avenue, 336-5400
- - Natural foods store with deli/restaurant section.
-
- Encore Cafe, 316 W. 6th, 333-7312
- - Excellent variety of vegetarian sandwiches, main dishes and salads.
- Try them all!
-
- Lennie's, 1795 E. Tenth Street, 323-2112
- - Best pizza in a town that prides itself on pizza. Try the garlic
- sauce on your pizza. Recently became non-smoking environment.
-
- Positively Fourth Street, 111 1/2 E. Fourth Street, 323-1055
- - American-style restaurant with a variety of vegetarian and vegan
- dishes.
-
- Siam House, 430 E. Fourth Street, 331-1233
- - Thai restaurant with a variety of vegetarian dishes, but be
- careful in ordering, especially the appetizers (fish sauce).
-
- Snow Lion, 113 S. Grant Street, 336-0835
- - Tibetan restaurant. Offers a few vegetarian dishes. The food is
- FANTASTIC!
-
- Village Deli, 409 E. Kirkwood, 336-2303
- - Good vegetarian sandwiches.
-
- Phoenix Dumpling, 307 E 3rd
- - Normally has stir-fry mixed vegetables,with or without tofu, ready
- immediately (5 to 10 minute wait if not), with steamed rice for
- $3.15 any time of day.
-
- Shanghia Dumpling, 421 E 3rd
- - Similar to Phoenix Dumpling.
-
- Yen Ching, 1143 College Mall Road
- - Lunch specials around $3. Order their vegetable low mein ($2.75)
- with steamed rice, instead of the default fried, and skip the soup
- (it's not vegetarian). They use little oil.
-
-
-
- Crown Point
- -----------
-
- Twin Happiness Restaurant, 1188 N. Main Street, 663-4433
- - Chinese. Can accomodate requests for low fat foods, etc. *VRG
-
-
-
- Forest
- ------
-
- The Enniskillen Fruit Company, 3869N County Road 1100E,
- (317) 249-3041
- - Open daily 24 hours. All business done by computer (mail-order
- only?).
-
-
-
- Indianapolis
- ------------
-
- Vegetarian Restaurants:
-
- Essential Edibles, 429 East Vermont Street, (317) 266-8797
- - Vegan-friendly. Rave reviews. Seasonal menus. Lunches: $2.75-$6.25,
- may include roving summer pasta, veggie burger #22, stir-fry rice &
- veggies, confetti vegetable pate with fresh tomato coulis, Caribbean
- jerk tofu & crazy slaw in pita, etc. Dinners: appetizers
- $1.75-$4.25, entrees $9.50-$14.50, may include tofu cacciatore &
- rice, baked polenta triangles with roasted portabello mushrooms &
- goat cheese in a roasted poblano sauce, gado gado, pasta of the
- week, Andrea's green card cyprus plate, sweet ginger tofu w/ peanut
- sauce & udon noodles. Use local organic grains and produce when
- possible. Dinners feature live jazz. Open Tue-Sat 11am-2:30pm,
- Fri-Sat 5:30pm-10pm.
-
- Essential Edibles, 49th & Pennsylvania
- - This location has take-out only.
-
-
- Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants:
-
- Anarkali, 4213 Lafayette Road, 298-0773
- - Indian. *VRG
-
- Consulate House, 245 S. Meriden Street, 637-1688
- - Chinese; Has vegetarian menu. *VRG
-
- Koerys Restaurant, 1850 E. 62nd Street, 253-2252
- - Greek. *VRG
-
- Mexicana Rose, 1850 E. 62nd Street, 251-1355
- - Mexican. *VRG
-
- Pesto, 303 N. Alabama Street, 269-0715
- - Italian. *VRG
-
-
-
- Muncie
- ------
-
- The Dead Pigeon Cafe, Walnut Street Plaza
- - Ayurvedic Indian cuisine. Vegan-friendly. Small selection but good
- food. Reasonable prices. Open Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm (approx).
-
-
-
- Patriot
- -------
-
- I CARE (Intramovement Coalition for Animal Rights and the Environment)
- P.O. Box 127, Patriot, IN 47038, (812) 594-2374
-
-
-
- South Bend
- ----------
-
- Cornucopia Restaurant, 303 S. Michigan Street, 288-1911
- - Natural foods. Vegan options. *VRG
-
- Eduardo's Pizza, Michigan Avenue
- - Italian. Across the street from Corncopia. Great veggie stuffed
- pizzas, salads and appetizers. Appeases your carnivore friends too.
- A little pricy. Takes awhile, but worth the wait.
-
-
-
- West Lafayette
- --------------
-
- Goodness Grocery, 307 Sagamore Parkway West, (317) 463-3663
- - Natural foods store with vegetarian deli.
-
-
-
- ______________________________________________________________________
- Iowa
-
-
- Ames
- ----
-
- Sukothai, 223 Welch Avenue, near Iowa State University, (515) 292-8294
- - Thai and Chinese. Vegan friendly. Great for dinner, but the lunch
- selection is very poor. Request no MSG if it affects you.
-
- Cafe Lovish, 2512 Lincoln Way, near Iowa State University, 292-9852
- - Vegetarian-friendly. Cheap good food ($5). Can easily leave the
- cheese off of several entrees to make them vegan. Closes at 8pm
- weeknights.
-
- Lucullan's, 400 Main Street, (515) 232-8484
- - Italian. "The fanciest vegetarian-friendly restaurant in Ames. Try
- the Bombe Aux Trois for dessert - chocolate heaven!". Not especially
- vegan friendly.
-
- The Pizza Kitchens, 120 Hayward Avenue, Near Iowa State U, 292-1710
- - 2 vegetarian pizzas. 2 vegetarian pasta dishes. *VRG
-
- Vegetarian Society of Central Iowa
- P.O. Box 761, Ames, IA 50010, (515) 292-0950
-
-
-
- Carlisle
- --------
-
- Animal Lifeline of Iowa, Inc.
- P.O. Box 12, Carlisle, IA 50047
-
-
-
- Davenport
- ---------
-
- The Greatest Grains On Earth, 1600 Harrison Street, (319) 323-7521
- - Natural foods deli. Vegan options. *VRG
-
-
-
- Des Moines
- ----------
-
- Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants:
-
- Sheffield's Restaurant, 3 locations:
- 2724 Ingersoll, 274-2303
- 216 6th Avenue, 288-7687
- 10201 University, 224-6774
- - Natural foods. *VRG
-
- Campbell's Nutrition Center, 4040 University Avenue, 277-6351
- - Health food deli. Features vegetarian pita sandwiches. *VRG
-
- A Taste of Thailand, 215 E. Walnut Street, 282-0044
- - Thai. Extensive vegetarian menu section. Vegan options. *VRG
-
- El Patio, 611 37th, 274-2303
- - Mexican. Closed Mondays. *VRG
-
- Cafe Su, 225 5th Street, 274-5102
- - Chinese. Many vegetarian entrees.
-
- A Dong, 1905 Cottage Grove Avenue, 284-5632
- - Asian. Moderate vegetarian selection.
-
- Cosi Cucina Italian Grill, 1975 NW 86th Street, 278-8148
- - Italian. Many vegetarian entrees.
-
- New City Market Natural Grocery, 4721 University Avenue, 255-7380
- - Small natural foods store. Bulk grains, organic fruits and veggies,
- plus the usual natural and vegetarian food/products.
-
-
- Vegetarian Organizations:
-
- Vegetarians Establishing Greatest Good for Iowa's Environment (VEGGIE)
- 1535 29th Street, Des Moines, IA 50311, (515) 255-0213
-
-
-
- Fairfield
- ---------
-
- Bonnie's China Deli, 51 N. Second Street, 472-7587
- - Natural foods Chinese style. Tofu & gluten dishes. Vegan options.
- Open Mon-Sat. *VRG
-
-
-
- Iowa City
- ---------
-
- For those driving through: take I-80 to exit 244, go south on Dubuque
- Street 1 mile to downtown Iowa City, then turn left on Iowa Avenue.
-
- Vegetarian Restaurants:
-
- Masala, 9 South Dubuque Street (corner Iowa Avenue)
- - Indian vegetarian restaurant. Open Mon-Sat 11am-2pm & 5pm-9:30pm.
-
- New Pioneer Natural Foods Co-op, 22 South Van Buren Street, 4 blocks
- east of Old Capital, 338-9441
- - Natural foods store with a large and good vegetarian & vegan
- take-out counter. Store has large selection of flours and grains in
- bulk. Open Mon-Sun 8am-10pm.
- - The best natural foods co-op I've ever come across. Worth a bypass
- into Iowa City if you're passing on I-80.
-
-
- Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants:
-
- Givannis, 109 E College, (319) 338-5967
- - Italian. Gourmet pizzas, pasta dishes, sandwiches, salads They have
- a wide selection of pasta dishes with nutritious vegetables. All
- dishes served with unlimited bread. Prices are about $7-$9 for a
- meal. Very good food. Open Mon-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun
- noon-10pm.
-
- Yen Ching Cafe, 130 S Dubuque, (319) 338-6395
- - Chinese. Many vegetarian main dishes. Vegetarian egg rolls. Good
- fast food for a reasonable price. Also have a sit-down restaurant
- under the same name (no vegetarian egg rolls there, though). Open
- Mon-Fri 11am-8:30pm, Sat-Sun noon-8:30pm. Closed on Sundays May-Aug.
-
- Cottage Bakery, 14 South Linn Street (corner Iowa Avenue), 2 blocks
- east of Old Capital, 351-0052
- - Freshly baked bread on premises. Sit-down lunch with veggie
- sandwiches. Open Mon-Sat 7am-7pm, Sun 7am-5pm.
-
- The Kitchen, on Washington Street, 337-5444(?)
- - Specializes in pasta with several vegetarian and vegan pasta sauces
- daily. Open 11am-9pm.
-
- Great Midwestern Ice Cream Co., 126 E. Washington Street, 337-7243
- - Ice cream/sandwich shop. Some vegetarian soups and sandwiches.
- Smoke-free. *VRG
-
- India Cafe, Washington Street
- - Indian. Vegan-friendly.
-
- Sanctuary, Gilbert and Washington
- - Vegan-friendly.
-
-
- Miscellaneous:
-
- Blooming Prarie Warehouse, 2340 Heinz Road, (319) 337-6448 or
- (800) 323-2131
- - Blooming Prarie delivers to food co-ops throughout Iowa, Nebraska,
- Michigan, and Illinois. The quality of food is excellent. An
- extensive catalog is provided to member co-ops. Open Mon-Fri
- 9am-5pm.
-
-
-
- Urbandale
- ---------
-
- New Delhi Palace, 3225 NW 86th Street, 278-2929
- - Indian. 8 vegetarian entrees plus appetizers and soup. Fresh Indian
- breads baked in clay ovens. Vegan options. Open Mon-Sun. *VRG
-
-
-
- Location Unknown
- ----------------
-
- Blooming Prairie Warehouse
- - For those who are interested in setting up a natural foods co-op,
- Blooming Prairie Warehouse provides a selection unheard of at many
- natural foods stores. Frozen, fresh, and non-perishable items.
- Excellent organic produce. This is available at a *substantial* cost
- savings. You have to put in a little work (ordering, unloading
- trucks, etc), and you generally (but not always) have to buy in
- cases, but the selection and savings are, to us at least, well worth
- it. Jim Bradley's <jbradley@tyrell.net> wife organizes a co-op in
- Kansas City, Missouri which buys from Blooming Prairie Warehouse,
- you can e-mail him for more info.
-
-
-
- ______________________________________________________________________
- Kansas
-
-
- Vegetarian Society of Kansas
- 3709 SW Stonybrook Drive, Topeka, KS 66610, (913) 273-3652
-
-
-
- Lawrence
- --------
-
- Vegetarian Restaurants:
-
- Herbivores, 9 East 8th Street, (913) 749-2477
- - Vegan. Small place. Great for lunch.
-
-
- Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants:
-
- Paradise Cafe, 728 Massachusetts Street, 842-5199
- - Natural foods. Ethnic dishes. Vegan options, including at breakfast.
- *VRG
-
- Glass Onion Cafe, 624 W 12th (at Oread), (913) 841-2310, right outside
- university campus
- - Vegan-friendly. Excellent food, good prices, great coffee live
- music.
-
- Full Moon Cafe, 803 Massachusetts Street, downtown, (913) 832-0444
- - Many ethnic foods: Moroccan, Greek, Asian, etc. Good atmosphere,
- live bands, ethnic gift shop.
-
- Tin Pan Alley, 1105 Massachusetts, 749-9756
- - Has a few vegetarian items. Not sure if there any vegan items.
- Everything from Italian to Mexican to Greek and American. Diverse
- food, but it doesn't taste generic. Includes a full bar as well.
- Good place to go if you have carniverous friends: lots of variety.
-
- Yello Sub, 624 W 12th. 1814 W 23rd, (913) 841-3268. (913)-843-6000
- - Hot and cold subs, salads. Really good vegetarian subs!
-
-
- Natural Foods Stores:
-
- Wild Oats Market, 1040 Vermont, (913) 865-3737
- - Has a vegan-friendly deli. Quite large, especially for Lawrence.
- Farmer's market in the parking lot during Summer & Fall on Tue & Thu
- in the afternoon, and Sat mornings.
-
- Community Mercantile
- - Has a vegan-friendly deli.
-
-
-
- Manhattan
- ---------
-
- Natural Foods Stores:
-
- People's Grocery Cooperative Exchange, 811 Colorado, (913) 539-4811
- - The People's coop has bulk grains, organic produce, personal hygene
- supplies, and other earth friendly products. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm,
- I think.
-
-
-
- Olathe
- ------
-
- People for Animal Rights
- P.O. Box 2928, Olathe, KS 66062
-
-
-
- Overland Park
- -------------
-
- Mother India, 9036 Metcalf, 341-0415
- - Indian. Many vegetarian specials. Vegan options. *VRG
-
-
-
- Prarie Village
- --------------
-
- Manna House, 5313 W. 94th Terrace, 381-9615
- - Natural foods. *VRG
-
-
-
- Shawneee Mission
- ----------------
-
- Shawnee Mission Medical Center, 9100 W. 74th Street, 676-2496
- - Hospital cafeteria. Vegetarian entrees and side dishes available
- every day. *VRG
-
-
-
- ______________________________________________________________________
- Michigan
-
-
- State Vegetarian Organization:
-
- Michigan Vegetarian Society
- PO Box 258, Clawson, MI 48017
-
-
-
- Ann Arbor
- ---------
-
- Seva, 314 E. Liberty, 662-1111.
- - Vegetarian. Excellent quality, and reasonable prices, and it is
- vegan friendly too (egg and dairy clearly indicated). It is very
- popular, and so reservations would be a good idea.
-
- The Blue Nile, 317 Braun Court, (313) 663-3116
- - Ethiopian. Authentic. Vegan and many vegetarian options. *VRG
-
- Chia Chiang, 2016 Packard, (313) 741-0778
- - Chinese. Vegan-friendly. An extensive selection of vegetarian
- items. Items containing egg can be made without it upon request.
- The staff usually, but not always, asks about egg when you order.
-
- Almost all restaurants in Ann Arbor have substantial vegetarian
- selections, and will often modify dishes to make them vegatarian.
-
-
- Vegetarianism Promoting Organizations:
-
- CHEETAH(Caring Humans Engaged in Effort to Treat All Animals Humanely)
- P.O. Box 1401, Ann Arbor, MI 48106
-
- Washtenaw Citizens for Animal Rights
- P.O. Box 2614, Ann Arbor, MI 48106, (313) 426-2492
-
-
-
- Berrien Springs
- ---------------
-
- Andrews University, U.S. 31 North, (616) 471-3161
- - Vegetarian cafeteria. Cyclical menu changes. Soy/gluten-based meat
- analogs in many dishes.
-
- Dairy Queen
- - This Dairy Queen serves vegetarian burgers and hotdogs.
-
-
- Natural Foods Stores:
-
- Apple Valley, located very near Andrews University
- - Very large. Sells absolutely no meat, and has a great selection of
- vegetarian foods, a fine bakery and a health food section (herbs,
- bulk foods, etc).
-
-
-
- Birmingham
- ----------
-
- La Luna Grancafe, 183 N. Woodward, (313) 642-7070
- - Italian. Pizza selections include cheeseless. Vegan options. *VRG
-
-
-
- Canton
- ------
-
- Vegetarian Restaurants:
-
- The Good Food Connection, 42615 Ford Road, (313) 981-8100
- - Vegan & macrobiotic. 40+ deli salads, fresh soups, vegan baked
- goods, wheat-free options, fresh juice bar. Sit down restaurant.
- Located inside the Good Food Co. natural foods store. Open Mon
- 11am-5pm, Tue-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun noon-4pm.
-
-
- Natural Foods Stores:
-
- Good Food Co., 42615 Ford Road
-
-
-
- Dearborn
- --------
-
- La Shish, 12918 Michigan Avenue, (313) 584-4477
- - Lebanese. Vegan options. *VRG
-
-
-
- Detroit
- -------
-
- Most restaurants in Metro Detroit are NOT vegetarian friendly;
- here are some wonderful exceptions:
-
- Vegetarian Restaurants:
-
- Govinda's, 383 Lenox Avenue, 331-6740
- - Hare Krishna vegetarian restaurant.
-
- Pure N' Simple, 2791 Rochester Road, Troy, just north of I-75
- entrance, (313) 528-0840
- - Good food, big menu. Slow service, but worth the wait if you have
- some time. Seventh Day Adventist. Open Sun 12-8; Mon-Thurs 11:30-8;
- Fri 11:30-3; closed Saturday.
-
- Cosmic Cafe
-
-
- Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants:
-
- Inn Season, 500 E. 4th Street, downtown Royal Oak, (313) 547-7916
- - Good food, almost all vegetarian except for a fish special. Very
- popular; may have to wait on the sidewalk for 30 minutes during
- peak hours (so dress warmly in winter).
-
- Good Food East, 74 W. Maple Road, Troy, (313) 362-0886
- - Probably the largest health food store in Metro Detroit, with a deli
- which I believe is entirely vegetarian, and a small cafe area.
-
- Traffic Jam and Snug, 511 W. Canfield Street, 831-1265
- - Natural foods. Weekly menu changes, always including vegetarian
- options, "usually" vegan options. *VRG
-
- Sweet Lorraine's Cafe, 29101 Greenfield, Southfield, (313) 559-5985
- - Has a variety of vegetarian entrees and sandwiches on the menu.
- Food is creative and tasty.
-
- Anita's Kitchen, 110 W. Maple Road, Troy, (313) 362-0680
- - Middle Eastern cuisine, with many Middle Eastern vegetarian dishes,
- as well as a great veggie lasagna, and, best of all, several really
- good vegetarian soups.
-
- Taste of Thailand, 2755 University Drive, Auburn Hills, close to I-75
- entrance, (313) 373-4422
- - Most Thai restaurants around Detroit have practically no vegetarian
- entrees on the menu. Taste of Thailand offers most of its entrees
- with the option of tofu. Food is superb. However keep in mind that
- 'Vegetarian' in Thai means 'substitute tofu for flesh'. Be sure to
- insist on no fish sauce or other animal products.
-
- The Blue Nile, 508 Monroe Street, 964-6699
- - Ethiopian. Vegan options. *VRG
-
- Don Pedros, 24366 Grand River, 537-1450
- - Mexican. No lard in beans. No chicken broth in rice. Vegan options.
- *VRG
-
-
- Vegetarian Organizations:
-
- PeaceMakers Vegetarian Outreach and Support Center
- 14425 E. Jefferson (at Chalmers)
- contacts: Linda Means (810) 731-0551 <means@gmr.com>, Tom Milano
- (313) 331-9300
- - Dedicated to the promotion of vegetarian diet and lifestyle as a
- means of restoring individual well-being and societal harmony. A
- full-time resource for individuals who are vegetarian or want to
- make the transition to vegetarian living. They organize: a
- vegetarian shop, local organic food co-op, vegetarian soup kitchen,
- reading library, cooking classes, juice bar, free referral services,
- vegetarian hotline, educational programs, comprehensive vegetarian
- classes, vegetarian assistance for the economically disadvantaged,
- meeting facilities for support/study groups and special events. They
- serve only vegan food at events and classes.
-
-
-
- East Lansing
- ------------
-
- See also: Haslett.
-
- Small Planet Food and Spirits, 220 Mac Avenue, (517) 351-6230
- - Natural foods. Specializes in ethnic, vegetarian cusines. *VRG
-
-
-
- Farmington Hills
- ----------------
-
- Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants:
-
- Anita's Kitchen, 31005 Orchard Lake, (313) 855-4150
- - Lebanese. Vegan options. Features falafel, hummus. *VRG
-
- Shalimar, 29200 Orchard Lake Road, (313) 626-2982
- - Indian/Mexican. Vegan options. *VRG
-
- House of India, on Orchard Lake Road at mile 12.5
- - Indian. Vegan-friendly. Small cafe. Good food at reasonable prices.
- Vegetarian lunch platter costs $3.49 (Mar 95). Open Tue-Sun
- 10am-10pm. Closed Mon.
-
- Tandoor Asia, on Orchard Lake Road at mile 12.5
- - Indian. Vegan-friendly. Good food. Good setting.
-
-
-
- Ferndale
- --------
-
- Om Cafe, 23136 N. Woodward Avenue, (313) 548-1941
- - Macrobiotic. "Terrific food". Vegetarian and vegan options. *VRG
-
-
-
- Haslett
- -------
-
- Jeffersons Place, 5965 Marsh Road, (517) 339-1655
- - They have a small vegetarian section. All items can be ordered with
- soy or dairy cheese, or no chesse. One of the very few vegetarian
- friendly places near East Lansing.
-
-
-
- Lansing
- -------
-
- Apple Jade, 505 Frandor, (517) 332-8010
- - Chinese. Many vegetarian options. *VRG
-
- Clara's, 637 E. Michigan, (517) 372-7120
- - Italian/Mexican/American. *VRG
-
-
-
- Mt. Clemens
- -----------
-
- Dimitri's Rendezvous, 36247 Gratiot, (313) 792-2200
- - Greek. Vegan options. Meets special requests. *VRG
-
-
-
- Port Huron
- ----------
-
- Natural Foods Stores:
-
- Honeycomb Natural Foods, 3900 Pine Grove Road, Suite 11, 984-1773
- - Has a vegan-friendly deli. An oasis in the lower thumb area of
- Michigan. Canadians from Sarnia find great values here. Open Mon-Fri
- 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun noon-4pm.
-
-
-
- Rockford
- --------
-
- Down to Earth Country Buffet, 10025 Belding Road NE, (616) 691-7288
- - Natural foods. Whole-foods prepared on the premises. Fresh bread
- baked daily. Organic produce in summer. Closed Mondays. *VRG
-
-
-
- Royal Oak
- ---------
-
- Vegetarian Restaurants:
-
- Cuisine Couriers, 508 S. Washington, (810) 541-2002
- - Natural foods deli. Sandwiches, veggie burgers, salads, soups, etc.
- Vegan options. *VRG
-
-
- Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants:
-
- Inn Season Cafe, 500 E. Fourth Street, (810) 547-7916,
- info line: (810) 691-0051
- WWW: http://oeonline.com/~innseasn/
- - Mostly vegetarian. Vegan options. Good reputation. Very popular.
- Their menu is available at the above WWW site. *VRG
-
- Les Auturs, 222 Sherman, Washington Square, (313) 544-2887 *VRG
-
-
-
- Troy
- ----
-
- Pure'n Simple, 2791 Rochester Road, (313) 528-0840
- - Vegetarian. Lots of vegetarian and vegan foods for lunch and dinner.
- Dairy-free desserts. Closed Saturdays. *VRG
-
-
-
- Union City
- ----------
-
- Creative Health Institute, 918 Union City Road, (517) 278-6260
- - Vegetarian. A "living foods" restaurant. Buffet has such items as
- sprouts, seed cheeses, salads, etc. Vegan options. *VRG
-
-
-
- West Bloomfield
- ---------------
-
- The Blue Nile, 6635 Orchard Lake Road, (313) 539-1126
- - Ethiopian. Vegan options. *VRG
-
-
-
- ______________________________________________________________________
- Minnesota
-
-
- Anoka
- -----
-
- Anoka Co-op Grocery and Cafe, 1917 2nd Avenue S., (612) 427-3552
- - Natural foods cafe. International vegetarian foods. Cafeteria style.
- Vegan options. *VRG
-
-
-
- Bloomington
- -----------
-
- Sawatdee, 8501 Lyndale Avenue, (612) 888-7177
- - Thai. Vegetarian spring rools, noodle dish, entrees. Tofu can be
- substituted in most meat dishes on request. Vegan options. *VRG
-
-
-
- Burnsville
- ----------
-
- Natural Foods Stores:
-
- The Burnsville Coop
- - Has a vegan-friendly deli. Wonderful, clean!!! place to buy whole
- foods in bulk. Also has large stock of cosmetics (cruelty-free) and
- medicinal products. Managed by friendly, knowledgeable people. Also
- carry publications and cookbooks. I used to be a member but had to
- move out of state. I miss the coop!
-
-
-
- Duluth
- ------
-
- Taste of Saigon, DeWitt-Seitz Marketplace, 94 Lake Avenue S.,
- (218) 727-1598
- - Vietnamese. Vegetarian dishes include tofu and mock meat dishes.
- Vegan options. *VRG
-
-
-
- Mankato
- -------
-
- Vegetarian Society of Southern Minnesota
- P.O. Box 1225, Mankato, MN 56002, (507) 625-4448
-
-
-
- Minneapolis
- -----------
-
- See also: St. Paul, Minnetonka.
-
- Vegetarian Restaurants:
-
- New Riverside Cafe, 329 Cedar Avenue South, 333-4814
- - A worker-owned restaurant that has great vegetarian food, with a
- different special every day.
-
- Seward Cafe, on Franklin
- - Similar to New Riverside Cafe. The "Earth Breakfasts" are wonderful.
-
- French Meadow Bakery & Cafe, 2610 Lyndale Avenue South, 870-7855
- - Lacto-ovo. Vegan-friendly. Multi-ethnic. Rotating menu of soups,
- salads, sandwiches, pizzas, and entrees. Great coffees and desserts.
- Casual atmosphere. Outdoor seating in summer. Named "Best Bread" by
- Bon Appetit. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, & dinner.
-
- Mud Pie, 2539 Lyndale Avenue South (near 26th), 872-9435
- - Ok, but a bit pricey.
-
- Delites of India, 1123 West Lake Street (at Emerson), 823-2866
- - Very good food. Ayurveda-oriented. Pricey. Also sells spices,
- chutneys, Indian music and books. Non-Indian foods too. Marked as
- "Reviewer's choice" in VRG's Guide to Natural Foods Restaurants.
-
- St. Martin's Table, 2001 Riverside Avenue, (612) 339-3920
- - Natural foods. Non-profit restaurant/bookstore. Not vegan-friendly.
- Bring own container for take-out. Daily soups, sandwiches, salads.
- Open Mon-Sat for lunch only. Closed Sun. *VRG
-
-
- Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants:
-
- :Natural Foods:
-
- Cafe Brenda, 300 1st Avenue North, 342-9230 (342-9270?)
- - Vegan options. Go here if you want to splurge.
-
- New French Cafe, 128 N. Fourth Street, 338-3790
- - Ethnic/natural foods. Vegetarian lunch place. Can tailor-make
- vegetarian meals. *VRG
-
- Organica Deli, 400 Central Avenue SE, 378-7413
- - Natural foods deli. Organic bean burritos, sandwiches, special
- entrees. Counter service. Closed Sundays. *VRG
-
- Seward Community Cafe, 2129 E. Franklin Avenue, 332-1011
- - Natural foods cafe. Cafeteria style. Sandwiches, soups, desserts.
- Vegan options. *VRG
-
- Wedge Community Food Co-op Deli, 2105 Lyndale Avenue S., 871-3993
- - Natural foods deli. Wide selection of salads, sandwiches, and some
- soups. Counter service.
-
- Tao Natural Foods and Books, 2200 Hennepin Avenue S., 377-4630
- - Juice bar/deli. Daily sandwich, soup specials. Closed Sundays.
-
- The Good Earth, 3001 Hennepin Avenue S., Calhoun Square, 824-8533
- - Natural foods. Home baked goods, soups, sandwiches, entrees, etc.
- A pre-fab kind of place that serves meat but keeps getting voted
- best vegetarian restaurant. Open daily.
-
- :Vietnamese:
-
- Lotus Vietnamese, several locations:
- The Lotus of Campus, 313 Oak Street SE, 331-1781
- Lotus Uptown, 3037 Hennepin Avenue S., 825-2263
- Lotus to Go Grant Mall, 113 W. Grant Street, 870-1218
- - Vegetarian section on menu. Vegetable, tofu, mock meats. No eggs
- used. Take out. Vegan options.
-
- Vo's, 648 Broadway Street NE, (612) 623-4704
- - Excellent vegan selection. Vegetarian spring rolls highly
- reccommended. Open Mon-Fri 11am-9pm, Sat noon-9pm. Closed Sun.
-
- Nam, 1005 Nicollet Mall, 332-3666
- - Large vegetarian section on menu with vegan options. Open Mon-Sat
- for lunch and dinner. *VRG
-
- Saigon Uptown, 3035 Lyndale Avenue South, 827-8918
- - Good selection of vegan dishes.
-
- Matin
- - Lots of great vegetarian food, including curried mock duck.
-
- Most Vietnamese restaurants in the Twin Cities serve mock duck
- dishes.
-
- :Chinese:
-
- Chau's, on Washington Avenue, 2 blocks east of U of Minn. Med School
- - Has some great vegetarian dishes. 'Hot and Spicy Mock Duck' is
- highly recommended.
-
- Village Wok, 2 locations:
- Near U of Minn. Med School on Washington Avenue
- In Golden Valley
- - Good vegetarian entrees. Golden Valley location has a great dim
- sum brunch on Sundays (but perhaps with fewer vegetarian items).
-
- Ping's Szechuan Bar and Grill, 1401 Nicollet Avenue, 874-9404
- - "Several" vegetarian entrees. Willing to make substitutions in any
- dish. Vegan options. *VRG
-
- :Thai:
-
- 'Vegetarian' in Thai means 'substitute tofu for flesh'. Be sure to
- insist on no fish sauce or other animal products.
-
- Diamond, 1423 Washington Avenue S., 332-2920
- - Vegetarian section on menu. Closed Sundays. *VRG
-
- Sawatdee Thai, 607 Washington Avenue S, 338-6451
-
- :Sri-Lankan:
-
- Sri-Lanka Curry House, 2821 Hennepin Ave. S (near 26th), 871-2400
-
- :Indian:
-
- Bombay Palace, 15th & Nicollet
- - Affordable and very good (but on the fatty side).
-
- :Ethiopian:
-
- Blue Nile, on Lyndale just south of Lake
- - Lots of vegetarian selections. Excellent and very affordable.
-
- Odaa, 408 Cedar Avenue S., 338-4459
- - Authentic East African Oromo cuisine from scratch. Vegan options.
- *VRG
-
- Java
- - You must drink the Rania.
-
- :Middle-Eastern:
-
- Falafel King, 701 West Lake Street (Lake & Lyndale) , (612) 824-7887
- - Vegan-friendly. Baba ganouje (eggplant), dolmades (rice, herbs,
- tomatoes, etc), falafel, hummus. Dishes indicated as "vegetarian"
- do not contain any dairy ingredients. The King potatoes are superb
- and are fried in vegetable oil. There are also some lacto dishes.
-
- Joe's Market
- - Vegans beware, they make their falafel with eggs.
-
- :Italian/Pizza:
-
- Pizza Luce', 119 North Fourth Street, 333-7359
- - Italian. Vegan pizza with a dozen vegetable toppings to choose
- from. Soy cheese (dairy free) can be substituted for mozzerella.
- The menu may still say that the "classic red" sauce contains
- parmesan cheese, but it no longer does. Also has veggie club
- sandwiches and salads.
-
- Caper's, 2221 W. 50th Street, 927-4416
- - Pizza, appetizers, pasta, etc. Vegan options. *VRG
-
- :Generic:
-
- Cafe Metro, 108 S. 7th Street, street level, Northstar West,
- 375-0366
- - Vegan-friendly. Very moderately priced. Fresh food. Soups, salads.
- New menu every day. Quaint.
-
- Loring Cafe, 1624 Harmon Place, 332-1617
- - Cafe. Appetizers, sandwiches, vegetarian specials. Limited vegan
- options. *VRG
-
- Azur, 651 Nicollet Avenue S., 342-2800
- - Fine dining. Menu changes often, normaly has vegetarian options.
- Special requests accepted if reserved in advance. *VRG
-
- Q-cumbers, 2 locations:
- 7465 France Avenue South, Edina
- 1655 West County Road B2, Roseville
- - Veggie friendly (not vegan). Lots of salads.
-
-
- Natural Foods Stores:
-
- The Wedge Community Food Co-op, 2105 Lyndale Avenue S, 871-3993
- - Wide selection of organic foods, nuts, grains. Large frozen foods
- area. "They've pretty much got it all!"
-
- North Country Co-op, 2129 Riverside Avenue, 338-3110
- (on the West Bank close to the U of MN)
-
- Seward Coop Grocery & Deli, 2201 Franklin Avenue E, 338-2465
-
- Tao Natural Foods and Books, 2200 Hennepin Avenue S, 377-4630
- - Closed Sundays.
-
- East Calhoun Coop, 3255 Bryant Avenue S, 827-4145
-
- Rainbow Foods, over 20 locations
- - Has a pretty decent health food section.
-
-
- Vegetarian Organizations:
-
- Vegetarian Information Service of Minnesota
- 5049 Thomas Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55410, (612) 920-6412
-
-
-
- Minnetonka
- ----------
-
- The Marsh, 15000 Minnetonka Blvd, (612) 935-2202
- - Health club restaurant. Some vegetarian foods. Muffins and breads
- baked on the premises. Cafeteria style. Open daily.
-
-
- Natural Foods Stores:
-
- Lakewinds, 17507 Minnetonka Blvd, (corner of Hwy 101 and County
- Road 5)
-
-
-
- New Brighton
- ------------
-
- Los Banditos, 2321 Palmer Drive, (612) 636-5858
- - Mexican. Authentic Mexican food with vegetable or guacamole as
- fillings. Beans have ham soup base though. *VRG
-
-
-
- Sauk Rapids
- -----------
-
- Vegetarian Society for EARTH
- (Environment, Animal Rights, & Total Health)
- 721 Second Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379, (612) 252-5370
-
-
-
- St. Paul
- --------
-
- See also: Minneapolis.
-
-
- Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants:
-
- White Lily, 758 Grand Avenue, (612) 293-9124
- - Vietnamese. Vegan-friendly. Well over a dozen vegan entrees
- utilizing mock dock, bean curd, and a variety of vegetables. Even
- the non-vegetarian dishes can be adjusted to accommodate vegans
- (e.g. the spring rolls are made from scratch and are wonderful
- without the animal-based ingredients.)
-
- Old City Cafe, 1571 Grand Avenue, (612) 699-5347
- - Kosher. Middle Eastern foods, pizza, veggie burgers, mock meats etc.
- Mostly dairy items with plenty of garlic. Excellent hummus. Vegan
- options.
-
- Bruegger's Bagel Bakery, Grand Avenue
- - Bagel sandwiches and soups. Always at least one good vegan choice.
-
- Lotus Victoria Crossing, 867 Grand Avenue, (612) 228-9156
- - Chinese. *VRG
-
-
-
- Natural Foods Stores:
-
- Mississippi Market Food Co-Op, 1810 Randolph Avenue, (612) 690-0507
- - Has a vegan-friendly deli. Good selection of organic produce and
- bread. Open 8:30am-9pm.
-
- Hampden Park Co-Op, 928 Raymond Avenue, 646-6686
- - Co-op.
-
-
-
- St. Peter
- ---------
-
- St. Peter Food Co-op Sandwich Shop, 100 S. Front Street,
- (507) 931-4880
- - Natural food-store deli. Self-serve soups, entrees. Fresh baked
- goods. Cafeteria style. Vegan options. *VRG
-
-
-
- Virginia
- --------
-
- Natural Foods Storess:
-
- Natural Harvest Food Coop, 119 Chestnut, (218) 741-4663
- - Open since 1980. "We are in the process of erecting a new log cabin
- store on the shore of Bailey's Lake in downtown Virginia." (1995).
-
-
-
- ______________________________________________________________________
- Missouri
-
-
- Clayton
- -------
-
- Candicii's, 7910 Bonhomme, (314) 725-3350
- - Italian. "Good selection" of vegetarian pasta dishes, appetizers.
- Vegan options. Open daily. *VRG
-
- Lettuce Leaf, 7823 Forsyth, (314) 727-5439
- - Natural foods. Menu changes 4 times a year to utilize the freshest
- possible ingredients. Entrees, salads, gourmet sandwiches etc. *VRG
-
-
-
- Columbia
- --------
-
- International Cafe, 209 Hitt Street, (314) 449-4560
- - International, primarily Middle Eastern. Appetizer combo is good.
- Limited service. *VRG
-
- Mixed Company, 1025 E. Walnut, (314) 449-1141
- - Coffeehouse. "Limited but expanding vegetarian menu". Vegan options.
- *VRG
-
-
- Natural Foods Stores:
-
- Clovers Natural Food, 802 Business Loop 70 E, (314) 449-1650
- - Excellent selection of organic, natural, vegetarian and vegan foods.
-
-
-
- Kansas City
- -----------
-
- Amber Waves, 4305 Main Street, 931-8191
- - Macrobiotic. Vegan options. Limited menu "but grainburger platter is
- excellent". *VRG
-
- Daily Bread, 4501 Genessee, 531-1452
- - Natural foods. Menu changes daily, but always with vegetarian soups,
- salads, entrees, etc. Vegan options. Closed Sundays. *VRG
-
- Zo's Cafe, 614 W. 26 Street, 221-5373
- - Natural foods. Organic ingredients used when possible. Daily menu
- always with two vegetarian dishes, many of which are vegan. *VRG
-
- Shalimar gardens, Shawnee Mission Pkwy & Metcalf Avenue
- - Indian. Vegan-friendly.
-
- The new Jerulsalem Cafe, 431 Westport Road
- - Middle-Eastern.
-
- Pyramids cafe, Broadway & S. 34th
- - Middle-eastern.
-
-
- Natural Foods Stores:
-
- There are at least 6 different home-operated natural foods co-ops in
- the Kansas City area, each serving from 10 to 30 families. Jim
- Bradley's <jbradley@tyrell.net> wife organizes one of these co-ops.
- You can e-mail him for more info. They buy from Blooming Prairie
- Warehouse in Iowa and have available to them an unheard-of selection
- of natural foods, including fresh, frozen, non-perishable items, and
- excellent organic produce.
-
-
-
- Overland
- --------
-
- Missouri Vegetarian Society
- P.O. Box 2345, Overland, MO 63114, (314) 429-2786
-
-
-
- Springfield
- -----------
-
- Springfield Community Foods, 300 N. Waverly Avenue, (417) 866-1337
- (1/2 block NW of intersection of Glenstone Ave and St. Louis Street.
- About 3 miles south of I-44 exit 80)
- - Whole foods grocery and lunch counter. The only completely
- vegetarian restaurant in town. Three creative cooks surprise and
- delight me every day. Always available vegan items: brown rice with
- deliciously spiced beans & huge salads with perfect dressings.
- Variety of sandwiches. Daily specials such as pastas, Indian foods,
- unique soups such as kombu, eggplant. Food served Mon-Fri 11:30am-
- 2pm, Sat 9:30am-2pm. Store open Mon-Sat 9am-6pm.
-
-
-
- St. Louis
- ---------
-
- Govinda's, 3926 Lindell Blvd, 535-8085
- - Hare Krishna vegetarian restaurant. Vegan options. Buffet. Closed
- Saturdays.
-
- The Golden Grocer Cafe, 335 N. Euclid, 367-0405
- - Vegetarian. Fresh salad bar, mostly organic. Four entrees daily,
- sold by weight. Eggless (often vegan) baked goods. Vegan options.
- Closed Sundays. *VRG
-
- Sunshine Inn, 8 1/2 S. Euclid Avenue, 367-1413
- - Vegetarian friendly. Will substitute soy-cheese for dairy-cheese.
- Slightly pricey. Closed Mon. Marked as "Reviewer's Choice" in VRG's
- guide. Open Tue-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm & 5pm-10pm, Sat 11:30am-10pm,
- Sun 10am-2:30pm & 5pm-9pm.
-
- Lettuce Leaf, 620 Westport Plaza, 576-7677
- - Natural foods. Entrees, salads, pizza, quiche etc. Menu changes four
- times a year. Closed Sunday. *VRG
-
- Lettuce Leaf, 107 N. 6th Street, 241-7773
- - Natural foods. Gourmet sandwiches, homemade soups, etc. Open on
- weekends in the Spring and Summer only. *VRG
-
- Shalimar Gardens, 4569 LaClede Avenue, 361-6911
- - Indian. Many vegetarian options. Vegan options. *VRG
-
- Bombay Cofee House, 4249 S. Kings Hwy, 353-1594
- - Indian. Authentic. Seven vegetarian entrees plus appetizers, bread.
- Vegan options. Closed Mondays. *VRG
-
- Koh-i-noor, 608 Eastgate Avenue, 721-3796
- - Pakistani. Vegetarian appetizers and main dishes. *VRG
-
- La Patisserie, 6269 Delmar Blvd, 725-4902
- - Ethnic. Vegetarian sausage for breakfast. Soups, sandwiches,
- barbecued tofu. *VRG
-
- Red Sea, 6511 Delmar Blvd, 863-0099
- - Ethiopian. "Many" vegetarian dishes. Vegan options. Traditional
- style with injera bread. *VRG
-
- Saleem's, 6501 Delmar Blvd, 721-7947
- - Lebanese. Vegetarian appetizers, platter, and eggplant dish offered.
- Closed Sundays. *VRG
-
- Al Baker's, 8101 Clayton Road, 863-8878
- - Italian. Vegetarian pasta dishes. Vegan options. *VRG
-
- California Pizza Kitchen, 1493 St. Louis Galleria, 863-4500
- - Fantastic cheeseless pizza (non-vegan): Roasted eggplant with
- sun-dried tomatos, garlic and fresh spinich on a whole wheat crust,
- served with a light honey-mustard dressing. None of their pizza
- crusts are vegan, as they all contain dairy products of some sort.
- Only one size: individual. Pastas, salads. Smoke-free.
-
-
-
- University City
- ---------------
-
- Brandt's Market and Cafe, 6525 Delmar, (314) 727-3663
- - Natural foods. Veggie burgers, black bean chili, pizza, etc. Vegan
- options. Open daily. *VRG
-
- Red Sea, 6511 Delmar, (314) 863-0099
- - Ethiopian. "Several" vegetarian dishes. Open daily for dinner,
- Wed-Sat for lunch. *VRG
-
-
-
- Webster Groves
- --------------
-
- The Webster Grill and Cafe, 8127 Big Bend Blvd, (314) 962-0564
- - New American. Vegetarian stir-fry, falafel, salads, sandwiches.
- Vegan options. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Breakfasts on
- weekends. *VRG
-
-
-
- ______________________________________________________________________
- Nebraska
-
-
- State Vegetarian Organizations:
-
- Nebraska Vegetarian Society
- P.O. Box 30631, Lincoln, NE 68503, (402) 476-7252
-
-
-
- Lincoln
- -------
-
- Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants:
-
- Asian Palace, 3031 "O" Street, 435-8884
- - Chinese. Vegetarian fast food. Open daily. *VRG
-
- Open Harvest Natural Foods, 1618 South Street, 475-9069
- - Natural foods deli. "Good selection" of vegetarian items. Whole
- grain bakery. *VRG
-
- Taj Mahal, 5500 Old Cheney, Suite 4, 420-1133
- - Indian. The portions are extremely generous and very reasonably
- priced. Separate vegetarian menu. About 17 vegetarian dishes (9
- with soup, rice and salad). Don't order mulligatawny, it is made
- with chicken broth. Vegetable soup (shorba) is $2 and yummy. Rose
- lassi was probably not worth the trouble. Generous lunch for 2 was
- about $15 (1995). Look for "Cuisine of India " sign.
-
- Taste of India, 1320 "O" Street, 475-1642
- - Indian. Authentic North Indian cuisine. Vegan options. Closed
- Sundays. *VRG
-
- The Oven, 201 N. 8th, Ste. 117, 475-6118
- - Indian. Fine dining. Vegan options. "Very good" selections for
- vegetarians. *VRG
-
- Thai Garden, 215 North 14th (downtown)
- - Thai. Separate vegetarian menu. More than 25 choices. Spring rolls
- are amazing. The soups are perhaps a bit too authentic for
- American tastes. This is real Thai food (the owner used to help
- manage a restaurant in Bangkok). The basil tofu is highly
- recommended, as are most of the noodle dishes. In fact, the only
- thing I haven't liked there is the soup. Open Mon-Thu 11am-8pm,
- Fri-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 5pm-8pm.
-
- Crane River Brewpub and Cafe, Eleventh and "P" Streets, 476-7766
- - Sort of nouveau-American. Vegetarian dishes are marked as such on
- the menu. Food is a little pricier, but good. The garbanzo burger
- is highly recommended. Not vegan-friendly. Appetizers $3-$4,
- entrees $4-$6 (1995). Root beer is brewed on the premises and is
- good (drink it fast or it goes flat). Desserts are decadent
- (cheesecakes, chocolate cake, bicolor brownies). 6 or 7 varieties
- of beer are brewed on the premises. Open Mon-Sat 11am-1am, Sun
- noon-midnight.
-
-
- Vegetarian Organizations:
-
- Nebraska Vegetarian Society
- P.O. Box 30631, Lincoln, NE 68503, (402) 476-7252
-
-
-
- Omaha
- -----
-
- Vegetarian Restaurants:
-
- The Good Life Vegetarian Buffet, 1015 S 10th Street, 341-1950
- - Serves an all-you-can-eat vegetarian buffet, run by 7th Day
- Adventists. Open Sun noon-5pm, Mon-Fri 11am-3pm, Thu 4pm-7pm.
-
- Grainery Wholefoods Market, 74th & Main Street, Ralston, 593-7186
- - Serves vegetarian lunches Mon-Sat 11am-2pm. Also sells organic
- produce and a good selection of vegetrian cookbooks.
-
- McFoster's Natural Kind Cafe, 38th & Farnam, 345-7477
- - "Eclectic" vegetarian cuisine, friendly atmosphere, cappucino
- service, smoke-free, accoustic music on weekends. Open Mon-Sat
- 11am-10pm.
-
-
- Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants:
-
- The Food Gallery, 312 S 72nd Street, 393-4168
- - Middle Eastern. Vegan options. Cafeteria style. Closed Sundays. *VRG
-
- Indian Oven, 1010 Howard Street, 342-4856
- - Indian. Vegetarian options. Specializes in Tandoori cusine. Open
- daily. *VRG
-
-
- Natural Foods Stores:
-
- Community Natural Food Co-Op, 3035 N 93rd Street, 573-1538
-
- Grainery Wholefoods Market, 74th & Main Street, Ralston, 593-7186
- - Vegetarian market and cafe. Bulk and packaged veg selections. Cafe
- is moderately priced and casual.
-
- No Name Nutrition, 2 locations:
- 14469 W Center Road, 333-1300
- 2032 N 72nd Street, 393-5812
-
-
- Vegetarian Organizations:
-
- Nebraska Vegetarian Society, Omaha Chapter
- P.O. Box 715, Omaha, NE 68101
-
-
-
- ______________________________________________________________________
- North Dakota
-
-
- Bismarck
- --------
-
- Green Earth Cafe, 208 E. Broadway, 223-8646
- - Vegetarian-friendly cafe. Daily vegetarian specials. Open Mon-Thu
- for lunch, Fri-Sat for lunch & dinner. *VRG
-
-
-
- ______________________________________________________________________
- Ohio
-
-
- Akron
- -----
-
- Mustard Seed Market Cafe, 3885 W. Market Street, (216) 666-7333
- - One of the largest natural foods stores in the Midwest. Restaurant
- in store has "great...dishes" including vegan options. Has organic
- foods. Open daily for lunch, Tue-Sat for dinner. *VRG
-
-
-
- Athens
- ------
-
- Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants:
-
- Burrito Buggy, parked near the Main OU campus green
- - Mexican. The buggy is always parked by the green during the day,
- and usually until late at night. They have some wonderful LARGE
- bean burritos. Yes. I checked the beans. They are vegetarian.
- Vegan is an option. Open almost always.
-
-
-
- Calcutta
- --------
-
- Ely's Food for Thought, Ogilvie Square Plaza, (216) 385-3597
- - Indian. Vegan-friendly. Ely's is reportedly the best vegetarian
- restaurant in Northeast Ohio. Open hours vary, be sure to call.
-
-
-
- Canton
- ------
-
- Vegetarian Club of Canton
- P.O. Box 9079, Canton, OH 44711, (216) 456-8733
-
-
-
- Cincinnati
- ----------
-
- See also: Clifton, Dayton, Fairborn, Fairfield, Kettering,
- Yellow Springs.
-
- Be sure to look at the Clifton listings, they're extensive.
-
-
- Vegetarian Restaurants:
-
- Everything Vegan, 2037 Madison Road, 321-6227
- - All vegan grocery. Will deliver to local hotels.
-
- The Choice Is Yours, 825 Delta Avenue, Mt. Lookout, 871-8680
- - Natural foods restaurant and store.
-
-
- Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants:
-
- Chin Dynasty, 4609 Vine Street, St. Bernard, 641-2888
- - Traditional Chinese. Vegetarian menu available, with extra
- vegetarian specials Tue-Thu.
-
- Mullane's Parkside Cafe, 723 Race, downtown, 381-1331
- - American menu with vegetarian options.
-
- Arnold's, 210 E. 8th Street, downtown, 421-6234
- - American menu with some vegetarian entrees. Neat ambiance.
-
- Bacchus, 1401 Elm Street, 421-8314
- - International menu. Call and ask which Elm Street!
-
- Taco Casa, 318 New (between Sycamore & Broadway, S of 7th), downtown,
- 381-3111
- - Mexican with vegetarian re-fried beans.
-
- Bombay Brasserie, north of town, take I-75 north to Cin-Day Road and
- take a left at the end of the exit ramp, it's about a quarter-mile
- up on the left side of the road in an Econo-Lodge
- - I was skeptical at first but it's the best Indian food anywhere
- near Cincinnati.
-
-
- Natural Foods Stores:
-
- Everything Vegan, 2037 Madison Road, 321-6227
- - All vegan grocery. Will deliver to local hotels.
-
- The Choice Is Yours, 825 Delta Avenue, Mt. Lookout, 871-8680
-
- Goodness Within, 4506 Bridgetown Road, 574-6097
-
-
- Vegetarian Organizations:
-
- Cincinnati Vegetarian Resource Group
- PO Box 31455, Cincinnati, OH 45231, (513) 542-6810
-
-
-
- Cleveland
- ---------
-
- See also: Cleveland Heights, Lakewood.
-
-
- Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants:
-
- Parma Pierogies, 5580 Ridge Road, (216) 888-1200
- - Polish/ethnic. Fifteen varieties of vegetarian pierogies, nine of
- which are vegan. The dough has no preservatives, egg, or dairy. *VRG
-
- Ali Baba Restaurant, 12021 Lorain Road, (216) 251-2040
- - Middle Eastern. Vegetarian section on menu. Falafel, hummus, and
- baba ghanouj are "outstanding." Open Tue-Fri for lunch and dinner,
- Sat for dinner only. *VRG
-
- Chin's Kitchen, 2173 South Green Road, University Heights, 291-2446
- - Chinese. Vegan-friendly. Owners are very gracious hosts and will
- prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes to your specifications. The
- non-smoking dining area is small. The majority of their business is
- take-out with limited delivery area. Open daily 12pm-9pm.
-
- Cafe Tandoor, S. Taylor Road (1/4 mile north of Cedar Road in
- Cleveland Heights)
- - Indian. Vegan-friendly. Prefer this one to Saffron Patch, though the
- service can be more unpredictable.
-
- Saffron Patch, 20600 Chagrin Blvd, 295-0400
- - Indian. Vegan-friendly. Good food. Has a great Sunday brunch which
- starts at noon.
-
- Saffron Kitchen
- Bombay Bistro
- - Indian restaurants. Very good. High quality of preparation and
- seasonings.
-
-
- Organizations:
-
- Network for Ohio Animal Action
- P.O. Box 21004, Cleveland, OH 44121, (216) 321-6222
-
-
-
- Cleveland Heights
- -----------------
-
- See also: Cleveland, Lakewood.
-
-
- Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants:
-
- Taj Mahal Restaurant, 1763 Coventry Road at Mayfield Road, 321-0511
- - Indian. Vegan options. Many vegetarian appetizers and entrees
- available. "Very good" vegetable curries. Open daily for dinner and
- on Sun for brunch. *VRG
-
- Tommy's, 1820 Coventry Road, 321-7757
- - Greek. Vegan options. "The place to go." Fresh juices, tempeh
- burgers, falafel, spinach pies, etc. Open daily. *VRG
-
- Yaakov's, 13969 Cedar Road, 932-8848
- - Kosher. Vegan options. Cafeteria style. Take-out. *VRG
-
-
-
- Clifton
- -------
-
- See also: Cincinnati, Dayton, Fairborn, Fairfield, Kettering,
- Yellow Springs.
-
-
- Vegetarian Restaurants:
-
- Ulysses Whole World Foods, 350 Ludlow Avenue, near U of C, 281-5050
- - Vegan. International. Open Tue-Sat for lunch and dinner.
-
- Clifton Natural Foods, 207 W. McMillan, near U of C, 651-5288
- - Natural foods store with vegetarian deli. Vegan options. Extensive
- menu of entrees, sandwiches, soups, salads, drinks, fresh juices,
- and desserts. Open daily.
-
-
- Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants:
-
- Alpha, 204 W. McMillan Street, near U of C, 281-6559
- - American natural foods with macrobiotic on request. Vegetarian
- options at breakfast, lunch, dinner. Willing to accommodate special
- dietary needs.
-
- Floyd's of Cincinnati, 129 Calhoun Street, near U of C, 221-2434
- - Middle Eastern. Vegan dishes include tabouleh, baba ghanouj, hummus,
- falafel, and salads. Open Mon-Sat for lunch and dinner. *VRG
-
- Jerusalem Cafe, 235 W. McMillan Street, near U of C, 241-2323
- - Middle Eastern. Extensive vegetarian menu with vegan options. Open
- daily for lunch and dinner.
-
- Cheng-I Cuisine, 203 W. McMillan Street, near U of C, 723-1999
- - Chinese. Has extensive vegetarian menu. Vegetarian spring rolls
- considered excellent. Open daily for dinner, Mon-Sat for lunch.
-
- New World, 347 Ludlow Avenue, near U of C, 861-1101
- - Middle Eastern with macrobiotic specials.
-
- Ambar India, 350 Ludlow Avenue, (513) 281-7000
- - Indian. Excellent food. Extensive selection, including vegetarian
- and vegan options. Closed Mon.
-
- Vindu Indian Carry Out, 313 Calhoun, (513) 961-6224
- - Indian. Excellent food. Selection is somewhat limited, but prices
- are very reasonable. Family-owned and operated.
-
- Mayura, 3201 Jefferson Avenue, near Zoo, 221-7125
- - Good Indian.
-
- Myra's Dionysus, 121 Calhoun Street, near U of C, 961-1578
- - International. Vegan options. Good selection.
-
-
- Natural Foods Stores:
-
- Ulysses Whole World Foods, 350 Ludlow Avenue, near U of C, 281-5050
-
- New World Foodshop, 347 Ludlow Avenue, near U of C, 861-1101
- - Vegetarian and vegan food items as well as vitamins and other
- dietary supplements. Friendly and knowledgeable staff.
-
- Alpha, 204 W. McMillan, near U of C, 281-6559
-
- Clifton Natural Foods, 207 W. McMillan, near U of C, 651-5288
-
-
-
- Columbus
- --------
-
- Vegetarian Restaurants:
-
- King Avenue Coffeehouse, 247 King Ave, just south of OSU campus,
- 294-8287
- - Mostly vegan. Huge selection of teas & coffees. Traditional,
- contemporary, and ethnic recipes. Wide menu. Organic ingredients.
- Art exhibits. European atmosphere. Wonderful place.
-
-
- Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants:
-
- :American:
-
- Whole World Bakery, 3269 N. High Street, Clintonville, 268-5751
- - Almost entirely vegetarian. Vegan options. Everything here is
- fabulous. Wonderful soups, whole wheat pizzas, lots of tofu based
- items. Tofu sloppy Joes, veggie burgers. Their brocolli burger is
- terrific. Closed Mondays.
-
- Not Guilty Cafe, Park Place Shopping Center, off N. High Street,
- about 2 Miles N of I-270
- - Some vegetarian main dishes. Casual atmosphere. Inexpensive.
- Central theme is non-fat or very low fat fare. Very tasty food.
-
- Rigsby's Cuisine Volatile, 698 North High Street, 461-7688
- - A few vegan options. Formal restaurant. *VRG
-
- :Indian:
-
- Nellie's Curry Pot, in the French Market, North of Street Route 161
- off of Busch Blvd
- - Vegan-friendly. Many vegetarian main dishes. One of many 'food
- court' restaurants. Inexpensive. Many items are very low fat fare.
- Very tasty food.
-
- Star Of India, Olentangy Square, 816 Bethel Rd (off 315 N), 459-4101
- - Lunch buffet offered on all days. Dinner a-la-carte. Sunday buffet
- offered at dinner time as well, and offers more variety than the
- competition. Some buffet items are not displayed so make sure to
- ask what other vegetarian dishes are part of the buffet. Offers
- carry-out and catering services as well. Open Mon-Fri 11am-2pm &
- 5pm-10pm, Sat 11am-3pm & 5pm-10:30pm, Sun noon-8pm.
-
- Taj Mahal, on North High Street, a few blocks north of OSU campus
- - Indian.
-
- Dehli Palace, on North High Street, a few blocks north of OSU campus
- - Indian.
-
- :Mexican:
-
- Estrada's, 240 King Avenue, 294-0808
- - "Best Mexican food in town." A few vegan options, many vegetarian
- options. Cheap food. Open Mon-Sat. *VRG
-
- :Thai:
-
- Nong's Hunan Express, 1634 Northwest Blvd, 486-6630
- - Many vegetarian options. Casual atmosphere. *VRG
-
- :Ethiopian:
-
- The Blue Nile, On East Main St, About 1.5 Miles East of Bexley
- - Vegan-friendly. Five vegetarian main dishes. Very casual. Very
- friendly service.
-
- :Middle Eastern:
-
- Firdous, on North High Street, across from OSU campus
- - Good, cheap food.
-
- Sinbad's, corner of North High & Duncan
- - Middle Eastern. Good selection.
-
-
- Natural Foods Stores:
-
- King Avenue Food Co-op, 205 King Ave (at Forsyth Ave), 291-COOP
- - Natural food store in the basement of the Northminster Presbyterian
- Church. Open afternoons, Friday evenings, and Saturdays daytime.
- Fresh co-op-baked bread on Thursdays and fresh all-organic produce
- Fridays. Very funky and friendly and earnest, check it out. Highly
- recommended.
-
- North Market
- - Indoors (in an old quanset hut). There is a natural foods store
- (Northwest Natural Foods), several coops, short-order counters, a
- baker, several local & organic produce stands, etc.
-
-
- Vegetarian Organizations:
-
- Ohio State University Vegetarian Society
- Ohio Union Business Office, 1739 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43210
-
-
-
- Dayton
- ------
-
- See also: Cincinnati, Clifton, Fairborn, Fairfield, Kettering,
- Yellow Springs.
-
-
- Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants:
-
- Christopher's Restaurant, 2318 East Dorothy Lane, 299-0089
- - Quite a few of vegetarian selections. Coffeehouse atmosphere in
- evenings. Good food and cheap.
-
- Little Saigon, 1718 Woodman Drive, 258-8010
- - Vietnamese. Vegan-friendly. Full page of vegan dishes on the menu.
- Small. Very busy at lunch but quiet at dinner. Closed Mon.
-
- Amar India, 2759 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, 439-9005
- - Indian. Vegan-friendly. Open Tue-Sat 11:30am-2pm & 5pm-10pm, Sun
- noon-9pm. Closed Mon.
-
- El Meson, 903 E Dixie Drive, 859-8229
- - Spanish/Latin-American. Good vegetarian selection. Very nice
- atmosphere. Harp-player during the evenings.
-
- The Diner, 5th Street
- - American. Great atmosphere. Part of "the Oregon District". Good
- vegetarian sandwiches and soups. Soup selection varies, so call
- ahead. Great desserts. Large portions.
-
-
- Vegetarian Organizations:
-
- Vegetarian Society of the Greater Dayton Area
- P.O. Box 404, Englewood, OH 45322, (513) 429-9163
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- Fairborn
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-
- See also: Cincinnati, Clifton, Dayton, Fairfield, Kettering,
- Yellow Springs.
-
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- Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants:
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- Flying Tiger
- - Chinese. Vegan-friendly. Best chinese food in town. Several
- vegetarian options. Some vegan options. Good use of browned bean
- curd.
-
- Euro Bistro, 1328 Kauffman Avenue, (513) 878-1989
- - Bistro. Smoke-free. Freshly baked breads. Closed Sundays. *VRG
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- Fairfield
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-
- See also: Cincinnati, Clifton, Dayton, Fairborn, Kettering,
- Yellow Springs.
-
-
- Natural Foods Stores:
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- Jungle Jim's, 5440 Dixie Highway, (513) 829-1919
- - Only five minutes from the northern edge of Cincinnati. A truely
- massive grocery store with one of the best/most extensive produce
- departments in the area. Also has large Indian, Asian, and Italian
- departments, a bakery, a deli, and a large selection of wines and
- imported beers. Open Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat & Sun 9am-10pm.
-
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- Grafton
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- Vegetarian Organizations:
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- Fit for Life Study Group
- 12521 Indian Hollow Road, Grafton, OH 44044, (216) 458-5551
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- Kent
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- The Zephyr, 106 W. Main, (216) 678-4848
- - Mostly vegetarian. Middle Eastern appetizers, veggie stir fry,
- veggie burger, potato pancakes, etc. Open Tue-Sun for breakfast,
- lunch, and dinner. *VRG
-
-
-
- Kettering
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-
- See also: Cincinnati, Clifton, Dayton, Fairborn, Fairfield,
- Yellow Springs.
-
- Vegetarian Restaurants:
-
- Kettering Medical Center Cafeteria, 3533 Southern Blvd, (513) 296-7262
- - Vegetarian. Cafeteria style. Few vegan options. Menu is on a 28-day
- cycle. Open daily for three meals. *VRG
-
-
- Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants:
-
- Mama D'Salvo's, Stroop Road
- - Italian. By far the best Italian resaurant in the Miami Valley.
- Very authentic. Good prices. Large portions. Not vegan-friendly.
- Try the eggplant rollatini!
-
-
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- Lakewood
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- See also: Cleveland Heights, Lakewood.
-
- Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants:
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- Aladdin's Eatery, 14536 Detroit Avenue, 521-4005
- - Middle Eastern. Vegan-friendly. Great hummous, falafel. Plenty of
- salads and vegetarian choices. Terrific lentil soup, veg. chili, or
- lentil chili combination.
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- Lisbon
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- Food For Thought, 212 East High Street, 424-9608
- - Lacto-vegetarian. Vegan-friendly. Run by a religious organization,
- The International Supreme Master Ching Hai Meditation Association.
-
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- Lyndhurst
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- Vegetarian Organizations:
-
- Vegetarian Connection
- 4826 Ridgebury Boulevard, Lyndhurst, OH 44124, (216) 381-1385
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- Norwalk
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- Vegetarian Organizations:
-
- Vegetarian Society of Northeast Ohio
- Good Earth Market, 26 W. Main, Norwalk, OH 44857, (419) 668-6596
-
- Norfolk Vegetarian Society
- c/o Don Mossman, 50 E. Main Street, Norfolk, OH 44857
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- Toledo
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- Natural Foods Stores:
-
- Jalmers Health Foods, 1488 Sylvania Avenue, 476-7918
- - Had a deli/juice bar. Open Mon-Sat. *VRG
-
-
- Vegetarian Organizations:
-
- Vegetarian Society of Toledo & Northwest Ohio
- 2655 Calverton Road, Toledo, OH 43607, (419) 536-4073
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- Yellow Springs
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-
- See also: Cincinnati, Clifton, Dayton, Fairborn, Fairfield, Kettering.
-
-
- Vegetarian Restaurants:
-
- Organic Grocery, 225 Xenia Ave., (513) 767-7215
- - Natural foods store with vegetarian deli. Vegan options. Vegetarian
- chili, sandwhiches, etc. Smoke-free. *VRG
-
-
- Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants:
-
- Carol's Kitchen, 101 Corry Street, 767-7959
- - American. Many vegetarian options. Smoke-free. Cafeteria service.
- *VRG
-
- Ha Ha Pizza, 108 Xenia Avenue, 767-1261
- - Pizza. Fresh vegetables. Meat alternatives, soy cheese available.
- Open daily for dinner, Mon-Sat for lunch. *VRG
-
- Sunrise Cafe, 259 Xenia Avenue, 767-1065 or 767-7211
- - Natural/ethnic foods. Vegan options. Fresh ingredients, everything
- made from scratch. Open daily, but no dinner on Sundays. *VRG
-
- Winds Cafe and Bakery, 215 Xenia Avenue, 767-1144
- - Natural foods. Constantly changing menu always has some vegetarian
- or vegan options. Pizza. Open Mon-Sat for lunch and dinner, Sun for
- brunch. *VRG
-
-
-
- Youngstown
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- Vegetarian Organizations:
-
- Vegetarians of the Greater Youngstown Area
- 1631 Price Road, Youngstown, OH 44509, (216) 799-7237
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- Oklahoma
-
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- Norman
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- Love Light, 529 Buchanan Street, 364-2073
- - Vegetarian-friendly restaurant. Best vegetarian selection in town.
- Bright airy atmosphere. Patio dining. Sandwiches, salads. Vegan
- options. Counter service. Open Mon-Sun. *VRG
-
- The Earth Natural Foods & Deli, 309 S. Flood Street, 364-3551
- - Natural foods store with take-out deli. No seating available. Open
- Mon-Sun. *VRG
-
-
-
- Oklahoma City
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- Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants:
-
- Sala Thai, 1614 NW 23rd Street, (405) 528-8424
- - Thai. Vegan-friendly. The large sign outside this fine establishment
- reads "Vegetarian Welcome." This says it all. Ask for Nick. He will
- transform any item on the menu into a vegetarian or vegan item.
-
-
- Natural Foods Stores:
-
- The Earth Natural Foods & Deli, 1101 NW 49th Street, 840-0502
- - Natural foods store with deli. Many vegetarian selections. Open
- Mon-Sun. *VRG
-
-
- Vegetarian Organizations:
-
- Vegetarians of Oklahoma City
- c/o Carolyn McGarraugh, 7724 NW 20, Bethany, OK 73008, (405) 789-3506
-
- Vegetarians for Life
- 409 NW 33rd Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73118, (405) 524-7989
-
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- South Dakota
-
-
- Rapid City
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- Veggies, 2050 West Main
- - Vegan restaurant. Open for lunch and dinner. All-you-can-eat buffet.
- Different entrees each day. "Really good food."
-
- Staple and Spice, near corner of Main Street and Mt. Rushmore Road
- (Hwy 16)
- - Natural foods store.
-
-
-
- Yankton
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-
- Body Guard, 2101 Broadway Mall, 665-3482
- - Natural foods bakery. Open Mon-Sun. *VRG
-
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- Wisconsin
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- Denmark
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- Organizations:
-
- Northeast Wisconsin Voice for Animals
- P.O. Box 549, Denmark, WI 54208, (414) 863-8709
-
-
-
- LaCrosse
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-
- People's Food Coop, 315 South 5th
- - Natural foods co-op with small deli and bakery. Vegan options.
-
-
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- Madison
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-
- You shouldn't run into any difficulties since vegetarianism has
- become the latest fad here.
-
-
- Vegetarian Restaurants:
-
- Country Life, 2465 Perry Avenue, 257-3286
- - Vegan restaurant and natural foods store. 7th Day Adventist. Closed
- Saturdays.
-
- Savory Thymes, 1146 Williamson Street, 256-2292
- - Near-vegan restaurant. All menu items are vegan unless otherwise
- specified. Entrees are all around $6 and vary daily; there is a
- bean, grain, and green of the day, as well. Open Tue-Sat. Next to
- the Williamson Street Coop.
-
-
- Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants:
-
- Bahn Thai, 2 locations:
- 944 Williamson Street, 256-0202
- 2809 University Avenue, 233-3900
- - Thai. Good vegetarian selections. Good squash dishes.
-
- Canterbury Booksellers and Coffeehouse
- - Full-service restaurant/coffeehouse and bookstore. Veggie burgers.
- Two daily soups. Rotating seasonal menu. Caution, their "vegetable
- chili" has meat in it. Open 365 days/year, Sun-Thu until 11pm,
- Fri-Sat until midnight.
-
- Madison Bagel Company, 309 N Henry Street, just off State St, 256-6688
- - Great bagels and other bakery items. Small deli counter that
- normally has good vegan options, like black bean hummus,
- tempeh-herb pate, and various tofu salads.
-
- Casa De Lara, 341 State Street, 251-7200
- - Mexican.
-
- Himal Chuli, 318 State Street, 251-9225
- - Nepali.
-
- China Hut, 527 State Street, (608) 257-3107
- - Chinese. Cheap, fast, basic Chinese food. A bit oily.
-
- Wah Kee, 600 Williamson Street, (608) 355-5580
- - Chinese. Has vegetarian section on menu.
-
- Imperial Gardens, 4214 E. Washington Avenue, 249-0466
- - Chinese.
-
- Kitchen Hearth, 6644 Mineral Point Road, 833-1320
-
- LuLu's Deli and Food Mart, 2524 University Avenue, 233-2172
-
- Mount Everest, 1851 Monroe Street, 255-1704
- - Indian.
-
- Sa Bai Thong, 2840 University Avenue (in University Station), 238-3100
- - Thai food. They will substitute tofu for shrimp, etc. in most
- dishes, and offer many vegetarian options. Open Mon-Sun.
-
- Pizzeria Uno, 2 locations:
- 222 W. Gorham (off State Street)
- 7601 Mineral Point Road
- - Excellent vegetarian pizza options in full and individual sizes.
-
- Pasquals Southwestern Deli
- - They offer numerous vegetarian options including the best black
- bean buritos on the planet.
-
- Great Dane
- - Menu has several marked vegetarian (ovo-lacto) options. Also, they
- brew their own beer and have a nice bar.
-
- Monty's Blue Plate Diner, 2089 Atwood, 244-8505
- (across from the Barrymore Theatre)
- - Features 4 or 5 vegetarian sandwiches, and one of the daily
- specials is usually vegetarian, as well.
-
- Radical Rye, on Williamson
- - Makes some good veggie sandwiches.
-
- Union South cafeteria, University of Wisconsin
- Memorial Union cafeteria, University of Wisconsin
- - Serve GardenBurger veggie patties.
-
- Caspian Cafe, University Square Mall
- - Middle Eastern. Not a bad place for a quick and inexpensive lunch.
- Falafel, hummus, tabouli, and other Middle Eastern fare. They also
- cater. Open Mon-Fri 11am-5pm. Weekend hours unknown.
-
- Horn of Africa
- - Ethiopian.
-
- L'Etoille
- - Expensive but wonderful. One vegetarian entree on the menu each
- might.
-
- Sunprint Cafe & Gallery, 638 State Street, 255-1555
- - European style cafe. Several vegetarian dishes. Full service. On
- university campus. Open Mon-Sun.
-
- Sunporch
-
-
- Natural Foods Stores:
-
- Country Life, 2465 Perry Avenue, 257-3286
- - Vegan restaurant and natural foods store.
-
- Magic Mill, 2862 University Avenue (in University Station), 238-2603
- - They have a carryout deli bar that includes several vegan dishes.
-
- Mifflin Street Coop, 32 N. Bassett Street, 251-5899
-
- Whole Earth, 817 E. Johnson Street, 256-8828
-
- Williamson Street Coop, 1202 Williamson Street, 251-6776
-
-
- Miscellaneous:
-
- Madison Farmer's Market, Capital Square ("the Concourse")
- - Every Saturday, there is a large farmer's market on Madison's
- Capitol Square from 6 am to 2 pm. Plenty of fresh veggies and
- fruits -- many organic -- as well as cheese (some vegetarian) and
- sprouts and baked goods. On Wednesday, this market moves to Martin
- Luther King Blvd, just off the Square. Go early!
-
-
- Vegetarian Organizations:
-
- Vegan Action
- P.O. Box 2701, Madison, WI 53701
-
- No Compromise, Ricardo Jomarron
- 173 Jackson Street, Madison, WI 53704, (608) 249-9845
- - An organization started by Ricardo Jomarron who broke off from
- Greenpeace when it made the calculated decision not to address
- animal agriculture as an environmental issue.
-
- Alliance for Animals, 111 King, 257-6333
-
- Protect Animal Life Inc., 4512 E. Washington Avenue, 249-4156
-
-
- Vegetarian-Friendly Products/Services:
-
- Green Earth, 2094 Atwood Avenue, 244-9297
- - Personal care & household.
-
- The Soap Opera, 319 State Street, 251-4051
- - Personal care & household.
-
- Jack's Shoes, 204 State Street, 257-9766
- - Canvas tennis shoes.
-
- Mimosa Community Bookstore, 212 N. Henry Street, 256-5432
- - Environmental, animal rights books, cookbooks.
-
- EarthCare Paper, PO Box 14140, Dept 656, Madison, WI 54714-0140,
- 277-2900
- - Recycled paper products
-
- ShopKo, Kohl's, and other department stores carry an ever-increasing
- line of non-leather shoes at bargain prices. Quality is variable, but
- the selection is generally quite high.
-
- Nine Jack Nine BBS, (608) 256-5697
- - A computer bulletin board that carries FidoNet, Usenet and local
- vegetarian forums.
-
-
-
- Milwaukee
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-
- Beans and Barley, North and Oakland Avenue
- - Range of good dishes from a $2 bowl of the rice of the day to $12
- fancy pasta dinners. Also a health food store & deli counter.
-
-
- Health Food Stores:
-
- Outpost Coop, around 1st Street and Capitol Drive
- - Main natural food store in Milwaukee. Also has a deli counter.
-
- Beans and Barley, North and Oakland Avenue
- - Has a great deli counter and a vegetarian restaurant.
-
-
-
- Stevens Point
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-
- Natural Foods Stores:
-
- Stevens Point Area Coop, 633 2nd Avenue, (715) 341-1555
- - This coop was started over 20 years ago. There is a bakery. On Thurs
- at noon there is a deli at the bakery. The coop includes freezer
- items, cooler items, a large assortment of bulk spices, grains,
- legumes, vegetibles, fruits, etc. The staff is largely volunteers.
- Open Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm.
-
-
-
- Trempealeau
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-
- Trempealeau Hotel
- - Serves walnut burgers and other vegetarian items. Closed during the
- winter. Week end concerts during the summer. Close to bike trail.
-
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