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

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Kansas

Lawrence

Community Mercantile Co-op

901 Iowa St., Lawrence, KS 66044

(785) 843-8544

Deli. Vegetarian options include veggie burgers, a salad bar, organic fruits and vegetables, breads, and more. Open Monday though Saturday. Closed Sunday. Full service, take-out, fresh juices, espresso/cappuccino, $-$$.

Overland Park

India Palace

9918 W. 87th St., Overland Park, KS 66212

(913) 381-1680

Indian. Feast on appetizers such as Aloo Takki (fried potato patties); main dishes such as Vegetarian Thali, Chana Masala (chick peas with tomatoes, onions, and spices), and Bhindi Masala (okra with onions, garlic, ginger, and spices); and a wide range of fresh-baked Indian breads. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$.

Shawnee

Taste of India

6010 Niemon Rd., Shawnee, KS 66203

(913) 631-7876

Indian. Taste of India is a one-of-a-kind restaurant in the Kansas City area. They offer a daily lunch buffet. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Limited service, take-out, catering, reservations recommended, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$.

Shawnee Mission

Shawnee Mission Medical Center

9100 W. 74th St., Shawnee Mission, KS 66201

(913) 676-2496

Hospital cafeteria. Many vegetarian entrées and side dishes are available every day at this cafeteria. Open daily. Cafeteria, take-out, $.

Wichita

··d'Sozo

1812 S. Seneca St., Wichita, KS 67213

(316) 295-4498

Vegan/café/bakery. d'Sozo is a vegan café with an in-house vegan bakery. Menu items include pizzas, sandwiches, wraps, crepes, and smoothies. Many gluten-free selections are available. Enjoy their 'Famous Salad Bar.' They also sell some natural foods items, offer cooking classes, and provide (by reservation only) formal five-course dinners. d'Sozo is located in Tuscan Village. Open Sunday through Friday for lunch. Closed Saturday. Full service, take-out, catering, smoothies, soymilk, VISA/MC/DISC, $$.

Dinky Deli

2929 E. Central Ave., Wichita, KS 67214

(316) 683-6078

Natural foods. Try the "Tempeh-tation" or the totally non-dairy Tex-Mex Lasagna at this deli located inside a natural foods store. Open Monday through Friday for lunch. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Full service, vegan options, fresh juices, take-out, VISA/MC, $.

O'Naturals

1551 N. Rock Rd., Wichita, KS 67206

(316) 634-0222

Natural foods. O'Naturals is the brainchild of Gary Hirshberg, president of Stonyfield Farm yogurt company. He calls it "fast food with a mission." The focus is on organic and natural ingredients and there are many vegetarian selections as well as some vegan options. O'Naturals is located at the Genesis Health Club. Open Monday through Friday for three meals. Open Saturday for breakfast, lunch and early dinner. Open Sunday for brunch. Limited service, vegan options, take-out, beer/wine, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $.

·Zen Vegetarian Cuisine

3101 N. Rock Rd., Ste. 150, Wichita, KS 67226

(316) 425-7700

Vegetarian/Asian. Zen Vegetarian Cuisine offers Asian meatless dishes with many vegan options. Enjoy 'Over the Mountain,' their version of Kung Pao Chicken featuring crispy pieces of soy chicken. Be sure to wash that down with some gourmet lemonade in flavors like cucumber, watermelon, and mango. Yum! A side note for vegans: some dishes do contain egg so check with your server. Zen is closed on weekdays 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, catering, fresh juices, special beverages, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$.