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

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Montana

Bozeman

Community Food Co-op

908 W. Main St., Bozeman, MT 59715

(406) 587-4039

44 E. Main St., Bozeman, MT 59715

(406) 922-2667

Natural foods. Indoor and outdoor seating is available at this deli, which offers an incredible view of the Bridger Mountains in a park-like setting. Vegetarian options are seasonally and locally based. Smoking is not allowed. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Counter service, vegan options, take-out, fresh juices, organic coffee and tea, VISA/MC/AMEX, $.

Hamilton

The Spice Of Life

163 S. 2nd St., Hamilton, MT 59840

(406) 363-4433

Eclectic. The Spice of Life offers a variety of sandwiches, entrées, pasta, soups, salads, appetizers, and desserts. Try the Thai Curry Noodles with Vegetables and Tofu. Live music is featured Wednesday evenings. To find this funky café, look for the big blue awning and giant neon chili pepper sign on top. The Spice of Life is closed between lunch and dinner, so please call ahead for hours. Open Monday for lunch. Open Tuesday through Friday for lunch and dinner. Open Saturday for dinner. Closed Sunday. Full service, vegan options, take-out, non-alcoholic beer, beer/wine, VISA/MC/AMEX, $-$$.

Helena

Real Food Store Deli

1096 Helena Ave, Helena, MT 59601

(406) 443-5150

Natural foods deli. This natural foods deli offers sandwiches, soups, salads, and a hot food bar. Options at the hot food bar have included fajitas, enchiladas, sweet and sour tofu, and pad Thai. Open daily for three meals. Limited service, vegan options, VISA/MC, $-$$.

Missoula

China Garden

2100 Stephens Ave., Missoula, MT 59801

(406) 721-1795

Chinese. This restaurant uses no MSG in food preparation. Vegetarian options include vegetable sautées, soups, vegetable and noodle dishes, Vegetarian Foo Young, and Vegetable Fried Rice. Open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Closed Monday. Full service, take-out, catering, beer/wine, VISA/MC/AMEX, $$.

Kadena's

2685 1/2 Palmer St., Missoula, MT 59808

(406) 549-3304

Asian Fusion. Kadena's offers Asian-styled cuisine but also Mediterranean and Italian dishes. They have a separate meatless menu with selections like Thai Curry, Street Vendor's Noodles, Angel Hair Primavera, and Sesame Tofu Tango with Linguini. Outdoor seating is available. Kadena's is located in the Palmer Professional Park. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday. Full service, vegan options, take-out, delivery, catering, espresso/cappuccino, beer/wine, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$.