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

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Nebraska

Lincoln

·Maggie's Vegetarian Café

311 N. 8th St., Lincoln, NE 68508

(402) 477-3959

Vegetarian/café/organic. Maggie's Vegetarian Café offers all-natural, made-from-scratch food using organic and local ingredients whenever possible. Their menu changes with the seasons as they utilize seasonal foods to provide the freshest taste. They are committed to supporting sustainable agriculture and a slow food approach by serving locally-produced, hand-crafted, and artisan products. You'll find wraps, a bakery full of muffins and cookies, and pleasant service at Maggie's. Cash only. Open Monday through Saturday for breakfast and lunch. Closed Sunday. Counter service, vegan options, take-out, catering, $.

Open Harvest Natural Foods Grocery

1618 South St., Lincoln, NE 68502

(402) 475-9069

Deli. This co-op and deli offers many vegan and vegetarian selections, natural and bulk foods, organic produce, vitamins, and herbs. Soy, gluten, and frozen food options are also available. Open daily for three meals. Deli-style, vegan options, take-out, espresso,

·Pepe's Bistro

3227 S. 13th St., Lincoln, NE 68502

(402) 805-2588

Vegetarian/Mexican/organic. Pepe's Bistro wants to share their passion for vegetarian and vegan food. Prepared using fresh, local, and organic ingredients, the menu changes weekly. Pepe's is located in the Indian Village Shopping Center. Cash only. Open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday and Monday. Limited service, vegan options, take-out, $.

Taj Mahal Cuisine of India

5500 Old Cheney Rd., Ste. 4, Lincoln, NE 68516

(402) 420-1133

Indian. Several traditional Indian vegetarian entrées are served. Open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Open Sunday for dinner only. Closed Monday. Full service, vegan options, take-out, catering, casual, non-smoking, wine/beer/alcohol, reservations recommended, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$.

The Oven

201 N. 8th, Ste. 117, Lincoln, NE 68508

(402) 475-6118

Indian. The Oven provides fine dining and Indian food with a very good selection for vegetarians. Open daily. Full service, vegan options, wine/beer/alcohol, VISA/MC/AMEX, $$.

Omaha

Crystal Jade Restaurant

7255 Cedar St., Omaha, NE 68124

(402) 398-1688

Asian Fusion. Crystal Jade is an Asian Fusion restaurant with a separate vegan menu. Try dishes such as Peanut Butter Tofu, Crispy Eggplant Yellow Curry, or Veggie in Sweet Thai Volcano Sauce. Reservations are accepted. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, delivery, catering, beer/wine/alcohol, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$.

Indian Oven

1010 Howard St., Omaha, NE 68102

(402) 342-4856

Indian. The hallmark of Indian Oven's cuisine is the "Tandoori Cuisine" cooked in its clay oven. Included on the menu are stuffed and plain tandoor breads, Pakoras, Papadums, and Samosas, as well as various other vegetarian options. Open daily. Full service, take-out, fresh juices, wine/beer/alcohol, VISA/MC/AMEX, $$.

McFoster's Natural Kind Café

302 S. 38th St., Omaha, NE 68131

(402) 345-7477

Natural foods. Enjoy falafel, almond milk-based soups, and more at McFoster's. Acoustic music and patio service are provided. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday. Full service, vegan options, take-out, fresh juices, VISA/MC, $-$$.