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

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New Hampshire

Concord

··Café Indigo

128H Hall St., Concord, NH 03301

(603) 224-1770

Vegan café/bakery. Café Indigo is a family-run vegan café and bakery offering some of the best vegan desserts and sandwiches in Concord. Some of their vegan baked goods include apple pie, carrot cake, cinnamon rolls, and chocolate chip cookies. On the café menu, they offer a homemade black bean & rice veggie burger, grilled seitan wrap, and a tofishy sandwich. Also notable are the café's delicious peach and green tea sodas. Ask to see their wheat-free menu. Open Monday through Friday for breakfast, lunch, and early dinner. Closed Saturday. Open Sunday for brunch. Full service, take-out, soymilk, VISA/MC, $-$$.

··Rasa's Vegan Kitchen

55 S. Main St., Concord, NH 03301

(603) 715-1785

Vegan/natural foods/organic. Rasa's Vegan Kitchen is a good place to go for a locally-grown, eco-friendly meal. Their 100% vegan and gluten-free menu consists of dishes inspired by various ethnic cuisines. Although the menu selections change based on availability, the buffet will include hot soups, cold soups, salads, main dishes, and desserts. Live music will accompany the Saturday evening dinner buffet. Cash only. Open Monday through Friday for lunch. Open Saturday for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday. Buffet, take-out, delivery, catering, special beverages, $-$$.

The Works Bakery Café

42 Main St., Concord, NH 03301

(603) 226-1827

Bagel deli. More than 16 varieties of bagels are offered with various topping options, including cream cheeses, Tofutti spreads, salads, and other vegetarian combinations. Only natural ingredients without preservatives are used. The Works Bakery Café is environmentally conscious and socially active in its community. Open daily for breakfast and lunch. Counter service, vegan options, take-out, catering, fresh juices, smoothies, espresso/cappuccino, $.

Durham

The Bagelry

5 Mill Rd., Unit A, Durham, NH 03824

(603) 868-1424

Bagel shop. Seventeen varieties of bagels are available at The Bagelry, as well as salads, bagel sandwiches, and other vegetarian options. Open daily for three meals. Counter service, vegan options, take-out, catering, VISA/MC, $.

Exeter

Divine Café & Grille

50 Lincoln St., Exeter, NH 03833

(603) 773-2233

Natural foods. The Divine Café & Grille offers a menu of natural foods with something for everyone. All vegan and vegetarian food is cooked separately from meat. Make sure to try their very own Divine Burger, a gourmet vegan rice burger that they produce in-house; it's also available for sale at regional grocery stores as well as on the menu of area restaurants. Enjoy the cozy, warm atmosphere of the Divine Café; they're in a red barn with a green sign in front. Open Friday through Sunday for breakfast and lunch. Closed Monday through Thursday. Full service, vegan options, take-out, catering, soymilk, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$.

Keene

··Country Life Restaurant

15 Roxbury St., Keene, NH 03431

(603) 357-3975

Vegan. Country Life is a self-serve vegan establishment with many different options. They are located in downtown Keene. Open Sunday for brunch. Open Monday through Friday for lunch. Closed Saturday. Buffet, take-out, $$.

The Works Bakery Café

120 Main St., Keene, NH 03431

(603) 357-7751

Bagel deli. See description under Concord, NH.

Manchester

(For restaurant listings in the surrounding areas, see Concord.)

A-Market

125 Loring St., Manchester, NH 03103

(603) 668-2650

Natural foods store. A-Market carries health food, nutritional products, and more. They are located next to Manchester Commons Shopping Center. Open daily. Limited service, take-out, catering, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$.

Café Momo

1065 Hanover St., Manchester, NH 03104

(603) 623-3733

Nepalese. Café Momo features authentic Nepalese cuisine with vegetarian and vegan options. They are very accommodating and cook everything to order. Open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Closed Monday. Full service, vegan options, take-out, beer/wine, special beverages, VISA/MC, $$$.

Marlborough

·Jitter Beans Internet Café

174 Main St., Marlborough, NH 03455

(603) 876-3441

Vegetarian café. Jitter Beans Internet Café is a great place to get a cup of coffee, check your email, and enjoy a vegetarian meal. Bring your laptop to this Internet café for free wireless service or use their computers for a nominal fee. They offer sandwiches such as the vegan Groovy Chick, a "chicken" cutlet-style patty on ciabatta, the Tempeh Reuben, their vegetarian version of the classic sandwich, or the "Tuna" Salad, vegan tuna that is actually made of tempeh. Breakfast is always available at Jitter Beans. Enjoy outdoor seating in nice weather. Open daily for three meals. Limited service, vegan options, take-out, soymilk, espresso/cappuccino, special beverages, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$.

Nashua

·Meena's Kitchen

113 W. Pearl St., Nashua, NH 03060

(603) 204-5025

Vegetarian/Indian. For authentic Indian cuisine, try Meena's Kitchen. This family-owned restaurant is 100% vegetarian and full of flavor. Everything is cooked fresh to order. The various Basmati rice dishes all contain tasty spices that will make your taste buds happy! Meena's Kitchen is closed between lunch/brunch and dinner, so please call ahead for hours. Open Tuesday through Friday for lunch and dinner. Open Saturday and Sunday for brunch and dinner. Closed Monday. Full service, vegan options, take-out, catering, special beverages, VISA/MC, $$.

Northwood

··Susty's Café

159 First NH Tpke., Rt. 4, Northwood, NH 03261

(603) 942-5862

Vegan/organic/natural foods. Susty's Café offers organic, vegan cuisine in a bright and warm atmosphere. Selections include tofu pesto focaccia, seitan pepper steak wrap, tofu lasagna, and 'the best black bean enchilada.' Don't miss dessert which ranges from chocolate cream pie and blueberry pie to cake and spelt muffins. Sustainable sustenance is the name of the game at Susty's, and they are committed to supporting organic and local farmers by using organic ingredients whenever possible. Although a little off the beaten path, Susty's is well worth the trip. Cash only. Open Wednesday through Monday for lunch and dinner. Closed Tuesday. Full service, take-out, catering, fresh juices, smoothies, soymilk, BYOB, $$.

Portsmouth

(For restaurant listings in the surrounding areas, see Durham.)

··The Juicery

51 Hanover St., Portsmouth, NH 03801

(603) 431-0693

Vegan deli/juice bar. This vegan juice bar offers all-natural smoothies, soups, chili, and vegan wraps. Currently, it's take-out only, but the owners hope to add seating in the near future. Open daily for breakfast through early dinner. Dinner hours are later during summer months. Take-out, fresh juices, smoothies, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$.

The Works Bakery Café

9 Congress St., Portsmouth, NH 03801

(603) 431-4434

Bagel deli. See description under Concord, NH.