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

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Nova Scotia

Halifax

Dofsky's Grill

1583 Brunswick St., Halifax, NS B3J 3P5

(902) 425-4278

American. Dofsky's Grill offers all types of dishes, such as veggie burgers, gourmet veggie pizza, veggie wraps, spring rolls, and stir-fries. Dofsky's is located in the heart of downtown Halifax at the Cambridge Suites Hotel Plaza. Reservations are recommended. Open Monday through Saturday for three meals. Open Sunday for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Full service, take-out, catering, beer/wine/alcohol, VISA/MC, $$.

·Heartwood Bakery & Café

6250 Quinpool Rd., Halifax, NS B3L 1A3

(902) 425-2808

Vegetarian/café/bakery. Heartwood Bakery & Café serves an all-vegetarian menu of salads, sandwiches, pizzas, bowls, and entrées with the many vegan choices noted as such. Their food is fresh and made-to-order using organic and local ingredients. You must save room for dessert with offerings of cakes, pies, cookies, and more! Check for daily specials on the board and enjoy the all-day brunch offered on Saturdays. Open Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner. Open Saturday for brunch. Closed Sunday. Full service, vegan options, take-out, soymilk, VISA/MC, $$.

·Satisfaction-Feast Vegetarian Restaurant

3559 Robie St., Halifax, NS B3K 4S7

(902) 422-3540

Vegetarian/international. Satisfaction-Feast's all-vegetarian, mostly vegan, and often organic menu includes a large selection of appetizers, soups, sandwiches, salads, and entrées. Specialties include the tofu salad, chili, burritos, curried panir with rice, lasagna, curries, stir-fries, casseroles, macrobiotic rice supreme, and vegan cheesecakes. Partly thanks to its Buddhist affiliation, the restaurant has a relaxing atmosphere, complete with soft music and a fountain. Open Tuesday through Sunday for three meals. Closed Monday. Full service, vegan options, take-out, catering, espresso/cappuccino, soymilk, VISA/MC, $-$$.

The Wooden Monkey

1707 Grafton St., Halifax, NS B3J 2C6

(902) 444-3844

Natural foods/organic. The Wooden Monkey is a unique restaurant that serves up delicious food while remaining environmentally-conscious. They utilize organic and locally-grown ingredients as much as possible, and carry-out cups, plates, and cutlery are biodegradable. Even though not completely vegetarian, there are plenty of tantalizing vegetarian options including many that can easily be made vegan. The Wooden Monkey is a great restaurant choice for a yummy, eco-friendly meal. Reservations are accepted. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, fresh juices, soymilk, beer/wine/alcohol, special beverages, VISA/MC/AMEX, $$-$$$.