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

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Oklahoma

Ardmore

··Veggies

1202 Brookview Dr., Ardmore, OK 73401

(580) 226-2424

Vegan/natural foods. Veggies offers fresh wraps, sandwiches, soups, salads, and crepes. Delicious smoothies include Kiwi Kiss, Berry Berries, and Strawberry Banana. Try the 'Save the Chicken Sandwich' which is the owner's secret recipe for "chicken" salad on a homemade roll. Open Monday through Friday for lunch. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Limited service, take-out, catering, smoothies, soymilk, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $.

Norman

Native Roots Market

132 W. Main St., Norman, OK 73069

(405) 310-6300

Natural foods store. Native Roots Market is a grocery store featuring local and organic food. One of the highlights of Native Roots is its huge spice bar, featuring spices from all around the world. Their coffee and chocolates are fair-trade, and they will make customized gift baskets for special occasions. Native Roots Market is located in historic downtown Norman, on the SE Corner of Main & Santa Fe. Open daily. Take-out, vegan options, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$.

Oklahoma City

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

Gopuram Taste of India

4559 NW 23rd St., Oklahoma City, OK 73127

(405) 948-7373

Indian. This restaurant serves both northern and southern Indian cuisine. They offer many selections for vegans daily and feature a vegetarian buffet every night. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, catering, non-alcoholic beer, wine/beer/alcohol, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC/DC, $-$$.

·Matthew Kenney OKC

5820 N. Classen Blvd., Ste. 1, Oklahoma City, OK 73118

(405) 842-1050

Vegetarian/raw foods. With the exception of honey and bee pollen, Matthew Kenney OKC is completely vegan. Innovative menu items include Eggplant Bacon, Heirloom Tomato Lasagna, Open-Faced Portobello Sliders, Butternut Squash Ravioli, and Chipotle 'Crab' Cakes. They also feature an extensive selection of specialty beverages, both juiced and blended. Enjoy dining in the modern and airy dining room or outside on the patio. In addition to the restaurant, Matthew Kenney Academy, a raw and living foods culinary school is also located here. Open Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner. Open Saturday and Sunday for brunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, catering, fresh juices, smoothies, wine/beer/alcohol, special beverages, VISA/MC, $$-$$$.

Stillwater

Nature's Supply

211 N. Perkins Rd., Ste. 24, Stillwater, OK 74075

(405) 762-6240

Natural foods store. Nature's Supply is a grocery and health food store specializing in organic and natural foods. They offer many vegetarian and vegan items including seitan, tofu, tempeh, and soy & rice ice cream. They also have a variety of organic fruits and vegetables as well as gluten-free selections. Open Monday through Saturday. Closed Sunday. Take-out, vegan options, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$.

Sulphur

··Lifestyle Center of America Restaurant

Rt. 1, Goddard Youth Camp Rd., Sulphur, OK 73086

(800) 213-8955

Vegan. Located amidst 1,700 acres of native forest and the picturesque lake of the Arbuckles, the world-class Lifestyle Center of America and restaurant is dedicated to ensuring a healthy life through the power of diet, exercise, and stress management. There are center tours every day at 2 p.m. Open Sunday through Friday for three meals. Closed Saturday. Cafeteria, reservations required, non-smoking, special beverages, VISA/MC, $$.

Tulsa

Bangkok Restaurant

3313 E. 32nd Pl., Tulsa, OK 74135

(918) 743-9669

Thai. Try the Pad Thai Pak, made with oriental vegetables, ground peanuts, and egg, or the Ghang Ped Pak, made with red curry paste, oriental vegetables, and coconut milk. Any entrée on the menu can be prepared without meat. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday. Full service, vegan options, VISA/MC/AMEX/DC, $$.

·Be Le Vegetarian Restaurant

6634 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa, OK 74136

(918) 499-1414

Vegetarian/Asian. Be Le Vegetarian Restaurant offers Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine that is completely vegetarian and mostly vegan. They are dedicated to providing meatless food that is low in fat and cholesterol with no MSG, alcohol, preservatives, or eggs. Many of their dishes use meat substitutes (made from soy, wheat or yams); they have mock versions of chicken, beef, pork, lamb, duck, and shrimp. They also offer numerous vegetable and tofu dishes. Save room for a slice of Vegan Chocolate Marble Cake for dessert. Be Le is closed on weekdays between lunch and dinner, so please call ahead for hours. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday. Full service, vegan options, take-out, soymilk, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$.

Big Al's Healthy Foods

3303 E. 15th St., Tulsa, OK 74112

(918) 744-5080

Deli. Open since 1975 and smoke-free for more than 10 years, Big Al's has a separate vegetarian menu featuring a veggie loaf, several different types of salads, subs, and burritos. Open Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner. Open Saturday for lunch. Closed Sunday. Buffet, vegan options, take-out, fresh juices, smoothies, $.

Café Samana

3807-F S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa, OK 74105

(918) 742-3559

Natural foods café. Enjoy soups and sandwiches at this veggie-friendly café in Brookside. Many vegan items are available along with gluten-free selections. Café Samana is proud of its commitment to the environment and calls itself a "conscious café." They use organic and local ingredients as much as possible and recycle and compost. Open Monday through Thursday for lunch. Open Friday for lunch and dinner. Open Saturday for lunch. Closed Sunday. Full service, vegan options, take-out, catering, VISA/MC/DISC, $-$$.

Cedar's Import Restaurant and Deli

2606 S. Sheridan Rd., Tulsa, OK 74105

(918) 835-5519

Deli. Try the Lentil & Celery Soup, Falafel, Veggie Cabbage Roll Dinner, or Sampler Veggie Dinner at Cedar's. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Limited service, vegan options, catering, $.