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

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Rhode Island

Narragansett

Crazy Burger Café & Juice Bar

144 Boon St., Narragansett, RI 02882

(401) 783-1810

Eclectic. The décor at Crazy Burger is predictably fun, with pale-green walls, paper lanterns, and ornaments hanging from the ceiling. Among the offerings here are veggie soups, sandwiches, veggie burgers, and a vegan tofu scramble. Open daily for three meals. Full service, vegan options, take-out, fresh juices, smoothies, espresso/cappuccino, BYOB, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$.

Newport

A-Market

181 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI 02840

(401) 846-8137

Natural foods store. A-Market carries health food, nutritional products, and more. They are located in the Bellevue Gardens Shopping Plaza. Open daily. Limited service, take-out, catering, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$.

Pawtucket

·Garden Grille Café

727 East Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02860

(401) 726-2826

Vegetarian café. Garden Grille Café is an all-vegetarian restaurant with a wide range of selections. Menu items include Black Bean Cakes, Udon Noodle Hot Pot, Vegan Macaroni & Cheese (gluten-free), Roasted Butternut Squash Quesadilla, and the Tempeh Reuben. They offer a great and inexpensive daily lunch special of soup, salad, and bread. The Vegan Chocolate Chip Pancakes at Sunday's brunch are not to be missed! Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Open Sunday for brunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, catering, fresh juices, soymilk, smoothies, beer/wine, VISA/MC/AMEX, $$.

Rasoi: Regional Cuisines of India

727 East Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02860

(401) 728-5500

Indian. As its name suggests, Rasoi: Regional Cuisines of India serves dishes from various Indian cuisines, with coastal steamed meals alongside southern dosa. The menu has a section dedicated to vegetarian meals, and dishes with cheese can be substituted with tofu. Rasoi offers vegetarian, dairy-free, and gluten-free buffets on certain days. The restaurant is located in the Blackstone Place Mall. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, delivery, catering, fresh juices, espresso, special beverages, beer/wine/alcohol, non-alcoholic beer, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$.

··Wildflour Vegan Bakery & Juice Bar

727 East Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02860

(401) 475-4718

Vegan/bakery/café/juice bar. Wildflour strives to provide healthy and delicious food to the community. They use organic ingredients and unrefined sweeteners as much as possible, as well as local ingredients and recycled packaging. Try the variety of pastries, cakes, cupcakes, and breads, which include gluten-free and raw options. Or go for one of their juices or smoothies with an organic herbal add-in. If you're looking for a hot beverage, order a vegan hot chocolate, or try the lavender lemonade on a hot summer day. Open daily for three meals. Limited service, take-out, catering, fresh juices, espresso/cappuccino, smoothies, VISA/MC, $.

Providence

(For restaurant listings in the surrounding areas, see East Greenwich and Pawtucket.)

East Side Pockets

278 Thayer St., Providence, RI 02906

(401) 453-1100

Middle Eastern. East Side Pockets is a fast food Middle Eastern restaurant with many vegetarian items (clearly marked on the menu). Options include hummus, grape leaves, falafel, and vegetarian lentil soup. This is a family-owned restaurant with a lot of history; the original owners were immigrants from Syria. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner through late night. Open Sunday for lunch and dinner. Counter service, vegan options, take-out, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $.

India Restaurant

1060 Hope St., Providence, RI 02906

(401) 421-2600

Indian. India Restaurant promises to "add spice to your life." They cook all their dishes with canola oil rather than butter and serve a wide range of vegetarian & vegan menu items. Some of the most popular vegan choices include Aloo Tikki, the Naan Basket, Vegetable Samosas, Papri Chaat, and Chana Masala. Enjoy dining by the fireplace or outside on the front patio or back courtyard. India Restaurant is also pet-friendly! They welcome you and your dog to dine on their outdoor patio (equipped with special pegs to attach the leash). They make water and treats available along with a special canine menu, too! Open Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner. Open Saturday and Sunday for brunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, delivery, catering, special beverages, beer/wine/alcohol, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$.

Kabob and Curry

261 Thayer St., Providence, RI 02906

(401) 273-8844

Indian. Kabob and Curry serves a range of classic Indian dishes, with a number of vegetarian items. Choose from baigan bharta (eggplant with onions and tomatoes), tandoori vegetable kabobs, veggie pakoras (fritters), and more. Those who can't decide can order the Maharani, the big vegetarian combination plate! They are happy to accommodate those with food allergies. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Lunch buffet on Sunday. Full service, vegan options, take-out, delivery, catering, wine/beer/alcohol, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$.

··Like No Udder

N/A, Providence, RI 02903

(401) 419-8869

Vegan/ice cream/food truck. Like No Udder is a vegan soft serve ice cream truck! Serving various locations and events in Providence and beyond, visit their website to track them in (almost) real time and to view their calendar of events. In addition to non-dairy soft serve, they offer vegan treats including shakes, floats, frozen slushies, and candy bars. During day-long events or festivals, they offer hot food items such as vegan hot dogs and vegan meatball subs. No hydrogenated ingredients are ever used. Cash only. Hours vary. Take-out, catering, special beverages, $.

Thai Star

1088 Chalkstone Ave., Providence, RI 02908

(401) 421-5840

Thai. Located near the intersection of Chalkstone and Academy Avenues, Thai Star has a variety of appetizers, like fried tofu, and main courses, such as Pad Thai. Practically every entrée can be prepared with tofu, including four different curries. Don't forget to ask that the fish sauce be left off. This restaurant is a smoke-free environment. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, VISA/MC, $$.

··Veggie Fun

123 Dorrance St., Providence, RI 02903

(401) 270-4700

Vegan/Asian Fusion. Veggie Fun serves an all-vegan menu of Asian delights. Try dishes like Orange Veggie Beef, Sweet Citrus Soy Chicken, Malaysian Curry Stew, or Tofu Teriyaki Sizzling Platter. Don't miss their weekday lunch specials! Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, take-out, delivery, special beverages, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$.

Wakefield

Pick Pockets Deli

231 Old Tower Hill Rd., Wakefield, RI 02879

(401) 792-3360

Middle Eastern. Dine on vegetarian options including falafel, hummus, tabbouleh, baba ghanouj, stuffed grape leaves, and other dishes at Pick Pockets Deli. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Open Sunday for lunch. Limited service, vegan options, take-out, catering, VISA/MC, $.