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

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•• Vegan or vegetarian restaurant
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Indiana

Bloomington

Encore Café

316 W. 6th St., Bloomington, IN 47404

(812) 333-7312

American/eclectic. Owned by a natural foods co-op in town, the Encore Café's menu changes daily and includes many vegetarian options in an Art Deco environment. It is located near Indiana University. Open daily for lunch through late dinner. Cafeteria, vegan options, espresso/cappuccino, wine/beer, take-out, VISA/MC/AMEX, $$.

Laughing Planet

322 E. Kirkwood, Bloomington, IN 47408

(812) 323-2233

Mexican. Located near Indiana University, Laughing Planet specializes in whole foods and internationally-themed burritos, such as Jamaican, Southwestern, Thai, and Tibetan. Options include baked tofu and soy cheese. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Limited service, vegan options, fresh juices, espresso/cappuccino, smoothies, soymilk, $.

Crown Point

(For restaurant listings in the surrounding area, see Valparaiso.)

Twin Happiness Restaurant

1188 N. Main St., Crown Point, IN 46307

(219) 663-4433

Chinese. Twin Happiness offers a large variety of vegetable and tofu dishes. Corn oil is used for cooking, and the restaurant is very willing to accommodate requests for low-salt, low-fat foods, etc. Open daily. Full service, wine/beer/alcohol, take-out, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC/DC, $$.

Evansville

•• Penny Lane Coffeehouse

600 SE 2nd St., Evansville, IN 47713

(812) 421-8741

Vegetarian/coffeehouse. Penny Lane Coffeehouse offers organic, vegetarian and vegan soups and sandwiches. They feature art, poetry, and live music from local artists. Located in the Haynies Corner Arts District in downtown Evansville, Penny Lane is a few blocks from the riverfront and the Indiana/Kentucky border. Open Tuesday through Sunday for three meals. Closed Monday. Limited service, vegan options, take-out, soymilk, espresso/cappuccino, smoothies, special beverages, VISA/MC/DISC, $-$$.

Indianapolis

India Palace

4213 Lafayette Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46254

(317) 298-0773

Indian. Many vegetarian options, including appetizers, side dishes, and many breads, are joined by such entrées as Paneer and Brijani. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, wine/beer, take-out, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC/DC, $$.

The Abbey Coffee House

825 N Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 269-8426

Coffeehouse. This coffeehouse provides a wonderful atmosphere along with numerous vegetarian and vegan choices. Menu items include mock meat, tofu dishes, wraps, and salads. They are open from morning until late night with live musical performances on weekends. And of course, being a coffeehouse, no visit would be complete without sampling the wide array of coffees, teas, and specialty drinks. Open daily for three meals. Limited service, vegan options, take-out, espresso/cappuccino, soymilk, non-smoking, VISA/MC, $$.

Three Sisters Café

6360 Guilford Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46220

(317) 257-5556

Café. Three Sisters offers some great veggie treats. Try the house favorite, The Three Sisters Loaf, which is made with black beans and wild rice. Open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Closed Monday. Limited service, vegan options, $-$$.

•• Udupi Café

4225 Lafayette Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46254

(317) 299-2127

Vegetarian/Indian. Udupi Café offers southern Indian vegetarian cuisine. Open Tuesday through Thursday for lunch and dinner. Open Friday for lunch only. Open Saturday and Sunday for lunch and dinner. Closed Monday. Full service, reservations recommended, wine/beer/alcohol, take-out, catering, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC/DC, $$.

New Albany

•• Rainbow Blossom Natural Foods & Deli

3003 Charlestown Crossing Way, New Albany, IN 47150

(812) 941-0080

Vegetarian/natural foods store deli. Rainbow Blossom is dedicated to providing an alternative to those who seek healthy and convenient gourmet foods to go. Offering many vegan items, this vegetarian deli is take-out only. The foods are made with high-quality products using organic ingredients when possible. Open Monday through Saturday for three meals. Open Sunday for lunch and dinner. Take-out, vegan options, fresh juices, VISA/MC, $.

Valparaiso

Billy Jack's Café & Grill

2904 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso, IN 46383

(219) 477-3797

Eclectic. Vegetarian options here include Grilled Portobello Mushroom appetizers, Parsley-Garlic Tortellini, Gourmet Vegetarian Pizza, Pesto Pizza, Black Pepper Linguine, Mushroom Ravioli, Vegetarian Stew, a Veggie Wrap, a Grilled Portobello Sandwich, and Fresh Fruit Sorbet. Ask the waitstaff if a particular dish can be made vegan. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, take-out, catering, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$.