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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New Hampshire

Concord

Bagel Works, Inc.

42 N. 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. Bagel Works is environmentally conscious and socially active in its community. Open daily. Counter service, vegan options, fresh juices, take-out, $.

•• 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, $-$$.

Durham

The Bagelry

One Mill Rd. Plaza, , 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. Counter service, vegan options, take-out, $.

Keene

Bagel Works, Inc.

120 Main St., , Keene, NH 03431

(603) 357-7751

Bagel deli. See description under Concord, NH.

•• Country Life Vegetarian Restaurant

15 Roxbury St., , Keene, NH 03431

(603) 357-3975

Vegan. Country Life is a self-serve vegan establishment with many different options. Open Sunday through Friday for lunch. Closed Saturday. Limited service, take-out, $$.

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, $-$$.

Northwood

•• Susty's Café

159 1st New Hampshire Turnpike (Rt 4), Northwood, NH 03261

(603) 942-8425

Vegan café. Susty's Café offers 100% vegan and 98% organic food. Although a little out of the way, it is well worth it to find this bright spot. 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. Please note that only cash and checks are accepted for payment. The owner offers cooking classes on canning, freezing, and drying among other things so call or stop by to find out the details. Open daily for lunch and dinner from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Call for winter hours. Full service, take-out, fresh juices, smoothies, soymilk, $$.

Portsmouth

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

Bagel Works, Inc.

9-11 Congress St., Portsmouth, NH 03801

(603) 431-4434

Bagel deli. See description under Keene, NH.

•• 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, $-$$.