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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Rhode Island

East Greenwich

Pick Pockets Deli

431 Main St., , East Greenwich, RI 02818

(401) 884-0488

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

Narragansett

Crazy Burger Café & Juice Bar

144 Boon St., Narragansett, RI 02882

(401) 783-1810

American. 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, fresh juices, smoothies, BYOB, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$.

Newport

Harvest Natural Foods

1 Casino Terr., Newport, RI 02840

(401) 846-8137

Health foods store deli. Harvest Natural Foods carries health food, nutritional products, and more. Open Monday through Saturday for three meals. Open Sunday for lunch and early dinner. Limited service, 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, $$.

Providence

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

Curry in a Hurry

272 Thayer St., , Providence, RI 02906

(401) 453-2424

Indian. Curry in a Hurry offers several vegetarian dishes. Diners must place their orders at a counter upon arriving, then their meals are brought to their table. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Counter service, take-out, $.

Hot Pockets

285 Thayer St., Providence, RI 02900

(401) 751-3251

Middle Eastern. Hot Pockets has a whole menu section devoted to vegetarian foods. Their wrap sandwiches include Phil's Falafel, the Potato Pocket, vegetarian kibbe, grilled marinated vegetables, and more. Side items like stuffed grape leaves, baba ghanouj, and fresh homemade tabbouleh salad are also available. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Limited service, take-out, VISA/MC/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, $$.

O-Cha

221 Wickenden St., , Providence, RI 02903

(401) 421-4699

Thai. This restaurant offers six vegetarian Thai dishes, including Sautéed Veggies in Chili Sauce, Vegetables with Peanut Sauce, mock vegetarian duck made from tofu, and noodle dishes. They do not use MSG in food preparation. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, $$.

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, $$.

Wakefield

Pick Pockets Deli

231 Old Tower Hill Rd., , Wakefield, RI 02879

(401) 792-3360

Middle Eastern. See description under East Greenwich, RI.