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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Vermont

Barre

A Single Pebble

135 US Rt. 302, Barre, VT 05641

(802) 476-9700

Chinese. This Chinese restaurant offers great gourmet dishes, including many vegan options. Recommendations include their Hot & Sour Soup, Napa Cabbage, Buddha's Sesame Beef, and the highly popular Mock Eel. Also, they are willing to replace the meat in any dish with tofu. Open daily for dinner. Full service, vegan options, wine/beer, reservations recommended, VISA/MC/AMEX, $$-$$$.

Brattleboro

Brattleboro Food Co-Op Deli

2 Main St., Brookside Plaza, Brattleboro, VT 05301

(802) 257-0236

Natural foods. The co-op has a salad bar stocked with organic ingredients. There is also an eat-in café serving fruit smoothies, organic juices, soups, and stews. Open daily for breakfast and lunch. Limited service, take-out, macrobiotic options, fresh juices, smoothies, MC/DISC, $.

•• Common Ground

25 Elliot St., Brattleboro, VT 05301

(802) 257-0855

Vegetarian. A community-based, worker-owned cooperative, Common Ground emphasizes the use of local and organic foods. The restaurant strives to maintain a balance between business needs and social and environmental concerns. Stir-fry and seitan dishes are offered at every meal. Open Wednesday through Monday. Closed Tuesday. Take-out, vegan options, wine/beer, $.

•• Istanbul Kitchen

74 Cotton Mill Hill, Ste. 357, Brattleboro, VT 05301

(802) 254-3413

Vegetarian/Mediterranean. Diners can enjoy a great view of the Connecticut River while they feast on vegetarian and vegan items, including a recommended leek and eggplant casserole, an artichoke casserole, stuffed grape leaves, and maple baklava. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Deli-style, vegan options, catering, take-out, $.

•• Vegetarian Paradise

10 Canal St., Brattleboro, VT 05301

(802) 257-4707

Vegan/Caribbean. Vegetarian Paradise offers wholesome and flavorful foods featuring local and organic ingredients when possible. Menu includes entrées, soups, sides, and fresh juices. Cash only. Open Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Full service, take-out, fresh juices, $$.

Burlington

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

A Single Pebble

133 Bank St., Burlington, VT 05401

(802) 865-5200

Chinese. See description under Barre, VT.

City Market

82 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington, VT 05401

(802) 863-3659

Natural foods. This establishment is a natural foods and regular grocery store. Take-out $-$$.

Loong Chat's Kitchen

169 Church St., Burlington, VT 05401

(802) 651-9660

Asian. This restaurant specializes in Thai, Vietnamese, and Chinese foods, all of which are available at different times. It is known for its fantastic sushi, and one of the area's most well-known chefs prepares the Vietnamese cuisine. The restaurant is around the corner from Flynn Theatre. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Open Sunday for lunch only. Full service, non-smoking, reservations recommended, alcohol, non-alcoholic beer/wine, special drinks, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC/DC, $-$$$.

•• New Ethic Café

260 North St., Burlington, VT 05401

(802) 540-2834

Vegan café. New Ethic Café features an all-vegan menu that includes salads, sandwiches, burgers, and some Mexican and Soul Food dishes. Their Plantain Burger features their own special sauce along with lettuce, tomato, and red onion on a homemade plaintain burger. Or try the Mexican Plate of quinoa topped with black beans, vegan cheese, salsa fresco, avocado, corn, and green onion garnish. You can't go wrong at this vegan eatery in the Old North End. Open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Closed Monday. Limited service, take-out, delivery, catering, soymilk, VISA/MC/DISC, $$.

Parima Tai Restaurant

185 Pearl St., Burlington, VT 05401

(802) 864-7917

Thai. Located in downtown Burlington, Parima offers several of their dishes with tofu in place of meat. Options include woonsen soup (green beans noodle soup with black mushrooms), mixed vegetables with tofu, and tofu curry on jasmine rice. Open Monday through Friday for lunch and open daily for dinner. Full service, reservations recommended, non-alcoholic wine/beer, wine/beer, smoothies, soymilk, $$$.

•• Stone Soup

211 College St., Burlington, VT 05401

(802) 862-7616

Vegetarian/natural foods. Located in downtown Burlington, Stone Soup is a community-based food establishment with cafeteria and counter service. This restaurant has a buffet and salad bar, and its menu includes hot and cold sandwiches, a vegan club, pizzas, vegan baked goods, and of course, soups with vegan rolls. They also offer a Saturday brunch. Open Monday through Saturday for three meals. Closed Sunday. Buffet, vegan/macrobiotic options, beer/wine, special drinks, take-out, no credit cards, $$.

Killington

Hemingway's §

4988 US Rte. 4, Killington, VT 05751

(802) 422-3886

American/international. Hemingway's has been voted one of America's top 25 restaurants by "Food and Wine Magazine." Located in a restored 1860 house at the foot of Killington mountain, the fine establishment offers many vegetarian selections, including a wild mushroom salad, fresh fruit soup, vegetable flan, fava bean ravioli, and a vegetable strudel. A specially-created four-course vegetarian meal is another option. Reservations are recommended. Open Wednesday through Sunday for dinner only. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Full service, vegan options, wine/beer/alcohol, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC/DC, $$$.

Manchester Center

Bagel Works, Inc.

Routes 11 & 30, Manchester Center, VT 05255

(802) 362-5082

Bagel shop. More than 16 varieties of bagels are offered with various topping options, including cream cheeses, Tofutti spreads, salads, and other vegetarian combinations. Bagel Works is environmentally conscious and socially active in its community. Open daily. Counter service, vegan options, fresh juices, $.

Montpelier

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

Coffee Corner

83 Main St., Montpelier, VT 05602

(802) 229-9060

Diner. This is a good, old-fashioned American diner with several vegetarian selections on the menu. The California Reuben--grilled tofu, sauerkraut, and provolone topped with Russian dressing on grilled rye--is a vegetarian favorite! Other options include a veggie burger, ratatouille, and a grilled eggplant sandwich. The staff is willing to fulfill special menu requests if possible. Open daily for breakfast and lunch. Full service, vegan options, take-out, delivery, $.

•• Hunger Mountain Co-op

623 Stone Cutters Way, Montpelier, VT 05602

(802) 223-8000

Vegetarian. With a riverside setting, this informal, family-style cooperative offers a self-serve food bar that includes vegan baked goods. Sunday brunch is also available. Open daily for three meals. Counter service, vegan options, beer/wine, VISA/MC, $-$$$.

Rhapsody Natural Foods Café

28 Main St., Montpelier, VT 05602

(802) 229-6112

Macrobiotic/natural foods. Rhapsody Natural Foods Café is mostly vegan but does serve fish. With its emphasis on organic and macrobiotic, Rhapsody offers a natural foods buffet that includes miso soup, tempura, sushi, Japanese noodles, tofu & tempeh items, and maple-sweetened desserts. Rhapsody is located next to the Savoy Movie Theatre. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday. Buffet, vegan options, take-out, catering, beer/wine, VISA/MC, $-$$.

State Street Market

20 State St., Montpelier, VT 05602

(802) 229-9353

Natural foods store. State Street Market specializes in natural foods items and supplements. In the back is the all-vegan Evergreen Café. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Take-out, vegan options, $-$$.

Susan's Kitchen

209 Barre St., Montpelier, VT 05602

(802) 223-8646

International. Susan's Kitchen offers take-out only and has a menu that changes weekly. Each night, two entrées from a specific country or region are served. The menu indicates which items are vegan. Past options have included moo shu pancakes and Cambodian noodles with red sauce and coconut. Open Monday through Friday for dinner. Closed weekends. Take-out, vegan options, catering, reservations recommended, $$.

Newport

•• Newport Natural Foods Bakery & Café

194 Main St., Newport, VT 05855

(802) 334-2626

Vegetarian. Several hot soups are available daily, plus sandwiches, salads, and freshly-baked goods. Located near Lake Memphremagog, Newport's chalkboard menu changes daily. Open Monday through Saturday. Closed Sunday. Cafeteria, vegan options, take-out, $.

South Burlington

The Café at Healthy Living Market

222 Dorset St., South Burlington, VT 05403

(802) 863-2569

Natural foods café. This café within a natural foods store has an all-organic salad and hot entrée bar. Among its eclectic offerings from around the world are West African Yam & Peanut Stew, Seitan Stroganoff, Tempeh Cacciatore, and Hungarian Roasted Cauliflower. It also offers sandwiches, tofu dishes, and desserts that are made daily. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Open Sunday for brunch and dinner. Cafeteria, vegan options, non-smoking, fresh juices, smoothies, take-out, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$.

Stowe

Food for Thought Natural Market

Old Farm Rd. (Rt. 100 S.), Stowe, VT 05672

(802) 253-4733

Natural foods. Besides being a market, Food for Thought has a café located inside with a salad bar and a steam bar with soups and salads. Hot daily lunch items vary, but past creations include tempeh burgers, burritos, and tofu noodle casserole. Non-dairy baked items are also available. All food is prepared fresh on the premises. Open daily for three meals. Cafeteria, vegan options, fresh juices, smoothies, take-out, catering, VISA/MC/AMEX, $.

Red Basil Thai Cuisine

294 Mountain Rd., Stowe, VT 05672

(802) 253-4478

Thai. This upscale casual restaurant with a wonderful atmosphere offers excellent gourmet Thai cuisine, including vegetable soup, cashew nut, shiitake and broccoli, and much more. Tofu may be substituted for all dishes on the menu. They are well-known for their sushi and martini bars. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, wine/beer, VISA/MC/AMEX, $$$.

White River Junction

Upper Valley Food Cooperative

193 N. Main St., White River Junction, VT 05001

(802) 295-5804

Natural foods. This co-op has a deli and food bar that offers mostly vegetarian soups, salads, sandwiches, and plate dishes. Offerings include rice and pecan salad, an organic tempeh salad, baked tofu, and organic roasted root vegetables. Open Monday through Saturday for three meals. Open Sunday for brunch. Deli-style, vegan options, take-out, $.