The Vegetarian Resource Group maintains an online Guide to Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurants in the USA and Canada. Here are some recent vegan restaurant additions. The entire guide can be found here: http://www.vrg.org/restaurant/index.php

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Here are some new additions to VRG’s guide:

Globally Local

252 Dundas St., London, ON N6A 1H3 Canada

1141 Highbury Ave. North, London, ON N5Y 1A5 Canada

492 College St., Toronto, ON M6G 1A4 Canada

Globally Local is a 24 hour vegan drive thru. Specializing in vegan fast food, this restaurant offers sides, “chickUN,” all day-breakfast, dessert, burgers, tacos and more. All the ingredients used in specific dishes can be found on their website, where you can also place orders. Globally Local also uses a variety of faux meats including house-made chickpea burgers, soy taco meat, house-made sausage, gyro meat and more! These are used in dishes like the “Vopper” burger and “Famous Style Fries”.

Happy Soul

531 13th St. West, Bradenton, FL 34205

Happy Soul offers delicious vegan, soy-free, and gluten-free foods. On top of the creative food found on their rotating schedule, they also offer special homemade drinks like almond milk, kombucha, lemonade, and their most popular, the homemade tea varieties. The restaurant also provides desserts from the attached Sugar Cubed bakery shop like cookies and whole cakes. Customers can sit inside or enjoy the weather with their outdoor seating, and customers can also purchase wholesale food or catering services for events.

Kindred

7537 Maple St., New Orleans, LA 70118

Kindred many local favorites and comfort food staples prepared completely vegan. With a focus on classics like the Poboy Sandwich, Fried Chicken Sandwich, and Cheeseburgers, anyone is sure to find a plant-based favorite here. Kindred also specializes in cocktails and blended frozen drinks to enjoy along with their hearty dishes. Be sure to check out their dessert selection as well.

Lifestyle Café

891 Oak St., Columbus, OH 43205

Waffles, pastries, overnight oats to endless options of delicious sliders that include Bang Bang Shrymp, Sloppy Mo, Beyond Brat, Krabby Patty, and more. A BLT or Kale salad are another delicious option on the menu. This plant-based, wholefood kitchen also offers daily fresh gluten-free options. Be sure to take in your own cup to receive a discount on one of the amazing homemade blends of beetroot, turmeric, chocolate and a large selection of local teas. Weekend brunch at this warm little spot is a must!

Modern Times at The Belmont Fermentorium

600 SE Belmont St., Portland, OR 97214

This is a café and brewery tasting room. Five out of seven entrees are made with Beyond “meat” products. The Reuben fries are topped with seitan and there’s also a Panang fried rice made with vegan spicy soy chicken.

Planetary Burger

3088 Main St., Vancouver, BC V5T 3G5 Canada

Burgers, Fries & Shakes! Not sure which burger to get? Try the tasting flight of sliders to get an idea of what is offered (beet burger, spicy cauliflower burger, mushroom burger, or and classic cheeze burger). Fries are baked, not fried and super tasty. Cashew and coconut-based milkshakes come in chocolate, vanilla, coffee, blueberry açai, and strawberry flavor and are sweetened using dates, maple syrup, and agave. This spot ranks high on the list by the locals so be sure not to miss!

SoBe Vegan

401 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

And

110 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139 (reopening in Spring)

Calling itself the “ultimate vegan quick casual restaurant,” SoBe Vegan aims to offer a variety of healthy, vegan American style food to its visitors. SoBe Vegan now offers healthy burgers, hot dogs, salads, “chick’n” and 6 different flavors of shakes. With beer and wine offered for adults, a kids menu for children, and dog-friendly, this restaurant is great for families who want to help SoBe Vegan meet their goal of helping the younger generation.

Sweet Soul Bakery

454 Lake Ave., St. James, NY 11787

The mission of this little Long Island, New York bakery is simple–create delicious and satisfying food that is appealing to vegans and non-vegans alike. They offer tasty desserts and treats for everyday and special occasions without preservatives or artificial ingredients, while using organic ingredients whenever possible. Stop in to try the soup of the day, like Loaded Baked Potato or Spicy Zucchini and follow them on Facebook for special events like a Vegan Egg Sandwich pop up!

Spring Café

153D Centre St., New York, NY 10013

Small vegan brunch & comfort food café. Sells burgers, salads, breakfast sandwiches, smoothies, sides, and bao buns. Uniquely, they serve a sandwich made with a Filipino purple yam called ube. Lots of interesting vegan burgers to choose from as well.