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 (Note: Due to the coronavirus pandemic many are doing take-out and/or delivery now):

Boss Of Vegan, 3108 Glenn Rd., Durham, NC 27704 and 2161 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27603

Joining the Boss Movement with a thorough selection of mouth-savoring, fulfilling, plant-based burgers. You can choose from warm and delicious chili burgers made with a side of seasoned chips topped with their creamy boss sauce. Other options include classic and deluxe boss burgers that come with grilled onions and boss sauced with additional cost of toppings. To add to your delicious cravings, their fresh squeezed lemonade will surprise your taste buds.  You won’t believe it’s all vegan!

Chi Vegan, 1935 West 4th Ave., Vancouver, BC V6J 1M7 Canada

Chef Chi Li combines her MasterChef Vietnam skills and commitment to a plant-based diet to create innovative and flavorful Vietnamese dishes at her restaurant. Li draws inspiration from her global travels in dishes like Pho Ga, a soup with chick’n king oyster mushrooms, tofu, basil, kaffir lime leaf, bean sprouts, and rice noodles. Between the many bowl, noodle, and sandwich options, there is something delicious for everyone. Don’t miss the Cha Ca La Vong, or Turmeric Fish, a “fish” tofu with turmeric, rice noodles, and vegetables, one of CNN’s “30 Dishes to try before you die vegan version.” Chi has fresh juices, smoothies and coffee, as well as cocktails and mocktails. No matter the dish, Chi prides itself on serving authentic plant-based Vietnamese cuisine to the people of Vancouver.

Chicana Vegana, 113 East Commonwealth, Fullerton, CA 92832

Inspired by California-based grub, Chicana Vegana provides you the ultimate comfort food without sacrificing the rich flavors found in typical street food. You can choose from several different options including street tacos, burritos, loaded nachos, fries, and burgers! Some of the delicious options on the menu are Mexgogi Street Taco, Cali Dreamin’ Burger n Fries, and crispyAnimaless fries. They also have tres leches cake to fulfill your sweet tooth!

Kaya’s Café, 619 Lake Ave., Asbury Park, NJ 07712

This café offers a variety of your favorite “comfort” foods made vegan. They also have organic nitro coffee, baked goods, and kombucha, as well as other cold drinks on the menu. Staff favorites include the Beyond Burger, the Cheese Steak, the Breakfast Burrito, and the Gyro. They also provide delicious sides, including coleslaw and pasta salad.

Like Mom’s Only Vegan, Findlay Market, 1801 Race St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Like Mom’s Only Vegan offers vegan cupcakes and cookies via delivery and in Findlay Market! The customer can mix and match their favorite icings and cake types for cupcakes or choose from the various types of cookies (which use applesauce instead of eggs). Three generations of women work together to produce these baked sweets that the company hopes will change the stereotype around vegan desserts.

Mozzarella Fellas, 336 Summit Square Blvd., Winston-Salem, NC 27105

What started as a pizza-only shop with freshly made mozzarella in North Carolina has grown into a Winston-Salem staple with an array of flavors and menu options. Every menu item is 100% vegan, and half of the menu offerings can be made gluten-free, ensuring that even the most limited of diners can enjoy a delicious meal. From their creamy pasta to their creative NY-style pizzas and sweets, there’s something on the menu for everyone, and you’re sure to leave satisfied.

Pizzeria Halt, 3440 McHenry Ave., Modesto, CA 95350

Pizzeria Halt specializes in delicious vegan pizza. They also serve vegan appetizers and salads. The pizzas are served with combinations of vegan cheese and many are also topped with plant-based meats. All of the pizzas are amazing but some of our favorites include the chicken pesto pizza or chipotle chicken pizza. For an appetizer try the garlic knots or cinnamon twists served with icing. Get ready for some delicious vegan pizza!

Pure Soul Plant Based Eats, 715 56th St., Sacramento, CA 95819

Pure Soul Plant Based Eats offers the classic comfort food staples with a vegan twist.  Customer favorite Nashville Hottie Sandwich is packed with flavor from their house made Nashville Hot Chick’n, pickle slaw, ranch and cucumber.  For the Mac n Cheese lovers, Pure Soul has four different Mac n Cheese options to choose from, including Fried, Original, Pesto, and Queso.  Dessert options range from cookies and cupcakes to ice cream sandwiches and milkshakes, with gluten free options as well.  Be sure to stop by for Brunch, and enjoy dishes like Strawberry French Toast or Chick’n & Waffles!