photo from Neat Burger

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:

Betty’s, 3604 N. May Ave., Ste. E, Oklahoma City, OK 73112

Take-out salads, hot entrees, burger, tacos, desserts, smoothies, and Betty’s Lemonade.

Neat Burger, 25 Cleveland Pl., New York, NY 10012

Neat Burger is a trendy vegan burger joint with locations around the UK and now the USA. This is the perfect place for a quick vegan burger, hot dog, sandwich, salad, or shake! Their signature “Neat Burger” includes a double Neat Patty, vegan cheese, caramelized onions, tomato, lettuce, pickles, and their special Neat Sauce, served on a brioche bun. If you’re looking for something spicy, you can try their “Buffalo Chick’n” sandwich or a side of their “Spicy Corn Ribs.” Their specialty vegan shakes are made with a creamy oat base, and offer flavors such as Double Chocolate, Oreo, Strawberry, Caramel, or Original.

Southern Squeeze, 1301 Dorchester Rd., Ste. 101, Chattanooga, TN 37405

Southern Squeeze has a bright atmosphere with tons of greenery decor. They serve all juices, waffles, salads, sandwiches, smoothies, smoothie bowls, and even coffee and tea. Their most popular menu items include the “Aztec Bowl” with quinoa, housemade vegan taco “meat,” herb cashew cheese, avocado, seasonal veggies, and lime vinaigrette, as well as their vegan “Poke Bowl” with seasonal veggies, avocado, quinoa, kelp noodles, nori, and spicy vegan “mayo.” Southern Squeeze is right by Riverview Bird Sanctuary in Dorchester, TN!

Sun of a Vegan, The Hickory Ridge Mall, 3707 South Hickory Ridge Mall #458, Memphis, Tennessee 38115

A prime destination for vegan comfort food, Sun of a Vegan offers burgers, nachos, quesadillas, tacos, chili, and desserts. Be sure to try their Philly Cheesesteak, Oyster Mushroom Basket, Taco Trio, and Signature 5-Layer Lasagna. Their dishes are characterized as being flavorful, well-seasoned, and generously sized. Additionally, the storefront is wheelchair accessible and compostable containers are available.

The Baklava Lady Café & Bakery, 34 Main St., Englishtown, NJ 07726

Enjoy a large selection of soups, salad, sandwiches, snacks, many Turkish (e. g., Pomegranate Ricotta Birds Nest, Chocolate Hazelnut Baklava) and non-Turkish desserts, and a variety of hot and iced drinks.

Turkish-style baklava, brunch dishes, and baked goods made fresh daily. Baklava trays available for events.

UNiQ Burger, 7730 E McDowell Rd Suite 108-B, Scottsdale, AZ 85257

A no-frills burger joint with a simple but scrumptious menu. Don’t miss the Southwest Burger or the Fully Loaded Fries. The former had lots of fresh avocado and sauce, a good mixture of crunchy onion strings, lettuce, and onion, and just the right amount of spice due to jalapeños being folded into the bun. The fries seemed to be perfectly seasoned and prepared as well; they were hot and crispy but not too oily. Other sought-after options include the Ginger Salad, the UNiQ Burger, and the Parmesan Truffle Fries. Please note that gluten-free options are available and the location is wheelchair accessible.

Wild Heart Bistro, Belvedere Square Market, 529 E. Belvedere Ave., Stall M-2, Baltimore, MD 21212

Located in Belvedere Square Market near the Senator movie theater, Wild Heart Bistro offers a large selection of salads, sandwiches, bowls, and desserts. For example, try their Italian inspired Buddha Bowl or their Bean Burger. Seating is available in the building and outside, weather permitting.