Cowvin Cookies photo from Sticky Fingers Bakery

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:

Chocolate Chip Vegan Bakery, 166 NE 29th St., Miami, FL 33137

Besides sweets, they serve breakfast and lunch/dinner. Happily, their website proudly proclaims that they are 100% Gluten-Free, certified kosher, stay clear of artificial coloring and are a non-GMO facility. Baked goods including their bread—Multigrain, Banana with Chocolate Chips, Sweet Potato Buns, and Challah Bagels are baked fresh daily. Beverages include Organic Teas, Shakes such as Snickerdoodle and more, as well as hot or cold Specialty Coffee Drinks like Purple Rain with lavender syrup or Hot Butterscotch Vanilla Latte. A few of several savory selections include the Breakfast Sandwich with their Sweet Potato Bun, Vegan Sausage, Vegan “Egg,” Tomato, “Cheese” and Special Sauce, Mushroom Avocado Sandwich starring sautéed mushrooms, onions, provolone, and garlic aioli on their multigrain bread, or Carnitas Sandwich featuring seasoned shredded “meat” lettuce, tomato, and jalapeño mayo. Onto Desserts! Let them eat Cake—Fudge Cake that is—in not one, but two varieties! Both are frosted, but one is garnished with chocolate cake truffles and the other sports ganache. There’s Cookies & Cream too. Some inventive choices in the Donut department are Cafe con Leche—a shout out to a Miami mainstay and a bestseller–a cake donut glazed with their signature coffee cream and dusted with chocolate or Carrot Cake Donut with cream cheese and crushed walnut. Want s’more? How about their flagship donut, Lu’s favorite Samoa—a twist on the classic Girl Scout Samoa cookie—dipped in caramel, glazed with chocolate and topped with toasted coconut. To name a couple, from a whole host of cupcakes, there’s Chocolate Toffee, a fudge cupcake topped with toffee frosting and caramel glaze, or Snickerdoodle—a confection of vanilla cake, snickerdoodle cookie frosting and cinnamon. Appropriately, the Chocolate Chip Bakery also offers three varieties of Chocolate Chip Cookies. Furry friends are not forgotten! Treats are made with sweet potato, oats, and peanut butter.

Earth Aloha Eats, 1958 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815 (food truck); 520 Keolani Pl., Kahului, HI, 96732 (food truck); 1881 S. Kihei Rd., #111, Kihei, HI 96753 (café)

It’s hard to improve upon the paradise of the Hawaiian Islands, but that’s what Earth Aloha Eats has done, by introducing its vegan comfort food to Maui and Oahu. The main menu offered at all locations includes irresistible options like the Mexican StreetTacos (grilled house-marinated vegan chicken with melty vegan cheese, onions, cilantro, avocado, and a creamy salsa verde); the Pulled Pork Sandwich served with a rainbow coleslaw, house BBQ sauce and a house chipotle mayo sauce; and the Buddha Bowl (seasonal veggies, mixed greens, sprouts, brown rice, peanuts, and a house-made peanut sauce). Don’t forget to add on a side of pulled pork fries or teriyaki fries. And dessert options include the Crème Brulee (a vanilla custard topped with caramelized sugar) and the Snix Bar (soft nougat, chewy caramel, and salted peanuts dipped in semi-sweet chocolate).The breakfast menu at the Kihei location offers scrumptious dishes like the Pono Cakes (fluffy pancakes topped with vegan butter, maple syrup, coconut whipped cream and sliced bananas) and the Avo Toastie (house-made rosemary bread with avocado, diced tomatoes, and seasoning), as well as healthy smoothies like the Green Goddess (banana, pineapple, spinach, hemp seeds, and organic o.j.) Gluten-free options are available.

Good Wishes Café, 1405 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport, LA 71101

Good Wishes Café is all about bringing vegan, whole food plant-based options, and excellent vibes to the Shreveport community! They offer a great deal of healthy and nutritious meals with a cold-pressed juice and smoothie bar. Try some of their classics like the Good Wishes pizza or veggie burger made with plant-based sauces and cheese. Craving a salad? They offer a sweet russet potato with a mixed salad of grapes, mushrooms, dried fruits, nuts, tomatoes, onions, and bell pepper. Or maybe their falafel sandwich, ceviche de soya, veggie burrito, or meatless pie will be more up your alley.

Jackfruit Café, 1515 South 1st St., Tahoka, TX 79373

This cozy, down-to-earth café serves plant-based versions of local comfort food such as “The Pops,” consisting of two delicious Beyond Bratwurst sliders, some delicate-tasting potato salad, and a side of chili. Don’t miss the smoothie specials that are ongoing. Additionally, the restaurant offers meal prep services; a pick-up window is available for takeout orders.

Pinellia Vegan, 3601 Edison Rd., Ste. D, South Bend, IN 46615

Pinellia provides an extensive menu. There are Starters galore including Spring Rolls, Tempuras, Samosas, Battered King Oyster Mushrooms, Wontons, Fried or Steamed Dumplings. Selections replete with creativity and great variety, Noodles and Rice Bowls each have entire sections dedicated to them!  Main Courses include mildly hot, Malaysian Curry Stew, slow-cooked coconut curry with soy protein, carrots, zucchini, pumpkin, peppers, asparagus, and more, Smoked Teriyaki Seitan in teriyaki sauce with snow peas, Fisherman’s Vegetable Protein featuring veggie “seafood” sautéed with oyster mushrooms, cauliflower, carrots, broccoli, celery, and more, medallions of Mango Soy Protein sautéed in plum sauce with zucchini, asparagus, sweet saga-turnips, peppers, and other veggies to name a few from Pinellia’s wide selection. For Sides there are Steamed Pumpkin and other Steamed Veggie Dishes, Coconut White Rice with Raisins, Brown Rice with Soy Beans, and more. They also serve Soups and Salads.

PLANTA Queen, 3013 Bolling Way, Atlanta, GA 30305

PLANTA has multiple locations and each one supports and uses local produce, as well as hires staff locally. The building design is beautiful inside and out, and is unique for every location. Their to-go packaging is 100% compostable and they offer signature cocktails that are creative and fun. Unlimited sushi is available on Mondays and some other dishes throughout the week include Thai Lettuce Wraps, Singapore Noodles, Queen Caesar, and Chili Garlic Tofu.

Sticky Fingers Bakery, 314 Carroll St. NW, Washington, DC 20010

Located in Takoma Park, this location has both a commercial kitchen and retail section. You can purchase chocolate chip and Cowvin Cookies, brownies, and seasonal and classic cupcakes, as well as custom cakes. They also feature plant-based ham and cheese croissants, spinach and feta Danishes, sandwiches, artisanal vegan cheese, and house-made charcuterie, in addition to Soupergirl soups and coffee.