{"id":26436,"date":"2026-03-27T10:00:30","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T14:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vrg.org\/blog\/?p=26436"},"modified":"2026-03-11T13:00:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T17:00:57","slug":"vegan-restaurants-added-to-vrgs-guide-to-veggie-restaurants-in-the-usa-and-canada-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vrg.org\/blog\/2026\/03\/27\/vegan-restaurants-added-to-vrgs-guide-to-veggie-restaurants-in-the-usa-and-canada-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Vegan Restaurants Added to VRG\u2019s Guide to Veggie Restaurants in the USA and Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_26437\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vrg.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/photo-from-The-Kitsch-enette.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26437\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26437\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vrg.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/photo-from-The-Kitsch-enette.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-26437\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">photo from The Kitsch-enette<\/p><\/div>\n<p>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: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vrg.org\/restaurant\">www.vrg.org\/restaurant<\/a><\/p>\n<p>To support the updating of this online restaurant guide, please donate at: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vrg.org\/donate\">www.vrg.org\/donate<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here are some new additions to VRG\u2019s guide:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Caf\u00e9 Mila, 986 3e Ave., Quebec, QC G1L 2X1 Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The owner and creator hopes Caf\u00e9 Mila will be \u2026a place where you dare, where you create, where you feel at home.\u201d\u00a0The menu features Sandwiches, Wraps, Hot Beverages like Hot Chocolate, Mocha, Macchiato and more, Teas like Chai and Matcha, as well as Iced versions of some of these plus Smoothies. Sweets include Cookies, Scones, Rice Krispie Treats, Croissants, Chocolatines (pain au Chocolate) and Crookies (a chocolate chip cookie dough\/croissant hybrid). Also check their website for events like \u201cCupping\u201d (coffee tasting), Sip and Draw, and others. Caf\u00e9 Mila is pleased to showcase the work of local artists.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Jajaja Plantas Mexicana, <\/strong><strong>2775 NW 3rd Ave, Miami, FL 33127<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dine on dishes such as Hijiki-Hearts of Palm Ceviche, Cucumber Gazpacho, Our Birria Tacos, Dinosaur Kale Bowl, Chorizo Burrito, Churritos, Mexican Wedding Cookies, and much more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>OPlante Sushi Vegetalien, 2115 St-Denis, Montreal, QC H2X 3K8 Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With influences of Thai, Chinese, and Japanese, OPlante offers both All You Can Eat and \u00c0 la carte options and \u201c&#8230;is dedicated to perfecting the craft of making vegan sushi&#8230;\u201d\u00a0 Amid the myriad of Sushi and Nigiri choices there\u2019s Pistachio Sushi with shiitake mushroom, cucumber, avocado, greens, vegan mozzarella, vegan tamago, asparagus, and vegan kani; Unique\u00a0 featuring Portobello, jalape\u00f1o, avocado, assorted nuts, cherry radish, and miso emulsion; Garden showcasing mango, kiwi, avocado, shiso leaf, shiitake mushroom, asparagus, pepper, okra, oshinko, spinach, microgreens, and apricot sauce; vegan Squid and Corn Pizza; and Four Rose Sushi with soy-based bacon, asparagus, sweet potato, tempura, and spicy mayo to note a few. Some Entr\u00e9es are Ravioli in Peanut Sauce featuring cabbage, carrot, celery, tomato, curry, and mushrooms; Vegetable Tempura with zucchini, sweet potato, and eggplant; and Saut\u00e9ed Sweet and Sour &#8220;Chicken&#8221; with tomato sauce, vinegar, pineapple, and broccoli. Soups include Miso, Wonton, and Sweet and Sour. When it comes to Poke, there\u2019s Sumo with vegan Salmon and spicy mayo and Funa&#8211;Tuna and Yuzu sauce. Both come with rice, salad, tempura, avocado, cucumber, carrot, cherry radish, and edamame. Wok dishes include Thai basil eggplant, Pad Thai, Teppanyaki &#8220;eel&#8221; with shiitake mushrooms, Teriyaki Tofu and Eggplant, and Tofu Stew to note a few. They also serve a vast array of teas like Fresh Grape Green Tea with Aloe, Strawberry and Lychee Slush, and Bubble Teas such as Fresh Taro&#8211; Jasmine tea-based oat milk tea with fresh mashed taro and tapioca. Desserts are a partnership with BonBon Collections: Sesame Bomb (mochi) Strawberry Shortcake, Cream Biscuit Cake, Cookie and Cream Cake, Coffee Opera, Maple Delight, and Chocolate Covered Cake Pops\u2014all listed as gluten-free.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunny Express Gourmet Fast Food, 306 West Compton Blvd. <\/strong><strong>#100, Compton, CA 90220<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Focused on \u201csustainability\u201d and \u201chealth,\u201d Sunny Express aims to celebrate plant-based, vegan food and offer a \u201cmore diverse selection of Santa Monica-inspired dishes.\u201d Breakfast\u00a0brings melted cheese topped Vegan Sunny Burger, Vegan Breakfast Burrito with plant-based bacon, house-made potatoes, melted cheese, and all sorts of topping options like JustEgg brand and Jackfruit; Vegan Mex Scrambled Just Egg with rice and beans; and Vegan Chilaquiles with tortilla chips, red or green salsa, and melted vegan cheese. Vegan Mexican dishes (some customizable with vegan protein options like Soy Chorizo, Hibiscus Asada, Loin, Shreemp or Steak, and more) include Tacos, Burritos, Enchiladas, Quesadillas, Fajitas, and Vegan Baleada LA, as well as Peruvian-inspired Vegan Lomo Saltado featuring \u201csteak\u201d saut\u00e9ed with onions, tomatoes, and fries. Here are some of the Chinese style selections. Served with Chinese rice noodles for a \u201csignature\u201d chewiness and aiming for sweet- salty, savory, Vegan Big Roll wraps fried rice or a wheat tortilla around plant-based Loin protein with bell peppers, onions, and carrots. Vegan Chow Mein Plate features stir-fried noodles with celery, onions, cabbage, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Vegan 2 Entr\u00e9e Plate lets you customize your meal from a variety of plant-based proteins, such as tofu, tempeh, or seitan, as well as rice, noodle, and vegetable choices such as Shreemp Fried or Glazed, Loin Kung Pao or Teriyaki, Drumbstick Chili or BBQ, Thai Sweet Chili Chicken, Steak Broccoli or Mex Potato, Orange Cauliflower, Eggplant Tofu, Loin Mushroom, and more. For Dessert there\u2019s Vegan Carrot Cake with hints of cinnamon, raisins, walnuts for crunch and their cashew cream frosting, Vegan Chocolate Cake, Chinese-inspired Almond Cookies, and Fortune Cookies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Kitsch-enette, 21 South Beaver St., York, PA 17401<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Kitsch-ette is a caf\u00e9 and vintage shop that offers a weekly rotating menu of grab-and-go items including packaged salads, wraps, cookies, and protein balls. The vegan phish salad is made of chickpeas, celery, red onions, and mayo. Sandwiches and wraps include the steak Bahn mi sandwich made with seitan, hummus, and pickled cabbage on a Portuguese roll; and the chicken apple salad sandwich with seitan, onions, apple, and mayo in a flour tortilla. Sweet treats include the mango poppy seed breakfast cake, the red raspberry breakfast cake, chocolate chip cookie bites, and caramel apple tartlets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Vegan Phoenix, 4250 Southwest Rose Biggi Ave., Beaverton, OR 97005<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Enjoy their vegan comfort food from a food truck. They list gluten-, soy- and nut-free options. Burgers and Sandwiches are customizable with various sauces, salad fixings, Cheddar \u201cCheese,\u201d \u201cBacon,\u201d and white bread or Pretzel buns. \u201cHotdog\u201d Z feature sauerkraut, sweet relish, onions, Ketchup, and mustard. Fieldburger features a roasted veggie patty. PB&amp;J is elevated by locally sourced jellies like Apricot Pineapple, Four Berry, and others. There\u2019s also their \u201csignature\u201d breaded Fried \u201cChick\u201dN, \u201cHam\u201dburger, \u201cChick\u201dN\u00a0 Burger, and more. For a little Side action, there\u2019s Waffle Fries with Hickory BBQ spice blend, (Red) Onion Rings, Caesar Salad, and Tater Tots with Mesquite BBQ spice blend. Ever tried Fried Pickles? Here\u2019s your chance, with their \u201csignature breading\u201d and choice of sauce. The Kids Menu offers versions of some of the same, as well as Grilled Cheese and \u201cChick\u201dN\u00a0 Nuggets. Mushroom mavens, they offer hot or iced, customizable, \u201cfresh brewed\u201d Mushroom Tea blends and Roasted by Mom Coffee such as Mom Goes Nutty with a mushroom blend, which while listed as nut free, aims to create a flavor profile of peanut butter and chocolate via the roasting process. They also have Berry Well and Green Gem Smoothies. For Dessert, Classic S\u2019mores feature roasted marshmallow and chocolate on a Graham cracker.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Zaddy\u2019s Fast Food Pavilion Street Market, 22965 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Zaddy\u2019s Fast Food is a quick-service stall located inside Pavilion Street Market, a food-hall style market in downtown Ferndale. The concept is led by chef Josie Clemens, known for appearances on <em>Hell\u2019s Kitchen<\/em>. The menu focuses on vegan comfort and street-style foods such as burritos and handheld items topped with house-made sauces like the OG Green or the Spicy Riz, along with quick sides designed for grab-and-go meals. Customers can order food inside the Pavilion Street Market food hall and enjoy communal seating. Menu and prices may be limited online, so please call.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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: www.vrg.org\/restaurant To support the updating of this online restaurant guide, please donate at: www.vrg.org\/donate Here are some new additions to VRG\u2019s guide: Caf\u00e9 Mila, 986 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-26436","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vrg.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26436","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vrg.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vrg.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vrg.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vrg.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26436"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.vrg.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26436\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":26438,"href":"https:\/\/www.vrg.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26436\/revisions\/26438"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vrg.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26436"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vrg.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=26436"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vrg.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=26436"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}