The 50 Vegan Friendly Eateries You Need To Visit In Each US State
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Planning a vegan road trip? We’ve got you covered! Check out our favorite vegan-friendly eateries in every state in the US.
1. Alabama
Restaurant, Grocery Store, Vegan, Healthy
Originally a health food and grocery store, this vegan restaurant serves no hot meals so that the nutrients remain preserved. The menu features seasonal, raw foods to help customers ‘get back to the garden’.
Arizona
Green New American Vegetarian This restaurant aspires to welcome anyone and everyone, vegetarian or not. Serving all of your favorite comfort foods with a vegetarian twist, the vegan soft-serve ice cream made fresh in-house is a must-try, as is the veggie burger. Green New American Vegetarian,240 N Scottsdale Rd #8, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA, +1 480-941-9003
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2. Arkansas
Bar, Juice Bar, American
![Berry Natural, Fayetteville](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1941592.webp)
This is Arkansas’ first organic cold-press juice bar; able to make any smoothie your heart desires (providing they have the right ingredients) and ensure that nothing goes to waste using only compostable cups, cutlery and containers. Berry Natural focuses on educating their customers about the health benefits of raw food, with a menu featuring 100% raw organic juices, cleanse packages, salads, and raw/gluten-free/vegan desserts.
3. Colorado
Cafe, Restaurant, Vegan, Vegetarian
![Vegan chicken and waffles at Crossroads LA](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1994393.webp)
This is Denver’s original vegan restaurant, serving comfort food for any day of the week. Their philosophy is to make simple and accessible food, which appeals to carnivores and vegans alike.
Connecticut
ION Restaurant ION, standing for It’s Only Natural, is a quirky restaurant serving a delicious 100% plant-based menu that defies any misconceptions people may have about vegan food. ION also lets you order custom cakes and take knitting classes (probably not at the same time). ION Restaurant, 606 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457, USA, +1 860-346-9210
A post shared by IONrestaurant (@ionrestaurant) on Mar 9, 2017 at 9:43am PST
4. Delaware
Restaurant, Cafe, American, Healthy, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free
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This cafe has become well-known in downtown Newark, serving vegan food made from scratch in a warm and colorful atmosphere of local artwork and live music. And if you are still not convinced, their array of house-crafted spirits and choice of over 65 beers will persuade you.
5. Florida
Bistro, Restaurant, Vegan, Vegetarian
![Palm Sugar](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1986990.webp)
Darbster is a vegetarian restaurant working to make a difference—they donate 100% of their profits to their Darbster Foundation, which is manned entirely by volunteers and focuses its efforts on the four-legged friends in their community, flying dogs and cats over to different states for adoption in order to save them from being put down. Food-wise, their creative menu suits all tastes, vegan or otherwise.
6. Georgia
Bar, Restaurant, Vegetarian
![Salad Bar](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1941578.webp)
7. Hawaii
Cafe, Healthy, Vegetarian, Vegan
8. Idaho
Restaurant, Tea Room, Vegetarian
![Vegan White Chocolate Cheesecake](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1941599.webp)
Looking for a vegan restaurant that serves nearly 100 types of tea, live music from Wednesday to Saturday as well as organic wine and beer? Look no further than the Shangri-La Tea Room, where everything is also raw and gluten-free.
For those keen to learn even more about veganism, Shangri-La Tea Room offers nutritional advice and counselling, so you can leave with a satisfied stomach and mind.
9. Illinois
Cafe, Restaurant, Vegan
![Uptons Breakroom, Chicago](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1941573.webp)
10. Indiana
Cafe, Restaurant, Vegan, American, Vegetarian
11. Iowa
Cafe, Restaurant, Vegetarian, Coffee
Kansas
Kind Kravings Food Truck
Kind Kravings are delivering cruelty-free, wholesome food on board their specially decorated Kind Kravings double decker bus! New to town, this eatery serves homemade, GMO-free food for those who are on the go and want something healthy, sustainable and convenient.
See website for current locations
A post shared by Kind Kravings (@kindkravings) on Apr 4, 2017 at 2:21pm PDT
12. Kentucky
Bar, American
![LIFEbar, Lexington Road](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1941579.webp)
13. Louisiana
Restaurant, Vegan
![Raw Spaghetti](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1941597.webp)
14. Maine
Bistro, Restaurant, Thai, Vegetarian, Vegan, American
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15. Maryland
Cafe, Restaurant, Coffee Shop, Vegan, Soul Food
16. Massachusetts
Restaurant, American, Indian, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free
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17. Michigan
Cafe, Vegan, Vegetarian
![Quinoa](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1941617.webp)
18. Minnesota
Butcher, Deli, Market, Vegan
![The Herbivorous Butcher, Minneapolis](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1941609.webp)
19. Mississippi
Cafe, Restaurant, Vegetarian
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20. Missouri
Bakery, Cafe, Pastry Shop, Vegan
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21. Montana
Juice Bar, Smoothie Bar, Vegetarian
22. Nebraska
Bistro, Cafe, American, Mexican
23. New Hampshire
Restaurant, Vegan
This family owned and operated restaurant serves the best in organic vegan cuisine, with tasty soups, stews, and sweet treats. They even make their own Seitan from scratch.
24. New Jersey
Cafe, Healthy
New Mexico
Annapurna’s World Vegetarian Cafe
This local chain has three locations in Alburquerque and one in Santa Fe, all serving tasty Indian food in the Ayurvedic tradition. Ayurveda vegan cuisine focuses on food as the very essence of our bodies, with a natural diet being conducive to long life (they even recommend eating dessert first for optimal digestion, which we definitely agree with!)
1620 St Michaels Dr, Santa Fe, NM 87505, USA, +1 505-988-9688
2201 Silver Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, USA, +1 505-262-2424
5939 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107, USA, +1 505-254-2424
Promenade, 5200 Eubank Blvd, Albuquerque, NM 87111, USA, +1 505-275-2424
![Breakfast Quinoa. Courtesy of Annapurna’s World Vegetarian Cafe](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/quinoa_dsc0390.webp)
25. New York
Restaurant, Cafe, Contemporary
The more upscale sister restaurant to the Candle Cafe, Candle 79 has turned vegetarian cuisine into an art form. Everything on the menu is extremely Instagram friendly, so this is definitely somewhere to take your meat-eating friends.
26. North Carolina
Restaurant, Vegan
![Candle 79](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1994389.webp)
An upscale restaurant in Asheville, Plant specializes in beautifully plated vegan food. The menu draws from a range of cuisines, with Lasagna, Seitan Chili and Tofu Bibimbap on offer.
27. North Dakota
Cafe, Vegan
![Mock Duck Tacos](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1941610.webp)
28. Ohio
Cafe, Restaurant, Vegan
29. Oklahoma
Food Truck, Market, Vegan
Officially Oklahoma’s first vegan food truck, The Loaded Bowl also now have a brick and mortar location in the Farmer’s Market District. Their speciality ‘loaded bowls’ include cashew mac and cheese, layered enchiladas and tortilla casserole.
30. South Carolina
Cafe, Restaurant, American, Vegan
![Lambs Bread Vegan](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/lambs.webp)
Specializing in Southern comfort, Lamb’s Bread Vegan Cafe’s ever-changing menu features vegan twists on mac and cheese, bbq ribs, and fried chicken.
31. South Dakota
Restaurant, Mediterranean
![Sanaas Gourmet, Sioux Falls](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1941608.webp)
Sanaa’s restaurant is not only vegetarian and gluten-free but also prides themselves on their ‘green’ attitude, using 100% recyclable containers. Serving Mediterranean cuisine, Sanaa’s is open every day for lunch, and with a buffet on Friday nights and all day Saturday.
32. Texas
Restaurant, Vegan
![Counter Culture, E Cesar Chavez Street](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1941603.webp)
This Austin restaurant proves there are few limits to a vegan diet, offering sandwiches, salads and desserts, all made daily and on site. The outdoor patio is the perfect little spot to enjoy these innovative vegan treats.
33. Utah
Bar, Vegetarian
![Chocolate Beet Cake](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1941582.webp)
Whether your diet is vegetarian, paleo, gluten-free or plant based, Zest Kitchen and Bar has got it covered. Their “farm-to-fork” philosophy ensures that the ingredients used are local, organic and sustainable, supporting local farmers and businesses with fair trade. They also provide organic and local spirits, and house the most impressive range of organic wines and beers you’ll see in all of Utah.
34. Vermont
Cafe, Vegan
![Vegan Burger](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1941576.webp)
This eatery offers a 100% plant-based menu of smoothies, baked goods, gourmet dishes and fresh juices. And they can definitely cater to all indulgent cravings—they’ve even got eggplant bacon! There’s also live music on the weekends and beer and cider on tap.
35. Washington
Restaurant, Cafe, Diner, American, Vegan, Gluten-free, Vegetarian
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Serving up something a little different, this cafe has veganized the classic American style diner, serving bottomless coffee and large portions—no compromise to be made here!
36. Wisconsin
Bakery, Cafe, Vegetarian
![Beerline Cafe, N Commerce Street](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1941614.webp)
Specializing in sweet and savoury crepes, panini sandwiches, salads, soups, bakery products and smoothies, there is no shortage of variety in this vegetarian eatery. With it’s trendy industrial interior, Beerline Cafe is the perfect place to enjoy a wholesome meal.
37. Wyoming
Cafe, American
![Cauliflower Melt](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1941616.webp)
Serving up a good dose of warmth and homiliness, this cafe specising in comfort food. A seperate glutan-free menu means they cater to a range of dietry requirements.