Pita Place Owned by Nadiv, from Israel, and Teri, from Fairbanks, Pita Place bake their own pita bread fresh every day and fillings vary from hummus to falafel. All of their food is handmade using wholesome ingredients and sourcing lots of their produce from local farmers. The majority of their menu is vegan, with gluten-free and special kid-friendly options also available. Pita Place, 3300 College Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709, USA, +1 907-687-2456 
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
Suncafe Organic
Suncafe has already won awards for its plant-based and raw cuisines. This menu is incredibly fresh—even the vegan cheese, mayo and butter are made from scratch. For those who want to delve deeper into the art of raw cooking, they host a range of cooking classes, where you can learn to make raw American classics, Chinese delicacies and more.
Suncafe Organic, 10820 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604, USA, +1 818-927-4100
Vegan Lasagna Courtesy of Suncafe Organic
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
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.
VegeNation
An ideal stop-off for those seeking a little nourishment in Downtown Las Vegas, VegeNation serves 100% plant-based food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They even have a hangover smoothie, for those who partied a little too hard the night before.
VegeNation, 616 Carson Ave #120, Las Vegas, NV 89101, USA, +1 702-366-8515
Courtesy of VegeNation
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
Next Level Burger Portland residents are spoilt for choice when it comes to great food, and Next Level Burger fulfils the requirement for a 100% plant based burger joint. The extensive menu lets you be creative, with the option to ‘beast’ any burger by adding a double patty, bun in the middle, extra sauce and veggies. You can also get your burger fix at two other locations. Next Level Burger, 4121 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214, USA, +1 503-719-7058
Blackbird Pizzeria
Philly pizza joint Blackbird specializes in vegan twists on favorites, with toppings such as house smoked tofu, seitan bacon and pumpkin seed pesto. Of course, you can’t visit Philadelphia without eating a cheesesteak, and Blackbird Pizzeria makes sure vegans don’t miss out with their award-winning Seitan Cheesesteak!
Blackbird Pizzeria, 507 S 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA, +1 215-625-6660
Vegan Pizza Courtesy of Blackbird Pizzeria
Like No Udder
Does a 100% vegan soft-serve ice cream truck truly exist? Yes indeed! Located in Providence, this truck and permanent store serve cones, shakes, floats and ‘unicorns’ (that’s soft serve with your choice of mix-ins), all dairy-free.
Like No Udder, 170 Ives St, Providence, RI 02906, USA, +1 401-419-8869
Ice Cream Truck Courtesy of Like No Udder
The Wild Cow
This eatery is proud to say that nearly all of the ingredients they use are locally grown, and purchased whole, meaning they make just about everything from scratch. The Wild Cow also donates a portion of their sales to a different charity each month—Enjoy a guilt-free meal and also give back to the community—win win!
The Wild Cow, 1896 Eastland Ave, Nashville, TN 37206, USA, +1 615-262-2717
Courtesy of The Wild Cow
The Juice Laundry
The Juice Laundry always emphasise the importance of knowing exactly what you’re putting in your bodies—if they can’t source an ingredient organically, they simply won’t use it. Drop by to check out their fresh juices, smoothies, and photogenic smoothie bowls.
The Juice Laundry, 722 Preston Ave #105, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA, +1 434-234-3044
Smoothie Bowls Courtesy of The Juice Laundry
The Wild Bean
The perfect combination of local community hospitality and hip urban coffeeshop vibes. The menu ranges from breakfast burritos, to avocado melts, sweet treats and organic coffee—it’s no wonder “The Bean” is a favourite amongst the locals.
The Wild Bean, 119 E Washington St, Lewisburg, WV 24901, USA, +1 304-645-3738
