Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants Guide

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53402738095837924722009-03-01T16:29:52.881-06:00Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants GuideBryan Rathouzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785306488993922059noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5340273809583792472.post-26519869914021953262007-10-17T21:53:00.000-05:002007-10-17T22:45:11.995-05:00Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants Guide

Welcome! On the right-hand side of this page you'll find links to all sorts of national chain restaurants in the US and what vegan & vegetarian options they have.For all the millions of restaurants that aren't covered on this site, below is a quick reference for what to look out for. These are common "gotchas" that usually aren't mentioned on the menu:ChineseChicken - common in fried riceEgg -

Bryan Rathouzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785306488993922059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5340273809583792472.post-69172352681243073532007-10-17T15:32:00.000-05:002007-10-17T21:49:39.147-05:00Pizza Hut

Red pizza sauce is vegan but all of their pizza crusts contain milk.On the Yum! Brands web site is Pizza Hut's Food Allergen table.

Bryan Rathouzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785306488993922059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5340273809583792472.post-64389025402569532882007-10-17T15:24:00.000-05:002007-10-17T21:49:39.148-05:00Papa John's

According to the FAQ/Allergen Info section on their web site, the original crust and original pizza sauce are vegan.

Bryan Rathouzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785306488993922059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5340273809583792472.post-56955183019416768952007-10-17T15:19:00.000-05:002007-10-17T21:49:39.148-05:00Mazzio's Pizza

Thin crust, original crust, and pizza sauce are vegan.See their web site at mazzios.com.

Bryan Rathouzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785306488993922059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5340273809583792472.post-80952074417555640542007-10-17T15:11:00.000-05:002007-10-17T21:49:39.148-05:00Little Caesar's

From their web site:For the Strict Vegetarian Diet (Vegan Diet)[...] Little Caesars' pizza crust is made with a quality, high-protein flour and contains no animal products or by-products. The sauce is made from crushed tomatoes and is seasoned with a special blend of herbs and spices - it also is made without animal by-products. This means that customers who are strict vegetarians can order a

Bryan Rathouzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785306488993922059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5340273809583792472.post-79346664601800057052007-10-17T15:08:00.000-05:002007-10-17T21:49:39.148-05:00Godfather's Pizza

All crusts, pizza sauce, and taco sauce are vegan.See their web site at godfathers.com.

Bryan Rathouzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785306488993922059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5340273809583792472.post-11271114126922351872007-10-17T15:02:00.000-05:002007-10-17T21:49:39.153-05:00Domino's Pizza

Thin crust and pizza sauce are vegan. When you order you can replace the cheese with extra sauce.See their web site at dominos.com.

Bryan Rathouzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785306488993922059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5340273809583792472.post-84574725191148134672007-10-17T15:00:00.000-05:002007-10-17T21:49:39.154-05:00Chuck E. Cheese

All crusts and pizza sauce are vegan. When you order you can replace the cheese with extra sauce.See their web site at chuckecheese.com.

Bryan Rathouzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785306488993922059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5340273809583792472.post-87007127881282885572007-10-15T18:45:00.001-05:002007-10-17T21:49:48.903-05:00Wendy's

For those of you who want a little something to go with your french fries, additional safe choices include side salad, fruit cups (fruit bowls include yogurt), Oriental Sesame dressing, and

Bryan Rathouzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785306488993922059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5340273809583792472.post-8260655182810856962007-10-15T18:45:00.000-05:002007-10-17T21:49:48.903-05:00Taco Bell

You can substitute the meat in any menu item for refried beans (which are vegan) for no extra cost. You can also order anything "fresco style," which means they replace any dairy (cheese, sour

Bryan Rathouzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785306488993922059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5340273809583792472.post-9471527482240640802007-10-15T17:39:00.004-05:002007-10-17T21:49:48.903-05:00Sweet Tomatoes

This restaurant's main feature is an enormous salad bar with tons of tasty raw veggies. Pastas, muffins, pizzas, and additional baked goods for non-vegans.See their web site at sweettomatoes.com.

Bryan Rathouzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785306488993922059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5340273809583792472.post-62315386139432164552007-10-15T17:39:00.003-05:002007-10-17T21:49:48.904-05:00Subway

We're excited to announce that Subway is finally addressing veganism! Their ingredients FAQ list discusses it directly: "The menu items that do not contain any animal-derived ingredients are

Bryan Rathouzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785306488993922059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5340273809583792472.post-80669985073786479572007-10-15T17:39:00.002-05:002007-10-17T21:49:48.904-05:00Souper!Salad!

A raw veggie lover's paradise, this restaurant's main feature is an enormous salad bar with tons of tasty raw veggies. Pastas, muffins, pizzas, baked potatoes with fixings, and additional baked goods

Bryan Rathouzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785306488993922059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5340273809583792472.post-52661929979607629092007-10-15T17:39:00.001-05:002007-10-17T21:49:27.041-05:00Ryan's Family Steakhouse

A steakhouse, you say?! Why yes, Ryan's has upgraded its "Mega Bar" to include lots and lots of veg-friendly items. While they might not have any vegan entrées, they do have plenty of salad bar

Bryan Rathouzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785306488993922059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5340273809583792472.post-83077490952030890542007-10-15T17:39:00.000-05:002007-10-17T21:49:27.041-05:00Ruby Tuesday

Ruby Tuesday has an all-you-can-eat salad bar with some great options and a new, tasty veggie burger that's vegan if you get it minus the mayo and cheese.See their web site at rubytuesday.com.

Bryan Rathouzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785306488993922059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5340273809583792472.post-72570254687665462932007-10-15T16:14:00.000-05:002007-10-17T21:49:27.041-05:00P.F. Chang's China Bistro

Located on the Country Club Plaza, P.F. Chang's is a somewhat upscale Chinese restaurant (for a surprisingly non-upscale price) that offers a large and tasty vegetarian/vegan section on their menu.

Bryan Rathouzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785306488993922059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5340273809583792472.post-30954470072121271442007-10-15T16:10:00.000-05:002007-10-17T21:49:48.904-05:00Pei Wei

All of the dishes are vegetarian if ordered with tofu, and completely veg dishes have a little grain of rice next to them on the menu. Minus one dish with honey, they're also all vegan. The Teriyaki Bowl with Tofu, Vegetables, and Brown Rice is so good you'll never want anything else.See their web site at peiwei.com.

Bryan Rathouzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785306488993922059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5340273809583792472.post-83551373811621150012007-10-15T16:04:00.001-05:002007-10-17T21:49:48.904-05:00Panera Bread

Soups, sandwiches, salads, baked goods, and coffees. Soups frequently include vegan options. Soy milk available for coffee options. Tasty vegan breads include: sourdough, ciabatta, artisan

Bryan Rathouzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785306488993922059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5340273809583792472.post-1881432205637044542007-10-15T15:58:00.000-05:002007-10-17T21:49:48.905-05:00Noodles & Company

Noodles & Company offers a great vegan-friendly menu with ethnic cuisine from around the world. Beware, as some dishes can be a little spicy. But everything is outstanding, and the portions are great. All reasonably priced considering the quality and portion size. Menu has all vegetarian items clearly marked. Ambience is classy and modern.See their web site at noodles.com.

Bryan Rathouzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785306488993922059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5340273809583792472.post-247502671437274032007-10-15T15:56:00.000-05:002007-10-17T21:49:48.905-05:00Jason's Deli

At Jason's Deli, vegetarian and vegan dishes are marked on the menu with a V circled, and all vegetarian items can easily be made vegan by requesting no cheese.See their web site at jasonsdeli.com.

Bryan Rathouzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785306488993922059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5340273809583792472.post-83882935962075025262007-10-15T15:52:00.000-05:002007-10-17T21:49:48.906-05:00Chipotle

Great veg-friendly tex-mex with vegan options and huge portions. Burrito options include black beans, sautéed veggies, fajita peppers, four kinds of salsa, cilantro rice, and guacamole. If you can

Bryan Rathouzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785306488993922059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5340273809583792472.post-16862883308388014092007-10-15T15:50:00.000-05:002007-10-17T21:49:48.906-05:00Burger King

Burger King's BK Veggie contains egg whites, so they're not vegan. But considering that this is a huge international chain, any effort to create veggie burgers is pretty noteworthy--it's more than McD's

Bryan Rathouzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785306488993922059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5340273809583792472.post-10772893982079218592007-10-15T15:40:00.000-05:002007-10-17T21:49:27.042-05:00Buca di Beppo

Buca di Beppo offers "Immigrant Southern Italian Dining" and serves up enormous portions of your favorite Italian dishes, including bruschetta, spaghetti marinara, spaghetti "aglio olio" (with

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