ST Saint Paul Minnesota, Minn, MN Vegetarian Restaurants & Vegan Restaurants, Raw Food Restaurant, Health Food Stores and Natural Food Markets (MN) United States of Amercia (USA) Guide

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Babani's -- MAP
544 Saint Peter Street
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102
651-602-9964
Hours: Sun-Thu 11 am-9 pm
Fri 11 am-10 pm
Sat 3 pm-10 pm
Kurdish. Vegan-friendly.
Menu: A good selection of clearly marked vegetarian entrees, most of which are vegan. Good soupKurdish bread is also wonderful -The dolma plate comes with several dolmas wrapped in grapes leaves and cabbage leaves, also with salad (tabouli), rice, and soupl.. The Niskena soup is very good.
Comments: The United States' first Kurdish restaurant. Kurdish food has much in common with Middle Eastern and Greek food. Fairly large servings
Other Info: Price: $-$$. Smoke-free. Accepts reservations. Wheelchair accessible

Bravo Cafe and Bakery
1106 Grand Ave, at Lexington Avenue
St Paul, Minnesota 55105
Phone: 651-287-9118
Website: http://bravobakery.net
Hours: Monday to Thursday 10 am to 8:30 pm
Friday & Saturday 10 am to 10 pm
Closed Sunday.
Vegetarian Cafe & Bakery. Vegan-friendly. The cafe is mainly Chinese cuisine.
Menu: Some Chinese vegetable and tofu dishes that they serve are Steamed Mix Vegetables, Mix Vegetables with Brown Sauce, Sautéed Asparagus, Sautéed Spring Beans, Vegetable Fried Dumplings, Fried Tofu with Brown Sauce, Tofu with Szechuan Sauce, Sesame Tofu, Kung Pao Tofu, Sweet & Sour Tofu and Asparagus with Tofu. They also have a selection of about 35 mock meat dishes with several mock beef dishes, several mock chicken dishes, several mock fish dishes, several mock pork dishes and mock spare ribs dishes. All dishes but the dumpling dishes come with brown or white rice. They indicate on their menu which dishes are not vegan and gluten-free. They have a wide selection of baked goods and cakes, most of which contain dairy and eggs. I was told by them that the Marble Cake and Honey Cake do not contain eggs. Bubble teas
Comments: Good tasting food. Quick, efficient service. Good value. Good size portions. Indicates on their menu what dishes are spicy. Most of their baked goods contain eggs. I would highly suggest rather than asking if their baked goods are vegan, but to ask does it contain eggs and dairy. This place gets good recommendations.
Other Info: Price: Inexpensive. Seats about 15 people.

Capitol City Co-op
26 W 10th Street
St Paul, Minnesota 55102
Phone: 651-298-1340
Health Food Co-op Store. Organic produce.

Caravan Serai -- MAP
2175 Ford Parkway
651-690-1935
Hours: Tuesday to Thursday 5 pm to 10 pm; Fri & Sat 5 pm to 11 pm; Sun 5 pm to 9 pm
Middle Eastern and Indian. Not pure veg.
Menu: Has several vegetarian dishes such as hummus, Naan.
Comments: Has belly dancers. Separate restaurant and cafe have the same food, but different atmosphere. In restaurant sit on pillows on the floor in a dimly lit room with tapestries. The cafe (Café Madone) has a basic look with tables and chairs. It is mainly a deli for take-out. Restaurant menu, and a deli case. Some of the Tandoori dishes take a half hour to prepare.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Price: $$. Reservations recommended on the weekend. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA.

Donuts Delite -- MAP
849 University Avenue
St. Paul, Minnesota 55104
Donut Place with Vegan Donuts.
Menu::The raised donuts are great tasting.
Comments: Nothing healthy about these donuts. Delicious. The raised donuts, described as "cholesterol-free", are vegan, but the cake donuts are not.

Evergreen Chinese Restaurant -- MAP
2424 Nicollet Ave
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404
612-871-6801
Hours: Sun-Mon 11 am-8:30 pm
Wed-Thu 11 am-8:30 pm
Fri-Sat 11 am-9 pm
Closed Tuesday
Taiwanese, Cantonese, Dim Sum vegan-friendly
Menu: very large selection of vegetarian items on the menu. Dim sum. Many mock meat items (beef, pork, chicken, shrimp, squid), Vegan wonton soup.
Comments: owners are extremely friendly and acommodating.fresh made organic soy milk. Good value.
Other Info: Price: $..Accepts: MasterCard, Visa accepts reservations not wheelchair accessible
Directions: Area: Eat Street (Nicollet). In a basement

Hampden Park Food Co-op -- MAP
928 Raymond Avenue
651-646-6686
http://www.hampdenparkcoop.com/
Email webmaster@hampdenparkcoop.com
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 9 pm; Saturday 9 am to 7 pm; Sunday 10 am to 7 pm
Natural Food Store and Deli. Organic produce.
Menu: Has a good selection of vegetarian dishes. Soups, salads, sandwiches, hot dishes and daily specials.
Directions: This place is on Raymond, 4 blocks north of University Ave. From I-94, take the Hwy 280 exit (#236), then go north on Cromwell Ave for a third-mile, at Bayless Place turn right and go 1 block, then turn left at Raymond Ave and this place is 1 block down. At intersection of Raymond and Hampden, half mile north of University Ave in St Paul.

Heartland -- MAP
1806 St. Clair Avenue
St. Paul, Minnesota 55105
651-699-3536
Hours: Tue-Sat 5:30 pm-9:30 pm
Closed Sun-Mon
Very Vegetarian and Vegan-friendly American.Mostly) Organic.North American Midwestern Regional Cuisine Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Creative North American Midwest Regional menu that changes daily while utilizing organically grown or sustainably raised farm-direct ingredients.
Comments: Best New Restaurant in 2002, Best Neighborhood Restaurant in 2003. Received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2003 and 2004. Featured in the New York Times, Bon Appetit and "All Things Considered". Open for dinner only Tuesday through Saturday starting at 5:30 pm..Nightly vegetarian tasting menu.Chef owned and operated fine dining.
Other Info: Accepts: Check, MasterCard, Visa smoke-free accepts reservations wheelchair accessible Romantic Price: over $22
Directions: Area: Macalester-Groveland Centrally located among St. Thomas, St. Catherine's and Macalester Colleges on the corner of Fairview and St. Clair Avenues ten blocks east of the Mississippi River.

Izzy's Ice Cream Cafe - St. Paul -- MAP
2034 Marshall Ave
Saint Paul, Minnesota
651.603.1458
Hours: Mon-Thu 12 pm-10 pm
Fri-Sat 12 pm-10:30 pm
Sun 12 pm-9 pm
Ice Cream Place. Vegan-friendly.
Menu: Locally made ice-cream, with some vegan-friendly flavors.makes their own vegan ice cream.
Comments: 6-seat outdoor seating and tables for kids. Izzy's is closed from Thanksgiving to March 1.
Other Info: Accepts: American Express, Check, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Jamba Juice - Grand Ave -- MAP
1577 Grand Avenue
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55105
651-695-0080
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 am-8 pm
Sat 8 am-8 pm
Sun 9 am-7 pm
Juice Bar. Vegan-friendly
Other Info: smoke-free.Wheelchair accessible
Directions: Snelling and Grand Huge smoothies and fresh squeezed juice drinks (and fresh wheatgrass). Some are made with sorbet rather than yogurt.Multiple locations - downtown Minneapolis at the Baker Center, US Bancorp Building, and City Center Uptown on Excelsior just west of the lakes.Edina at 75th & France and St Paul at Grand & Snelling.

Jerabek's Bohemian Coffeehouse and Bakery -- MAP
63 West Winifred Street
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55107
651-228-1245
Hours: Mon-Fri 7 am-6 pm
Sat 8: am-2 pm
Sun 7 am-2 pm
American,Coffeehouse. Bakery and deli. Deli. Vegan-friendly.
Menu: Offers soy milk. Coffee beverages, teas, juices and Italian sodas. Vegetarian-friendly baked goods, saladsvegan-friendly sandwiches, fruit
Comments: Cozy neighborhood place.In the second room there is a large play area, as well as vintage clothing and locally made gifts and artwork for sale.
Other Info: Accepts: Visa. Smoke-free \

Khyber Pass Café -- MAP
1571 Grand Avenue
651-690-0505
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 5 pm to 9 pm
Closed Monday.
Afghan. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has several vegetarian dishes. Traditional Afghan dishes are served including Aush (chickpea, mung beans, green peas and kidney beans), Shrowa (vegetable soups), Kachaloo (potatoes and green peas), Bouranee Baunjaun (eggplant in tomato sauce), Rice with Chutney on top and other dishes. The eggplant dish is really good.
Comments: Pleasant, casual, cozy place with plants. Often has a sitar player on Friday and Saturday nights. Candlelite. Plays Afghan music.
Other Info: Full service. Non-smoking. Price: $$.

La Cucaracha -- MAP
36 Dale, at the corner of Grand Avenue
651-221-9682
Hours: Monday to Thursday 11 am to 10 pm; Friday & Saturday 11 am to 11 pm; Sunday 11 am to 10 pm
Mexican. Not vegan-friendly.
Menu: Has several vegetarian options including enchiladas. The food is a bit spicy.
Comments: Food is good. The refried beans are lard-free. Has good size portions. Very good service. Very popular place and will most likely have to wait a while on a summer weekend night. Nearby you can take an interesting walk along Summit Avenue. F Scott Fitzgerald house is at 599 Summit. Nice décor with paintings. Comfortable place. Price: $$.

Lotus Victoria Crossing -- MAP
867 Grand Ave, at South Victoria Street
651-228-9156
This place is closed.

Mississippi Market -- MAP
1500 7th Street W, just South of Otto
St Paul, Minnesota 55102
Phone: 651-690-0507
Website: http://www.msmarket.coop
Hours: Daily 8 am to 9:30 pm
Natural Food Store Co-op & Deli. Juice Bar and Bakery.. Espresso Bar.Good selection of organic produce. Vegetarian-friendly. Vegan options.
Deli Menu: They have a nice selection of vegetarian and vegan salads, soups, Panini sandwiches, Cold Sandwiches, pizzas, main dishes, desserts, baked goods, fresh juices and smoothies. Hot food or cold foods. Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potato Fries, Mixed Vegetables, Rice & Beans, Mushroom Barley Soups, pasta, Tofu Soup, Split Pea & Pesto Soup, Garlic Broccoli, Kung Pao Tempeh, Curried Red Lentil, Herbed Honey Butter Squash, Tempeh Stroganoff, Carrot Parsnip Hash, Tempeh Reuben, Vegetarian Enchilada Bake, Mexican Rice and more. Vegan chocolate cake. Fresh juices or smoothies. Fresh juices, smoothies, cappacino.Have prepared items packaged daily for take-out.
Comments: Have a nice selection of natural & organic packaged foods, supplements and products. The building is designed to be Green and is a LEED Gold level building. The building is 7,700 square foot. Has various classes. Has over 150 varieties of cheese. Has dishes free of wheat, dairy, gluten and refined sugar. Local organic produce used when possible
Other Info: Price: Inexpensive-Medium. Accepts MC, VISA. Seats about 30 people. They have classroom. They Caters and take Special Orders. Has a community gathering space.

Mississippi Market
622 Selby Avenue, at the corner of Selby & Dale.
St Paul, Minnesota 55104
Phone: 651-310-9499
Website: http://www.msmarket.coop
Hours: Daily 8 am to 9 pm
Natural Food Store Co-op & Deli. Juice Bar and Bakery.. Espresso Bar.Good selection of organic produce. Vegetarian-friendly. Vegan options.
Deli Menu: They have a nice selection of vegetarian and vegan salads, soups, Panini sandwiches, Cold Sandwiches, pizzas, main dishes, desserts, baked goods, fresh juices and smoothies. Hot food or cold foods. Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potato Fries, Mixed Vegetables, Rice & Beans, Mushroom Barley Soups, pasta, Tofu Soup, Split Pea & Pesto Soup, Garlic Broccoli, Kung Pao Tempeh, Curried Red Lentil, Herbed Honey Butter Squash, Tempeh Stroganoff, Carrot Parsnip Hash, Tempeh Reuben, Vegetarian Enchilada Bake, Mexican Rice and more. Vegan chocolate cake. Fresh juices or smoothies. Fresh juices, smoothies, cappacino.Have prepared items packaged daily for take-out.
Comments: Have a nice selection of natural & organic packaged foods, supplements and products. The building is designed to be Green and is a LEED Gold level building. The building is 7,700 square foot. Has various classes. Has over 150 varieties of cheese. Has dishes free of wheat, dairy, gluten and refined sugar. Local organic produce used when possible
Other Info: Price: Inexpensive-Medium. Accepts MC, VISA. Seats about 30 people. They have classroom. They Caters and take Special Orders. Has a community gathering space.
Directions: From I-94, take the Dale Avenue exit (#240), then go south on Dale a third-mile, at Selby Avenue turn right and this place is on the southwest corner of this intersection. Parking is behind the store, off Dale. Has a parking lot next door and also across the street.

Pizza Luce
1183 Selby Avenue
St Paul, Minnesota 55104
Phone: 651-288-018t
Website: http://www.pizzaluce.com
Hours: Daily 11 am to 1 am
Daily Delivery Hours: 11 am to 2.30 am
Brunch Hours: 10 am to 2 pm
Vegetarian-friendly Italian and Pizza Place. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: They offer a selection of vegetarian pizzas, pasta, veg hoagies and salads. Some of the vegetarian pizzas they offer are: Pizza Athena (fresh spinach, fresh tomatoes, feta cheese, calamata olives, artichoke hearts & Green oregano with mozzarella cheese), The Rustler (marinated mock duck, pineapple, banana, cheddar & mozzarella cheeses), Veggie Pizza, The Lil Gracie (veggie sausage, mushrooms, green peppers, olives and mozzarella cheese), Garliandc Mashed Potato Pizza. Vegetarian Meatball Parmiagana Hoagies, Mock Chicken Parmiagna Hoagies, Mock Sausage Parmiagana Hoagies, Mock Muffeleta (vegan) which is made with mock duck & rinotta (contain nuts, Mock Chicken Digon Hoagies, Ultimate Veggie Hoagies, Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars (vegan) and drinks. Some vegan items are hoagies (ask for bread without eggs), fresh focaccia bread with olive oil, Garden Salad, whole-wheat pizza and pasta. Pizza toppings aremock breaded chicken, mock pepperoni, veg sausage, fresh spinach, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives, feta, broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, black beans, salsa and mushrooms. The Traditional Spaghetti dish can be made vegan upon request. Roasted Vegetable Lasagna. Serves alcohol.
Comments: Nice decor. Casual, relaxed place. Display rotating local art.
Other Info: Delivers. Price: Inexpensive-Medium. Accepts credit cards.

Sawatdee -- MAP
289 East 5th Street
651-222-5859
Web site: www.sawatdee.com
Hours: Monday to Thursday 11 am to 10 pm; Friday & Saturday 11 am to 10 pm; Sunday 5 pm to 10 pm
Thai. Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian. See Minneapolis.

Trader Joe's
484 Lexington Parkway S.
St. Paul, MN 55105
Phone: 651-698-3119
Hours: M-Sun, 8 am to 9 pm
Website: http://www.traderjoes.com
Link to Their Vegan Products
Link to Their Vegetarian Products
Natural Food Specialty Store. Large chain with store in many states. Supermarket size place.
Comments: Excellent place. Great service and selection. Trader Joe's are great specialty store that carry a wide amount of organic and vegetarian products. They offer a wide selection of food items, excellent organic juice selection, supplements, body care items, packaged goods and much more. They carry a large selection of their own store-brand products which are usually excellent and very reasonably priced. I really wish there was a
Trader Joe's in my town. I used to regularly shop at this place when I was in LA and a Trader Joe's was just one block away. I love some of their exotic juices.

Whole Foods Market -- MAP
30 South Fairview Avenue
651-690-0197
Hours: Daily 9 am to 10 pm
Natural Food Store and Cafe. Deli, Bakery, Salad Bar and Juice Bar. Organic produce. Supermarket-type place. See Whole Foods Market information.
Directions: From I-94 going east, take Exit #238 towards Rte 51/Snelling Ave, then go south on Snelling Ave (Rte 51) ¾ mile, at Grand Ave turn right and go a half-mile, at Fairview Ave S turn right and this place is a half-block down.

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