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HUNTSVILLE

Karmyn's Kuisine
1012 Jordan Lane
Huntsville, AL
256-539-3400
Hours: Monday to Thursday 6:30 am to 10 pm
Friday 6:30 am to 3:30 pm
Sunday Brunch 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Closed Saturday
Vegetarian Café.
Menu: Much of the menu changes daily. Veggie Thai Chicken, Beef Pot Stew, Stir-fries, BBQ Ribs, Hawaiian Chicken, Turnip Greens, Split Pea Soups, Mixed Vegetables, Polenta and other dishes.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out.
Directions: This place is a block north of University.

Eden's Delicacies
2413 Jordan Lane NW
256-721-9491
Hours: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 11 am to 7 pm
Wednesday 11 am to 6 pm
Friday 11 am to 3 pm
Sunday 12 noon to 4 pm
Closed Saturday.
Vegetarian Restaurant. Mainly Vegan. Eastern & Western Indian and Southern cuisine.
Menu: The menu changes daily. Has an 8-dish buffet. BBQ Tofu Sub, Spaghetti & veggie Meatballs, Macaroni and Vegan Cheese, Chili, veggie burgers, vegetable dishes and Jamaican Veggie Patties. Good desserts such as Sweet Potato Pie and Carrot Café.
Comments: This is a small place with several tables (25 seats). Run by Seventh Day Adventist.
Directions: Coming from University, go north on Jordan Lane and this place is about a ž mile down on the left, set back from the road in a small shopping center (a few shops).

Pearly Gates Natural Foods
Comments: Has a good herb section, books, crystals and magazines.

Ruth's
7500 South Memorial Parkway
Huntsville, AL
256-883-4127
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am to 5 pm
Saturday 9:30 am to 2:30 pm
Closed Sunday.
Natural Food Store.
Comments: Master herbalist and nutritional counseling provided. Therapeutic massage and reflexology.
Directions: In the Main Street South Shopping Village, 1 block south of the Radisson Hotel.

Veggie Factory
3620 Governor's Drive
256-534-0109
Huntsville, AL
Vegetarian Fast Foods. Take-out only. Have eggs in preparations.
Menu: Veggie burgers, mock fried chicken, mashed potatoes, collard greens and other dishes.
Comments: The veggie burger contains eggs, as do some of the other dishes.
Directions: Coming from the downtown this place is on the right in a shopping center. It is in a small building in front of the shopping center.

ARIZONA

 

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Plaid Eatery

1044 S. Terrace Road, at Lemon St
Tempe, AZ
480-394-9424
Hours: Sunday to Thursday 10 am to 12 midnight
Friday & Saturday 10 am to 2 am
Asian, Cuban, Caribbean. Vegetarian-friendly. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: About half the menu is vegetarian. Salads, sandwiches, Thai noodles, stir-frys, Irish Nachos, Roasted Potatoes. Spicy Tofu is good.
Comments: Good food. Has sofas.
Directions: Near Arizona State University.

 

TUCSON

 

The Oasis Vegetarian Experience
375 South Stone
Tucson, Arizona 85701
520-884-1616
This place is closed.

 

ARKANSAS

 

The Village Epicureans
440 Mission Boulevard
501-444-0010
This place is closed.

CALIFORNIA

Berkeley

Athithi
2525 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704.
510-647-5100
Email: vyaya@athithi.com
Web Site: http://www.athithi.com
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 10 am to 3 pm, 5 pm to 9 pm
Closed Monday.
Vegetarian Indian.
Menu: Pakoras, samosas, Paneer Paratha, Masala Dosa, Upma, Uttappan, Idly, Veg Biryani, Rice Plate and Thali meals.
Comments: Has good food.
Directions: This place is just off of Telegraph Ave on Dwight Way, 4 blocks south of the University of California.

El Cerrito Natural Grocery
10367 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley
510-526-1155
Hours: Daily 9 am to 8 pm
Natural Food Store. Organic produce.
Menu: Has some ready-made items.
Other Info: Non-smoking. Accepts MC, VISA.

Grandma's Thai Kitchen
13230 Burbank Boulevard, Burbank
818-785-9036
Hours: Daily 11 am to 10 pm
Vegan Thai.
Menu: Has a wide selection of vegan dishes.
Other Info: Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Pric: $-$$.

CHULA VISTA

Cilantro Live!

315 1/2 3rd Avenue, Chula Vista
Between F and G Streets
619-827-7401
Fax: 619-827-7303
Website: http://www.cilantrolive.com
Hours: Monday to Thursday 11:30 am to 8 pm
Friday to Sunday 12 noon to 9 pm
100% Vegan, Raw and Organic.
Menu: Live soups, salads, wraps, appetizers, main dishes, desserts and smoothies.
Comments; Books and nutritional & health supplements. Casual sit down dining. Every Wednesday night free health and nutrition lecture from 7 pm to 8 pm.
Other Info: Accepts AMEX, VISA, MC, DS.
Directions: From South 5, turn left on E street, right on 3rd Avenue. From South 805, turn right on E street, left on 3rd Avenue

CULVER CITY

Chandni Restaurant
This place has closed.

ENCINO

Yum York
16545 Ventura Boulevard, Encino
818-783-5931
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 6 pm
Saturday 9 am to 5 pm
Closed Sunday.
Café. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Soups, salads, sandwiches and some other dishes. Smoothies.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY

***Alisan
17201 Brookhurst Street
714-962-0055
This place is closed.

GOLETA

The Natural Café
5892 Hollister, Goleta
805-692-2363
Hours: Daily 11 am to 9 pm
Natural Food Café. Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Salads, soups, sandwiches, Mexican dishes, Grilled Vegetables, pastas, tofu dishes and more. Fresh juices and smoothies.
Other Info: Buffet. Non-smoking. Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $.

HEMET

Henry's Marketplace
1295 South State Street, Hemet
909-766-6746
Web site: http://www.wildoats.com
Natural Food Store and Deli. Bakery, Juice Bar and Salad Bar. Not pure vegetarian. Organic produce.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $.

LA JOLLA

Temptation's (The Grateful Heart Café) ***New Place***
10820 North Torrey Pines Road
858-554-3663
Hours: Monday to Friday 11 am to 2 pm
Vegetarian Café. Vegan options. Cafetaria type place.

LARKSPUR
This town is next to San Francisco.

Roxanne’s
320 Magnolia Avenue
Larkspur, CA
415-924-5004
Web Site: http://www.roxraw.com
Vegetarian Living Raw Food Restaurant. Gourmet. Organic.
Menu: Sushi, Pad Thai, Wild Mushroom Pizza, Sea Vegetable Salad, a selection of salads, Coconut Green Curry Soup, Spring Asparagus Soup, Moroccan Vegetable Tagine, Mediterranean Platter, Tamale and Lasagna Terrine.
Comments: Nothing is heated above 118 degrees to preserve natural enzymes. Has a 10 course Tasting of Roxanne’s menu for $70 to $100 per person. Much of the produce comes from their own 15-acre organic garden.
Other Info: Full service. Price: $$$.

LOS ANGELES

The Good Life Health Food Center

3631 South Crenshaw Boulevard, at Exposition, northwest corner
323-731-0588
This place is closed.

Lydia Taylor's Vegetarian Affair
3715 Santa Rosalia Drive, near King and Crenshaw
323-292-8664
This place is closed.

Meals by Genet
1053 S. Fairfax Avenue, LA
323-938-9304
Web Site: http://www.mealsbygenet.com
Ethiopian. Not pure vegetarian.
Hours: Wednesday to Sunday 11 am to 10 pm
Closed Monday and Tuesday.
Menu: Dishes are about half Ethiopian and half European (mainly Italian). Salads (vegetarian combination). For $10 you can get a selection of vegetable sides, which include collards greets, a salad, a jalapeño stuffed with tomatoes, garbanzo puree, a sunflower seed puree, lentils, and Ethiopian flatbread, injera.
Comments: The food gets good recommendation and they got a very good review in the LA Times. Smallish place. Nice, elegant décor. African art on the walls. Everything is a la carte, unlike most Ethiopian places that usually serve a buffet too. This place is often used for movie shoots.
Other Info: Parking lot in rear. Accepts all major cards. Prices: $-$$.
Directions: Located in the Little Ethiopia area of Los Angeles, CA. In Little Addis Ababa, a block south of Olympic Boulevard.

LOS GATOS

Juice It
81 West Main Street, Los Gatos
Hours: Daily 8 am to 7 pm
Juice Bar.
Menu: Fresh juices and smoothies, but basically not much else.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Non-smoking. Does not take credit cards. Price: $.

NORTH SAN JOSE

Hobee's Restaurant
680 River Oaks Plaza, at Montaque Expressway
North San Jose
408-232-0190
Web site: www.hobees.com
Vegetarian-friendly Restaurant. Not pure vegetarian.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $.

OAKLAND

***Layonna Kitchen
358 11th Street
510-763-3168
This place is closed.

Organic Café and Macrobiotic
GroceryMacrobiotic Community Center
1050 40th Street, between Market & San Pablo
510-653-6510
This place is closed.

ORANGE

**Lotus Café
1515 West Chapman Avenue
714-385-1233; fax: 714-385-1040
This place is closed.

PALO ALTO

The Bayleaf Café
520 Ramona Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-321-7466
Web Site: http://www.thebayleafcafe.com
Hours: Monday to Wednesday 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 6 pm to 9 pm
Thursday to Saturday 11:30 am to 9 pm
Sunday 11:30 am to 6 pm
Vegetarian Café. Vegan-friendly.
Menu: Soups, salads, veggie burgers, sandwiches and desserts. Organic bread, brown rice, organic sushi rice, Pita with Hummus, Garlic Sour Dough, Samosa, Edamane, Quesadilla and more. A good selection of sandwiches such as Zucchini Bruschetta, Artichoke Tofu, Capered Tofu, Mighty Carrot Roll, Grilled Eggplant, Grilled Portobello Mushrooms, Grilled Cheese and a selection of veggie burgers. Non-dairy organic ice creams, Ice Cream Sundaes, cakes and pies.
Directions: From San Francisco: take 101 south, exit at University and go south. Turn left on Ramona. The cafe is on the right. A driveway on the right just before the cafe takes you to a public parking lot. From San José: take 101 North, exit at University and go south, at Ramona turn left. The cafe is on the right.

Benbo's
460 Ramona Avenue
650-323-2555
This place is closed.

Hobee's Restaurant
4224 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
650-856-6124
67 Town & Country Village
650-327-4111
Hours: Monday to Friday 7 am to 9 pm
Saturday & Sunday 8 am to 9 pm
Web site: http://www.hobees.com
Vegetarian-friendly Restaurant. Not pure vegetarian.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $.

STOA
3750 Fabian Way
650-424-3900
Hours: 11:30 am to 1 am
Organic Vegetarian European and Mediterranean.
Menu: Roasted Beet Salad, Butternut Squash Steak, Stuffed Portobello Mushroom, Spinach Ravioli, Eggplant Sandwich, Grilled Asparagus, Quiche du jour, Grilled Portobello Sandwich, Grilled Vegetable Calzone and much more.
Comments: Nice, friendly people. Elegant, yet comfortable. The décor includes lounge-style couches, rich wood floors and a potbellied stove. Inside the restaurant is the STOA store, where shoppers can find unique olive oils, balsamic vinegars, imported and local pastas as well as high-end teas and coffees. Uses the freshest local produce and rennet-free cheeses.
Other Info: Catering. Reservations are suggested.
Directions: Located near Highway 101 and San Antonio Road Located off Highway 101 off Highway 101 and San Antonio Road in Palo Alto (formerly home to Palo Alto Joe's). From Highway 101 S (Coming from San Francisco): Exit on San Antonio Rd, turn right, On first traffic light, turn right onto Charleston Rd. On first traffic light, turn right onto Fabian Way, Continue past first intersection to 3750 Fabian Way, turn left into our parking lot. From Highway 280 N (Coming from San Jose): Take Highway 85 N to 101 N, Follow directions for 101 N.

SAN BRUNO

**Green Valley Organic Vegetarian Rest.
422 San Mateo Avenue
at El Camino
This place is closed.

SAN DIEGO

Eatopia Express ***New Place***
5001-A Newport Avenue, Ocean Beach
619-224-3237
Web site: http://www.eatopiaexpress.com
Hours: Daily 10 am to 8 pm
Vegan Cafe.
Menu: Vegan wraps, soups and smoothies.
Comments: Friendly place. One block from the beach and can see the water from this place.

Mandarin ***New Place***
1458 University Avenue
San Diego
619-298-8899
Hours: Monday to Friday 11 am to 10 pm
Saturday & Sunday 12 noon to 11 pm.
Vegetarian Chinese. Mandarin and Cantonese.

Stephanie's Bakery (Bohemia Strudel Factory) ***New Place***
4879 Voltaire Street, Ocean Beach
San Diego, CA 92107
619-221-0285
Web site: http://www.stephaniesbakery.com
Hours: Wednesday to Friday 8 am to 4 pm
Saturday & Sunday 8 am to 3 pm
Closed Monday & Tuesday.
100% Vegan Bakery. Parve certified.
Menu: Cakes, cookies, muffins, fruit breads, scones, strudel, Chocolate Bundt Cakes, Giant Chocolate Chip Cookies, Spinach Herb Strudel, Chocolate Raspberry Fantasy, custom designed wedding cakes and many other baked goods.
Comments: Stephanie (the place is family run), the owner, is extremely nice. Has seating inside and in their garden. Their Midnight Chocolate Cheese Cake is sold at Whole Foods. People give this place a great rating. The Web site is informative. Has some great pictures of their baked goods on the site, which will definitely get you hungry.
Directions: Take I-8 West towards the ocean until it turns into Sunset Cliffs Blvd. Go west on Voltaire St and the Bohemia Strudel Factory is on the left, 1˝ blocks from the beach.

Soup Exchange (page 68)
This place is closed.

Vegetarian Zone (page 68)
This place has closed.

SAN FRANCISCO

**Bamboo Garden

832 Clement Street, at 9th Avenue
415-876-0832
This place is closed.

Botana Homestyle Mexican Food

701 Randolph Street, at Ralston
San Francisco, CA
Email: botana@burritodelivery.com
Web Site: http://www.burritodelivery.com
Mexican. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a good selection of vegetarian dishes.
Comments: Use many organic products. SF Bay Guardian Editor's pick for Best Vegetarian Burrito in 2000.
Other Info: Delivers.
Directions: Near SFSU. The M train comes here. Also can be gotten to from the J, or from BART, at Balboa Station. Coming from 280, take the Mission St (Rte 1) exit for SFSU. Stay to the right around a curve, and just after the stop sign turn right onto Plymouth Ave and go a couple of blocks turn left at Broad St. Broad turns into Randolph St. The restaurant is about seven blocks, on the left. It is about ten minutes from the center of the city. Has is a bright yellow awning.

Millennium (their address has changed)
580 Geary Street, at Jones
415-345-3900
email: mail@millienniumrestaurant.com
Website: www.millenniumrestaurant.com
Hours: Dinner Only. Sunday to Thursday 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Friday & Saturday 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Fully Vegan Gourmet International.


Urban Forage

254 Filmore Street, at Haight
San Francisco, CA 94117
415-255-6701
Hours: Monday to Friday 8 am to 9 pm
Saturday & Sunday 10 am to 9 pm
Vegetarian Organic Juice Bar. Vegan friendly.
Menu: Live foods, juices, smoothies and teas. Raw soups, wraps and salads. Fresh juices and. Interesting drinks such as Yerba Mate and Hemp Nectar.
Comments: This place gets good recommendations.
Other Info: Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA, DIS. Price: $.
Directions: Located in the lower Haight. This place is about a half-mile west of where US 101 ends in San Francisco. From US-101, take Duboce Ave/Mission St exit, take Duboce Ave ramp and go a third-mile. At Buchanan St turn right and go 1 block. At Hermann St go 2 blocks. At Fillmore St turn right and this place is 2 blocks down.

SAN JOSE

Good Karma Vegan House
322 E Santa Clara (between7th & 8th Streets)
San Jose, CA
408-294-2694
Hours: Daily 10 am to 9 pm
Vegan Sandwich Shop.
Menu: Sandwiches, soups and salads. The "Karma Energy" soup is very good.
Comments: Friendly service. Good prices.
Other Info: Price: $.
Directions: Located in downtown San Jose.

Tofoo Com Chay
388 East Santa Clara Street, San Jose
408-286-6335
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 9 pm
Saturday 10 am to 6 pm
Closed Sunday.
Vegetarian Chinese and Vietnamese.
Menu: has a wide selection of vegetarian and mock meat dishes.
Other Info: Non-smoking. Does not take credit cards. Price: $.

SANTA BARBARA

Main Squeeze Café
138 East Canon Perdido Street
805-966-5365
This place is closed.

COLORADO

DENVER

Govinda's
1400 Cherry Street
Denver, CO 80220
303-333-5461; fax: 303-321-9052
Hours: Monday to Friday 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 5 pm to 8 pm
Saturday open only for dinner only in the summer 5 pm to 8 pm
Comments: Has a free vegetarian Sunday Feast at 6 pm.

Whole Foods Market
Cherry Creek
2375 East First Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
720-941-4100
Fax: 720-941-8999
Hours: Daily 8 am to 10 pm
Natural Food Store and Deli. Juice, Bakery and Salad Bar. Organic produce.
Supermarket-size place.

Manitou Springs

Spirit World Organic Vegetarian Cafe ***new place***
1124 Manitou Ave
719-685-0986
Web site: www.spiritworldnow.com
Organic Vegetarian Place.
Hours: Sunday to Thursday 8 am to 12 midnight
Friday & Saturday 8 am to 2 am
Menu: Has a hot and colld buffet. Soups, salads, sandwiches. Organic tofu eggs, potatoes, pancakes, almond milk, Italian subs, pasta, breads, Thai Coconut Curry & Rice, veggie burgers. Organic espresso, herbal teas, smoothies and juices.
Comments: Has outside seating in a their garden next to a creek. Has very good food. Displays all by local artist. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Nice, friendly place.

CONNECTICUT

FAIRFIELD

Sprouts For Better Living
2250 Black Rock Turnpike
203-333-3455
This place is closed.

MILFORD

Healthy Food Plus
246 New Haven Avenue, Milford
203-882-9011
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 7 pm
Saturday 9 am to 6 pm
Sunday 10 am to 4 pm
Natural Food Store.
Menu: Has ready-made sandwiches, but not much else.
Other Info: Accepts DIS, MC, VISA.

NORWALK

Food for Thought
596 Westport Avenue
203-847-5233
This place is closed

OAKVILLE

Harvest Moon Marketplace
465 Main Street, Oakville
860-945-1003
Store Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 6 pm (until 7 pm on Thursday)
Saturday 10 am to 5 pm
Deli Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm
Saturday 10 am to 3 pm
Closed Sunday.
Natural Food Store and Deli. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Soups, salads, sandwiches and hot dishes. Fresh juices and smoothies.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $.

DELAWARE

Dover
There is a new Safeway Store south of town that has a good health food section.

FLORIDA

Alachua

Harvest Thyme
14816 Main Street
386-462-5373
fax: 386-462-5373
Web site: http://www.harvestthymecafe.com
Café. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a selection of vegetarian sandwiches such as Gardenburger, Veggielicious, Hummus Sandwich and a cheese pita sandwich. Garden Salad, Fruit cup and bagels. Smoothies and shakes.
Comments: Small laid-back place with some outside seating.

BRADENTON

Good Earth Natural Foods
6717 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton
941-795-0478
Hours: Monday to Saturday 9 am to 7 pm
Closed Sunday.
Natural Food Store and Deli. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps and other dishes. Fresh juices and smoothies.
Comments: Often uses organic produce. Outdoor dining.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Non-smoking. Hours: Monday to Saturday. Price: $.

CASSELBERRY

Camberlin's Markets
This place is closed.

DANIA

Ami's Natural Food Store
425 East Sheridan Street, Dania
954-921-2011
Hours: Monday to Saturday 9 am to 6 pm
Closed Sunday.
Natural Food Store and Deli. Juice Bar. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has salads, sandwiches, bagels, rice and more. Fresh juices and smoothies.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $.

EAST BRADENTON

Good Earth Natural Foods
3110 53rd Avenue, East Bradenton
941-756-4372
Hours: Monday to Saturday 9 am to 7 pm
Closed Sunday.
Natural Food Store and Deli. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Soups, salads, sandwiches and other dishes. Fresh juices and smoothies.
Comments: Often uses organic ingredients. Outdoor dining.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $.

FT LAUDERDALE

Sublime
1431 N Federal Highway
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33304
954-615-1431
Fax 954-615-5643
Email: twd@sublimeveg.com
Website: http://www.sublimeveg.com
Hours: Monday to Friday 11:30 am to 2 pm, 5 pm to 9:30 pm
Saturday 5 pm to 10 pm
Sunday 5 pm to 9:30 pm
Fully Vegetarian International. Juice Bar and Bakery.
Menu: Soups of the Day, White Miso Soup, Spinach Salad, Organic Field Greens Caesar Salad, Tropical Fruit Salad, Greek Salad, Sushi, Vegetable Summer Rolls, Spicy Vegetable Roll, Avocado Roll, Sandwiches & Wraps, Grilled Tofu Ruben, BBQ Seitan Sandwich, Mushroom Burger, Grilled Portobello, pizzas, Roasted Vegetables & Basil Pesto, Penne Pasta, Steamed Vegetables, Spinach & Eggplant Ravioli, Vegetable Wild Mushroom Loaf, Mushroom Linguini, Eggplant Lasagna, Edamame, Steamed Broccoli, Grilled Asparagus, brown rice and desserts.
Comments: Good vegan food. Raw dishes. Full bar and retail store. Pleasant atmosphere with an indoor waterfall. Wood burning pizza oven. Supports the Animal Rights Foundation of Florida.
Other Info: Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Non-smoking. Price: $$.
Directions: On Federal, 1 mile north of Sunrise Blvd. From I-95 north, take Oakland Park Boulevard Exit (#31A), then go east 2.5 miles to Federal Highway US 1, then go south on US 1 (turn right) and go 1.5 miles and this place is on the right. From I-95 south, take the Sunrise Boulevard Exit (# 29A), then go east 2.8 miles to Federal Highway US 1. Curve north on US 1 and go six blocks to Sublime on the left.

FORT MEYERS

Gulf Coast Nutrition Center
12901 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Meyers
941-482-2466
Hours: Monday to Saturday 9:30 am to 5 pm
Closed Sunday.
Natural Food Store and Deli. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Salads, mock Chicken Salad, sandwiches and other dishes. Fresh juices and smoothies.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $.

GAINESVILLE

Book Lover's Cafe
505 NW 13th St
352-384-0090
Has new opening hours, which are:
Hours: Daily 10 am to 9 pm
Theme Nights have changed. They are Monday - Macrobiotic, Tuesday - Pan Asian, Wednesday - Greek food, Thursday - Ethiopian food, Friday - Italian.

Chesapeake Bagel Bakery (two places) ***New Place***
1432 West University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32603
352-380-9991; fax: 352-380-9997
223 South Main Street
Gainesville, FL 32601
352-381-9655
Bagel Place. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has vegetarian bagel sandwiches, hummus, several types of cream cheeses and fresh fruits.
Comments: Quick service. Bakes bagel from scratch.

Pita Way ***New Place***
22 NW 23th Street
Gainesville FL 32607
352-264-1420
Pita Sandwich Place. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has good vegetarian falafel pita sandwiches that they say is cooked in oil separate from any meat products. Hummus, Baba Ghanouj and Smoothies with Milk, Chocolate Milk, Apple Juice, Orange Juice or Pineapple Juice. Has various additions for the smoothies including yogurt, soy milk, soy protein, bee pollen, ginseng, ginger, peanut butter and herb extracts.
Comments: Good cheap food.

**Radha Indian Grocery
Glenwood Plaza
125 NW 23th #17 Store
Gainesville, FL
Email: Mahesh Pandey5656@aol.com
Hours: Monday to Saturday 11 am to 9 pm
Sunday 9 am to 1 pm
Fully Vegetarian Indian. Vegan options. All-you-can-eat Buffet. Also a small Indian grocery store.
Menu: Rice, vegetables, dal, Indian bread and more.
Comments: Run by a Hare Krishna devotee. The food is reasonably priced.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out.
Directions: From Wards grocery store, go east a few blocks and this place is on the side of a small shopping cetner on the right.

Shamrock Irish Restaurant & Pub
1017 West University Avenue
352-374-6777
Web Site: http//gainesvilleshamrock.com
Hours: Monday to Saturday 11 am to 12 midnight
Sunday 11 am to 11 pm
Bar and Restaurant. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Vegan Burger, Vegan Reuben, vegetarian soups, Cabbage & Potatoes, Vegan Lasagna and Vegan Shepherd's Pie.
Comments: This place is vegetarian friendly.
Other Info: Full service, take-out, delivery.

Vegetarian Palace
2106 SW 34th Street
352-377-8344
Comments: The place has moved. It is now called Radha Indian Grocery and is located in the east side of town, a few blocks east of Wards just off 23rd Avenue.

HIGH SPRINGS

The Great Outdoors Café
65 North Main Street, High Springs
904-454-2900
Web site: http://www.thegreatoutdoors.com
Hours: Sunday to Thursday 10 am to 8 pm
Friday 10 am to 9 pm
Saturday 9 am to 9 pm
Natural Foods Café. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Soups, salads and other dishes.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $.

JUNO BEACH

Healthy Start Natural Food Market & Juice Bar
Bluffs Plaza
4050 S US Hwy 1, Suite 303
Jupiter, FL 33477
561-622-4104
The address of this place has changed (Healthy Heart)

KEY WEST

he Cafe, A Mostly Vegetarian Place
509 Southard St., nean Duval
Key West, FL, USA , near Duval
305/296-5515
Hours: Monday to Saturday 11 am to 10 pm
Closed Sunday,.
Mostly Vegetarian Restaurant. Vegan friendly.
Menu: Stir-fries, BBQ Tofu, veggie burgers, salads, Portobello Mushroom Salad (excellent & popular), Grilled Tofu dishes, pastas and polentas. Split Pea Soup. Herbal tea.
Comments: The food here is fantastic and very fairly priced. Generous portions. Food gets excellent ratings. Relaxed, excellent service.
Other Info: Price: $-$$. Around ten tables and stool at the bar. Nice waiting area. MC, VISA. Delivers.

LAKELAND

Anthony's Health Hut
5329 South Florida Avenue, Lakeland
863-644-5330
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 6 pm
Saturday 9 am to 5 pm
Closed Sunday.
Natural Food Store and Deli. Juice Bar.
Menu: Soups, salads, sandwiches, veggie burgers and other dishes. Fresh juices and smoothies.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $.

LONGWOOD

Ali Baba's
1155 W State Road 434
Longwood, FL 32750
407-331-8680
Middle Eastern & Persian. Not pure vegetarian. Buffet
Menu: Has a nice buffet with a good selection of vegetarian option. Salad, hummus, taboulleh, baba ganoush, falafel, basmati/saffron rice, couscous and other dishes.
Comments: Nice atmosphere. Has a belly dancing show at night.
Other Info: Full service, buffet, take-out. Price: $-$$.
Directions: Off of 434, between Rangeline Rd & I-4

MARCO ISLAND

Summer Day Natural Food Store
1027 North Collier Boulevard, Marco Island
941-394-8361
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm
Saturday 9 am to 4 pm
Closed Sunday.
Natural Food Store and Café. Juice Bar. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Soups, sandwiches, salads, baked good and hot dishes.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Outdoor dining. Non-smoking. Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $.

MIAMI

Royal Mani
6217 Northwest 7th Avenue
Miami, Florida 33150
305-758-8725
Hours: Monday to Thursday 9 pm to 10 pm
Friday 9 am to 7pm
C losed Saturdays. Call for Sunday business hours.
Pure Vegetarian and Vegan Take-Out Resturant.
Menu: Ital appetizers such as battered tofu, fried dumplins, patties, and soup, Natural Shakes and Juices, and Dessert of the Day.
Comments: Friendly and simple atomsphere. Rastafa.rian vibe.
Other Info: Strictly Take-Out, only a few stools available for seating. Customers are able to call in order for pick up. Catering is also available

ORLANDO

**Khasiyat (used to be called Rasoi)
852 Lancaster Road
407-888-2147; Cell: 407-617-1596

**Rasoi (This place is now called Khasiyat)
852 Lancaster Road

PALM HARBOR

Consciousness Blossoms
3390 Tampa Road (SR 580), at Lake St George
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
727-789-1931
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 7:30 am to 2:30 pm.
Closed Monday.
Vegetarian International and Indian. Breakfast and lunch place. Serves eggs
Menu: Breakfasts with soy-based bacon and smoothies. Tofu and tempeh sandwiches. Steamed vegetables. Carrot and raisin salad. The carrot salad comes with all sandwiches. Barbecued tempeh on a multigrain bun is the most popular sandwiches. Also popular is the vegetarian Reuben Tempeh ($6.50) with sauerkraut and Russian dressing. Portobello mushroom wrap, mashed potatoes, homemade mushroom gravy, salads, soups European-style fried potatoes, BLT, barbecue tofu, hummus sandwich and harvest burgers. Juices, herbal teas, soy milk, mango lassie, hot or iced chai tea and milkshakes. Can add supplements to drinks such as protein powder, spirulina or vitamins.
Comments: Run by followers of Sri Chinmoy. Peaceful place. Makes everything homemade daily, including dressings, sauces and soups. Have blue tables and chairs. Decorated with the artwork and music of Sri Chinmoy. Free meditation classes. The neatloaf contains eggs. Plays videos of Chinmoy talking about his teachings. Recordings of his flute music play in the background. Have music and poetry events at 7:30 p.m. Fridays, and meditation workshops at 2:30 pm on Wednesday. Calm, relaxing atmosphere.
Other Info: Does catering. Price: $-$$.
Directions: In the Cascades strip mall.

SARASOTA

The Front
(Front Porch)
3800 South Tamiami Trail #3
941-954-1330
This place is closed.

STUART

Nature's Way Café
25 SW Osceola Street, Stuart
561-220-7306
Hours: Monday to Friday 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday 11 am to 3 pm
Closed Sunday.
Natural Food Café. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a selection of vegetarian dishes. Fresh juices.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Outdoor dining. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $.

TALLAHASSEE

Higher Taste
The hours are slightly different. It is closed on Wednesday & Thursday evening and open now 5:30 pm to 9:30 in the evening.
Directions: It is located down a side street basically in a residential area.

Honeytree Natural Food
Directions: It is in the Norwood Station Shopping Center.

Soul Vegetarian Trailer
200 North Duval Street
850-575-9342, 850-893-8208
Hours: 11 am to 4 pm
Vegetarian. This is a food trailer located at the above address.
Menu: Basically the same menu of the Soul Vegetarian Restaurant in Atlanta.

VERO BEACH

Nature's Way Café
2036 14th Avenue, Unit 100, Vero Beach
561-978-0069
Hours: Monday to Friday 8 am to 3 pm
Closed Saturday & Sunday.
Natural Food Café. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a selection of vegetarian dishes. Fresh juices.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Outdoor dining. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $.

WEST PALM BEACH

Fred's Ultima Café
400 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach
561-659-9877
Hours: Monday to Thursday 6 am to 10 pm
Friday 6 am to 9 pm
Saturday & Sunday 8 am to 6 pm
Natural Foods Café. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Mexican dishes, sandwiches, salads, baked potatoes, Black Beans & Rice, Garden Burger, veggie chili, wraps and other dishes. Fresh juices and smoothies.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out, delivery. Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $.

Nature's Way Café
1475 Centrepark Boulevard, Suite 110
Hours: Monday to Friday 8 am to 3 pm
Closed Saturday & Sunday.
1649 Forum Place, West Palm Beach
561-686-5404
Hours: Monday to Friday 8 am to 4 pm
Closed Saturday & Sunday.
777 South Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach
561-659-1993
Hours: Monday to Friday 8 am to 4 pm
Closed Saturday & Sunday.
Natural Food Café. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a selection of vegetarian dishes. Fresh juices.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Outdoor dining. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $.

Georgia
Many Kroger Supermarkets in Georgia have very good health food sections and organic produce.

Atlanta

Chat Patti
1594-F Woodcliff Drive
Atlanta, GA 30329
404-633-5595
Pure Vegetarian Indian.
Menu: Has Gujarati, Punjabi and South Indian cuisines. Has a selection of Indian sweets.

Ever Lasting Life Natural Foods Market and R-A-W Gourmet Living Foods Kafé
878 Ralph D. Abernathy Boulevard
Atlanta, GA 30310
404-758-1110
fax: 404-758-1334
Web site: www.everlastinglife.net
Menu: Has an emphasis on raw foods with dishes such as Mock Chicken Loaf.
Comments: Connected to Soul Vegetarian Restaurant.
Other Info: Has a few seats at counter, mainly take-out.

Return to Eden (page 207)
Comments: According to a friend of mine (who lives in Atlanta) this is the best natural food store in Atlanta. They sell only vegetarian products (no meat). They have a friendly knowledgeable staff.

Sevananda Natural Food Market (page 208)
Comments: Does not sell meat.
Some of the Harry's Farmer's Market have been taken over by Whole Foods.

Decatur

Madras Saravana Bhavan
2179 Lawrenceville Hwy
Decatur, GA 30033
Hours: Daily 11:30 am to 10 pm
Vegetarian South Indian.
Menu: Lunch Buffet Monday to Saturday. Sunday Special Lunch Thali
Comments: Has gotten good reviews in local newspapers. Has seating for 200.
Directions: at of the intersection of Lawrenceville Hwy and N Druid Hills Road in the Cub Food Shopping Center.

Royal Sweets
1766 Lawrenceville Hwy
Decatur, GA 30033
404-327-5799
Indian Snack and Sweet Place.
Menu: Has a large amount of Indian sweets. Bhel Puri, Kachori Chaat, Pani Puri, Samosa, Samosa Chatt, Aloo Tiki, Dahi Vada, Khokla and Kachori.
Directions: This place is a block north of the North Dekalb Mall at the junction of Scott Blvd.

Norcross

Sri Krishna Vilas
Global Mall
5675 Jimmy Carter Boulevard, Suite #765
Norcross, GA 30071
770-447-0049
Vegetarian South Indian.

HAWAII

HONOLULU, OAHU

Andy's Sandwiches & Smoothies
2904 East Manon Road, Honolulu
808-988-6161
Hours: Monday to Thursday 7 am to 6 pm
Friday 7 am to 4 pm
Sunday 7 am to 2 pm
Closed Saturday.
Natural Food Café. Not pure vegetarian. 50% Vegetarian.
Menu: Soups, salads, sandwiches, baked goods and smoothies.
Other Info: Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $.
Directions: In the same building in the Starbuck Café.

Cheeseburger In Paradise, Waikiki
Located at 2500 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, Hawaii
Web site: http://www.cheeseburgerland.com/
808-923-3731
Fax: 808-923-1070
Hours: Daily 8 am to 11 pm
Fast Food. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Garden Burgers, Tofu Burgers, salads and fresh fruits. Smoothes.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Outdoor dining. Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.

WAILEA, MAUI

Cheeseburger Wailea
3750 Wailea Alanui Drive
Wailea, Maui, HI 96753
808-874-8990
Hours: Daily 11 am to 10 pm
Fast Food. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Garden Burgers, Tofu Burgers, salads and fresh fruits. Smoothes.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Outdoor dining. Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.

HONOLULU, Oahu

Celestial Natural Foods
66-445 Kamehameha Highway, Honolulu
808-637-3731
Natural Food Store and Vegetarian Cafe.
Menu: Veggie burgers, salads, nachos, hummus and more. Fresh juices and smoothies.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Non-smoking. Store accepts MC, VISA; café is cash only. Price: $.

ILLINOIS

CHAMPAIGN

Natural Gourmet
2225 South Neil Street, Champaign
217-355-6365
Email: info@herbalalchemist.com
Web site: http://www.herbalalchemist.com
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 7 pm
Saturday 9 am to 6 pm
Closed Sunday.
Natural Food Store and Deli. Juice Bar. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Salads, sandwiches, hot dishes, fruit salad and Thai food bar. Fresh juices, smoothies, cappuccino, espresso.
Comments: Can order items online through their web site.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $.
Directions: From I-74 to Champaign, Illinois, exit south onto Neil Street, just past the corner of Devonshire and Neil Streets.

CHICAGO

Alice and Friends' Vegetarian Café
5812 N Broadway, Chicago
773-275-8797
Hours: Monday to Saturday
Closed Sunday.
Mainly Vegan Asian (except for honey).Korean and Chinese
Menu: Lady Fingers (rolls filled with a sweet paste filling), Dumplings, UnChicken Drumsticks, Love Letter From the Earth Salad (sweet potatoes, apples, walnuts and vegetables with cucumber dressing), Baked Coconut and Alfalfa Sprouts, Bi Bim Bob (rice, stir-fried vegetables, tofu and hot sauce), Curry Fried Rice with Portabello Mushroom, Don Ka Su (Japanese-style breaded mock meat, and Almond UnChicken. Soy ice cream and cakes. Saturday morning brunch with scrambled tofu, pancakes, veggie links, and juices.Cinnamon & Ginger Tea, lichee juice, Ginger Shake and Green Tea Shake.
Comments: Food get really high recommendations. All dishes with honey are marked. Also a meditation/spiritual center.
Other Info: Price: Full service, take-out. $-$$.

Amitabul (address change)
6207 N Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 60646
773-774-0276
Fax: 773-763-4978
Web Site: http://www.amitabul.getwebnet.com/

Local Grind
1585 North Milwaukee Avenue, at North Avenue
773-489-3490
This place is closed.

Maple Street Market
22 West Maple Street, Chicago
312-397-1501
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30 am to 8:30 pm
Friday 8:30 to 8 pm
Saturday 8 am to 6:30 pm
Sunday 10 am to 6 pm
Natural Food Store and Deli. Juice Bar. Organic produce. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps and other dishes. Fresh juices and smoothies.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Outdoor dining. Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $.

Mr G Co-op Market
Kimbark Plaza
1226 East 53rd Street, Chicago
773-363-2175
Web site: http://www.coopmarkets.com
Hours: Daily 7 am to 11 pm
Natural Food Store. Organic produce.
Menu: Has some prepared sandwiches and salads. Fresh juices.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Accepts MC, VISA.

Stone Soup Cooperative (This place is not a natural food store as listed in the book.)
4637 North Ashland
773-561-5131
Housing Cooperative for social justice activists.
Comments:
Host a (primarily) vegetarian potluck dinners every Tuesday evening at 8 pm. Anyone is welcome.

Vegetarian Express Gourmet
3031 West 111th Street, at Whipple
773-238-2599
This place is closed.

HIGHLAND PARK

Chicago Diner
581 Elm Place, at 2nd
847-433-1228
This place is now closed. Their other branch in Chicago is still open.

LOMBARD

Fruitful Yield
229 East Roosevelt Road, Lombard
630-629-9242
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 8 pm
Saturday 9 am to 4 pm
Sunday 11 am to 4 pm
Natural Food Store and Deli. Juice Bar.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $.

ROCKFORD

Mary's Market Bistro Café
4431 East State Street, Rockford
815-397-7291
1659 North Alpine Street, Rockford
815-394-0765
Hours: Monday to Saturday 7 am to 9 pm
Sunday 7 am to 8 pm
American Café. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Salads, soups, sandwiches, veggie chili, wraps, veggie burgers and baked goods.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $.

SKOKIE or SCHAUMBURG

Slice of Life
This restaurant is in Skokie. In the book it appears to be in Schaumburg. The Fruitful Yield listed under Schaumburg is also in Skokie.

WESTMONT (Chicago suburb)

Shree
655 N Cass Ave
630-655-1021; fax: 630-655-1131
Hours: Tuesday to Friday 11:30 am to 2:30 pm (lunch buffet); Saturday 12 noon to 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm; Sunday 12 noon to 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
Vegetarian South & North Indian.
Menu: Rice, curries, Potato Bonda, samasa, Aloo Tikki, Idly, Tomato Soup, a variety of dosas, coconut rice, curd rice, Sag Paneer, Malai Kofta, Channa Masala, Spinach Kofta, Aloo Mattar, Poori Potato and an assortment of Indian breads. Mango Ice Cream, Gulabjamun and Carrot Halava.
Comments: Has good food. Has 42 seats. Price: $-$$. Has a $5.95 lunch buffet.

INDIANA

BLOOMINGTON

Cafe Django

116 N Grant Street
Bloomington, IN 47408
812-335-1297
Hours: Monday to Thursday 11:30 am to 11 pm
Friday 11:30 am to 12 midnight
Saturday 9 am to 12 midnight
Sunday 9 am to 10 pm
International. Vegetarian-friendly. Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner offered
Menu: Features vegan dishes & vegetarian dishes. Tibetan momos, Indian curries, Italian pastas and more. Serves breakfast on the weekends.
Comments: Casual. Has a fireplace and outdoor patio dining. Has live music on the weekends. Have own parking lot. Takes name from the well-known jazz guitarist, Django Reinhardt. All dishes are freshly prepared and cooked to order. Low lit candles. Pleasant atmosphere.
Other Info: Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA.
Directions: Near Kirkwood Avenue.

KENTUCKY

LEXINGTON

Everybody's Natural Foods & Deli
371 South Limestone
859-255-4162
This place is closed.

LOUISVILLE

Health & Harvest Natural Foods Market
3030 Bardstown Road, Louisville
502-451-6772
Hours: Monday to Saturday 9 am to 9 pm
Sunday 11 am to 7 pm
Natural Food Store and Deli. Salad Bar and Bakery. Organic produce.
Menu: Has a selection of vegetarian dishes. Cappuccino.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $.

Nancy's Bagel Grounds
2101 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville
502-895-8323
Hours: Monday to Friday 6:30 am to 5 pm
Saturday & Sunday 7:30 am to 3 pm
Coffeehouse. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Bagels, sandwiches, soups, hummus and Greek Salad. Cappuccino, espresso.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Outdoor seating. Non-smoking. Does not take credit cards. Price: $.

LOUISIANA

BATON ROUGE

Fortune Kitchen
254 West Chimes Street, at Highland Road
225-383-5206
This place is closed.

NEW ORLEANS

Old Dog-New Trick
517 Frenchmen Street, in the Faubourg Marigny
504-522-4569
This place is closed.

NEW IBERIA

Vita Health
1033A Andre Street, New Iberia
337-365-6592
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 6 pm
Closed Saturday & Sunday.
Natural Food Store and Cafe. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Salads, soups, pastas, sandwiches and other dishes. Smoothies.
Other Info: Counter service, buffet, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $.

MAINE

BAR HARBOR

Eden Vegetarian Cafe

78 West St
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Mt. Desert Island/Acadia National Park
207-288-4422
Web Site: http://www.barharborvegetarian.com
Hours: April to September, Monday to Saturday 11 am to 9:30 pm
October & November Monday to Saturday 5 pm to 9 pm
Closed Sunday.
Vegetarian. Vegan friendly. Mostly Organic,
Menu: Menu changes daily. Soups, salads, main dishes and desserts. Some examples of dishes served are Vegan Baked Macaroni & Cheese with Steam Vegetables, Chickpea & Roasted Vegetables Burrito with Brown Rice Salad, Lentil Burger with Green Salad, Tossed Thai Salad, Grilled veggie Tuna Salad with Coleslaw. Bento box with sesame noodles, seaweed salad, grilled tofu, tempura and other dishes. Soy gnocchi in a light, savory sauce with vegetables. Lentil Dahl, Enchilada.
Comments: Mostly uses organic ingredients from the local area farms. Ocean-view tables. Full bar. Lunch is casual and affordable; dinner is a slightly more refined atmosphere. Upscale. Good food. Gets really good reviews. Food is well presented. Got a good review in the Bar Harbor Times, which can be read on their site.
Other Info: Reservations are strongly recommended.
Directions: On the north side of town, near the water.

DAMARISCOTTA

Salt Bay Cafe
Main Street
Damariscotta, ME 04543
207-563-1666
American. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a full pages of vegetarian and vegan dishes (may have to ask for it).
Comments: Gets good recommendations for being vegetarian friendly. Has a pleasant atmosphere. Children friendly.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Accepts MC, AMEX, VISA. Price: $-$$.
Directions: Located in the middle of town. Has its own parking lot.

Maryland

BALTIMORE

Green Earth Natural Food Market
823 North Charles Street
410-752-1422
This place is closed.

One World Café
904 South Charles Street, Federal Hill
410-234-0235
This location is now closed. Their other place is still open at 100 West University Parkway, across from Johns Hopkins campus

The Yabba Pot and Roots & Fruits Juice Bar
2433 St Paul Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
410-662-TOFU
Empress Catering Phone Number: 410-733-1045
Email: empresscatering@earthlink.net
Web Site: http://www.empresscatering.com
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 11:30 am to 9 pm
Vegan International. Juice Bar.
Menu: Menu changes daily. Organic Veggie Burgers, BBQ Tofu Wraps, Roti, Teriyaki Tofu, Rice & Beans with Fried Plantain, Green Goddess Salad, Vegan Shrimp, Groundnut Stew and salads. Fresh juices, smoothies, Mango, Sorrel and Bush Tea. Herbal and Protein additives.
Comments: Also does Empress Catering, which was voted Baltimore's best vegan caterer 2002 by the city paper.
Other Info: Accepts all major Credit Cards. Price: $-$$.
Directions: In the heart of Charles Village. This place is about 1.5 miles north of the main downtown area, 1 block south of