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Apple Valley Natural Foods
5275 Beckley Road
616-979-2257
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 7 pm; Sunday 11 am to 4 pm; closed Saturday.
Natural Food Store.
Directions: This place is about 4 miles south of downtown Battle Creek. From I-94, take Exit #97, and this place is a quarter-mile west of Capital Ave SW. If you are coming west on I-94, turn left at exit and go a quarter-mile, then turn left at Beckley Rd and this place is a quarter-mile down. If going east on I-94, after coming off the ramp this place is a quarter-mile straight.

Amici's Pizza
3249 West 12 Mile Road
248-544-4100
Hours: Sunday to Thursday 4 pm to 10 pm
Friday & Saturday 4 pm to 12 midnight
Italian, Pizza. See Royal Oak.
Other Info: No credit cards; cash only.
Directions: Downtown Berkley, between Coolidge and Greenfield on the south side of the road.

**Andrews University
US 31 North
616-471-3161
Hours: Daily during school year
Summer call for hours
Vegetarian Cafeteria Café. Large Salad Bar.
Menu: Menu changes often. Soups, salads, sandwiches, main dishes, mock "meat" dishes and desserts.
Other Info: Cafeteria style, take-out. Does not take credit cards. Price: $.

Apple Valley
9067 US Highway 31
616-471-3234
Hours: Monday to Thursday 7 am to 11 am; Friday 7 am to 5 pm; Sunday 8 am to 11 pm
Deli Hours: 11 am to 2 pm, 5 pm to 7 pm; closed Saturday.
Natural Food Store and Deli. Supermarket-type place. Bakery. Does not sell meat.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Has some seating. Accepts AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, VISA.
Directions: Near Andrews University.

Good Food Company
Canton Corners Shopping Center, 42615 Ford Road
734-981-8100
Web Site: http://www.goodfoodcompany.com
Hours: Monday to Saturday 8 am to 9 pm; Sunday 10 noon to 6 pm; Deli closes an hour or two before the store.
Natural Food Store and small Café. Deli, Juice Bar and Bakery. Organic produce. Macrobiotic and Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has over 40 dishes in the deli. Homemade soups, salads and vegan baked goods. Fresh juices and smoothies.
Comments: Sit-down restaurant. Also has a good bookstore. Has a second branch in Troy.
Other Info: Cafeteria style, take-out. Has seating. Accepts MC, VISA.
Directions: West of I-275. From I-275, take Ford Rd exit (#25) and go west 2 miles. This place on the left in the Canton Corners Shopping Center.

La Pita
22435 Michigan Avenue
313-565-7482
Hours: Sunday to Thursday 10 am to 10 pm
Friday & Saturday 11 am to 10 pm
Middle Eastern. Vegan-friendly. Good food and service.
Menu: Has several vegetarian options including hummus, tabbouleh, baba ghanoush and falafel.
Comments: Parking arranged for customers.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Reservations suggested for groups. Accepts AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $$-$$$.

La Shish
12918 Michigan Avenue, East
313-584-4477
Web site: www.lashish.com
22039 Michigan Avenue, near Monroe
313-562-7200
Hours: Daily 10 am to 12 midnight
Lebanese, Middle Eastern. Vegan options.
Menu: Has several vegan dishes. Lentil Soup, Stuffed Grape Leaves, hummus, Potato Kibbee (steamed potato, cracked wheat, olive oil), Bulgar (cracked wheat with tomato, green peppers and mushrooms) and falafel.
Comments: One of the best Middle Eastern restaurants in town. Has many traditional Lebanese objects in the restaurant, giving the design an authentic touch.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Does not accept reservations. Accepts AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $$.

Thai Place
22433 Michigan Avenue
313-278-5252
13919 Michigan Avenue
313-584-2048
Hours: Daily 11 am to 10 pm
Thai. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Good vegetarian options.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Accepts DC, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.

The Tree House for Earth's Children
22906 Mooney Street, Farmington
248-473-0624
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 9 pm
Saturday & Sunday 11 am to 8 pm
Natural Food Store and Deli. Fresh Juices.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $.
Directions: From I-275, take 8 Mile Rd exit (#167) towards Northville, then go east on 8 Mile Rd for 3.75 miles, at Orchard Lake Rd turn left and go 1 mile, at Grand River Ave turn left and go a block, at Mooney St turn right and this place is 1/10 mile down.

Anita's Kitchen
31005 Orchard Lake Road, south of 14th, Farmington Hills
248-855-4150
Hours: Daily 10 am to 9 pm
Middle Eastern, Lebanese. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Black Bean Soup, hummus, salads, vegetarian chili, sandwiches, falafel and other dishes.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Accepts AMEX, DISC, MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.

House of India
28841 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills
248-553-7391
Hours: Monday to Friday 11:30 am to 10 pm; Sat 12 noon to 11 pm; Sun 12 noon to 10 pm
Indian and small Nepali Café. Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has many vegetarian options including an inexpensive vegetarian lunch platter. Has good Indian breads, chutneys, papadam, Spinach & Cheese, Aloo Gobhi, Rasamalai and Mango Lassi. Salad, Naan and raita are included with main dishes.
Comments: Basic place in a strip mall. Popular with Indians. Very reasonably priced. Good food and polite, quick service. The owner is Nepali and many of the dishes are Nepali cuisine.
Other Info: Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $.
Directions: On Orchard Lake Road, at mile 12.5 in North Oakland County

The Tree House
22906 Mooney St
248-473-0624
Hours: Monday to Friday 11 am to 9 pm
Saturday 10 am to 9 pm
Deli Hours: 12 noon to 7 pm
Health Food Store & Deli. Organic Produce.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out Have tables.

**Udipi
29210 Orchard Lake Road
248-626-6021
Hours: Monday to Thursday 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 5 pm to 9 pm; Friday 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 5 pm to 10 pm; Saturday 11:30 am to 10 pm; Sunday 12 noon to 9:30 pm
Vegetarian Indian. Vegan options.
Menu: Serves South Indian dishes including dosas, Masala Dosa, sambar (lentil soup), coconut chutney and Indian breads.
Other Info: Accepts MC, VISA. Full service, take-out.
Directions: From I-696, take Orchard Lake Rd exit (#5), then go north on Orchard Lake Rd for 1 block, then turn right onto W 12 Mile Rd and go a quarter-mile east, then at Orchard Lake Rd turn left and this place is 1 mile down.

Natural Food Patch
221 W .9 Mile Rd
248-546-5908
Hours: Monday to Thursday, Saturday 9:30 am to 7 pm
Friday 9:30 am to 9 pm
Sunday 10 am to 6 pm
Health Food Store. Organic produce.

Om Café
23136 North Woodward Road
248-548-1941
Hours: Monday to Saturday 11 am to 2 pm, 4 pm to 9 pm; Sunday Brunch: Second & Fourth Sundays of each month 11 am to 2 pm
Sunday Dinner: Fourth Sunday 5 pm to 7 pm
Closed First & Third Sundays.
Mainly Vegetarian and Vegan (serves fish). Macrobiotic food.
Menu: Has a good selection of macrobiotic vegetarian foods. Stir-fries, Tempeh Patties with Basmati Rice, Seitan Pepper Steak with brown rice & kale, Steamed Vegetables, Mexican Plate (very good), Tofu Sauté and Nori Rolls. The Macrobiotic plate has adzuki bean, steamed vegetables, organic brown rice and arame sea vegetables. The OM Burger is recommended. Special comes with a choice of soups or salads. Has vegan desserts. No alcohol.
Comments: Casual, relaxed place with local artwork on the wall.
Other Info: Non-smoking. Full service, take-out. Does not accept reservations. Accepts DC, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $.
Directions: Ferndale is 10 miles north of downtown Detroit. From I-696, take Woodward Ave Exit #16 and go southeast on Woodward and this place is 1 mile down on the left. It is a third-mile northwest of 9 Mile Rd.

The Grainery Natural Grocery
809 Church St
810-235-4621
Hours: Monday to Friday 10 am to 7 pm
Health Food Store & Deli. Organic Produce. Juice Bar.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out.

Honeycomb Natural Foods
3900 Pine Grove Ave. Ste 4
Fort Gratiot, MI 48059
810-984-1773
Web Site: http://www.honeycombnatfoods.com
Email: honeycombnatfoods@yahoo.com
Comments: Great place to find all your natural health products (vitamins, herbs, minerals, etc.) and food products, including organic foods,,
Practical Info: All major credit cards accepted. Gift certificates, special orders allowed. Price $$.

Gaia Coffeehouse
209 Diamond Avenue SE
616-454-6233
Hours: Tuesday to Friday 8 am to 8 am; Saturday 8 am to 3 pm closed Sunday.
Vegetarian Cafe. Vegan options.
Menu: Has a Macrobiotic Plate, soups, sandwiches, Portobello Sandwiches, veggie burger, Caesar Salads, Stir-fries, pizza (as a special), vegetarian hash, Macrobiotic Plate, sea vegetables and a special of the day. Fresh juices, smoothies, cappuccino, espresso.
Comments: Pleasant atmosphere.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Does not take credit cards. Non-smoking. Price: $-$$.

Harvest Health Foods
1944 Eastern SE
616-245-6268
Hours: Monday & Friday 9 am to 8 pm; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 9 am to 6 pm; closed Sunday.
Directions: From I-96, take 28th St West Exit (#43A) towards Rte 11/Kent Co Airport and get on 28th St SE going west for 5½ miles, at Eastern Ave SE turn right and go 1 mile, then at Ardmore St SE turn left and this place is near the corner. From Hwy 131, take Exit #82, and then go east on Burton St for about 2 miles, at Eastern Ave SE turn left and go 1 block, then at Ardmore St SE turn left and this place is near the corner.
6807 Cascade Road, SE
616-975-7555
Hours: Monday to Saturday 9 am to 8 pm
Closed Sunday.
Web site: http://www.harvesthealthfoods.com/index.htm
Natural Food Store. Organic produce.

Little Africa
956 E. Fulton
616-222-1169
Eithiopian. Vegan-friendly. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Good selction of vegetarian dishes and some vegan..
Comments: Good food. Cash-Only.

Teshlou's
956 East Fulton St
616-222-1169
Ethiopian

Keweenaw Co-op
1035 Ethel Avenue, Hancock
906-482-2030
Hours: Monday to Saturday 10 am to 8 pm
Sunday 12 noon to 5 pm
National Food Store and take-out Deli. Organic produce. Not pure vegetarian.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out only. No seating. Accepts MC, VISA.
Directions: Coming south on US 41, at Ethel (where US 41 turn a sharp left) turn right and this place is on the right two blocks down.

Marie's Deli & Restaurant
518 Shelden Avenue
906-482-6811
Hours: Monday to Friday 7 am to 6 pm; Saturday 7 am to 5 pm; closed Sunday.
Mediterranean. Not pure vegetarian
Menu: Salads, sandwiches, falafel, Broccoli & Feta Cheese Sandwich, Spinach Pie, tofu sandwiches, Bean Pita and main dishes. Fresh juices, smoothies.
Comments: Has authentic Lebanese food.
Other Info: Full service, take-out, catering. Accepts DISC, MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.

Steve's Back Room
19870 Kelly Road
313-527-5047
Hours: Monday to Saturday 9 am to 9 pm
Closed Sunday.
Middle Eastern, Lebanese. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a good selection of vegetarian dishes. Hummus, Veggie Cabbage Rolls, soups, baba ghanoush, Shankleesh (a sharp cheese), tabbouleh, Mediterranean Stew (eggplant, peppers, chick peas, grape leaves & tomato served over rice), couscous, wheat pita, stuffed grape leaves, stuffed eggplant and mujadara.
Comments: Has Impressionist paintings on the wall and fresh flowers on the tables. Popular on the weekends.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Reservations suggested for groups. Accepts AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.

Hillsdale Natural Grocery
31 North Broad
517-439-1397
Web site: http://members.tripod.com/~foodcoop/
Hours: Monday to Thursday 9 am to 6 pm; Friday 9 am to 6:30 pm; Saturday 9 am to 5 pm; closed Sunday.
Natural Food Store.
Directions: Broad St is also Rte 34/99, the main street in town. On east side of street.

Harvest Health Foods
4150 32nd Ave
616-896-6630
Organic Produce, Vitamins. The third store in this family owned business. Healthy groceries, Healthy vitamins, Healthy answers.

Northwind Natural Foods Co-op
116 S Suffolk St
906-932-3547
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 6 pm
Saturday 9 am to 5 pm
Health Food Store. Organic produce. Co-op.

Apple Valley Natural Foods
6070 Kalamazoo Ave SE
616-554-3205
Hours: Monday to Thursday 9 am to 8 pm
Friday 9 am to 6 pm (until 4 pm in winter)
Sunday 11 am to 5 pm
Health Food Store. All vegetarian.

Apple Jade
Frandor Shopping Center
300 N Clippert Street, Suite 9
517-332-1111
Hours: Monday to Thursday 11:30 am to 9 pm; Friday & Saturday 11:30 am to 10 pm; Sunday 11:30 am to 8 pm
Chinese. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a good selection of vegetarian options including Pot Stickers, rice dishes and curry vegetables.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Accepts MC, VISA. Non-smoking. Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $$.

Better Health Store
305 North Clipper Avenue, Lansing
Web site: http://www.thebetterhealthstore.com
Natural Food Store and Cafe. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps, veggie burgers and other dishes. Fresh juices and smoothies.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $.

Sweet Lorraine's
17100 North Laurel Park Drive
734-953-7480
Hours: Mon to Thur 6:30 am to 11 pm; Fri & Sat 7 am to 12 midnight; Sun 7 am to 11 pm
Restaurant. See Southfield.

Sweet Lorraine's
1451 West 14 Mile Road
248-585-0627
Restaurant. See Southfield.

Marquette Food Co-op
325 West Washington Street
906-225-0671
Hours: Monday to Friday 10 am to 7 pm; Saturday 10 am to 5 pm; closed Sunday.
Natural Food Store. Organic produce.
Directions: From Rte 41 going north, turn right at N 4th St and go north a half-mile, then turn left onto Washington (Bus Hwy 41) and this place is a half-block down. This place is between 4th and 5th.

Sweet Water Café
517 North 3rd Street
906-226-7009
Web site: www.sweetwatercafe.org
Hours: Wednesday to Sunday 7 am to 9 pm
Monday & Tuesday 7 am to 3 pm
Vegetarian-friendly Restaurant. Many Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a good selection of vegetarian dishes. Vegetarian sandwiches, pastas, salads, soups and more.
Other Info: Accepts DIS, MC, VISA.

Green Tree Co-op
214 N Franklin
989-772-3221
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 7 pm
Saturday 10 am to 7 pm
Health Food Store. Organic produce. Co-op.

Grain Train Co-op
421 Howard Street
231-347-2381
email: graintrn@freeway.net
Hours: Monday to Friday 8 am to 8 pm; Saturday 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday 11 am to 5 pm
Natural Food Store and Deli. Bakery. Organic produce.
Menu: Soups, pre-made salad & sandwiches and other dishes.
Other Info: Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA.
Directions: Coming into town from the west on Rte 131 (becomes Hwy 31 North, then become W Mitchell), in town bear right onto E Mitchell and go 2 blocks, then at Howard turn right and store is a half-block down on left.

Bistro 550
Westchester Square Mall, 550 Forrest Avenue
734-455-4141
Fast Foods. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Tempeh Burgers, Tofu Chicago Dogs and other vegetarian dishes. Vegetarian soups and salads.
Directions: From Hwy 14, take Sheldon Rd exit (#20) toward Plymouth and go a half-mile, then at N Sheldon Rd turn left and go a quarter-mile, then at Penniman Ave turn left and go a half-mile, then at S Harvey St turn right and go 1 block, at W Ann Arbor Trail turn left and go 1 block, then at Forest Ave turn right and go 1 block.

Honeycomb Natural Foods
3900 Pine Grove Road, Suite 11
810-984-1773
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 7 pm; Saturday 9 am to 6 pm; Sunday 12 noon to 4 pm
Natural Food Store.
Directions: This place is about 3 miles northwest of the downtown. From I-69, get on Hwy 25 going northwest, this place is about 1½ mile northeast of I-69, a quarter-mile west of Hwy 25 on Pine Grove Rd.

Rainbow Health Food Store
Lenox Square Shopping Mall, 66783 Gratiot Avenue
810-727-5475
Hours: Monday to Friday 10 am to 4:30 pm (until 6 pm on Friday); Saturday 10 am to 3 pm; closed Sunday.
Natural Food Store.
Directions: From I-94, take Rte 19 exit (#247) toward Richmond/New Haven, then at Rte 19 (Washington St) go north (becomes New Haven Rd/Rte 19) and this place is about 7 miles north on Gratiot Ave in Lenox Square Shopping Mall on left.

Health Foods of Rochester
2952 S Rochester Rd
248-852-0336
Hours: Monday, Saturday 9:30 am to 6 pm
Tuesday to Friday 9:30 am to 7 pm
Sunday 11 am to 3 pm
Health Food Store.

Whole Foods Market
1404 Walton Boulevard, Detroit suburbs
248-652-2100
Hours: Daily 9 am to 9 pm
Natural Food Store and Cafe. Deli, Bakery, Salad Bar and Juice Bar. Organic produce. Supermarket-type place. See Whole Foods Market information.
Directions: This place is about 15 miles north of downtown Detroit, near Pontiac. From I-75, take University Dr exit (#79) towards Rochester, then at University Dr go 1¼ mile east, at N Squirrel Rd turn left and go a half-mile, at E Walton Dr turn right (becomes Walton Blvd) and this place is 3 miles down the road.

Amici's Pizza
Holiday Market Shopping Center, 1201 South Main
248-547-7117
Web site: www.amicispizza.com
Hours: Sunday to Thursday 4 pm to 10 pm
Friday & Saturday 4 pm to 11 pm
Pizza Place. Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has three vegan pizzas with a whole-wheat crust. Can put soy cheese on pizzas. Toppings include artichokes, fresh spinach, walnuts, smoked corn, pesto, roasted garlic, broccoli, eggplant and cilantro. Good salads.
Directions: East of Woodward and just north of 696.

***Inn Season Natural Food Cafe
500 East Fourth Street, at Troy Street just off Main Street
248-547-7916, 248-613-3394
Hours: Tuesday to Thursday 4 pm to 9 pm; Friday & Sat 4 am to 9:30 pm; closed Sun & Mon.
Vegetarian International, American, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Japanese. Macrobiotic and Vegan options.
Menu: Soups, salads, sandwiches, hummus, large burritos, veggie burgers (tempeh, mushroom or grain), pizzas, wraps, stir-fry, Black Bean Avocado Quesadilla (recommended), vegetarian Lasagna and daily specials. Sugar-free desserts. Fresh juices, non-alcoholic beer, organic coffee. No alcohol.
Comments: Gets really high recommendations. Pleasant, relaxing atmosphere. Friendly, efficient service. Usually gets voted as the best vegetarian restaurant in the Detroit area. Local organic produce used when possible. Good place for a special occasion. Romantic, comfortable, intimate, happening place. Antique tables, dimly lit chandeliers, hardwood floors and lace curtains. Uses only fresh ingredients and does not use a microwave. Rated by some non-vegetarians as the best restaurant in Michigan. An ISKCON devote runs this place.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Non-smoking. Reservations for 6 or more only. Accepts AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $$.
Directions: It is off the main strip in Royal Oak, east of Main St and south of 11 Mile. From I-696, take Exit #16 towards Woodward Ave/Main St/Detroit Zoo (Rte 1) and go on Woodward Ave (Rte 1) a third-mile northwest, then at S Lafayette Ave turn right and go a third-mile, at W Lincoln Ave turn right and go 3 blocks, then at S Main St turn left and go 2 blocks, then at 6th St turn right and go 1 block, then at S Troy St turn left and go 2 blocks, then at E 4th St turn right and this place is 2 blocks down.

Nutri-Foods
120 South Main Street
248-541-6820
Hours: Monday 9 am to 6 pm; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 7 pm; Friday & Saturday 9 am to 9 pm; Sunday 11 am to 3 pm
Natural Food Store. Organic produce. Macrobiotic products.
Menu: Has some ready-made sandwiches and salads in their cooler.
Comments: It is a good-size place.
Directions: It is on the main strip in Royal Oak, at the main junction in town. From I-696, take Exit #16 towards Woodward Ave/Main St/Detroit Zoo (Rte 1) and go on Woodward Ave (Rte 1) a third-mile northwest, then at S Lafayette Ave turn right and go a third-mile, at W Lincoln Ave turn right and go 3 blocks, then at S Main St turn left and this place is 7 blocks (2/3 mile) down at the junction with E 11 Mile Rd.

Pronto
608 South Washington Avenue, downtown
248-544-7900
Hours: Monday to Thursday 11 am to 10 pm; Friday 11 am to 12 midnight; Saturday 9 am to 12 midnight; Sunday 9 am to 10 pm
Restaurant. Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a good selection of vegetarian dishes. Gourmet sandwiches, soups, salads, calzones, pizzas (very good) and pastas. The hummus and avocado sandwich is very good.
Comments: Has indoor and outdoor patio seating. Has good food. This place is divided into two sides; one is a bar and the other a full service restaurant. Has good, friendly service. Younger crowd. Can be a long wait during lunch.
Other Info: Full service, take-out, catering. Non-smoking dining room. Smoking in the bar. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $.

Grains & Greens
3641 Bay Road
989-799-8171
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 8 pm; Saturday 9 am to 6 pm; Sunday 12 noon to 5 pm
Natural Food Store. No produce.
Directions: From Hwy 675, take Tittawbawsee exit and go 1 mile to Bay Rd. At Bay Rd, turn left and the store is on left.

Heritage Natural Foods
717 Gratiot Avenue
989-793-5805
Hours: Monday to Saturday 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
Closed Sunday.
Natural Food Store.
Directions: From I-75, take Holland Ave (Rte 46) exit west. Rte 46 runs into Gratiot. This place is two blocks past Michigan on right.

Better Health Foods
21750 Lahser Road, at 11th
248-356-0223
Web site: http://www.thebetterhealthstore.com
Natural Food Store, Deli and Juice Bar. Organic produce. Macrobiotic products.
Menu: Soups, salads, pasta salad, veggie chili and more. Fresh juices and smoothies.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Has seating. Accepts AMEX, MC, DIS, VISA. Price: $.
Directions: From I-696, take Lahser Rd exit (#10) and this place is a half-mile south of the exit on Lahser Rd. This place is a half-mile south of the intersection of I-696 and John C Lodge Fwy (can also take Lahser Rd exit for this highway).

Jerusalem Pizza
26025 Greenfield Road
248-552-0088
Hours: Sunday to Thursday 11 am to 9 pm; Friday 11 am to 2 pm; Sun 8:30 am to 10:45 pm
Pizza Place. Kosher.
Menu: Pizzas, sandwiches and salads. Can put mock "meats" on pizzas. About 50% of the menu is vegan.

Sweet Lorraine's Café
29101 Greenfield Road, at 12 Mile Road Southfield
248-559-5985
Web site: www.sweetlorraines.com
Hours: Monday to Thursday 11 am to 10 pm; Friday 11 am to 11 pm; Saturday 10 am to 11 pm; Sunday 10 am to 9:30 pm
International Café and Deli. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has dishes from around the world: Asian, Italian, Greek, Asian, Creole and more. Soups, salads, pizzas, Brie with dried cranberries, pastas, veggie burgers and excellent desserts. Lorraine's special salad is blue cheese, hazelnuts, pears and dried cranberries with a vinaigrette sauce.
Comments: Has a far out design with French theater posters. Romantic place. This place gets great ratings. The Lite Lunch with half a sandwich, salad and soup is a bargain. Food gets great ratings. Friendly, efficient service. Also has a branch in Livonia and Madison Heights. Often has live jazz music.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Reservations recommended (especially for groups). Accepts AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $$.
Directions: From Woodward Ave (Rte 1), go west on W Mile Rd 1 mile, then at Greenfield turn left and this place is a half-block down.

Café Bliss
Highway M-22
231-271-5000
Web Site: http://www.cafebliss.com
Email: tjjohn131@aol.com
Hours: Open in the summer six day a week for dinner.
Open on weekends during the fall. Closed for winter (opens on Memorial Weekend).
International Natural Food Café. Vegan friendly. About half the dishes on the menu are vegetarian. Southeast Asian, Mexican and American.
Menu: Tofu Gahn (Marinated and baked stuffed tofu). Seitan and tempeh dishes. Homemade desserts that are naturally sweetened.
Comments: Located in an old Victorian home. Good atmosphere. Local organic produce used when possible.
Other Info: Reservations are recommended on summer weekends. Price: $$-$$$.
Directions: On the main street of town.

Edson Farms Natural Foods
835 South Garfield Ave
Traverse City, MI 49686
800-982-5516, 231-941-5222
Email: edsonfarms@aol.com
Web Site: http://www.livingnaturally.com
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 7 pm
Saturday 9 am to 6 pm, Sunday 12 noon to 4 pm
Natural Food Store and Deli. Juice Bar.
Menu: Soups, salads and sandwiches.
Comments: Says on web site that they are north Michigan's largest, most complete natural food store.

Oryana Food Co-op
260 East 10th Street, at Lake
231-947-0191; email: oryana@traverse.com
Web site: http://www.oryana.com
Hours: Monday to Saturday 8 am to 8 pm (Winter 8 am to 7 pm); Sunday 12 noon to 5 pm
Natural Food Store and Deli. Organic produce.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Has a few seats at counter. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA.
Directions: From Rte 31/37, at 10th St go east 1 mile until it dead-ends. This place at corner of Lake and 10th on south side of road.

Poppycocks
128 East Front Street
231-941-7632
Hours: Monday to Thursday 11 am to 9 pm Friday & Saturday 11 am to 10 pm
Closed Sunday during winter.
American and Italian. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a vegetarian daily special and other vegetarian dishes. Soups, salads, sandwiches and pastas. Has good food.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Does not accept reservations. Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $$.

Anita's Kitchen
110 West Maple Road, Troy, Southwest Oakland County, Detroit suburbs
248-362-0680
Hours: Daily 6 am to 9 pm
Middle Eastern, Lebanese, American. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has many vegetarian options. Good vegetarian soups.
Other Info: Full service, take-out, delivery. Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $$.

Good Food Company
74 West Maple Road, Troy
248-362-0886
Web Site: http://www.goodfoodcompany.com
Hours: Monday to Saturday 8 am to 9 pm
Sunday 10 am to 6 pm
Natural Food Store and small Café. Deli and Juice Bar. Macrobiotic and Vegan options. Organic produce.
Menu: Has a good selection of vegetarian dishes. Has baked goods.
Comments: Also has a good bookstore with magazines, CDs and videos on natural health related subjects. One of the largest health food stores in the Detroit area. Has a small area for seating. Has a second branch in Canton.
Other Info: Cafeteria style, take-out.
Directions: Located a half-block west of junction of Maple Rd and Livernois. From I-75, take Livernois Rd exit (#69) and go south on Livernois 1 mile. At Main St turn right. This place at intersection of Maple and Livernois on left.

Whole Foods Market
2880 West Maple, Detroit suburbs
248-649-9600
email: aaron.mckee@wholefoods.com
Web site: www.wholefoodsmarket.com
Hours: Daily 8 am to 9 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-75, take Livernois Rd exit (#69) and go south on Livernois 1 mile. At Main St turn right and this place is 2 miles down, on the northeast corner of Coolidge & Maple Rd, near the Somerset Collection Mall.

Eastern Pearl
5171 Dixie Hwy
Waterford, MI 48329-1715
248-673-2288
Chinese, Hunan, Szechwan, Thai Not pure vegetarian. Has vegetarian meat.
Comments: It's in need of a little work, but the service is quick and the staff is friendly. You are able to order any chicken dish with vegetarian meat.
Practical Info Credit Cards are accepted. There is a smoking section. Price $

Whole Foods Market
7350 Orchard Lake Road; West Bloomfield
248-538-4600
fax: 248-538-4601
Web site: www.wholefoodsmarket.com
Hours: Monday to Saturday 9 am to 10 pm
Sunday 9 am to 9 pm
Natural Food Store and Cafe. Deli, Bakery, Salad Bar and Juice Bar. Organic produce. Supermarket-type place. See Whole Foods Market information. Has special events such as cooking classes and classes on other subjects.
Directions: Near the junction of Northwestern Hwy and Orchard Lake Rd. From I-696, take Orchard Lake Rd exit (#5) and go north on Orchard Lake Rd and this place is 2½ miles down.

Woodland Co-op
116 North Main Street
616-367-4188
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12 noon to 5 pm; Saturday 9 am to 12 noon
Natural Food Store.
Directions: This place is a block south of Rte 43.

Ypsilanti Food Co-op
312 North River Street
734-483-1520
Web Site: http://comnet.org/ypsifoodcoop/
Hours: Monday to Friday 10 am to 8 pm (Wednesday until 9 pm); Saturday 9 am to 8 pm; Sunday 12 noon to 5 pm
Natural Food Store. Organic produce.
Directions: From I-94, take Huron St exit (#183) and go north on Huron 1¼ mile, then at Michigan Ave turn right and go a third-mile, then at River St go north (turn left) a half-mile and this place is on east side of road.

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