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ASHEVILLE

Bargain Max
121 Sweeten Creek Road
828-277-0805
Hours: Monday to Saturday 10 am to 6 pm
Closed Sunday.
Natural Food Store. Discounted health and organic foods.
Other Info: Accepts DIS, MC, VISA.

Café Max and Rosie's
52 North Lexington Avenue
704-254-5342
Web site: www.maxandrosies.com
Hours: Mon to Sat 11 am to 5:30 pm; Closed Sun. Psychic Fair every Saturday 2 pm to 5 pm
Vegetarian-friendly Natural Foods Restaurant. Macrobiotic and Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Tempeh Parmigiana Sandwich, salads, Max's Favorite Veggie Burger, Finger Linkin' Not Chicken, Club TLT (grilled tempeh with lettuce and tomato), fried rice, Greek Salad, Grilled Cheese, Brown Rice, Avocado Salad, Tempeh Quesadilla, bagels and cream cheese, Middle Eastern Delight, Nachos Grande with homemade salsa, Blackened Tofu, Veggie Pita and Bean Pita. Fresh juices, smoothies and fresh fruit.
Comments: Relaxed place. Local organic produce used when possible. Has a grand piano in the center of the dining room. Sells their own Café Max & Rosie's cookbook. Vibrant paint-on-plywood artwork. Has their entire menu on their Web site.
Other Info: Full service, take-out, catering. Non-smoking. Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $.
Directions: From I-240 loop, take Merrimon Ave (US-25) exit (#5), and go south on N Lexington Ave (US-25) a third-mile. Then at E Walnut St turn right, then at the second street turn right onto N Lexington Ave and this place is near the turnoff.

Earth Fare and Café Terra
Westgate Shopping Center, 66 Westgate Parkway, at Patton Ave and Westgate Parkway
704-253-7656
Web site: www.earthfare.com
Hours: Monday to Saturday 8 am to 9 pm
Sunday 9 am to 8 pm
Natural Food Store and Café. Deli, Juice Bar, Bakery and Salad Bar. Organic produce. Macrobiotic and Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian. Huge supermarket-type place.
Menu: Has a hot and cold buffet. Soups, salad, sandwiches and hot dishes. Fresh juices and smoothies.
Comments: This is an impressive natural food store with a massive selection. Highly recommended. Cooking classes and lectures. Books and magazines.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Has seating. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, DIS. MC, VISA. Price: $$.
Directions: From I-240 loop, take exit #3B (Hwy 19) (Westgate-Holiday Inn) and this place in parking lot on right near the exit. This place is about a quarter-mile west of I-240 on Hwy 19, a little north of the downtown.

French Broad Co-op
90 Biltmore Avenue, downtown
828-255-7650
email: fbfc@fbfc.com
Web site: www.fbfc.com
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 10 pm; Saturday 9 am to 7 pm; Sunday 12 pm to 8 pm
Natural Food Store. Large selection of organic produce. Supermarket-type place with a great selection.
Menu: Fresh breads daily, deli sandwiches and deli items.
Comments: Open to the public. Honors other food co-ops discounts to their members. Discounts for seniors on Mondays. Helpful staff. Has a farmer's market in their parking lot Saturday 8 am to 1 pm and Wednesday 4 pm to 7 pm from mid-April to mid-October.
Other Info: Accepts DIS, MC, VISA.
Directions: In downtown Asheville, two blocks south of Pack Square. From Rte 240 east, take Merrimon Ave exit (or Broadway depending on direction coming from), turn left on Broadway (south towards downtown) which becomes Biltmore at Vance Monument and then this place is on the left after 2 blocks. From Rte 240 west, take Patton Ave, then turn right at Biltmore Ave, Co-op is two blocks down on the left. This store's parking lot is at corner of Biltmore and Hillyard.

Heiwa Skokudo
87 North Lexington Avenue, downtown
828-254-7761
Hours: Monday to Saturday 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Japanese. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has vegetarian specials, vegetarian sushi, organic miso, tofu dishes and brown rice.
Comments: Make it clear you are vegetarian as some of the broths are not vegetarian.
Other Info: Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA.

Homestead Farms
Naples Road
828-684-1155
Hours: Monday to Thursday 9 am to 6 pm; Friday 9 am to 4 pm; Sunday 9 am to 5 pm; closed Saturday.
Natural Food Store and Deli. Meat substitutes, good fruit jams.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Has seating.

**Laughing Seed Café
40 Wall Street
808-252-3445
Web site: www.laughingseed.com
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 11 am to 9 pm; Friday, Saturday 11:30 am to 10 pm; Sunday 10 am to 9 pm; closed Tuesday.
Fully Vegetarian International. Bakery. Vegan and Macrobiotic options. Mainly Organic.
Menu: Has a web site that contains entire menu. Has a great selection of dishes. Kung Pao Tofu, quesadillas, Thai Red Curry, Wild Mushroom Enchiladas, The Florentine, Divinity Focaccia, Curried Mock Chicken Salad Sandwich, Basil Aioli, pizzas, The Mediterranean (artichoke hearts, calamata olives, roasted garlic), Greek salad, Pesto Penne Primavera, Mushroom Madness Pita, TLT Sandwich, Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Hummus Tahini, California Nori Roll, Harmony Salad, tempeh fajitas and pita sandwich. Homemade organic multi-grained breads The Harmony Bowl is good. There is the Vegetarian Combo, in which you can choose anything from two to five of any of the following dishes: Brown Rice, Tempeh, Tofu, Red Bean Chili, Steamed Vegetables, Potato Salad, Pinto Beans or Simple Salad. Fresh juices, smoothies, herbal teas and natural sodas.
Comments: Pleasant atmosphere and is a good dining experience. Indoor and outdoor seating. Good service. Has painted murals on the walls. Has a Kids menu. Mainly uses organic ingredients. In season their fruits, vegetables and herbs come from local organic farmers and are often picked the same day they are used. Items that take longer to prepare are marked. Soy mozzarella can usually be substituted for dairy cheese. The soy mozzarella contains a small amount of casein (milk). Baked desserts are naturally sweetened. Water is filtered. Mellow place.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Non-smoking. Does not take reservations except for groups, which are suggested. Accepts AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $$. An 18% gratuity is added for parties of five or more.
Directions: Located in downtown Asheville. From I-240 loop, take Merrimon Ave (US-25) exit (#5), and go south on N Lexington Ave (US-25) a half-mile. Then at Patton Ave turn right and go a third-mile, at Haywood St turn right and go 2 blocks, then take the second left and bear left onto Wall St and this place is 1 block down.

Melanie's
32 Broadway
828-236-3533
Hours: Wednesday to Friday 8 am to 2:30 pm (breakfast to 11:30 am); Saturday 8 am to 2:30 pm; Sunday Brunch 10 am to 2 pm; closed Monday & Tuesday.
Vegetarian friendly. Not pure vegetarian. Known for its breakfasts.

Rosetta’s Kitchen
111 Broadway
Asheville, NC.
828-232-0738
Hours: Tuesday to Thursday 12 noon to 2 am
Friday to Sunday 12 noon to 4 am (have a Sunday brunch)
Mainly Vegan Restaurant.
Menu: Tempeh Sandwich with avocado & cheese, Smashed Potatoes with Grandma Denises’s Gravy and Goat Cheese Baguette. Have daily specials. Tofu Cheesecake with an excellent blackberry & blueberry sauce.
Comments: Great place for a healthy late night meal. Well priced. Great outdoor patio with a small herb garden. Plenty of plants.
Other Info: Cafeteria style. Smoking allowed on patio. Accepts MC, VISA, local checks. Price:$.

Salsa
6 Patton Avenue
828-252-9805
Hours: Mon to Thu 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 5:30 to 9 pm; Fri & Sat 12 am to 3 pm, 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Mexican and Caribbean Natural Food Café. Vegan friendly. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Burritos, quesadillas, Azteca Pizza, enchiladas and many other vegetarian dishes. Can substitute soy cheese for milk cheese.

Souper Sandwich
Haywood Park Atrium, 46 Haywood Street
828-285-0003
Hours: Daily 8 am to 5 pm
Hot Bar and Salad Bar. All-you-can-eat Buffet. Price: $.
Menu: Salad items, stuffed potatoes, pastas, soups and more.

BLACK MOUNTAIN

Greenlight Café
205 West State Street, Black Mountain
828-669-2444
Hours: Monday to Thursday 11 am to 7 pm
Friday & Saturday 11 am to 8 pm
Sunday 10 am to 3 pm
Vegetarian Restaurant. Vegan friendly.
Menu: Soups, salads, sandwiches, hot dishes and daily specials. Fresh juices and smoothies.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Non-smoking. Does not take credit cards. Price: $.
Directions: From I-40, take the Hwy 9 exit (#64), then go north on Hwy 9 for half-mile, at Hwy 70 turn left and this place is a few blocks down.

White Mountain Natural Foods
115 Black Mountain Avenue
828-669-9813
Hours: Monday to Saturday 9 am to 6 pm
Closed Sunday.
Natural Food Store. No deli when I called but said may have one in the future.
Other Info: Accepts MC, VISA.
Directions: From I-40, take Black Mountain exit (#64) west, then go north a half-mile. At Vance Ave turn left and this place is 2 blocks down on right. This place is about 6 miles south of Asheville, about a half-mile west of Hwy 25.

BOONE

Angelica
506 West King Street
828-265-0809
Hours: Daily 11 am to 9:30 pm
Vegetarian Restaurant. Vegan friendly.
Menu: Espinaca Grande (spinach salad with sautéed tempeh), salads, Nori Rolls, sautéed Tofu Vegetable Sandwich, burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas and good desserts. Fresh juices and smoothies.
Comments: Local organic produce used when possible. Uses whole grains.
Directions: It is in downtown Boone, near Appalachian State University on Hwy 321.

King Street Cafe & Smoothie Bar
454B West King Street, Boone
828-265-3434
Hours: Monday to Saturday 10 am to 8 pm
Closed Sunday.
Restaurant. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Sandwiches, pastas and smoothies.
Other Info: Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA.

BREVARD

Healthy Harvest
410 North Broad Street
inside College Plaza
828-885-2599
Hours: Monday to Saturday 9 am to 6 pm
Natural Food Store.
Directions: This place is on the main street in the downtown.

CARRBORO (near Chapel Hill)

Weaver Street Market and Carrboro Café
Carr Mill Mall
101 East Weaver Street, at N Greenboro
919-929-0010;
email: feedback@weaverstreetmarket.com;
Web site: http://www.weaverstreetmarket.com
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 9 pm
Saturday & Sunday 9 am to 8 pm
Café opens at 7:30 am on the weekdays
Natural Food Store and Vegetarian-friendly Café. Bakery and Salad Bar. Macrobiotic and Vegan options.
Menu: Has home baked breads, baked pastries, soups, ready-made sandwiches, salads with homemade dressings and desserts. Has a self-serve hot bar with vegan and vegetarian dishes. Vegetarian Chili, Tomato & Basil Soup, Pasta Salad, Rice & Beans Salad, Vegetarian Lasagna and Marinated Tofu Cutlets. Hummus, Eggplant & Sundried Tomato dip and Olive Caper Tapenade.
Comments: This is a small store, but it has good bulk items. Friendly place. Has good baked goods. Only sells organic and preservative free items in the store. Well-supplied market. Has indoor seating and outdoor patio dining. Salad bar items sold by weight.
Other Info: Buffet, take-out, catering, counter service. Has a nice lawn. Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $$.
Directions: From I-40, take US-15/US-501 exit (#270) towards Chapel Hill/Durham, go south on Durham Chapel Hill Blvd (US-15) 5½ miles. Stay straight onto S Fordham Blvd for 1 mile (becomes Rte 54 Byp W), take Merrit Mill Rd towards S Greensboro St, turn left on Merritt Mill Rd and go 2 blocks, at S Greensboro St turn right and go ¾ mile.

CARY (5 miles west of Raleigh)

**Blue Moon Bakery & Café
Ashworth Village, 115-G West Chatham Street
919-319-6554; fax: 919-462-1673
Web site: www.bluemoonbakery.com
Hours: Monday to Friday 7 am to 6 pm; Saturday 7:30 am to 5 pm; closed Sunday.
Vegetarian.
Menu: Many sandwiches including The Apollo (feta and Greek salad sandwich), Asian Moon Wrap (cellophane noodles and vegetables), Spicy Black Bean Sandwich, Mushroom Cloud (grilled Portabella Sandwich), Blue Moon BLT, vegetarian hot dog, salads, soups, Planet Pasta and Couscous Salad. Desserts such as cakes, pies, pastries and Pecan Pie Bars. Fresh juices, smoothies, natural sodas, cappuccino, espresso. Local organic produce used when possible.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Price: $-$$.
Directions: From I-40, take Exit #291 towards Cary, and go west on Cary Towne Blvd for 1 mile, at Walnut St turn right and go 1½ mile, then turn right onto S Academy (may have to go on Dry Ave for a half-block) and go 6 blocks, then at E Chatham St turn left and this place is 1 block down. In the Ashworth Village shopping center, right in downtown Cary.

Delhi Deli
Northside Station
329 North Harrison Avenue
919-460-1300
Hours: Monday to Friday 11 am to 3 pm, 5 pm to 9 pm; Saturday & Sunday 11 am to 9 pm
South Indian Café. Mainly vegetarian. Not pure vegetarian. Cheap Lunch Buffet.
Menu: Has a good selection of authentic South Indian food. Vegetable Pakoras, soups, coconut chutney, Bhel Puri, Dhokla, parathas, Masala Dosa, Dahi Vada, chapatis, Poori, Sev Puri (puffed rice with potatoes and cheese) and lassis.
Comments: Has very good food. Casual. Located in a run down yogurt shop and totally lacks in atmosphere with bare walls, a small seating area, and Styrofoam cups and plates. No music. In a little strip center. Food come standard a bit spicy hot so you may want to ask that it isn't so. The Masala Dosa is really hot. Friendly service.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Cash only; no credit cards. Price: $.
Directions: From I-40, take the Harrison Ave (#287) exit towards Cary and go 3 miles south. The restaurant is on the right in a strip mall about a quarter-mile before the train tracks.

Gaulart & Maliclet French Café
957 North Harrison Avenue
919-469-2288
Hours: Monday 10:30 am to 2:30 pm; Tuesday to Thursday 10:30 am to 9 pm; Friday & Saturday 10:30 am to 10 pm; closed Sundays.
International, French Café. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a good number of vegetarian dishes. Has pizzas, salads, steamed vegetables, homemade vegetarian soups and several other vegetarian dishes. Three Steamed Vegetable Dish.
Comments: Casual atmosphere.
Other Info: Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $$.
Directions: From I-40, take exit #287, then go south on Harrison Ave toward Cary and this place is about 2½ miles, at Maynard Road. This place is on the right, at corner of Harrison and Maynard.

Udupi Cafe
590 East Chatham Street
Suite 112, Cary, NC 27511
Pure Vegetarian South Indian. Lunch Buffet.
Menu: Has over 75 vegetarian options. Curries, vegetable spring rolls, Fried Rice, Tomato Soup, Iddly, a slecion of dosas, uthamppa, a selection of rice dishes, Mattar Paneer, Veg Korma, Malai Kofta, Chana Masala, Indian breads and Indian desserts.
Comments: Good service. Food gets good recommendations. A good place. Casual atmosphere. Have an online menu and you can order online.
Other Info: Full service, take-out, catering. Lunch buffet is 6.95 on weekdays and 8.95 on weekends. Takes all major credit cards. Does not take personal checks.
Directions: This place is about 1.5 miles west of exit #290 (of I-40). From I-40, take the Chapel Hill Rd (NC-54) exit (#290) towards Cary and go west on Chapel Hill Rd for 1 mile. At Maynard Rd turn left and go a quarter-mile south, at E Chatham St turn right and this place is a quarter-mile down the road.

Whole Foods Market
102B Waverly Place
919-816-8830
email: Cary@wholefoods.com
Web site: www.wholefoodsmarket.com
Hours: Daily 7:30 am to 9 pm
Breakfast Bar opens daily at 7:30 am
Natural Food Store and Deli. Organic produce. Supermarket-type place.

Woodlands
1305 Maynard Road
919-467-6020
Hours: Monday 5 pm to 9 pm; Sunday, Tuesday to Thursday 11:30 am to 3 pm, 5 pm to 9:30 pm; Friday & Saturday 11:30 am to 3 pm, 5 pm to 10:30 pm
Vegetarian Indian. Vegan options. Mainly traditional South Indian cuisine.
Menu: Excellent dosas and vegetarian dishes. Rava Masala Dosa is recommended. The lunch special is good (dosa, eggplant curry, papadam, rice, chutney, raita, dal). Samosas, pakoras, uthappam, coconut chutney (very good) and mango lassi.
Comments: Has some milks dishes, but nothing with eggs. Service was quite good when I was there. Popular with Indians. Low on ambience, but high in food quality.
Other Info: Full service, counter service, take-out, catering. Accepts MC, VISA.
Directions: From I-40, take exit #287 for Harrison Avenue towards Cary, go west on Harrison for 2 miles, at SE Maynard Rd turn right (go north) and this place is near the Kroger.

CHAPEL HILL

Burrito Bunker
Amber Alley, 160½ East Franklin Street
919-932-9010
Hours: Monday to Saturday 11 am to 9 pm
Closed Sunday. May be closed on Saturday.
Mexican Burrito Place. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a good a selection of vegetarian dishes. Chips & salsa, tacos, bean & rice, and bean burritos. Can choose between black and red beans. Guacamole, olives, cheese, sour cream and onions for additions.
Comments: No lard in the beans. Uses canola oil to cook the taco shells and chips. Really cheap burritos.
Other Info: Mainly take-out. No tables. Counter against one wall with a few stools. Price: $.
Directions: Located in downtown Chapel Hill in Amber Alley, between Franklin St and Rosemary St, near the parking garage. To get here you go thru alley off of Franklin Street and go up the steps on the other side. Then it is on the right. Some on-street parking available and there is a parking garage on Rosemary St.

Flying Burrito
746 Airport Road, at Hillsborough, half a mile from UNC
919-967-7744
Hours: Monday to Friday 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 5 pm to 10 pm; Sat & Sun 5 pm to 10 pm
Tex-Mexican. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Good Tex-Mex food. The Flying Vegetarian is half black beans and half rice. Burritos are the most popular dishes. Chips, guacamole and salsa. Can add black beans, sweet potatoes and guacamole to burritos. Good prices. Wins awards for being the best Mexican restaurant in the area.
Comments: Popular place with the locals. Is a popular bar scene at night. Casual, informal place. The hot salsa is really hot.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Accepts MC, VISA.
Directions: From US 15-501 S, bear right onto Franklin St towards the downtown. Turn right onto Columbia St, which becomes Airport Rd. The restaurant is in a shopping plaza on the right.

Margaret's Cantina
Timberline Shopping Center, 1129 Weaver Dairy Road
919-942-4745
Web site: www.margaretscantina.com
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 5 pm to 10 pm; closed Sunday.
Mexican. Not pure vegetarian, but very veg friendly. Vegan options. Emphasizes healthy food.
Menu: Mexican Lasagna layered with corn tortillas, cheese, beans and hot salsa. Tempeh Enchiladas, pitas and fajitas. Mediterranean dishes, Hummus, Greek salads, fried sweet potatoes with guacamole, nachos and Black Bean Chili. Greek quesadilla is made with spinach, tomatoes and cheese. Spicy Sopa Seca is a really hot dry soup. Organic brown rice. Cappuccino, espresso.
Comments: Uses butter, canola oil and olive oil for cooking. None of the salsas have meat stock in them. Outdoor dining. Popular place; lines on the weekend. Located next to two movie theaters. Reasonable prices. Good atmosphere and food.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Accepts AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.
Directions: From I-40, take exit onto NC 86 south and take a left onto Weaver Dairy Road and go about a quarter-mile. Timberlyne is on the right.

Pepper's Pizza
Franklin Street, in the middle of town next to the Varsity Theater
919-967-7766
Web site: www.pepperspizza.com
Hours: Sunday to Thursday 11:30 am to 10 pm; Friday & Saturday 11 am to 12 midnight; Sunday 4 pm to 10 pm
Pizza. Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has several vegetarian toppings such as artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh zucchini, fresh spinach and mushrooms. Fresh salads. Can order slices of pizza.
Comments: Gets rated as the best pizza in Chapel Hill. Punk rock hang out. Funky atmosphere. Happening, trendy place. Can purchase uncooked dough and make your own pizzas at home. Friendly, efficient staff. Got award for having "Chapel Hill's Cleanest Men's Bathroom."
Other Info: Full service, take-out, delivery. Accepts MC, VISA.
Directions: Next to the Varsity Theater, between Columbia and Henderson Streets. From US 15-501 south bear right onto Franklin Street and this place is on the right. Some on-street parking is available, and an hourly lot is behind the restaurant (at Columbia and Rosemary).

Pyewacket
This place is now closed.

Sage Vegetarian Café
Timberlyne Shopping Center
1129 Weaver Dairy Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
919-968-9266
Hours: Monday to Thursday 11 am to 9 pm
Friday & Saturday 12 noon to 10 pm
Vegetarian Café.
Menu: A couple soups Lentil and the Daily Special. A good selection of salads. Grilled Cheese, Garden Burger, Vegan Wrap, Portobello Sandwich, Feta Spinach Wrap, Black Beans & Rive with Tempeh, Vegetable Lasagna, Eggplant Paradise, Pasta Primavera and desserts. Have some sides such as Basmati Rice, Brown Rice, Collard Greens, Grilled Tempeh, Hummus, Stuffed Grape Leaves and others.
Comments: Has got good reviews. Friendly place.
Other Info: Full service, take-out, catering. Price: $-$$.

Silk Road Tea House
456 West Franklin Street
919-942-1533
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 3:30 pm to 12 am
Closed Monday.
Middle Eastern Teahouse. Vegan friendly.
Menu: Turkish tea or coffee. Has over 70 teas. Just serves pastries and cookies, some of which are vegan.
Comments: Turkish atmosphere with rugs and artwork on walls. Relaxing, comfortable place. Plays world music. Helpful service. Happening atmosphere. Has low conches. Friendly staff. Place to hang out. Outdoor seating on the street.
Other Info: Counter service. Accepts DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.
Directions: From US 15-501 south, bear right onto Franklin St and continue into downtown. After the Columbia St intersection, on the right.

Thai Palace
1206 Raleigh Road, at NC 54
919-967-5805
Web site: http://thaipalace.citysearch.com/
Hours: Tuesday to Thursday, Sunday 5 pm to 9:30 pm; Friday & Saturday 5 pm to 10 pm; Closed Monday.
Thai. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a separate vegetarian menu. Most dishes can be made with tofu instead of meat.
Comments: A bit upscale. Uses fresh ingredients. Food gets rated as authentic and good.
Other Info: Full service, take-out, delivery. Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $$.
Directions: Take US 15-501 west from I-40 and take the NC 54 East exit. This place is in the Harris Teeter shopping center near the exit.

Whole Foods and The Penguin Cafe
81 South Elliott Road, at East Franklin, Chapel Hill
919-968-1983
Web site: www.wholefoodsmarket.com
Hours: Daily 8 am to 9 pm;
Café Hours: Daily 7:30 am to 8 pm; Breakfast until 10:30 am on weekdays; Weekend Brunch until 2:30 pm.
Natural Food Store and Gourmet Deli. Salad Bar and Juice Bar. Supermarket-type place. Mostly Organic. Branch of Whole Foods Market.
Menu: Has a hot food counter with soups, vegetarian chili and other hot dishes. Fresh juice and smoothies. Espresso bar. Has a large amount of herbal hot and cold teas. Home baked breads.
Other Info: Cafeteria style, take-out. Has indoor and outdoor seating. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $$.
Directions: From I-40, take Rte 15/501 (exit #270) southwest towards Chapel Hill for about 1½ mile. At fork in road take right fork onto Franklin St and go a half-mile. At Elliot turn left and this place on left a block down.

CHARLOTTE

AJ Groceries
6140 East Independence Boulevard
704-563-6644
Indian Grocery Store.
Directions: Across from Rhodes Furniture (in Circuit City parking lot).

Berrybrook Farms Natural Foods Pantry
1257 East Boulevard, at Kenilworth Avenue
704-334-6528
Store Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 7 pm
Saturday 9 am to 6 pm
Lunch Counter Hours: Monday to Saturday 11 am to 5 pm (4 pm on Saturday); closed Sunday.
Natural Food Store and Deli. Juice Bar. Not pure vegetarian, but mainly vegetarian. Vegan options. Organic produce.
Menu: Salads, soups, sandwiches, veggie burgers, tofu dogs, pizza with soy cheese and fresh juices. Specials change daily. Fresh juices and smoothies.
Comments: Food and service gets high recommendations. Friendly place.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out only. Accepts DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $.
Directions: From I-277, take Kenilworth exit to East Blvd (going away from Charlotte). At East Blvd turn left. This place at intersection of East Blvd and Kenilworth. Across the street from a Circle K. From I-277, take Fourth St/NC-16 exit (#2A) towards Third St. At E 4th St/NC-16 turn left and go 1 block, at S McDowell St (NC-16) turn left and go a third-mile, at E Stonewall turn left (becomes Kenilworth Ave after a quarter-mile) and go 1¼ mile, at East Blvd turn right and this place is 1 block down at corner of Charlotte Drive.

Carolinas Medical Center
1000 Blythe Boulevard #506, Charlotte
704-355-2000
Hospital Cafeteria. Vegetarian-friendly. Not pure vegetarian.
Hours: 24 hours (vegetable section closes between 2:30 pm and 5:30 pm and at night)
Menu: The cafeteria serves vegetarian dishes such as black bean soup, vegetarian chili, veggie burgers and vegetable casserole.
Directions: Can get to this place by following the direction above for Berrybrook Farms.

Carolina Smoothies
1408 East Boulevard
704-358-0006
4517 Sharon Road
704-367-3435
Hours: Monday to Friday 8 am to 8 pm (until 9 pm on Friday)
Saturday & Sunday 9 am to 7 pm
Smoothie Bar. Fresh juices.
Menu: Great smoothies with fresh fruits, frozen yogurts and nutritional supplements. Peanut Butter Slam is chocolate, peanut butter, banana, soy milk and non-fat frozen yogurt. Light, healthy, good tasting food.

Home Economist Gourmet Market
5410 East Independence Blvd
704-536-4663
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 9 pm; Saturday 9 am to 8 pm; Sunday 11 am to 6 pm
Natural Food Store. Good selection of organic produce. Big place with a large selection of items.
Other Info: Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA.
Directions: From I-277, take the Independence Blvd exit and go southeast on Independence Blvd and this place is about 4 miles down.

House Of Chinese Gourmet
5622 Independence Boulevard
704-563-8989
Hours: Monday to Thursday 11:30 am to 3 pm, 5 pm to 10 pm; Friday 11:30 am to 3 pm, 5 pm to 11 pm; Saturday 12 noon to 3 pm, 5 pm to 11 pm; Sunday 12 noon to 3 pm, 5 pm to 10 pm
Chinese. Not pure vegetarian. Vegan options.
Menu: Has over 20 vegetarian dishes. Soups, appetizers, tofu dishes and rice. Does not use MSG if requested.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $$.

India Palace
4515 East Independence Boulevard, at Sharon Amity
704-568-7176
Hours: Thursday to Tuesday 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 5 pm to 10 pm; Wednesday 5 pm to 10 pm
Indian. Lunch Buffet. Not pure vegetarian. Vegan options.
Menu: Has several vegetarian main dishes.
Comments: Good food and service.
Other Info: Full service, take-out, delivery. Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.

International Groceries
5309-H East Independence Boulevard, beside Laser Quest
704-531-7868
Indian and Middle Eastern Grocery Store.

Kamit Natural Foods
1500 Morehead Street
Charlotte, NC 28208
Natural Food Store.
Comments: Has been open for over 7 years.

Kelly's Café
3100 North Davidson Street, at East 34th Street
704-372-0103
This place is closed.

La Plaz Cantina
1910 South Boulevard
704-372-4168
Hours: Monday to Thursday 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 5 pm to 10 pm; Friday 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 5 pm to 11 pm; Saturday 4 pm to 11 pm; Sunday 4 pm to 10 pm
Mexican. Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Tortillas, tamales and burritos. There is no lard or meat in the refried beans, black beans or rice. Non-alcoholic beer and wine. Veggie Black Bean Soups
Comments: Outside seating on patio. Friendly place.
Other Info: Full service. Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $$.

The Peaceful Dragon
12610 Steele Creek Road
Charlotte, NC 28273
704-544-1012
Web site: www.thepeacefuldragon.com
***Update*** The address in the book has changed. The address above is correct.
Hours: Lunch Monday to Friday 11:30 am to 3 pm, 5 pm to 9 pm; Monday to Friday select menu of sandwiches, salads and desserts; Saturday 11:30 am to 9 pm; Closed Sunday.
Fully Vegetarian Asian. Mostly vegan. Asian grocery store.
Menu: Has good veggie dumplings, Silky Tofu, Kale, Veggie Ham Club Sandwich, Grilled Fish Steak, Cold Sesame Noodles and veggie burgers. Some desserts are ice creams (Ginger, Adzuki Red Bean, Green Tea), Mocha Cake and Mango Sorbets. Large selection of exotic teas.
Comments: Gets high recommendations. Dishes freshly made. Reasonable prices. No MSG. No unrefined sugar. Everything is homemade. Recommended.
Other features: Several classes are given here such as meditation, yoga, Tai chi, Kickboxing, Pakua, and Shaolin Kung Fu. Has a gift shops selling teapots, teas, CDs, Buddha statures, Feng Shui items, books, paintings, Tibetan prayers flags and much more.
Other Info: Reservations not necessary. Non-smoking. Accepts DIS, MC, VISA.
Directions: From uptown or south Charlotte, take I-485 West and exit at Arrowood Road. Turn left on Arrowood, which becomes Brown Grier Road. Turn left at the light on Steele Creek Road. The Peaceful Dragon is three miles on the right, after you cross Westinghouse and Sam Neely Road. From South Carolina, take I-77 N to the SC 160 exit; turn left on 160 (Steele Creek Road). The Peaceful Dragon is just over seven miles, on the left.

Talley's Green Grocery and Café Verde
Dilworth Gardens Shopping Center
1408-C East Boulevard, at Scott Avenue
704-334-9200
Web site: www.talleys.com
Hours: Monday to Saturday 7 am to 9 pm
Sunday 10 am to 7 pm
Natural Food Store and Restaurant. International. Salad Bar and Bakery. Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian. Has large grocery section, vitamin, vegetarian meat substitutes and natural medicines,
Menu: Has a large deli sections serving, soups, Lasagna, noodle dishes, veggie burgers, sandwiches, an excellent salad bar, sandwiches, steamed vegetables, pasta, tofu products, rice, desserts and other dishes. Has a great salad bar. Many different kinds of vegetarian sandwiches. Fresh juices.
Comments: It is quite a good place. Has weekly cooking classes and regular classes on Chinese medicine, meditation, alternative medicine, health subjects, acupressure, reflexology and other subjects. Regrettably serves meat. Have books and magazines. Recommended. It is one of the biggest natural food stores I have seen. Large produce departments. Basically has everything and is the size of regular supermarket. Have renetless cheeses.
Other Info: Cafeteria style, with a good amount of seating, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.
Directions: In the historic Dilworth section of Charlotte. From I-277, take Fourth St/NC-16 exit (#2A) towards Third St. At E 4th St/NC-16 turn left and go 1 block, at S McDowell St (NC-16) turn left and go a third-mile, at E Stonewall turn left (becomes Kenilworth Ave after a quarter-mile) and go 1¼ mile, At East Blvd turn left and this place is a block down on right in Dilworth Gardens Shopping Center.

**Woodlands
7128-A Albemarle Road
704-569-9193; fax: 704-569-9188
Hours: Tuesday to Thursday 11:30 am to 9:30 pm; Fri to Sun 11:30 am to 10 pm; closed Mon.
Fully Vegetarian South Indian.
Menu: Has a wide selection of vegetarian dishes. Dosas (a wide selection), Potato Bonda, samosas, Paneer Pakoras (very good), idly, uthappam, a good selection of rice dishes, Channa Batura, Poori Bhaji, Channa Masala, Vegetable Korma, Palak Paneer, Malai Kofta, Aloo Gobi, Indian breads, Mango Chutney, sambar, raita, salad, full meal Woodland Special Dinner and South Indian Thali. Desserts such as gulabjumans, ice creams, Carrot Halava, Badam Halava. Mango lassi and chai.
Comments: Fairly efficient service. Good food. Has daily lunch specials.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Price: $-$$.
Directions: From I-85, take West Harris Blvd exit, then go south for a few miles on West Harris Blvd, then at Albemarie Rd turn left and go a half-mile and this place is on the right in a small shopping plaza. From Independence coming from downtown Charlotte, turn left at Albemarie Road and go about 2 miles and this place is on the right about a half mile past W Harris Blvd. If you see the Wal-Mart on the left you went too far.

DAVIDSON

Home Economist Gourmet Market
261 Griffith Street
704-892-6191; fax: 704-892-8636
Hours: Monday to Saturday 9 am to 8 pm
Sunday 11 am to 6 pm
Natural Food Store and Deli.
Directions: From I-77, take Exit #30 towards Davidson/Davidson College and go east on Griffith St and this place is 1 mile down.

DURHAM

Anotherthyme
109 North Gregson Street
919-682-5225
Hours: Monday to Friday 11:30 am to 2:30 pm; Monday to Thursday 6 pm to 9:30 pm; Friday & Saturday 6 pm to 10 pm; Sunday 6 pm to 9 pm
New American, Eclectic, International. Not pure vegetarian. No red meat is served.
Menu: Has vegetarian dishes, hummus, French Green Salad with cashews and avocado, Cheese Ravioli, veggie burritos and pastas. Fresh juices.
Comments: Managed by same people as Pyewacket in Chapel Hill. Food gets good recommendations. Good place for a romantic candle-lit dinner. A bit conservative. Good atmosphere. Gets mixed feelings about the service.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Reservations may be a good idea on the weekends (may be full). Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $$.
Directions: From Hwy 147 (Durham Freeway), take the Duke St exit and go north on Duke, after pasting Main Street, turn left onto Minerva Ave. Turn left at Gregson St and then this place is on the right before you reach Main Street. Can park in Brightleaf Square parking lot, across the street.

Blue Corn Mexican Restaurant
719 Ninth Street
919-286-9600
Hours: Monday to Saturday 11:30 am to 9 pm
Closed Sundays.
Mexican, Latin American. Vegetarian-friendly. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a good selection of vegetarian dishes. Vegetarian Fajita (sautéed zucchini, mushrooms, squash, peppers, onions with refried beans), Fried Plantains with Mango and Banana Sauce, Green Enchilada (spinach with corn enchilada), Spanish Rice and salads. Has several vegetarian choices for desserts such as Sopapilla (fried tortilla with cinnamon, honey & powdered sugar).
Comments: The food tastes really good. Not far from Duke University. Gets high recommendations. Good size portions. Interesting artwork and photographs on the walls.
Other Info: Accepts AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, VISA (at least $10). Price: $$.

China One
4325 Highway 55
919-361-3388
Web site: http://dinechina1.com/
Hours: Monday to Thursday 11 am to 2:30 pm, 4 pm to 10 pm; Friday 11 am to 2:30 pm, 5 pm to 10:30; Saturday & Sunday 11 am to 3 pm, 5 pm to 10:30 pm
Chinese. Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian. All-you-can-eat Buffet.
Comments: Popular, good place. Has authentic Chinese cuisine.
Other Info: Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA.

Durham Food Co-op
1101 West Chapel Hill Street
919-490-0929
Web site: http://www.durhamcoop.com/
Hours: Monday to Friday 10 am to 8 pm
Saturday 10 am to 7 pm
Sunday 11 am to 7 pm
Natural Food Store. Organic produce. Free coffee for shoppers.
Other Info: Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA.
Directions: From I-85, take Gregson St exit, then go about 2 miles south on Gregson, at West Chapel Hill turn right. This place on left, at corner of Carroll and West Chapel Hill. From Hwy 147, take exit #13 and go west on Chapel Hill St and this place is a third-mile down.

Foster's Market
2694 Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard, at Pickett Road, Durham
919-489-3944
Web site: www.fostersmarket.com
Hours: Daily 7:30 am to 8 pm
Gourmet Store and Restaurant. Vegetarian-friendly. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Portobello sandwiches, salads, spinach Ravioli and soups.
Comments: Has tables indoors and outdoors. Good place for a meal.
Other Info: Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $.
Directions: From I-40, take the US 15-501 exit and go toward Durham. Go past South Square Mall and this place is on the left a little past the NC 751 overpass. On the border of Durham.

Greenhouse Café
2300 Chapel Hill Road, at Ward Street
919-489-5507
This place is closed.

Pizza Inn (2 locations)
3906 Duke Street
471-1575
3648 Chapel Hill Boulevard
489-9109
Hours: Mon to Thur 11 am to 10 pm; Fri & Sat 11 am to 12 midnight; Sun 11 am to 11 pm
Pizza. Salad Bar. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has pizzas, salads, soups and bread sticks. Has an inexpensive night buffet Monday to Wednesday.
Other Info: Accepts MC, VISA.

Pizza Palace
2002 Hillsborough Road, 9th Street area
Durham, NC
Web Site: http://www.pizzapalaceofdurham.com
Pizza Place. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a vegetarian section on their menu. Spinach, Cheese & Mushroom Raviolis with a choice of Alfredo or marinara sauces. Eggplant Parmesan, Greek Salad, Garden Salad, Fettuccini, Spaghetti and Spinach Lasagna. Choice of pizza toppings include sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, pinenuts, pineapple, artichoke hearts, fresh spinach, mushrooms, bell peppers, roasted red peppers, banana peppers, jalapeno peppers, capers and olives.
Comments: Has outdoor patio sitting.
Directions: Near Duke University.

Saladelia Café
4201 University Drive
919-489-5776
Hours: Monday to Thursday 10:30 am to 9:30 pm; Friday & Saturday 10:30 am to 10:30 pm; Sunday 11 am to 8 pm
Middle Eastern. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a good selection of vegetarian dishes. Hummus, salads, quesadilla, sandwiches, Vegetarian Gyro, stuffed grape leaves, Eggplant Melt and good sandwiches. Cappuccino.
Comments: Friendly staff. Sometimes has live jazz.
Other Info: Limited service, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $.
Directions: Take US 15-501 north to US 15-501 Business, then turn right onto Westgate Rd just after the underpass, follow Westgate till it ends, then turn left onto University. The restaurant is just past Pier One Imports on the right across from the South Square parking lot. Lots of parking available.

Wellspring Grocery (Whole Foods) and Penguin Cafeteria
621 Broad Street, between Main and Perry Streets
919-286-2290
Web site: www.wholefoodsmarket.com
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 on page WF.
Directions: From I-85, take Guess Rd exit south. Go right over tracks and get on Broad St and this place is on the right about 1½ mile down. From Durham Freeway (Hwy 147), take Swift Ave exit, then go north on Swift Ave a quarter-mile, going past Main and this place on left at Main and Broad.

GREENSBORO

Deep Roots Natural Market
3728 Spring Garden Street, between Wendover Avenue and Holden Road
336-292-9216
Web site: www.deeprootsmarket.com
Hours: Monday to Saturday 9 am to 8 pm
Sunday 12 noon to 7 pm
Natural Food Co-op. Organic produce.
Directions: Between Holden Rd and Wendover, not far from Old Cotton Mill Square. From I-40, take Wendover exit and go east at end of ramp onto Wendover Ave. Go about a mile and at Spring Gardens (first overpass) turn left. This place on left.

**Govinda's Vegetarian Restaurant
332 South Tate Street
336-373-8809
Hours: Monday to Friday 11 am to 8 pm; Sunday Brunch 11 am to 2 pm; closed Saturday.
Fully Vegetarian International and Indian. Buffet. Vegan options.
Menu: Has rice dish, sandwiches and smoothies. Has Sunday brunch buffet with granola, scrambled tofu, vegan pancakes and more.
Comments: The food here is excellent and this place is highly recommended. Know the family who owns this place and they have been cooking gourmet food for years. Run by excellent people. Friendly, helpful service.
Other Info: Non-smoking. Buffet service, take-out. Accepts DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $.
Directions: From I-40, take the US-220 N exit (#122B) towards the Coliseum. Merge onto US-220 N (going northeast) and go 1 mile. Keep going straight onto Freeman Mill Rd and go 2½ miles, then take the Lee St exit, then turn left at W Lee St (US-29A) and go a third-mile, at Tate St turn right and go a half-mile and this place is on the left in a small downtown area near the university. This place is about ¾ mile from the Greenboro Coliseum.

Grape Vine Café and Juice Bar
Guilford Village, 435-B Dolley Madison Road
336-856-0070
Hours: Monday to Saturday 11 am to 8 pm (open to 8:30 pm); closed Sunday.
Fully Vegetarian International Natural Food Cafe. Mostly Vegan. Juice Bar.
Menu: Daily specials change daily. Soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, chili, fresh baked bread, pita pockets, stews and main dishes. All vegan desserts. Non-alcoholic beer and wine. Fresh juices.
Comments: Pleasant café atmosphere. Art exhibits featuring local artists. Beautiful sunset views. Most food is vegan. Good vegan desserts. Has monthly theme dinner that features cuisines from around the world.
Other Info: Full service, cafeteria- style, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts reservations but are not necessary. Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.
Directions: From I-40, take the Guilford College/Jamestown exit (#213) and go northeast on Guilford College Rd for 2 miles (become College Rd), at Tomahawk Dr turn right and go a quarter-mile, then turn left at Dolley Madison Rd and this place is 100 yards down on the right side of the street behind the Pizza Hut, a half-mile before Friendly Ave, in the west part of town.

House of Health
1018 West Lee Street
336-275-6840
Hours: Monday to Friday 10 to 6 pm; Sunday 10 am to 5 pm; closed Saturday
2500-A Battleground Avenue; 336-282-2010
Hours: Monday to Friday 10 am to 8 pm; Saturday 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday 11 am to 5 pm
Natural Food Store. Organic produce.
Other Info: Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA.

Jack's Corner Mediterranean Deli
1601 Spring Garden Street
336-370-4400
Hours: Monday to Saturday 10:30 to 8:30 pm
Mediterranean Natural Foods Café. Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Good amount of vegetarian dishes such as hummus and falafel. Has Mediterranean grocery items. Has great Vegan Mac n' Cheese.
Comments: Good food and reasonable prices. Friendly place.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA.

**Joel's Natural Foods
Guilford Village Shopping Center
435 Dolley Madison Road, Suite C, Greensboro
336-855-6500
Hours: Monday to Friday 10 am to 9 pm; Saturday 10 am to 8 pm; Sunday 1 pm to 6 pm
Natural Food Store and Vegetarian Café. Organic produce.
Menu: Has a good selection of vegetarian items on the menu.
Comments: This place has a fair selection.
Other Info: Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA.
Directions: This place is next to the Grape Vine Café, above.

India Palace
413 Tate Street, near UNC
336-379-0744
Hours: Daily 11:30 am to 3 pm, 5 pm to 10 pm
Indian. Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a wide selection of vegetarian dishes such as soups, Indian breads, appetizers and main dishes.
Comments: Good food and prices. Uses a Tandoor over. Pleasant service.

HENDERSONVILLE

The Fresh Market
213 Greenville Highway
704-693-8223
Hours: Monday to Saturday 8 am to 9 pm
Sunday 10 am to 8 pm
Natural Food Store and Deli. Organic produce.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Has a bench outside to sit at.
Directions: From I-26, take the US-64 exit (#18B) towards Hendersonville and go 2 miles southwest, at Church St (US 250) turn left and this place is a half-mile down.

Hendersonville Community Co-op-Life's Best Market
715-B Old Spartanburg Highway
828-693-0505
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 7 pm; Saturday 9 am to 6 pm; Sunday 12 noon to 5 pm
Natural Food Store and Deli. Organic produce.
Directions: From I-26, take Upward Road exit. Go right onto Spartanburg Hwy (176), then go for a while going over a bridge. At Old Spartanburg Hwy turn right. This place on left one block down.

MORRISVILLE

Tower Restaurant
144 Morrisville Square Way, off Morrisville Carpenter Road, near Hindu Bhavan
Morrisville, NC 27560
919-465-2326
Hours: Monday to Thursday 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
Friday 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Saturday 11 am to 3 pm, 5:30 pm to 10 pm
Sunday 11 am to 3 pm, 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Vegetarian South Indian.
Directions: A few blocks west of the junction of Aviation Pkwy and Chapel Hill Road.

RALEIGH

Dalat
Valley Shopping Center, 2109 Avent Ferry Road
919-832-7449
Hours: Mon to Thur 11 am to 3 pm, 5 pm to 9 pm; Fri & Sat 11 am to 3 pm, 5 pm to 10 pm
Vietnamese. Vegan-friendly.
Menu: Some vegetarian dishes.
Comments: Service and food is good. Low on décor. Popular place. One of the best Vietnamese places in town. Gets really good recommendations from customers.
Other Info: Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $.
Directions: Take the Beltline south to the Western Avenue East exit, then take Western to Avent Ferry Road. This place is in the lower level of the Mission Valley Shopping Center. Across from the Mission Valley Inn, near McKimmon Center and NCSU.

518 West Italian Café
518 West Jones, at Glenwood Avenue
919-829-2518
Hours: Mon to Thur 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 5 pm to 9:30 pm; Fri & Sat 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 5 pm to 10:30 pm; Sun 5 pm to 9:30 pm
Italian. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Pastas, pizzas, eggplant sandwich, calzones and salads.
Comments: A trendy, happening place. Popular with locals. Food gets good ratings. Very popular place and there can be a very long wait on Friday and Saturday nights. Has a kid's menu. Service is good, but can be a bit slow sometimes (especially when crowded). A bit upscale. Often uses organic produce.
Other Info: Full service. Accepts AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, VISA. No reservations. Price: $$.
Directions: From I-440, take Glenwood Ave/Hwy 70 exit and go east on Glenwood Ave. At W Jones St (2 blocks after Peace St) turn left and this place is at the corner.

Harmony Farms
Creedmoor Crossing Shopping Center, 5653 Creedmoor Road
919-782-0064
Hours: Monday to Friday 10 am to 7 pm; Saturday 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday 1 pm to 6 pm
Natural Food Store and Vegetarian-friendly Deli. Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian. Some organic produce.
Menu: Sandwiches, deli dishes and some hot dishes.
Comments: The Creedmoor Road location has a small restaurant.
Other Info: Accepts MC, VISA.
Directions: From I-440, take Glenwood Avenue exit (#7A) and then go northwest on Glenwood Ave past Crabtree Valley Mall about ¾ mile. At Creedmoor Road turn right and this place is 1 mile down in the Creedmoor Crossing Shopping Center.

Irregardless Café
901 West Morgan Street, near NCSU
919-833-9920
Web site: http://irregardless.citysearch.com/
Hours: Monday to Friday 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm; Saturday 5:30 pm to 10 pm; Sunday 10 am to 2:30 pm
American. Not pure vegetarian. Vegan options marked on menu. Has a new menu daily.
Menu: Soups, homemade yogurt, hummus & hot pita, curried lentil, Asian Phyllo Pocket (tofu and stir-fry vegetables), Bean Burger, Swiss Cheese Sandwich, California Pocket Sandwich, Vegetable Chowder with Cheddar, several salads, Tabbouleh Salad Platter and Pasta Provencal (penne pasta with vegetables). Apple Crisp and Chocolate Chambord Pie for dessert. Sunny Pasta Sauté is pasta with artichoke hearts, tomatoes and other vegetables with a vinaigrette sauce. Spinach and Corn Enchiladas with ricotta cheese. Spinach Rollatini is pasta with spinach, mushrooms and three types of cheese. Fresh baked breads and good desserts. Locally roasted coffee. Cappuccino, espresso.
Comments: Phone 833-9920 to hear the menu of the day recording. Gets high ratings in local vegetarian food surveys and good reviews in local publications. Casual, friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Live jazz music nightly six days a week. Pleasant place. Has two separate dining areas, one is casual and the other is more upscale with a piano players. Not as vegetarian friendly as it used to be. May have only one vegan main dish. Open for over 25 years.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, VISA. Price $$.
Directions: From I-440, take the Hillsborough St exit (I-440) towards the downtown. After passing the NC State's campus go about ¾ mile, then bear right onto W Morgan St and this place is 2 blocks down on the right. Near Charlie Goodnight's Comedy Club, which is well-known.

Lilly's Pizza
1813 Glenwood Avenue, Five Points
919-833-0226
Hours: Sunday to Thursday 11 am to 10 pm
Friday & Saturday 11 am to 11 pm
Gourmet Pizza. Vegetarian and vegan options.
Menu: Toppings include: soy mozzarella, broccoli, zucchini, spinach, eggplant, roasted peppers, artichoke hearts, pistachio nuts, pine nuts, sundried tomatoes, peaches, mandarin oranges and apples. Has a mushroom and feta pizza. Spinach, pesto and mozzarella calzone.
Comments: Free delivery and take-out. No atmosphere for eating at the place. Casual. Mainly just a take-out place. Pizza gets excellent ratings. Excellent service. Happening, hip place.
Other Info: Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $.

Nur Grocery & Deli
2233 Avent Ferry Road
919-828-1523
Hours: Daily 11 am to 9 pm
Middle-Eastern. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Pretty good falafel and good baklava.
Comments: Has a Middle Eastern grocery. Friendly staff. Reasonable prices.
Directions: Near Record Exchange in Mission Valley Mall

Second Nature Café
3201 Edwards Mill Road, at Duraleigh Road
919-571-3447
This place is closed.

Simple Pleasures Market & Café
Gleenwood Village Shopping Village
2923 Essex Circle
919-782-9227
Web site: http://simplepleasures.citysearch.com/
Store Hours: Monday to Saturday 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday 10 am to 3 pm
Café Full Lunch Hours: Monday to Friday 11 am to 2:30 pm; Saturday Brunch: 10 am to 2:30 pm; Sunday Brunch 10 am to 2 pm
Natural Food Store and Café. Not pure vegetarian. Gourmet foods.
Menu: Salads, soups, sandwiches, fries, Vegetable Plate, cheese quesadilla, Grilled Vegetable Sandwich and pastas. Gourmet coffees.
Other Info: Full service, take-out, catering. Accepts AMEX, DC, MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.
Directions: From I-440 Beltway, take the Lake Boone Trail exit (#5), then go east on Lake Boone Trail for 1½ mile, at Glenwood Ave turn slight right and this place is 1 block down in the Glenwood Village Shopping Village.

Sunflower's Sandwich Shop
315 Glenwood Street
at W Lane Street, downtown
Five Points neighborhood
919-833-4676
Hours: Monday to Friday 11 am to 3 pm; Saturday 11:30 am to 2:30 pm; closed Sundays.
Sandwich Shop. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Half of their menu is vegetarian. Homemade vegetarian soups, hummus, sandwiches and salads on the menu.
Comments: Pleasant atmosphere.
Other Info: Cash or check; no credit cards.
Directions: From the beltline (I-440), take Glenwood Avenue exit (#7), then go southeast on Glenwood Ave to the downtown and this place for 1½ mile down.

**Third Place Coffeehouse
1811 Glenwood Avenue
919-834-6566
Hours: Monday to Friday 6 am to 12 midnight
Saturday & Sunday 7:30 am to 12 midnight
Vegetarian Coffeehouse. Vegan-friendly.
Menu: Has excellent coffee. Has good vegetarian sandwiches such as hummus, peanut butter & honey and tabbouleh sandwiches. Organic corn chips. Vegan cookies. Cappuccino, espresso.
Comments: Small, dimly lit place. Has comfortable couches. Has art by locals hung on the walls. Food and coffee gets really high ratings. Get rated by many as the best coffee shop in the triangle area. Excellent service. Good outdoor seating. Indoor seating at tables and couches. Interesting customers. Friendly place. Many people are of the opinion that this is the best vegetarian restaurant in the area. Recommended. Happening, cool place.
Other Info: No credit card; cash only.
Directions: From I-440, take Glenwood Ave exit (#7) southeast towards the downtown. This place is located at Five Points on the left.

Wellspring Grocery
Ridgewood Shopping Center
3540 Wade Avenue
919-828-5805
Web site: www.wholefoodsmarket.com
Hours: Daily 9 am to 9 pm
Café opens for breakfast at 7:30 am
Natural Food Store and Cafe. Juice Bar and Salad Bar.
Menu: Have a deli and a hot food counter with one or two entrees and a couple of soups. Really good vegetarian chili.
Comments: Gourmet and expensive. Price: $$.
Directions: From I-440 Beltline, take Wade Ave exit (#4A). This place is a half-mile east of I-440 in the Ridgewood Shopping Center, at corner of Ridge Ave and Wade Ave.

SYLVA

Lulu's on Main
612 Main Street
828-586-8989
Hours: Monday to Thursday 11 am to 8 pm; Friday Saturday 11:30 am to 9 pm; closed Sunday.
American Gourmet. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a vegetarian special nightly and several vegetarian dishes. Wasabi Tempeh--with a
wakame seaweed and rice noodle salad, Mojito Platano Tofu-- (a plantain,cococut milk, and rum sauce with tofu) served with Cuban black beans and rice, Spinach Walnut Ravioli with a roasted pepper cream sauce, Biryani Wrap (brown basmati rice, tempeh or tofu, tahini, Calamata olives, and lettuce, offer vegan desserts every day.
Comments: Outdoor dining.
Other Info: Reservations not necessary. Smoking permitted outside. Accepts DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $$.

WILMINGTON

Doxey's Market & Café
Landfall Shopping Center
1319 Military Cutoff Road
910-256-9952
Hours: Monday to Saturday 9 am to 7 pm; Saturday 12 noon to 6 pm; Soup and Salad Bar is open on Saturday, but the café is closed Saturday. Closed Sunday.
Natural Food Store and Café. Deli, Juice Bar and Salad Bar. Vegan friendly. Good selection of organic produce.
Menu: Soups, sandwiches, rice & bean, veggie chili and pastas dishes.
Comments: Friendly place.
Other Info: Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA. Has seating.
Directions: Just off Hwy 74/76 (Military Cutoff). This place on right in Landfall Shopping Center. Take I-40 until it ends (becomes NC Hwy 132) and follow signs to Wrightsville Beach, then take Eastwood Rd to Military Cutoff. This place then on left in Landfall Shopping Center. This place is 5 miles due east of downtown Wilmington.

Tidal Creek Food Co-op
4406 Wrightsville Avenue
910-799-2667
Hours: Monday to Saturday 9 am to 8 pm
Sunday 12 noon to 6 pm
Natural Food Store. Organic produce. Vegan-friendly.
Comments: Plans to get a deli in the future. Friendly place. Non-profit.
Other Info: Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA.
Directions: Take I-40 until it ends and it becomes College Rd (Hwy 132) and go about 5 miles south. At Wrightsville Ave turn right and this place is 2 blocks down on the left. This place is about 2 miles east of downtown Wilmington.

WINSTON-SALEM

Whole Foods Market
75 Miller Street
336-722-9233
Hours: Daily 9 am to 9 m
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-40, take Stratford Road North ((#3B) and go a third-mile northeast on Stratford Rd, then at Miller St turn right and this place is a quarter-mile down.

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