Groceries
Most grocery stores in the D.C.-area have vegetarian or at least “natural foods” sections that are vegan-friendly. The following list is only of local grocery stores that strongly cater to the vegan demand.
District of Columbia | Maryland | Virginia
V = vegetarian groceries
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District of Columbia |
Everlasting Life/Eternity Juice BarV
2928 Georgia Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C.
202-232-1700
www.everlastinglife.net |
All-vegan, community-owned, and mostly organic grocery store and deli. Deli serves vegan soft-serve ice cream and Soul Vegetarian fare (see separate listing). Raw and cooked foods under $5.00. Located near the Columbia Heights Metro station. |
Ja Yun Tofu CoV
300 Morse St NE # B
Washington, D.C.
202-546-0333 |
This all-vegetarian warehouse storefront sells bulk tofu and bean sprouts. It is part of the Capital City Market wholesale food district. |
Secrets of Nature’s Health Food
3923 S. Capitol St., S.W.
Washington, D.C.
202-562-0041 |
Health food store with a mostly vegetarian restaurant inside that serves a variety of mock meats, including vegetarian shrimp, sausage, and spare ribs (mock meats with egg whites are labeled). Serves vegan Tofutti soft-serve ice cream and breakfast every day. Priced from $0.75 to $8.50. |
Senbeb Co-opV
6224 3rd St., N.W.
Washington, D.C.
202-723-5566 |
Fairly large, all-vegetarian co-op, offering deli items, groceries, vegan sandwiches to go, and catering. |
Trader Joe’s
1101 25th St. N.W.
Washington, D.C.
202-296-1921
www.traderjoes.com |
Vegetarian-friendly grocery store chain. Located near the Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro station. |
Wellness Cafe
325 Pennsylvania Ave., S.E.
Washington, D.C.
202-543-2266
www.wellnesscafedc.com |
Formerly called Good Health Natural Foods. Juice bar and lunch buffet in a primarily vegetarian health food store. Also offers catering. Located near the Capitol South Metro station. |
Whole Foods Market
2323 Wisconsin Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C.
202-333-5393
www.wholefoods.com |
Grocery store chain specializing in natural and organic foods. Also does catering. |
Whole Foods Market
1440 P St., N.W.
Washington, D.C.
202-332-4300
www.wholefoods.com |
Grocery store chain specializing in natural and organic foods. Also does catering. Located near the Dupont Circle Metro station. |
Whole Foods Market
4530 40th St., N.W.
Washington, D.C.
202-237-5800
www.wholefoods.com |
Grocery store chain specializing in natural and organic foods. Also does catering. Located near the Tenleytown/AU Metro station. |
YES! Organic Market
1825 Columbia Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C.
202-462-5150 |
Small, primarily vegetarian health food store. Located near the Woodley Park/Adams Morgan Metro station. |
YES! Organic Market
3425 Connecticut Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C.
202-363-1559 |
Small, primarily vegetarian health food store. Located near the Cleveland Park Metro station. |
YES! Organic Market
658 Pennsylvania Ave., S.E.
Washington, D.C.
202-546-9850 |
Small, primarily vegetarian health food store. Located near the Eastern Market Metro station. |
YES! Organic Market
3809 12th St., N.E.
Washington, D.C.
202-832-7715 |
Small, primarily vegetarian health food store. Located near the Brookland-CUA Metro station. |
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Maryland |
Addis Café
405 N. Frederick Ave.
Gaithersburg, Md.
301-740-8111 |
Inexpensive Ethiopian café and market with vegetarian/vegan options. Also has free wireless internet. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. |
Bethesda Co-op
6500 Seven Locks Rd.
Cabin John, Md.
301-320-2530
www.bethesdacoop.com |
Primarily vegetarian co-op. |
David’s Natural Market
5430 Lynx Ln.
Columbia, Md.
410-730-2304
www.davidsnaturalmarket.com |
Grocery store with all certified organic produce. Plenty of vegetarian/vegan food including bulk section, macrobiotic food, and natural snacks.
Vegan-friendly sit-down dining is available Monday through Saturday in Café David’s, located inside the market. The café offers fantastic vegan soups, daily specials, sandwiches, desserts, and more. Vegan items clearly marked on menu. Priced under $8.00. |
Everlasting Life Health Complex and Organic MarketV
9185 Central Ave.
Largo, Md.
301-324-6900
www.everlastinglife.net |
All-vegan, community-owned, and mostly organic grocery store. Under the same roof, you’ll also find Soul Vegetarian Restaurant (see seperate entry). |
Everlasting Life Health Complex and Organic MarketV
9185 Central Ave.
Capitol Heights, Md.
301-324-6900
www.everlastinglife.net |
Definitely a local favorite. The Everlasting Life Health Complex offers three great departments under one roof: a deli and juice bar, health food store, and sit-down dining. Catering also offered. Enjoy award-winning, 100-percent vegan soul food at this Soul Vegetarian location. Priced under $15.00. |
Glut Food Co-opV
4005 34th St.
Mt. Rainier, Md.
301-779-1978
www.glut.org |
Small, densely stocked, all-vegetarian co-op. Most produce is organic. |
Green Earth Goods
23341 Frederick Rd.
Clarksburg, Md.
301-916-2035
www.greenearthgoods.net |
A grocery store specializing in natural and organic foods. |
Greenbelt Co-op
121 Centerway
Greenbelt, Md.
301-474-0522
www.greenbeltco-op.com |
Small grocery store with a large selection of vegetarian items.
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Healthway Natural Foods
Hilltop Plz.
6856 Racetrack Rd.
Bowie, Md.
301-805-8255
www.healthwaynaturalfoods.com |
Grocery store chain specializing in natural and organic foods. |
My Organic Market
9827 Rhode Island Ave.
College Park, Md.
301-220-1100
www.myorganicmarket.com |
A local favorite with very competitive prices. Located near the Greenbelt Metro station. |
My Organic Market
11711-B Parklawn Dr.
Rockville, Md.
301-816-4944
www.myorganicmarket.com |
A local favorite with very competitive prices. Located near the White Flint Metro station. |
My Organic Market
7351 Assateague Dr. #190
Jessup, Md.
410-799-2175
www.myorganicmarket.com |
A local favorite with very competitive prices. |
My Organic Market
5273 Buckeystown Pike
Frederick, Md.
240-566-1444
www.myorganicmarket.com |
A local favorite with very competitive prices. |
PangeaV
2381 Lewis Ave.
Rockville, Md.
301-816-9300
www.veganstore.com |
Pangea has some groceries, but, more importantly, has all the hard-to-find vegan items in one place. Most definitely a favorite of local vegans. |
Patel Brothers
2074 University Blvd.
Hyattsville, Md.
301-422-1555 |
Small, primarily vegetarian, Indian grocery store. |
Potomac Adventist Health Food StoreV
12004 Cherry Hill Rd.
Silver Spring, Md.
301-572-0700
www.potomacabc.com |
All-vegetarian community store. |
Roots Market
5805 Clarksville Square Dr.
Clarksville, Md.
443-535-9321
www.rootsmkt.com |
Health food store with a large selection of vegetarian items. |
Roots Market
16800 Georgia Ave.
Olney, Md.
301-774-1344
www.rootsmkt.com |
Health food store with a large selection of vegetarian items. |
Silver Spring Co-op
8309 Grubb Rd.
Silver Spring, Md.
240-247-2667
www.tpss.coop |
Large co-op. Almost all of the produce is organic. A 10- to 15-minute walk from the Silver Spring Metro station. |
Takoma Park/Silver Spring Co-op
201 Ethan Allen Ave.
Takoma Park, Md.
301-891-2667
www.tpss.coop |
Vegetarian-friendly co-op. Almost all of the produce is organic. Also carries baked goods (including Sweet Haven Bakery desserts) and pre-made sandwiches. Located near the Takoma Metro station. |
Terry’s Healthy FoodV
12059 Nebel St.
Rockville, Md.
301-770-6778 |
All-vegetarian wholesale and retail grocery with a wide selection of unique mock meats, including vegan "duck," "fish," and "steak." Sold in packs and cases. A 15-minute walk from the White Flint Metro station. |
Trader Joe’s
6831 Wisconsin Ave.
Bethesda, Md.
301-907-0982
www.traderjoes.com |
Vegetarian-friendly grocery store chain. Located near the Bethesda Metro station. |
Trader Joe’s
18270 Contour Rd.
Gaithersburg, Md.
301-947-5953
www.traderjoes.com |
Vegetarian-friendly grocery store chain. |
Trader Joe’s
Federal Plz.
12268-H Rockville Pike
Rockville, Md.
301-468-6656
www.traderjoes.com |
Vegetarian-friendly grocery store chain. Located near the Twinbrook Metro station. |
Trader Joe’s
10741 Columbia Pike
Silver Spring, Md.
301-681-1675
www.traderjoes.com |
Vegetarian-friendly grocery store chain. |
Trader Joe’s
6610 Marie Curie Dr.
Elkridge, Md.
410-953-8139
www.traderjoes.com |
Vegetarian-friendly grocery store chain. |
University of Maryland Food Collective
Campus Dr. & Union Dr.
B0203 Stamp Student Union
College Park, Md.
301-314-8089
www.studentorg.umd.edu/ffc |
Mostly vegetarian collective offering a variety of vegan sandwiches under $4.00 and other fare. Also carries some groceries. Take the free College Park Shuttle Bus from the College Park Metro station. |
Wheaton Health Food Store
2656 University Blvd.
Wheaton, Md.
301-933-3066
www.wheatonhealthfoods.com |
Small grocery with many vegan items. |
Whole Foods Market
5269 River Rd.
Bethesda, Md.
301-984-4860
www.wholefoods.com |
Grocery store chain specializing in natural and organic foods. Also does catering. Take the bus from the Friendship Heights Metro station. |
Whole Foods Market
316 Kentlands Blvd.
Gaithersburg, Md.
301-258-9500
www.wholefoods.com |
Grocery store chain specializing in natural and organic foods. Also does catering. |
Whole Foods Market
1649 Rockville Pike
Rockville, Md.
301-984-4880
www.wholefoods.com |
Grocery store chain specializing in natural and organic foods. Also does catering. Located near the Twinbrook Metro station. |
Whole Foods Market
833 Wayne Ave.
Silver Spring, Md.
301-608-9373
www.wholefoods.com |
Grocery store chain specializing in natural and organic foods. Also does catering. Located near the Silver Spring Metro station. |
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Virginia |
Healthway Natural Foods
1610 Belle View Blvd.
Alexandria, Va.
703-660-8603
www.healthwaynaturalfoods.com |
Grocery store chain specializing in natural and organic foods. Located near the Huntington Metro station. |
Healthway Natural Foods
4113 John Marr Dr.
Annandale, Va.
703-354-7782
www.healthwaynaturalfoods.com |
Grocery store chain specializing in natural and organic foods. |
Healthway Natural Foods
Fairfax Shopping Ctr.
10360 Lee Hwy.
Fairfax, Va.
703-591-1121
www.healthwaynaturalfoods.com |
Grocery store chain specializing in natural and organic foods. |
Healthway Natural Foods
Bull Run Plaza
10778 Sudley Manor Dr.
Manassas, Va.
703-361-1883
www.healthwaynaturalfoods.com |
Grocery store chain specializing in natural and organic foods. |
Healthway Natural Foods
6402-4 Springfield Plz.
Springfield, Va.
703-569-3533
www.healthwaynaturalfoods.com |
Grocery store chain specializing in natural and organic foods. |
Healthway Natural Foods
46900 Cedar Lakes Plz.
Sterling, Va.
703-430-4430
www.healthwaynaturalfoods.com |
Grocery store chain specializing in natural and organic foods. |
Kennedy’s Natural Foods
1053 W. Broad St.
Falls Church, Va.
703-533-8484 |
Primarily vegetarian health food store. Kasha’s Kitchen, a vegan-friendly sit-down deli and juice bar inside the market, serves great sandwiches, along with its popular vegan "chicken" salad. All priced under $6.00. Located near the West Falls Church Metro station. |
My Organic Market
3831 Mount Vernon Ave.
Alexandria, Va.
703-535-5980
www.myorganicmarket.com |
A local favorite with very competitive prices. Located near the Braddock Road Metro station. |
Trader Joe’s
9464 Main St.
Fairfax, Va.
703-764-8550
www.traderjoes.com |
Vegetarian-friendly grocery store chain. Take the bus from the Vienna Metro station. |
Trader Joe’s
Bailey's Crossroads Ctr.
5847 Leesburg Pike (Rte. 7)
Falls Church, Va.
703-379-5883
www.traderjoes.com |
Vegetarian-friendly grocery store chain. |
Trader Joe’s
11958 Killingsworth Ave.
Reston, Va.
703-689-0865
www.traderjoes.com |
Vegetarian-friendly grocery store chain. |
Trader Joe’s
7514 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, Va.
703-288-0566
www.traderjoes.com |
Vegetarian-friendly grocery store chain. |
Trader Joe’s
6394 Springfield Plaza Rd.
Springfield, Va.
703-569-9301
www.traderjoes.com |
Vegetarian-friendly grocery store chain. |
Trader Joe’s
612 N. St. Asaph St.
Alexandria, Va.
703-548-0611
www.traderjoes.com |
Vegetarian-friendly grocery store chain. Located near the Braddock Road Metro station. |
Whole Foods Market
6548 Little River Tpke.
Alexandria, Va.
703-706-0891
www.wholefoods.com |
Grocery store chain specializing in natural and organic foods. Also does catering. |
Whole Foods Market
2700 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, Va.
703-527-6596
www.wholefoods.com |
Grocery store chain specializing in natural and organic foods. Also does catering. Located near the Clarendon and Court House Metro stations. |
Whole Foods Market
7511 Leesburg Pike # F
Falls Church, Va.
703-448-1600
www.wholefoods.com |
Grocery store chain specializing in natural and organic foods. Also does catering. Located near the West Falls Church Metro station. |
Whole Foods Market
11660 Plaza America Dr.
Reston, Va.
703-736-0600
www.wholefoods.com |
Grocery store chain specializing in natural and organic foods. Also does catering. |
Whole Foods Market
8402 Old Keene Mill Rd.
Springfield, Va.
703-644-2500
www.wholefoods.com |
Grocery store chain specializing in natural and organic foods. Also does catering. |
Whole Foods Market
143 Maple Ave., E.
Vienna, Va.
703-319-2000
www.wholefoods.com |
Grocery store chain specializing in natural and organic foods. Also does catering. |
Whole Foods Market
4501 Market Commons Dr.
Fairfax, Va.
703-222-2058
www.wholefoods.com |
Grocery store chain specializing in natural and organic foods. Also does catering. |
Worldgate Nutrition Center
13009 Worldgate Dr.
Herndon, Va.
703-787-6849 |
Small, vegetarian-friendly grocery with fresh produce and prepackaged foods. |
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