VegDC.com: Restaurants

Happily, nearly every D.C.-area restaurant offers at least some animal-free options. The listings on this page include local favorites specifically catering to the vegetarian demand. If you're looking for a listing of all-vegetarian restaurants or establishments that serve mock meats or vegan cheese pizza, click on one of the links below.

District of Columbia

Washington
Mai Thai 1200 19th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-452-6870 www.maithai.us	Thai restaurant with a separate vegetarian (nearly all vegan) menu section. Located two blocks from the Dupont Circle Metro station.
Mayorga Coffee 314 Carroll St NW Washington, D.C. 202-545-8313 www.mayorgacoffee.com	Coffee shop located directly across from the Takoma Metro station. Vegan offerings include soy milk, sandwiches, cookies, muffins and more.
Nirvana Express^V 1875 I Street Northwest Washington, D.C.	Smaller version of the popular all-vegetarian Indian restaurant, Nirvana. Located in the International Square food court.

Adams Morgan
Amsterdam Falafel Shop^V 2425 18th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-234-1969 www.falafelshop.com	All-vegetarian restaurant specializing in falafel, with an almost all-vegan toppings bar to create your own sandwich. Open late-night. Priced under $5.00.
Astor Mediterranean 1829 Columbia Rd., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-745-7495 www.astormediterranean.com	In addition to traditional favorites like falafel, fava bean dip, and lentil salad, this Mediterranean restaurant offers delicious, vegan cheese on any of its pizzas.
Asylum 2471 18th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-319-9353 www.asylumdc.com	Pub with separate all-vegan dinner and weekend brunch menus. On Tuesdays, buy one vegan entree, get the second of equal or less value for half off!
Bossa Organic Bistro & Lounge 2463 18th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-667-0088 www.bossaproject.com	Brazilian meets vegan and simmers in natural flavors. With appetizers at $4 such as fried yucca (think French fry wedges but with more heart) and black bean soup with delicate but potent spices, you will go home satisfied after an affordable entree of gnocchi marinara or the grilled Vegetariano. Music, dancing and art are also regulars. Go now.
Dahlak 1771 U St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-332-2110	Eritrean restaurant and live music venue with a vegetarian menu section. Offers a variety of vegan stews and a combination platter.
Duccini’s Pizza 1778 U St., NW Washington, D.C. 202-483-0007 www.duccinis.com	Pizzeria offering large and personal sized 8" pizzas topped with Daiya Vegan Cheese. D.C.’s only Vegan Jumbo Slices available every Saturday night starting at 10 p.m. Also serving vegan cheese Pizza Fries and Western Fries. Seating is limited. (Delivery available in limited areas.)
El Khartoum Restaurant 1782 Florida Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-986-5031	Middle Eastern food at a bargain price. Located between the Dupont and U St./Cardozo Metro stations.
Himalayan Heritage 2305 18th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-483-9300 www.himalayanheritagedc.com	Nepalese and Indian restaurant with spicy vegetable dumplings, noodles, and a vegetarian section on the menu. Be sure to specify no butter or cream in the sauces.
Jolt ’N Bolt Coffee and Tea House 1918 18th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-232-0077	Cafe with several vegan options, including veggie burgers, hummus wraps and soy drinks. Free wifi. A 10-minute walk from the Dupont Circle Metro station.
Julia’s Empanadas 2452 18th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-328-6232 www.juliasempanadas.com	Offers a delicious vegan empanada daily for under $4.00. The dessert empanadas have egg wash.
Jyoti Restaurant 2433 18th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-518-5892 www.jyotirestaurantdc.com	Indian restaurant with more than ten vegetarian entrees; most are vegan.
Mandu 1805 18th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-588-1540 mandudc.com	Korean restaurant offering featuring several flavorful vegan and vegetarian menu items, and many meals can easily be made vegan. Tofu may be substituted in some dishes.
Meskerem 2434 18th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-462-4100	Great Ethiopian food with a vegetarian menu section.
Meze 2437 18th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-797-0017 www.mezedc.com	Mediterranean restaurant that offers lots of vegan options. On the Garden menu, everything is vegetarian. Late-night options. Priced from $5.00 to $7.00.
North Sea Restaurant 2479 18th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-332-7628 organicthaidc.com	Chinese restaurant offering great mock meats, including vegan beef, chicken, and shrimp.
Peking Garden 2008 18th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-588-0088	Small Chinese restaurant specializing in take-out orders. Offers six vegan mock meat dishes, noodle and tofu dishes, and vegan dumplings. A 10-minute walk from the Dupont Circle Metro station.

Anacostia
Secrets of Nature’s Health Food 3923 S. Capitol St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 202-562-0041 www.secretsofnaturehealth.com	Health food store with a mostly vegetarian restaurant inside that serves a variety of vegetarian meats; those with egg whites are labeled. Serves vegan Tofutti soft-serve ice cream and breakfast everyday.

Brookland
The Brookland Cafe 3740 12th St., NE Washington, D.C. 202-635-6307 www.thebrooklandcafe.com	Neighborhood tavern with great vegan options including Vegan Fried Fish Platter, Veggie Burger, Batter Basket, Raw Platter and vegan desserts.

Capitol Hill
Burrito Brothers 205 Pennsylvania Ave., S.E. Washington, D.C. 202-543-6835	Offers bean and rice burritos and taco salads. Make yours vegan by requesting no cheese or sour cream. The beans, rice, tortillas and guacamole are vegan. Located near the Capitol South Metro station.
Le Pain Quotidien 660 Pennsylvania Ave. S.E. Washington, D.C. 202-459-9148 www.lepainquotidien.com	Communal dining restaurant offering a variety of vegetarian specialties. Vegan items are clearly marked and may include a vegetable "quiche," organic quinoa salad.
Old Siam Thai Cuisine 406 8th St., S.E. Washington, D.C. 202-544-SIAM www.theoldsiamrestaurant.com /home.tos	Veg-friendly Thai restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Menu includes spicy basil stir fry and vegetable green curry. Ask your server which meals contain fish sauce.
Pete’s Diner 212 2nd St. SE Washington, D.C. 202-544-7335	American style diner with both traditional diner dishes and Asian-inspired specials. Daily Asian-inspired specials can typically be made vegan by substituting tofu or vegan mock "chicken."
Sticky Rice 1224 H St., N.E. Washington, D.C. 202-397-7655 www.stickyricedc.com	With a vegetarian and vegan menu section, Sticky Rice mixes American and Pan-Asian entrees. The Garden Ball’s eel sauce is vegan! The Tofu Max combines tofu, cilantro, jalapeno, cucumbers and a grilled pineapple and is topped with tempura crunchies.
Szechuan House Restaurant 515 8th St., S.E. Washington, D.C. 202-546-5303	Chinese cuisine with separate vegetarian menu with mock meat dishes. Note that the "Vegetarian General Tso’s Chicken" and the "Vegetarian Sesame Chicken" are made with eggs, but can be requested without. Other dishes on the vegetarian menu are vegan.
Thai Roma 313 Pennsylvania Ave., S.E. Washington, D.C. 202-544-2338	Offers a vegetarian section with 16 entrees, including vegetarian duck. Many dishes can be made vegan by requesting no eggs. Located near the Capitol South Metro station.
Wellness Cafe 325 Pennsylvania Ave., S.E. Washington, D.C. 202-543-2266 www.wellnesscafedc.com	Juice bar/lunch buffet in a health food store. Also offers catering. Located near the Capitol South Metro station.

Cleveland Park
California Tortilla 3501 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-244-2447 www.californiatortilla.com	Tex-Mex fare for under $7.00. Great bean and rice or vegetable burritos and salads. Be sure to specify no cheese and no sour cream. The guacamole and chips are vegan. Located near the Cleveland Park Metro station.
Indique 3512 -14 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-244-6600 www.indique.com	As the name suggests, Indique offers some unique Indian dishes. Try the vegetarian appam, a bread made of fermented rice, served with a vegetable stew. Or head to the vegetarian section of the menu to find even more unique choices and a couple Indian favorites.
Nam-Viet & Pho 79 3419 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-237-1015 www.namviet1.com	Vietnamese restaurant with a vegetarian entrée section and additional vegetarian options throughout the menu. Be sure to specify no fish sauce.
Paragon Thai 3507 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-237-2777 paragonthairestaurant.com	Thai restaurant with a vegetarian section on the menu. Priced under $10.00. Be sure to specify no fish sauce. Located near the Cleveland Park Metro station.
Sala Thai 3507 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-237-2777 www.salathaidc.com	Thai restaurant with a vegetarian section on the menu. Located near the Cleveland Park Metro station.
Siam House 3520 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-363-7802 siamhousedc.com	Thai cuisine offering many vegetarian menu selections. Most items are vegan or can be made vegan. Be sure to specify no fish sauce.

Columbia Heights/Mount Pleasant
Dos Gringos Café 3116 Mt. Pleasant St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-462-1159 www.dosgringoscafe.com	Located inside of a converted rowhouse, this café offers a variety of affordable vegetarian and vegan selections, including tofu scramble, a veggie chili burrito and coffee drinks with soymilk.
Julia’s Empanadas 3239 14th St. Washington, D.C. 202-328-0008 juliasempanadas.com	Offers a vegetarian (always vegan) empanada daily for under $4.00. The dessert empanadas have egg wash on the dough.
Marx Cafe 3203 Mt. Pleasant St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-518-7600 marxcafemtp.com	Pan-Mediterranean restaurant with several vegan Spanish-style tapas, Italian pastas and a vegan burger. The soups are made with meat stock.
Moroni & Brothers Restaurant 4811 Georgia Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-829-2090 www.moroniandbrothers.com	Small family-owned eatery specializing in gourmet wood-fired pizzas, which can be made with vegan cheese upon request.
Pete’s Apizza 1400 Irving St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-332-7383 petesapizza.com	New Haven-style pizzeria just steps from the Columbia Heights Metro station. Toppings include fried Italian eggplant, sauteed Savoy spinach, arugula and vegan cheese.
Pho 14 1436 Park Rd. NW Washington, D.C. 202-986-2326 www.dcpho14.com	A Vietnamese restaurant that serves vegetarian and vegan options. They even serve vegan pho! Just ask for the "chay" (vegetarian) options on the menu.
RedRocks Firebrick Pizzeria 1036 Park Rd., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-506-1402 www.firebrickpizza.com	Neapolitan-style brick oven pizza with toppings that include broccolini, eggplant, sun-dried tomatoes and vegan cheese upon request. Offers a full bar as well.
Sticky Fingers Bakery^V 1370 Park Rd., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-299-9700 www.stickyfingersbakery.com	In addition to mouthwatering vegan sweets like "yogurt" parfaits, sticky buns and soft serve "ice cream," this award-winning vegan bakery offers an expanded all-vegan savory menu! Treat yourself to a flavorful "egg and sausage" sandwich, chili-cheese dog, mac n’ cheese, or biscuits and gravy. Hosts a COK benefit day the second Tuesday of each month. Free wifi. Located one block north of the Columbia Heights Metro station.
Tikal Burritos Fast Restaurant 3213 Mt. Pleasant St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-234-1546	Serves a vegan beans-and-rice dish and a vegetable burrito with beans, veggies, rice, and salsa. The guacamole is made with dairy.
Wonderland Ballroom 1101 Kenyon St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-232-5263 www.thewonderlandballroom.com	With two veggie burgers, a veggie sausage, and veggie chili on the menu, this bar and grill offers numerous vegan choices. With all plates under $8, why not try a beer from the ever-rotating selection é

Downtown
Art Gallery Grill 1712 I St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-298-6658	Family-owned restaurant offering fantastic falafel, hummus, and tabouleh sandwiches. Located near the McPherson Square Metro station.
The Bombay Club 815 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-659-3727 www.bombayclubdc.com	This critically acclaimed Indian restaurant serves regional cuisine from all over the country in an old club setting. Many of the dishes on the vegetarian section of the menu are vegan and can also be ordered as side dishes.
Burrito Brothers 1825 I St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-887-8266	Offers bean and rice burritos and taco salads. Make yours vegan by requesting no cheese or sour cream. The beans, rice, tortillas and guacamole are vegan. Located near the Capitol South Metro station.
Busboys and Poets 1025 5th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-789-2227 www.busboysandpoets.com	Cafe and performance space featuring over a dozen vegan dishes, including vegan pepperoni calzones, soy cheese pizza and "egg" scramble.
Café Asia 1720 I St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-659-2696 www.cafeasia.com	Dozens of Asian-inspired vegetarian dishes with two full-service bars and lounges. A few items listed as vegetarian contain fish sauce, so check with the server before ordering.
Chipotle 1837 M St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-466-4104 www.chipotle.com	Inexpensive Tex-Mex fast food restaurant with burritos and bowls of black beans, rice, vegan guacamole, grilled vegetables and several salsas. The pinto beans are not vegetarian. Located near both the Farragut West and Farragut North Metro stations.
Chop’t 618 12th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-783-0007 www.choptsalad.com	A create-your-own-salad restaurant, Chop’t has many veg options! Choose your lettuce, toppings, and dressing. Many of the dressings are vegan. The bread and wraps have honey. Visit ChoptSalad.com for more locations in the D.C.-Metro area.
Couscous Café & Catering 1195 20th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-689-1233 www.couscouscatering.com	Middle Eastern cuisine offering several vegetarian options including hummus and falafel as well as a separate vegetarian entrée menu. Priced under $7.99. Located near the Farragut North Metro station.
Devon and Blakely 1331 F St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-783-4890 www.devonandblakely.com	Breakfast and lunch café offering several vegan items including fresh fruit salads, hummus & grilled eggplant sandwiches, and a salad bar. Vegan soup offered daily. Closes at 4:00 p.m. Located near the Metro Center Metro station.
Equinox 818 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-331-8118 www.equinoxrestaurant.com	Equinox will be temporarily closed until February 22, 2010. Upscale restaurant with vegan options on its tasting menu. While not always printed on the full menu, they are happy to prepare vegan three-, four-, and six-course meals for dinner upon request. Be sure to tell the staff while making your reservation that you will be ordering these options. Uses seasonal and locally grown ingredients whenever possible.
Full Kee 509 H St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-371-2233	Cantonese-style restaurant with a vegetarian menu section. Selections include a variety of Chinese vegetables, like stir-fried snow pea leaves, chive flowers, and watercress.
Ghana Cafe 1336 14th St. N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-387-3845 www.ghanacafe.com	Offers many vegan Ghanaian dishes, including fried plantains served with bean stew.
Indian Delight^V 1100 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-371-2295	All-vegetarian, fast-food, Indian restaurant located in a food court. Priced $3.50 to $9.00. Located near the Federal Triangle Metro station.
J Street Cafe George Washington University-800 21st Street NW Marvin Center, Room 311 Washington, D.C. gworlddining.com /jstreetBTOmenu.html	J Street Cafe, part of the GWU dining services, boasts that its vegan and vegetarian selection has recently doubled in size. One look at their month-long menu, including a completely vegan bar, is bound to make you jealous of GWU students. Lucky for you, it’s open to the public.
Java Green^V 1020 19th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-775-8899 www.javagreencafe.com	All-vegetarian cafe with a nearly all-vegan menu, including many excellent Korean-inspired noodle and rice dishes, mock meats and vegan desserts. Grab-n-Go menu includes vegan options that are prepared and ready to go. Vegan brunch served on Saturdays! Hosts a COK benefit day the third Saturday of each month. Open till 7 p.m. in the summer, 6 p.m. in the winter. A 5-minute walk from both the Farragut North and Farragut West Metro stations. Now serving breakfast!
Juice Joint 1025 Vermont Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-347-6783 www.juicejointcafe.com	Sandwiches, wraps, stir-fries, fruit juices, and smoothies. Replace tofu for eggs in any breakfast wrap and leave off the cheese for a vegan meal. All soups are always vegan. Priced under $8.00. Located near the McPherson Square Metro station.
Malaysia Kopitiam 1827 M St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-833-6232 www.malaysiakopitiam.com	Malaysian cuisine with a number of vegan selections. Try the gluten with scallion and ginger, vegetarian "duck," or noodle soup (requested without chicken stock). Located near both the Farragut West and Farragut North Metro stations.
Mehran Restaurant 2138 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-342-0056	Kabob house with a separate vegetarian section on the menu. Most vegetarian items are vegan, including gobi aloo, aloo saag, and channa masala. A 5-minute walk from the Foggy Bottom/GWU Metro station.
Mixt Greens 1311 F St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 800-304-4550 www.mixtgreens.com	This eco-friendly restaurant offers a selection of vegetarian salads and sandwiches that can be made vegan. You can even custom design your own salad with items such as marinated tofu and roasted portabella mushrooms.
Mixt Greens 927 15th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 800-304-4550 www.mixtgreens.com	This eco-friendly restaurant offers a selection of vegetarian salads and sandwiches that can be made vegan. You can even custom design your own salad with items such as marinated tofu and roasted portabella mushrooms.
Mixt Greens 1700 K St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 800-304-4550 www.mixtgreens.com	This eco-friendly restaurant offers a selection of vegetarian salads and sandwiches that can be made vegan. You can even custom design your own salad with items such as marinated tofu and roasted portabella mushrooms.
Moe’s Southwest Grill 1331 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Food Hall (L2) Washington, D.C. 202-393-0699 www.moesdc.com	This inexpensive Tex-Mex chain offers delicious burritos, fajitas, and tacos with tofu and vegan guacamole. Priced under $7.00. Be sure to specify no cheese and no sour cream.
Nirvana^V 1810 K St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-223-5043 www.dcnirvana.com	All-vegetarian Indian restaurant with a delicious lunch buffet Monday through Saturday. Located between the Farragut West and Farragut North Metro stations.
Pedro and Vinny’s^V 1500 K St NW Washington, D.C. www.pedroandvinnys.com	The all-vegetarian burrito cart is back! Ask for no cheese or sour cream to make it vegan. Fresh ingredients and about 40 kinds of hot sauce. You have to check it out! Visit website for hours.
Pret a Manger 1825 Eye Street Washington, D.C. 202-403-2992 www.pret.com/us/index.htm	Natural food without additives, chemicals or preservatives. Many vegetarian options and a few vegan choices, like the hummus salad sandwich or chipotle sweet potato soup. Many of the soups have cream. Check the website for nutritional and ingredient information: www.pret.com/us/index.htm
Robeks 2000 Pennsylvania Ave Washington, D.C. 202-463-3939 www.robeks.com	This smoothie chain offers many made-to-order smoothies and fresh juices. Some locations serve a tofu wrap and most offer vegan cookies. Visit Robeks.com for more locations in the D.C.-Metro area.
Robeks 1707 L Street NW Washington, D.C. 202-223-8805 www.robeks.com	This smoothie chain offers many made-to-order smoothies and fresh juices. Some locations serve a tofu wrap and most offer vegan cookies. Visit Robeks.com for more locations in the D.C.-Metro area.
Singapore Bistro 1134 19th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-659-2660 www.singaporebistro.com	From sushi to panang curry, this upscale fusion of pan-Asian foods offers all of the favorites from different Asian cuisines. The menu highlights which of the entrees can be made vegetarian by adding tofu or vegetables.
Spice Express 1025 Vermont Avenue Washington, D.C. 202-331-9888 www.spiceexpressdc.com	Indian bistro with lunch specials. The veggie samosas are vegan. Be sure to ask which curries are vegan daily.
Taberna Del Alabardero 1776 I St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-429-2200 www.alabardero.com	Upscale Spanish restaurant offering a separate vegetarian menu for lunch, dinner, and catering. Located near the Farragut West Metro station.
Teaism Lafayette Park 800 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-835-2233 www.teaism.com	Atmospheric tea house featuring excellent Asian-inspired cuisine. Offers many vegetarian and vegan as-is dishes, and tea house staff refer to a chart showing what animal-based ingredients to leave off to veganize each dish. Try the veggie bento box or sweet potato salad with miso sauce. Located near both the Farragut North and Farragut West Metro stations.
Thai Chili 701 7th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-393-2905 www.thaichiliatverizon.com	Thai restaurant with a vegetarian menu section. Located inside of the Gallery Place Building.
Thai Kingdom Restaurant and Bar 2021 K St., NW Washington, D.C. 202-835-1700 thaikingdom.org	Thai restaurant offering a separate vegetarian menu with many types of curries.
Thai Kitchen 2311 M St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-452-6090	Offers a separate vegetarian (mostly vegan) section on the menu. A 10-minute walk from the Foggy Bottom/GWU Metro station.
Thai Place 2134 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-298-8204	Delicious Thai fare listed in an extensive vegetarian section on the menu. Try the rama tofu or panang tofu; specify no fish sauce. A 5-minute walk from the Foggy Bottom/GWU Metro station.
Washington Deli 1990 K St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-331-3344 www.washingtondeli.com	Offers a separate vegan menu including mock meats, vegan cheese pizza, "meatball" subs, and more. Also offers catering. Located near both the Farragut West and Farragut North Metro stations.

Dupont Circle
Banana Leaves 2020 Florida Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-986-1333 www.mybananaleaves.com	Pan-Asian restaurant offering a separate vegetable section, with additional meat-free selections throughout the menu. Dishes in the large noodles and rice section can be easily be made vegan. Be sure to specify no fish sauce.
Bread & Brew 1247 20th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-466-2676 breadandbrew.com	French-inspired, Certified Green Restaurant serving creative vegan options, using local, seasonal ingredients, including lasagna, quiche, frittata, soups, salads and evan mock meats. Offers vegan desserts, non-dairy coffee drinks, and a full bar.
Bua 1635 P St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-265-0828 www.buathai.com	Thai restaurant offering a separate vegetarian menu section.
Café Luna 1633 P St., NW Washington, D.C. 202-387-4005 www.skewers-cafeluna.com	American and Italian food with plenty of vegetarian items found in the sandwich and salad sections.
Chipotle 1629 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-387-8261 www.chipotle.com	Inexpensive Tex-Mex fast food restaurant with burritos and bowls of black beans, rice, vegan guacamole, grilled vegetables and several salsas. The pinto beans are not vegetarian. Located near the Dupont Circle Metro station. This location serves Garden Blend, a vegan "chicken" made with a blend of plant proteins, grains and vegetables marinated in Chipotle adobo sauce.
Chop’t 1300 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-327-2255 www.choptsalad.com	A create-your-own-salad restaurant, Chop’t has many veg options! Choose your lettuce, toppings, and dressing. Many of the dressings are vegan. The bread and wraps have honey. Visit ChoptSalad.com for more locations in the D.C.-Metro area.
City Lights of China 1731 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-265-6688 www.citylightsofchina.com	Popular Chinese restaurant offering a separate vegetarian menu upon request.
D.C. Cafe 2035 P St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-887-5819	Greek/Mediterranean restaurant featuring many dishes clearly labeled as vegan. Open until 2:30 a.m.
Dupont Circle Legends Restaurant & Carry Out 2157 P St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-296-2333 www.legendsdc.net	Classic, family-owned restaurant serving a variety of Mediterranean foods. Be sure to specify no yogurt.
Heritage India Dupont 1337 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-331-1414 heritageindiaofgeorgetown.com	With a combination of traditional and contemporary Indian dishes, there are many interesting vegetarian choices such as Spicy Tofu with mustard seeds and plum tomatoes and Dhingri Mattar, a mushroom and green pea curry.
Julia’s Empanadas 1221 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-861-8828 juliasempanadas.com	Offers a vegetarian (always vegan) empanada daily for under $4.00. The dessert empanadas have egg wash on the dough.
Lauriol Plaza 1835 18th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-387-0035 www.lauriolplaza.com	Popular Mexican restaurant with a lively atmosphere and fantastic vegetarian fajitas loaded with unexpected vegetables like asparagus, bean sprouts, purple cabbage, snow peas, portabellas, squash, fried plantains, and more.
Levante’s 1320 19th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-293-3244 www.levantes.com	Serves several vegetarian Middle Eastern dishes and salads. The pasta is made with eggs.
Luna Grill & Diner 1301 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-835-2280 www.lunagrillanddiner.com	Offers a green plate (vegetarian) special each day and a "create your own pasta" section with vegan options.
Maoz Vegetarian^V 1817 M Street NW Washington, D.C. (202) 290-31 www.moazusa.com	International vegetarian falafel chain best known for its unique salads and Maoz sandwich (falafel with salad of your choice). Offers pre-prepared or freshly made sandwiches, along with daily vegan soups and vegan rice pudding.
Meiwah Restaurant 1200 New Hampshire Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-833-2888 www.meiwahrestaurant.com	Chinese fare with a vegetarian section on the menu.
Mixt Greens 1200 19th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 800-304-4550 www.mixtgreens.com	This eco-friendly restaurant offers a selection of vegetarian salads and sandwiches that can be made vegan. You can even custom design your own salad with items such as marinated tofu and roasted portabella mushrooms.
Nora 2132 Florida Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-462-5143 www.noras.com	Upscale certified organic restaurant with several vegetarian menu items. The restaurant always features a vegetarian tasting menu. When making a reservation, be sure to specify vegan.
Pizzeria Paradiso 2029 P St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-223-1245 www.eatyourpizza.com	A local favorite. Upscale pizza parlor priced under $19.25. Substitute delicious vegan cheese on any pizza.
Sala Thai 2016 P St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-872-1144 www.salathaidc.com	Thai restaurant featuring a vegetarian section on the menu. Be sure to ask which dishes can be made without fish sauce.
Science Club^V 1136 19th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-775-0747 www.scienceclubdc.com	All vegetarian restaurant and lounge with a stylish atmosphere, delicious vegan options and a weekday happy hour. Grab a drink and a late night snack — their homemade vegan burger is a favorite. Located near the Dupont Circle Metro station.
Skewers 1633 P St., NW Washington, D.C. 202-387-7400 www.skewers-cafeluna.com /skewers.html	Serves a mix of Mediterranean, North African, and Middle Eastern foods with many vegetarian options. Located on the second floor.
Straits of Malaya 1836 18th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-483-1483 www.straitsofmalaya.com	Delicious, vegetarian-friendly Malaysian restaurant. Most entrees can be served as vegetarian, and tofu can be added upon request. Be sure to specify no fish sauce or eggs.
Taj Mahal 1327 Connecticut Ave NW Washington, D.C. 202-659-1544 www.tajmahaldc.com/index.htm	Indian and Fusion cuisine that has a vegetarian section on the menu which includes a few vegan options.
Teaism Dupont Circle 2009 R St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-667-3827 www.teaism.com	Atmospheric tea house featuring excellent Asian-inspired cuisine. Offers many vegetarian and vegan as-is dishes, and staff refer to a chart showing what animal-based ingredients to leave off to veganize each dish. Try the veggie bento box or the sweet potato salad with miso sauce.
Thaiphoon 2011 S St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-667-3505 www.thaiphoon.com	Thai restaurant featuring a vegetarian section on the menu. Be sure to request no fish sauce.
Uni 2122 P St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-833-8038 www.unisushi.net	Japanese restaurant specializing in sushi. Offers more than a dozen vegetarian dishes, including shiitake mushroom rolls, kappa, and veggie tempura maki.
Zorba’s Cafe 1612 20th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-387-8555 www.zorbascafe.com	Greek cuisine with vegetarian entrees. Try the falafel plate, white bean or lentil soups, and hummus. Located near the Dupont Circle Metro station.

Gallery Pl./Chinatown
California Tortilla 728 7th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-638-2233 www.californiatortilla.com	Tex-Mex fare for under $7.00. Great bean and rice or vegetable burritos and salads. Be sure to specify no cheese and no sour cream. The guacamole and chips are vegan. Located near the Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro station.
Chinatown Garden 618 H. St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-737-8887	Separate "Chef’s Recommendations for Vegetarians" menu section features 18 mock meat dishes, including veggie "chicken" and "pork." Priced under $12. Located one block from the Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro station.
Chipotle 601 F St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-347-4701 www.chipotle.com	Inexpensive Tex-Mex fast food restaurant with burritos and bowls of black beans, rice, vegan guacamole, grilled vegetables and several salsas. The pinto beans are not vegetarian. Located near the Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro station.
Chop’t 730 7th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-347-3225 www.choptsalad.com	A create-your-own-salad restaurant, Chop’t has many veg options! Choose your lettuce, toppings, and dressing. Many of the dressings are vegan. The bread and wraps have honey. Visit ChoptSalad.com for more locations in the D.C.-Metro area.
Ella’s Wood Fired Pizza 901 F St., N.W. (entrance on 9th St., between F and G Sts.) Washington, D.C. 202-638-3434 www.ellaspizza.com	Upscale pizza parlor with delicious all-vegan soy cheese available on any pizza! Located across the street from the Ninth St. exit of the Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro station.
Kanlaya Thai Cuisine 740 Sixth St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-393-0088 www.kanlayathaicuisine.com	Thai restaurant with more than 30 vegetarian (primarily vegan) dishes listed in a vegetarian section on the menu. Located near the Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro station.
Mehak 817 7th Street N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-408-9292 mehak.com/index.html	Indian restaurant that offers a variety of vegetarian entrees and appetizers, most of which are vegan or can be made vegan.
Ping Pong Dim Sum 900 7th St NW Washington, D.C. 202-506-3740 http://www.pingpongdimsum.us/	Restaurant offering a variety of dim sum. Menu indicates vegetarian-friendly options, with vegan baked, steamed, griddled and fried dim sum menu items.
Teaism Penn Quarter 400 8th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-638-6010 www.teaism.com	Atmospheric tea house featuring excellent Asian-inspired cuisine. Offers many vegetarian and vegan as-is dishes, and staff refer to a detailed chart showing what animal-based ingredients to leave off to veganize each dish. Try the veggie bento box or sweet potato salad with miso sauce.
Thai Chili 701 Seventh St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-393-2905 thaichiliatverizon.com	Thai restaurant with a vegan menu section. Located inside the Gallery Place Building.
Zaytinya 701 9th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-638-0800 www.zaytinya.com	Classical and contemporary Greek, Turkish and Lebanese cuisine. Separate vegetable mezze menu contains 13 items. Many are already vegan, and the restaurant is willing to veganize any dish.
Zengo 781 Seventh St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-393-2929 www.modernmexican.com/zengodc	A Latin-Asian restaurant that offers a separate vegetarian menu upon request.

Georgetown
Amma Vegetarian Kitchen^V 3291 M St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-625-6625	All-vegetarian, Indian restaurant offering inexpensive meals. The house special includes three curries, rice, bread, and dessert. A 15-minute walk from both the Foggy Bottom/GWU and Rosslyn Metro stations.
Aroma 1919 I St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-833-4700 www.aromarestaurant.com	Indian restaurant with vegan soups and a vegetarian section of the menu.
Bangkok Joe’s 3000 K St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-333-4422 www.bangkokjoes.com	Upscale Thai cuisine with many vegan options, from vegetarian spring rolls to rice bowls with vegetables and/or tofu. Local favorites include the Pad Thai with tofu and no egg.
Busara 2340 Wisconsin Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-337-2340 www.busara.com/dc-main.html	Thai restaurant with a separate vegetarian section on the menu. Be sure to specify no fish sauce.
Chipotle 3255 M St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-333-8377 www.chipotle.com	Inexpensive Tex-Mex fast food restaurant with burritos and bowls of black beans, rice, vegan guacamole, grilled vegetables and several salsas. The pinto beans are not vegetarian. A 15-minute walk from both the Foggy Bottom/GWU and Rosslyn Metro stations.
CycleLife USA Café 3255 K St., NW Washington, D.C. 202-333-8883 www.cyclelifeusa.com	The café, located inside CycleLife USA, serves desserts from Sticky Fingers Bakery, light fare from On the Fly, and a full espresso bar! Also offers 11 different smoothies made with fresh ingredients, and a view overlooking the Potomac.
Dolcezza 1560 Wisconsin Ave. Washington, D.C. 202-333-4646 dolcezzagelato.com	Dolcezza creates unique artisanal gelato and sorbet, using many ingredients from local farmers. Though the gelato is cream-based, all of the sorbets are water-based. Flavors vary daily and seasonally. You can also find Dolcezza sorbet at Vegetate and some farmers markets.
Harmony Cafe 3287 1/2 M St., N.W. Downstairs Washington, D.C. 202-338-3881	Replace virtually everything on the pan-Asian menu with vegan mock meats. Priced under $10.00. A favorite of many vegans.
Heritage India 2400 Wisconsin Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-333-3120 www.heritageindiaofgeorgetown.com	With a combination of traditional and contemporary Indian dishes on the menu, there are many interesting vegetarian choices such as Spicy Tofu with mustard seeds and plum tomatoes and Dhingri Mattar, a mushroom and green pea curry.
Le Pain Quotidien 2815 M St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-315-5420 www.lepainquotidien.com	Communal dining restaurant offering a variety of vegetarian specialties. Vegan items are clearly marked and may include a vegetable "quiche" or organic quinoa salad.
Miss Saigon 3057 M St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-333-5545 ms-saigonus.com	Vietnamese restaurant with a separate vegetarian section, including several tofu and mock duck dishes. Make sure to specify no fish sauce.
Pizzeria Paradiso 3282 M St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-337-1245 www.eatyourpizza.com	A local favorite. Upscale pizza parlor priced under $19.25. Substitute delicious vegan cheese on any pizza. A 15-minute walk from both the Foggy Bottom/GWU and Rosslyn Metro stations.
Quick Pita 1210 Potomac St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-338-7482	Inexpensive Middle Eastern fare, including sandwiches under $5.00, listed in a separate vegetarian section on the menu. Open late.
Zed’s Ethiopian 1201 28th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-333-4710 www.zeds.net	Ethiopian Restaurant offering a vegetarian menu section full of delicious vegan entrees.

Howard Univ./Shaw
Chez Hareg 1915 9th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-332-6000 www.chezharegpastries.com	Bakery that offers a selection of vegan cookies and sandwiches.
Everlasting Life/Eternity Juice Bar^V 2928 Georgia Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-232-1700 www.everlastinglife.net	Located inside a fantastic vegan market. Offers Soul Vegetarian fare and vegan soft-serve ice cream. Located near the Columbia Heights Metro station.
Sankofa Cafe 2714 Georgia Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 202-332-1084 www.sankofa.com	Cafe/bookstore right by Howard University with a long list of wraps that are vegetarian and a few vegan options too. The smoothies are made with just pure vegetables—no yogurt or milk!
Soul Vegetarian Cafe^V 2606 Georgia Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-328-7685 kingdomofyah.com/SV.htm	Inexpensive, all-vegan, all-delicious soul food. Try the best mac ’n cheese around, or the fantastic Sunday brunch. A local favorite. Located near the Shaw/Howard University Metro station.
Vegetate^V 1414 9th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-232-4585 www.vegetatedc.com	Vegetarian restaurant featuring over a dozen delicious vegan entrees, appetizers, and desserts. Vegan-friendly brunch served on Sun. Located near the Howard University/Shaw and Mt. Vernon Square 7th St./Convention Center Metro stations. Vegetate will be closing at the end of November 2009.

Tenleytown
Chipotle 4301 Wisconsin Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-237-0602 www.chipotle.com	Inexpensive Tex-Mex fast food restaurant with burritos and bowls of black beans, rice, vegan guacamole, grilled vegetables and several salsas. The pinto beans are not vegetarian. Located near the Tenleytown/AU Metro station.
Jandara 4237 Wisconsin Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-237-1570 www.jandaradc.com	Thai food priced under $8.00. Menu includes a vegetarian section (just specify no eggs). Located near the Tenleytown/AU Metro station.
Le Pain Quotidien 4874 Massachusetts Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-459-9141 www.lepainquotidien.com	Communal dining restaurant offering a variety of vegetarian specialties. Vegan items are clearly marked and may include a vegetable "quiche" or organic quinoa salad.
Prince Cafe 4629 41st St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-362-0080 www.cafeprince.com	Offers several vegetarian Middle Eastern and Indian dishes. Located near the Tenleytown/AU Metro station.
Robeks 4523 Wisconsin Ave Washington, D.C. 202-244-1784 www.robeks.com	This smoothie chain offers many made-to-order smoothies and fresh juices. Some locations serve a tofu wrap and most offer vegan cookies. Visit Robeks.com for more locations in the D.C.-Metro area.
Simply Ayzen 4237 Wisconsin Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-237-1570 simplyayzen.com	Pan-Asian restaurant with numerous vegan and vegetarian menu items. Vegetables and/or tofu may be selected for many dishes. Be sure to specify no eggs or fish sauce. Located near the Tenleytown/AU Metro station.
Yosaku Japanese Restaurant 4712 Wisconsin Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-363-4453 www.yosakusushi.com	This restaurant offers several selections of vegetarian sushi, including a delicious fried sweet potato roll on most days. The lunch special includes an unlimited Japanese-style salad bar.

U St./Cardozo
9:30 Club 815 V St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-265-0930 www.930.com	Popular live music venue with shows most nights and a vegetarian-friendly menu. Vegan items are clearly labeled.
Ben’s Chili Bowl 1213 U St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-667-0909 www.benschilibowl.com	Inexpensive, popular, fast-food diner with wonderful vegan chili fries, vegan burgers, and bowls of veggie chili. Prices start under $4.00 for chili. Located near the U St./Cardozo Metro station.
Busboys and Poets 2021 14th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-387-7638 www.busboysandpoets.com	Cafe and performance space featuring over a dozen vegan dishes, including vegan pepperoni calzones, soy cheese pizza and "egg" scramble.
Dukem 1114 - 1118 U St. Washington, D.C. 202-667-8735 www.dukemrestaurant.com	An Ethiopian restaurant that not only offers a vegetarian section on the menu but also has live Ethiopian music every night.
Etete 1942 9th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-232-7600 www.eteterestaurant.com	Ethiopian restaurant offering vegan dishes and a separate vegetarian menu section.
Food for Thought (inside The Black Cat) 1811 14th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-797-1095 www.blackcatdc.com/food.html	Mostly vegetarian/vegan fare served in a cafe inside of the Black Cat, a popular D.C. music venue. The vegan nachos are lasagna are local favorites.
The Greek Spot 2017 11th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-265-3118 www.menupix.com /dc/restaurants.php?id=503201#	Unique and standard Greek vegetarian picks with mock meats, including a vegetarian gyro. Make it vegan by asking for no feta.
Peking Express 1338 U St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-986-3939	Chinese restaurant offering over a dozen vegetarian entrees including meatless "chicken" with cashews or vegetables. The vegetarian chicken is made using textured vegetable protein; some of the selections are made with egg.
Sala Thai 1301 U St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-462-1333 www.salathaidc.com	This location features live jazz on Fridays and Saturdays. Thai restaurant featuring a vegetarian section on the menu. Be sure to ask which dishes can be made without fish sauce.
Twins Jazz 1344 U Street NW Washington, D.C. 202-234-0072 www.twinsjazz.com	Restaurant and live music venue. Menu features American, Ethiopian and Caribbean Cuisine. Vegan menu items include the Ethiopian style vegetarian combo platter and Pasta Special. Their Sweet Banana appetizer, Homemade Lentil soup and all side dishes are also vegan.

Upper Northwest
Domku 819 Upshur Street Washington, D.C. 202-722-7475 www.domkucafe.com/Welcome.html	Slavic and Scandanavian fare with many vegetarian options and a couple of vegan-as-is menu items, like the lentil and mushroom "meatballs."
My Little Bistro 353 Cedar St. NW Washington, D.C. 202-72-BISTR	Family-owned cafe conveniently located less than a block away from the Takoma Metro station with a separate vegan menu including mock chicken. Also carries vegan desserts and tofutti vegan cream cheese to go with their bagels. Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Fri. 8 a.m. to sunset, Sun. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Nile Market & Restaurant 7815 Georgia Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-882-1130	Delicious Ethiopian fare listed in a vegetarian section on the menu with more than ten vegan dishes under $8.75. A 15-minute walk from the Silver Spring Metro station.
Senbeb Café^V 6224 3rd St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-249-0917	Mostly vegan cafe featuring "meat" sandwiches, biscuits and gravy, and daily specials. Breakfast available on Saturdays. A 15-minute walk from the Takoma Metro station.

Van Ness
Charlie Chiang’s 4250 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-966-1942 www.charliechiang.com	Chinese restaurant offering several mock meat dishes using vegetarian chicken and beef. Located near the Van Ness/UDC Metro station.
Indian Ocean 4221-B Connecticut Ave. Washington, D.C. 202-362-4444 www.indianoceandc.com	Indian restaurant with many vegetarian entrees, cooked separately from meat dishes. The lunch buffet features at least three vegetarian selections daily. Ask which dishes contain dairy.
Pumpernickel’s Bagelry and Caterer 5504 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-244-9505 www.pumpdeli.com	A local favorite. Dine in and catering with separate vegan menus for breakfast and lunch, including veggie meats, vegan cheese pizza, “meatball” subs and more. A 15-minute walk from the Friendship Heights Metro station.
Shanghai Garden Restaurant 4469 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-362-3000	Chinese restaurant featuring an extensive vegetarian (mostly vegan) menu section. Dishes prepared with eggs are labeled and can be made vegan by request. Located near the Van Ness/UDC Metro station.
Taylor Gourmet 1116 H St., N.E. Washington, D.C. 202-684-7001 www.taylorgourmet.com	Deli with a vegetarian menu section. Offers pastina salads that are all vegetarian, as well as three vegetarian sandwiches. Veganize your meal by requesting no cheese.

Woodley Park
Afghan Grill 2309 Calvert St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-234-5095 www.afghangrill.com	Afghan restaurant with several unique vegetarian entrees. Meals can be easily veganized by requesting no yogurt in the sauces.
Chipotle 2600 Connecticut Ave. Washington, D.C. 202-299-9111 www.chipotle.com	Inexpensive Tex-Mex fast food restaurant with burritos and bowls of black beans, rice, vegan guacamole, grilled vegetables and several salsas. The pinto beans are not vegetarian. Located near the Woodley Park/Adams Morgan Metro station.
Eddie’s Café 2600 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-667-3939	Chinese restaurant with a separate vegetable menu section.
Jandara 2606 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-387-8876 www.jandarathai.com	Thai cuisine priced from $7.00 to $9.00. Offers a separate vegetarian section on the menu. Be sure to specify no fish sauce. Located near the Woodley Park/Adams Morgan Metro station.
Lebanese Taverna 2641 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-265-8681 www.lebanesetaverna.com	Offers more than 20 vegetarian dishes, including delicious kabobs. Note that the pita bread is made with dairy. Located near the Woodley Park/Adams Morgan Metro station.
Mama Ayesha’s 1967 Calvert St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-232-5431 www.mamaayeshas.com	Arabic diner with vegan specialties such as couscous, grape leaves, and vegetable-filled cabbage.
Mr. Chen’s Organic Chinese Cuisine 2604 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-797-9668 www.mrchens.com	Organic Chinese restaurant with a vegetarian menu section. Many of the rice, noodle, and soup dishes are also vegetarian. Be sure to specify no egg.
Taste of India 2621 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. Washington , D.C. 202-483-1115 toidc.com	Authentic Indian cuisine offering over a dozen vegetarian items (many of which can be made vegan), including a daily vegetarian special.
Tono Sushi 2605 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-332-7300 tonosushi.com	Features Japanese as well as other Asian cuisines. The menu includes several types of vegetarian sushi, including shiitake mushroom and spicy crunchy tofu rolls, along with soups, noodles, and dumplings. Most dishes can be made without fish sauce, so be sure to ask.

Maryland

Aspen Hill
Chipotle 13501 Connecticut Ave. Aspen Hill, Md. 301-598-2215 www.chipotle.com	Inexpensive Tex-Mex fast food restaurant with burritos and bowls of black beans, rice, vegan guacamole, grilled vegetables and several salsas. The pinto beans are not vegetarian.

Beltsville
Caribbean Delight II 11000 Baltimore Ave. Beltsville, Md. 301-595-4667	Inexpensive West Indian carry-out with great vegetarian entrees and sides. Try the curried vegetables, fried plantain, and vegetable patties.
El Mexicano 10413 Baltimore Ave. Beltsville, Md. 301-572-4000	Inexpensive Mexican food with some vegetarian options, most of which can be made vegan by requesting no cheese. The beans and guacamole are vegan.

Bethesda
Bacchus of Lebanon 7945 Norfolk Ave. Bethesda, Md. 301-657-1722 bacchusoflebanon.com	Lebanese fare including more than 15 vegan appetizers large enough to make a fulfilling meal. A 15-minute walk from the Bethesda Metro station.
bd’s Mongolian Barbeque 7201 Wisconsin Ave. Bethesda, Md. 301-657-1080 www.gomongo.com	You choose the vegetables, sauces, and tofu, and the chef prepares it. Be sure to specify vegetarian, and the chef will make your meal on a separate section of the grill. Located near the Bethesda Metro station.
California Tortilla 4862 Cordell Ave. Bethesda, Md. 301-654-8226 www.californiatortilla.com	Tex-Mex fare for under $7.00. Great bean and rice or vegetable burritos and salads. Be sure to specify no cheese and no sour cream. The guacamole and chips are vegan. Located near the Bethesda Metro station.
Chipotle 7600 Old Georgetown Rd. Bethesda, Md. 301-907-9077 www.chipotle.com	Inexpensive Tex-Mex fast food restaurant with burritos and bowls of black beans, rice, vegan guacamole, grilled vegetables and several salsas. The pinto beans are not vegetarian. Located near the Bethesda Metro station.
City Lights of China 4820 Bethesda Ave. Bethesda, Md. 301-913-9501 www.citylightsofchina.com	Popular Chinese restaurant offering a separate vegetarian menu upon request.
Dolcezza 7111 Bethesda Ln. Bethesda, Md. 301-215-9226 dolcezzagelato.com	Dolcezza creates unique artisanal gelato and sorbet, using many ingredients from local farmers. Though the gelato is cream-based, all of the sorbets are water-based. Flavors vary daily and seasonally. You can also find Dolcezza sorbet at Vegetate and some farmers markets.
Flaxella 8218 Wisconsin Ave. Bethesda, Md. 301-654-3529 www.flaxella.com	This small café offers vegetarian sandwiches, soups and salads with vegan items clearly marked. Get a coffee drink with soy milk and vegan biscotti. Located in the Bethesda Medical Bldg., first floor.
Haandi 4904 Fairmont Ave. Bethesda, Md. 301-718-0121 /www.haandi.com/	Critically acclaimed Indian restaurant serving a large array of vegetarian and vegan meals.
Hard Times Cafe 4920 Del Ray Ave. Bethesda, Md. 301-951-3300 www.hardtimes.com	Relaxed restaurant renowned for its fantastic, homemade vegan chili with soy protein. The veggie burgers are made with egg whites, however. Priced under $7.00. A 5-minute walk from the Bethesda Metro station.
Le Pain Quotidien 7140 Bethesda Ln. Bethesda, Md. 301-913-2902 www.lepainquotidien.com	Communal dining restaurant offering a variety of vegetarian specialties. Vegan items are clearly marked and may include a vegetable "quiche" or organic quinoa salad.
Levante’s 7262 Woodmont Ave. Bethesda, Md. 301-657-2441 www.levantes.com	Serves several vegetarian Middle Eastern dishes and salads. The pasta is made with eggs.
Organic to Go 4832 Bethesda Ave. Bethesda, Md. 301-656-1590 www.ogobethesda.com	Organic cafe with over two dozen vegetarian items, almost half of which are vegan, including salads, hot and cold sandwiches and pizza.
Passage to India 4931 Cordell Ave. Bethesda, Md. 301-656-3373 www.passagetoindia.info	Vegan-friendly Indian restaurant with over twenty vegan appetizers, entrees, and desserts representing East, West, North, and South Indian cuisine. Most vegan items are marked with a V. Located near the Bethesda Metro station.
Sala Thai 4828 Cordell Ave. Bethesda, Md. 301-654-4676 www.salathaidc.com	Thai restaurant with a vegetarian section on the menu. Be sure to ask which dishes can be made without fish sauce.

Bowie
California Tortilla 3941 Evergreen Parkway Bowie, Md. 301-464-6405 www.californiatortilla.com	Tex-Mex fare for under $7.00. Great bean and rice or vegetable burritos and salads. Be sure to specify no cheese and no sour cream. The guacamole and chips are vegan.
The Fabian House Café^V 8519 Chestnut Ave. Bowie, Md. 301-464-6777 www.antiquesoldtownbowie.com /FabianHouseCafeMenu.htm	Located inside the Shops at Fabian House, this all-vegetarian café serves up a variety of dishes, many of which are or can be made vegan. Try the vegan bistro riblet or the tempeh salad sandwich followed by the vegan "Marry Me" bar for dessert. Coffee drinks can be made with soy milk.

Burtonsville
Kim’s Hunan Express 15739 Columbia Pike (Rte 29) Burtonsville Crossing Shopping Center Burtonsville, Md. 301-384-0808	Inexpensive Chinese restaurant with a separate vegetarian menu featuring a variety of mock meat. Priced under $7.95. The fried rice can be made without eggs upon request.

Capitol Heights
Everlasting Life Health Complex and Organic Market^V 9185 Central Ave. Capitol Heights, Md. 301-324-6900 www.everlastinglife.net	Three great departments under one roof: a deli and juice bar, health food store, Soul Vegetarian sit-down dining. All-vegan and a local favorite.

Chevy Chase
Chipotle 4771 Willard Ave. Chevy Chase, Md. 301-654-6661 www.chipotle.com	Inexpensive Tex-Mex fast food restaurant with burritos and bowls of black beans, rice, vegan guacamole, grilled vegetables and several salsas. The pinto beans are not vegetarian. A 10-minute walk from the Friendship Heights Metro station.

Clarksville
Great Sage^V 5809 Clarksville Square Dr. Clarksville, Md. 443-535-9400 www.great-sage.com	All-vegan, organic restaurant. Menu features many raw selections and gluten-free entrees and desserts. Also serves organic beer, wine, cocktails & smoothies. Monthly prix-fixe special dinners and benefits for non-profits. Live music & drink specials every Thursday night and an extensive brunch menu available on Sundays from 10 am - 3 pm.

College Park
Berwyn Cafe^V 5010 Berwyn Rd. College Park, Md. 301-345-9898 www.berwyncafe.net	All-vegetarian with a variety of vegan meals, including desserts and daily specials. Brunch served on Saturdays. Located near the College Park Metro station.
California Tortilla 7419 Baltimore Ave. College Park, Md. 301-927-8500 www.californiatortilla.com	Tex-Mex fare for under $7.00. Great bean and rice or vegetable burritos and salads. Be sure to specify no cheese and no sour cream. The guacamole and chips are vegan.
Chipotle 7332 Baltimore Ave. College Park, Md. 240-582-0015 www.chipotle.com	Inexpensive Tex-Mex fast food restaurant with burritos and bowls of black beans, rice, vegan guacamole, grilled vegetables and several salsas. The pinto beans are not vegetarian.
Hard Times Cafe 4738 Cherry Hill Rd. College Park, Md. 301-474-8880 www.hardtimes.com	Relaxed restaurant renowned for its fantastic, homemade vegan chili with soy protein. The veggie burgers are made with egg whites, however. Priced under $7.00.
Moe’s Southwest Grill 7313 Baltimore Ave. College Park, Md. 301-927-6637 www.moesdc.com	This inexpensive Tex-Mex chain offers delicious burritos, fajitas, and tacos with tofu and vegan guacamole. Priced under $7.00. Be sure to specify no cheese and no sour cream.
Mosaic Café 8145 Baltimore Ave, # N College Park, Md. 240-297-9874 mosaiccafe.net	Lebanese cuisine with vegetarian options that include falafel, hommus, baba ghannouj, and grape leaves. Open late.
Noodles & Company 7320 Baltimore Ave. College Park, Md. 301-779-5300 www.noodles.com	Inexpensive noodle house serving many vegetarian dishes, with most vegan as-is. Most non-vegan entrées can easily be made vegan upon request.
Robeks 10260 Baltimore Ave, Suite 1 College Park, Md. 301-614-0648 www.robeks.com	This smoothie chain offers many made-to-order smoothies and fresh juices. Some locations serve a tofu wrap and most offer vegan cookies. Visit Robeks.com for more locations in the D.C.-Metro area.
Seven Seas Restaurant 8503 Baltimore Ave. College Park, Md. 301-345-5807 www.sevenseascp.com	Asian restaurant featuring vegetarian pork, chicken, ham, and beef. 20% off all vegetarian dishes on Tuesdays, with additional discounts posted on the website. Be sure to specify no eggs or chicken stock.
University of Maryland Food Collective UMD Student Union Campus Dr. & Union Dr. College Park, Md. 301-314-8089 www.studentorg.umd.edu/ffc	Mostly vegetarian shop with vegan sandwiches under $4.00 and some groceries. Take the free College Park Shuttle Bus from the College Park Metro station.

Columbia
Cafe David’s in David’s Natural Market 5430 Lynx Ln. Columbia, Md. 410-730-2304 www.davidsnaturalmarket.com	Eatery located in a natural foods grocery. Serves clearly labeled vegan soups, sandwiches, desserts and more.
Chipotle 6181 Old Dobbin Ln. Columbia, Md. 410-872-8688 www.chipotle.com	Inexpensive Tex-Mex fast food restaurant with burritos and bowls of black beans, rice, vegan guacamole, grilled vegetables and several salsas. The pinto beans are not vegetarian.
Jesse Wong’s Asean Bistro 8775 Centre Park Dr. Columbia, Md. 410-772-5300 www.aseanbistro.com	Asian restaurant offering several vegetarian dishes including vegetarian chicken. Be sure to specify no chicken stock.
Mango Grove^V 6365-B Dobbin Rd. Columbia, Md. 410-884-3426	Fantastic all-vegetarian Indian restaurant. Not open daily; be sure to call for hours
Tokyo Café 10451 Twin Rivers Rd. Suite 132 Columbia, Md. 410-992-0966 http: //www.tokyocafe888.net/index.htm	Extensive Japanese and Thai menu with many vegetarian and vegan options including vegetarian chicken, which can be substituted for chicken in most dishes. Miso soup is made with fish sauce but other dishes can be made without fish sauce upon request.

Frederick
Bombay Grill 137 North Market St. Frederick, Md. 301-668-0077 www.bombaygrill.com	Indian restaurant with a variety of vegetarian options.
Hunan Gourmet 915 7th St. Frederick, Md. 301-695-0446	Chinese restaurant offering several mock meat dishes. Priced under $12.00.
Tequila Grande Rt. 40 West at Waverly Dr. Frederick, Md. 301-663-3107 www.tequilagrande.com	Mexican restaurant with a separate vegetarian menu section, including burritos and vegetable, mango, and mushroom fajitas. Most items may be ordered without cheese or sour cream. Note that the guacamole is not vegan.

Gaithersburg
Addis Café 405 N. Frederick Ave. Gaithersburg, Md. 301-740-8111 www.addiscafe.net	Inexpensive Ethiopian café and market with vegetarian/vegan options. Offers free wifi. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Antonio’s Cafe 18509 N. Frederick Ave. Gaithersburg, Md. 301-926-7220 www.antonios-cafe.com	Vegetarian-friendly Caribbean & Latin cuisine. Offers a separate vegetarian/vegan menu featuring veggie chicken, drumsticks, shrimp and pork. Also offers vegan desserts. Vegan lunch buffet Saturdays from 12:00 p.m. -2:30 p.m.
Asian Bistro Cafe 35 Grand Corner Ave. Gaithersburg, Md. 301-670-2870 www.asianbistrocafe.com	Chinese cuisine with a large selection of vegan meat dishes, delicious soups, noodles and vegetables.
Best Beer Wine 18749 North Frederick Rd. Gaithersburg, Md. 301-548-9597 www.bestbeerwine.com	Inside of the Best Beer Wine liquor store, this deli offers a separate vegan menu which includes vegan Reubens, Tofurky sandwiches, Caesar salad with mock chicken, veggie dogs, and more. Open Mon.-Fri. 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sat. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Chipotle 96 Main St. Gaithersburg, Md. 301-926-3875 www.chipotle.com	Inexpensive Tex-Mex fast food restaurant with burritos and bowls of black beans, rice, vegan guacamole, grilled vegetables and several salsas. The pinto beans are not vegetarian.
Chipotle 564 N. Frederick Ave. Gaithersburg, Md. 240-632-1228 www.chipotle.com	Inexpensive Tex-Mex fast food restaurant with burritos and bowls of black beans, rice, vegan guacamole, grilled vegetables and several salsas. The pinto beans are not vegetarian.
El Mexicano 12150 Darnestown Rd. Gaithersburg, Md. 301-330-5620	Inexpensive Mexican food with some vegetarian options, most of which can be made vegan by requesting no cheese. The beans and guacamole are vegan.
Glory Garden 8405 Snouffer School Rd. Gaithersburg, Md. 301-990-8200	Chinese restaurant willing to make a vegetarian version of any meat dish using tofu or mock chicken.
Hunan Best 18212 Flower Hill Wy. Gaithersburg, Md. 301-948-6806 www.hunan-best.com	Chinese fare with an extensive vegetarian section on the menu, including several mock-meat dishes. Be sure to ask for egg-free rice.
Madras Palace^V 74 Bureau Dr. Gaithersburg, Md. 301-977-1600 www.madraspalaceusa.com	All-vegetarian Indian food with a great lunch buffet daily.
Minerva Cuisine 16240 S. Frederick Ave. Gaithersburg, Md. 301-948-9898 www.minervacuisine.com	Indian restaurant with large vegetarian section on the menu, including many vegan options. Make sure to specify no ghee.
Ono 35 Grand Corner Ave. Gaithersburg, Md. 301-417-0005	Asian-Pacific cuisine with a vegan-friendly vegetarian section of the menu. The crackers served at seating contain egg.
Ricky’s Rice Bowl 544 N Ave. Gaithersburg, Md. 301-963-2695	This Asian inspired restaurant offers tofu and veggie bowls with your choice of dressing. Priced under $8.
Sushi Chalet 323 Muddy Branch Rd. Festival Shopping Center Gaithersburg, Md. 301-948-7373	Japanese and Korean all-you-can-eat buffet with vegetarian sushi and hot and cold vegan dishes. A local favorite.
Szechuan Palace 12137 Darnestown Rd. Gaithersburg, Md. 301-330-8118	Chinese restaurant offering a separate vegetarian section on the menu, with vegetarian "meat" selections. Local favorites include the General Tso’s "Chicken."

Germantown
California Tortilla 19847-O Century Blvd. Germantown, Md. 301-540-7717 www.californiatortilla.com	Tex-Mex fare for under $7.00. Great bean and rice or vegetable burritos and salads. Be sure to specify no cheese and no sour cream. The guacamole and chips are vegan.
El Mexicano 13016 Middlebrook Rd. Germantown, Md. 301-972-0500	Inexpensive Mexican food with some vegetarian options, most of which can be made vegan by requesting no cheese. The beans and guacamole are vegan.
Sabai Sabai Thai Restaurant 19847M Century Blvd. Germantown, Md. www.sabaisimplythai.com	This Thai restaurant offers more than 20 vegetarian options, most are vegan and several are made with mock meats. Dishes include crispy herbal tofu (one of the most popular items on the menu), and �You Think It�s Duck Curry.�

Greenbelt
Beijing of Greenbelt 131 Centerway Greenbelt, Md. 301-345-3996	Offers more than a dozen Chinese vegetarian meat dishes.
Bombay Masala 8825 Greenbelt Rd. Greenbelt, Md. 301-552-1600 www.bombaymasalarestaurant.com	Indian restaurant offering a vegetarian menu section, with more than half the dishes vegan.
Chipotle 5506 Cherrywood Ln. Greenbelt, Md. 301-982-6722 www.chipotle.com	Inexpensive Tex-Mex fast food restaurant with burritos and bowls of black beans, rice, vegan guacamole, grilled vegetables and several salsas. The pinto beans are not vegetarian.
New Deal Cafe 113 Centerway Greenbelt, Md. 301-474-5642 www.newdealcafe.com	Great vegan soups, sandwiches, and desserts. A 10-minute bus ride or 1.5-mile walk from the Greenbelt Metro station.
Siri’s Chef’s Secret 5810 Greenbelt Rd. Greenbelt, Md. 301-345-6101 http://www.sirichef.com/	Thai restaurant located near the University of Maryland, featuring a separate all-vegetarian menu.

Hyattsville
Caribbean Delight 7811 Riggs Rd. Riggs-University Center Hyattsville, Md. 301-439-1270	Inexpensive West Indian carry-out with great vegetarian entrees and sides. Try the curried vegetables, fried plantain, and vegetable patties.
CoCo Cabana 2031-A University Blvd. Hyattsville, Md. 301-431-1882 www.cococabanagrill.com	Ethnically diverse cuisine. Many dishes can easily be made vegan.
Woodlands^V 8046 New Hampshire Ave. Hyattsville, Md. 301-434-4202 www.woodlandsrestaurants.com	All-vegetarian Indian restaurant. Offers a lunch buffet and a full menu, including curries, soups, rice specialties, dosas, and a few Chinese-style dishes. Some items contain dairy.

Kensington
Kensington Mart 10251 Kensington Parkway Kensington, Md. 301-942-2294	Convenience store and café with many vegetarian and vegan options including soups, sandwiches, and ice cream sandwiches.

Laurel
California Tortilla 13600 Baltimore Ave., Ste. 300 Laurel, Md. 301-725-6002 www.californiatortilla.com	Tex-Mex fare for under $7.00. Great bean and rice or vegetable burritos and salads. Be sure to specify no cheese and no sour cream. The guacamole and chips are vegan.
Chipotle 14354 Baltimore Ave. Laurel, Md. 301-604-2241 www.chipotle.com	Inexpensive Tex-Mex fast food restaurant with burritos and bowls of black beans, rice, vegan guacamole, grilled vegetables and several salsas. The pinto beans are not vegetarian.
Hunan House 11200 Scaggsville Rd., # 106 Laurel, Md. 301-725-1226	Chinese restaurant with a vegetarian section on the menu. Also features a special menu section with delicious meat-free "chicken," made from textured vegetable protein. All of the chicken dishes can be ordered with the vegetarian chicken, and many appetizers, soups and noodle dishes are vegetarian.

Mt. Rainier
Artmosphere Café 331 Rhode Island Ave. Mt. Rainier, Md. 301-927-2233 www.artmospherecafe.com /index.html	Artmosphere is an innovative café and digital art gallery, offering many vegan choices on their menu. Try the Tina Turner Tofu wrap, an organic breaded tofu wrap, or the BeBop Barbecue Tofu, which comes with a kale salad! Artmosphere hosts live music on weekends.

Olney
California Tortilla 18101 Village Mart Dr. Olney, Md. 301-570-2522 www.californiatortilla.com	Tex-Mex fare for under $7.00. Great bean and rice or vegetable burritos and salads. Be sure to specify no cheese and no sour cream. The guacamole and chips are vegan.
Olney Ale House 2000 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd. Olney, Md. 301-774-6708 www.olneyalehouse.com	American fare priced under $10.00. Offers a separate vegetarian section on menu.

Potomac
California Tortilla 7727 Tuckerman Ln. Potomac, Md. 301-765-3600 www.californiatortilla.com	Tex-Mex fare for under $7.00. Great bean and rice or vegetable burritos and salads. Be sure to specify no cheese and no sour cream. The guacamole and chips are vegan.
Robeks 7733 Tuckerman Lane Potomac, Md. 301-299-1355 www.robeks.com	This smoothie chain offers many made-to-order smoothies and fresh juices. Some locations serve a tofu wrap and most offer vegan cookies. Visit Robeks.com for more locations in the D.C.-Metro area.

Rockville
Bob’s Noodle 66 305 N. Washington St. Rockville, Md. 301-315-6668	Authentic Taiwanese-style restaurant featuring numerous vegetarian and vegan selections. Excellent vegetable, tofu and noodle dishes. A 10-minute walk from the Rockville Metro station.
Café Masala 705 1st St. Rockville, Md. 301-294-2937	This all-vegetarian Indian restaurant serves Northern and Southern Indian cuisine. Closed on Tuesday.
California Tortilla 199 E. Montgomery Ave. Rockville, Md. 301-610-6500 www.californiatortilla.com	Tex-Mex fare for under $7.00. Great bean and rice or vegetable burritos and salads. Be sure to specify no cheese and no sour cream. The guacamole and chips are vegan. Located across from the Rockville Metro station.
Chipotle 865-B Rockville Pike Rockville, Md. 301-279-5461 www.chipotle.com	Inexpensive Tex-Mex fast food restaurant with burritos and bowls of black beans, rice, vegan guacamole, grilled vegetables and several salsas. The pinto beans are not vegetarian.
Chipotle 11830 Rockville Pike Ste. 17B Rockville, Md. 301-881-2600 www.chipotle.com	Inexpensive Tex-Mex fast food restaurant with burritos and bowls of black beans, rice, vegan guacamole, grilled vegetables and several salsas. The pinto beans are not vegetarian.
Chipotle 14925 Shady Grove Rd. Rockville, Md. 301-838-9222 www.chipotle.com	Inexpensive Tex-Mex fast food restaurant with burritos and bowls of black beans, rice, vegan guacamole, grilled vegetables and several salsas. The pinto beans are not vegetarian.
Hard Times Cafe 1117 Nelson St. Rockville, Md. 301-294-9720 www.hardtimes.com	Relaxed restaurant renowned for its fantastic, homemade vegan chili with soy protein. The veggie burgers are made with egg whites, however. Priced under $7.00.
India Garden 1321-C Rockville Pike Rockville, Md. 301-838-0000 www.indiagardenrockville.com	Indian restaurant with a separate vegetarian section on the menu; about half are vegan. A 15-minute walk from the Twinbrook Metro station.
Joe’s Noodle House 1488-C Rockville Pike Rockville, Md. 301-881-5518 www.joesnoodlehouse.com	Authentic Szechuan Chinese restaurant with a separate vegetarian menu that is mostly vegan.
Lebanese Taverna Cafe 1605 Rockville Pike Rockville, Md. 301-468-9086 www.lebanesetaverna.com	Offers more than ten vegetarian dishes, including delicious falafel. Located near the Twinbrook Metro station. Please note that the pita bread is made with dairy.
Noodles & Company 1609 Rockville Pike Rockville, Md. 301-468-9191 www.noodles.com	Inexpensive noodle house serving many vegetarian dishes, with most vegan as-is. Most non-vegan entrées can easily be made vegan upon request. Located near the Twinbrook Metro station.
P.F. Chang’s 11301 Rockville Pike Rockville, Md. 301-230-693 www.pfchangs.com	Asian cuisine with a separate vegan menu. Visit PFChangs.com for more locations in the D.C.-Metro area.
Robeks 1615 Rockville Pike Rockville, Md. 301-770-5040 www.robeks.com	This smoothie chain offers many made-to-order smoothies and fresh juices. Some locations serve a tofu wrap and most offer vegan cookies. Visit Robeks.com for more locations in the D.C.-Metro area.
Robeks 33-G Maryland Ave Rockville, Md. 301-610-7605 www.robeks.com	This smoothie chain offers many made-to-order smoothies and fresh juices. Some locations serve a tofu wrap and most offer vegan cookies. Visit Robeks.com for more locations in the D.C.-Metro area.
Sam’s Cafe & Market 844 Rockville Pike Rockville, Md. 301-424-1600	Mediterranean/Persian fare featuring grilled vegetable dishes, hummus, and falafel. The non-dairy ice cream is not vegan.
Seven Seas 1776 E. Jefferson St. Rockville, Md. 301-770-5020 sevenseasrestaurant.com	Excellent Chinese and Japanese cuisine, with separate tofu and vegetable sections on the menu. Try the seasonal Chinese greens sautéed with garlic opr select from a variety of gourmet mushrooms, many sourced from nearby farms.
Siena’s Pizzeria 11417 Woodglen Dr. Rockville, Md. 301-770-7474	Offers a variety of vegetarian meat toppings (all vegan except for the sausage), with vegan dough and sauce and Middle Eastern fare. Certified kosher. Located near the White Flint Metro station.
Taste of Saigon Town Square 20 A Maryland Ave. Rockville, Md. 301-424-7222 www.tasteofsaigon.com	This "exotic fusion" restaurant includes Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine. Vegetarian dishes, many of which are vegan, are clearly marked. Note some dishes are made with fish sauce.
The Vegetable Garden^V 11618 Rockville Pike Rockville, Md. 301-468-9301 www.thevegetablegarden.com	Vegan Asian-inspired fare with a wide variety of unique "meat," vegetable, macrobioic, and organic dishes. A local favorite. Also serves fresh juices and great desserts, including vegan key lime pie. Donates 10 percent of your bill to COK on the first Thursday of every month. Located across from the White Flint Metro station.
Yuan Fu^V 798 Rockville Pike Rockville, Md. 301-762-5937	All-vegan Chinese restaurant with a wide selection of vegetarian meats, along with delicious vegetable, noodle, soup and tofu dishes.
zpizza 807-H Rockville Pike Rockville, Md. 240-403-1163 www.zpizza.com	Pizzeria serving brick-oven pizza made with organic dough. Build your own pie or substitute the mozzarella on each pizza with Daiya Vegan Cheese. Other vegan options besides the array of vegetable toppings include their organic tomato sauce, Veggie Meat Crumbles, Chipotle Pesto and Roasted Garlic Sauce. Available for dine in or delivery. Vegan, gluten-free crust also available! To find other zpizza locations in the D.C. Metro area, visit www.zpizza.com.

Silver Spring
Addis Ababa 8233 Fenton St. Silver Spring, Md. 301-589-1400 www.addisababarestaurant.com	Delicious Ethiopian fare with a vegetarian menu section. Entrees priced under $10.00. A 10-minute walk from the Silver Spring Metro station.
Adega Wine Cellars and Café 8519 Fenton St. Silver Spring, Md. 301-608-2200 www.adegawinecellars.com	Offers vegetarian salads, sandwiches and wraps. Choose a bottle of wine from the wine shop to go with dinner at your table. Meat can be substituted for tofu in most dishes. For vegan options, request no cheese or pesto.
Asian Bistro Cafe 8537 Georgia Ave. Silver Spring, Md. 301-589-0123 www.asianbistrocafe.com	Chinese cuisine with a large selection of vegan meat dishes, delicious soups, noodles and vegetables. A 5-minute walk from the Silver Spring Metro station.
California Tortilla 10721-A Columbia Pike Silver Spring, Md. 301-593-3955 www.californiatortilla.com	Tex-Mex fare for under $7.00. Great bean and rice or vegetable burritos and salads. Be sure to specify no cheese and no sour cream. The guacamole and chips are vegan.
Chipotle 907 Ellsworth Ave. Silver Spring, Md. 301-608-3688 www.chipotle.com	Inexpensive Tex-Mex fast food restaurant with burritos and bowls of black beans, rice, vegan guacamole, grilled vegetables and several salsas. The pinto beans are not vegetarian. Located near the Silver Spring Metro station.
Chipotle 12060 Cherry Hill Rd. Silver Spring, Md. 301-586-0430 www.chipotle.com	Inexpensive Tex-Mex fast food restaurant with burritos and bowls of black beans, rice, vegan guacamole, grilled vegetables and several salsas. The pinto beans are not vegetarian.
Ecology Health Food 904 Bonifant St. Silver Spring, Md. 301-589-2188	Vitamin and herb store with a small deli offering a few vegan sandwiches. Priced under $3.75. A 10-minute walk from the Silver Spring Metro station.
The Fractured Prune 8512 Fenton St. Silver Spring, Md. 301-565-8007 www.fracturedprune.com /location_silverspring.php	This popular donut shop launched a new vegan menu in December 2009, after working with Compassion Over Killing. Vegan options include pumpkin mini donut, breakfast burrito with veggie sausage or bacon, soy yogurt parfait, and more. Serves breakfast all day, vegan options available only at this Fractured Prune location.
Golden House 8200 Georgia Ave Silver Spring, Md. (301) 495-88 www.goldenhouse.us	Chinese restaurant with separate vegetarian menu that includes mock meat dishes. Dine-in or take out. Open until 11 p.m. on weeknights and midnight on weekends. Delivery available.
Hunan Manor 11237 New Hampshire Ave. Silver Spring, Md. 301-681-5360 www.hunanmanorrestaurant.com	Offers flavorful vegan "meat" and Chinese vegetable dishes in a vegetarian menu section.
Langano Ethiopian Restaurant 8305 Georgia Ave. Silver Spring, Md. 301-563-6700 langanoethiopianrestaurant.com	Offers a vegetarian menu section priced under $10.00. Located near the Silver Spring Metro station.
Lebanese Taverna Cafe 933 Ellsworth Dr. Silver Spring, Md. 301-588-1192 www.lebanesetaverna.com	Offers more than ten vegetarian dishes, including delicious falafel. Located near the Silver Spring Metro station. Please note that the pita bread is made with dairy.
Lotus Café 8077 Georgia Ave. Silver Spring, Md. 301-588-8888	This Vietnamese restaurant offers a separate vegetarian menu. With flavorful vegetarian pho, tofu and gluten stir-fries, vegans have many options to choose from.
Moe’s Southwest Grill 12265 Tech Rd. Silver Spring, Md. 301-625-9555 www.moesdc.com	This inexpensive Tex-Mex chain offers delicious burritos, fajitas, and tacos with tofu and vegan guacamole. Priced under $7.00. Be sure to specify no cheese and no sour cream.
Noodles & Company 905 Ellsworth Dr. Silver Spring, Md. 301-588-5312 www.noodles.com	Inexpensive noodle house serving many vegetarian dishes, with most vegan as-is. Most non-vegan entrées can easily be made vegan upon request. Located near the Silver Spring Metro station.
Palais de Lune 8315 Grubb Rd. Silver Spring, Md. 301-608-2655	Chinese restaurant offering a "Vegetarian TVP," mock meat section on the menu. Entrees priced under $8.95.
redDog Cafe 8301-A Grubb Rd. Silver Spring, Md. 301-588-6300 www.reddogcafe.com	Offers all-vegan soy cheese pizza. Coffee and specialty drinks can be made with soymilk. A 20-minute walk from the Silver Spring Metro station.
Thai at Silver Spring 921 E. Ellsworth Dr. Silver Spring, Md. 301-650-0666 www.thaiatsilverspring.com	Thai cuisine with a fine dining atmosphere. Meat-free entrées can be found in the vegetarian section of the menu. Be sure to specify no fish sauce.
zpizza 815 Ellsworth Dr. Silver Spring, Md. 301-495-5536 www.zpizza.com	Pizzeria serving brick-oven pizza made with organic dough. Build your own pie or substitute the mozzarella on each pizza with Daiya Vegan Cheese. Other vegan options besides the array of vegetable toppings include their organic tomato sauce, Veggie Meat Crumbles, Chipotle Pesto and Roasted Garlic Sauce. Available for dine in or delivery. Vegan, gluten-free crust also available! To find other zpizza locations in the D.C. Metro area, visit www.zpizza.com.

Takoma Park
Caribbean Palace 7680 New Hampshire Ave. Takoma Park, Md. 301-431-1563	Inexpensive West Indian carry-out with vegetarian entrees and sides.
Mark’s Kitchen 7006 Carroll Ave. Takoma Park, Md. 301-270-1884	Specializes in Asian cuisine. Priced under $9.00. Located near the Takoma Metro station.
Middle Eastern Cuisine 7006 Carroll Ave. Takoma Park, Md. 301-270-5154 www.middleasterncuisine.com	Middle Eastern fare including fresh hummus, falafel and delicious vegan baklava. Home to the Olive Lounge, a small, separate bar in the back of the restaurant. Located near the Takoma Metro station.
The Organic Falafel Stand^V 7224 Carroll Ave. Takoma Park, Md. 301-512-7535	All-vegan stand featuring hearty soups, fresh-cut fries, falafel and other Middle Eastern specialties. Favorites include the Takoma Grill. Located in the Liberty parking lot across the street from the Takoma Park Co-op. Open Monday-Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Roscoe’s Pizzeria 7040 Carroll Ave. Takoma Park, Md. 301-920-0804 roscoespizzeria.com	Napoli-style pizzeria with an excellent selection of vegetarian and vegan options (including Daiya cheese, vegan pepperoni, ) and a full bar. Now open from 8-11 offering coffee/espresso. Just ask for soy milk!
Summer Delights 6939 Laurel Ave. Takoma Park, Md. 301-891-2880	Small ice cream shop with vegan options, including cupcakes, ice cream, homemade sorbet, and hot dogs for $2.50. Frosties can be made from any flavor of sorbet. Located near Takoma Metro station.
Udupi Palace^V 1329 University Blvd. Takoma Park, Md. 301-434-1531 www.udupipalace.com	All-vegetarian Indian fare priced under $9.95, dinner specials under $16.95. Weekday lunch buffet for $6.95, $8.95 weekends.
Wah Lock Chinese Restaurant 6505 New Hampshire Ave. Takoma Park, Md. 301-270-0043	Inexpensive Chinese restaurant with a separate mock meat section called "Vegetarian TVP." Be sure to specify no fish sauce. Priced under $8.00.
Walia Ethiopian Restaurant 6846 New Hampshire Ave. Takoma Park, Md. 301-270-4545	Ethiopian restaurant and bar with a large vegan section on the menu.

Wheaton
Saigonese Restaurant 11232 Grandview Ave. Wheaton, Md. 301-946-8002 www.saigoneserestaurant.com	Offering more than 25 vegetarian dishes. Vegan favorites include black-peppered gluten, charcoal-grilled tofu, and spicy lemongrass tofu soup. A 5-minute walk from the Wheaton Metro station.

Virginia

Alexandria
Asian Wok 828-N Washington St Alexandria, Va. 703-837-8811	Chinese and sushi restaurant with 13 vegan specials on the menu. Also many vegetarian options throughout the menu.
Bamboo Garden Restaurant 6331-B S. Kings Hwy. Alexandria, Va. 703-768-2338	Chinese fare with a separate vegetarian menu offering over 24 chicken and tofu dishes (all vegan). All meals are prepared with vegetable oil.
Caboose Café 2419 Mt. Vernon Ave. Alexandria, Va. 703-566-1283 www.caboose-cafe.com	This quaint café offers a variety of vegetarian and vegan options such as the hummus and cucumber sandwich. For dinner, try the vegan Ethiopian dishes. Located near the Braddock Road Metro station.
Chipotle 601 King St. Alexandria, Va. 703-548-5169 www.chipotle.com	Inexpensive Tex-Mex fast food restaurant with burritos and bowls of black beans, rice, vegan guacamole, grilled vegetables and several salsas. The pinto beans are not vegetarian.
Chipotle 5955 Kingstowne Towne Center Alexandria, Va. 703-924-6018 www.chipotle.com	Inexpensive Tex-Mex fast food restaurant with burritos and bowls of black beans, rice, vegan guacamole, grilled vegetables and several salsas. The pinto beans are not vegetarian.
Hard Times Cafe 1404 King St. Alexandria, Va. 703-837-0050 www.hardtimes.com	Relaxed restaurant renowned for its fantastic, homemade vegan chili with soy protein. The veggie burgers are made with egg whites, however. Priced under $7.00. A 5-minute walk from the King Street Metro station.
Le Pain Quotidien 701 King St. Alexandria, Va. 703-683-2273 www.lepainquotidien.com	Communal dining restaurant offering a variety of vegetarian specialties. Vegan items are clearly marked and may include a vegetable "quiche" or organic quinoa salad.
Mai Thai 6 King St. Alexandria, Va. 703-548-0600 www.maithai.us	Thai restaurant with a separate vegetarian (nearly all vegan) menu section. Located on the Old Town waterfront, with views of the Potomac.
Mediterranean Bakery and Café 352 South Pickett St. Alexandria, Va. 703-751-1702	Traditional Middle Eastern fare that also offers homemade vegan pita bread and desserts.
Moe’s Southwest Grill 7698 Richmond Hwy. Alexandria, Va. 703-660-1000 www.moesdc.com	This inexpensive Tex-Mex chain offers delicious burritos, fajitas, and tacos with tofu and vegan guacamole. Priced under $7.00. Be sure to specify no cheese and no sour cream.
Nickell’s and Scheffler 1028 King St. Alexandria, Va. 703-549-5545 www.nsfinefood.com	This café serves entrees, sandwiches, soups and salads, with vegetarian and vegan selections highlighted. Create your own panini to make it vegan, or choose from the many vegan sides. The vinaigrette dressings are vegan.
Oriental Star 3221 Duke St. Alexandria, Va. 703-370-4100 www.orientalstarva.com	Offers dozens of vegetarian seafood, pork, beef, and chicken dishes. Be sure to specify no chicken stock.
Robeks 1931 Ballenger Ave. Alexandria, Va. 703-299-9086 www.robeks.com	This smoothie chain offers many made-to-order smoothies and fresh juices. Some locations serve a tofu wrap and most offer vegan cookies. Visit Robeks.com for more locations in the D.C.-Metro area.
Robeks 5824 Kingstowne Center Dr. Alexandria, Va. 703-310-4394 www.robeks.com	This smoothie chain offers many made-to-order smoothies and fresh juices. Some locations serve a tofu wrap and most offer vegan cookies. Visit Robeks.com for more locations in the D.C.-Metro area.
Taqueria Poblano 2400 50 Ave. Alexandria, Va. 703-548-8226 www.taqueriapoblano.com	A Mexican restaurant that uses no lard or chicken stock. Guacamole, refried beans and Mexican rice are vegan. For additional vegan options be sure to ask for no cheese. Note: the avocado dressing has egg in it.
Zorkafor’s SandVeg 703 King Street Alexandria, Va. 703-299-4449 http://www.zorkafors.com/	This sandwich place has many vegetarian and vegan toppings for their sandwiches, and they also have vegan falafel and hummus. Plus, it’s cheap!
zpizza 6328-C Richmond Highway Alexandria, Va. 703-660-8443 www.zpizza.com	Pizzeria serving brick-oven pizza made with organic dough. Build your own pie or substitute the mozzarella on each pizza with Daiya Vegan Cheese. Other vegan options besides the array of vegetable toppings include their organic tomato sauce, Veggie Meat Crumbles, Chipotle Pesto and Roasted Garlic Sauce. Available for dine in or delivery. Vegan, gluten-free crust also available! To find other zpizza locations in the D.C. Metro area, visit www.zpizza.com. .
zpizza 3217 Duke Street Alexandria, Va. 703-600-1193 www.zpizza.com	Pizzeria serving brick-oven pizza made with organic dough. Build your own pie or substitute the mozzarella on each pizza with Daiya Vegan Cheese. Other vegan options besides the array of vegetable toppings include their organic tomato sauce, Veggie Meat Crumbles, Chipotle Pesto and Roasted Garlic Sauce. Available for dine in or delivery. Vegan, gluten-free crust also available! To find other zpizza locations in the D.C. Metro area, visit www.zpizza.com.

Annandale
Pho Hot 7442-A Little River Turnpike Annandale, Va. 703-333-5955 www.phohot.com	This Vietnamese restaurant has a separate vegetarian menu that includes many vegan dishes. Pho Hot offers veggie rolls, soups, sandwiches, and rice dishes and lots of tofu!

Arlington
Aladdin’s Eatery 4044 28th St., S. Arlington, Va. 703-894-4401 www.aladdinseatery.com	Natural food restaurant serving Middle Eastern fare. Menu with separate vegetarian section offers a variety of inexpensive vegan options, along with delicious juices and smoothies.
Aroma 4052 S. 28th St. Arlington, Va. 703-575-8800 www.aromarestaurant.com	Indian restaurant with vegan soups and a vegetarian section of the menu.
Astor Mediterranean 2300 N. Pershing Dr. Arlington, Va. 703-465-2306 www.astormediterranean.com	In addition to traditional favorites like falafel, fava bean dip, and lentil salad, this Mediterranean restaurant offers delicious, vegan cheese on any of its pizzas.
Busboys and Poets 4251 S. Campbell Ave. Arlington, Va. 703-379-9756 www.busboysandpoets.com	Cafe and performance space featuring over a dozen vegan dishes, including vegan pepperoni calzones, soy cheese pizza and "egg" scramble.
Café Asia 1550 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, Va. 703-741-0870 www.cafeasia.com	Dozens of Asian-inspired vegetarian dishes with two full-service bars and lounges. A few items listed as vegetarian contain fish sauce, so check with the server before ordering.
Cafe Wilson 3033 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, Va. 703-816-8818	Dine-in, carry-out, and catering with a separate, inexpensive all-vegan menu including "chicken cheese steak," BLT vegan-style, and "turkey" reuben sandwiches. Located near the Clarendon Metro station.
California Tortilla 2057 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, Va. 703-243-4151 www.californiatortilla.com	Tex-Mex fare for under $7.00. Great bean and rice or vegetable burritos and salads. Be sure to specify no cheese and no sour cream. The guacamole and chips are vegan. Located across the street from the Court House Metro station.
Chipotle 2231 Crystal Dr. Ste. 100 Arlington, Va. 703-920-8779 www.chipotle.com	Inexpensive Tex-Mex fast food restaurant with burritos and bowls of black beans, rice, vegan guacamole, grilled vegetables and several salsas. The pinto beans are not vegetarian. Located near the Crystal City Metro station.
Chop’t 1735 N. Lynn St. Arlington, Va. 703-875-2888 www.choptsalad.com	A create-your-own-salad restaurant, Chop’t has many veg options! Choose your lettuce, toppings, and dressing. Many of the dressings are vegan. The bread and wraps have honey. Visit ChoptSalad.com for more locations in the D.C.-Metro area.
Crystal Thai 4819 Arlington Blvd. Arlington, Va. 703-522-1311 www.crystalthai.com/	Delicious Thai cuisine served in an attractive dining atmosphere. The restaurant has a separate vegetarian menu section.
Dama Restaurant 1503 Columbia Pike Arlington, Va. 703-920-3559 www.ethiopianrestaurant.com /virginia/dama.html	Excellent, authentic menu with about seven vegan dishes daily. Or, request a vegetarian combination plate (not on the menu). After dinner go to Dama bakery next door for dessert.
Galaxy Hut 2711 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, Va. 703-525-8646 www.galaxyhut.com	Small restaurant/bar with live music. Dinner menu, available 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily, features several vegetarian and vegan options, including a BBQ sandwich (made with seitan) and veggie chili.
Hard Times Cafe 3028 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, Va. 703-528-2233 www.hardtimes.com	Relaxed restaurant renowned for its fantastic, homemade vegan chili with soy protein. The veggie burgers are made with egg whites, however. Priced under $7.00. Located next to the Clarendon Metro station.
Lebanese Market 4400 Old Dominion Dr. Arlington, Va. 703-276-8681 lebanesetaverna.com	Lebanese market with a variety of vegetarian sandwiches priced around $5.00, including hummus, eggplant, and falafel, as well as delicious salads priced by the pound.
Lebanese Taverna 5900 Washington Blvd. Arlington, Va. 703-241-8681 www.lebanesetaverna.com	Offers more than 20 vegetarian dishes, including delicious kabobs. Note that the pita bread is made with dairy. Located near the East Falls Church Metro station.
Lebanese Taverna 1101 S. Joyce St. # B30 Arlington, Va. 703-415-8681 www.lebanesetaverna.com	Offers more than 20 vegetarian dishes, including delicious kabobs. Note that the pita bread is made with dairy. Located near the Pentagon City Metro station.
Mei’s Asian Bistro 3434 Washington Blvd. Arlington, Va. 703-516-0123 meisasianbistro.com	Japanese and Chinese restaurant offering over 30 vegetarian dishes, including vegan chicken, beef, pork, and duck. The vegetarian soups are made with vegetarian broth and most of the noodles are vegan (the lo mein and chow mein noodles contain egg).
Mixt Greens 1100 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, Va. 800-304-4550 www.mixtgreens.com	This eco-friendly restaurant offers a selection of vegetarian salads and sandwiches that can be made vegan. You can even custom design your own salad with items such as marinated tofu and roasted portabella mushrooms.
Oriental Gourmet Restaurant 2503 E. North Harrison St. Arlington, Va. 703-534-7182	Offers a vegan menu, including a wide variety of tofu and vegetarian meat dishes.
P.F. Chang’s 901 N. Glebe Road Arlington, Va. 703-527-0955 www.pfchangs.com	Asian cuisine with a separate vegan menu. Visit PFChangs.com for more locations in the D.C.-Metro area.
Robeks 2300 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, Va. 703-294-4007 www.robeks.com	This smoothie chain offers many made-to-order smoothies and fresh juices. Some locations serve a tofu wrap and most offer vegan cookies. Visit Robeks.com for more locations in the D.C.-Metro area.
Robeks 4115 A S. 28th St. Arlington, Va. 703-379-5640 www.robeks.com	This smoothie chain offers many made-to-order smoothies and fresh juices. Some locations serve a tofu wrap and most offer vegan cookies. Visit Robeks.com for more locations in the D.C.-Metro area.
Saran Cuisine^V 5157 N. Lee Hwy. Arlington, Va. 703-533-3600 www.sarancuisine.com	All-vegetarian Indian fare. Weekday lunch buffet for $7.99; $5.99 per pound for carry-out. Ask which dishes have dairy.
Taqueria Poblano 2503A N. Harrison St. Arlington, Va. 703-237-8250 www.taqueriapoblano.com	A Mexican restaurant that uses no lard or chicken stock. Guacamole, refried beans and Mexican rice are vegan. For additional vegan options be sure to ask for no cheese. Note: the avocado dressing has egg in it.
Top’s China 2520 Columbia Pike Arlington, Va. 703-486-8277	Located in the rear of the Arlington Village Shopping Center, the menu at this carry out/deliver only eatery features a vegetarian section loaded with mock meat options.
Toscana Grill 2300 Clarendon Blvd. Arlington, Va. 703-465-2100 www.toscanagrill.com	Italian restaurant with entrees, sandwiches, salads and smoothies made from organic ingredients. Features a largely vegan menu. Entrees include [vegan] Veal Parmigiana, Vegan Lasagna, and the Pizamoto pizza with vegan mozzarella. Gluten and wheat-free pasta also available.
zpizza 2710-B Washington Blvd. Arlington, Va. 703-528-2828 www.zpizza.com	Pizzeria serving brick-oven pizza made with organic dough. Build your own pie or substitute the mozzarella on each pizza with Daiya Vegan Cheese. Other vegan options besides the array of vegetable toppings include their organic tomato sauce, Veggie Meat Crumbles, Chipotle Pesto and Roasted Garlic Sauce. Available for dine in or delivery. Vegan, gluten-free crust also available! To find other zpizza locations in the D.C. Metro area, visit www.zpizza.com.

Ballston
Chipotle 4300 Wilson Blvd. Ballston, Va. 703-243-9488 www.chipotle.com	Inexpensive Tex-Mex fast food restaurant with burritos and bowls of black beans, rice, vegan guacamole, grilled vegetables and several salsas. The pinto beans are not vegetarian. Located near the Ballston Metro station.

Chantilly
Lotus Vegetarian Restaurant^V 13872 Metrotech Dr. Chantilly, Va. 703-378-6888 www.lotusvegetarian.com	This all-vegetarian eatery offers a range of cuisine including burgers, sandwiches, salads, and Asian-inspired dishes, such as General Tso’s surprise. Vegan items are clearly marked. Located in Sully Place shopping center.
Minerva Cuisine 14513-B Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy. Chantilly, Va. 703-378-7778 www.minervacuisine.com	Indian restaurant with large vegetarian section on the menu, including many vegan options. Make sure to specify no ghee.
Pho Bac 13924 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy. Chantilly, Va. 703-818-8828	Vietnamese restaurant offering delicious vegetarian Pho! Also offers a number of other vegan dishes.
Thai Basil 14511-P Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy. Chantilly, Va. 703-631-8277 www.thaibasilchantilly.com	Thai restaurant with a separate vegetarian menu offering 28 items. Be sure to specify no fish sauce.

Fairfax
California Tortilla 12239 Fair Lakes Promenade Dr. Fairfax, Va. 703-278-0007 www.californiatortilla.com	Tex-Mex fare for under $7.00. Great bean and rice or vegetable burritos and salads. Be sure to specify no cheese and no sour cream. The guacamole and chips are vegan.
Chipotle 11062 Lee Hwy. Fairfax, Va. 703-934-7099 www.chipotle.com	Inexpensive Tex-Mex fast food restaurant with burritos and bowls of black beans, rice, vegan guacamole, grilled vegetables and several salsas. The pinto beans are not vegetarian.
Chipotle 11939 Grand Commons Ave. Fairfax, Va. 703-222-7344 www.chipotle.com	Inexpensive Tex-Mex fast food restaurant with burritos and bowls of black beans, rice, vegan guacamole, grilled vegetables and several salsas. The pinto beans are not vegetarian.
Minerva Cuisine 10364 Lee Hwy. Fairfax, Va. 703-383-9200 www.minervacuisine.com	Indian restaurant with large vegetarian section on the menu, including many vegan options. Make sure to specify no ghee.
P.F. Chang’s 4250 Fairfax Corner Ave Fairfax, Va. 703-266-2414 www.pfchangs.com	Asian cuisine with a separate vegan menu. Visit PFChangs.com for more locations in the D.C.-Metro area.
Robeks 9670 Main St. Fairfax, Va. 703-323-4681 www.robeks.com	This smoothie chain offers many made-to-order smoothies and fresh juices. Some locations serve a tofu wrap and most offer vegan cookies. Visit Robeks.com for more locations in the D.C.-Metro area.
Robeks 10940 C-Fairfax Blvd. Fairfax, Va. 703-267-6121 www.robeks.com	This smoothie chain offers many made-to-order smoothies and fresh juices. Some locations serve a tofu wrap and most offer vegan cookies. Visit Robeks.com for more locations in the D.C.-Metro area.
Saravana Palace^V 11725 Lee Highway, #A15 Fairfax, Va. 703-218-4182 www.saravanapalaceva.com	All-vegetarian Indian restaurant priced from $3.00 to $12.50. Lunch buffets for $6.95 on weekdays and $8.95 on weekends. Most of the curries and many other menu items are made with dairy products, so be sure to ask which items can be made vegan.
Thailand 9650-41 Main St. Fairfax, Va. 703-764-1114	Substitute tofu for meat for nearly every dish at. Be sure to specify no fish or chicken sauce. Priced under $13.95.
Vespucci 10579 Fairfax Blvd. (Lee Hwy) Fairfax, Va. 703-272-8113 www.vespuccirestaurant.com	Italian restaurant featuring a separate vegan menu with gluten-free dishes. Menu items include Quinoa Salad, Spinach Potage, and Raw "Spaghetti" with Raw Marinara Sauce.
Woodlands^V 4078 Jermantown Rd. Fairfax, Va. 703-385-1996 www.woodlandsrestaurantva.com	All-vegetarian Indian restaurant. Offers a lunch buffet and a full menu, including curries, soups, rice specialties, dosas, and a few Chinese-style dishes. Some items contain dairy.

Falls Church
Bangkok Golden 6395 Seven Corners Center Falls Church, Va. 703-533-9480 bangkokgoldenrestaurant.com	Thai restaurant offering a vegetarian menu section. Be sure to specify no egg or fish sauce.
Burrito Brothers 7505 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, Va. 703-356-8226	Offers bean and rice burritos and taco salads. Make yours vegan by requesting no cheese or sour cream. The beans, rice, tortillas and guacamole are vegan. Located near the Capitol South Metro station.
Clare and Don’s Beach Shack 130 N. Washington St. Falls Church, Va. 703-532-9283 www.clareanddons.com	Offers creative and tasty vegetarian dishes including vegan "Swamp Rice" (spicy Cajun dirty rice with tofu and veggies).
Duangrat’s 5878 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, Va. 703-820-5775 www.duangrats.com	Thai restaurant with a separate vegetarian menu offering 12 items, most of which are vegan. Priced under $12.95.
Four Sisters 8190 Strawberry Ln. Falls Church, Va. 703-539-8566 www.foursistersrestaurant.com/	Vietnamese restaurant with a separate vegetarian menu offering more than a dozen vegan items, including caramelized Tofu.
Full Kee 5830 Columbia Pike Falls Church, Va. 703-575-8232	Cantonese-style restaurant with a vegetarian menu section. Selections include a variety of Chinese vegetables, like stir-fried snow pea leaves, chive flowers, and watercress.
Haandi 1222 W. Broad St. Falls Church, Va. 703-533-3501 www.haandi.com	Critically acclaimed Indian restaurant serving a large array of vegetarian and vegan meals.
Happy Family 301 S. Washington St. Falls Church, Va. 703-534-3838	Chinese fare with an all-vegan section on the menu with more than 15 mock beef and chicken dishes. Priced under $9.25.
Kasha’s Kitchen (in Kennedy’s Natural Foods) 1053 W. Broad St. Falls Church, Va. 703-533-8484	A vegan-friendly sit-down deli and juice bar inside the market, serving delicious sandwiches. Try the fantastic lentil burger or the popular vegan "chicken" salad. Located near the West Falls Church Metro station.
Mike’s Deli 112 N. West St. Falls Church, Va. 703-532-5299	Deli located in the same place as the Lazy Sundae ice cream parlor, with vegan versions of many sandwiches, including a Reuben. Or build your own sandwich and specify vegan turkey, cheese and mayonnaise.
Moe’s Southwest Grill 5855 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, Va. 703-578-6637 www.moesdc.com	This inexpensive Tex-Mex chain offers delicious burritos, fajitas, and tacos with tofu and vegan guacamole. Priced under $7.00. Be sure to specify no cheese and no sour cream.
Myanmar Restaurant 7810 Lee Hwy. Falls Church, Va. 703-289-0013	Burmese restaurant with a vegetarian section on the menu with vegan fare priced under $9.00.
Natalia’s Elegant Creations 230 W. Broad St. Falls Church, Va. 703-241-8040 www.nataliaselegantcreations.com	A "European-style" cafe and pastry shop offering at least one vegan dessert daily, such as red velvet cupcakes or blueberry crumb cake. The daily soups are often vegan or can be made vegan upon request. Vegan cream cheese and margarine are available for bagels. Now serving vegan cheese!
Punjab Dhaba 7263-F Arlington Blvd. Falls Church, Va. 703-698-5262	Indian restaurant with half of its menu vegetarian, and most dishes on the daily buffet are vegetarian.
Robeks 1063 West Broad St. Falls Church, Va. 703-538-4111 www.robeks.com	This smoothie chain offers many made-to-order smoothies and fresh juices. Some locations serve a tofu wrap and most offer vegan cookies. Visit Robeks.com for more locations in the D.C.-Metro area.
Sunflower Vegetarian Restaurant^V 6304 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, Va. 703-237-3888 www.crystalsunflower.com	Virtually all-vegan restaurant specializing in creative Asian cuisine. The homemade daikon radish cake and fried "chicken" appetizers are local favorites. Also serves a variety of noodles, soups, macrobiotic and soy dishes, as well as delicious vegan desserts.
Thai Spice 6395 Seven Corners Center Falls Church, Va. 703-533-9480	Thai restaurant with a separate vegetarian section with all dishes completely vegan. Priced from $7.95 to $10.95.
Thanh Son Tofu 6793A Wilson Blvd. Falls Church, Va. 703-534-1202	Vietnamese restaurant offering several vegetarian and vegan items, including homemade tofu and soy milk and a number of sticky rice dishes. Three pieces of tofu are just $1.00. Vegan pudding available for dessert.
Viet Bistro 6799 Wilson Blvd., #11 Falls Church, Va. 703-538-7575 www.vietbistro.com	Vietnamese restaurant located in the Eden Center, with a separate vegetarian menu offering 14 items, all of which are vegan except the pan fried noodles.

Herndon
A Taste of the World 283 Sunset Park Dr. Herndon, Va. 703-471-2017 www.atasteoftheworld.net	This "exotic fusion" restaurant includes Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine. Vegetarian dishes, many of which are vegan, are clearly marked. The menu notes that some Asian dishes are made with fish sauce. Be sure to ask—they proudly cater to vegetarian requests.
Chipotle 1144 Elden St. Herndon, Va. 703-435-3325 www.chipotle.com	Inexpensive Tex-Mex fast food restaurant with burritos and bowls of black beans, rice, vegan guacamole, grilled vegetables and several salsas. The pinto beans are not vegetarian.
Chutney’s Vegetarian^V 2415-B5 Centreville Rd. Herndon, Va. 703-793-9876	A small, all-vegetarian South Indian restaurant serving mostly inexpensive appetizer-type foods such as dosas, utappam, and vada. Some dishes are made with yogurt or butter, so be sure to ask.
Hard Times Cafe 428 Elden St. Herndon, Va. 703-318-8941 www.hardtimes.com	Relaxed restaurant renowned for its fantastic, homemade vegan chili with soy protein. The veggie burgers are made with egg whites, however. Priced under $7.00.
Minerva 2443-G1 Centreville Rd. Herndon, Va. 703-796-6637 www.minervacuisine.com	Indian restaurant with large vegetarian section on the menu, including many vegan options. Make sure to specify no ghee.
Moe’s Southwest Grill 2315 Woodlands Crossing Dr. Herndon, Va. 703-796-6637 www.moesdc.com	This inexpensive Tex-Mex chain offers delicious burritos, fajitas, and tacos with tofu and vegan guacamole. Priced under $7.00. Be sure to specify no cheese and no sour cream.
Pei Wei Asian Diner 2338 Woodland Crossing Dr. Herndon, Va. 703-251-0090 www.peiwei.com	Asian cuisine with several vegetarian selections. You can substitute tofu in most meat dishes.
Robeks 1142 Elden St. Herndon, Va. 703-707-8111 www.robeks.com	This smoothie chain offers many made-to-order smoothies and fresh juices. Some locations serve a tofu wrap and most offer vegan cookies. Visit Robeks.com for more locations in the D.C.-Metro area.
Saigon Pho Style 281 Sunset Park Dr. Herndon, Va. 866-428-5401 www.saigonphostyle.com	Vietnamese cuisine with a dozen vegetarian options, including many mock meat dishes such as caramelized veggie shrimp. Online menu does not list vegetarian dishes.
Tortilla Factory 648 Elden St. Herndon, Va. 703-471-1156 www.thetortillafactory.com	Mexican restaurant with a wide array of vegetarian selections, all clearly marked. Try the vegetable tamale or the 1/2 pound vegetable Fajita Fiesta. Most items may be ordered without cheese or sour cream, and the guacamole is vegan.
Warka Ethiopian Restaurant 275 Sunset Park Dr. Herndon, Va. 703-435-2166 www.warkaethiopianrestaurant.com	Ethiopian cuisine offering many vegetarian dishes and combinations. Closed on Sunday.
zpizza 2320-C Woodland Crossing Dr. Herndon, Va. 703-481-6580 www.zpizza.com	Pizzeria serving brick-oven pizza made with organic dough. Build your own pie or substitute the mozzarella on each pizza with Daiya Vegan Cheese. Other vegan options besides the array of vegetable toppings include their organic tomato sauce, Veggie Meat Crumbles, Chipotle Pesto and Roasted Garlic Sauce. Available for dine in or delivery. Vegan, gluten-free crust also available!

Manassas
Zabb Thai Restaurant 11010 Sudley Manor Dr. Manassas, Va. 703-392-9222 www.zabbrestaurant.com	Thai restaurant offering vegetarian and vegan menu options. Most vegetarian menu items can be made vegan upon request.

McLean
Busara 8142 Watson St. McLean, Va. 703-356-2288 www.busara.com	Thai restaurant with a separate vegetarian section on the menu. Be sure to specify no fish sauce.
Chipotle 8092 Tysons Corner Ctr. McLean, Va. 703-288-3890 www.chipotle.com	Inexpensive Tex-Mex fast food restaurant with burritos and bowls of black beans, rice, vegan guacamole, grilled vegetables and several salsas. The pinto beans are not vegetarian.
P.F. Chang’s 1716M International Drive McLean, Va. 703-266-2414 www.pfchangs.com	Asian cuisine with a separate vegan menu. Visit PFChangs.com for more locations in the D.C.-Metro area.
Taste of Saigon 8201 Greensboro Dr. McLean, Va. 703-790-0700 www.tasteofsaigon.com	This "exotic fusion" restaurant includes Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine. Vegetarian dishes, many of which are vegan, are clearly marked. Note some dishes are made with fish sauce.

Reston
Busara 11964 Market St. Reston, Va. 703-435-4188 www.busara.com	Thai restaurant with a separate vegetarian section on the menu. Be sure to specify no fish sauce.
Chipotle 12150 Sunset Hills Rd. Reston, Va. 703-435-0888 www.chipotle.com	Inexpensive Tex-Mex fast food restaurant with burritos and bowls of black beans, rice, vegan guacamole, grilled vegetables and several salsas. The pinto beans are not vegetarian.
Lakeside Asia Café 11130-J S. Lakes Dr. Reston, Va. 703-391-9070 www.lakesideasiacafe.com	Pan-Asian restaurant with a separate vegetarian menu section and many vegan choices, including Basil Eggplant, Bamboo Shoots with Tofu Wrapper, and Malaysian Tofu Casserole.
Mama Wok 12022 North Shore Dr. Reston, Va. 703-689-9968 www.mamawokva.com	Offers Chinese cuisine and sushi, in a contemporary and comfortable atmosphere. Most of the vegetarian items are vegan, but be sure to request no fish sauce. Features a number of fresh Chinese vegetables available on the "Chinese Special" section of the menu.
The Perfect Pita 1835 Alexander Bell Dr. Reston, Va. 703-264-2200 theperfectpita.com	Mediterranean fast food restaurant offering delicious varieties of hummus, white bean salad, tabouli and vegetarian pita sandwiches. NOTE: Their hummus contains feta cheese.
Robeks 1835 Fountain Dr. Reston, Va. 703-797-7755 www.robeks.com	This smoothie chain offers many made-to-order smoothies and fresh juices. Some locations serve a tofu wrap and most offer vegan cookies. Visit Robeks.com for more locations in the D.C.-Metro area.

Rosslyn
Chipotle 1735 N. Lynn St. Rosslyn, Va. 703-294-6669 www.chipotle.com	Inexpensive Tex-Mex fast food restaurant with burritos and bowls of black beans, rice, vegan guacamole, grilled vegetables and several salsas. The pinto beans are not vegetarian. Located near the Rosslyn Metro station.

Springfield
The Asian Grill 6228-A Rolling Rd. Springfield, Va. 703-569-4800	Chinese restaurant offering a vegan menu with "beef" and "chicken," served with your choice of nine delicious spicy, sweet and savory sauces, including Thai basil, black pepper, orange or Jung Pao.
Bombay Buffet 7067 Brookfield Plaza Springfield, Va. 703-644-7759	Northern Indian cuisine featuring many vegetarian and vegan dishes. Enjoy the all you can eat buffet for only $3.99 on Tuesdays, and $6.99 for the rest of the week.
Hard Times Cafe 6362 Springfield Plz. Springfield, Va. 703-913-5600 www.hardtimes.com	Relaxed restaurant renowned for its fantastic, homemade vegan chili with soy protein. The veggie burgers are made with egg whites, however. Priced under $7.00.
Hunan West 8938 Burke Lake Rd. Springfield, Va. 703-425-1703	Delicious vegetarian "meat" and Chinese vegetable dishes, including lemon "chicken" and Chinese eggplant in hot garlic sauce.
zpizza 6699-B Frontier Drive Springfield, Va. 703-313-8181 www.zpizza.com	Pizzeria serving brick-oven pizza made with organic dough. Build your own pie or substitute the mozzarella on each pizza with Daiya Vegan Cheese. Other vegan options besides the array of vegetable toppings include their organic tomato sauce, Veggie Meat Crumbles, Chipotle Pesto and Roasted Garlic Sauce. Available for dine in or delivery. Vegan, gluten-free crust also available!

Sterling
Chipotle 21031 Triple Seven Rd, Ste. 190 Sterling, Va. 703-421-5079 www.chipotle.com	Inexpensive Tex-Mex fast food restaurant with burritos and bowls of black beans, rice, vegan guacamole, grilled vegetables and several salsas. The pinto beans are not vegetarian.
Chopsticks House 46900 Cedar Lake Plaza, #140 Sterling, Va. 703-433-6688	Offers several vegetarian dishes including vegetarian chicken, beef, and shrimp.
Robeks 21012 Southbank St. Sterling, Va. 703-444-0920 www.robeks.com	This smoothie chain offers many made-to-order smoothies and fresh juices. Some locations serve a tofu wrap and most offer vegan cookies. Visit Robeks.com for more locations in the D.C.-Metro area.
Robeks 22035 Dulles Retail Plaza Sterling, Va. 703-444-2611 www.robeks.com	This smoothie chain offers many made-to-order smoothies and fresh juices. Some locations serve a tofu wrap and most offer vegan cookies. Visit Robeks.com for more locations in the D.C.-Metro area.
zpizza 22000 Dulles Retail Plaza # 154 Sterling, Va. 703-433-1313 www.zpizza.com	Pizzeria serving brick-oven pizza made with organic dough. Build your own pie or substitute the mozzarella on each pizza with Daiya Vegan Cheese. Other vegan options besides the array of vegetable toppings include their organic tomato sauce, Veggie Meat Crumbles, Chipotle Pesto and Roasted Garlic Sauce. Available for dine in or delivery. Vegan, gluten-free crust also available!

Vienna
Amma Vegetarian Kitchen^V 344-A Maple Ave., E. (Route 123) Vienna, Va. 703-938-5328 www.image-in-asian.com/amma/	All-vegetarian, Indian restaurant offering inexpensive meals. The house special includes three curries, rice, bread, and dessert.
Chipotle 213 Maple Ave. East Vienna, Va. 703-255-1100 www.chipotle.com	Inexpensive Tex-Mex fast food restaurant with burritos and bowls of black beans, rice, vegan guacamole, grilled vegetables and several salsas. The pinto beans are not vegetarian.
East Chateau 146 Maple Ave., West Vienna, Va. 703-255-2588	Chinese restaurant featuring over 20 vegetarian dishes including vegetarian beef, chicken, pork, and shrimp.
Robeks 8359 Leesburg Pike Vienna, Va. 703-883-3886 www.robeks.com	This smoothie chain offers many made-to-order smoothies and fresh juices. Some locations serve a tofu wrap and most offer vegan cookies. Visit Robeks.com for more locations in the D.C.-Metro area.
Sunflower Vegetarian Restaurant^V 2531 Chain Bridge Rd. Vienna, Va. 703-319-3888 www.crystalsunflower.com	Virtually all-vegan restaurant specializing in creative Asian cuisine. The homemade daikon radish cake and fried "chicken" appetizers are local favorites. Also serves a variety of noodles, soups, macrobiotic and soy dishes, as well as delicious vegan desserts.
Tequila Grande 444 Maple Ave. West Vienna, Va. 703-255-5933 www.tequilagrande.com	Mexican restaurant with a separate vegetarian menu section, including burritos and vegetable, mango, and mushroom fajitas. Most items may be ordered without cheese or sour cream. Note that the guacamole is not vegan.

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