All-Vegetarian 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.

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All-Vegetarian
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Restaurants Serving
Mock Meats

Restaurants Serving
Vegan Cheese Pizza

District of Columbia

Adams Morgan
Amsterdam Falafel Shop^V 2425 18th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-234-1969 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.

Columbia Heights/Mount Pleasant

Sticky Fingers Bakery^V

1370 Park Rd., N.W.
Washington, D.C.
202-299-9700
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.

Downtown
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.
Java Green^V 1020 19th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-775-8899 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. Open Monday-Friday untill 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!
Maoz Vegetarian^V 1817 M St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-290-3117 maozusa.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.
Nirvana Express^V 1875 I St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-223-0123	Smaller version of the popular all-vegetarian Indian restaurant, Nirvana, serving a variety of vegan dishes including vegan lentil and rice breakfast pancakes and tofu scramble. Located in the International Square food court.
Pedro and Vinny’s^V 1500 K St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 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.

Dupont Circle
Cafe Green^V 1513 17th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-234-0505 javagreencafe.com	All-vegan, organic, full-service restaurant and bar. Enjoy menu items using local, seasonal ingredients, such as Raw Pizza, Vegan Steak n’ Cheese Sandwich, and hand-made Gnocchi, plus a variety of raw selections, smoothies, and desserts. Extensive brunch menu on Sundays until 4pm! A 5-minute walk from the Dupont Circle Metro. Cafe Green hosts a COK benefit day on the third Wednesday of every month. Simply mention Compassion Over Killing while dining and a portion of your bill will go toward COK’s farmed animal advocacy efforts.
Science Club^V 1136 19th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-775-0747 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.

Howard Univ./Shaw
Everlasting Life Cafe^V 2928 Georgia Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-232-1700	Located inside a fantastic vegan market. Offers an all-vegan hot and cold soul food bar and a variety of smoothies. Located near the Columbia Heights Metro station.
Soul Vegetarian Cafe^V 2606 Georgia Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-328-7685 soulvegetarian.com	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.

Upper Northwest
Senbeb Café^V 6224 3rd St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-249-0917	All-vegan cafe featuring "meat" sandwiches, raw options, and daily specials. A 15-minute walk from the Takoma Metro station.

Maryland

Capitol Heights
Everlasting Life Health Complex and Organic Market^V 9185 Central Ave. Capitol Heights, Md. 301-324-6900	Three great departments under one roof: a deli and juice bar, bookstore, and sit-down dining area. All-vegan and a local favorite.

Clarksville
Great Sage^V 5809 Clarksville Square Dr. Clarksville, Md. 443-535-9400 great-sage.com	All-vegan, organic restaurant. Menu changes seasonally with vegan brunch on Sundays until 3pm. Gluten-free and soy-free menu items are noted.

College Park
Berwyn Cafe^V 5010 Berwyn Rd. College Park, Md. 301-345-9898 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.

Columbia
Mango Grove^V 6365-B Dobbin Rd. Columbia, Md. 410-884-3426 themangogrove.com	Fantastic all-vegetarian Indian restaurant. Not open daily; be sure to call for hours

Gaithersburg
Madras Palace^V 74 Bureau Dr. Gaithersburg, Md. 301-977-1600 madraspalaceusa.com	All-vegetarian Indian food with a great lunch buffet daily.

Hyattsville
Woodlands^V 8046 New Hampshire Ave. Hyattsville, Md. 301-434-4202 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.

Rockville
The Vegetable Garden^V 11618 Rockville Pike Rockville, Md. 301-468-9301 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 yuanfuvegetarian.com	All-vegan Chinese restaurant with a wide selection of vegetarian meats, along with delicious vegetable, noodle, soup and tofu dishes.

Takoma Park
The Organic Falafel Stand^V 7224 Carroll Ave. Takoma Park, Md. 301-512-7535 theorganicfalafelstand.com	All-vegan stand featuring hearty soups seasonally, 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.

Virginia

Arlington
Saran Cuisine^V 5157 N. Lee Hwy. Arlington, Va. 703-533-3600	All-vegetarian Indian fare. Weekday lunch buffet for $7.99, $8.99 weekends; $5.99 per pound for carry-out. Ask which dishes have dairy.

Chantilly
Lotus Vegetarian Restaurant^V 13872 Metrotech Dr. Chantilly, Va. 703-378-6888 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.

Fairfax
Saravana Palace^V 11725 Lee Hwy., #A15 Fairfax, Va. 703-218-4182 saravanapalaceva.com	All-vegetarian Indian restaurant priced from $3.00 to $12.50. Lunch buffets for $7.95 on weekdays and $9.95 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.
Woodlands^V 4078 Jermantown Rd. Fairfax, Va. 703-385-1996 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
Sunflower Vegetarian Restaurant^V 6304 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, Va. 703-237-3888 crystalsunflower.com	All-vegetarian 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.

Herndon
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.

Vienna
Amma Vegetarian Kitchen^V 344-A Maple Ave., E. (Rte. 123) Vienna, Va. 703-938-5328 ammavegkitchen.com	All-vegetarian, Indian restaurant offering inexpensive meals. The house special includes three curries, rice, bread, and dessert.
Sunflower Vegetarian Restaurant^V 2531 Chain Bridge Rd. Vienna, Va. 703-319-3888 crystalsunflower.com	All-vegetarian 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.

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