Celebrate Vegan Pizza Day in DC!

Few things are more delightful than chowing down on the perfect slice of pizza pie. Rounded dough doused in delicious sauce, sprinkled with more than a handful of veggies, smothered with gooey vegan cheese and cooked to perfection makes a scrumptious animal-friendly meal.

Thankfully, an increasing number of pizzerias—from national chains to independent restaurants—are catering to the growing number of caring consumers demanding vegan versions of this popular food, and now it’s easier than ever to find vegan cheese at a variety of restaurants.

To celebrate this growing trend, the makers of Teese Vegan Cheese and popular blogger Quarrygirl have declared a national Vegan Pizza Day on Sat., Jan. 29!  And Washingtonians don’t have to look far to find a slice. From Adams Morgan to Chinatown, from Arlington to Silver Spring, here’s a listing of some of the best places to get your fill on Vegan Pizza Day:

Astor Mediterranean  in Adams Morgan - Make any of their delicious pizzas animal-friendly by adding vegan cheese to any pie!  Second location in Arlington. Photo from The42 Bus

Café Green in Dupont Circle – Offering a California and Venetian raw, vegan pizza topped with cashew cheese.

Duccini’s Pizza  on U St. - Offering large and personal sized 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.

Pete’s Apizza   in both Columbia Heights and Tenleytown - New Haven-style pizzeria just steps from the Columbia Heights Metro station. Toppings include fried Italian eggplant, sautéed Savoy spinach, arugula and vegan cheese. Photo from City Life Eats

Red Rocks Firebrick in Columbia Heights - 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. Photo from On Tap Online

Washington Deli in Downtown - Offers a separate vegan menu including mock meats, vegan cheese pizza, "meatball" subs, and more. Photo from Logan Restaurant Guide

Bread and Brew in Dupont Circle - Make any of their pizzas vegan by adding vegan cheese! Photo from DC Vegan

Pizzeria Paradiso in Dupont and Georgetown - A local favorite. Upscale pizza parlor priced under $19.25. Substitutedelicious vegan cheese on any pizza.  Second location in Georgetown. Photo from Soy Happy

Comet Ping Pong in Friendship Heights - This popular neighborhood pizzeria, committed to sustainability, sources most of its ingredients locally, jars its own pizza sauce, and offers delicious vegan cheese on any pizza! Photo from FindOutDC

Pumpernickel’s Bagelry and Caterer in Friendship Heights - Dine in and catering with separate vegan menus for breakfast and lunch, including veggie meats, vegan cheese pizza, and “meatball” subs.

Busboys and Poets in several locations around the DC area - Café and performance space featuring over a dozen vegan dishes, including vegan pepperoni calzones and soy cheese pizza!  Photo from Menuism

Ella’s Wood Fired Pizza in Chinatown- Upscale pizza parlor with delicious all-vegan soy cheese available on any pizza!

Zpizza in several locations in and around DC- Serving brick-oven pizza made with vegan cheese and veggie meat crumbles. The Chinatown, Silver Spring, Alexandria (Duke Street), Arlington, Falls Church, Manassas, and Haymarket zpizza locations will be serving vegan pizza by the slice on Vegan Pizza Day! Photo from Quarry Girl

Moroni & Brothers Restaurant in Upper Northwest - Small family-owned eatery specializing in gourmet wood-fired pizzas, which can be made with vegan cheese upon request. Photo from DC Metro Mix

Rustik Tavern in Bloomingdale – Create a tasty, animal-friendly meal by adding vegan cheese to any of their pizzas.

The Daily Dish Restaurant  in Silver Spring - Offers all-vegan soy cheese on all of its mouthwatering homemade pizzas.

Roscoe’s Pizzeria  in Takoma Park - Napoli-style pizzeria with an excellent selection of vegetarian and vegan options (including vegan cheese and pepperoni) and a full bar.

Lost Dog Café   in Arlington- Offers vegan soy cheese for their pizzas. Choose from a huge list of toppings to make your own pizza.

Toscana Grill in Arlington  - Eco-friendly Italian restaurant featuring a large vegan menu with entrees that include vegan pizza, Chick’n Marsala, Chick’n Piccata and more!

So whether your preference is deep dish, brick oven, or hand tossed, stop by one of these establishments on Sat., Jan. 29 for Vegan Pizza Day—and don’t forget to tell them VegDC.com sent you!

Are we missing your favorite place to get vegan pizza? Let us know and suggest a restaurant!