Restaurants:
821 Cafe
Great brunch spot, vegan Breakfast Burrito, mimosas and BlackHand coffee! (lunch and dinner too) – vegan desserts by Blackbird Bakery.
821caferva.com825 West Cary Street near VCU
(804) 649-1042
Aladdin’s
Your late night, gotta have it falafel.
aladdinseatery.com801 West Broad Street near VCU
(804) 359-8500
The Alamo
Try the BBQ Portabello Sandwich with a side of texas caviar and an Arnold Palmer, you’ll be glad you did.
www.alamobbqva.com2202 Jefferson Ave. in Churchill
(804) 592-3138
Bellytimber
Restaurant and bar, get the brick oven pizza with Daiya cheese.
1401 Main Street in the Fan
(804) 592-5592
Bev’s Ice Cream
Delicious dairy-free sorbet option.
2911 West Cary Street in Carytown
(804) 204-2387
Black Sheep
Several vegan sandwiches, try the USS WYOMING – it’s not a sub, it’s a battleship!
www.blacksheeprva.com901 W Marshall St in Carver near VCU
(804) 648-1300
Bottoms Up Pizza
A family-friendly pizza joint with fluffy crust, fresh veggies, and now offering Daiya cheese!
9031 West Broad St in Shockoe Bottom
(804) 592-5592
Carytown Burgers and Fries
The place to go when you crave a deep fried veggie burger like there’s no tomorrow. Top with tater tots and and Texas Pete for the “Hot Tot.”
carytownburgersandfries.com3500 West Cary Street in Carytown
(804) 358-5225
Carytown Cupcakes
They always have two vegan options, you might have to try both!
carytown-cupcakes.com3111 West Cary Street in Carytown
(804) 355-2253
The Cask
Just one vegan option, the Tempeh Reuben (hold the cheese), but it’s worth the stop combined with a delicious cold draft beer.
www.thecaskrva.com206 S. Robinson St. in the Fan
(804) 355-2402
Charm School Ice Cream Shop
Vegan options guaranteed! They even have vegan magic shell (what?!) and homemade cones!
311 West Broad Street Downtown
Call for hours
(804) 482-8830
Chef MaMuSu
Veggie/ vegan friendly Africanne food. Definitely try the collard greens!
www.africannechefmamusu.com200 East Main Street Downtown
China Panda
Full mock meat menu, pick up and delivery.
www.chinapandafan.com616 North Sheppard Street in the Fan
(804) 355-6888
Chow House
The Health Nut sandwich is a delicious version of the Bahn mi with a peanut sauce served with raw kale salad. Occasional vegan specials too!
1201 W. Main St in the Fan
(804) 355-2469
City Dogs
Veggie dogs with veggie chili-see how many you can eat.
1309 West Main Street in the Fan near VCU
(804) 359-3647
The Citizen
Get the amazing seared plantain torta with delicious thai slaw. Then get some BBQ tofu spring rolls and herb quinoa salad for later.
www.citizenrva.com/menus/1909 E. Main St Downtown
(804) 780-9038
Crossroads
Several vegan breakfast options (TOFUTTI cream cheese), lunch and desserts too. Local draft beer on tap.
crossroadsrva.com3600 Forest Hill Avenue in Southside
(804) 231-2030
Curry Craft
Delicious Indian cuisine with wonderful vegan entree options!
2915 W. Cary in Carytown
(804) 358-0350
The Daily Kitchen and Bar
Try buckwheat pancakes for brunch. The fried vegan “calamari” is amazing. Also the tofu lettuce wraps, carrot ginger soup, and kale salad!
thedailykitchenandbar.com2934 W Cary St. in Carytown
(804) 342-8990
DeLuca Gelato
Delicious sorbetto with 13 delicious and amazing vegan flavors (the cones are vegan too)
delucagelato.com1362 Gaskins Rd far West End
(804) 741-3202
Doner Kabob
Fava bean falafel with fresh pita and pickles!
3459 W. Cary St. in Carytown
(804) 308-2611
Don’t Look Back
Cheap and delicious veggie, tofu and black bean tacos-try traditional style or go for the vegan Frito Pie.
dontlookbackrva.squarespace.com2929 West Cary Street in Carytwon
(804) 353-TACO (8226)
Edo’s Squid
Lentil soup, broccoletti, and the eggplant penne make an amazing full meal.
411 N Harrison St. in the Fan near VCU
(804) 864-5488
Ellwood Thompson’s
Natural grocery with deli case, bakery, hot bar and salad bar.
ellwoodthompsons.com4 North Thompson Street in Carytown
(804) 359-7525
Extreme Pizza
Soy cheese, yes! Try Pandora’s Box vegan style.
extremepizza.com941 West Broad Street in the Fan near VCU
(804) 359-2030
Fresca
All vegetarian and delicious! get the BBQ on the homemade pita bread.
www.frescaonaddison.com22 South Addison Street in the Fan
(804) 359-8638
Food Not Bombs
Free vegan meal every Sunday at 4pm.
Monroe Park (Belvidere and Main)
Gwarbar
Vegan kool ranch chips, buffalo cauliflower and a hail seitan sandwich and you’re all set!
www.gwarbar.com217 W. Clay St. in Jackson Ward
(804) 918-9352
Harrison Street Coffee Shop
Best BBQ tofu and lentil burger in town, in addition to brunch and sandwiches.
www.harrisonstcafe.com402 North Harrison Street in the Fan near VCU
(804) 359-8060
Heritage
Go for Sunday brunch to get the Big Hot Vegan Mess and a Teetotaler ginger beer. Say hello to Patrick!
www.heritagerva.com1627 W. Main St. in the Fan
(804) 353-4060
Ipanema
So many options, so little time. Start with the Tofu Ceasar Salad.
ipanemaveg.com917 West Grace Street in the Fan near VCU
(804) 213-0190
Kuba Kuba
Veggie paella, black bean soup and tostones to die for.
kubakuba.info1601 Park Avenue in the Fan
(804) 355-8817
Lamplighter
Great breakfast options, veggie sandwiches, sides and coffee. Try the Vandenbergheimer Sandwich with hippie greens!
lamplightercoffee.com-116 S. Addison St in the Fan
(804) 728-2292
-26 N. Morris St. in the Fan near VCU
Full food and coffee menu.
(804) 308-1102
-1719 Summit Ave Roastery Scott’s Addition.
(804) 447-2648 – get your pour-over and a grab and go sandwich.
Mellow Mushroom
Mellow Mushroom
Get the Mega Veggie without the cheese or sub Daiya vegan cheese, it’s loaded with all the veggie goodies and tofu!
mellowmushroom.com/store/richmond-carytown3012 W Cary St in Carytown
(804) 370-8210
The Mill
MEATLESS MONDAYS!
4023 MacArthur Avenue on Northside
themillrva.com(804) 716-1196
Mojo’s
Try the Seitan Philly Cheesesteak for lunch or dinner.
mojotogo.com/welcome733 West Cary Street in the Fan near VCU
(804) 644-6676
Pearl’s Cupcake Shoppe
Worth the drive to the West End for their delicious vegan options.
pearlsbakeshoppe.com5812 Grove Avenue in the far West End
(804) 285-2253
Pelon’s Baja Grill
Delicious breakfast and lunch burritos with Gardein, soy chorizo, or cajun friend tofu as well as Daiya cheese and tofutti sour cream!
www.pelonsbajagrill.com2231 Dabney Road in the West End
(804) 562-4187
Perk! Coffee and Lunchbox
Locally sourced coffee and tea, vegan desserts and the Lillian tofu sandwich.
www.perkbonair.com2620 Buford Road Southside
(804) 320-7375
Phoenix Garden
All vegetarian Vietnamese food. The most amazing pho and bahn mi, you’ve gotta to go at least once. Closed Mondays.
phoenixgarden.net7103 Brook Road Northside
(804) 266-8100
Proper Pie Company
Sweet and savory pies with a promise for a delicious vegan option and the soup is always vegan!
2505 East Broad Street
(804)343-7437
Quickness RVA
Delivery by bike to several places on this list!
quicknessrva.com/menus(804) 938-5021
Relay Foods
Online local markets, artisans, and farmers’ products. Multiple pick up sites.
relayfoods.comSen Organic Small Plate
“Bridging French and Vietnamese cuisine” this little place has several great vegan options including a lemongrass tofu Bahn Mi and vegan Pho.
www.senorganicsmallplate.com2901 West Cary St. in Carytown
(804) 355-0736
Spiral Noodle
Customize your own veggie broth pho and enjoy the sauce bar!
3131 W. Cary St. in Carytown
(804) 355-0888
Sticky Rice
Great tofu bowls, veggie sushi and a bucket of tots.
ilovestickyrice.com2232 West Main Street in the Fan
(804) 358-7870
Sugar & Twine Coffee Shop
Vegan sandwiches, vegan desserts, VEGAN BOMBS!
2928 West Cary Street in Carytown
(804) 204-1755
Strange Matter
Restaurant and arcade by day, music venue by night. Dedicated to serving the vegan with many breakfast, sandwich and appetizer options. Try the vegan buffalo wings or challenge yourself to the Revenge.
www.strangematterrva.com929 W. Grace Street in the Fan by VCU
(804)447-4763
Shoredog Cafe
Tofu scramble or tofu “egg” patty and Lamplighter coffee for breakfast but no vegan lunch or dinner options.
435 Ridge Road far West End
(804) 716-0999
Shoryuken Ramen
Quick and delicious Veggie Classic ramen and tofu rice bowl.
www.shoryukenramen.com900 W. Franklin St. in the Fan by VCU
(804) 855-4246
Sweet Frog
Always a soy based peanut butter option for the vegans.
3137 West Cary St in Carytown or 815 West Cary St. near VCU
(804) 717-9107
Union Market
Harvest tofu or a TLT sandwich, fresh salads, and house pickled local veggies.
www.unionmarketrva.com2306 Jefferson Ave in Church Hill
(804) 716-7233
WPA Bakery
Vegan donuts every Sunday and many vegan cakes and pies available.
The Southside location serves a vegan breakfast sandwich you need to try.
2707 East Marshall St in Church Hill or 3414 Semmes Ave Southside
(804) 716-9797 or (804) 477-6449
ZZaamm!
Spicy tofu bowl with your choice of Korean fixins.
3300 West Cary St. in Carytown
(804) 447-3818
FOOD CARTS:
foodtruckcourt.comBoka Tako Truck —Asian tofu (hold the kimchee) and grilled eggplant tacos are amazing.
Goatacado — All vegetarian with wonderful vegan options. The Athena quinoa bowl (hold the cheese) is amazing! Now has a permanent PopUp inside Carytown Bicycle Company in Carytown.
King of Pops — All natural, fresh fruit frozen pops. Several vegan options.
Mean Bird – Veggie Bird fried chick’n, crispy brussels sprouts, and Cajun fries are the favorites!
Pizza Tonight — Get your own fresh brick oven baked personal pizza with no cheese. Try the potato and fig.
Thai Cabin — Tofu drunken noodle and veggie pad thai lettuce wraps are so delicious.
Sammich – Try the ginger marinated tofu sandwich
FARMER’S MARKETS:
Carytown Farmers Market
Sundays 11 am – 3 pm, July through mid Nov.
3201 W. Cary Street in Carytown (Wells Fargo Parking Lot)
Richmond, VA 23221
carytownmarket.comSt. Stephen’s Farmers Market
Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon, May 4 through Oct. 26.
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 6000 Grove Ave.
saintstephensrichmond.netHardywood Farmers Market
Wednesdays, 4-8 p.m., May 8 through Dec. 4.
Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, 2408 Ownby Lane
17th Street Farmers Market
South of the James
Saturdays 8am-12pm, May 4 through Dec. 7
Forest Hill Park
Forest Hill Ave & 42nd Street
Richmond, VA 23225
growrva.comByrdhouse Market
Tuesdays3:00 – 6:30, May – October
Behind the Randolph Community Center swimming pool at 1507 Grayland Ave.
Richmond, VA 23220
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