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

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 lots of vegan options on the toppings bar to create your own sandwich. Open late-night. Priced under $5.50. A 10-minute walk from the Woodley Park/Adams Morgan Metro station.
Asylum 2471 18th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-319-9353 www.asylumdc.com	Vegetarian-friendly pub with separate all-vegan menus for dinner as well as weekend brunch. Favorites include Mexican vegan cheese pizza, B.L.T. Vegan-Style, vegan tacos, and Asylum’s two vegan burgers. The bargain-priced vegan brunch is fantastic! Also serves soymilk for coffee drinks and soy margarine. A 10-minute walk from the Woodley Park/Adams Morgan Metro station.
Bossa Organic Bistro & Lounge 2463 18th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-667-0088 www.bossaproject.com	All-organic bistro and lounge with a daily vegetarian special (not always vegan, however, so please ask your server), along with other meat-free and vegan options. Priced from $6 to $13. A 15-minute walk from both the Dupont Circle and Woodley Park/Adams Morgan Metro stations.
El Khartoum Restaurant 1782 Florida Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-986-5031	Middle Eastern food priced from $3.00 to $6.50. The falafel pita is a delicious bargain at $3.00. Located near the U St./Cardozo Metro station.
Ghana Cafe 2465 18th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-387-3845 www.ghanacafe.com	Offers many vegan Ghanian dishes, priced under $13.95. A 10-minute walk from the Woodley Park/Adams Morgan Metro station.
Jolt ’N Bolt Coffee and Tea House 1918 18th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-232-0077	Inexpensive cafe offering several vegan options including Indian dishes, vegetarian burgers, hummus wraps, and soy drinks. A 10-minute walk from the Dupont Circle Metro station.
Julia’s Empanadas 2452 18th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-328-6232 juliasempanadas.com	Offers a vegetarian (always vegan) empanada daily for only $3.00. The dessert empanadas have egg wash on the dough. A 10-minute walk from the Woodley Park/Adams Morgan Metro station.
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. Meals priced under $12.95. A 15-minute walk from both the Dupont Circle and Woodley Park/Adams Morgan Metro stations.
M’Dawg Haute Dogs 2418 18th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-328-8284 www.m-dawg.com	The menu at this "topping bar" themed eatery includes Tofurky’s sausages (Bratwurst, Kielbasa, and Italian Sausage) as well as veggie chili. Open until 4 a.m. on weekends. A 10-minute walk from both the Dupont Circle and Woodley Park/Adams Morgan Metro stations.
Meskerem 2434 18th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-462-4100 www.meskeremonline.com	Great Ethiopian food with a vegetarian section on the menu. Known for its culturally rich atmosphere. All meals priced under $12. A 10-minute walk from the Woodley Park/Adams Morgan Metro station.
North Sea Restaurant 2479 18th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-332-7628	Chinese restaurant offering great mock meats, including vegan beef, chicken, and shrimp. Meals priced from $6.95 to $8.95. A 10-minute walk from the Woodley Park/Adams Morgan Metro station.
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 with TVP (textured vegetable protein), including sweet and sour, sesame, and General Tso’s. Most dishes priced around $9.95. Wide selection of tofu dishes and even vegan dumplings. A 10-minute walk from the Dupont Circle Metro station.
Yazuzu 2120 18th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-319-8989 www.yazuzu.com	A fun and friendly Middle Eastern eatery with over a dozen vegetarian options including hummus, okra salad and a Persian cutting board salad. On the dessert menu, the baklava is vegan.

Anacostia
Secrets of Nature’s Health Food 3923 S. Capitol St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 202-562-0041	Health food store with a mostly vegetarian restaurant inside that serves a variety of mock meats, including vegetarian shrimp, sausage, and spare ribs (mock meats with egg whites are labeled). Serves vegan Tofutti soft-serve ice cream and breakfast every day. Priced from $0.75 to $8.50.

Capitol Hill
Burrito Brothers 205 Pennsylvania Ave., S.E. Washington, D.C. 202-543-6835	Fast-food Tex-Mex fare including bean and rice burritos, taco salads, and vegan chili. The beans, rice, tortillas, and guacamole are all vegan. Be careful as the super-sized burrito comes with cheese. The taco salad can easily be made vegan by requesting no cheese and no sour cream. Priced from $4.00 to $6.00. Located near the Capitol South Metro station.
Burrito Brothers 50 Massachusetts Ave. N.E. Washington, D.C. 202-289-3652	Fast-food Tex-Mex fare including bean and rice burritos, taco salads, and vegan chili. The beans, rice, tortillas, and guacamole are all vegan. Be careful as the super-sized burrito comes with cheese. The taco salad can easily be made vegan by requesting no cheese and no sour cream. Priced from $4.00 to $6.00. Located in Union Station at the Union Station Metro station.
Old Siam Thai Cuisine 406 8th St, S.E. Washington, D.C. 202-544-SIAM www.theoldsiamrestaurant.com	Veg-friendly Thai restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Menu includes Spicy Basil Stir Fry, Vegetable Green Curry and Pad Woon Sen Jae. Note that the Panang Tofu is made with fish sauce. Priced under $9.95.
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. Other dishes on the vegetarian menu are vegan.
Thai Roma 313 Pennsylvania Ave., S.E. Washington, D.C. 202-544-2338 www.thairomarestaurant.com	Thai cuisine including vegan appetizers and entrees. The vegetarian section has 16 entrees, including mock duck, and the "Rice, Noodles, & Pasta" section features a vegan option. Many dishes can be made vegan by requesting no eggs. Priced under $12. Located near the Capitol South Metro station.
Wellness Cafe 325 Pennsylvania Ave., S.E. Washington, D.C. 202-543-2266 www.wellnesscafedc.com	Formerly called Good Health Natural Foods. Juice bar and lunch buffet in a primarily vegetarian health food store. Also offers catering. Located near the Capitol South Metro station.

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.
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. Priced under $9.00. Located near the Cleveland Park Metro station.

Columbia Heights/Mount Pleasant
Dos Gringos Café 3116 Mt. Pleasant St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-462-1159 www.dosgringoscafe.com	Built inside a converted rowhouse, complete with a porch and patio, this café offers refreshingly comfortably and home-like dining atmosphere, Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the menu includes a variety of affordable vegetarian and vegan options such as tofu scramble and veggie chili burrito. Coffee drinks can be made with soy milk. Priced under $6.00. Located near the Columbia Heights Metro station on the green line.
Julia’s Empanadas 3239 14th St. Washington, D.C. 202-328-0008 juliasempanadas.com	Offers a vegetarian (always vegan) empanada daily for only $3.00. The dessert empanadas have egg wash on the dough.
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. Offers a great selection of vegetable toppings, including eggplant and arugula. Vegan soy cheese is available upon request.
Sticky Fingers Bakery^V 1370 Park Rd., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-299-9700 www.stickyfingersbakery.com	Scrumptious 100-percent vegan desserts and vegan soft-serve "ice cream!" Visit the storefront or place wholesale and catering orders. In addition to being an award-winning vegan bakery, Sticky Fingers Bakery has reopened in a larger location with an expanded all-vegan menu! The new café features gourmet coffee, delicious sandwiches, salads, chili-cheese dogs, and other mouth-watering items. Treat yourself to a flavorful “egg and sausage” sandwich, dairy-free yogurt parfait, or mac n’ cheese. New savory items are appearing all the time! Also featuring free WI-FI. Located one block north of the Columbia Heights Metro station (on the green line).
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 dairy-free.

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. Priced from $6.45 to $11.95. Located near the McPherson Square Metro station.
Burrito Brothers 1825 I St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-887-8266	Fast-food Tex-Mex fare including bean and rice burritos, taco salads, and vegan chili. The beans, rice, tortillas, and guacamole are all vegan. Be careful as the super-sized burrito comes with cheese. The taco salad can easily be made vegan by requesting no cheese and no sour cream. Priced from $4.00 to $6.00. Located near the Farragut West Metro station.
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, 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 that allows you to customize your order with black beans, rice, vegan guacomole, and various toppings. Please note that the pinto beans are not vegetarian. Located near both the Farragut West and Farragut North Metro stations.
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. Couscous Café also provide full service catering. Priced under $7.99. Located near the Farragut North Metro station on the red line.
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 "build your own" baked potato and salads bars featuring several vegan options. There’s always at least one vegan soup which changes daily. Closes at 3:45 p.m. Located near the Metro Center metro station.
Equinox 818 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-331-8118 www.equinoxrestaurant.com	Offers vegan options for lunch and vegan three-, four-, and six-course meals for dinner. Uses seasonal and locally grown ingredients whenever possible. Located near the Farragut West Metro station.
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 www.javagreen.net	All-vegetarian cafe with a nearly all-vegan menu, including mock meats, vegan soy cheese, and so much more. Try the VegDC sandwich (soy ham and vegan cheese), veggie drumsticks, veggie chicken rice wrap, and the many tofu dishes. Priced from $5.95 to $12.50. Also serves delicious soy drinks and caters. A local favorite. Donates 15% of your bill to COK the third Saturday of each month. A 5-minute walk from both the Farragut North and Farragut West Metro stations.
Juice Joint 1025 Vermont Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-347-6783 www.juicejointcafe.com	Sandwiches, wraps, stir-fries, fruit juices, and smoothies. Although the option isn’t advertised on the menu, any breakfast egg wraps can be made with tofu instead of eggs; leave off the cheese for a vegan breakfast. All soups always vegan. Prices range from $5.00 to $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 fare for $7.00 to $9.00. 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 www.dcmenus.com/mehran_gw.html	Kabob house with free delivery service and a separate vegetarian section on the menu. Most vegetarian items are vegan, including Gobi Aloo, Aloo Saag, and Channa Masala. Priced under $6.35. A 5-minute walk from the Foggy Bottom/GWU Metro station.
Nirvana^V 1810 K St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-223-5043 www.dcnirvana.com	All-vegetarian Indian restaurant priced from $3.95 to $10.95. Delicious lunch buffets Mon.—Sat. Located near Farragut West Metro station.
Pasta a la Cart^V 2121 H St. Washington, D.C.	All-vegetarian pasta cart serving penne with marinara sauce and a variety of toppings. Perfect for a quick yet hearty lunch. Open from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during George Washington University’s school year. A 5-minute walk from the Foggy Bottom/GWU Metro station.
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. Vegan options are clearly marked. Priced from $11.00 to $65.00. 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 Asian-inspired cuisine. Offers many vegetarian and vegan as-is dishes, and tea house staff refer to a detailed chart showing what animal-based ingredients to leave off to veganize each dish. Meals priced under $8.50. Located near both the Farragut North and Farragut West Metro stations.
Thai Kitchen 2311 M St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-452-6090	Thai restaurant with separate vegetarian section on menu. Most vegetarian dishes are vegan, including such favorites as Pad Thai Jay and Tofu and Basil Jay. Priced from $7.50 to $9.95. A 10-minute walk from the Foggy Bottom/GWU Metro station.
Thai Place 2134 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-298-8204 www.thaiplacerestaurant.com	Delicious Thai fare listed in an extensive vegetarian section on the menu. Try the Vegetable Pad Thai, Rama Tofu, and Panang Tofu. Priced under $8. 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	Carry-out lunch and office catering, with a separate vegan menu including mock meats, vegan pizza, salads, falafel, and more. A 5- to 10-minute walk from both the Farragut West and Farragut North Metro stations.
Moe’s Southwest Grill 1331 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W. Food Hall (L2) Wasington, D.C. 202-393-0699 www.moes.com	This inexpensive Tex-Mex chain offers delicious burritos, fajitas, and tacos with tofu and vegan guacamole. Priced under $6.00. Be sure to specify no cheese and no sour cream.

Dupont Circle
Bua 1635 P St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-265-0828 www.buathai.com	Thai restaurant offering a separate vegetarian menu section priced at $7.95. A 5-minute walk from the Dupont Circle Metro station.
Chipotle 1629 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-387-8261 www.chipotle.com	Inexpensive Tex-Mex fast food restaurant that allows you to customize your order with black beans, rice, vegan guacomole, and various toppings. Please note that the pinto beans are not vegetarian. Located near the Dupont Circle Metro station.
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. Most entrees priced from $8.95 to $10.95. Located near the Dupont Circle Metro station.
D.C. Cafe 2035 P St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-887-5819	Greek and Mediterranean restaurant featuring many dishes clearly labeled as vegan, including spinach pie, mousaka, and a variety of hummus and falafel dishes. Priced from $ 3.99 to $11.99. One of the few area restaurants open late, until 5:00 a.m. Located near the Dupont Circle Metro station.
Dupont Circle Legends Restaurant & Carry Out 2157 P St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-296-2333	Classic, family-owned, Washington restaurant serving varieties of Mediterranean foods on a separate vegetarian section on the menu. Make sure to specify no yogurt. Priced from $5.00 to $6.75. Located near the Dupont Circle Metro station.
Julia’s Empanadas 1221 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-861-8828 juliasempanadas.com	Offers a vegetarian (always vegan) empanada daily for only $3.00. The dessert empanadas have egg wash on the dough.
Levante’s 1320 19th St., N.W., D.C. Washington, D.C. 202-293-3244 www.levantes.com	Serves several vegetarian Middle Eastern dishes, such as hummus, baba ghanouj, and falafel, as well as vegan salads and pastas. Priced from $4.95 to $17.95. Located near the Dupont Circle Metro station.
Meiwah Restaurant 1200 New Hampshire Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-833-2888 www.meiwahrestaurant.com	Chinese fare priced around $9.50 with a vegetarian section on the menu and a separate menu of tofu dishes. Located near the Dupont Circle Metro station.
Pizzeria Paradiso 2029 P St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-223-1245 www.eatyourpizza.com	Upscale pizza parlor priced from $10.75 to $19.25. Substitute delicious vegan soy cheese on any pizza! A 5-minute walk from the Dupont Circle Metro station.
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. Make sure to specify no fish sauce. Lunch prices start at $6.95, dinner from $7.95. Located near the Dupont Circle Metro station.
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.
Straits of Malaya 1836 18th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-483-1483	Delicious, vegetarian-friendly Malaysian restaurant. Menu states: "Most entrees can be served as vegetarian dishes and we can, if you wish, add tofu as well." Priced from $11.95 to $21.95. Be sure to specify no fish or eggs. A 15-minute walk from both the Dupont Circle and Woodley Park/Adams Morgan Metro stations.
Teaism Dupont Circle 2009 R St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-667-3827 www.teaism.com	Atmospheric tea house featuring Asian-inspired cuisine. Offers many vegetarian and vegan as-is dishes, and tea house staff refer to a detailed chart showing what animal-based ingredients to leave off to veganize each dish. Meals priced under $8.00. Located near the Dupont Circle Metro station.
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. Priced from $6.00 to $8.00. Located near the Dupont Circle Metro station.
Uni 2122 P St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-833-8038	Japanese restaurant specializing in sushi with more than a dozen vegetarian dishes, including shiitake mushroom rolls, kappa, and veggie tempura maki. Priced from $3.50 to $8.00. Located near the Dupont Circle Metro station.
Zorba’s Cafe 1612 20th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-387-8555 www.zorbascafe.com	Greek cuisine priced from $7.00 to $9.00. Try the falafel, 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 that allows you to customize your order with black beans, rice, vegan guacomole, and various toppings. Please note that the pinto beans are not vegetarian. Located near the Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro station.
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 prices under $12.50. Substitute delicious, all-vegan soy cheese on any pizza! Located across the street from the 9th 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. Priced under $8.95. Located near the Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro station.
Teaism Penn Quarter 400 Eighth St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-638-6010 www.teaism.com	Atmospheric tea house featuring Asian-inspired cuisine. Offers many vegetarian and vegan as-is dishes, and tea house staff refer to a detailed chart showing what animal-based ingredients to leave off to veganize each dish. Meals priced under $8.00. Located near both the Archives/Navy Memorial and Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro stations.
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 containing 24 items. Many are already vegan with restaurant willing to veganize any dish.

Georgetown
Amma Vegetarian Kitchen^V 3291 M St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-625-6625	All-vegetarian, Indian restaurant offering most meals under $8.00. The $10.99 House Special includes three curries, rice, bread, and dessert. A 15-minute walk from both the Foggy Bottom/GWU and Rosslyn Metro stations.
Busara 2340 Wisconsin Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-337-2340 www.busara.com	Thai restaurant with a separate vegetarian section on the menu. Priced under $9.95. 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 that allows you to customize your order with black beans, rice, vegan guacomole, and various toppings. Please note that the pinto beans are not vegetarian. A 15-minute walk from both the Foggy Bottom/GWU and Rosslyn Metro stations.
Harmony Cafe 3287 M St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-338-3881	While this pan-Asian restaurant is not all-vegetarian, virtually everything on the menu can be made vegan. Great meat analogs. A local favorite. Priced under $10.00. A 10- to 15-minute walk from both the Foggy Bottom/GWU and Rosslyn Metro stations.
Miss Saigon 3057 M St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-333-5545	Vietnamese restaurant with a separate vegetarian section which includes several tofu and mock duck dishes. Priced under $10.00. Make sure to specify no fish sauce. A 15-minute walk from both the Foggy Bottom/GWU and Rosslyn Metro stations.
Pizzeria Paradiso 3282 M St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-337-1245 www.eatyourpizza.com	Upscale pizza parlor priced from $10.75 to $19.25. Substitute delicious vegan soy 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 $3.25 to $4.50 sandwiches listed in a separate vegetarian section on the menu. Open until 3:00 a.m. Sunday through Wednesday, 4:30 a.m. Thursday through Saturday. A 15-minute walk from both the Foggy Bottom/GWU and Rosslyn Metro stations.

Howard Univ./Shaw
Everlasting Life/Eternity Juice Bar^V 2928 Georgia Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-232-1700 www.everlastinglife.net	All-vegan, community-owned, and mostly organic grocery store and deli. Deli serves vegan soft-serve ice cream and Soul Vegetarian fare (see separate listing). Raw and cooked foods under $5.00. Located near the Columbia Heights Metro station.
Soul Vegetarian Restaurant & Exodus Carry-Out^V 2606 Georgia Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-328-7685 www.kingdomofyah.com /Soul%20Vegetarian%20Worldwide.html	Soul Vegetarian offers 100-percent vegan soul food. Fantastic Sunday brunch. Prices range from $4.00 to $9.00. Definitely a local favorite. Also offers an extensive vegan catering menu. Located near the Howard University/Shaw 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. Entrees priced from $11.00 to $16.00. Located near the Howard University/Shaw and Mt. Vernon Square 7th St./Convention Center Metro stations.

Smithsonian/Federal
Mitsitam Café National Museum of the American Indian 4th St. & Independence Ave., S.W. Washington, D.C. 202-633-1000	Authentic American Indian cuisine with a variety of vegan dishes made with accord squash, potatoes, quinoa, beans, and jicama available at five regional states. Located near the L’Enfant Plaza Metro station.

Tenleytown
Chipotle 4301 Wisconsin Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-237-0602 www.chipotle.com	Inexpensive Tex-Mex fast food restaurant that allows you to customize your order with black beans, rice, vegan guacomole, and various toppings. Please note that 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	Thai food priced under $7.00. Menu includes a vegetarian section (just specify no eggs). Located near the Tenleytown/AU Metro station.
Prince Cafe 4629 41st St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-362-0080 www.cafeprince.com	Offers several vegetarian Middle Eastern and Indian dishes. Priced under $8.95. Located near the Tenleytown/AU Metro station.

U St./Cardozo
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 at $2.95. 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 bookstore featuring over a dozen vegan dishes including vegan calzones and soy cheese pizza. Dinner theater is offered most nights and is generally free and open to the public. Open until midnight Sun. - Thur. and until 2 a.m. on Fri. and Sat. Located near the U St./Cardozo Metro station.
Food for Thought (inside The Black Cat) 1811 14th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-797-1095 www.blackcatdc.com/food.html	Food for Thought’s mostly vegetarian/vegan fare served in a smoke-free cafe inside the Black Cat, a popular D.C. club. The vegan nachos and lasagna are local favorites. Offers three vegan dinner options, as well as sandwiches and sides. Priced from $2.75 to $10.00. Located near the U St./Cardozo Metro station.
Nightclub 9:30 815 V St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-265-0930 www.930.com	Fantastic music venue with shows every night and a menu offering many vegetarian selections, including vegan taco salad. Vegan items are clearly marked. Priced from $4.75 to $6.25. A 5-minute walk from the U Street/Cardozo Metro station.
Peking Express 1338 U St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-986-3939	Chinese restaurant offering over a dozen vegetarian entrees including TVP Chicken with Cashew Nuts and TVP Chicken with Mixed Vegetable. The other four TVP dishes are made with egg. Priced under $9.00. Located near the U Street/Cardozo Metro station.
Sala Thai 1301 U St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-462-1333 www.salathaidc.com	Thai restaurant with a vegetarian section on the menu. Priced under $9.00. Located near the U St./Cardozo Metro station.

Upper Northwest
Nile Market & Restaurant 7815 Georgia Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-882-1130	Inexpensive Ethiopian restaurant with a sizable vegetarian section on the menu, including more than ten vegan meals under $8.75. A 15-minute walk from the Silver Spring Metro station.
Savory Metro 314 Carroll St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-545-8800	Savory Metro’s newly expanded all-vegan "Compassionate Cuisine" menu now includes delicious items like a "Sunrise Sandwich" (made with mock ham) and a Vegan LaCroque (grilled sandwich with mock ham and soy cheese). The menu also includes tofu scramble, fresh pita wrap with tofu and veggies as well as vegan cream cheese for bagels. And you’ll find vegan desserts in the deli case! Located across from the Takoma Metro station.
Senbeb Café^V 6224 3rd St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-249-0917	Mostly vegan cafe featuring mock meat sandwiches, biscuits and gravy, and daily specials. Breakfast available on Saturdays. Priced under $9.00. 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. Priced under $9.00. Located near the Van Ness/UDC Metro station.
Pumpernickel’s Deli 5504 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-244-9505 www.pumpdeli.com	Carry-out lunch and office catering with a separate vegan menu including mock meats, vegan pizza, salads, falafel, 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 the "Vegetarian Corner," an extensive vegetarian section on menu. Most dishes are vegan. Those prepared with eggs are clearly labeled and can be made vegan by request. Priced under $9.00. Located by the Van Ness/UDC Metro station.

Woodley Park
Chipotle 2600 Connecticut Ave. Washington, D.C. 202-299-9111 www.chipotle.com	Inexpensive Tex-Mex fast food restaurant that allows you to customize your order with black beans, rice, vegan guacomole, and various toppings. Please note that the pinto beans are not vegetarian. Located near the Woodley Park/Adams Morgan Metro station.
Jandara 2606 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-387-8876	Thai cuisine priced from $7.00 to $8.00. 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. Priced from $4.50 to $13.50. Located near the Woodley Park/Adams Morgan Metro station. Please note that the pita bread is made with dairy.
Mama Ayesha’s 1967 Calvert St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-232-5431	Arabic diner with vegan specialties such as couscous, grape leaves, and vegetable-filled cabbage. Priced from $9.50 to $12.50. Located near the Woodley Park/Adams Morgan Metro station.

Maryland

Aspen Hill
Chipotle 13501 Connecticut Ave. Aspen Hill, Md. 301-598-2215 www.chipotle.com	Inexpensive Tex-Mex fast food restaurant that allows you to customize your order with black beans, rice, vegan guacomole, and various toppings. Please note that the pinto beans are not vegetarian.

Beltsville
Caribbean Delight II 11000 Baltimore Ave. Beltsville, Md. 301-595-4667	West Indian carry-out with great vegetarian entrees and sides. Try the curried vegetables, fried plantain, and vegetable patties. Priced under $6.50.
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 Bethesda 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. Priced from $4.75 to $5.50. A 15-minute walk from the Bethesda Metro station.
bd’s Mongolian Barbeque 7201 Wisconsin Ave. Bethesda, Md. 301-657-1080 www.bdsmongolianbarbeque.com	You choose the vegetables, sauces, and tofu, and the chef prepares it. All-you-can-eat lunch is $10.99 (single servings are $7.99). All-you-can-eat dinner is $13.99. 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 that allows you to customize your order with black beans, rice, vegan guacomole, and various toppings. Please note that 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	Delicious Chinese fare offered in a separate vegetarian section on the menu. Priced around $9.00. A 5-minute walk from the Bethesda Metro station.
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.
Levante’s 7262 Woodmont Ave. Bethesda, Md. 301-657-2441 www.levantes.com	Serves several vegetarian Middle Eastern dishes, such as hummus, baba ghanouj, and falafel, as well as vegan salads and pastas. Priced from $4.95 to $17.95. Located two blocks from the Bethesda Metro station.
Mongolian Grille 7710 Wisconsin Ave. Bethesda, Md. 301-654-8811	You choose the vegetables, sauces, and tofu, and the chef prepares it. Except for the oyster sauce, all of the sauces are vegan. All-you-can-eat lunch is $9.95 (single servings for $7.95). All-you-can-eat dinner is $13.95. Located near the Bethesda Metro station.
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. Priced under $9.00. Located near the Bethesda metro.

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 Asian Dream salad 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 Burtonsville, Md. 301-384-0808	Inexpensive Chinese restaurant with a separate vegetarian menu featuring mock beef, chicken, pork, shrimp, and even squid. Priced under $7.95. If ordering the fried rice, be sure to request no eggs.

Capitol Heights
Everlasting Life Health Complex and Organic Market^V 9185 Central Ave. Capitol Heights, Md. 301-324-6900 www.everlastinglife.net	Definitely a local favorite. The Everlasting Life Health Complex offers three great departments under one roof: a deli and juice bar, health food store, and sit-down dining. Catering also offered. Enjoy award-winning, 100-percent vegan soul food at this Soul Vegetarian location. Priced under $15.00.

Chevy Chase
Chipotle 4771 Willard Ave. Chevy Chase, Md. 301-654-6661 www.chipotle.com	Inexpensive Tex-Mex fast food restaurant that allows you to customize your order with black beans, rice, vegan guacomole, and various toppings. Please note that the pinto beans are not vegetarian. Located near the Friendship Heights Metro station.

Clarksville
Great Sage^V 5809 Clarksville Square Dr. Clarksville, Md. 443-535-9400 www.great-sage.com	All-vegetarian (predominantly vegan), organic restaurant. Ingredients are listed on the menu, making it easy to veganize any dish. Also serves organic beer, wine, and smoothies. Priced from $4.99 to $16.99.

College Park
Berwyn Cafe^V 5010 Berwyn Rd. College Park, Md. 301-345-9898 www.berwyncafe.net	All-vegetarian and all-organic fare. Wide variety of vegan meals, including baked desserts and daily specials. All meals under $10.00. 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 that allows you to customize your order with black beans, rice, vegan guacomole, and various toppings. Please note that the pinto beans are not vegetarian.
College Perk Coffeehouse 9078 Baltimore Ave. College Park, Md. 301-982-0587 www.collegeperk.org	Eclectic coffeehouse near Univ. of Md. serving a variety of vegetarian and vegan options that are clearly marked, including homemade vegan chili. Every Monday is $1 Vegan Sloppy Joe Day. Coffee drinks can be made with soy milk. Free wireless internet.
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 10250 Baltimore Ave. Ste. G College Park, Md. 301-345-6637 www.moes.com	This inexpensive Tex-Mex chain offers delicious burritos, fajitas, and tacos with tofu and vegan guacamole. Priced under $6.00. Be sure to specify no cheese and no sour cream.
Noodles & Company 7320 Baltimore Ave. College Park, Md. 301-779-5300 www.noodles.com	Noodle house with many vegetarian dishes, with most vegan as-is. For non-vegan entrees, ask for the readily available ingredient list and the staff will be happy to leave out any non-vegan ingredients. Priced under $5.95.
Seven Seas Restaurant 8503 Baltimore Ave. College Park, Md. 301-345-5807 www.sevenseascp.com	Asian restaurant featuring vegetarian pork, chicken, ham, and beef. Priced under $10.00. 20% off all vegetarian dishes on Tuesdays. Please see website for additional discounts. Be sure to specify no eggs or chicken stock.
University of Maryland Food Collective Campus Dr. & Union Dr. B0203 Stamp Student Union College Park, Md. 301-314-8089 www.studentorg.umd.edu/ffc	Mostly vegetarian collective offering a variety of vegan sandwiches under $4.00 and other fare. Also carries some groceries. Take the free College Park Shuttle Bus from the College Park Metro station.

Columbia
Chipotle 6181 Old Dobbin Ln. Columbia, Md. 410-872-8688 www.chipotle.com	Inexpensive Tex-Mex fast food restaurant that allows you to customize your order with black beans, rice, vegan guacomole, and various toppings. Please note that the pinto beans are not vegetarian.
David’s Natural Market 5430 Lynx Ln. Columbia, Md. 410-730-2304 www.davidsnaturalmarket.com	Grocery store with all certified organic produce. Plenty of vegetarian/vegan food including bulk section, macrobiotic food, and natural snacks. Vegan-friendly sit-down dining is available Monday through Saturday in Café David’s, located inside the market. The café offers fantastic vegan soups, daily specials, sandwiches, desserts, and more. Vegan items clearly marked on menu. Priced under $8.00.
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. Priced under $13.00.
Mango Grove^V 6365-B Dobbin Rd. Columbia, Md. 410-884-3426	Fantastic all-vegetarian Indian restaurant. Priced from $8.50 to $9.95. Not open daily, so please be sure to call for hours.
Noodles & Company 6191 Old Dobbin Ln. Columbia, Md. 410-872-3729 www.noodles.com	Noodle house with many vegetarian dishes, with most vegan as-is. For non-vegan entrees, ask for the readily available ingredient list and the staff will be happy to leave out any non-vegan ingredients. Priced under $5.95.
Tokyo Café 10451 Twin Rivers Rd. Suite 132 Columbia, Md. 410-992-0966 tokyocafe888.com	Extensive Japanese and Thai menu with many vegetarian and vegan options including mock 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. Fried rice can be made without egg upon request.

Frederick
Hunan Gourmet 915 7th St. Frederick, Md. 301-695-0446	Chinese restaurant offering several mock meat dishes. Priced under $12.00.

Gaithersburg
Addis Café 405 N. Frederick Ave. Gaithersburg, Md. 301-740-8111	Inexpensive Ethiopian café and market with vegetarian/vegan options. Also has free wireless internet. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Antonio’s Cafe 18509 N. Frederick Ave. Gaithersburg, Md. 301-926-7220 www.antonios-cafe.com	Vegetarian-friendly Caribbean & Latin cuisine with a separate vegetarian menu including mock meat dishes featuring veggie chicken, drumsticks, shrimp and pork. Also offers vegan desserts. Prices range from $5.00 to $11.00.
Asian Bistro Cafe 35 Grand Corner Ave. Gaithersburg, Md. 301-670-2870 www.asianbistrocafe.com	Japanese and Chinese restaurant offering over 20 vegetarian dishes including vegan chicken, pork, and duck. Priced from $9 to $20.
Chipotle 96 Main St. Gaithersburg, Md. 301-926-3875 www.chipotle.com	Inexpensive Tex-Mex fast food restaurant that allows you to customize your order with black beans, rice, vegan guacomole, and various toppings. Please note that 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 that allows you to customize your order with black beans, rice, vegan guacomole, and various toppings. Please note that 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. Priced under $8.50.
Hunan Best 18212 Flower Hill Way Gaithersburg, Md. 301-948-6806	Chinese fare with an extensive vegetarian section on the menu, including several mock-meat dishes. The rice is fried and automatically comes with egg, so be sure to ask for egg-free rice.
Madras Palace^V 74 Bureau Dr. Gaithersburg, Md. 301-977-1600	All-vegetarian, Indian food with a great lunch buffet for $6.95 weekdays, $8.95 weekends.
Minerva Cuisine 16240 S. Frederick Ave. Gaithersburg, Md. 301-948-9898 www.minervacuisine.com	Indian restaurant with large vegetarian section on the menu. Vegan entrees include Tadka Dal, Masala Aloo Gobi, and Bhindi Masala. Make sure to specify no ghee. Priced from $8.95 to $10.95.
Sushi Chalet 323 Muddy Branch Rd. Gaithersburg, Md. 301-948-7373 www.sushichalet.com	A favorite of many local vegans. Excellent Japanese and Korean all-you-can-eat buffet with vegetarian sushi and hot and cold vegan dishes. The weekday lunch buffet is priced at $8.95, $9.95 for weekend lunch, and $19.50 for dinner ($13.95 without sushi). Individual dishes range from $3.50 to $11.00.
Woodlands Express^V 239 Muddy Branch Rd. Gaithersburg, Md. 301-990-4348	This inexpensive vegetarian restaurant has a great variety of dishes from several regions in India all under $7.00. There is a section of Chinese specialties as well. Most dishes are already vegan. Make sure to specify no yogurt.

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.
EN Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar 19833 Century Blvd. Germantown, Md. 301-916-2258	Traditional Japanese, Chinese, and Thai fare with a flair for the trendy. EN has a variety of vegan options, from coconut curried tofu to mock meats including "chicken" (soy protein), "beef" (gluten), and "shrimp" (white yam). All dishes use vegetable oils, and there is no MSG. Located near Montgomery College-Germantown, just off 270.

Greenbelt
Beijing of Greenbelt 131 Centerway Greenbelt, Md. 301-345-3996	Chinese restaurant serving more than a dozen mock meat dishes, including vegan chicken and beef. Entrees priced around $9.00.
Bombay Masala 8825 Greenbelt Rd. Greenbelt, Md. 301-552-1600 www.bombaymasalarestaurant.com	Indian restaurant with separate vegetarian section with more than half the entrees being vegan. Prices range from $8.95 to $10.95.
Chipotle 5506 Cherrywood Ln. Greenbelt, Md. 301-982-6722 www.chipotle.com	Inexpensive Tex-Mex fast food restaurant that allows you to customize your order with black beans, rice, vegan guacomole, and various toppings. Please note that the pinto beans are not vegetarian. A 10-minute walk from the Greenbelt Metro station.
New Deal Cafe 113 Centerway Greenbelt, Md. 301-474-5642 www.newdealcafe.com	Offers vegan soups, sandwiches, and desserts. Priced from $5.00 to $10.00. A 10-minute bus ride or 1.5-mile walk from the Greenbelt Metro station.

Hyattsville
Caribbean Delight 7811 Riggs Rd. Hyattsville, Md. 301-439-1270	West Indian carry-out with great vegetarian entrees and sides. Try the curried vegetables, fried plantain, and vegetable patties. Priced under $6.50.
CoCo Cabana 2031-A University Blvd. Hyattsville, Md. 301-431-1882 www.cococabanagrill.com	Restaurant offering an eclectic mix of ethnic dishes. Many dishes can easily be made vegan. Priced under $10.00.
Woodlands^V 8046 New Hampshire Ave. Hyattsville, Md. 301-434-4202	All-vegetarian, Indian food. Lunch buffets for $6.95 on weekdays and $8.95 on weekends. Most of the curries are made with dairy products, so be sure to ask which items are vegan.

Kensington
Pumpernickel’s Deli 3784 Howard Ave. Kensington, Md. 301-942-5935 www.pumpdeli.com	Carry-out lunch and office catering with a separate vegan menu including mock meats, vegan pizza, salads, falafel, and more.

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 that allows you to customize your order with black beans, rice, vegan guacomole, and various toppings. Please note that the pinto beans are not vegetarian.
Hunan House 11200 Scaggsville Rd., # 106 Laurel, Md. 301-725-1226	Chinese restaurant with a separate vegetarian section on the menu and a "Create a New Menu for Vegetarians," featuring delicious mock chicken. All of the chicken dishes can be ordered with mock meat, and many appetizers and soups are vegetarian. Lunch entrees priced around $5.50 and dinners range from $5.95 to $8.50.

Mt. Rainier
A Quest for Fresh^V 4009 34th St. Mt. Rainier, Md. 301-887-1998	This quaint all-vegan eatery offers an extensive menu of fresh meals including avocado and tofu salads, nori rolls, pita pocket sandwiches, and fruit-based desserts. Be sure to ask about the special of the day. Located next to Glut food co-op. Call first, as hours are not regular.

Olney
BJ Pumpernickel’s 18169 Town Center Dr. Olney, Md. 301-924-1400 www.bjpumpernickels.com	Deli-diner offering vegetarian and vegan options, including a vegan BLT, vegetable soups, and veggie burgers. Ingredients are listed on menu.
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	American fare priced under $10.00. Offers a separate vegetarian section on menu.
Shanghai 3409 Morningwood Dr. Olney, Md. 301-570-2200	Reasonably priced Chinese restaurant with extensive, separate, vegan menu, including mock meatballs, beef, sausage, and chicken. Priced from $4.50 to $10.99.

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.

Rockville
California Tortilla 199 E. Montgomery Ave. Rockville, Md. 301-610-6500 www.californiatortilla.com	Tex-Mex fare for under $6.00. 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 11830 Rockville Pike Ste. 17B Rockville, Md. 301-881-2600 www.chipotle.com	Inexpensive Tex-Mex fast food restaurant that allows you to customize your order with black beans, rice, vegan guacomole, and various toppings. Please note that the pinto beans are not vegetarian. Located near the White Flint Metro station.
Chipotle 14925 Shady Grove Rd. Rockville, Md. 301-838-9222 www.chipotle.com	Inexpensive Tex-Mex fast food restaurant that allows you to customize your order with black beans, rice, vegan guacomole, and various toppings. Please note that 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	Indian restaurant with a separate vegetarian section on the menu. About half of the listed vegetarian entrees are vegan. Priced under $9.95. 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	Chinese restaurant with a separate vegetarian menu featuring dozens of delicious dishes. Be sure to ask which dishes contain eggs. Priced under $7.95.
Lebanese Taverna Cafe 1605 Rockville Pike Rockville, Md. 301-468-9086 www.lebanesetaverna.com	Offers more than ten vegetarian dishes, including delicious falafel. Priced under $7.95. 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	Noodle house with many vegetarian dishes, with most vegan as-is. For non-vegan entrees, ask for the readily available ingredient list and the staff will be happy to leave out any non-vegan ingredients. Priced under $5.95. 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 vegetarian menu that’s all vegan. Located outside of White Flint Mall, near the White Flint Metro station.
Sam’s Cafe & Market 765-G 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, however. Priced under $9.95.
Siena’s Pizzeria 11417 Woodglen Dr. Rockville, Md. 301-770-7474	Pizzeria with a variety of mock meat toppings (all vegan except for the mock sausage), and vegan dough and sauce. Also offers Middle Eastern fare, uses a lot of organic and locally grown produce, and is certified kosher. Priced from $8.99 to 15.99. Located near the White Flint Metro station.
Taste of Saigon 410 Hungerford Dr. Rockville, Md. 301-424-7222 www.tasteofsaigon.com	Vietnamese cuisine with a separate vegetarian menu. Be sure to try the black pepper mock chicken. Note that the Soup is made with chicken broth. Priced under $10.25.
The Vegetable Garden^V 11618 Rockville Pike Rockville, Md. 301-468-9301 www.thevegetablegarden.com	Vegan Chinese fare with a wide variety of mock meat, vegetable, and organic dishes. A local vegan favorite. Priced from $7.00 to $13.00. Located across from the White Flint Metro station. *Hosts fundraisers to support the work of Compassion Over Killing the first Thursday of every month.*
Yuan Fu^V 798 Rockville Pike Rockville, Md. 301-762-5937	A 100-percent vegan Chinese restaurant with many mock meat and vegetable dishes. Priced slightly lower than The Vegetable Garden.

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. Also offers an all-you-can-eat lunch on Sundays from 11-3 for $13. A 10-minute walk from the Silver Spring Metro station.
Asian Bistro Cafe 8537 Georgia Ave. Silver Spring, Md. 301-589-0123 www.asianbistrocafe.com	Japanese and Chinese restaurant offering over 20 vegetarian dishes including vegan chicken, pork, and duck. Priced from $9.95 to $13.25 for dinner. 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 that allows you to customize your order with black beans, rice, vegan guacomole, and various toppings. Please note that 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 that allows you to customize your order with black beans, rice, vegan guacomole, and various toppings. Please note that 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.
Hunan Manor 11237 New Hampshire Ave. Silver Spring, Md. 301-681-5360	Offers delicious mock meat and vegetable Chinese dishes under $11.00. Unfortunately, customers can select specific animals they want for their meals from lobster and fish tanks.
Langano Ethiopian Restaurant 8305 Georgia Ave. Silver Spring, Md. 301-563-6700	Ethiopian cuisine with a vegetarian section on the menu. All entrees are 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. Priced under $7.95. Located near the Silver Spring Metro station. Please note that the pita bread is made with dairy.
Mandalay 930 Bonifant St. Silver Spring, Md. 301-585-0500 www.mandalayrc.com	Fantastic Burmese restaurant offering a separate vegetarian section on the menu with all-vegan dishes. Priced from $7.99 to $8.99. A 10-minute walk from the Silver Spring Metro station.
Moe’s Southwest Grill 12265 Tech Rd. Silver Spring, Md. 301-625-9555 www.moes.com	This inexpensive Tex-Mex chain offers delicious burritos, fajitas, and tacos with tofu and vegan guacamole. Priced under $6.00. Be sure to specify no cheese and no sour cream.
Noodles & Company 905 Ellsworth Dr. Silver Spring, Md. 301-588-5312 www.noodles.com	Noodle house with many vegetarian dishes, with most vegan as-is. For non-vegan entrees, ask for the readily available ingredient list and the staff will be happy to leave out any non-vegan ingredients. Priced under $5.95. Located near the Silver Spring Metro station.
Palais de Lune 8315 Grubb Rd. Silver Spring, Md. 301-608-2655	Chinese restaurant with a separate mock meat section called "Vegetarian TVP," including six delicious selections. Prices range from $6.95 to $8.95.
redDog Cafe 8301-A Grubb Rd. Silver Spring, Md. 301-588-6300 www.reddogcafe.com	Offers all-vegan soy cheese pizza. Daily soup is often vegan, be sure to ask and request without cream topping. Coffee, specialty drinks, chai teas, and smoothies can be made with soymilk. A 20-minute walk from the Silver Spring Metro station.
Roger Miller 941 Bonifant St. Silver Spring, Md. 301-650-2495	Authentic African cuisine. Offers a separate vegetarian section on the menu. Priced under $6.99. A 10-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 range from $10 to $15 and can be found in the vegetarian section of the menu. Be sure to specify no fish sauce.

Takoma Park
Caribbean Palace 7680 New Hampshire Ave. Takoma Park, Md. 301-431-1563	West Indian carry-out with great vegetarian entrees: roti, spinach, curried potatoes and chickpeas, peas and rice, and red beans. Sides include fried plantain, roti, and chana. Priced from $2.50 to $4.75.
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 East Cuisine 7006 Carroll Ave. Takoma Park, Md. 301-270-5154	Middle Eastern fare including delicious vegan baklava. Many local vegans think Middle East Cuisine has the best falafel in town. Priced from $3.50 to $7.95. Located near the Takoma Metro station.
Savory Cafe 7071 Carroll Ave. Takoma Park, Md. 301-270-2233 www.savorycafe.com	Cafe and coffee house offering vegan chocolate cake, soy lattes, and delicious vegan dishes including "ham and cheese" sandwiches, paninis, paella, and Tofurky sausage. A 15-minute walk from the Takoma Metro station.
Summer Delights 6939 Laurel Ave. Takoma Park, Md. 301-891-2880	Small ice cream shop with vegan sorbet and vegan hot dogs (on vegan buns) for $2.25. 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 restaurant with excellent food priced under $9.95. Dinner Specials priced 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," which includes delicious vegetarian Generals Tso’s Chicken. 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/bar with a large vegan section on the menu. Priced under $12.00.

Wheaton
Saigonese Restaurant 11232 Grandview Ave. Wheaton, Md. 301-946-8002 www.saigoneserestaurant.com	Authentic Vietnamese restaurant offering more than 25 vegetarian dishes. Vegan favorites include black-peppered gluten, charcoal-grilled tofu, and spicy lemongrass tofu soup. Prices range from $2.95 to $9.95. A 5-minute walk from the Wheaton Metro station.

Virginia

Alexandria
Bamboo Garden Restaurant 6331-B S. Kings Hwy. Alexandria, Va. 703-768-2338	Chinese fare under $9.00 with a separate vegetarian menu that has over two dozen vegetarian, mock chicken and tofu dishes (all vegan), including Vegetarian Chicken Nuggets and Veggie Chicken Mushroom Soup. Everything cooked in vegetable oil with no MSG.
Caboose Café 2419 Mt. Vernon Ave. Alexandria, Va. 703-566-1283 www.caboose-cafe.com	This quaint café with indoor and outdoor dining areas offers a variety of vegetarian and vegan options. For lunch, try the vegan hummus and cucumber sandwich. The dinner menu includes several vegan Ethiopian dishes. Located near the Braddock Road Metro station on the yellow line.
Chipotle 601 King St. Alexandria, Va. 703-548-5169 www.chipotle.com	Inexpensive Tex-Mex fast food restaurant that allows you to customize your order with black beans, rice, vegan guacomole, and various toppings. Please note that 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 that allows you to customize your order with black beans, rice, vegan guacomole, and various toppings. Please note that 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.
Mai Thai 6 King St. Alexandria, Va. 703-548-0600 www.maithai.us	Thai restaurant with a separate vegetarian (nearly all vegan) menu section. Try the Pad Thai Tofu and Drunken Noodle Tofu. Priced under $10.95.
Mediterranean Bakery and Café 352 South Pickett St. Alexandria, Va. 703-751-1702	Typical 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.moes.com	This inexpensive Tex-Mex chain offers delicious burritos, fajitas, and tacos with tofu and vegan guacamole. Priced under $6.00. Be sure to specify no cheese and no sour cream.
Oriental Star 3221 Duke St. Alexandria, Va. 703-370-4100	Offers dozens of vegetarian seafood, pork, beef, and chicken dishes. Be sure to specify no chicken stock. Priced under $10.00.

Arlington
Busboys and Poets 4251 S. Campbell Ave. Arlington, Va. 703-379-9756 www.busboysandpoets.com	Cafe and bookstore featuring over a dozen vegan dishes including vegan calzones and soy cheese pizza. Open until midnight Sun. - Thur. and until 2 a.m. on Fri. and Sat.
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, check with the server before ordering.
Cafe Wilson (formerly called Big Belly Deli) 3033 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, Va. 703-816-8818	A local favorite. Dine-in, carry-out, and catering with a separate, all-vegan menu including "chicken cheese steak," BLT vegan-style, and "turkey" reuben sandwiches. Priced from $2.50 to $6.75. 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 that allows you to customize your order with black beans, rice, vegan guacomole, and various toppings. Please note that the pinto beans are not vegetarian. Located near the Crystal City Metro station.
Dama Restaurant 1503 Columbia Pike Arlington, Va. 703-920-3559 www.ethiopianrestaurant.com /virginia/dama.html	Excellent, authentic menu with five to seven vegan dishes daily or request a vegetarian combination plate (not on the menu) for $12.95. 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 and bar with live music several nights a week. Dinner menu, which is served from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily, offers 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 lebanesetaverna.com	Offers more than 20 vegetarian dishes, including delicious kabobs. Priced from $4.50 to $13.50. Located near the East Falls Church Metro station. Please note that the pita bread is made with dairy.
Lebanese Taverna 1101 S. Joyce St. # B30 Arlington, Va. 703-415-8681 lebanesetaverna.com	Offers several vegatarian entrees. Priced from $4.50 to $13.50. Located near the Pentagon City Metro station. Please note that the pita bread is made with dairy.
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, however). Priced from $10.95 to $12.95 for dinner.
Oriental Gourmet Restaurant 2503 N. Harrison St. Arlington, Va. 703-534-7182	Chinese cuisine with a separate vegetarian mock meat menu that includes orange "chicken" and hunan "beef." Vegetable tofu soup can be made with vegetable broth upon request.
P.F. Chang’s 901 N. Glebe Road Arlington, Va. 703-527-0955 www.pfchangs.com	Asian cuisine with a separate vegetarian menu that’s all vegan.
Sala Thai 2900 10th St., N. Arlington, Va. 703-465-2900 www.salathaidc.com	Thai restaurant offering a separate vegetarian menu upon request. Make sure to specify no fish sauce. Prices range from $6.00 to $13.00. Located near the Clarendon Metro station.
Saran Foods^V 5157 N. Lee Hwy. Arlington, Va. 703-533-3600	All-vegetarian, Indian fare. Lunch buffet for $5.95, $3.99 per pound for carry-out. Menu items priced under $12.00. Ask your server which dishes have dairy.
Top’s China 2520 Columbia Pike Arl