Baltimore’s Vegetarian- and Vegan-Friendly Restaurants

Dozens of Baltimore-area restaurants offer at least some animal-free options on their menus. The listings on this page include local favorites specifically catering to the vegetarian and vegan demand. Looking for all-vegetarian eateries? Mock meat options? Soy cheese pizza? Use the icons on the right to help find what you’re looking for.

Maryland

Baltimore

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Emily’s Cafe & Desserts
4901 Springarden Dr.
Baltimore, Md.
443-682-9721
 Cozy cafe and bakery offering an extensive all-vegan menu with rotating menu items that change every two days. Raw foods available. Vegan breakfast everyday plus vegan brunch on Sundays! Emily’s Desserts can also be purchased online through its website. And, as of February 2010 Emily’s is now open for dinner, Thursday-Saturday 11-8pm. Come in and see what’s new!
M Friends at Fells Point
1634 Aliceanna St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-732-3885
 A bar that offers inexpensive vegetarian food, including a veggie burger and vegetarian sloppy joes.
  Funk’s Democratic Coffee Spot
1818 Eastern Ave.
Baltimore, Md.
410-276-3865
 A coffee house with live poetry readings, live jazz, and a library. Funk’s Democratic serves many vegan options, including its popular vegan chocolate cake. Custom-made vegan wedding cakes are also available to order.
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Kabab Stop
5719 Falls Rd.
Baltimore, Md.
410-323-6060
 Indian cuisine with a separate vegetarian menu.
  Petalo’s
1002 Eastern Ave.
Baltimore, Md.
410-685-0055
 A mixture of Italian and Mediterranean foods, with some vegetarian and vegan options.
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Pitango Gelato
802 South Broadway
Baltimore’s Fells Point
Baltimore, Md.
410-702-5828
 Uses only organic ingredients for its products and has a wide variety of dairy-free, animal-ingredient-free sorbets. Included are such flavors as chocolate noir, cantaloupe, concord grape, and white grapefruit. The website lists all the flavors and ingredients.

Bel Air

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David’s Natural Market & Café
3 Red Pump Rd.
Bel Air, Md.
410-803-0784
 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.

Catonsville

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Indian Delight Restaurant
622 Frederick Rd.
Catonsville, Md.
410-744-4422
 Indian cuisine with vegetarian and vegan options.
  Pho#1
5764 Baltimore National Pike
Catonsville, Md.
410-719-7500
 Vietnamese cuisine with vegetarian dishes that are made without fish sauce.

Clarksville

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

Cockeysville

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Chipotle Mexican Grill
112 Shawan Rd.
Cockeysville, Md.
410-515-0547
 Inexpensive Tex-Mex restaurant that allows you to customize your order with black beans, rice, vegan guacamole, and various toppings. The pinto beans are not vegan.

Columbia

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Akbar
9400 Snowden River Pkwy.
Columbia, Md.
410-381-3600
 Authentic Indian cuisine with many vegan options, most of which can be found in the vegetarian section on the menu. The chapati bread is also vegan, though the naan is made with dairy.
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Bombay Peacock Grill
10005 Old Rd.
Columbia, Md.
410-381-7111
 Indian restaurant with a variety of vegetarian options.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill
6181 Old Dobbin Ln.
Columbia, Md.
410-872-8688
 Inexpensive Tex-Mex restaurant that allows you to customize your order with black beans, rice, vegan guacamole, and various toppings. The pinto beans are not vegan.
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David’s Natural Market & Café
5430 Lynx Ln.
Columbia, Md.
410-730-2304
 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.
  Frisco Grille and Cantina
8865 Stanford Blvd.
Columbia, Md.
410-312-4907
 A Mexican/Southwestern restaurant with a full bar. Serves traditional Mexican dishes such as tacos and burritos; meat can be substituted with beans and tofu.
M Jesse Wong’s Hong Kong
10215 Wincopin Cir.
Columbia, Md.
410-964-9088
 Asian cuisine with vegetarian menu. The mock meat is vegan; however, when ordering rice be sure to specify no egg.
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M 		Jesse Wongs Asean Bistro
8775 Center Park Dr.
Columbia, Md.
410-772-5300
 Asian restaurant offering several vegetarian dishes including vegetarian chicken. Be sure to specify no chicken stock. Priced under $13.00.
V Mango Grove
6365-B Dobbin Rd.
Columbia, Md.
410-884-3426
 Fantastic all-vegetarian Indian restaurant. Priced under $9.95. Not open daily, so be sure to call for hours.
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Noodles & Company
6191 Old Dobbin Ln.
Columbia, Md.
410-872-3729
 Noodle house with many vegetarian dishes, with most vegan as-is. For non-vegan entrées, ask for the readily available ingredient list and the staff will be happy to leave out any non-vegan ingredients. Priced under $5.95.
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M 		Tokyo Café
10451 Twin Rivers Rd.
Suite 132
Columbia, Md.
410-992-0966
 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.

Ellicott City

M China Legend
10040 Baltimore National Pike
Ellicott City, Md.
410-750-8880
 This Chinese eatery offers a variety of vegetable, tofu and mock chicken dishes. A local favorite.
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La Palapa
8321 Main St.
Ellicott City, Md.
410-461-2985
 Authentic Mexican cuisine served in a fun and festive environment. Offers a separate vegetarian menu. Most items can be made vegan by requesting no cheese.
V Sarah & Desmond’s Gourmet Vegetarian Bakery & Cafe
8198 Main St.
Ellicott City, Md.
410-465-9700
 All vegetarian. Serves a variety of breakfast items, soups, salads, sandwiches, breads, and pastries.
M Thai Aroma
8815 Baltimore Nat’l Pike # D
Ellicott City, Md.
410-480-5100
 Traditional Thai cuisine. Will make most dishes vegetarian upon request and offers meat substitutions.

Forest Hill

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David’s Natural Market & Café
1523 E. Rockspring Rd.
Forest Hill, Md.
410-836-0808
 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.

Gaithersburg

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Hot Breads Bakery and Café
70 Market St.
Gaithersburg, Md.
301-977-1919
 Indian cuisine. Offers vegetarian versions of many of its dishes, which include paninis, chaats, wraps, and pizzas. Also serves delicious cakes (including custom-made wedding cakes), with eggless versions available.

Gambrills

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David’s Natural Market & Café
871 Annapolis Rd.
Gambrills, Md.
410-987-1533
 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.

Germantown

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M 		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.

Glen Burnie

  Ayubi’s
6604 Ritchie Highway
Glen Burnie, Md.
410-766-9585
 Authentic Afghan cuisine offering vegetarian and vegan options, including an entire section of vegetarian specials. Dine in or carry-out.
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Qdoba Mexican Grill
6653 Ritchie Hwy.
Glen Burnie, Md.
410-760-6677
 Mexican cuisine where the rice, beans, and guacamole are all vegan. They also offer a vegetarian burrito with grilled veggies that is also vegan. Make sure to order items without sour cream.
  Thai Gour
7477 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd.
Glen Burnie, Md.
410-761-8399
 Thai cuisine with separate vegetarian menu, including several items which are vegan, such as Café Garden, Ka Pow Jae, and Vegetarian Fried Rice. Be sure to ask about other dishes on menu that can be made vegan by requesting tofu instead of meat and/or specifying no egg.

Halethorpe

  Nino Taco
3720 Washington Blvd.
Halethorpe, Md.
410-242-4040
 Small Tex-Mex chain where the beans, rice and tortillas are vegan. All items on menu can be made without cheese and sour cream.

Hanover

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Chipotle Mexican Grill
7049 Arudel Mills Cir.
Hanover, Md.
410-796-5028
 Inexpensive Tex-Mex restaurant that allows you to customize your order with black beans, rice, vegan guacamole, and various toppings. The pinto beans are not vegan.

Hunt Valley

M Jesse Wong’s Kitchen
118 Shawan Rd.
Hunt Valley, Md.
410-329-1088
 Asian cuisine with vegetarian menu. The mock meat is vegan; however, when ordering rice be sure to specify no egg. Featuring vegan desserts made by Baltimore’s Emily’s Desserts.

Lutherville

M Panda King
1770 York Rd.
Lutherville, Md.
410-561-5888
 Delicious fried tofu w/mixed vegetables plus a separate mock meat section called Monk Special-Beef, Pork, and Chicken (spongy).
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Qdoba Mexican Grill
1937 Greenspring Dr.
Lutherville, Md.
410-561-1801
 Mexican cuisine where the rice, beans, and guacamole are all vegan. They also offer a vegetarian burrito with grilled veggies that is also vegan. Make sure to order items without sour cream.
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Qdoba Mexican Grill
2157 York Rd.
Lutherville, Md.
410-252-4424
 Mexican cuisine where the rice, beans, and guacamole are all vegan. They also offer a vegetarian burrito with grilled veggies that is also vegan. Make sure to order items without sour cream.

Monkton

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Monkton Village Market
1900 Monkton Rd.
Monkton, Md.
410-472-9821
 Offers vegan breakfast items, soups, sandwiches, wraps, and more.

Nottingham

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Amer’s Café
7624 Belair Rd.
Nottingham, Md.
410-668-5100
 Serving a wide range of American, Mediterranean, and Egyptian cuisine, this kid-friendly café (kids can make their own pizza) offers a fun and unique dining experience. Several menu items are vegetarian and can be made vegan by requesting no cheese. The pizza crust is vegan, but the soya cheese option has casein.
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Qdoba Mexican Grill
5282 Campbell Blvd., Ste. G
Nottingham, Md.
410-933-8860
 Mexican cuisine where the rice, beans, and guacamole are all vegan. They also offer a vegetarian burrito with grilled veggies that is also vegan. Make sure to order items without sour cream.

Olney

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California Tortilla
18101 Village Mart Dr.
Olney, Md.
301-570-2522
 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.
M 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.

Owings Mills

M Asian Kitchen Chinese & Thai Cuisine
9351 Lakeside Blvd. #102
Owings Mills, Md.
443-394-2650
 Chinese and Thai cuisine with mock meat options including ’chicken’ with cashews and tangerine ’chicken’. Entrées in the vegetarian section are cooked without fish sauce or meat broth. Prices for vegetarian dishes range from $6.95 to $9.95.
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Bombay Grill
10902 Boulevard Circle
Owings Mills, Md.
410-998-9668
 Indian restaurant with a variety of vegetarian options.
  Crystal Thai
9191 Reisterstown Rd.
Owings Mills, Md.
410-581-0444
 Thai cuisine. Most dishes can be made vegetarian and some can be made vegan.
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Egyptian Pizza
9161 Reisterstown Rd.
Owings Mills, Md.
410-902-9020
 Middle Eastern cuisine that offers numerous vegetarian and vegan options including pizza; however their soy cheese contains casein.
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Flying Avocado Café
10210 S. Dolfield Rd.
Owings Mills, Md.
443-471-2600
 Specializing in natural foods, this café offers a variety of delicious vegan fare including grilled tofu wraps, fresh salads, and fruit smoothies.
  Nino Taco
10902 Boulevard Cir.
Owings Mills, Md.
410-581-2914
 Small Tex-Mex chain where the beans, rice and tortillas are vegan. All items on menu can be made without cheese and sour cream.
  O’s Place
10300 Mill Run Circle
Owings Mills, Md.
410-998-9870
 Chinese, Indian, and Pakistani cuisine with numerous vegetarian dishes.
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Tahina’s
10450 Owings Mills Blvd.
Suite F
Owings Mills, Md.
410-363-2299
 Offers great veggie falafel in a pocket or bowl. Many vegan toppings including hummus, babaganoush and chickpea salad. Tahina’s Sauce, Hot Sauce, Peanut Sauce, and Ketchup are all vegan.
  Thai Orient
9616 Reisterstown Rd.
Owings Mills, Md.
410-363-3488
 This thai restaurant has vegetarian and vegan options. They can also make the Pad Thai without eggs.

Perry Hall

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Chopstix Cafe
5002 Honeygo Center Dr
Suite 103
Perry Hall, Md.
410-256-9136
 Sushi restaurant and bar that offers a few vegetarian dishes. No liquor license, so bring your own beer.

Pikesville

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Al Pacino Café/Café Isis
1809 Reisterstown Rd.
Pikesville, Md.
410-653-6868
 Great Middle Eastern cuisine with many vegan options. Also has great brick-oven pizza. Soy cheese has casein but try the hummus as an alternative on your pizza.
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Mari Luna Mexican Grill
102 Reisterstown Rd.
Pikesville, Md.
410-486-9910
 Authentic Mexican cuisine offering vegetable burritos, tacos, fajitas and more. Beans are vegetarian and most dishes can be made vegan by requesting no cheese. Another popular dish is the Fiesta Salad served in a tortilla bowl. Bring your own beer.
  Mimi’s Café
2823 Smith Ave.
Pikesville, Md.
410-358-7902
 This cozy café, located in the Greenspring Shopping Center, offers Egyptian, Italian, and Greek cuisine with several vegetarian and vegan options available.
M Mr. Chan’s
1000 Reisterstown Rd.
Pikesville, Md.
410-484-1100
 Szechuan Chinese with an incredible vegan section of the menu featuring Orange Seitan, Mock Citrus Ribs, plus many tofu, yuba, and tempeh delights.
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Noodles & Company
3755 Old Court Rd.
Pikesville, Md.
410-580-5886
 Noodle house with many vegetarian dishes, with most vegan as-is. For non-vegan entrées, ask for the readily available ingredient list and the staff will be happy to leave out any non-vegan ingredients. Priced under $5.95

Randallstown

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Akbar Palace
3541 Brenbrook Dr.
Randallstown, Md.
410-655-1600
 Indian restaurant offering several vegetarian and vegan options. The naan is made with dairy.
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Tashes Ankh
8045 Liberty Rd.
Randallstown, Md.
410-922-9196
 Caribbean cuisine with some vegetarian dishes.

Timonium

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Al Pacino Café/Café Isis
12240 Tullamore Rd.
Timonium, Md.
410-666-4888
 Great Middle Eastern cuisine with many vegan options. Also has great brick-oven pizza. Soy cheese has casein but try the hummus as an alternative on your pizza.
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The Natural Brothers’ Deli and Cafe
2149 York Rd.
Timonium, Md.
410-560-3133
 Located inside the Natural Market, this all-vegetarian cafe offers mostly vegan sandwiches, salads and wrap. Popular menu items include the Veggie BBQ Wrap and the Famous Lentil Burger. Freshly made juices and smoothies also available. Seating is limited.

Towson

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Cafe Spice
321 York Road
Towson, Md.
410-583-7770
 Indian cuisine with buffet specials daily. Mandy vegetarian options. Be sure to ask your server which dishes contain diary.
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Kathmandu Kitchen
22 W. Allegheny Ave.
Towson, Md.
410-847-9595
 Traditional Indian and Nepalese cuisine includes an extensive vegetarian section on the menu (many dishes are vegan). Lunch buffet offered daily.
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Orient Restaurant
319 York Rd.
Towson, Md.
410-296-9000
 Asian cuisine which serves some delicious tofu/vegetable vegan dishes.
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Zia’s
13 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, Md.
410-296-0799
 This cafe and juice bar offers vegetarian and vegan sandwiches that you create from a list of vegan breads, mayo, soy cheese, tofu and veggies. You can also find vegan baked goods, soups, tofu scramble and empanadas.Zia’s also offers catering services and hosts monthly raw vegan dinner nights

Barclay

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V M 		The Yabba Pot
2433 St. Paul St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-662-8638
 Home of Empress Catering, the Yabba Pot offers international vegan cuisine, raw foods, and a juice bar.

Canton

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Sush-San & Thai Jai Dee
2748 Boston St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-534-8888
 Japanese and Thai cuisine including sushi. Tofu can be substituted in dishes. Be sure to ask for no fish sauce.

Cedarcroft

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Chipotle Mexican Grill
6314 York Rd.
Baltimore, Md.
410-377-7728
 Inexpensive Tex-Mex restaurant that allows you to customize your order with black beans, rice, vegan guacamole, and various toppings. The pinto beans are not vegan.

Centerpoint

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Salsarita’s
324 W Baltimore St.
Baltimore, Md.
410- 962-827
 Mexican cuisine. The rice and beans are vegan but the grilled veggies are cooked with vegetable oil containing "butter flavoring."

Charles Village

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Donna’s Coffee Bar
3101 St. Paul St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-385-0180
 Before Starbuck’s, there was Donna’s! You’ll enjoy well-prepared foods in a comfortable environment. In addition to offering soy milk for coffee drinks, the menu includes a vegan salad, roasted vegetable sandwich, and more. Sandwiches can be made vegan by asking for no cheese.
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One World Café
100 E. University Pkwy.
Baltimore, Md.
410-235-5777
 Mostly vegetarian restaurant with vegan options like a vegan Reuben, vegan pancakes, and tofu scramble. Vegan desserts are often available and change daily. The bakery at One World Café also offers whole vegan cakes in their dessert case or you can place a special order.
M Paul Chen’s Hong Kong
2426 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-235-8744
 Vegan section of the menu includes mock beef, chicken, and pork. Especially good are the Crispy Eggplant and Steamed Vegetable Dumplings.
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Tamber’s
3327 St. Paul St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-243-5777
 Fifties-style restaurant with several vegan items like vegetable pasta, vegetable wrap, and Indian food.

Cross Keys

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Donna’s Café & Coffee Bar
5100 Falls Rd.
Baltimore, Md.
410-532-7611
 Before Starbuck’s, there was Donna’s! You’ll enjoy well-prepared foods in a comfortable environment. In addition to offering soy milk for coffee drinks, the menu includes a vegan salad, roasted vegetable sandwich, and more. Sandwiches can be made vegan by asking for no cheese.

Downtown

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Ban Thai
340 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-727-7971
 This Thai restaurant offers vegan soups and entrées. Everything is made to order so feel free to ask for any of the dishes without egg. Vegetarian entrées are $7.50 for lunch and up to $11.95 for dinner.
  Caribbean American Gourmet
519 W. Lexington St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-547-0546
 Delicious Caribbean cuisine, including a variety of unique vegetable dishes. Staff is friendly and accommodating. This eatery is also known for its award-winning Ginger Beer. Located on the western edge of Lexington market.
  Coffee Land
222 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-727-4007
 Full espresso bar with soup (one of the daily soups is vegan), sandwiches, bagels with hummus, salads, and more.
  Silk Road Café
Mattin Center, JHU Homewood Campus
3400 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-516-0426
 Offers Asian and Middle Eastern dishes that are cheap and veg-friendly.

Federal Hill

  Banjara
1017 S. Charles St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-962-1554
 Indian cuisine with a number of vegetarian and vegan options including samosas and pakoras. Dishes are cooked with vegetable oil instead of butter.
  Kiku Sushi
1017 Light St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-468-4468
 Sushi restaurant with vegan and vegetarian options.
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Matsuri
1105 S. Charles St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-752-8561
 This traditional Japanese cuisine restaurant offers several vegan appetizers and entrees.
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Ten-O-Six
1006 Light St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-528-2146
 A fine dining restaurant offering American and Thai cuisine with several vegetarian options.
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M 		Thai Arroy
1019 Light St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-659-6866
 Thai cuisine which offers mock duck and tofu. Some dishes, such as the curry, can be served without fish sauce.

Fells Point

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Amicci’s
231 S. High St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-528-1096
 Offering Italian cuisine in a casual dining environment, Amicci’s offers several create-you-own pasta dishes that can be made vegan. The linguine, penne, and rigatoni are egg-free, and the marinara sauce is vegan. The potato gnocchi is made with egg wash.
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Arcos
129 S. Broadway
Baltimore, Md.
410-522-4777
 A Mexican restaurant and bar authentically decorated with old woodwork and brick-paved paths topped with arches. Acros offers a small vegetarian menu with dishes that can be made vegan by requesting no cheese. The guacamole and beans are also vegan.
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P 		Brick Oven Pizza
800 S. Broadway
Baltimore, Md.
410-563-1600
 The secret to this award-winning pizzeria is the wood-fired brick oven, which is kept burning 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The menu includes several vegetarian options, most of which can be made vegan upon request. Widely regarded as the best pizza place in Baltimore, Brick Oven Pizza is the first and only restaurant serving vegan soy cheese pizza in Baltimore. BOP now carries Teese soy cheese, made by the fine folks at Chicago Soy Dairy, the rad vegan-run business first made famous for its Temptation soy ice cream. The garlic bread is vegan; just ask for it with oil instead of butter.
  Ding How
631 S. Broadway
Baltimore, Md.
410-327-8888
 Chinese cuisine offering many vegetarian options including soup, tofu dishes, rice dishes and vegetable dishes.
M Friends at 46
1634 Aliceanna St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-732-3885
 A bar that offers inexpensive vegetarian food, including a veggie burger and vegetarian sloppy joes.
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Kali’s Mezze
1606 Thames St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-563-7600
 Mediterranean restaurant with a full bar offering Middle Eastern favorites including tabouli and fattoush salads, grape leaves, falafel and baba ghanoush. Open only for dinner.
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V 		Liquid Earth
1626 Aliceanna St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-744-4422
 All-vegetarian restaurant and juice bar with many vegan options. A local favorite. Now open seven days a week.

Govans

  Bombay Garden Indian Restaurant
5511 York Rd.
Baltimore, Md.
410-323-8440
 Indian cuisine with a large vegetarian menu and a number of vegan options. Vegetarian entrées are $9.95.
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Egyptian Pizza
542 E. Belvedere Ave.
Baltimore, Md.
410-323-7060
 Middle Eastern cuisine that offers numerous vegetarian and vegan options including pizza; however their soy cheese contains casein.
  Saigon Remembered
5857 York Rd.
Baltimore, Md.
410-435-1200
 Vietnamese cuisine with some dishes that can be prepared without fish sauce.

Hampden

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M 		Café Hon
1002 W. 36th St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-243-1230
 John Waters’ fans will enjoy this fun, quirky restaurant which offers veg options such as hummus and portobello sandwiches as well as a vegan veggie burger.
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The Dogwood
911 W. 36th St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-889-0952
 Menu is seasonal and everything is made from scratch with as many fresh, organic, local ingredients as possible. Vegetarian items, including salads, soups, and sandwiches are clearly marked. Many can be made vegan upon request. Catering is available.
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M 		Gertrude’s Café
10 Art Museum Drive
Baltimore, Md.
410-889-3399
 In this funky, eclectic restaurant you’ll find a vegan breakfast option (sausage contains egg), a black bean burger (order no cheese for vegan), and a vegan BBQ riblet sandwich.
  Grill Art Café
1011 W. 36th St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-366-2005
 Affordable vegetarian fare including salads, soups, pizza, and sandwiches. Most dishes can be made vegan upon request. Bring your own beer.
  Holy Frijoles
908 W. 36th St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-235-2326
 Mexican cuisine which offers vegan rice, beans, guacamole and tortillas. Other items can be made without cheese or sour cream.
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Philly’s Best
1101 W. 36th St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-243-1301
 Serves a mixture of American and Indian food. Most vegetarian dishes are Indian, such as Palak Paneer and Alu Gobi Masala.

Harford-Echodale Perring Parkway

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Los Amigos
5506 Harford Rd.
Baltimore, Md.
410-444-4220
 Mexican cuisine which offers vegan rice, beans, guacamole and tortillas. Other items can be made without cheese or sour cream.

Inner Harbor

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Boheme Café
400 E. Pratt St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-347-9898
 A café with many vegetarian breakfast and lunch options. Lunch options consist mainly of sandwiches, soups, and salads. Catering is also available.
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California Tortilla
300 W. Pratt St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-605-0991
 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.
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Cheesecake Factory
201 E. Pratt St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-234-3990
 Although not many dishes in their huge notebook menu come vegan as-is, you can request avocado instead of meat in any salad. They also offer a delicious avocado eggroll appetizer as well as pasta dishes with vegetables.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill
621 E. Pratt St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-837-8353
 Inexpensive Tex-Mex restaurant that allows you to customize your order with black beans, rice, vegan guacamole, and various toppings. The pinto beans are not vegan.
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Cypriana Café
120 E. Baltimore St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-837-7482
 Delicious gourmet-style Mediterranean cuisine served quickly. Eat-in or carry out, lunchtime is always busy at this popular café. The falafel is a local favorite. Be sure to also try the vegetarian panini or pita sandwiches. Most dishes can be made vegan by requesting no cheese.
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M 		Johnny Rockets
301 S. Light St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-347-5757
 American fast food. A vegan Boca Burger can be substituted for the meat on any of their hamburgers. French fries are cooked in vegetable oil. All ingredients are listed on the company’s website.
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P.F. Chang’s
600 E. Pratt St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-649-2750
 Asian cuisine with a separate vegetarian menu that’s all vegan.
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P 		Pizzazz Tuscan Grille
711 Eastern Ave.
Baltimore, Md.
410.528.7772
 Offering a variety of organic, vegetarian and vegan options, including vegan cheese pizza and vegan meats. Vegan desserts by Emily’s Desserts. Vegan brunch includes tofu scramble with daiya vegan cheese and a blueberry pancake stack. Menu also features gluten-free and raw foods.
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Taco Fiesta
618 S. Exeter St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-234-3782
 Fresh, healthy, authentic Mexican food. Veggie tacos and burritos. The beans are made without lard or oils.
  Thai Noodle Bowl
301 Light St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-659-6866
 Offers vegetarian and vegan options. Be sure to ask for no fish sauce.
  Uncle Lee’s Restaurant
44 South St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-727-6666
 A Chinese restaurant with separate vegetarian menu. Be sure to ask which dishes contain fish sauce.

Little Italy

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Lemongrass
1300 Bank St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-327-7835
 Thai restaurant with separate vegetarian section on menu. Any of the vegetarian dishes can be made without fish sauce and the tofu soup can be made without chicken broth. Just ask your server. Entrées priced from $6.95 for lunch to $9.95 for dinner.
  Petalo’s
1002 Eastern Ave.
Baltimore, Md.
410-685-0055
 A mixture of Italian and Mediterranean foods, with some vegetarian and vegan options.

Mid-Town Belvedere

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Dukem
1100 Maryland Ave.
Baltimore, Md.
410-385-0318
 An Ethiopian restaurant that not only offers a vegetarian section on the menu but also has live Ethiopian music every night. All vegetarian choices are priced under $15.
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Thai Landing
1207 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-727-1234
 Thai cuisine with a vegetarian section on the menu. All vegetarian items contain no fish sauce.

Middle East

  Taste Of China
2049 E Monument St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-327-1734
 Chinese cuisine with vegetarian dishes.

Mt. Vernon

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Akbar
823 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-539-0944
 Authentic Indian cuisine with many vegan options, most of which can be found in the vegetarian section on the menu. The chapati bread is vegan, though the naan is made with dairy.
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Al Pacino Café/Café Isis
900 Cathedral St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-962-8859
 Great Middle Eastern cuisine with many vegan options. Also has great brick-oven pizza. Soy cheese has casein but try the hummus as an alternative on your pizza.
  Club Charles
1724 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-727-8815
 Voted "Best Vegan Desserts" by the Baltimore Citypaper in 2005. This eclectic restaurant offers clearly marked vegetarian and vegan options.
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Donna’s Café & Coffee Bar
800 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-385-0180
 Before Starbuck’s, there was Donna’s! You’ll enjoy well-prepared foods in a comfortable environment. In addition to offering soy milk for coffee drinks, the menu includes a vegan salad, roasted vegetable sandwich, and more. Sandwiches can be made vegan by asking for no cheese.
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Donna’s Coffee Bar
2 W. Madison St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-385-0180
 Before Starbuck’s, there was Donna’s! You’ll enjoy well-prepared foods in a comfortable environment. In addition to offering soy milk for coffee drinks, the menu includes a vegan salad, roasted vegetable sandwich, and more. Sandwiches can be made vegan by asking for no cheese.
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The Helmand
806 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-752-0311
 Award-winning restaurant specializing in Afghan cuisine. Regular menu items include some vegetarian options, but the weekend specials feature an entire vegetarian menu. Most dishes are or can be made vegan.
  Mughal Garden Restaurant
920 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-547-0001
 Fine Indian cuisine in an elegant setting. Their lunch buffet contains many vegan dishes.
  Narita Japanese Restaurant
1101 St. Paul St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-685-2099
 Great spot for eat-in or take-out. Be sure to check out the Vegetarian Maki section on the menu. Great Tofu Maki is a local favorite.
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V M 		Red Emma’s Bookstore Coffeehouse
800 St. Paul St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-230-0450
 This worker-owned and collectively-managed bookstore and coffeehouse offers vegetarian and vegan food including soy chicken salad and a wide selection of vegan desserts.
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Soup’s On Baltimore
11 W. Preston St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-528-1003
 Specializing in gourmet soups, Soup’s On Baltimore offers about three vegan soups each day with spotlighted recipes including Yucatan Black Bean, Pumpkin Stew, Russian Borscht and Corn, Coconut and Fennel Chowder. Sandwiches and salads are also offered. Menu changes daily. Open Monday-Saturday 11-9 and Sunday 12-6.
  Sushi Bar Geisha
201 N. Charles St., #B1
Baltimore, Md.
410-685-2099
 Japanese cuisine with many vegetarian and vegan options including outstanding mushroom rolls. The appetizer salad served when you dine-in can be made without row (fish eggs) upon request. Very friendly and accommodating staff.
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XS
1307 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-468-0002
 This trendy restaurant offers some vegetarian/vegan sushi, fruit sorbet and veggie pad thai (ask for no fish sauce).

Mt. Washington

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The Desert Café
1605 Sulgrave Ave.
Baltimore, Md.
410-367-5808
 Middle Eastern fare with vegan options like falafel and mujaddarah.

North Roland Park/Poplar Hill

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Kabab Stop
5719 Falls Rd.
Baltimore, Md.
410-323-6060
 Indian cuisine with a separate vegetarian menu.

Reistertown Station

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6313 Reisterstown Rd.
Baltimore, Md.
410-358-5238
 Kosher restaurant which serves pizza and pasta dishes, falafel and hummus, veggie meatballs and burgers. Ask for no cheese to make items vegan. The baba ganoush contains egg as well as all battered items.

Remington

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Paper Moon Diner
227 W. 29th St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-889-4444
 Fun, eclectic atmosphere. Many vegetarian items; however, the veg burger, wraps and pasta are not vegan. The "Vegetarian Delight" sandwich can be made without the honey mustard spread and there are hummus and vegan nachos.

Rosebank

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Café Zen
428 E. Belvedere Ave.
Baltimore, Md.
410-532-0022
 Chinese cuisine with a variety of vegetable and tofu sections on menu.

Tuscany-Cantebury

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Ambassador Dining Room
3811 Canterbury Rd.
Baltimore, Md.
410-366-1484
 This upscale restaurant is known for its elegant ambiance, white-gloved services, and royal Indian cuisine. There are several vegetarian and vegan options (the roti bread is vegan). The naan is made with dairy.

Washington Village

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M 		Shahrazad’s International Neo-Soul Cuisine
711 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore, Md.
410-685-7685
 An international soul food restaurant offering vegan and vegetarian meals. The menu changes daily and offers a variety of dishes that can include vegan specialties such as garlic "shrimp" with mango chutney, krab cakes and "chicken" quesadillas. Entrées from $9.95.

Waverly

M China Express
419 E. 33rd St.
Baltimore, Md.
410-235-1100
 Inexpensive Chinese cuisine with a separate vegetarian menu that includes tofu dishes and General Tso’s ’Chicken.’
  Thai Restaurant
3316 Greenmount Ave.
Baltimore, Md.
410-889-6002
 Offers tofu options for all dishes. Be sure to ask for no fish sauce.

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