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| Vegetarian
and Veg-Friendly
Restaurants |
Because finding a vegetarian or vegan meal isn't as difficult as it once was, we have greatly shortened this list. What you see is a list of the area's exclusively vegetarian restaurants, alongside a small handful of restaurants which are especially popular among our members. Largely excluded from the list are ethnic restaurants which, although they may offer more meatless options than 'American' eateries, do not distinguish themselves from other restaurants in their category. East Asian, Indian, and Middle Eastern restaurants are typically very accommodating, with a few caveats: fish sauce is common in Vietnamese and Thai dishes, chicken or beef stock is sometimes found in Chinese vegetarian dishes, clarified butter (ghee) and yogurt are popular in Indian cooking, and yogurt is also found in some dishes from the Middle East. In most cases, the dishes can be prepared without the unwanted ingredients.
This is a list of recommendations only; VSDC assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information displayed, although we have made every effort to see that it is correct. We recommend that you call ahead any time you are visiting a new restaurant. VSDC, PO Box 4921, Washington, DC 20008. Voice Mail: 202-362-VEGY E-mail: vsdc@vsdc.org. List updated 7/00.
This neighborhood offers a wealth of ethnic eating experiences, many
of which are suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Ethiopian restaurants
are a hallmark of this neighborhood, with Meskerem, Addis Ababa, and Red
Sea being particularly popular for their vegetarian 'messob' sampler platters.
Most of Adams Morgan's restaurants are on 18th Street, between Florida
Ave and Columbia Road.
The area south of K Street offers little aside from salad and hot bars, Capitol Hill has a few scattered ethnic eateries with meatless options.
Vegetarian
| Honest to Goodness Burritos
15th and K Streets NW Washington |
Burritos | Smokefree
Wheelchair 10% member disc. |
A lunch cart offering exclusively vegetarian burritos. |
| Indian Delight
1100 Penn. Ave. NW Old Post Office Washington 202-371-2295 |
Indian | Smokefree
Wheelchair 10% member disc. |
Other Favorites
| Juice Joint
1025 Vermont Ave NW Washington 202-347-6783 |
Soup and Sandwich | Smokefree | Juice bar with a variety of vegan and vegetarian sandwiches and wraps. |
Dupont Circle has a wide variety of dining places, including Indian and other Asian options.
Other Favorites
| Sala Thai
2016 P Street NW Washington 202-872-1144 |
Thai | Alcohol
Smoking |
Ask for vegetarian menu |
Although Georgetown is famous for its restaurants and nightspots, restaurants with a varietyof meatless options are scarce. There are a few Indian and Vietnamese places that offer some choices, however.
Vegetarian
| Amma's Vegetarian Kitchen
3291-A M Street NW Washington 202-625-6625 |
Indian | Smokefree |
Other Favorites
| Harmony Café
3287 1/2 M St. NW Washington 202-338-3881 |
Pan-Asian |
Alcohol
Smokefree |
Most meat dishes available with soy-based analogs, plus many tofu and vegetable dishes. |
Vegetarian
| Delights of the Garden
2616 Georgia Ave. NW Washington |
Raw Foods
(mostly) |
Smokefree |
| Soul Vegetarian Café
2606 Georgia Ave. NW Washington 202-328-7685 |
Soul | Smokefree |
The Bethesda area offers a huge range of dining options, most of which offer some vegetarian/vegan options.
Other Favorites
| Thyme Square
4735 Bethesda Avenue Bethesda 301-657-9077 |
Nouvelle | Alcohol
Smokefree Wheelchair |
Creative cuisine, excellent presentation and avant décor make this popular for special dinners. Dishes are clearly marked. |
| Hard Times Café
4920 Del Ray Avenue Bethesda 301-951-3300 |
Chili | Alcohol
Smoking Wheelchair |
Vegetarian
| Soul Vegetarian
Everlasting Life Health Complex Hampton Mall 9185 Central Avenue Capitol Heights 301-342-6900 |
Health Food | Smokefree | Vegan soul food, entrees, light fare, salads, drinks and desserts. 11am - 9pm Tuesday through Sunday. |
Vegetarian
| Berwyn Café
5010 Berwyn Road College Park; 301-345-9898 |
Health Food | Smokefree | |
| Maryland Food Collective
University of Maryland Student Union Building 301-314-8089 |
Health Food,
sandwiches, some groceries |
Smokefree |
Other Favorites
| Hard Times Café
4738 Cherry Hill Road College Park 301-474-8880 |
Chili | Alcohol
Smoking Wheelchair |
Vegetarian
| Wildflowers Organic & Vegetarian Café
10 North Market St. Frederick 301-695-9533 |
Health Food | Smokefree | Limited seating area. Carryout, shared seating or reservations suggested. Also sells organic breads, produce and some staples. Hours are 11-4 Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday, 11-8 Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. |
Vegetarian
| Vegetable Garden
11618 Rockville Pike Rockville 301-468-9301 |
Chinese | Alcohol
Smokefree Wheelchair 10% member discount |
| Yuan Fu Chinese
798 Rockville Pike Rockville 301-762-5937 |
Chinese | Smokefree
Wheelchair 10% member discount |
Vegetarian
| Columbia Union College
7600 Flower Ave. Takoma Park 301-891-4103 |
Health Food | Smokefree | |
| Pita Plus
Carroll Ave. at Takoma Junction, Takoma Park 301-270-6518 |
Middle-Eastern | Smokefree | This cart sells lunch and dinner from the parking lot just south of the TPSS Co-op |
| Udupi Palace
1329 University Blvd. East Langley Park 301-434-1531 |
Indian | Smokefree
Wheelchair |
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| Woodlands
8046 New Hampshire Ave. Hyattsville 301-434-4202 |
Indian | Smokefree
Wheelchair |
Other Favorites
| Mark's Kitchen
7006 Carroll Ave. Takoma Park 301-270-1884 |
Korean/Continental | Smokefree
10% member disc. |
A great neighborhood place that is attentive to the needs of vegetarians. |
Other Favorites
| Nut House Pizza
11419 Georgia Ave. Wheaton 301-942-5900 |
Italian/Kosher | Smokefree
Wheelchair |
A Kosher pizza carry-out (there are a few tables) offering mock meats and soy cheese. |
Other Favorites
| Hard Times Café
1404 King St. Alexandria 703-683-5340 |
Chili | Alcohol
Smoking Wheelchair |
If you've got a taste for chili and nothing else, this is the place to be. Note that the cornbread served with the chili is not vegan. |
The Clarendon region, in particular, offers a host of dining options, including a number of popular Vietnamese restaurants.
Vegetarian
| Saran Foods
5151 N. Lee Hwy Arlington 703-533-3600 |
Indian | Smokefree |
Other Favorites
| Madhu Ban
3217 N. Washington Blvd. Arlington 703-528-7184 |
Indian | Alcohol
Smokefree Wheelchair |
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| Oasis
2900 Columbia Pike Arlington 703-920-2404 |
Middle Eastern | Alcohol
Smoking Wheelchair |
Many interesting veggie options, especially among appetizers. |
| Sala Thai
2900 N. 10th St. Arlington 703-465-2900 |
Thai | Alcohol
Smoking Wheelchair |
Ask for separate vegetarian menu. |
| Hard Times Café
3028 Wilson Blvd. Arlington 703-528-2233 |
Chili | Alcohol
Smoking Wheelchair |
If you've got a taste for chili and nothing else, this is the place to be. Note that the cornbread served with the chili is not vegan. |
The western suburbs of DC have recently experienced a real explosion of veg-suitable restaurants. In addition to the listed eateries, there are a number of ethnic options worth exploring, including Afghan (Pajshir) and Thai (Tara Thai, Busara) restaurants throughout the region.
Vegetarian
| Amma
344-A Maple Ave E Vienna 703-938-5328 |
Indian | Smokefree |
| Sunflower
2531 Chain Bridge Rd. Vienna 703-319-3888 |
Asian | Smokefree
Wheelchair |
| Woodlands
4078 Jermantown Rd Fairfax 703-385-1996 |
Indian | Smokefree
Wheelchair |
This is a list of recommendations only; VSDC
assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information printed,
although wehave made every effort to see that it is correct. We recommend
that you call ahead any time you are visiting a new restaurant.VSDC, PO
Box 4921, Washington, DC 20008. Voice Mail: 202-362-VEGY E-mail:vsdc@vsdc.org.
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