Harrison Street Coffee Shop
Harrison Street Coffee shop is an excellent breakfast spot for vegans. Located in the heart of downtown Richmond, Harrison Street Coffee Shop offers vegan pancakes, french toast, scrambled "eggs" and a variety of soy-based mock breakfast meats. The atmosphere is eclectic and the service is fast. It also offers a full selection of soups, salads and sandwiches for lunch.
Harrison Street Coffee Shop
402 N. Harrison St.
Richmond, Va. 23220
(804) 359-8060
www.harrisonstcoffeeshop.com
Ipanema
Vegans looking for evening entertainment with their meals will enjoy Ipanema, a bar-style vegan-friendly restaurant with a friendly staff. The atmosphere is bustling and artsy. Walls are decorated with artwork, and regional or local indie bands provide nightly music. Popular vegan dishes are the spicy seitan, vegan enchiladas and handmade pierogies.
Ipanema
917 W. Grace St.
Richmond, Va. 23219
(804) 213-0190
www.ipanemaveg.com
Ellwood's Coffee
Ellwoods Coffee is an organic coffee, tea and juice bar. It offers interesting varieties of organic fair-trade coffees and teas. Most of the teas are hand-blended on the premises. Other drinks include organic wines and vegan/gluten-free beers. Ellwoods offers more than just drinks, though. Food choices include vegan mushroom-spinach quesadillas and blackened tofu on whole-grain country bread.
Ellwood's Coffee
10 S. Thompson St.
Richmond, Va. 23221
(804) 612-1827
www.ellwoodscoffee.com
Nile Ethiopian Restaurant
Vegans looking for a change of culinary pace will enjoy Nile Ethiopian Restaurant. It offers Ethiopian cuisine such as spicy vegetable and nut stews, rice dishes, and the popular Ethiopian injera bread. Soy milk is available for use in coffee, teas and other drinks. The food is fresh and healthy and the restaurant is owned by a local Ethiopian family.
Nile Ethiopian Restaurant
309 N. Laurel St.
Richmond, Va. 23220
(804) 225-5544
www.nilerichmond.com
Pizza Fusion
Offering many non-meat toppings to go along with their all-vegan crust and sauce, Pizza Fusion is popular with local vegans. Vegans don't have to make do with the standard cheese-free pizza. Pizza Fusion offers a 100 percent vegan cheese that is available for all its pies. Be sure to grab a few of the vegan brownies for dessert. Eat-in, carry-out and delivery are available.
Pizza Fusion
11331 West Broad St., Suite 131
Richmond, Va. 23060
(804) 381-4027
www.pizzafusion.com
Panda Veg
Vegans looking for Asian-inspired cuisine will appreciate Panda Veg. Panda Veg offers a buffet-style Chinese and Japanese dining experience. The restaurant uses fresh vegetables and soy-based mock meats to create delicious food that appeals to vegan and non-vegan patrons alike. Diners wanting to skip the buffet can order from the a la carte menu, which features meat-free versions of popular Chinese and Japanese dishes. Panda Veg is kid-friendly, offering booster seats and a kids' menu. Delivery is available.
Panda Veg
900 West Grace St.
Richmond, Va. 23220
(804) 359-6688
