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Veg Dining in Rochester We Love!
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American |
Openface
Sandwich Eatery
- sandwiches as fine art! You will find all the usual fare of a sandwich
shop, but with a bolder twist and with flourish! Nearly half the menu
is vegetarian...
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Dogtown
Hots -
its been so long since I felt like I could indulge in "sinful"
food like a greasy burger and fries! Dogtown Hots has a vast menu of specialty
hotdogs and sausages with influences from around the world. The menu has
so many veg options, I can come back again and again
and never get bored.
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Orange Glory Cafe - is a trendy little cafe on East Ave specializing in upscale sandwiches and salads, open solely during weekday lunch hours. They usually have at least 2 vegetarian options that are really delicious! (right now, I'm craving the spicy lentil burger! yummmmm!)
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Burger King - No. I'm not kidding. Order the BK Veggie Burger with "everything on it": ketchup, mustard, pickles, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, on a sesame-seed bun. I tell them to "make it like a whopper, with a veggie burger, but no cheese or mayo." It's surprisingly good! Be sure to "hold the mayo", to make it completely vegan & cruelty-free, and cut 9 grams of fat!! (well... it USED to be completely vegan... now they use Morningstar patties, which have egg in them. Write Burger King a letter asking them to provide a veggie-burger that is actually "veggie"! Check out "7 Tips for Writing a Successful Letter") Very tasty and only 340 calories and 8 grams of fat (without the mayo). Compare that to the Whopper, with a total of 700 calories and a 'whopping' 42 grams of fat! |
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Nathaniel Square Corner Store - my favorite place to grab a quick breakfast burrito... I get breakfast potatoes, grilled peppers & onions, salsa, jalepeños, and tofu scramble (in place of scrambled eggs) in a noticably tastier-than-average whole wheat burrito tortilla. And if its already "one of those mornings" they have the best selection of microbrew and craft beers in town! Word of warning: Don't order the french fries. They will ruin you for any other french fry you'll ever have! And they'll ruin your diet, cuz you'll want them EVERY time you go in... or walk by... or get in your car.
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Asian
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Thai Taste - really, really good Thai food! Every bite is full of several flavors, so each dish keeps your interest until the end. Consistently fresh and excellent quality. All vegetarian dishes are served with various fresh veggies, perfectly al dente. The staff is always courteous and prompt. If you are unfamiliar with a dish, you can ask and they will help you find something that you will like. Don't be fooled by the lack of ambience; what this restaurant lacks in decor, they make up for in service and taste!
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Aja Noodle Co - unique, urban contemporary Asian cuisine. Yummy yummy yummy! Almost every dish is available vegetarian! Ask your server for suggestions.
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Golden Dynasty - the staff at this Chinese restaurant are very attentive, helpful & are clearly proud to serve only the best quality food! When I mentioned I was vegetarian, they handed me a FULL PAGE menu with veg options. They made helpful recommendations and even offered to specially prepare food that wasn't even on the menu! (They made me a really tasty vegetarian Vietnamese Pho which I will definitely get again!) If you like smokey and spicy, get the Jalapeno Tofu... I've been thinking about it non-stop since I was there last! Don't be put-off by the fact that this restaurant is in a plaza. It's very nice inside, very delicious, and I'd be surprised if it didn't become one of your favorite places to go!
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Bakery |
Eco Bella Bakery - Organic Vegan and Organic Gluten-Free Vegan baked deliciousness! Made fresh and made from scratch daily! Cookies, brownies, cakes, pies, cupcakes, "cheese"cakes, sweetbreads, scones, bagels, muffins, doughnuts... excuse me, sorry. I'm drooling.
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Indian |
Thali of India - Live music every Friday and Saturday evening. The buffet on Mondays after 5PM is an AMAZING way to sample many different vegetarian dishes, and a great way to try Indian food if you are unfamiliar with it.
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Haveli Indian Cuisine - phenomenal lunch buffet! The most choices of any Indian food buffet in town and it's almost entirely vegetarian! I'm totally addicted and have to force myself not to overeat. For $8.95, it's a really good deal for really good food!
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Mediterranean |
Alladin's Natural Eatery - the salads are so fresh and delicious, they don't need dressing! I'm a fan of the Pine Nut Salad and the Falafel Salad. The soups are hearty and are a meal all by themselves. Try the Vegetarian Chili (yum!) or the hearty Lentil Soup, and in the summer the cold, but spicy Gazpacho.
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Mexican |
John's Tex Mex Eatery - stuff yourself for five bucks! Tasty Ameri-Mexican food that is easily vegetarian/vegan friendly... just ask! No explanation required. Normally I don't really like tofu, but this is specially seasoned and spicy. I love the Tofu Tacos and the Mexican Plate with Un-Beef!
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Sol Burrito - let me sum it up: Tofu Tacos! Look. I know what you are thinking. Tofu is yuck. But that is where you are wrong. That is where I was wrong! Just go. And order. And moan with pleasure! I crave these. It's ridiculous!
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Upscale |
Lento - upscale dining. intimate atmosphere. wonderfully creative menu. FAN-FREAKIN-TASTIC martinis! Lento specializes in upscale organic, locally grown dining with a seasonal menu that changes daily based on what is available from local farmers. They have a generous Vegetarian/Vegan menu for a fine dining restaurant.
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