also known for popular vegetarian specialties for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Open Mon-Sat 11:30am-9:00pm | Closed Sunday
4. Slutty Vegan, Atlanta, GA
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1542 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW Atlanta, Georgia
Yes, you read that right. Slutty Vegan is the name of this popular ATL vegan restaurant. What is “slutty” to them? Slutty food is overindulgent, gooey, messy, most often sweet, and irresistible. You shouldn’t want it, but you do. However, they’re plant-based and guilt-free!
Open Tues-Fri 4:00pm-12:00am | Closed Sunday and Monday
3. The Original Soul Vegetarian, Chicago, IL
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205 E 75th St Chicago, Illinois 60619
Serving vegan and vegetarian food since 1982, this second-generation, family-operated restaurant is known for its house-made seitan that can be served country-fried and barbecued. If I absolutely have to recommend just one vegan restaurant in Chicago to visit, it would have to be this one.
Open Mon-Fri 11:00am-6:00pm, Sat & Sun 10:00am-6:00pm
2. Stuff I Eat, Los Angeles, CA
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114 N Market St, Inglewood, CA 90301
Fresh, natural and organic, this Inglewood staple has been perfecting home-cooked vegan cuisine for over 15 years in an effort to share health through food. If you’re ever visiting LA, just take a short 30-minute drive from the city to support this Black-owned vegan business.
Open Weds-Sun 12:00pm-6:00pm | Closed Monday & Tuesday
1. Seasoned Vegan, New York, NY
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55 St. Nicholas Avenue, Harlem, NY 10026
Owned and operated by a mother and son, this Black-owned New York City vegan restaurant prides itself on being loyal to its vegan/vegetarian customers by maintaining an organic, 100% vegan menu. If you’re looking for a meal that’s delicious enough to satisfy the most skeptical meat-eater. Try them out!
Open Mon-Fri 5:00pm-10:00pm, Sat 1:00pm-10:00 pm, Sun 4:00pm-9:00pm
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