Vegan Friendly Restaurants
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Members of the Vegan Community of Eastern Iowa shared their “go-to” restaurants. Here are some favorites:
IOWA CITY:
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Trumpet Blossom Cafe, 310 E. Prentiss St., Iowa City: tempeh Reuben, vegan BLT, jerk tempeh bowl, vegan Florentine, fries (sweet potato or white with sauces), soup, chocolate cake, milkshakes
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Oryza Asian Cuisine, 5 Sturgis Corner Drive, Iowa City: yu xiang plate with crispy tofu or eggplant, teriyaki tofu, orange plate with tofu, moo shu vegetables
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Big Grove Brewery and Taproom, 1225 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City: banh mi with tofu and mushroom, BGB vegan burger, Smashburger, sweet potato and black bean tacos, crispy cauliflower
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Big Grove Brew Pub, 101 W. Main St., Solon: Smashburger, kale salad
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Get Fresh Cafe, 109 Iowa Ave., Iowa City: the tage (local veggies, tempeh bacon, chipotle mayo, on a whole wheat bun), BLT (tempeh), the get fresh sandwich, açai bowl, chia pudding, smoothie bowls, freshies
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Thai Flavors, 340 E. Burlington St., Iowa City: vegetable delight (without fish sauce), tom yum soup with tofu, pineapple fried rice with tofu (no egg), green curry
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Thai Spice, 1210 S. Gilbert St., #200, Iowa City: pad pak ruam mid with soy sauce and tofu
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India Cafe, 227 E. Washington St., Iowa City: bhindi masala, chana masala
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Oasis Falafel, 206 N. Linn St., Iowa City: falafel pita sandwich, genie plate with falafel and pita
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Bread Garden, 225 S Linn St., Iowa City: spiced tofu tacos
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Dumpling Darling, 213 Iowa Ave., Iowa City: edamame and Brussels sprouts, chipotle tofu dumplings, kimchi mandu dumpling, fried Brussels sprouts
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Oyama, 1853 Lower Muscatine Road, Iowa City: tofu teriyaki
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Nodo, 600 N. Dodge St., Iowa City: portobello mushroom sandwich
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Rapid Creek Cidery, 4823 Dingleberry Road NE #2, Iowa City: tofu sandwich, vegan apple turnover
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Basta Pizzeria Ristorante, 121 Iowa Ave., Iowa City: wood-fired pizza
CORALVILLE:
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30Hop Coralville, 900 E. 2nd Ave., Coralville: vegan burger
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Haveli Indian Cuisine, 943 25th St., Coralville: tabbouleh, dal fry and aloo mattar (must request dishes to be vegan)
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Mellow Mushroom, 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville: veg out pizza with a choice of 30 vegan toppings, including vegan cheese
CEDAR RAPIDS:
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The Full Bowl: Globally inspired rice and beans bowls made with organic whole foods, cooked from scratch, served fast vegan/vegetarian and mostly gluten free. They are located in NewBo, Cedar Rapids. Check their weekly special HERE
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Rawlicious: Daytime raw cafe in Cedar Rapids. They serve organic, gluten-free and vegan entrees, salads, smoothies and juices. Check their delicious desserts HERE
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