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Rockford (31)
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27 Aluna
124 N Main St ~ : +1-815-965-4012
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Multi-cuisine restaurant and cocktail bar. Has several clearly labeled vegan choices. Previously called Octane. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Tue 5:00pm-9:00pm, Wed-Thu 11:30am-9:00pm, Fri 11:30am-10:00pm, Sat 5:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
Ambiance Cuisine Cocktails & Catering
307 S Main St ~ : +1-779-423-0624
Expensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Catering, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Upscale restaurant with a variety of vegan options, including vegetable Alfredo, cauliflower steak, vegan fried "chicken," and a vegan soul cup. Dine-in by reservation only. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Wed-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, Wed-Thu 4:30pm-9:30pm, Fri 4:30pm-10:00pm, Sat 3:00pm-11:00pm, Sun 1:00pm-6:30pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
Cantina Taco
117 S Main St ~ : +1-815-966-6000
Moderate -- Lacto, Delivery, Take-out, Mexican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mexican restaurant with vegan choices. Menu include burritos, tacos and bowls that can be made with black beans or vegan chorizo protein. Vegan sauces available. One of two locations. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 10:30am-7:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
Chipotle
751 S Perryville Rd ~ : +1-815-397-8688
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Mexican, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 10:30am-10:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Hai Quynh Restaurant
324 7th St ~ : +1-815-964-5353
Moderate -- Ovo, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Vietnamese, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Vietnamese restaurant with a vegetarian section on the menu, most of which is vegan by default. Vegan options include curry, lemongrass tofu, basil tofu, and pho. Tue-Thu 11:00am-8:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-9:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-7:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
I LUV SUSHI
7616 Walton St ~ : +1-815-708-7161
Moderate -- Japanese, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Sushi restaurant where you can get the standard vegetable rolls, with asparagus, avocado, or mixed veg. Has vegetarian noodle dish and salad. Specify vegan when ordering. Also you have option to choose all-you-can-eat sushi deal. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 11:00am-2:00pm, Mon-Thu 4:00pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sun 4:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)
John's Restaurant
2914 11th St ~ : +1-815-398-4044
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, Italian, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Pizzeria, Italian food and steakhouse but will serve vegan cheese pizza by request, and marinara sauce is vegan. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Lucha Cantina
1641 N Alpine Rd ~ : +1-815-977-4319
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Mexican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Menu includes a labeled vegan quesadilla; the hippy burrito/bowl can be made vegan by substituting for vegan cheese or no cheese; chips, guacamole, and all salsa are vegan; plus other vegetarian dishes may possibly made vegan. Ask the staff. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Mary's Market Bistro Cafe - Perryville
2636 McFarland Rd ~ : +1-815-986-3300
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Catering, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Several veg items: veggie wrap, black bean burger, fruit bowl, granola oatmeal, and others. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 7:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)
Mary's Market Bistro Cafe - State St
4431 E State St (at US Highway 20) ~ : +1-815-397-7291
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Delivery, Catering, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Several veg items: veggie wrap, black bean burger, fruit bowl, granola oatmeal, and others. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 7:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)
Mod Pizza
6470 E State St ~ : +1-815-977-8941
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Pizza, Italian, Fast food, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 10:30am-9:00pm, Fri 10:30am-8:00pm, Sat 10:30am-10:00pm, Sun 10:30am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Pho 815
7437 E State St ~ : +1-815-708-8587
Moderate -- Ovo, Take-out, Asian, Vietnamese, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Vietnamese restaurant with vegan options, including pho, fried rice with vegetables, vegetable chow mein, and spring rolls. Specify vegan and no egg when ordering. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 11:00am-8:00pm, Sun 11:00am-6:30pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
Poke Green
3053 N Perryville Rd ~ : +1-815-397-8888
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Fusion, Hawaiian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Fast casual Hawaiian poke shop with customizable, made-to-order vegan bowls. Offers regular and spicy vegan mayonnaise, Beyond steak, tofu, and avocado for bowls. Additional vegan add-ins include edamame, radish, pineapple, cilantro, cucumber, and more. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 10:30am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Prairie Street Brewing Co
200 Prairie St ~ : +1-815-277-9427
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Western, Beer/Wine, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Microbrewery and restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining along the Rock River. Housed in a historic building. Menu includes vegan and gluten-free choices, which are clearly labeled. Vegan options include a Philly cheese steak flatbread (gluten-free), tofu poke bowl (gluten-free), super salad (gluten-free), Impossible burger, hummus appetizer and more. Also stocking vegan mayonnaise, aioli, and ranch dressing. Focus on sustainability. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon 11:00am-9:00pm, Wed-Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-12:00am, Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Red Robin
7029 E State St ~ : +1-815-399-7582
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Fast food, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Outdoor seating. Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
Sahara Palace Mediterranean Restaurant
5890 E State St ~ : +1-815-227-0270
Moderate -- Lacto, Mediterranean, Delivery, Take-out, Middle Eastern, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe serving Middle-Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine with typical vegan options, such as baba ganouj, falafel, foul (fava bean spread), and hummus. Mon-Sat 11:00am-9:00pm, Sun 11:00am-7:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Sisters Thai Cafe
514 East State St ~ : +1-779-774-3927
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Thai, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Gluten-free, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Thai restaurant reported to offer vegetarian and vegan dishes. Also has one local vegan beer on tap (Pig Minds Brewing). Mon-Fri 11:00am-2:30pm, Mon-Thu 4:30pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 4:30pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Thai Jasmine
5839 Forest Hills Rd ~ : +1-815-505-1255
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Thai, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Catering, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Thai restaurant with vegan choices. Example offerings include drunken noodles, curry, spring rolls, tofu vegetable soup, stir-fry and more. Specify no egg or fish/oyster sauce when ordering. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Wed-Sat 11:30am-8:30pm, Sun 12:00pm-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
The Norwegian
1402 N Main St ~ : +1-815-329-6191
Moderate -- Lacto, Beer/Wine, European, Norwegian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Scandinavian-inspired brunch food with labeled vegan options. Coffee and chai lattes can be made with non-dairy milk. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Sun 7:30am-2:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Woodfire
408 E State St ~ : +1-815-904-6422
Moderate -- Lacto, Pizza, Italian, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Italian and wood-fired pizza restaurant that offers vegan cheese for pizzas. Mon-Thu 4:00pm-8:00pm, Fri-Sat 4:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Jack it Up Vegan Eats
Various Locations ~ : +1-779-221-4981
Inexpensive -- American, Take-out, Mexican -- Additional Info: A fully vegan food truck created & operated by vegans Chef T and Just Ryan. Usually located at Forest Plaza, Rockford Downtown City Market (Fridays), the Nicholas Conservatory (Tuesdays), and other locations. Keep an eye on their Facebook for current locations. They are planning on opening a physical location in the future. Entrees available are a black bean burger, cauliflower wings, birria tacos, jack meat chi'ckin sandwich and pulled jack meat bbq sandwich. Also has sides of jerk fried rice & waffle fries in addition to juices and water. -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)
Main Squeeze
Location varies ~ :
Inexpensive -- Juice bar, Take-out -- Additional Info: Rotating menu of all-vegan food and fresh squeezed juices. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)
320 Store
320 Court St ~ : +1-815-965-2313
-- -- Additional Info: Fresh organic fruits and vegetables, organic foods, and nuts. Under new ownership, Jul 2018. Mon-Fri 7:30am-8:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Candy Cloud
6286 E State St ~ : +1-815-846-0506
Inexpensive -- Lacto, American, International, Delivery, Take-out, Asian -- Additional Info: Coffee shop that also offers specialist drinks and layered ice cream. Vegan options are clearly labeled and Oatly soft serve is used to substitute dairy. Plant-based milk is available. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 10:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 10:00am-10:00pm, Sun 10:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
Crust & Crumbles
116 N Madison St Suite 118 (at Rockford City Market) ~ : +1-815-315-0960
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Pizza, Take-out, Bakery -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Artisan bakery & cafe offering vegan pastries and sandwiches every Wednesday & Saturday. Free Wi-Fi. Tue-Fri 7:00am-3:00pm, Sat 8:00am-2:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Quixotic Bakery
116 N Madison St ~ : +1-815-209-9730
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Take-out, Bakery -- Additional Info: Bakery in the Rockford City Market building downtown. Offers some vegan options such as a vanilla cupcake and occasionally a chocolate one or an oat bar. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Thu 11:00am-6:00pm, Fri 11:00am-8:30pm, Sat 9:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
Ripe Life Juice Co.
308 W State St Suite 135 ~ : +1-779-774-3274
Moderate -- Juice bar, Honey -- Additional Info: A juice bar that offers light snacks, juices, smoothies, and hot drinks. Mostly vegan apart from honey. Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm, Sat 9:00am-12:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Rockford Roasting Company
416 S Main St ~ : +1-815-290-9537
Moderate -- Lacto, Western, Take-out, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Cafe and coffee roastery operating in Rockford, Illinois, since 2014. All classic and seasonal drinks can be made vegan with options that include vegan mocha sauce, vegan coconut caramel, vegan simple syrups, oat milk, almond milk, and more. All pastry offerings are 100% vegan and typically include locally made scones, donuts, biscotti, or muffins. Can serve vegan granola hot or cold with option for plant milk. Relocated from 206 N Main St. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Thu 7:00am-6:00pm, Fri-Sat 7:00am-2:00pm, Sun 8:00am-2:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)
Sizz N Fizz
200 Prairie St ~ :
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, American -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Food truck offering two vegan smash burgers and the waffle fries can be made vegan if there is no sizzy seasoning, ask if it can be omitted before it is made. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Tue 4:00pm-9:00pm, Thu 5:00pm-9:00pm, Fri 4:00pm-8:30pm, Sat 12:00pm-8:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
Vegetarians in Motion
P.O. Box 6943 ~ :
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Vegetarians in Motion (VIM) was formed in 1988 in Rockford, IL by a few dedicated individuals who wanted to provide education and support for those interested in a vegetarian/vegan lifestyle. People join VIM for important reasons - health, animal suffering, world hunger, and the environment. The all-volunteer organization holds monthly meetings from September to June offering potlucks and educational programs. Members receive a monthly newsletter with up-to-date information including recipes, book reviews and a calendar of upcoming events. VIM meetings are open to the public; non-vegetarians are welcome too. -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)
Woodman's Markets
3155 McFarland Rd ~ : +1-815-986-0220
-- -- Additional Info: Grocery market. Stocks a selection of organic produce and has a natural foods aisle. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
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