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Lockwood
4625 Reliable St ~ : +1-415-261-7001
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Indian, Western, Honey -- Additional Info: Vegetarian cafe located inside a renovated grain mill. Serves one vegan dosa filled with masala potatoes served with chutneys, as well as a vegan chickpea crepe that can be used to veganize most of the crepe menu. Plant-based milk options are available for hot drinks. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Wed-Sun 8:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Big Acai Bowl
2702 Lincoln Way ~ :
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Take-out, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat; vegan options available. Vegan items include acai bowls, burritos, hot chocolate, avocado toast and others. Located in the Union Student Housing Building at Iowa State University. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 10:00am-6:00pm, Sun 10:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Blaze Pizza
2320 Lincoln Way ~ : +1-515-854-1904
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Pizza, Italian, Fast food, Take-out, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 10:30am-11:00pm, Fri-Sat 10:30am-11:30pm, Sun 10:30am-11:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Cafe Beaudelaire
2504 Lincoln Way ~ : +1-515-292-7429
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Western, Mediterranean, Take-out, Fusion, Honey, Brazilian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe with several vegetarian options that can be veganized, such as black beans, a portobello gyro, and spaghetti. Vegans request that items be cooked in oil and not butter. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Wed 11:00am-10:00pm, Thu-Fri 11:00am-11:30pm, Sat 10:00am-11:30pm, Sun 10:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Chipotle
435 S Duff Ave ~ : +1-515-598-2385
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Mexican, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Downtown Deli
328 Main St ~ : +1-515-232-3626
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Fast food, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Small deli with various toppings to choose including hummus. Mon-Fri 10:00am-7:00pm, Sat 10:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

HuHot Mongolian Grill
703 S Duff Ave ~ : +1-515-233-7191
Moderate -- Chinese, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: Not rated yet

India Palace
120 Hayward Ave ~ : +1-515-715-1060
Moderate -- Lacto, Indian, Buffet, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Indian food restaurant. Cheap buffet, comes with naan. Cooks food in oil instead of ghee could be vegan suitable - ask. Daily lunch buffet includes several vegetarian choices plus a side burner/hot food area with the meats. Will make vegan naan bread if you ask. Reopened Autumn 2017 after refurbishment. Tue-Sun 5:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Joy's Mongolian Grill
112 Hayward Ave ~ : +1-515-292-9077
Moderate -- Ovo, Chinese, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Chinese restaurant serving primarily Szechuan dishes. Has vegetarian dishes, and can make vegan by request. Mild to spicy, with a few Americanized Chinese standards as well. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Macubana
116 Welch Ave ~ : +1-515-778-5554
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, International, Italian, Take-out, Caribbean, Fusion, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant offering a vegan Cubano - roasted pulled heart of palm, seitan, vegan Swiss cheese, vegan mayo, pickles, and mustard on Cuban baguette. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

May House
3417 Lincoln Way (at S. Franklin Ave.) ~ : +1-515-292-2089
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Ovo, Chinese, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Chinese restaurant with entire separate vegetarian menu stating that they cook vegetarian cuisine on separate surfaces and with separate utensils. Almost all "mock" products: mock beef, mock chicken. Some tofu dishes. Vegetarian eggrolls. They don't use fish or oyster sauce. Cash only. Tue-Sat 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Provisions
2400 N Loop Dr ~ : +1-515-598-1783
Moderate -- Lacto, American, Organic, Take-out, Bakery, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant with labeled vegan options including tamales, a burger. summer flatbread, quinoa salad, and more. Mon-Thu 7:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 7:00am-10:00pm, Sun 7:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Thai Kitchen
2410 Chamberlain St ~ : +1-515-292-4788
Inexpensive -- Ovo, Thai, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Many dishes can be made vegan. Offers tofu as a protein choice and you can omit egg from any dish including the fried rice dishes. Check about fish and oyster sauce. Mon-Fri 11:00am-3:00pm, 5:00pm-8:00pm, Sat 12:00pm-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The Dot Cafe
127 Dotson Dr ~ : +1-515-425-4188
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Take-out, Honey, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Small cafe with menu that clearly notes dishes are available vegan upon request. Offers sandwiches and wraps, oatmeal, salad and more. Specify vegan when ordering. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Wed-Sun 7:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The Spice
402 Main St ~ : +1-515-232-0200
Expensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Thai, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Fine dining Thai food restaurant. Menu includes a vegetarian section with vegetable and tofu dishes, spring rolls. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 11:00am-2:00pm, 5:00pm-8:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Wheatsfield Co-op
413 Northwestern Ave (at Grand Ave.) ~ : +1-515-232-4094
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, American, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cooperative market and deli bar. Has a salad bar, four soups every day, vegan and vegetarian sandwiches, sushi, smoothies and juices. Store sells bulk food, nut butter, local produce, and more. Mon-Sun 8:00am-7:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Burgie's Coffee - North
3701 Stange Rd ~ : +1-515-815-6442
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Take-out -- Additional Info: Cafe with plant-based milk alternatives. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Wed 6:00am-6:00pm, Fri-Sun 6:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Labyrinth Coffee
159 Sheldon Ave ~ :
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Western, Take-out -- Additional Info: Non-profit coffee shop with a focus on environmental sustainability. Has plant milks for drinks as well as some salads, a hummus & vegetable wrap, and sometimes vegan soups. Check social media or call for details. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Tue 8:00am-6:00pm, Wed 8:00am-4:00pm, Thu-Sat 8:00am-6:00pm, Sun 11:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Morning Bell Coffee Roasters
111 Main St ~ : +1-515-257-6637
Moderate -- Lacto, Western, Take-out, Gluten-free -- Additional Info: Coffee shop serving house-roasted coffee and some vegan snacks. No upcharge for plant milks. Also has some gluten-free options. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 7:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

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