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Traverse City (36)
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Hexenbelle
144 Hall St ~ : +1-231-486-6128
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo -- Additional Info: Local vegetarian cafe with vegan options including coconut curried fried rice, mapo tofu, hummus and pita, and a selection of drinks. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Fri 7:30am-3:00pm, Sat 8:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)
Milk and Honey
240 E Front St ~ : +1-231-944-1036
Moderate -- Lacto, American, Take-out -- Additional Info: Ice cream parlor and cafe formerly known as Cherry Cone. Food menu has a tofu sandwich (vegans need to request no mayonaise). Has three vegan ice cream options, made with coconut milk. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Archie's Social House
237 Lake Ave ~ : +1-231-421-1900
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Honey, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Neighborhood coffee house & eatery offering a few items that are or can be made vegan such as tofu scramble, avocado toast, kale potato breakfast hash and more. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 8:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Barrio
305 W Front St ~ : +1-231-421-1855
Moderate -- Lacto, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Mexican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Small chain restaurant and bar. Build your tacos with labeled vegan options. Vegan protein selection includes chilli or bbq tofu, pan-seared portobellos, or beer-braised black beans. Also serves several vegan toppings, salsas, and sauces. Serves cocktails. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 3:00pm-11:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-1:00am, Sun 11:00am-11:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Farm Club
10051 S Lake Leelanau Dr ~ : +1-231-252-3079
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Beer/Wine, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Farm to table restaurant. Offers a vegan charcuterie board, vegan garlic snapes and others that may be made vegan upon request. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Wed-Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Firebird Pizza
831 S Garfield Ave ~ : +1-231-421-1124
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Pizza, Italian, Fast food, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Assembly line pizzeria with vegan cheese alternative available for customizable, made-to-order pies and salads. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 11:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Fresh Coast Market
7270 N Long Lake Rd ~ : +1-231-227-6546
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Fast food, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Deli and market with vegan choices. Menu includes customizable sandwiches, salads and pizza. Vegan cheese and milk alternatives available. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 6:30am-8:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 2.5 Happycow(s)
Identity Brewing Company
108 S Union St ~ : +1-231-932-2233
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, International, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Brewery also serving food. Example offerings include falafel pita, quinoa salads and wraps, chips with guacamole and more. Specify vegan when ordering. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Wed 11:00am-9:00pm, Thu-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)
Jolly Pumpkin
13512 Peninsula Dr ~ : +1-231-223-4333
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Beer/Wine, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Brewpub with cottage decor on the old mission peninsula. Has a few vegetarian choices that can be made vegan. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon 12:00pm-8:00pm, Thu-Sun 12:00pm-8:00pm -- Rating: 1 Happycow(s)
Loco Boys Brewing Company
901 W Front St ~ : +1-231-252-2378
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Mexican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Brewery and Mexican restaurant with some vegan options which are labeled on the menu, including plantains, burrito de verdura, enchiladas de mole verde, house-made guacamole, and Mexican salad. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon 12:00pm-11:00pm, Thu-Sun 12:00pm-11:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
North Peak Brewing Company
400 W Front St ~ : +1-231-941-7325
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Pizza, Italian, Organic, Western, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Brewery restaurant that offers some vegan and gluten-free options. Vegetarian items are labeled on the menu, and some of them can be served vegan. Serves the Impossible Burger. NOTE: Reported May 2023 to have limited vegan options – please send updates to HappyCow. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 12:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 2 Happycow(s)
Old Mission Tavern
17015 center road ~ : +1-231-223-7280
Moderate -- Lacto, American, Italian, Beer/Wine, Take-out, French, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. European tavern and art gallery offering the beyond burger and a vegan black bean burger. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:30am-8:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-9:00pm, Sun 11:30am-7:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Panda North
2038 S Airport Rd ~ : +1-231-929-9722
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Chinese, Japanese, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Typical Asian place and sushi bar but has a vegetarian section on the menu offering dishes with tofu and vegetables, including Chinese mix vegetables, tofu with broccoli, ma po tofu, and several others. Restaurant access is through a hallway past tourist shops. Atmosphere is very casual. Note the fried rice contains egg. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)
Poppycock's
128 E Front St (at Old Town) ~ : +1-231-941-7632
Expensive -- Lacto, American, Italian, Mediterranean, Beer/Wine, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant and bar serving a variety of pastas, salads, and a few vegetarian meals (uses dairy, eggs). Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Qdoba
1280 W South Airport Rd ~ : +1-231-421-8475
Moderate -- Lacto, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Mexican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 10:30am-10:00pm, Sun 10:30am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Rare Bird Brewpub
229 Lake Ave ~ : +1-231-943-2053
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, American, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Ask for the special dietary menu which lists vegan and gluten free options. Among the items are the chipotle bean burger, impossible burger, patatas tacos, pretzel sticks, hummus board with tortilla chips and vegetables, and salads that can be made vegan. Uses vegan mayo and vegan cheese. The herb roasted almonds are vegan. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Thu 12:00pm-12:00am, Fri-Sat 12:00pm-2:00am, Sun 12:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Red Ginger
237 E Front St ~ : +1-231-944-1733
Expensive -- Lacto, Indian, Japanese, Take-out, Asian, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Asian restaurant with vegan offerings. Includes edamame, tofu lettuce wraps, Indian curry, 2 specialty rolls, vegan maki. Can make substitutions on menu for vegans. Vegan and vegetarian items clearly marked on menu as well as GF. Staff is knowledgeable and helpful. Has outdoor dining and allows pets on patio. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Thu 5:00pm-10:00pm, Sat 5:00pm-11:00pm, Sun 5:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Samsara
4025 Chums Village Dr ~ : +1-231-486-6155
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Chinese, Thai, Take-out, Asian, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Asian restaurant that can make a variety of vegan dishes - specify no egg and no fish sauce. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Tue-Thu 11:00am-7:00pm, Fri 11:00am-8:00pm, Sat 3:00pm-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Sleder's Family Tavern
717 Randolph St ~ : +1-231-947-9213
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Bar & grill offering a vegan Impossible burger and a vegetarian burrito that can be made vegan on request. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 11:00am-9:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-8:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)
Spanglish
1333 Yellow Dr ~ : +1-231-943-1453
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Take-out, Mexican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Small local cafe. Staff is knowledgeable about the ingredients - ask for vegan options. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Sat 11:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Taproot Cider House
300 E Front St ~ : +1-810-397-1500
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Pizza, Organic, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Bar and restaurant offering substantial salads, and the staff is willing to adapt many dishes to vegan. One could get peas & carrot fries; layered beet salad; black bean burger; and vegan pizza with kale. Just ask. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Thai Café
1219 E Front St ~ : +1-231-929-1303
Inexpensive -- Thai, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Thai food restaurant which labels dishes with a V which can all be made vegan on request. Tue-Fri 11:00am-8:00pm, Sat-Sun 12:00pm-8:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)
The Cottage
472 Munson Ave ~ : +1-231-947-9261
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Salad bar, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. A soup and salad bar diner with limited vegetarian food but is listed due to not much else in the area. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner all day. Has a veggie burger (vegans need to specify). Cottage atmosphere. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 7:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 2 Happycow(s)
The Dish Cafe
108 S Union St (at Old Towne) ~ : +1-231-932-2233
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Fast food, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Funky little place where artists display works and local performing art groups post notices for shows and zines. Offers soups, salads, wraps, sandwiches, quesadillas, smoothies, and organic coffee. Some items vegetarian suitable with dairy and/or egg but not vegan. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 10:30am-8:00pm, Fri-Sat 10:30am-9:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
The Filling Station Microbrewery
642 Railroad Pl ~ : +1-231-946-8168
Moderate -- Lacto, Pizza, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers handcrafted ales by the rails (has vegan beer option), plus salads, and wood-fired flatbread pizza of which one is labeled as vegan suitable, the Silver Fern. There's also red pepper hummus served with tortilla chips. Has vegan cheese and can build your own pizza. Mon 11:00am-10:00pm, Thu-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
The Flying Noodle
136 E Front St ~ : +1-231-943-1178
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, Italian, Beer/Wine, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Italian restaurant with an emphasis on pasta. Offers some vegan menu options as well as the option to build-your-own pasta dishes that can be made vegan. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
The Good Bowl
328 E Front St ~ : +1-231-252-2662
Moderate -- Beer/Wine, Take-out, Asian, Vietnamese, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Small Vietnamese restaurant offering pho, bahn mi, noodles, and summer rolls. Items that are or can be modified to be vegan are marked. Pet-friendly area outside. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Bubbie's Bagels
1215 E Front St ~ : +1-231-252-3587
Inexpensive -- Lacto, American, Western, Take-out, Bakery, European, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Bagel place with vegan bagel options and vegan cream cheese. Accepts credit cards. Mon 7:00am-1:00pm, Wed-Fri 7:00am-1:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-1:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Daily Blend
Traverse City area ~ :
Inexpensive -- American, Take-out, Catering -- Additional Info: Provides catering service. A truck comes to you to serve vegetarian bowls, salads, and smoothies. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)
Edson Farms Natural Foods
835 S Garfield Ave ~ : +1-231-941-5221
-- -- Additional Info: Large natural food store with a deli and juice bar. Offers natural groceries, supplements, bulk food, speical diet products, low-carb foods, local products, and more. Mon-Fri 7:30am-8:00pm, Sat-Sun 9:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)
Good Harbor Coffee and Bakery
111 W Front St ~ : +1-231-935-4166
Inexpensive -- Bakery -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Coffee shop and bakery serving fresh pastries plus coffee beverages with soy and almond milk options. Different vegan baked goods daily which might include scones, cookies. Has Wi-Fi. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Tue-Sat 6:30am-12:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Heart N Seoul
1371 Gray Dr (at Earthen Ales, across the street) ~ : +1-231-493-1208
Moderate -- Ovo, Fast food, Take-out, Asian, Korean -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Food truck serving Korean cuisine. Menu includes vegan-friendly bibimbap, kimchi pajeon and bungeo-ppang. Specify vegan and no egg when ordering. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Tue 3:00pm-8:00pm, Fri-Sun 3:00pm-8:00pm -- Rating: 2.5 Happycow(s)
Oryana Natural Foods Market
260 E 10th St (at Lake St) ~ : +1-231-947-0191
-- -- Additional Info: Established in 1973, this is a member-owned co-op market that is open to public. Stocks locally grown fresh produce including many organic plus other vegan and vegetarian grocery. Has a deli and runs the veg-friendly Lake Street Cafe. Mon-Sat 7:30am-8:00pm, Sun 10:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)
Playa Bowls
222 E State St Ste 101 (at Cass St) ~ : +1-231-642-5014
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Fast food, Juice bar, Delivery, Take-out, Fusion, Honey -- Additional Info: Outdoor seating. Mon-Sun 8:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)
Third Coast Bakery
523 Munson Ave ~ : +1-231-421-8696
Inexpensive -- Bakery -- Additional Info: Bakery offering vegan and gluten-free options for breads, cookies, cupcakes, scones, and doughnuts. Accepts special orders. Serves coffee and provides only plant milks (no dairy). Mon-Sat 6:30am-4:00pm, Sun 8:00am-2:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)
Water Bearer Coffee
144 Hall St, Unit 100 (at Warehouse MRKT) ~ : +1-231-252-2442
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Take-out -- Additional Info: Cafe with plant-based milk alternatives. Also offers a few food items that can easily be made vegan upon request, such as vegetable wrap and sandwich. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 8:00am-2:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
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