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Bar Vegan
205 Lark Street ~ : +1-518-818-0833
Moderate -- Vegan, American, Western, Beer/Wine, Asian -- Additional Info: Vegan tapas and wine bar. Menu including sushi, zucchini fries, and bruschetta. NOTE: Please verify if a shared kitchen is used. Accepts credit cards. Wed-Thu 4:00pm-12:00am, Fri-Sat 4:00pm-1:00am -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Bare Blends
1475 Western Ave ~ : +1-518-650-7094
Inexpensive -- Vegan, American, Juice bar, Delivery, Take-out, Catering, Gluten-free, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Offers smoothies, smoothie bowls, raw vegan treats, juices, chia parfaits, overnight oats, salads, super food lattes and coffee. All items are gluten-free and dairy-free. Parking is available at the location, and online ordering is an option. Products are served in eco-friendly containers. Mon-Fri 7:00am-8:00pm, Sat 8:00am-8:00pm, Sun 8:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Bitchin Donuts
193 Lark St ~ : +1-518-487-4341
Moderate -- Vegan, American, Take-out, Bakery, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Vegan café serving donuts, breakfast sandwiches and burritos, and coffee drinks. Accepts credit cards. Wed-Sun 7:00am-7:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Burrito Burrito at Wizard Burger
74 N. Pearl St ~ : +1-518-712-9099
Inexpensive -- Vegan, Delivery, Take-out, Mexican, Catering -- Additional Info: Vegan restaurant offering spicy soy 'steak', fried chickpea patty, BBQ jackfruit, seitan with house-made hemp queso and 'feesh' (kelp marinated tofu cornmeal crusted and fried). Nut-free establishment. Relocated from Troy. Shares a space with Wizard Burger. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 11:00am-8:00pm, Sat 12:00pm-8:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-7:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Subculture Vegan Deli & Provisions
227 Lark St ~ : +1-518-599-5306
Moderate -- Vegan, American, Fast food, Take-out, Gluten-free, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Vegan deli serving breakfast sandwiches, philly cheesesteak, jackfruit and chickpea-tuna salad wrap, stacked impossible burger, saucy wings, and mac ’n’ cheese. Will try to accommodate glutenfree requests. Est. summer 2021. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Wed-Sat 11:00am-8:30pm, Sun 11:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Wizard Burger
74 N Pearl St ~ : +1-518-250-9440
Moderate -- Vegan, American, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out -- Additional Info: Vegan burger joint serving everything from the typical burger to one that has a doughnut for a bun. Est. 2021. Mon-Fri 11:00am-8:00pm, Sat 12:00pm-8:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-7:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Albany Ale and Oyster
281 New Scotland Ave ~ : +1-518-487-4152
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Beer/Wine, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Has a vegan Beyond brat listed on the menu, as well as a vegan hot pretzel app with spicy mustard. All sandwiches can be made vegetarian or vegan upon request. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-11:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Banh Mi 47
74 N Pearl St ~ : +1-518-512-9762
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Take-out, Asian, Vietnamese, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Vietnamese restaurant specializing in banh mi. Offers two vegan-labeled banh mi options: lemongrass tofu and Impossible "pork" meatball. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon 11:30am-6:00pm, Wed-Fri 11:30am-6:00pm, Sat-Sun 11:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Blaze Pizza
1475 Western Ave ~ : +1-518-261-1125
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Pizza, Italian, Fast food, Take-out, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 2.5 Happycow(s)

Cafe Madison
1108 Madison Ave ~ : +1-518-935-1094
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Brunch spot with a separate vegan menu. Vegan items include: breakfast burrito, breakfast sandwich, French toast, Beyond burger, buffalo sandwich, tofu scramble, and fried oatmeal. Occasionally there are vegan specials. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 7:30am-2:00pm, Fri-Sun 7:30am-3:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Cafe Madison - Loudon
359 Northern Blvd (at Loudon Plaza) ~ : +1-518-898-9630
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Honey, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe serving breakfast/brunch with a dedicated vegan/vegetarian section on the menu. Vegan selection includes loaded breakfast burrito, vegan French toast, crispy buffalo sandwich and vegan scrambled tofu or Just Egg with ground seitan chorizo, vegetables, fries and toast. Also offers plant milk at a surcharge for drinks. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 7:30am-2:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Chipotle - Western Ave
1475 Western Ave ~ : +1-518-459-1025
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Mexican, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Chipotle - Wolf Rd
105 Wolf Rd ~ : +1-518-438-7590
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Mexican, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

City Beer Hall
42 Howard St ~ : +1-518-449-2337
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, American, Pizza, Beer/Wine, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Festive beer garden & gastropub where drinks come with free pizza and patrons mount a mechanical bull. Has multiple vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free items available, and the menu is clearly labeled, distinguishing between vegan and vegetarian. The free pizza that comes with your drinks can be made without cheese upon request. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 11:00am-12:00am, Sat-Sun 11:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

DeFazio's Pizzeria
75 Livingston Ave ~ : +1-518-977-4041
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Pizza, Italian, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Pizzeria with clearly labeled menu. Vegan cheese, chorizo and pepperoni available. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Thu 4:00pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 4:00pm-9:30pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

El Loco
465 Madison Ave ~ : +1-518-436-1855
Moderate -- Lacto, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Tex-Mex, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Has a veggie chili, many sauces are vegetarian, and some main entrees can be made vegetarian upon request. Accepts credit cards. Mon 3:30pm-8:30pm, Tue-Sat 11:30am-8:30pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

El Patron Mexican Grill and Cantina
198 Central Ave ~ : +1-518-462-5812
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Mexican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mexican restaurant with sections on menu for vegan and vegetarian dishes. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Great Indian Kitchen
1652 Western Ave ~ : +1-518-452-1000
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Indian, Buffet, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Catering, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Has a few clearly labeled vegan choices on the menu, plus some of the vegetarian section dishes can be made vegan. Please note they do serve lamb. Relocated from Altamont. Formerly called Nirvana Indian. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Mon-Sun 11:30am-2:00pm, 4:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Herbie's Burgers
196 Lark St ~ : +1-518-776-4005
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, American, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Burger joint with house-made vegan burgers and tahini shakes. Uses Follow Your Heart vegan cheese. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-2:00am -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Herbie's Burgers - Western Ave
1827 Western Ave ~ : +1-518-213-7699
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Burger chain with vegan choices. Menu includes house-made vegan burgers, BLT, breakfast sandwich, french fries and shakes. Uses Follow Your Heart vegan cheese. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 10:00am-12:00am -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Iron Gate Cafe
182 Washington Ave ~ : +1-518-445-3555
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Take-out, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. American breakfast and lunch spot in a sandstone mansion with garden setting. Vegan options include veggie burger, seitan sandwich, and tofu scramble. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon 8:30am-2:30pm, Wed-Thu 8:30am-2:30pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Kazan
1 Crossgates Mall Rd (at Crossgates Mall) ~ : +1-518-608-1087
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Japanese restaurant and bar with vegan choices. Menu includes customizable, made-to-order ramen bowls and vegan vegetable sushi rolls. Also offers fried brussels sprouts in sesame sauce, edamame, okra with sweet chili sauce, salad and more. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 11:30am-8:30pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Kuma Ani
109 Wolf Rd ~ : +1-518-599-5015
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Japanese restaurant with labeled vegan options, including appetizers, ramen-based main dishes, and other noodle dishes. Mon-Sat 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

La Empanada Llama
469 Delaware Ave ~ : +1-518-915-1887
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Delivery, Take-out, Bakery, Peruvian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Vegans could order the quinoa stuffed pepper without cheese, rice and black beans, white rice, chickpeas and spinach, refried bean empanada, and yucca fries. Tue-Wed 11:00am-8:00pm, Thu 4:00pm-8:00pm, Fri 11:00am-10:00pm, Sat 3:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Lanie's Cafe
471 Albany Shaker Rd, Loudonville ~ : +1-518-438-5005
Expensive -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Pizza, International, Italian, Western, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, European, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Upscale restaurant offering a few vegan dishes such as cauliflower or seitan wings with vegan ranch, pasta bolognese, vegan chorizo pizza, vegan chorizo wrap, and more. Dinner reservations recommended. NOTE: Serves veal but remains list as reported to have an abundance of vegan choices. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm, Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Lark St Poke Bar
203 Lark St ~ : +1-518-818-0897
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Buffet, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Fusion, Gluten-free, Hawiian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Counter service poke bar with vegan tofu poke bowl, miso soup and vegetable dumplings. Also offers customizable, made-to-order bowls. Vegan add-ins include avocado, tofu, pineapple, jalapeno, edamame, carrots and more. Sauces are clearly labeled. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Mamoun's Restaurant
206 Washington Ave ~ : +1-518-434-3901
Moderate -- Lacto, Mediterranean, Take-out, Catering, Middle Eastern, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Family restaurant with a laid back setting and has been serving Middle Eastern & Mediterranean food since the 1980s. Many many veggie choices, including the hummus, falafel, salads with pickled carrots and olives, and babaganoush. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 11:30am-10:00pm, Sat 12:30pm-10:00pm, Sun 12:30pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Margarita City
1118 Central Ave ~ : +1-518-977-4169
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Mexican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mexican restaurant. Menu is posted on its website and includes a small vegan section offering flautas de papas, fajitas, taco, burrito, and enchiladas de espinacas y papas. Has vegan add-ons. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon 11:00am-10:00pm, Tue-Sat 11:00am-12:00am, Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Mazadar
1839 Central Ave ~ : +1-518-464-0800
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Mediterranean, Delivery, Take-out, Middle Eastern, Afghan, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Afghan restaurant with some vegan options, including a veggie sampler platter, various falafel dishes, and a variety of dishes that can be requested without dairy. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

P.F. Chang's
131 Colonie Center Spc 305 ~ : +1-518-454-0040
Moderate -- Ovo, Chinese, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Fusion, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Pearl's Bagels & Bakery
16 Picotte Dr (at Crestwood Plaza) ~ :
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, American, Take-out, Bakery, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Bagel shop & bakery est. 2021. Menu includes labeled vegan options, including spreads, Just Egg, Tofutti cream cheese, vegan bacon, vegan pastrami, and more. Has breakfast and lunch sandwiches & bagels. Please note that many bagels sell out by noon. No phone number, but online ordering is available. Wed-Sun 6:00am-2:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Pho Yum
1558 Central Ave ~ : +1-518-869-9866
Inexpensive -- Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Vietnamese, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Has the choice of veggie broth for any pho dish. Tofu is a protein choice. Some tofu and veggie options for the banh mi, rice and noodles dishes too. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:00am-8:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-9:00pm, Sun 11:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Professor Java's Coffee Sanctuary
145 Wolf Rd (at Shopper's Plaza) ~ : +1-518-435-0843
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Delivery, Take-out, Bakery, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. This coffeehouse keeps on hand almond and soy milk for drinks and offers a food menu that includes a section with "veggie delights." Vegans could get the veggie hummer wrap or Anna's peppered penguin wrap or ask to omit cheese on other dishes. Has vegan cookies. Relocated from 217 Wolf Rd. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 6:30am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 6:30am-11:00pm, Sun 7:00am-9:30pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Rosanna's
23 Dove St ~ : +1-518-462-9176
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Italian, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Gluten-free, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Italian restaurant offering a seasonal menu with items that are or can be made vegan and are indicated as such. Dishes may include focaccia with dips, salads, arancini, fried artichokes, pastas and cauliflower steak. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 12:00pm-2:00pm, Mon-Wed 5:00pm-9:00pm, Thu-Sat 5:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Sake Cafe
273 New Scotland Ave ~ : +1-518-459-6688
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Asian fusion restaurant serving a few vegan items such as rolls, sauteed vegetables, curries, soups and salads. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon 11:00am-9:30pm, Wed-Thu 11:00am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-9:30pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Savoy Taproom
301 Lark St ~ : +1-518-599-5140
Moderate -- Lacto, American, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Taproom and restaurant with labeled vegan dishes including salads, ravioli, seitan wings, Beyond burgers, cauliflower wings and more. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 3:00pm-11:00pm, Sat 11:30am-11:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Shogun
457 Madison Ave ~ : +1-518-512-4101
Moderate -- Ovo, Japanese, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Japanese restaurant with vegan options for vegetable sushi, including sweet potato, avocado, black rice, and asparagus rolls. Has seaweed salad, edamame, and some noodle dishes that can be made vegan. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Simone's Kitchen 3
1475 Western Ave Ste 38 (at Stuyvesant Plaza) ~ : +1-518-878-8511
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Mediterranean, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mediterranean restaurant with counter service. This is the third location of this chain (the other two are in Schenectady and Coxsackie). Offers custom bowls and salads with several vegan choices for the base (quinoa, lentils, greens), protein (tofu, falafel, potatoes), salata (tabbouleh, pickled onions, kalamata olives), sauces (hummus, harissa, etc.), and toppings (vegetables). Some additional seasonal dishes are also vegan, as are some desserts (including the date brownies). Mon-Sun 11:00am-8:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Son of Egg
418 Madison Ave ~ : +1-518-917-3806
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Delivery, Take-out, Korean, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Small restaurant serving Korean snacks & meals. Vegan items are labelled and include vegan "chicken" (fried tofu) sandwich, tofu bowls, vegan kimchi, vegan kimbap, dumplings and more. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 10:00am-2:00am -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Spinners Pizza & Subs
22 Picotte Dr ~ : +1-518-482-7311
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, American, Pizza, Italian, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Pizza joint with a separate vegan menu that includes pizza, pasta, wings, quesadilla, salads, and subs. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Suwun Thai Home Cooking
234 Western Ave ~ : +1-518-818-0049
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Thai, Take-out, Asian, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Thai restaurant with vegetarian dishes that can be made vegan upon request. Offers fried tofu, edamame, noodles, curry, salad, stir fry and more. Specify no egg or fish/oyster sauce when ordering. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon 11:30am-9:00pm, Wed-Thu 11:30am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-10:00pm, Sun 11:30am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Taiwan Noodle
218 Central Ave ~ : +1-518-436-1328
Inexpensive -- Ovo, Delivery, Take-out, Taiwanese, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Small place. Has vegetarian and vegan options, like faux roasted pork in mushroom broth with house made noodles. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon 11:30am-10:00pm, Wed-Sat 11:30am-10:00pm, Sun 11:30am-9:30pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Tanpopo Ramen and Sake
893 Broadway ~ : +1-518-347-8886
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Japanese, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Ramen and sake bar. Offers one type of vegan ramen - specify vegan when ordering. Mon 11:00am-10:00pm, Wed-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

TapAsia
227 Lark St ~ : +1-518-431-8818
Moderate -- Ovo, Thai, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mix of Asian food. Has tofu and a few veggie choices. Mon-Thu 11:00am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm, Sun 11:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Tara Kitchen
1785 Western Ave ~ : +1-518-608-4126
Moderate -- Lacto, Mediterranean, Delivery, Take-out, Moroccan, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Moroccan restaurant with 3 locations in the capital region. Makes many veggie dishes and vegan options are all clearly labeled. The signature tagines have a few vegan choices and can make own with chickpeas or lentils as the protein. Tue 11:30am-2:00pm, Tue-Sun 5:00pm-8:00pm, Wed 11:00am-2:00pm, Thu-Fri 11:30am-2:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Thai Garden
338 Central Ave ~ : +1-518-275-0487
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Thai, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Thai restaurant with a range of dishes that can easily be made vegan upon request. Offers oodles, stir fry, spring rolls, fried rice, curry and more. Tofu protein available. Specify no egg or fish/oyster sauce when ordering. Accepts credit cards. Mon 11:00am-9:00pm, Wed-Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The Bowl
12 Wolf Rd ~ : +1-518-438-9999
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Counter-style build-your-own bowl and salad restaurant. Fast-casual, but on the slightly more upscale side. A variety of vegan appetizers (summer rolls, edamame, seaweed salad, veggie gyoza) as well as BYO salads and bowls with vegan options for bases (rice, noodles), protein (tofu), and toppings (many vegetables). Several sauces are explicitly marked vegan. Mon-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The Cheesecake Factory
131 Colonie Center ~ : +1-518-453-2500
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Pizza, Italian, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm, Sun 10:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

The Delaware Restaurant & Bar
300 Delaware Ave ~ : +1-518-631-5090
Expensive -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Beer/Wine, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Est. Nov. 2023 at the former site of the popular New World Bistro Bar. An upscale chic restaurant & bar serving American cuisine by head chef Elliot Vogel. Has many vegetarian and gluten-free choices on the menu. Vegan dishes may include nentrees like meatloaf, a spicy mushroom noodle dish, and a bowl of edamame dumplings in miso broth. Vegan appetizers may include a hummus & naan platter, blistered shishitos, and salads. A vegan dessert is also on the menu. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Wed-Thu 5:00pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 5:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 4:00pm-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The Hollow
79 N Pearl St ~ : +1-518-426-8550
Expensive -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Vegan choices are marked and include a veggie reuben with option to veganize using vegan cheese, a french dip, buffalo wings, 2 or so salads. There are also appetizers like hummus and olives; sides like coconut rice, fingerling potatoes, grilled asparagus. Kitchen is open to requests to modify food. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Fri 11:30am-11:00pm, Sat 5:00pm-11:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

The Poké Bar
475 Albany Shaker Rd ~ : +1-518-813-4018
Moderate -- Lacto, Raw, Take-out, Gluten-free, Hawaiian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. A fast casual restaurant focused serving Hawaiian style food with an upstate twist. Many labeled vegan choices when building your own bowl, and pre-set vegan bowl and appetizers as well. Vegan (and gluten free) proteins are tofu and avocado. Bases include rice and zoodles. Almost all sauces, sides, and toppings are vegan. Labeled gluten-free options as well. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

The Skinny Pancake
1 Steuben St ~ : +1-518-512-0182
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Western, Delivery, Take-out, French, Breakfast, Canadian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant offering vegan milkshakes, desserts, poutine, and crepes. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 8:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

The Spinning Gyro
38 S Pearl St ~ : +1-518-227-7783
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Greek, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant offering limited dining and takeaway. Vegan choices include a vegan gyros platter with salad, rice, and pickles. Also serving wraps, sandwiches, a hummus plate, stuffed grape leaves, fries, and roasted cauliflower. Ask if the baklava is vegan. Mon-Fri 11:00am-9:00pm, Sat 1:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

TORO
111 Wolf Rd ~ : +1-518-949-2211
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Mexican, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mexican restaurant offering a few labelled vegan items such as guacamole, chorizo tacos, salad, black beans, cilantro rice and yellow rice. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Thu 4:00pm-9:00pm, Fri 4:00pm-10:00pm, Sat 3:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 11:30am-8:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Umana
236 Washington Ave ~ : +1-518-915-1699
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Beer/Wine, Fusion, Gluten-free, Breakfast, Ethiopian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant and wine bar serving international cuisine (heavily Ethiopian based) and Sunday brunch. Vegan dishes include red bean stew, Ethiopian injera plate, Thai tofu satay, and Egyptian lo mein with tofu. Several vegan items are gluten-free. Vegan brunch items include a mango avocado salad, southwest tofu scramble, and Brazilian breakfast (curry tofu instead of egg). Staff knows what vegan means can make suggestions. Sunday Brunch Preorder Only. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Sat 5:00pm-8:00pm, Sun 11:00am-12:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Van's Vietnamese
307 Central Ave ~ : +1-518-436-1868
Expensive -- Beer/Wine, Take-out, Vietnamese, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Basic atmosphere Vietnamese eatery where you could get dishes with mockmeats, tofu, and veggies. Prices are moderate for lunch and more expensive for dinner, but the portions are large. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Sat 12:00pm-8:00pm, Sun 2:00pm-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Wasabi
195 Wolf Rd ~ : +1-518-818-1458
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Chinese, Japanese, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Has tofu skin vegan items and the tempura batter is vegan. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Fri 11:30am-3:00pm, Sat 12:00pm-11:00pm, Sun 1:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Whealthy
1 Crossgates Mall Rd ~ :
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Fast food, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat; vegan options available. No signature meals for vegans; however, you can create your own meal by telling server what you want, which consists of vegan bases, lots of veggies, tofu as a protein and a couple of sauces. Your meal is made in front of you. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 10:00am-10:30am -- Rating: Not rated yet

Ya Hala
577 New Scotland Ave ~ : +1-518-977-3044
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Delivery, Take-out, Middle Eastern, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Middle Eastern restaurant serving vegan gyros, wraps, sandwiches and salads. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Tue 6:30am-10:00pm, Wed-Sat 6:30am-9:30pm, Sun 9:30am-9:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Bee's Knees Treats - Pop Up
Varies ~ : +1-518-860-8547
Inexpensive -- Take-out -- Additional Info: A vegan baked goods, pop-up style business often at local markets (Albany, NY area) and often sold at Wizard Burger in Albany. -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Imagine Desserts Vegan Bakery
Albany area ~ : +1-518-301-0229
Inexpensive -- Bakery, Catering -- Additional Info: One-baker, small-batch, special-order, micro-bakery in Albany, NY. Specializing in vegan cakes (gluten-free available) and also special events. Please plan ahead to give as much lead time as possible (at least 5 days) for cakes and other orders to get a space on the calendar as books up fast. No Storefront. See website for details. -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Sprout & Crumble Bakery
626 Western Ave ~ : +1-518-488-9220
Inexpensive -- Delivery, Take-out, Bakery, Catering -- Additional Info: Fully vegan bakery selling cookies, cupcakes, brownies, muffins, cakes and more. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 8:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Berry & Berry
1 Crossgates Mall Rd ~ : +1-518-869-3522
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Juice bar, Delivery, Take-out, Honey -- Additional Info: A juice/smoothie bar. All the fruit smoothies can be made vegan by subbing with plant-based milk. If you do not want added sugar please ask them to omit it. (Speaks Mandarin & English.) Wheelchair accessible. Mon-Sat 11:00am-7:00pm, Sun 11:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Cider Belly
53 Fuller Rd ~ : +1-518-253-4640
Inexpensive -- Bakery -- Additional Info: Offers vegan doughnuts including cider donuts, blueberry glazed, chocolate, cookies N' cream, maple glazed and other rotating flavors including fruit and chocolate assortments. Vegan doughnuts are cooked separately from the rest. Also has a range of drinks. Previously located at 25 North Pearl St. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 7:00am-1:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Emack & Bolio's
366 Delaware Ave ~ : +1-518-512-5100
Inexpensive -- Delivery, Take-out, Catering -- Additional Info: A chain of ice cream stores, which offer a few rotating vegan flavours and sorbet options such as strawberry, mango, toasted coconut, cappuccino fudge swirl, and peanut butter fudge. Has an indoor and outdoor lounge. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Thu 12:00pm-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 12:00pm-11:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Frank's Ice Cream
496A Albany Shaker Rd ~ : +1-518-458-9569
Inexpensive -- Lacto -- Additional Info: Ice cream shop with vegan flavors. Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:30pm -- Rating: 1 Happycow(s)

Honest Weight Food Co-op
100 Watervliet Ave ~ : +1-518-482-2667
-- -- Additional Info: Open to the public. Selling organic produce, vitamins, and bulk items including herbs, vegan baked goods, and deli foods. As reported to HappyCow, The Honest Weight Food Co-op started out as a buying club in 1976 and was vegetarian but has since changed to a large company and is no longer all vegetarian. Previously located on Central Ave. Mon-Sun 8:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Lark Natural Foods
217 Lark St ~ : +1-518-285-0786
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Local health food store stocking vitamins, supplement, homeopathy remedies, herbs, organic and natural grocery, fresh local produce, dried fruits & nuts, and more. Soft reopening in Aug 2019 - please send updates. Mon-Fri 11:00am-8:00pm, Sat 11:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Short and Stout Tea
1736a Western Ave ~ : +1-518-456-8327
-- Bakery -- Additional Info: Tea house and bakery shop offering vegan options in baked goods and has almond milk and agave (ask to replace honey). By reservation you could ask to create your own tea blend. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 10:00am-6:00pm, Fri-Sat 10:00am-7:00pm, Sun 11:30am-4:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

What's Poppin
1814 Central Avenue, Suite 10 ~ : +1-518-704-3936
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Offering all vegetarian popcorn for retail bag sales, popcorn favors, wedding bars, fundraising and corporate gift baskets. Keeps at least 2 vegan flavors on the menu at all times, and can make a wide variety of vegan options upon request. Wed-Sun 10:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Whole Foods Market
1425 Central Ave ~ : +1-518-621-5300
Moderate -- -- Additional Info: Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 8:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Yonder Farms
4301 Albany St (at 4301 Albany St) ~ : +1-518-456-6823
Inexpensive -- Bakery -- Additional Info: Cider mill and bake shop serving a selection vegan baked goods including cookies and muffins. Also offers vegan cakes and cupcakes by special order. Mon-Sat 8:00am-5:00pm, Sun 10:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)