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Mas Vida Restaurante Vegetariano
Ambato, Baños de Agua Santa ~ : +593-991770820
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Breakfast, Ecuadorian -- Additional Info: A small and clean vegetarian restaurant in the El Rosario neighborhood. Has vegan options, plus all the other dishes can be made vegan upon request. Lunch is served 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm and dinner 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Breakfast is also served. Cash only. Mon-Fri 8:00am-3:00pm, 6:00pm-9:00pm, Sun 8:00am-3:00pm, 6:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)
Alto Caribe
Calle Oriente with 16 de Deciembre ~ : +593-968876078
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Caribbean, Breakfast, Venezuelan, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. A Venezuelan restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The lunch menu of the day always has a vegan soup and at least three vegan/vegetarian choices. For dinner, try the grilled arepas, which you can choose to stuff with a variety of toppings, including black beans, plantains, and avocados. NOTE: Feb 2020 reported limited vegan options - please send updates. Cash only. Mon-Sun 9:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
Arepas 2 Go Baños
Calle Oriente ~ : +593-993354003
Inexpensive -- Fast food, Take-out, Breakfast, Venezuelan , Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Makes Venezuelan food from the region of Zulia. Reported having vegan arepa and empanada - ask for them. Cash only. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 11:00am-3:00pm, 5:00pm-11:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Cafe Good
16 de Diciembre (at Luis A. Martínez) ~ : +593-32740592
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Indian, International, Italian, Thai, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers breakfast with organic coffee as well as international cuisines (Indian, Italian, Thai) plus juices and herbal tea. Menu has a section designated for vegetarian/vegan choices. Cozy atmosphere with free books exchange for your bill. Cash only. Mon-Sun 8:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Cafe Hood
Calle Maldonado y Rocafuerte (at Centro) ~ : +593-984695836
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Western, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Different business from Casa Hood. Colorful interior. Offers various cuisines from western sandwiches and spaghetti to Asian style stir fry noodles. Cash only. Mon-Sun 12:00pm-9:30pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Café Ricooo Pan
Ambato ~ : +593-32740387
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Juice bar, Bakery, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Bakery with snacks. Serves huge sandwiches such as veggies and guacamole with a choice of different breads. The sandwich vegetariano is actually vegan. Also offers a lot of freshly mixed fruit juices, hot and cold beverages. Free Wi-Fi. Mon 7:00am-11:00pm, Tue 7:00am-10:00pm, Wed 7:00am-4:00pm, Thu-Sun 7:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Casa Hood
Calle Luis A. Martinez y Eloy Alfaro, Correo Central (at opposite Sativa) ~ : +593-32742668
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Western, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. A lively art cafe that serves no red meat. Approximately 50% of the plates are vegetarian with several main plates being vegan or adaptable, marked. Some appetizers are also vegan. Has Wi-Fi, a book exchange and rental, movies daily. Mr. Hood is a native English speaker; English is on the menu. Cash only. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 12:00pm-10:30pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
El Paisano
Santa Clara y Luis A. Martinez ~ :
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Breakfast, Eucadorian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. One of few places in Baños that has a vegetarian menu. Pizzas, soups, veggie platters with steamed vegetables and rice, herbal teas, breakfasts, yogurt. The decor is an art gallery with items for sale, and newspapers and playing cards for use. Location is a 5-minute walk from town centre towards the thermal baths; previously at Rafael Viera y Martinez. Mon-Sat 8:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)
La Floresta Restaurante
Thomas Halflants ~ : +593-999910397
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant attached to the hotel La Floresta. Offers vegan dishes and can also create a personal vegan menu on request. Could include a quinoa dish, pesto pasta, loaded veggie salad, passionfruit mint sorbet, fruit salad, babaco or figs in syrup. Send a message them on Whatsapp with requests or queries. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
My Veg
Luis A Martínez ~ : +593-996915354
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, American, International, Italian, Mediterranean, Fast food, Mexican, European, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. A small restaurant that offers international cuisine. Has a separate vegetarian menu that includes burritos, burgers, falafel pitta, and lasagna. All dishes are cooked fresh on-site and able to modify dishes on request. Reported to serve meat March 2023. Mon-Sun 9:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
The Leprechaun Pub
Eloy Alfaro ~ : +593-999772801
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Fusion, Latin, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Pub with knowledgeable staff who understand vegan food. Offers three vegan soups, a vegetable tower starter, a heart of palm ceviche, yuca fries and a sandwich. Free Wi-Fi. Tue-Sun 12:00pm-12:30am -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Zumo Food & Drink
Vicente Rocafuerte ~ : +593-993373964
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Asian, Fusion, Honey, Ecuadorian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Asian-Ecuadorian fusion cuisine restaurant with clearly labeled vegan menu options. Has sushi, temakis, donburis, noodles, curry, soups, sandwiches, wraps, salads and brunch. Drinks include fruit juices, lemonade, sodas, local beer, cocktails, wine, sake, green tea and coffee. Cash only. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 12:00pm-5:00pm, 6:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Arome Especia Market
Vicente Rocafuerte, Tomas Halflants ~ : +593-32740166
-- -- Additional Info: Small specialty food and deli shop selling spices, dried fruit, nuts, cereals, sauces, and other foods. Has another place on Ave Oriente near 12 de Noviembre that's open til 10 pm. Note that Monday and Tuesday hours are often irregular. Mon-Sun 9:00am-2:00pm, 3:00pm-7:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)
El Hogar de Chocolate
Cascadas de Chamana, Ulba, Via Ulba ~ : +593-997104844
-- -- Additional Info: Guesthouse in Baños with dining service. Grows organic vegetables which is used in the cooking. Non-veg but will provide vegan with notice. Cash only. Free Wi-Fi. -- Rating: Not rated yet
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