5 Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants in the Twin Cities

October is Vegetarian Awareness Month, and as a vegetarian, I cannot tell you how often going out to eat is a hassle with dating, friends and family. It happens too often that someone picks a restaurant and says to me: “Don’t worry, there are salads.”

Our diets may differ, but much like our carnivorous friends, we crave hearty and fulfilling meals—as well as variety. Here are some restaurants in the Twin Cities that are sure to provide you or that vegetarian friend of yours all three of those things.

 

Spoonriver:  Every day offers a vegetarian special, which boast an infinite variety of grains and seasonal offerings. Not to mention, there are other dishes lacking animal protein, such as the soba noodle salad or crepes. Some of their meat-inspired dishes even come with a vegetarian option.
750 S. Second St., (at Chicago Avenue South)”¨ Minneapolis, 612-436-2236

 

French Meadow Bakery and Café: Whether you’re looking at brunch or dinner, there are plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. Tempeh lovers can rejoice over the dinner menu, with choices such as a Reuben sandwich, tacos, chorizo tostada or the ever-popular organic healing plate.
2610 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612-870-7855
1662 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-789-8870

 

Tongue In Cheek: Herbivores rejoice! This joint offers no less than a 10-course vegetarian tasting menu. Other delicious selections include the farmer’s market omelet for brunch and the potato gnocchi at dinner.
989 Payne Ave., St. Paul, 651-888-6148

 

Birchwood Café: Their autumn season menu has plenty of hearty vegetarian options at each location. Tofu hash, vegetable scramble and quiche are a few of the many choices at breakfast, and choosing which sandwich or pizza to get at lunch might be a challenge. Most of all, their dinner menu contains just as many vegetarian choices as non-vegetarian choices.
3311 E. 25th St., Minneapolis, 612-722-4474

 

Good Earth: This restaurant serves seasonal, fresh, unprocessed produce, which is organic where indicated and locally sourced when possible. From skillets and omelets, to pitas and burgers, a tasty vegetarian dish awaits you at each section of their breakfast, lunch and dinner menu.
3510 Galleria, Edina, 952-925-1001
1901 W Hwy 36, Roseville, 651-636-0956