Let me start off by saying, ” Being Vegan isn’t always easy” especially when it comes to dining out. Most places now and days try to cater to us, but there isn’t much to choose from, and can be very frustrating. With so many people changing their lifestyle when it comes to their eating habits, you would expect most of these restaurants to at least try to accommodate vegans by having an option or two. Now, I’m definitely not saying places like Italian restaurants which will most likely have dairy in all of their meals, or Seafood restaurants where they aren’t likely to promote mock seafood, but when it comes to the standard American restaurants like pizza places, and even some burger spots they can most definitely bring in some vegan options. Nothing much just a meal or two.
So, If you find yourself in a restaurant and can’t find anything to eat, here are a few ways to piece a meal together anywhere.
Eat Vegan Anywhere
Most restaurants if not all will have one or two of the items below on their menu. This may be your best option without feeling like an outcast when everyone is having a full three-course meal.
With these simple options you can piece a pretty decent meal together when hanging out with friends and family.
- Arugula
- Mushrooms
- Broccoli
- Bell Peppers
- Kale
- Wraps
- Rice
- Oil and Vinegar Dressing
- Romaine Lettuce
- Potatoes
- Flatbread
- Cauliflower
- Zucchini
- Carrots
- Onions
Vegan-Friendly Restaurants in ATL
So we now know how to be creative when it comes to dining out at non-vegan restaurants, so here are a few restaurants that have an actual vegan menu. My favorites so far are Cultivate, Vegreen Fusion, and Cafe Sunflower but there are plenty more to choose from. So if you live in Atlanta or just visiting you have to try a few of these restaurants out and I guarantee you will enjoy it.
- Yard House
- Real Olive ( Mediterranean)
- California Pizza Kitchen
- Blue Moon Pizza
- Mellow Mushroom
- Olive Garden ( eggless Pasta)
- Au Bon Pain
- Cultivate
- True Food
- Cafe Sunflower
- Herban Fix
- VeGreen Fusion
- Bar Vegan/ Slutty Vegan
- Tassili’s Raw Cafe
- Flower Child
Happy vegan eating!