Minneapolis Vegetarian Restaurants

Veggie Dining Options in Minnesota's Capital

Sep 17, 2009

Several Minneapolis restaurants cater to the vegetarian and vegan lifestyle.

The Minneapolis restaurant scene has been growing by leaps and bounds with the result that residents and visitors have a vast array of choices, including several for vegetarians. .

Stop by this café to order off the vegetarian menu or taste a delectable treat from the bakery. The ‘meat’ dishes on the Chinese style vegetarian menus are made from soybean and wheat gluten products. The full service bakery specializes in creative treats like Cream Puff and Mango cakes, wedding and special event cakes, cheesecakes, vegan options, and a variety of cream puffs.

Delights of India

The trendy Uptown area houses the casual Indian restaurant serving only vegetarian dishes. Diners can enjoy vegan combination platters with lentils, eggplant dishes, and curried vegetables while checking out the Hindu centered art surrounding them.

Open 7 days a week, the Ecopolitan is the only restaurant in Minnesota that offers a completely Organic Vegan Raw menu. Menu items contain no refined sugar or flour, wheat, corn, soy, dairy, or peanuts and all food is cleaned with purified water and food-grade hydrogen peroxide. Stop in to experience some popular favorites like the green burrito, purple kale salad and the cashew cheese log. After sampling the healthy raw cuisine, visitors can check out the home and body goods store, oxygen bar, infrared sauna, or the eco-art gallery.

Hard Times Café

Located on the west bank of the University of Minnesota, this café is a favorite among students and locals. Diners can order from the basic selection of vegetarian and vegan items on the menu, sip on one of the diverse tea choices available while munching on a fresh vegan baked snack. Prices are reasonable, and the café is open 22 hours a day to cater to the hungry students while they cram for their exams.

Named after Nala, a legendary emperor of Nishdha who was known for his culinary excellence, Nalapak strives to live up to the name. Their dishes are a mixture of Northern and Southern India cuisine, and are full of fresh vegetables and exotic spices. The restaurant is open 7 days a week with an extensive lunch buffet every day.

This family owned restaurant specializes in northern and southern Indian cuisine, and offers a large variety of flavorful vegan options for visitors. The Bedi family makes fresh desserts daily for diner’s enjoyment. Experience fresh vegetarian food from India in a casual environment Tuesday through Sunday, or sample the menu during the weekend buffet.

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