#2 San Francisco , USA
Wonder why young and old progressives meet and stay here? Beautiful weather with hilly streets offering glimpses of downtown, the bay and its famous bridges, San Francisco boasts dozens of cozy cafes, trendy vegetarian restaurants, and health food stores that offer raw, vegan, vegetarian, and vegetarian-friendly fare. Eating is easy here, and so is getting around by public transit, bicycle, or by foot.

#3 London, England
Since the outbreak of mad cow disease in the early 2000s, more people than ever in the UK are embracing vegetarianism. New London vegetarian restaurants are sprouting up all throughout the city all the time. To see what kinds of vegetarian and vegan fare the English are serving, click on the city name (above).

#4 Singapore
HappyCow lists over 100 vegetarian and vegan restaurants serving a variety of vegetarian Asian and Chinese cuisine in Singapore! Check out the list for yourself.

#5 Portland, USA
Recognized as one of the most livable cities in the world, Portland is commonly referred to as a haven for vegans and vegetarians. It's also family friendly, pedestrian friendly, and ecologically friendly in its public policies. With over 20 solid veggie places to find something to eat, vegheads can easily explore without starving (and you don't need a car to get around).

And the Runner-ups are…

Chiang Mai, Thailand
The main city centre of the northern city of Chiangmai, at only 2 square kilometers in each direction, is the most vegetarian-friendly city in all of Thailand. Food is mostly Thai style with lots of fresh local produce, soy products, and local flair.

Toronto, Canada
Offering affordable Chinese, Indian, and International vegetarian food and natural food organic markets.

Taipei, Taiwan
A Buddhist dominant country with many inexpensive veggie and vegan buffet-style dining facilities serving up to 100 different options. Taiwan is famous for its offerings of mock meats varieties and down home cooking.

And HappyCow's Pick is…

Taichung, Taiwan
Easier to navigate around than the capital city of Taipei, Taiwan's moderate size makes it easy to get around by bicycle, scooter, or bus. Hands-down a haven for vegetarians and vegans -- you will find a vegetarian restaurant or food stall on just about every street in the city... Amazing!

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