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Green Elephant Vegetarian Bistro
608 Congress St ~ : 207-347-3111
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Thai, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Asian, Fusion, Pan Asian -- Aditional Info: Pan Asian cuisine restaurant est. 2007. Offers a concise lunch menu and a more expanded dinner menu. Sample items such as crispy wonton, spicy green leaves salad, tofu and vegetable teriyaki, watercress veggie-duck. Uses vegetarian soy meats. Opened another location in Portsmouth in 2015. 4 Mon-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm, Mon-Sat 5:00pm-9:30pm, Sun 5:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)
Maine Squeeze Juice - Monument Square
28 Monument Sq ~ : 207-772-0040
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, American, Juice bar, Take-out -- Aditional Info: Vegetarian juice and smoothie bar with some light food. Mon-Sat 8:00am-7:00pm, Sun 10:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)
Maine Squeeze Juice Cafe
5 1/2 Moulton St ~ : 207-773-7374
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, American, Juice bar, Take-out -- Aditional Info: Vegetarian juice and smoothie bar with some light food. Mon-Sun 7:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Union Bagel Co.
147 Cumberland Ave ~ : 207-747-4400
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Organic, Fast food, Take-out -- Aditional Info: Serves fish, vegan options available. Bagels and bagel sandwiches. Vegan topping choices include a house-made tofu spread plus hummus, non-dairy butter, peanut butter, jam, and veggies. 4 Mon-Sun 6:00am-2:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
Asmara
51 Oak St ~ : 207-253-5122
Moderate -- Beer/Wine, Eritrean, Ethiopian, African, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Eritrean cuisine, like Ethiopian, includes spiced vegetable, potato, and lentil dishes. Here no dairy or egg is used in the dishes. Meal is served on a communal teff bread, so it may be advised to have separate breads for vegan/non-vegan diners. Monday is by reservation only. 3,4 Tue-Thu 11:30am-10:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-11:30pm, Sun 3:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
b.good
15 Exchange St ~ : 207-747-5355
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Fast food, Take-out, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Chain of restaurants whose slogan is "real fast good." Offers kale and grain bowls with option for tofu add-on, a veggie burger (patty is vegan), plus salads and smoothies. 4 Mon-Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 11:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Bayside American Cafe
98 Portland St (at Forest Ave) ~ : 207-774-0005
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, American, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Has two clearly labeled vegan wraps and tempeh is available as a side dish. Formerly called Bintliff's American Cafe. Located very close to Deering Oaks Park. 4 Mon-Sun 7:00am-2:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Boda
671 Congress St ~ : 207-347-7557
Moderate -- Thai, Beer/Wine, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Thai kitchen and street vendor inspired tapas and skewer bar. Menu marks vegan and gluten free dishes. Also has a full bar. Rustic ambiance. Associated with the nearby Green Elephant Vegetarian Bistro. 1,4 Mon 12:00am-1:00am, Tue-Sun 5:00pm-12:00am, Wed-Sun 12:00am-1:00am -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Dobra Tea
89 Exchange St ~ : 207-210-6566
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Japanese, Middle Eastern, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Tea house offering a light food menu with small plates such as pita with hummus, seaweed salad, nuts and seeds, cake and chocolate. Large selection of loose-leaf teas. Fish flakes is the only non-veg items (used in the takadasan rice), otherwise food is vegetarian. Moved here 2014 from 151 Middle St. 4 Mon-Thu 10:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 10:00am-10:00pm, Sun 10:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Empire Chinese Kitchen
575 Congress St ~ : 207-747-5063
Moderate -- Chinese, Beer/Wine, Asian, Fusion, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Modern style Asian fusion and dim sum restaurant. Could get vegan dumplings, vegetable stir-fry, a few of the appetizers, plus noodle dish without the meat - be sure to specify. Prices are moderate to slightly expensive. 1,4 Mon 11:30am-9:00pm, Wed-Sat 11:30am-10:00pm, Sun 11:30am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
EVO Restaurant and Bar
443 Fore St ~ : 207-358-7830
Expensive -- Lacto, Mediterranean, Beer/Wine, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mediterranean restaurant and wine bar. Has a vegetarian and vegan tasting menu option. Staff know about the ingredients and will assist and accommodate - just ask. Upscale atmosphere, overlooks a busy street. -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Leonardo's Pizza
415 Forest Ave (at Baxter Blvd) ~ : 207-775-4444
Moderate -- Lacto, American, Pizza, Delivery, Take-out only, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Take-out only, no dine-in. Vegans could get olive oil garlic sauce and Salvation pizza. Or make your own pizza with soy cheese, organic wheat crust, and vegetables. Note that the zesty tomato sauce has traces of cheese in it. Has a gluten free crust. 4 Mon-Fri 12:00am-12:00am, Mon-Sun 11:00am-12:00am, Sat-Sun 12:00am-1:00am -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)
LFK
188A State St (at Congress and Pine) ~ : 207-899-3277
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, American, Beer/Wine, Take-out, New American, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. A bar and burger restaurant with a relaxed, hip atmosphere; seat yourself. A few vegan choices are on the menu. 3,4 Mon-Sun 12:00am-1:00am, Mon-Sat 11:30am-12:00am, Sun 10:00am-12:00am -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Local Sprouts Cafe
649 Congress St ~ : 207-899-3529
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, American, Organic, Catering, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Organic cafe established 2007. Offers veg menu items as well as some vegan baked goods. Has Wi-Fi. 3,6 Mon 8:00am-3:00pm, Tue-Sat 8:00am-10:00pm, Sun 9:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Mi Sen
630 Congress St ~ : 207-747-4838
Moderate -- Thai, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Extensive menu of Thai soups plus a number of standard Thai noodle and rice dishes. Veg options are labeled on the menu. Let your server know if veg/vegan. Mon-Thu 11:00am-9:30pm, Fri 11:00am-10:00pm, Sat 12:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Mister Bagel
539 Congress St ~ : 207-774-8582
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Fast food, Take-out, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Bagels, pastries, and sandwiches place with several outlets in ME, each one run independently with varying menus. Small shop known for its bagels. Each day a dozen different types of bagels. Has soy cream cheese flavors and keeps on hand plant milk for coffee drinks. This outlet also reported offering vegan soup. 3,4,6 Mon-Fri 7:00am-2:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
Pom's Thai Taste Restaurant and Noodle House
571 Congress St ~ : 207-772-7999
Inexpensive -- Ovo, Thai, Take-out, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. With the Thai noodle bowl, you could choose your own ingredients: noodles, broth, veggies. There is one full page of vegetarian items, not just appetizers but main entrees as well, with veg chicken option. 4 -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Red Sea
30 Washington Ave ~ : 207-805-1488
Moderate -- Take-out, Eritrean, Ethiopian, African, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. In Ethiopian/Eritrean cuisine you will be able to find spiced vegetable, lentil, and potato dishes. This restaurant opened in Mar 2014. 4 Tue-Sun 11:30am-9:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Sichuan Kitchen
612 Congress St (at High St) ~ : 207-536-7226
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Chinese, Asian, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Chinese restaurant with many clearly labeled vegan choices, plus other dishes that could possibly be made vegan, so please inquire. 4 Mon-Wed 11:30am-9:00pm, Thu-Sat 11:30am-10:00pm, Sun 11:30am-9:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
Silly's Restaurant
40 Washington Ave ~ : 207-772-0360
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, American, Beer/Wine, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Eclectic place with varied menu that includes wraps, sandwiches, pizza, falafel, stir frys, pasta, burgers, and milkshake. Has a vegan section on menu with items like tempeh, tofu; dedicated vegan fryer. Gluten free options. Casual atmosphere, tables stocked with playing cards. 1 Tue-Fri 11:00am-9:00pm, Sat-Sun 9:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
The Thirsty Pig
37 Exchange St ~ : 207-773-2469
Inexpensive -- American, Fast food, Beer/Wine, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Makes sausages and offers Maine beers. Includes vegan chili, vegan sausage, build-your-own veggie dog. Pub atmosphere. 1 -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)
Yosaku
1 Danforth St ~ : 207-780-0880
Moderate -- Japanese, Take-out, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Elegant interior. Fryer uses "clean" oil so fried tofu comes out tasting only of tofu, not of fish. Try the seaweed salads, vegetarian sushi, and fried tofu served with veggies. 4 -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Sticky Sweet
28 Monument Sq ~ : 857-998-7173
Inexpensive -- -- Aditional Info: Thai sticky rice with a Maine twist. Serves steamed sticky rice with fruit and sweet toppings such as blueberries with maple sugar and sea salt, and mango with coconut cream and maple sugar. Uses local organic products where possible. Opened Jan 2017. 3,4 Mon-Fri 10:00am-4:00pm, Sat 11:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
Bam Bam Bakery
267 Commercial St ~ : 207-899-4100
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: Gluten-free bakery offering a fair selection of vegan items. 4 Mon-Sat 7:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)
Kids Gone Raw
81 Congress St ~ : 207-632-8175
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: Produces a line of raw, vegan, dehydrated snacks available at local markets and online. Hosts workshops at this kitchen location - see website schedule. -- Rating: Not rated yet
Maine Animal Coalition
PO Box 6683 ~ : 207-733-2215
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: Sponsors a Vegetarian Food Festival every summer in Portland. Goal is to educate people about ways to reduce animal suffering. -- Rating: Not rated yet
Mt. Desert Island Ice Cream
51 Exchange St ~ : 207-210-3432
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: Seasonal operation mid-March to October months only. Small ice cream shop serving ice cream and several flavors of sorbet daily. 4 Mon-Thu 11:00am-11:00pm, Fri-Sun 11:00am-12:00am -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Portland Food Co-op
290 Congress St ~ : 207-805-1599
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: Cooperative grocery store offers a number of vegan prepared foods, including tofu salad, sandwiches and wraps, veggie bento boxes, and stew. Also features many local and organic products. Cooperative ownership, but non-members are also welcome. Mon-Sun 8:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)
Rosemont Market
88 Congress St ~ : 207-773-7888
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: A small neighborhood market with several locations. Offer a number of veg*n prepared foods (e.g., dips and spreads, noodles) and boxed goods (e.g., crackers, chips). Also sells organic produce, locally baked breads, and beer and wine. Mon-Sat 8:00am-7:00pm, Sun 9:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Sustainable Sustenance Maine
Portland Area ~ : 401-440-1878
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: Plant-based culinary services in the Greater Portland.
-- Rating: Not rated yet
The Holy Donut
194 Park Ave (at Old Port) ~ : 207-874-7774
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: Donuts and coffee place with another location at 7 Exchange St, Portland. Has vegan and gluten-free options, changes from day to day. 4 Mon-Fri 6:30am-4:00pm, Sat 7:30am-3:00pm, Sun 8:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)
Trader Joe's
87 Marginal Way (at Elm St ) ~ : 207-699-3799
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: Part of specialty food chain. Has vegetarian and vegan food, natural personal hygiene products, household cleaners, vitamins, pet food. Mon-Sun 8:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 2.5 Happycow(s)
Whole Foods Market
2 Somerset St (at Franklin) ~ : 207-774-7711
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: Part of large natural foods supermarket chain. Stocks everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to household cleaning products, snack foods, vitamins and supplements, deli, grocery, and more. 4 Mon-Sun 8:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
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