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Quito (37)
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Quinua
Luis Cordero E 3-31 (at 9 de Octubre) ~ : 02-2554206
Moderate -- Vegan, Organic, Ecuadorian -- Aditional Info: vegan and organic. Serves a set lunch comprising soup, main dish, small dessert. Offers cooking classes. Free Wi-Fi. ,6 Mon-Sat 9:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Tandana
Mirador de Guapulo Camino de Orellana N27-492 y Pasaje Stubel ~ : 02-3238234
Moderate -- Vegan, Organic, Western, Beer/Wine, Ecuadorian -- Aditional Info: An all-vegan restaurant with proceeds going to Fundacion Libera Ecuador. Chairs and tables are made from reclaimed wood and metal, and the glasses made from recycled bottles. Has a good selection of locally produced craft beer. Wed-Thu 1:00pm-7:00pm, Fri-Sat 1:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 10:00am-12:00pm, Sun 1:00pm-4:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)
Ari Comida Sana
Galerias Sucre OE4-48 ~ : n/a
Inexpensive -- Chinese, International, Juice bar, Ecuadorian -- Aditional Info: Small vegetarian restaurant located in a mall around the corner from the famous baroque church, Iglesia de la Compania in Old Town Quito. Brown rice with veggies and faux meat, fruit juice, and more. Large portions. Popular with locals at lunch time. May be difficult to find. -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Bocaabierta
Republica E4-12 y Rumipamba ~ : 2451115
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Western, Beer/Wine, Ecuadorean, Latin -- Aditional Info: Cafe and performance venue. Has Wi-Fi access and is frequented by a young crowd. Serves vegetarian and vegan food. 4,6 Mon-Fri 12:00pm-12:00am, Tue-Sun 12:00am-12:00am, Sat 6:00pm-12:00am -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Cuan Hsin Yuen Restaurante Vegetariano
Isaac Albeniz E2-99 (at Mozart) ~ : 02-2401797
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Chinese, Fast food, Take-out, Taiwanese, Ecuadorian -- Aditional Info: A small vegetarian lunch establishment in an industrial/commercial part of North Quito, est. 2008. Serves daily specials along with a regular menu. Quiet. Mon-Sat 12:00pm-4:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)
El Eden Veggie Cafe
Ave Manuel Larrea y Calle Riofrio (at near the Basilica, old town) ~ : 088734892, 094162523
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Ecuadorian -- Aditional Info: Local veggie almuerzos (lunch) as well as veggie hot dogs, empanadas, and more. A no frills and cheap place, lovely family running the place and making their own seitan (gluten mockmeat). Has some health products for sale. Mon-Fri 11:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
El Maple
Joaquin Pinto E7-68 y Diego de Almagro, Mariscal ~ : 2-2900000; 0998661440
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, International, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Ecuadorian -- Aditional Info: In the Mariscal suburb. Serves a wide range of foods from Ecuadorian in addition to Chinese, Mexican, Italian, and American. Has veggie burgers, fruit smoothies, vegetarian version of Ecuador's national dish, soy steak, white corn, potato cakes, beet root, veggie chorizo sausage. Free wireless internet. 1,4 Mon-Sat 8:00am-9:30pm, Sun 8:00am-5:30pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Formosa Restaurante Vegetariano Oriental
Juan Leon Mera, Mariscal (at Carrion) ~ : 2234-828 / 087-305-975
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Chinese -- Aditional Info: Taiwanese run restaurant and pasteleria. Offers menu of the day, executive lunches and more with vegan options. Mon-Sat 12:00pm-4:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Govinda Gopal - Govindas
Esmeraldas Oe3-115 (at Old Town) ~ : 2957849
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Indian, Buffet, Salad bar, Juice bar -- Aditional Info: Hare Krishna center that offers a set menu each day which includes main dish, soup, salad, juice, and dessert. Sells wheat bread and other desserts as well. Also hosts cooking classes and events. 1 Mon-Fri 8:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Harivet
gral. foch E4-181 y Amazonas ~ : 022555307
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Ecuadorian -- Aditional Info: Vegetarian eatery offering non-GMO bread plus coconuts, natural yogurt. Uses eggs. Offers a daily dish. Soup and drinks cost extra. Mon-Sun 6:00am-7:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
La Sabia Naturaleza
Av. 12 de Octubre 24-55 (at Presidente Wilson) ~ : 02-2459590
Inexpensive -- Eucadorian, Latin American -- Aditional Info: Health food restaurante and cafeteria. Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Madre Terra
E 4-323 Luis Cordero, Mariscal Sucre ~ : n/a
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ecuadorian -- Aditional Info: A small, home-style Ecuadorian vegetarian restaurant serving daily set lunch menus. Two small dining rooms upstairs in an old building. The entrance is easy to miss, so look for the small sign hanging perpendicular to an open doorway on Luis Cordero, a few doors west of Mariscal Foch crossing. Specify if you are vegan as sometimes uses dairy. 5 -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Mile Time
Baquerizo E7-70 (at Reina Victoria) ~ : 987750029
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Ovo, Chinese, Juice bar, Take-out -- Aditional Info: Vegetarian restaurant serving Asian (primarily) Chinese food in a pleasant modern atmosphere with Wi-Fi. Lunch special from 12-4pm. Since July 2013. 1,4,6 Mon-Sat 12:00pm-4:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Ming Yuen
140 Los Naranjos (at 6 de Diciembre) ~ : n/a
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Chinese, Fast food, Take-out -- Aditional Info: A small lunch eatery near the shopping areas that run along Parque La Carolina, on a small street off 6 de Diecembre. Makes Chinese food with a bit of an Ecuadorian feel, has lunch specials. Many mock meat dishes. -- Rating: Not rated yet
Quipizza
Fernando Ulloa, Rumipamba ~ : 0984866061
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Pizza, Italian, Organic, Take-out -- Aditional Info: An Italian vegetarian pizzeria with an all-organic menu and vegan options. Several kinds of pizza can be ordered by the slice or a whole pizza. 1 -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)
Sakti
Jeronimo Carrion E4-144 (at Avenida Rio Amazonas) ~ : 2520466
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Indian, Ecuadorian -- Aditional Info: Hostal/B&B and vegetarian restaurant in the touristy area of La Mariscal. The daily set menu includes main dish, soup, salad, bread, dessert, and juice. Also sells some natural products like bread and granola. Established since late 1990s. Mon-Fri 8:30am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Tienda Sumak
Gonzalo Diaz S2-71 ~ : 0999110992
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Organic, Western, Ecuadorian -- Aditional Info: Small organic food cafe and market. Sells organic food products like legumes, vegetables, fruits, breads, jam, and sea salt alongside crafts. -- Rating: Not rated yet
Tzan Chuen
Rio Coca OE 6 118 e Isla Fernandina ~ : 0995725307
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, International, Western -- Aditional Info: A vegetarian lunches with inexpensive lunches. Has vegan options. -- Rating: Not rated yet
Upala
Coruña y Vizcaya ~ : 0987074161
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Organic, Bakery, Fusion, Peruvian -- Aditional Info: Vegan lunch, tea, and desserts. Mon-Wed 12:00pm-5:00pm, Thu 12:00pm-3:00pm, Fri 12:00pm-7:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
VegeLife
Juan Gonzalez y Corea ~ : n/a
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Buffet, Juice bar -- Aditional Info: A vegetarian buffet-style vegetarian restaurant located in the Mediterraneo Plaza food court. Serves lunch, juices and desserts and usually have some mock meats. Has vegan options; please inquire. You get 4 options and some rice for $3. For an extra 10 cents you get a juice or soup. For a further 10 cents you get both, and another 10 cents for dessert. (Prices as of Oct 2016.) Standard prices for almuerzos in Quito. Quick service.
1 Mon-Sat 10:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
Alnutrisa Delicatesen Light
De Los Shyris N36-152 ~ : 02-2257806
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, American, Western, Fast food, Take-out, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. One of many sandwich places in North Quito, the difference is that it offers veggie-meat for the sandwiches and has a page of the menu devoted to vegetarian choices. Modern, deli feel. Sells some packaged snack foods. Located directly across from Parque La Carolina and just south of El Comercio. Mon-Fri 8:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
BamBao
Pasaje Turquia E10-56 (at Av 6 de Diciembre) ~ : 593-2249209
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, International, Organic, Raw, Fast food, Salad bar, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Fusion, African, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Has an Asian and African influence. Specializes in a bun inspired by a Chinese steam bun. It is large and offers whole wheat, white and gluten free buns. You pick your fillings, including vegan choices. After you pick the bread and the filling you have a variety of fresh salads and juices. Wi-Fi. Bicycle parking. Outdoor seating with no chairs.
4,6 Mon-Sat 11:30am-9:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Bigote
Interoceanica y Diego de Robles EC170157 ~ : 22896422
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Organic, Western, Juice bar, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Organic restaurant offering some veggie choices. A beverages bar offers fruit juices and tea infusions. 1,4 Mon-Fri 8:00am-8:00pm, Sat 9:00am-8:00pm, Sun 10:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
El Palacio del Jugo
Michelena 424 y Rafael Grau (Pintado) ~ : 023102499
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Juice bar, Take-out, Ecuadorian, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. A small juice bar and cafe offering a selection of juices and smoothies, some breakfast and brunch food. Mon-Sun 6:30am-9:30pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)
freshii
Ave 12 de Octubre N26-48, Building Mirage (at Ave Coruna) ~ : 593-24534147
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Western, Fast food, Salad bar, Juice bar, Delivery, Take-out, Catering, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Healthier, international fast food chain where you can customize wraps, bowls, and salads. Choose your vegetables plus there is brown rice and a grilled tofu protein choice. Guests who do not wish to design their meals from scratch choose a menu item, by which they may substitute ingredients. 1,4 Mon-Sat 8:00am-9:00pm, Sun 9:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
La Cuchara de San Marcos
Lizardo García E8-08 y Diego Almagro (at La Mariscal) ~ : 295-1713, 0969006237
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Organic, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers several vegan and vegetarian items. Previously located at Junin E3-121, San Marcos, Mar 2016. Mon-Thu 10:00am-9:00pm, Fri 11:00am-5:00pm, Sun 11:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
La Oficina
Jose De Antepara y Los Rios ~ : +593967145478
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, International, Beer/Wine, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Small restaurant serves IPA beer. Has vegan hummus made from chochos which is a South American bean from the Andes. Vegans please inquire to see if there are any other choices. Tue-Sat 6:00pm-11:30pm, Sun 6:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Quiznos
Republica ~ : 1800726382
Inexpensive -- Lacto, American, Fast food, Take-out, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. At least 4 vegetarian choices that can turned vegan. 1 -- Rating: Not rated yet
Raices
Av Paris n41-202 and Sena ~ : n/a
Inexpensive -- Organic, Fusion, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Vegetarian/vegan lunches and snacks, breakfasts, smoothies and more. -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
The Green Choice - temporarily closed
Shyris N36-188 y Naciones Unidas ~ : 02-5155555
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Color interior. Offers some healthier food, including dishes which have a vegetarian alternative. NOTE: closed until spring 2017. 3,4 Mon-Fri 10:00am-10:00pm, Sat-Sun 11:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
The Magic Bean
Foch 681 y Juan Leon Mera ~ : 593-2-2566181
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Juice bar, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant, coffee bar, and hostel. Offers several vegetarian dishes as well freshly extracted juices though not organic. Uses dairy and eggs. 4 Mon-Sun 7:00am-11:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)
Aguadulce
Av Josè de la Cuadra N13 - 474, La Armenia, Valle de los Chillos (at 20 minute ride outside of Quito) ~ : 2070773
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: Yoga center, massages, bed and breakfast, and serves organic food. Transfer everyday. 2,3,5 -- Rating: Not rated yet
Camari
Marchena Oe2-38 (at Versailles) ~ : 593-2-2523613
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: Solidarity store/supermarket (rather than health store). One of few places in Quito that sells veggie products. Has a small selection of frozen soy and gluten-free hamburgers, hot dogs, other mock meat products as well as soy yogurt and soy mayonnaise. A bit pricey since it's imported. Mon-Fri 8:30am-6:00pm, Sat 8:30am-4:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Oki Eco Market
Esmeraldas Oe3-115 ~ : n/a
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: Small shop selling a variety of fresh produce, vegan products, health supplements and other goods. They also sell snacks and light meals. Located in a Hare Krishna complex, all foods available adhere to the Hare Krishna principals. NOTE: reported to have irregular opening hours. Mon-Sun 8:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Republica del Cacao
Joaquin Pinto Y Reina Victoria Esquina ~ : 2553132
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: A modern style chocolate store filled with 100% organic cacao. It offers drinks, cakes and chocolate bars for dine-in or take away. All chocolate drinks contain milk as do most of the cakes. Samples galore. Also operates a small store at the airport. Wi-fi ready. ,6 -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)
Veg Food
Cumbaya ~ : 0993941311
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: Health food store carries only vegan and vegetarian items. A deli is also on premises. Sells vegetable pates, cheese, cakes, cookies, hummus, seitan, and more. Has a line of foods for diabetics and celiacs. -- Rating: Not rated yet
Vegkery
Quito ~ : 0995193682
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: Pasteleria y Cocina Vegana. Makes vegan cakes, pastries, and meals. -- Rating: Not rated yet
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