Washington DC is a multi-cultural city, and vegetarians can select from a wide variety of international foods, including Chinese, Japanese, Indian and Korean. Whether you are shopping in historic Georgetown, visiting your legislators on Capitol Hill, or enjoying a late evening out at an Adams Morgan hotspot, vegetarian options abound.
Visit Soul Vegetarian Restaurant for some Vegan macaroni and “cheese” be sure to add a side of greens and some barbecue twists. In the bustling K Street area, find time for healthful vegetarian food at Java Green, which offers traditional Korean rice and noodle dishes, vegan mock-chicken drumsticks, and a non-dairy version of the traditional ice cream sundae.
The DC suburbs of Maryland and Northern Virginia offer even more options. Local vegetarians rave about the tofu gyro at the Berwyn CafÈ in College Park, MD. Marinated and slowly roasted, this dish makes for a hearty meal when served over a plate of brown rice. Yuan Fu, located in the Washington DC suburb of Rockville, Maryland, offers vibrant versions of Chinese dishes such as Wonton soup or tofu skin rolls with black bean sauce and Chinese spinach. And the next time someone asks “But what do you eat?” hand them this guide, treat them to lunch, and share the experience of peaceful cuisine.
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Adams Morgan
Amsterdam Falafel Shop (meatless with vegan offerings)
Falafel & french fries.
2425 - 18th Street NW.
Su-M 11am-midnight, Tu-W 11am-2:30am, F-Sa 11am-4am.
(202) 234-1969
Columbia Heights
Everlasting Life (vegan)
Deli and Juice Bar
2928 Georgia Avenue NW (map)
M-Sa 10:30am-8:30pm, Su 11:30am-7:30pm
(202) 232-1700
Sticky Fingers Bakery (vegan)
Vegan bakery, serving soups, salads, entrees & sweets
1370 Park Rd (@ 14th St NW. (1 block north of Columbia Heights metro)
M-Fr 7am-7pm, Sa 8am-7pm, Su 9am-5pm
(202) 299-9700
Downtown
Pedro and Vinny’s (v) 1500 K St NW.
Usually open M-F, but schedule varies.
Website is updated daily for business hours: www.pedroandvinnys.com
Elizabeth ’s Gone Raw ( V) 1341 L Street NW. 202-347-8349. Gourmet, entirely raw and vegan restaurant complete with a wine menu. Reservations are required. Open Fridays only 6:00pm– 9:00pm.
Indian Delight (ve) Indian. 1100 Pennsylvania Ave NW. Located in food court of Old Post Office Pavilion. 202-371-2295. Inexpensive. M-Sa 10:30am-7pm, Su 11:30am-6pm.
Dupont Circle
The Science Club (ve) 1136 19th Street NW.
202-775-0747.
M-Th 5:00pm - 2:00am, F 5:00pm-3:00am, Sa 8:00pm-3:00am.
Dupont
V Falafel ( ve) Falafel restaurant. 2157 P Street NW. 202-296-2333. Features extensive falafel toppings and cold salad bar. M-Th 11am-11pm, F 11am-4am, Sa 11:30am-4am, Su 11:30am-11pm.
Farragut North
Java Green (meatless with vegan offerings)
Healthy Korean dishes, paninis, salads, noodles, and vegan deserts.
1020 19th St. NW (map)
M-F 7am-8pm, Sa 10am-7pm, Closed Su.
(202) 775-8899
Georgetown
Amma Vegetarian Kitchen (meatless with vegan offerings)
Primarily South Indian, with a few North Indian dishes
3291A M St. NW (map)
M-F 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-9:30pm, Sa 11:30am-10pm, Su 11:30am-9:30pm
(202) 625-6625
Howard University
Soul Vegetarian Restaurant (vegan)
Greens, vegan macaroni and cheese, barbecue tofu and more.
2606 Georgia Avenue NW (map)
M-Sa Noon-9pm, Su 11am-3pm.
(202) 328-7685
Upper Northwest
Senbeb Cafe' (meatless with vegan offerings)
6224 Third Street NW. (map)
(202) 249-0917
M-Sa 8am-11pm.
SiTea (ve) Tea and spice boutique. 6902 4th Street NW. 202-525-5386. Pastries, soups and snack items. Tu-F 4 pm-9pm, Sa & Su 11am-7pm. Closed Mondays.
Maryland
Baltimore
Emily’s Desserts Bakery 4901 Springarden Dr. 443-858-7045. Hours: Appointment Only.
The Land of Kush ( V) Soul food. 840 N Eutaw St. ???-???-????. (@ N Martin Luther King Jr Blvd). Soul food with a selection of homemade baked goods. M-Sa 11am-7pm. Closed Su.
Red Emma's Bookstore Coffeehouse (ve) 800 St Paul St (@ Madison St) 410-230-0450. Worker-owned and collectively-managed bookstore and coffeehouse located in Baltimore's Mount Vernon neighborhood. Includes a coffee shop with a food menu consisting of sandwiches, soups, salads and vegan baked goods. M-Sa 10am-10pm, Su 10am-6pm.
Clarksville
Great Sage (meatless with vegan offerings)
International organic cuisine
5809 Clarksville Square Drive (map)
Tu-Th 11:30am-9pm, F-Sa 11:30am-9:30pm, Sunday brunch 11am-3pm. Closed M.
(443) 535-9400
Columbia
Mango Grove (ve)
6365-B Dobbin Rd.
410-884-3426.
M, W-Su 11:30am-3:30pm, 5pm-9:30pm. Closed Tu.
Gaithersburg
Madras Palace (meatless with vegan offerings)
Indian
74 Bureau Drive (map)
M-Th 11:30am-3pm, 5:30pm-10pm, F 11:30am-3pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm, Sa 11:30am-10:30pm, Su 11:30am-10pm
(301) 977-1600
Langley Park
Woodlands (meatless with vegan offerings)
Indian, Weekend buffet
8046 New Hampshire Avenue (map)
7 days a week 11:30am-9:30pm
(301) 434-4202
Largo
Soul Vegetarian Restaurant (vegan)
Greens, vegan macaroni and cheese, barbecue tofu and more.
9185 Central Ave (map)
M-Sa 10am-9pm, Su 11am-7pm.
(301) 324-6900
Mt. Rainier
Sweet and Natural (V) Bakery and café. 4009 - 34 th St. 301-277-9338. Delicious Sunday brunch. Tu-Sa 11am-8pm, Su 11am-7pm. Closed Monday.
Rockville
The Vegetable Garden (vegan)
Chinese.
11618 Rockville Pike (map)
7 days 11:30am-10pm.
(301) 468-9301
Yuan Fu (vegan) (FoA review)
Chinese
798 Rockville Pike (map)
Su-Thurday 11am-10pm, F-Sa 11am-10:30pm
(301) 762-5937
Takoma Park
The Organic Falafel Stand (V) Middle Eastern.
7224 Carroll Ave.
301-512-7535.
M-F 11:30am-7:30pm.
Virginia
Ashburn
Swagath Veg Indian Restaurant (ve)Indian. 43761 Parkhurst Plz, Ste 132. 703-723-0108. E xtensive menu and lunch buffet. M-F 11:30am-3:00pm, 5-10pm. Sa 11:30am-10:00pm, Su 11:30am-9:30pm.
Falls Church
Loving Hut ( V) Asian-inspired. 2842 Rogers Dr. 703-942-5622. All-vegan restaurant chain offering a variety of tasty and affordable cuisine and desserts—specializing in mock-meat of traditional Vietnamese favorites. Su noon-9pm, M & Tu 11am-9pm, Th-Sa 11am-9pm. Closed Wednesday.
Arlington
Saran Cuisine (meatless with vegan offerings)
Indian
5151 N. Lee Highway (map)
Tu-Su 11am-9:30pm, Closed Mondays.
(703) 533-3600
Fairfax
Woodlands (meatless with vegan offerings)
Indian, Weekend buffet
4078 Jermantown Road (map)
M-F 11:30am-10pm, Sa 11:30am-10pm, Su 11:30am-9:30pm.
(703) 385-1996
Vienna
Amma Vegetarian Kitchen (meatless with vegan offerings)
Indian
344-A Maple Avenue E (Route 1223) (map)
M-Th 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30-9:30pm, F-Su 11:30am-3:30pm, 5:30-10pm.
(703) 938-5328
Sunflower (meatless with vegan offerings)
Chinese, Japanese
2531 Chain Bridge Road (Route 123) (map)
(703) 319-3888
M-Sa 11:30am-9:30pm Su 12pm-9:30pm
Herndon
Chutney’s Vegetarian (ve) South Indian.
2415-B5 Centreville Rd.
703-793-9876.
M-Sa 9:00am to 8:00pm, Su 10:00am-4:00pm.