Many of you out there probably think its impossible to be a vegan in the midwest and still eat out. Five years ago, when I started this diet (which is just that for me, a diet, not a lifestyle so beware of honey-contaminated food on this list) that were sort of true. But Cincinnati has changed and below are a list of restaurants that can and do accommodate. The (*) symbol denotes restaurants that are either completely vegan, have a dedicated vegan menu or have the vegan items on their menu marked, basically taking the guesswork out of it. I have listed ingredients only on the build your own items, but any menu item can be found via the links on the tags at the bottom of the page if you're curious what's in them
1. Melt Ecclectic Deli*
Lunch - Mock Tuna Melt
Chickpeas, nori, red onion and celery, tossed in lime cilantro vinaigrette, w/roma tomato and vegan smokey cheeze on Sweet William’s Cincinnati Sourdough & Roasted Redskins
Sunday Brunch - Roasted Herb Potato Mess
Roasted Herbed Potatoes covered with a tofu scramble, mushrooms, roasted green peppers & onions, fresh baby spinach, tomatoes, & vegan smokey cheeze.
2. The Comet
Traditional Tofu Tacos
2 corn tortillas stuffed with jerk tofu, Romaine lettuce, onion, and cilantro, with the salsa of the month AND the mild salsa (both homemade) & a side of guacamole
3. Whole Foods Market - Hyde Park*
The Hot Bar
Always filled with yummy vegan entrees & soups. Too many delicious one and too often changing to pick just one. The Carrot-Almond Soup is to die for as is the General Tso's Vegan Chicken
4. Deli 720
Build Your Own Salad My Way
Mixed Greens, Avocado, Roasted Corn, Roasted Tomatoes, Black Beans, Smokey Tofu, Banana Peppers & Honey Chipotle Vinaigrette. Their Smokey Tofu is one of the best things I have ever tasted.
5. Habanero
Chuba Cabre
Cinnamon-Roasted Squash, Pinto Beans, Rice & Apple-Green Chile Salsa
6. Green Dog Cafe*
Green Dog Burger
Garbanzos, mushroom & herbs topped with baby arugula, cheddar, red onion and tomato jam. I get it sans the cheese of course and usually accompanied by the soup of the day (one is always vegan).
7. Pho Lang Thang*
Guoy Cuon Chay
Two vegan salad rolls consisting of fresh tofu, crimini mushrooms, pickled daikon & carrots, fresh herbs & vermiccelli noodles wrapped in rice paper and served with a peanut hoisin dipping sauce. The Goy Bap Cai Chay is also REALLY good.
8. Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers - Wilder
Build Your Own Pizza
Daiya Vegan Mozzarella, Fresh Basil, Fresh Spinach, Roma Tomatoes & Tempeh with Olive Oil & Garlic Base and a side of red sauce. Sometimes I switch out the tempeh for kalamatta olive and sometimes the romas for sundried tomatoes.
9. Arnolds Bar
Roasted Root Vegetable Salad
In season root veggies i.e. potatoes, squash, carrots, pan roasted with a balsamic fig reduction and served over wild field greens with dried figs and Dijon balsamic. In its original form it has goat cheese but they are happy to leave it off.
10. The Loving Hut*
I really can't narrow it down on this one. I have something different every time I go and every time I cannot believe how tasty it is. Every menu item is vegan and some are even raw. So good.
11. Northslice Pizzeria
Blackened Tofu Sandwich
Blackened tofu with white bean hummus, fresh field greens, roma tomatoes, red onion & red wine vinaigrette on a ciabatta roll with housemade pickles.
12. Fresh Table*
Eggless Salad
This gem is located inside Findlay Market. The owner/chef/founder is always there and happy to provide ingredient list if asked
13. Picnic & Pantry*
Vegan Gnocchi
Potato dumplings with mushrooms, asparagus, and I believe red peppers. Its almost always in the take away bar.
14. La Mexicana
Pumpkin Flower and Mushroom Tacos
They don't come with cheese and are perfect as is or with the bottled salsas they provide drizzled over top. They are served singley so you can get as many as you like
15. Coffee Emporium - OTR*
Hummus From Us
Wheat bread with homemade hummus, onions, sprouts and green apples with a side salad.
16. MOTR Pub*
Vegan BLT with Fries
The B is Tempeh and I always add avocado. It is served on vegan bread and comes with fries.
17. Amol India*
Malai Kofta & Aloo saag
Mala Kofta is a dish of vegetable balls cooked in a creamy nut sauce with fresh herbs and spices. Aloo Saag is spinach and potatoes delicately cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices. I get them both. At the same time. That's right folks...two entrees.
18. Primavista*
Insalata Toscana
Romaine, artichoke hearts, roasted tomatoes, marinated mushrooms, cannellini beans, black olives and pine nuts with a roasted garlic vinaigrette with any or all of the three side dishes listed below
Spinaci e Funghi
Sauteed spinach, onions and portabella mushrooms
Asparagi
Sauteed asparagus with extra virgin olive oil and shallots
Cavoletti di Bruxelles
Balsamic glazed brussel sprouts
19. Sonoma Mediterranean Grill*
Group Sampler
You pick three apps. I get the falafel balls, hummus and the pickle and olive plate.
20. Iris Book Cafe*
Tempeh Salad
Normally served as a sandwich but I get it on a bed of greens with tomatoes and carrots. Not sure what's in the tempeh salad itself besides the obvious avocado but it is delicious.
21. Turophelia Quesadillas
Build Your Own Quesadilla
Daiya vegan mozzarella, artichokes, spinach, black olives and red peppers.
22. Myra's Dionysus*
Black Bean Soup
A spicy Brazilian style soup with orange juice & sherry.
Lentil Soup
A Spicy, herbed thick soup with tomato.
Thai Pumpkin Soup
A vegan soup with coconut milk & cilantro.
23. Park + Vine*
The Geek with Smokey Potato Salad
Unfortunatley I don't remember exactly what was on it but think "Greek salad on bread"
24. Ko Sho Japanese and Sushi*
Vegan Box Dinner
It Changes daily but it usually includes a small portion of their Udon Noodles, a house salad with ginger dressing, vegetable tempura, miso soup, a tofu dish and their Kale Goma-Mae which is unbelievable.
25. Amma's Kitchen*
Vegan Wednesdays
Every Wednesday, the entire buffet is vegan. It is Southern Indian food and is slightly different from other local Cincinnati joints, but just as delicious. I have to go alone because its embarrassing how much I eat.
26. Riverside Korean*
Vegan Jab Chae
Sweet potato noodles with tofu and vegetables.
27. Lavomatic*
Arugula and Roasted Beet Salad
Arugula and roasted beets with currants, candied walnuts, cherry tomatoes and a berry vinaigrette.
28. York Street Cafe*
Vegan Southwestern Polenta
Housemade polenta with broccoli, roasted corn & black bean salsa with smokey tomato and jalepeno sauce.
29. Salt of the Earth
Plate Lunch
You get to chose three items from the deli case. The items are different every day but soem of my go-to's are the quinoa burgers, the brussel sprouts and the bean salad.
30. Dewey's Pizza
Greek Salad (No feta)
A mix of Field Greens and Romaine Lettuce with Kalamata Olives, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Roasted Whole Garlic Cloves, Red Onions, Cucumbers and Feta Cheese, drizzled with Dewey’s Greek Dressing (Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigrette)
Note:
I cannot call this list complete without mentioning Sweet Peace Bakery. They are represented in several of the places listed above and they are delicious, sweet vegan treats.
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