Here is a list of Veg-Friendly restaurants in the area. This list is always evolving as more and more restaurants are becoming more accomodating. If you find any information to be out of date please let us know! Also please note that Veggie Magic is the area's ONLY exclusively vegan and raw cafe. Please visit them, often. ;)
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Bangkok Restaurant
4791 Swift Rd - Sarasota FL 34231
(941) 922-0703 | directions
Thai restaurant with a large veg section on their menu including delicious curries.
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Bean Stalk Market Grill
2324 Gulf Gate Dr - Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 927-3838 | directions
We've received a tip they have organic foods and a vegan lentil burger!
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Buddha Belly Donuts
Buddha Belly Donuts - 1990 Main Street (At the corner of 301 & Main)
(941) 952-0700 | directions
New in 08 this great independant Donut shop run by husband & wife team Bill & Laura has decadent and delicious Vegan Donuts! We are very excited about this. It says something about a town
when you can get high quality vegan junk food, made fresh every day :). Also they have a selection of fresh wraps and salads. Call ahead for special requests and they'll make
any kind of donut you like. Also this is a good idea for larger orders (more than a dozen).
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Chutney's Etc.
1944 Hillview Street - Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 954-4444 | directions
Greek, Middle Eastern & Indian. Large vegetarian selection.
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Citrus Cafe
543 S Pineapple Ave - Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 954-0344 | directions
Quaint downtown spot offering a selection of fresh salads & sandwiches.
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Flying Dog Cafe
500 Tallevast Road - Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 359-9788 | directions
Try the grilled veggie wrap with hummus & fruit.
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El Toro Bravo
2720 Stickney Point Rd - Sarasota, FL 34241
(941) 924-0006 | directions
A vegetarian section on the menu, they'll make anything vegan. The veggie burrito is our favorite, served with rice and veggie refried beans. (no lard)
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The Granary
1930 Stickney Point Road - Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 924-4754 | directions
1279 Beneva Road - Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 365-3700 | directions
The Granary is a chain grocery store with a good selection of prepared foods including a salad bar, wraps, soups and other deli type items. They always have a vegetarian selection, and usually vegan ones as well. Check the link above for more info and locations around FL.
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Kazus Sushi & Asian Bistro
2063 Siesta Dr - Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 951-7778 | directions
Nice little place, very cozy. And best of all, they will make sushi with brown rice!
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Moe's Southwest Grill
4005 Clark Road - Sarasota, FL 34233
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University Parkway, near I-75 Home Depot Plaza - Sarasota
(941) 929-0630 | directions
Mexican & Southwestern fare with a lot of vegetarian/vegan options. They boast about not using lard in any of their menu items. Also, their burrito line keeps the veggie food well segregated from meat items, and they have so many great toppings you can add to the burrito's. Also serving beer.
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Pacific Rim
1895 Hillview Street - Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 330-0218 | directions
Authentic Thai and Japanese Cuisine including veggie sushi. Specify vegetarian or vegan and they will happily accommodate. Also, they offer healthy brown rice as an option.
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Sahara Cafe & Mediterranean Market
1121 S Tamiami Trail - Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 954-1423 | directions
Mediterranean/Greek Food & Market. Hummus, Falafel, Fava Beans, Tabouli in Wraps, Platters, Salads and More. Lots of Vegetarian and Vegan items. Delicious food, nice people. Tell them VegSarasota sent you!
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Raw Raw Foods
1330 Central Ave - Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 330-2549 | directions
Live healthy lunches delivered downtown, delivery only order by 2pm for next day raw delivery.
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Siam Orchid
4141 S Tamiami Trail #10 - Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 923-7447 | directions
Thai Cusine, 9 specific vegetarian options, many of which are vegan. The staff is very friendly and accomodating. They offer reservations, carryouts, and catering. Open 11:30am-2pm and for dinner 7 nights a week 5pm-9:30pm
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Simon's Coffee House
5900 Tamiami Trail - Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 926-7151 | directions
One of Sarasota's special restaurants. Simon's is a favorite of ours. They're open for breakfast, lunch and as of
summer of 08 - Dinner! Try their vegan tofu & gimme lean sausage scrambles for breakfast,
or for dinner, the Tempeh Quesadilas with avocado instead of dairy. They also offer fresh veggie juices all day,
and living food specials on Fridays.
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Sweet Tomatoes
4994 S Tamiami Trl - Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 922-4908 | directions
Salad, Soups, Bakery - Buffet. Lots of Vegetarian and Vegan items. Try olive oil with bread instead of butter.
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Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine
3440 Clark Road - Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 926-3077 | map
From the parking lot you'll only see the sign "Indian Restaurant" but inside you'll find over a dozen vegetarian entrees on the menu, and some great vegan ones. The food here is truly fantastic. Our favorites are the Garlic Nan bread and the Bhindi Masala. Click the link above to visit their website which often has coupons. If you're vegan, it is a good idea to call ahead and ask them to prepare a dish without ghee (clarified butter) which they use in many of their dishes.
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Taste of Asia
1535 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 365-2728 | map
Featuring a two page vegan menu!! VegSarasota has done multiple events here, one bite and you'll know why we keep going back. Try some of the best vegan Thai food in town! The Panang Curry and Eggplant are our favorites, but everything is very good and served with a smile. Look in the front window for their colorful "VEGAN" sign. Also, ask for brown rice, might not be on the menu but just ask. The vegan dishes contain no MSG!
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Thai Spice
6233 14th St W - Bradenton, FL 34207
(941) 739-2217 | website
Thai restaurant offering a nice sit down atmoshphere or takeout. Good pad thai and other vegetarian items.
At any Thai restaurant, it is a good idea to specify no fish sauce just in case.
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Thailand Restaurant
2238 Gulf Gate Drive - Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 927-8424 | directions
Authentic Thai and Japanese Cuisine. Specify vegetarian or vegan when ordering. If ordering tofu, ask for steamed.
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Tijuana Flats
1635 S Tamiami Trail - Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 330-0989 | directions
Mexican sit & eat or takeout. This place has a lively feel and hot sauce bar. Huge portions, super vegan friendly. Rest assured, the rice and black beans are both vegan.
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Tropical Smoothie
1900 Main St. - Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 365-8423 | directions
Smoothies & Wraps. Try the veggie veggie (minus cheese for vegan) rice is not made with animal stock.
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Tropical Thai Restaurant
1420 Main St - Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 364-5775 | directions
We haven't tried this one yet, but we're told they offer healthy brown rice as an option.
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Two Amigos Restaurant
402 N. Washington Blvd - Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 365-6583 | directions
We confirmed, no lard or meat stock in the rice, beans or tortillas. They have delicious black bean cakes, with yellow rice, refried beans, tostados, and lots of other veggie options. Yummy guacamole!
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Veggie Magic
4428 Bee Ridge Rd - Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 377-6209 | directions
All delicious foods are vegan, all raw and as organic as humanly possible. You'll find a great selection of delicious smoothies, soups, salads, desserts and gourmet creations. Eat-in the Cafe or Grab and Go. Even more cool they offer catering for your next big or small event. When you eat here at least you know your money is not supporting cruelty but instead a happy healthy planet.
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Whole Foods Market
1451 1st Street - Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 955-8500 | directions
Huge grocery store with prepared food dept, buffet, soups, salad, sit down cafe with free wi-fi. Lots of Vegetarian & Vegan items.
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