Panda Veg
Vegans looking for Chinese- and Japanese-influenced cuisine should visit Panda Veg. The restaurant provides a large buffet-style Asian dining experience. All food items feature fresh vegetables and are available with tofu or soy faux meats. Many meals are modeled after traditional Asian fare, for example the vegan General Tso's "chicken" replaces the animal product for a mock soy-based chicken. In addition to the buffet, Panda Veg also offers an a la carte menu. The restaurant is open seven days per week for lunch and dinner, with delivery service available.
Panda Veg
900 W. Grace St.
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 359-6688
Harrison Street Coffee Shop
Harrison Street Coffee shop serves breakfast and brunch to Richmond-area vegans and vegetarians. Located near Virginia Commonwealth University in downtown Richmond, Harrison Street Coffee Shop serves vegan food items such as pancakes, vegan French toast, tofu scramble and a daily variety of fresh fruits and juices. Harrison Street provides soups, salads and vegan and vegetarian sandwiches to the lunchtime crowd. The shop is typically open seven days per week, but hours may vary, so call ahead.
Harrison Street Coffee Shop
402 N. Harrison St.
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 359-8060
harrisonstcoffeeshop.com
Nile Ethiopian Restaurant
Vegans who desire an out-of-the-ordinary dining experience should try Nile Ethiopian Restaurant. The restaurant does serve some meat, however, it offers an extensive list of meat-free meals sure to please vegan guests. Nile serves Ethiopian and West African foods such as vegetable and nut stews, steamed cassava, spicy rice with bits of dried fruit and vegetables, as well as injera bread, a staple of Ethiopian meals. The food is prepared to order using only fresh and healthy ingredients. Nile is owned by a local Ethiopian family and serves lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday.
Nile Ethiopian Restaurant
309 N. Laurel St.
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 225-5544
nilerichmond.com
Pizza Fusion
Pizza Fusion is popular with local vegans looking for a quick-and-easy meal. The restaurant has a wide array of non-meat pizza toppings, vegan pizza crust and also offers a non-dairy vegan cheese. For dessert, vegan diners should indulge their sweet tooth by having a few of the vegan chocolate brownies. Pizza Fusion is open for lunch and dinner seven days per week, with delivery available.
Pizza Fusion
11331 W. Broad St., Suite 131
Richmond, VA 23060
(804) 381-4027
pizzafusion.com
