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Top 10 Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants

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If you’ve ever been vegan or vegetarian, you know how inconvenient it can be to adhere to dietary restrictions when you’re traveling. Vegetable-based restaurants are often a breath of fresh air. The restaurants on this list offer food that is fully, or mostly, vegan / vegetarian, nutritious, delicious, and organic or locally-sourced. See our Food & Drink page for other New England culinary adventures.

Top 10 Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants in New England
New Hampshire — Fresh House

76 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH Phone:

11 a.m. - 7 p.m. (closed Tuesdays)

Fresh House is home to great-tasting, healthy, locally-sourced, organic options. Self-described as “plant-forward,” the menu contains options like the avocado pesto bowl, the naan pizza with cashew mozzarella, “chicken” soup and sandwiches made from lion’s mane mushrooms, a BBQ jackfruit sandwich, and more.
Rhode Island — Plant City

334 S Water Street, Providence, RI Phone:

Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 8 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Plant City is one of the largest vegan eateries in the country. There are three locations to choose from: the original food hall in downtown Providence and two Plant City X drive-thru options in Warwick and Middletown. Choose from grain bowls, meatless burgers, toasts, and more. Plus, don’t miss seasonal vegan pop tarts from The Bakery.
Vermont — Revolution Kitchen

9 Center Street, Burlington, VT Phone:

Hours: Thursday – Saturday, 5-9 p.m.

Revolution Kitchen offers all-vegetarian fare, made from local, organic ingredients. Founded in 2013, it was Burlington’s first restaurant featuring an all-vegetarian menu. They are also vegan and gluten free friendly. The dishes range from Korean-inspired seitan satay to the famous chocolate banana cream pie.
Maine + New Hampshire — Green Elephant

608 Congress Street, Portland, ME Phone:

Monday-Sunday, 5-9:30 p.m.; Friday-Sunday, also open 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Green Elephant opened in Portland, ME in 2007, and a second location has since sprung up in Portsmouth, NH. Inspired by the flavors of Thailand, Malaysia, Japan, China, and India, Green Elephant’s vast menu offers vegan, vegetarian, and organic options. Enjoy rice, noodles, curries, dumplings, salads, and more. Portland address is 608 Congress Street; Portsmouth address is 35 Portwalk Place.
Connecticut — Fire-N-Spice Vegan Restaurant

491 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT Phone:

Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Fire-N-Spice specializes in plant-based Jamaican dishes; however, a quick look at the menu reveals that the fare is globally-inspired and full of diverse Jamaican, African, and Indian flavors. The restaurant doubles as a bakery and vegan creamery, and has a rich smoothie menu as well.
Massachusetts — Littleburg Vegetable Kitchen

5 Sanborn Court, Somerville, MA Phone:

Hours: Wednesday – Thursday, 5-8 p.m.; Friday – Sunday, 5-9 p.m.

Littleburg is entirely vegan. The Greek and Mediterranean-inspired menu changes seasonally and all dishes are cooked from scratch. Originally, it started as a pop-up; then it became a meal delivery service; finally, it has a storefront of its own. Try the gyro made with seitan and almond tzatziki, or the pide – a type of Turkish flatbread “pizza” – made with lentils and hazelnut sauce.
Vermont — Pingala Café

1 Mill Street, Burlington, VT Phone:

Hours: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Pingala Café’s food is “food truck-inspired.” The menu items often resemble what the restaurant refers to as their “naughty counterparts,” including burgers, hot dogs, and mac and cheese. However, everything on the menu is entirely plant-based and vegan.
Massachusetts – Veggie Galaxy

450 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA Phone:

Hours: Tuesday – Thursday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Veggie Galaxy offers the atmosphere of a classic American diner, with a vegetarian twist on the fare. The entire menu – featuring pancakes, soups, salads, sandwiches, and burgers – is vegetarian and can be made vegan upon request. They regularly offer new specials, serve breakfast all day, and make vegan donuts on Sundays.
Massachusetts — Loving Hut

415 Chandler Street, Worcester, MA Phone:

Hours: Monday – Thursday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Friday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Loving Hut is a national vegan chain that offers quick and easy plant-based fare. The exhaustive menu is largely inspired by Asian cuisine, and some not-to-miss dishes include the crispy & crunchy rolls and the pho. There are two locations in Worcester: one at 415 Chandler Street, and the other at 56 Hamilton Street.
Earth's Harvest Kitchen & Juicery - Dover, NH
New Hampshire — Earth’s Harvest

835B Central Avenue Dover, NH, 03820 Phone:

Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Earth’s Harvest offers fare that is entirely organic and locally-sourced in and around Dover, NH. Although the menu isn’t entirely vegetarian, they offer tons of veggie and vegan options (designated with a VG or V on the menu). You will find tons of breakfast options, an endless list of smoothies, as well as the traditional soups, salads, and sandwiches.