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Restaurants are listed by region: North, Central, West,
South. Veg-friendly restaurant chains.
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100% vegetarian
Northern Broward County
Tijuana
Flats
431 South Federal Highway
Pompano Beach 33062
(954) 946-0476
(web site | map)
Quality, fast Mexican food. They can pretty much make anything— burritos, enchiladas, tacos, chimichangas— vegan. (Black beans are vegan; refried beans have cheese.) Very reasonably priced.
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Sun
Rice
6300 N. Powerline Road
Fort Lauderdale 33309
(954) 771-7887
(map)
Chinese restaurant with lots of veggie/vegan options. Great tofu dishes.
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Tijuana
Flats
278 South Federal Highway
Deerfield Beach 33441
(954) 834-0227
(web site | map)
See above review.
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Kosta's
5024 N. Federal Highway
Lighthouse Point 33064
(954) 571-3842
(map)
Greek restaurant; very accomodating to vegan diners. Suggested dishes include the excellent hummus, vegetarian Dolmades (ask for it without the lemon sauce), Greek salad, Portabello mushroom appetizer, and the grilled pita bread (ask for these dishes without cheese). The lemon potatoes have chicken stock but can be ordered in advanced without the stock. Casual atmosphere.
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Baja
Cafe
1310 S. Federal Highway
Deerfield Beach 33441
(954) 596-1305
(web site | map)
Cal-Mex cuisine. Excellent (lard-free) veggie burritos and fajitas, homemade salsa and chips.
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Pizza
Fusion
196 N. Federal Highway
Deerfield Beach 33441
(954) 427-5353
(web site | map)
The environmental focus of this pizza restaurant is apparent in its organic ingredients, earth-friendly packaging and utensils and its hybrid delivery vehicles. Menu includes a "Very Vegan Pizza," topped with 100% non-dairy mozzarella cheese alternative. We also recommend the Veggie Medley (can be made with soy cheese). Sauce and dough for all pizzas is vegan (gluten-free crust contains eggs). Also veggie wraps and sandwiches, vegan breadsticks, excellent salads and vegan brownies!
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Daily
Squeeze
100 E Broward Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale 33301
(954) 525-7676
(map)
Deli-style restaurant featuring vegetarian sandwiches, organic soups, salads, freshly blended smoothies.
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T-Mex
Cantina
Evolutionary Tex-Mex
204 SW 2nd Street
Fort Lauderdale 33301
(954) 463-2003
(map)
Previously known as San Loco, this popular restaurant reopened in 2008 with a healthier menu featuring more vegetarian options, salads and whole wheat tortillas. We recommend the vegetarian burrito, with extra avocado (make sure you ask for it without sour cream or cheese). Also, vegetarian nachos, tacos and enchiladas.
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Sublime
1431 N. Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale 33304
(954) 615-1431
(web site | map)
Sublime is consistently rated as one of the best vegetarian restaurants in the country, and it's easy to see why. Sublime's full menu of completely vegan dishes, many of which are organic, includes contemporary vegan versions of classic omnivore staples, like quiche, ravioli or enchiladas, as well as unique dishes you won't find anywhere else. Customer favorites include the cauliflower "frito misto" appetizer and the "Sublime Picatta" main dish, a seitan cutlet in a lemon caper sauce, with braised spinach and mashed potatoes. Sublime also has a wide selection of speciality drinks. And save room for dessert! Closed Mondays.
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Pizza
Fusion
1013 N. Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale 33304
(954) 358-5353
(web site | map)
See above review.
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Christina
Wan’s Mandarin House
644 North Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale 33304
(954) 527-0228
(web site | map)
Chinese restaurant that has been popular with vegetarians for many years. Vegetarian specialties include MaPo Tofu (peas and carrots in a hot & spicy Szechwan sauce), Vegetarian Chicken (soy chicken tossed with mixed vegetables and your choice of sauce), Lemongrass Tofu, and Garlic Wheat Sausage (wheat meat & vegetables tossed in a spicy garlic sauce). Not exclusively vegetarian.
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Skyline Chili
2590 North Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale 33305
(954) 566-1541
(web site | map)
A good place to get a hot bowl of vegetarian black beans and rice, or a vegetarian black bean burrito. Or for more adventurous tastes, try the black bean chili over a plate of spaghetti, or on top of a steamed potato.
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Kung Fu Tea Cafe
830 E. Oakland Park Blvd., #114
Fort Lauderdale 33335
(954) 537-1345
(map)
Small cafe serving tea, all-fruit smoothies, green smoothies and boba/bubble tea. Almond milk made daily. Also, asian-style subs, including tofu and seitan.
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The
Whole Enchilada Fresh Mexican Grill
4115 N. Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale 33308
(954) 561-4040
(web site | map)
Add baked tofu to your burrito, tostada or salad. Tofu sour cream available.
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Shue
Mei
6529 N. Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale 33309
(954) 229-9988
(web site | map)
The Sesame Tofu dish is recommended. Chinese & Japanese menus. Located next to Regal Cinemas.
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Natural
Vibes
2439 N. State Road 7
Lauderhill 33313
(954) 676-5261
(map)
Vegan food with a Caribbean flair. Daily specials include spicy jerk tofu, ackee and tofu, brown stew, veggie fish and veggie chicken. Also vegetarian burgers and pizza. Excellent sides– Callaloo, peas, brown rice– and desserts– pumpkin, carrot and potato cakes. Fresh juices and smoothies. (Some dishes may include honey.) Located on the west side of State Road 7/U.S. 441, in the Lauderhill Square shopping center, just south of NW 26 Street.
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Tropitaste Vegetarian Restaurant
4263 NW 12th Street
Lauderhill 33313
(954) 792-1448
(web site | map)
Tropitaste is a welcome addition to Broward County's growing list of vegetarian Caribbean restaurants. The menu includes soy "fish," soy "chickletts," Ackee & tofu (Ackee is the national fruit of Jamaica ), stews and soups. All dishes come with flavorful brown rice. A varied selection of natural juice blends is also available. Large portions and affordable. Located just west of State Road 7, on the south side of Lauderhill Mall, across from the bus terminal.
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Dogma
Grill
900 S. Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale 33319
(954) 525-1319
(web site | map)
Sometimes you just want a (veggie) hot dog. Dogma is a welcome twist on the traditional hot dog restaurant. Order a Classic (mustard, ketchup, relish, onions), or experiment with less traditional toppings such as diced tomatoes or cucumbers, olives, pineapple, peppers, crush potato chips or sliced avocado. Or try a vegetarian corn dog (unfortunately not vegan). We also recommend the mint lemonade. Our only complaint is that the soy veggie dogs are $1 more than meat! Still, prices are reasonable. Outdoor seating.
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Paradise
Smoothie
10599 Trails End
Parkland 33076
(954) 742-7858
(web site | map)
Lots of delicious vegan options. Salads, wraps, pitas. Great veggie/tofu grilled panini. Soy cappuccinos and lattes. Vegan soft serve! Reasonably priced.
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Falafel
Bistro
11570 Wiles Road
Coral Springs 33076
(954) 346-5300
(web site | map)
Mediterranean favorites– falafel and roasted eggplant or hummus-stuffed pitas– and new tastes (try the gourmet falafel platter with your choice of falafel balls made with cranberries, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts or sesame seeds). Traditional salads, soups (split pea, pumpki, or white bean), fruit smoothies. Located on the south side of the street near Coral Ridge Drive.
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Paradise
Smoothie
9120 West Commercial Boulevard
Sunrise 33351
(954) 742-7858
(web site | map)
See above review. Located just west of Pine Island Road on Commercial Blvd., on the south side of the street. Closed Sunday.
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Woodlands
4816 N. University Drive
Lauderhill 33351
(954) 749-3221
(web site | map)
You can find popular dishes such as chana masala or aloo gobi at Woodlands, but we recommend digging deeper into the menu and trying one of the South Indian favorites like dosa (large rolled-up crepes stuffed with vegetables)—the menu at Woodlands has 15 varieties—or unique specialties like Gobi Manchurian (battered cauliflower in a garlic/ginger/soy sauce). Woodlands is completely vegetarian and they are happy to point out which dishes are vegan. Open daily; terrific lunch buffet.
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Hiro's
Sushi Express
10041 Sunset Strip
Sunrise 33322
(954) 746-4476
(web site | map)
Try the "Veggieville" combo plate, which features avocado, asparagus,
Inari (tofu skin) and Kappa (cucumber) rolls. Located in the Nob Hill Plaza
shopping center.
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Fala
Pita
1809 Pine Island Road
Plantation 33322
(954) 476-5955
(web site | map)
Begin with a generous helping of falafel, hummus and/or eggplant, then fill your pita with fresh goodies and sauces at the toppings bar. Fala Pita uses zero trans fat, kosher oil (used oil is recycled into biodiesel fuel). Located at the southwest corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Pine Island Road.
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Green Wave Cafe
5221 West Broward Blvd.
Plantation 33317
(954) 581-8377
(web site | map)
Vegan, raw food. Open for lunch, Tuesday - Friday from 11:00am to 4:00pm.
Daily specials such as Asian lettuce wraps, spinach lasagna, or sushi. The "burgers" and onion bread are recommended. Visit their website for daily specials, and details of classes and special events.
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Udipi
Cafe
2100 N. University Drive
Sunrise 33322
(954) 748-5660
(map)
The front of Udipi’s menu states, “No cruelty is involved in preparation of your superb meal.” We recommend the Potato Bonda appetizer, a delicious dumpling in chickpea batter. The South Indian Thali is also a good choice if you want to try a little bit of several dishes. But if you go, ask your waiter for his or her suggestions about what’s good that day.
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MixxIt Smoothies
2112 N University Drive
Sunrise 33322
(786) 797-8056
(map)
The smoothies at MixxIt Smoothies are dairy-free. No unnecessary sugar, high fructose corn syrup or artificial sweeteners.
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Simply
Natural Cafe
8267 Sunset Strip (University Plaza)
Sunrise 33322
(954) 742-8384
(web site | map)
Add tofu to entrees like coconut curried vegetables, or herb Sabzi (a stew-like Persian dish of sautéed herbs, spinach, leeks, kidney beans and dried Persian lime). Menu also features a large selection of salads, soups, vegetarian wraps and burgers, raw dishes, and vegetable/fruit juices and smoothies. Open everyday for lunch and dinner. Next to Simply Natural health food store.
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Skyline Chili
2834 North University Drive
Fort Lauderdale 33322
(954) 741-3929
(web site | map)
See above review.
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Paradise
Smoothie
20201 Saddle Club Road
Weston 33327
(954) 742-7858
(web site | map)
See above review.
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Pizza
Fusion
2378 Weston Road
Weston 33326
(954) 641-5353
(web site | map)
See above review.
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Aroma
Kosher Market
8819 Stirling Road
Cooper City 33328
(954) 252-2600
(map)
Kosher gourmet market with a deli serving cooked vegetarian and vegan food– soups, spreads, baked goods.
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Tijuana
Flats
8703 Stirling Road
Cooper City 33328
(954) 318-0586
(web site | map)
See above review.
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Thai
World
11262 Pines Boulevard
Pembroke Pines 33026
(954) 432-4008
(web site | map)
Numerous tofu & vegetable dishes. Tofu fried rice is recommended.
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Sara's
3944 46th Avenue
Hollywood 33021
(954)-986-1770
(map)
Kosher, deli-style vegetarian restaurant and pizza shop. Large menu includes vegan pizza (soy cheese), burgers, "Sloppy Jack" sandwiches, "chick-in" sandwiches, veggie steaks, falafel and much more. Closed for Shabbat (sunset on Friday to sunset on Saturday). The menu can be confusing; don't be afraid to ask questions. For example, although the menu states the food is "100% Vegetarian," they do serve fish.
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Oasix Juice Cafe
1955 Harrison Street
Hollywood 33020
(954) 927-4474
(web site | map)
Organic juice and smoothie bar. All of their smoothies are dairy-free. Organic wraps and salads, with vegan and vegetarian options. Also, vegan cupcakes and Soli ice cream (sweetened with agave and dairy-free). Located inside the Arts Academy of Hollywood.
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Gourmet
Greenhouse
5809 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood 33021
(954) 518-0551
(web site | map)
Open for lunch only. Deli-style tofu sandwiches, veggie "chicken" salad, vegan pizza, soups and desserts. Several raw dishes (yellow squash spaghetti, almond curry pâté). Located above the Center for Human Development.
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Falafel Fusion
4238 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood 33021
(954) 989-2224
(map)
Recommended falafel restaurant. Falafel balls made as you order, à la carte toppings.
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Vegetarian
Delight Juice Bar
6060 Miramar Parkway
Miramar 33023
(954) 241-7402
(web site | map)
Jamaican, Rastafarian restaurant serving vegan food and natural juices. Daily specials such as jerk "chicken," veggie "fish," BBQ drumsticks, brown stew, steamed callaloo, boiled banana and a variety of other vegan dishes. Definitely a vegetarian delight! Located on the southwest corner of Miramar Pkwy. and U.S. 441.
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Royal
India
3801 Griffin Road
Fort Lauderdale 33312
(954) 964-0071
(map)
About 20 vegetarian entrees; many, if not most, vegan. The Aloo Mattar (potatoes and peas curry) and Kashmiri Naan (bread topped with golden raisins and cashews) are recommended.
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Veg-friendly
restaurant chains
Below
is a short list of popular chain restaurants in Broward County where you can
find good, vegan food. (You can also eat vegan at Subway, Taco Bell, Ruby
Tuesday and many others; click
here for a more complete list.)
Cheeburger
Cheeburger (web site)
Create your own burger. Start with a veggie burger patty, then choose from
a wide selection of toppings. Grilled portobello mushroom sandwich also available.
Locations in Coral Springs, Lauderhill and Sunrise.
Chipotle (web site)
Excellent vegetarian burritos and fajitas. The black beans are vegetarian
(pinto beans are not). Vegan guacamole. Locations in Coral Springs, Sunrise, Weston and Pembroke Pines.
Houston's (web
site)
Great veggie burger. The "Seasonal Vegetable Platter" entree is
also recommended. Pompano Beach location.
Johnny
Rockets (web site)
Limited menu for vegetarians, but if you're hungry for a vegan (Boca) burger,
Johnny Rockets is a great place to go. Hamburger buns and fries are vegan
(onion rings have whey). Special area of the grill is designated to cook vegan
burgers. Grilled mushrooms, onions available as extras. Locations in Fort
Lauderdale and Sunrise.
Moe’s
Southwest Grill (web
site)
Skip the meat! Choose tofu on your made-to-order burrito, taco, quesadilla,
fajita or nachos. Moe's black beans and pinto beans are vegetarian. Very large
portions. Moe's guacamole is vegan. Five locations in Broward County.
Offerdahl's
Cafe Grill (web
site)
Substitute tofu for any protein, hummus instead of cream cheese. Menu also
includes a "Very Vegan" hummus sandwich, and excellent meatless
chili. Soy milk available for coffee. Five locations in Broward County.
Panera
Bread (web site)
A great lunch at Panera is their black bean or garden vegetable soup (both vegan) in a sourdough bread bowl. Also a good place for bagels and salads. Eight locations in Broward County.
Pei
Wei Asian Diner (web
site)
"Flavors from Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, Korea and China." Order
vegetables & tofu in any of their signature dishes, noodle & rice
bowls. Locations in Plantation, Pembroke Pines and Weston.
P.F.
Chang's China Bistro (web
site)
Several vegan dishes. We recommend the vegetarian Ma Po Tofu entree (tofu
in a spicy sauce with steamed broccoli) and the vegetarian lettuce wraps appetizer.
Locations in Fort Lauderdale and Sunrise.
Pollo
Tropical (web
site)
Very tasty black beans and white rice. Side dishes incude boiled yuca, fried
yuca, sweet plantains, and balsamic tomatoes. Order separately, or try the
"Vegetarian TropiChop" (black beans & rice with salad). The
corn has dairy in it. We recommend the drive-thru; the chicken carcasses on
the grill can ruin your appetite. 21 locations in Broward County.
Seasons 52 (website)
Recommended for its vegan options, including the Winter Market Vegetable Plate (roasted vegetables, grilled tofu and cracked wheat tabbouleh). Also, vegan soups, salads and appetizers, and delicious flatbreads that can be made vegan. Tofu may be substituted for meat in other dishes (ask your server). Fort Lauderdale location.
Sweet
Tomatoes (web
site)
Vegan salads and soups. Several vegetarian pasta dishes. Buffet-style. Five
locations in Broward County.
TooJay's (web site)
We recommend the simple but delicious Mediterranean Health Trio (tabouleh, hummus and fresh fruit salad, served with pita bread), but TooJay's menu also includes sandwiches (Vegetable Reuben Ciabatta, Portobello Mushroom Stack), roasted vegetable wrap and other options for vegans and vegetarians. Locations in Coral Springs and Plantation.
Whole
Foods Market (web
site)
Salad bar, soups, and a hot bar where you can usually find several vegetarian
dishes. If you're lucky, you may find vegan cookies or cakes in the bakery
department. Locations in Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale and Plantation.
