There's never been a better time to eat vegetarian or vegan in south Florida. The many restaurants listed here make it easy to find healthy, delicious and animal-free meals from Key West to Palm Beach and cities in between. With the choices we make at each meal, we can help stop cruelty to chickens, pigs, cows, fish and other animals raised for food.

• Vegan raw food potluck at Graziano's Italian Cuisine (West Palm Beach), Sunday, August 31 at 6pm.
For more information or to reserve a seat, call (561) 201-0010.

• Recent additions (July 29): Om Garden (Miami).

• Additions (June 24): Noodle Box (Lauderdale-by-the-Sea), Falafel Bistro (Coral Springs), Fresh Café (Miami).

• Organic, vegan soft serve ice cream is now available at Paradise Smoothie (locations in Sunrise, Weston and Parkland). Available on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Gopal's Vegetarian
6876 W Atlantic Blvd.
Margate 33063
(954) 977-9095
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Vegan and vegetarian daily specials, such as spaghetti and veggie meat balls, soups or mac & cheese. Also, delicious "fish" burger, vegan pakoras and veggie meat pies. Try the "Seamoss" high-protein agar drink (vegan version made with soy milk), or Halavah for dessert. The ingredients in each dish is clearly labeled. Very friendly staff. Located in the Atlantic Plaza, south side of road.