Restaurant Guide

RAW - VEGAN - ORGANIC

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A locally owned taco shop featuring organic tempeh, vegetarian black beans and local craft brews along side organic produce and humanely raised meat.  They definitely have vegan options, but you might need to tell them to hold the cheese.

A locally owned taco joint featuring organic tempeh, vegetarian beans and many other organic and local ingredients.  This Bradenton location is new, but I can't wait to visit.  Please note I am making an exception in that that you may need to tell them to hold the cheese for vegan.  Hopefully some regulars will post reviews with more information.

Queen of Sheba has delicious Ethiopian food, and the vegan items are clearly marked on the menu. All of the vegetarian items here are vegan, and for those avoiding gluten, they also have gluten-free injera (the spongy flatbread used for dipping).

Old Fashioned, 100% Vegan Cupcakes and cookies anyone? Retrabaked is a new family owned and operated vegan bakery that is 100% gluten free, dairy free and egg free. They currently focus on custom orders and delivery.  For tasting, visit them during the  monthly Artwalks in Bradenton's Village of the Arts the first Friday (6-9:30pm) and Saturday (11am-4pm) of every month.

They advertise fine American cuisine in a nice atmosphere.  They have one vegan and gluten free option a Grilled Cauliflower Steak with Roasted Asparagus, Hummus, Tabbouleh Salad and Roasted Red Pepper Sauce. Even though they were quite busy, our waitress confirmed what was vegan and was quite helpful. They also advertise that they use many local suppliers. FYI: the portabello burger is NOT vegan.

This new breakfast and lunch cafe in North Sarasota offers several vegan options.  They are new and things are changing, so let's support them and make vegan a long term part of their menu. Please be kind and supportive as well as aware that they are fairly new so you may want to ask how things are cooked, etc. Your editor has not been there in person, but knows some folks that have been there.