Table Talk

By dawgdan

June 6, 2007 8:13 AM | Link to this

No such thing exists. :)

By Stuck in Griffin

June 6, 2007 8:21 AM | Link to this

Pretty much any Indian restaurant. Too bad I live in this hick town where a country buffet is considered haute cuisine. Especially for this vegetarian, the pickings are pretty slim around here. If any Indian chefs are listening you will have a very loyal customer if you come to Griffin!

By Chesley Carpenter

June 6, 2007 8:21 AM | Link to this

Woodlands in Orlando

By Lorenzo Sparks

June 6, 2007 8:26 AM | Link to this

Sunflower Cafe has 2 locations in Atlanta and both are delicious. Open your mind, Dawgdan.

By Emily

June 6, 2007 8:40 AM | Link to this

Sunflower Cafe is amazing!

By NEAtlanta/Decatur

June 6, 2007 8:49 AM | Link to this

1)Rainbow Grocery’s Cafe @ Clairmont & N.Decatur Road “Moosewood Cook Book” inspirations. Many items in nearby cooler prepared for take-out 2)Nicola’s Resturant @ Lavista & Briarcliff large vegetarian selection 3)Whole Food’s Deli 4)Vegetarian selections at Dekalb Farmer’s Market Cafe (so fresh/inexpensive)

By ChocolateKisses

June 6, 2007 8:57 AM | Link to this

From what I have heard, “Soul Vegetarian” serves delicious main course vegetarian dishes and deserts.

By gloria

June 6, 2007 9:04 AM | Link to this

Nicola’s does not have a large vegetarian selection. I have been there many times and they don’t have a large menu period. Their rice is great, their fish is hit or miss (depending on how much they had thawed out. you can tell it is frozen). The only thing on the menu I could eat as a vegetarian (or pescitarian i should say) was the fish, rice, veggies, pita, hummus, tabouleh and baba ghanoush.

By Shay

June 6, 2007 9:13 AM | Link to this

ChocolateKisses, u heard rightSoul Vegetarian has delicious veggie meals! Depending on what u get, it can range from cheap to expensive! BUT the food is to die for! I have heard excellent things about Sunflower but I havent been yet! I may check it out this weekend!

By leslie

June 6, 2007 9:18 AM | Link to this

I have two favorites, Vatica on Terrell Mill for Indian food and Green Sprout in Midtown. World Peace Cafe just opened in Sandy Springs. I have only been there once, and it was quite good.

By Whitney

June 6, 2007 9:19 AM | Link to this

Green Sprout (1529 Piedmont Ave) is a vegetarian chinese restaurant… and it’s fantastic! Cheap, too! Definately try the specials on the dry erase board, and the mushroom soup should not be missed. Some of the fake meat bits are a little wonky, but with such fantastic vegetable offerings, no reason to even worry about them. Delicious!

By Allison

June 6, 2007 9:29 AM | Link to this

The Grit in Athens without a doubt!

By Maria

June 6, 2007 9:30 AM | Link to this

I absolutely love Sunflower Cafe (or is it Cafe Sunflower?). My husband and I frequent the Sandy Springs location. He’s not a vegetarian, but he’s often the one who suggests to go there. The portions are VERY generous, there’s always something really interesting as a special, and they have a nice selection of teas and juices, too. My favorite dish is the stuffed mushrooms.

Soul Vegetarian is a great place, too. You’ll want to fast for about half a day before going there. Love the corn bread and the vegetable side dishes; they know how to cook ‘em right. I’ve never tried their soy ice cream, but I’ve heard it’s delicious. Next time.

If you’re in the ‘burbs, you can’t go wrong with Sweet Tomatoes. It’s not a pure vegetarian place, but they’re very good about labeling what’s vegetarian and what’s not (i.e. things that might seem vegetarian but aren’t get a written “non-vegetarian” label. Very polite). There are always several vegetarian soups on the buffet. The price is so low for all the stuff you get that I’ve become disinclined to order salads at other restaurants. Why pay for $6.99 for a paltry portion at Doc Green’s when you can get a belly-busting meal at Sweet Tomatoes for about a dollar more?

For a convenient lunch place, I like Jason’s Deli. They make veggie versions of dishes I’d gotten used to not being able to eat — po’ boy sandwiches and french onion soup!

By veggies r great

June 6, 2007 9:37 AM | Link to this

I have started an couple of lists of pure vegetarian and vegetarian-friendly restaurants on yelp.com: link: vegetarian.yelp.com(http://vegetarian.yelp.com) with apologies to Green Sprout and Loving it Live, which I haven’t typed in yet.

By Lauren

June 6, 2007 9:42 AM | Link to this

It’s not pure vegetarian but I love Chow Baby in west midtown. You can get your fill of veggies and they’ll cook your food seperatly!

By PatC

June 6, 2007 9:46 AM | Link to this

LUSH Cafe was excellent.. they are now closed looking for a new location. For great vegetarian food with delightful ambiance I love Cafe Sunflower on Roswell Road. For absolutely great vegetarian food go to Sid’s Gourmet Vegetarian in Stockbridge, across the street from Henry Medical Center. Check out [www.happycow.net]

By Velvet

June 6, 2007 9:52 AM | Link to this

Broadway Cafe on Briarcliff has a Vegatarian side that is pretty good.

Stay away from Chatte Patte also on Briarcliff. I ordered an assortment and nothing was edible. My friend and I literally left everything. And when even the rice is rubbery, that’s pretty bad

By Sri

June 6, 2007 9:54 AM | Link to this

I would recommend Madras Saravana Bhavan on Lawrenceville Hwy in Decatur. As a fresh-off-the-boat Indian (and from S. India, to add to boot), I can vouch for the fact that the food in this place is as authentic as it gets. It is as southern (Indian) a joint as can be.

By GS

June 6, 2007 9:55 AM | Link to this

I agree with Pat C., Sid’s Gourmet Vegetarian is at the top of my list. There are also several great vegetarian Indian restaurants in the North Dekalb Mall area.

By Lacy

June 6, 2007 10:03 AM | Link to this

I agree with the poster that mentioned Sweet Tomatoes. You will only find this restaurant chain on the northside of the ATL in Gwinnett, Cobb, Alpharetta and near Perimeter Mall. Great selection and beats Doc Greens hands down. You can get stuffed without touching a piece of meat.

By slim

June 6, 2007 10:07 AM | Link to this

Sri, what do you think of Udipi?? I haven’t been there in ages, but thought it was good.

So Kong Dong on Buford Hwy is good, and many dishes can be made with tofu.

Were I vegetarian (perish the thought), I’d eat a lot of Indian and tofu based Korean/Asian.

By Gentle G

June 6, 2007 10:08 AM | Link to this

Soul Vegetarian! Their Prince dressing is to die for! @ChocolateKisses - I’ll take you there. Like Maria said, fast until you get there, then enjoy!

By Staci

June 6, 2007 10:14 AM | Link to this

Chat Patti is my favorite Indian spot in town! Try the chat puri—heaven in your mouth!

By Staci

June 6, 2007 10:16 AM | Link to this

Chat Patti is my favorite Indian spot in town! Try the chat puri—heaven in your mouth!

By Michael

June 6, 2007 10:19 AM | Link to this

For great vegetarian Indian food, my favorites are Udipi in on Scott Boulevard Decatur and Vatica on Terrill Mill in Marietta. Vatica is worth a trip just to experience the “no menu - what you eat is what I give you” concept.

By illuminusluna

June 6, 2007 10:32 AM | Link to this

Harmony Vegetarian Chinese Resturant on Buford Hwy is great—I am not even a vegetarian but that place is awesome! The corn soup and lo mein are great…

By Tammy

June 6, 2007 10:38 AM | Link to this

I echo Cafe Sunflower. Tin Drum Asia Cafe also makes most of their dishes with tofu (and they’ve now added brown rice) - very good and inexpensive. The other place I LOVE is Veggieland on Pharr Road in Buckhead. Terrific food, fresh. Finally, R. Thomas has great veggie/healthy food as well.

By clint

June 6, 2007 10:40 AM | Link to this

In Midtown… Jason’s Deli has by far the BEST salad bar. But I have to agree with Whitney that Green Sprout is pretty good to great! I had never had veggie Chinese prepared like that but really enjoyed it.

By Paradise

June 6, 2007 10:46 AM | Link to this

I agree that Cafe Sunflower is excellent. I’ve even taken meateaters there and they enjoy it. Also agree that Soul Vegetarian (the SW Atlanta location) is absolutely delicious. However, there hours are kind of odd on the weekends.

By love Indian food

June 6, 2007 10:50 AM | Link to this

Sri, can you please explain the difference between Northern and Southern Indian cuisine? I am a great fan of Indian food especially the vegetarian dishes. I enjoy Angan in Roswell just east of 400, and Himalaya in Chamblee Plaza (it’s fun trying to get the server to smile). As a city girl growing up in Chicago, vegetables for me were plain canned or frozen, so I’m loving the art of veggie cuisine here in the South.

By Amy

June 6, 2007 10:55 AM | Link to this

I haven’t tried all of these restaurants, but thanks to everyone for the great suggestions! I also wanted to add that, although it is not strictly for vegetarians (you can bring your carnivore friends!), Doc Chey’s has a lot of excellent noodle dishes that can be (or already are) meat-free. I can’t even eat veggie lo mein anywhere else now, because I’m so spoiled by Doc Chey’s.

By brm

June 6, 2007 10:55 AM | Link to this

Where is Soul Vegetarian restaurant located? Need their address so I could try it.

By JoAnne

June 6, 2007 10:57 AM | Link to this

I used to go to Harmony Vegetarian when I lived in the area. I enjoyed one of their specials, chicken with assorted veggies and delicious sugar (honey?) glazed walnuts. Even my husband loved the place and he’s not remotely a vegetarian. I’ve noticed a vegetarian Chinese place in Roswell closer to where I live now, but can’t recall the name.

By mo

June 6, 2007 11:00 AM | Link to this

There’s actually a “Down-home” Indian restaurant in Marietta called Vatica that serves the very best in veggie cuisine. It is not only the best vegan spot, but the best Indian and one of the 5 best restaurants in the City of Atlanta.

And it’s completely down home. First of all, you don’t order. The owner’s wife has prepared food and she just fixes your plate (or the various bowls.) And then, you eat. After a while, the owner’s wife will come by and ask you if you want more of this or that. And she piles some more on your plate. And she keeps doing that until you’re full.

Many people from India says that Vatica is how you would eat if you went to their home… not merely restaurant fare.

And I will tell you that it is GREAT!

By Jo

June 6, 2007 11:06 AM | Link to this

Great topic! I mostly eat vegetarian. BOTH Soul Veg. locations are off the chain! Ditto Buckhead’s Veggieland & their proprietess is the loveliest person. Been eating at Udipi for years. The other Indian veg. places are good but mostly TOO spicy. I also enjoy Rainbow Cafe in Decatur & Fung’s Chinese in Roswell, though I’ve not been in a while. Harmony on Buford Hwy is great too. I like a lot of veg-friendly places too, like Sweet Tomatoes, DeKalb Farmers Market, Penang Malaysian (next to Harmony) & pretty much all the noodle places. You can even find lots of veggie choices at places like Golden Corral & Ryan’s.

By Jo

June 6, 2007 11:11 AM | Link to this

JoAnne, I think you mean Fung’s, which I just mentioned. Best veg. Chinese in the area! Oh, also there’s a 24 hour Chinese restaurant in midtown, around 14th & Spring, I forget the name but it’s attached to an extended stay hotel. They have 2 menus, conventional & all veg. Great food!

By Paradise

June 6, 2007 11:12 AM | Link to this

BRM There are two Soul Vegetarian locations. One is at 879 Ralph David Abernathy SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 and the other is at 652 N Highland Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30306.

By Ryan

June 6, 2007 11:13 AM | Link to this

L’Thai Organic Thai restaurant in Tucker.

not 100% vegetarian - but uses all organic veggies and many options

highly recommended

By Mark

June 6, 2007 11:43 AM | Link to this

Appleby’s has a great selection of red, bloodied cow flesh. I nix the salad tho. Greens are what food eat.

By Marie

June 6, 2007 11:45 AM | Link to this

I’m so glad to see this blog because I’m always looking for vegetarian restaurants! I love Harmony on Buford Highway. It isn’t fancy, but it is delicious. They have many dishes made with meatless “meat” that has fooled many of my friends. I haven’t tried anything there that I wouldn’t recommend.

By kt

June 6, 2007 11:59 AM | Link to this

Sweet Tomatoes is pretty good.

By fer

June 6, 2007 12:10 PM | Link to this

If you go to the Grit in Athens, try the Golden Bowl, adding veggies and cheese. Nobody, but nobody, cooks tofu the way the Grit does!

By Dave

June 6, 2007 12:20 PM | Link to this

I think that bhojanic is best of what I have tried so far. Order the dinner plates to save money. www.bhojanic.com

I have read about Vatica and I am trying to lose a few extra pounds before I go there.

Of all the vegitarian food, Indian food is 500% better than any other cuisine.

By Staci

June 6, 2007 12:26 PM | Link to this

Chat Patti is my favorite, and has been since I discovered 15 or more years ago.

Their chat puri is heaven in my mouth!

www.chat-patti.com

By Staci

June 6, 2007 12:26 PM | Link to this

Chat Patti is my favorite, and has been since I discovered 15 or more years ago.

Their chat puri is heaven in my mouth!

www.chat-patti.com

By Mark

June 6, 2007 12:36 PM | Link to this

Staci

I have something that will put heaven in your mouth as well……

By mo

June 6, 2007 12:40 PM | Link to this

I love Indian and Pan-Asian Food, and it can be healthy.

But a word of caution: Some of that food has high fat content, due to the fact that it is fried… including the vegetables.

Also, Indian and pan-Asian food is notoriously known for their high sodium content. Too much salt in your diet can kill you, so watch out!

In short, eat all foods in moderation. And cook at home most times to monitor the content of your food.

By Rodjuan

June 6, 2007 12:53 PM | Link to this

‘LOVING IT LIVE’ ‘LOVING IT LIVE’

This is a Fine dining Gourmet Live food restaurant, real silverware, cloth napkins, the food is served in picture art format, elegantly served.

The ‘Mushroom Steak’ ‘spaghetti’ ‘lentil burger’ ‘sage burger’ are all fantastic dishes.

By Jo

June 6, 2007 1:00 PM | Link to this

Oh, forgot to mention before, I’ve also eaten at “Sunflower” & it’s delicious!

By FyreStarrter

June 6, 2007 1:04 PM | Link to this

Jo, I think you mean Chinese Buddha. Their Tofu dishes ARE THE BOMB!!! I am not a vegetarian but I always order a vegetarian dish from them. To me taste just like the carnivore dish & the spices are excellent!!!

By Nina

June 6, 2007 1:09 PM | Link to this

Harmony off Buford Hwy is excellent even for non-vegetarians, and The Flying Biscuit has a large vegetarian menu as well.

By Sue

June 6, 2007 1:12 PM | Link to this

The GRIT in Athens, GA!!! YUM!

By RODJUAN

June 6, 2007 1:16 PM | Link to this

‘LOVING IT LIVE’ is located in Historic East Point.

Also ‘LIVING FOODS DELIGHT’ located on Boulevard and I-20 is another fantastic ‘Live foods’ restaurant.

Remember, if it’s not Live it’s Dead.

By leslie

June 6, 2007 1:19 PM | Link to this

Thai House of Roswell also has an excellent vegetarian menu in addition to their regular carnivorous selections. I have been eating there for years and it is one of the few places that also serves meat where I have never had a piece of meat accidently end up in my food. They have a couple of meat substitutes (not fake meats) that I have never seen anywhere else. Definitely worth a try. And very good service from friendly staff!!!!

By sathefari

June 6, 2007 1:38 PM | Link to this

Vatica in Marietta comes to mind as the best all vegetarian restaurant amongst my weekly places to eat. Great food, not very buttery or curried out. Just the right mix of home cooking to keep you looking for more.

By lee

June 6, 2007 1:56 PM | Link to this

Fung’s Chinese in Roswell was great! Unfortunately they have been closed for quite a while now.

By We're not herbivores

June 6, 2007 2:41 PM | Link to this

I can’t stand vegetarians, or especially their hezbollah-like splinter faction, the vegans. I didn’t climb to the top of the food chain to eat hummus.

By We're not herbivores

June 6, 2007 2:42 PM | Link to this

I can’t stand vegetarians, or especially their hezbollah-like splinter faction, the vegans. I didn’t climb to the top of the food chain to eat hummus.

By Stacy

June 6, 2007 2:48 PM | Link to this

Chelsea’s Bakery on Covington Hwy has crazy good Caribbean food. We also love the veggie options at Raging Burrito and Crescent Moon in Decatur and also the veggie pizzas at Mellow Mushroom. Looking forward to trying all these other places!

By planet lover

June 6, 2007 2:56 PM | Link to this

Hey We’re not herbivores, thanks for your thoughtful, generous, definitely non-militant post. But why twice? Perhaps “We’re” not rocket scientists either.

By Homeschool Mom

June 6, 2007 2:58 PM | Link to this

Thanks for all the suggestions! As the only vegetarian in my family, I’m getting really tired of ordering side dishes at O’Charlies or Red Lobster!

By teacheramy

June 6, 2007 3:10 PM | Link to this

broadway cafe on briarcliff/lavista is awesome. i was just there the other night and had their pasta bascilla— to die for.

in athens, the grit is awesome. but i also love clocked— they have this amazing falafel burger that’s beyond incredible. i also love their tater tots! :)

By Jo

June 6, 2007 3:11 PM | Link to this

Yes, that’s right, Chinese Buddha! Oh, no, no more Fungs’?!? Does anyone remember the Heaping Bowl in EAV? They had some great veg. dishes. And yes, I enjoy Living Foods Delight, Mellow Mushroom, Flying Biscuit & Crescent Moon. I’ll have to try Thai House. Is Chelsea’s Bakery next to a roti place? If so, I love both. And has anyone been to Atomic Juice on Memorial? THAT one is sooooo good!

By NParry

June 6, 2007 3:23 PM | Link to this

Flavor of India in Alpharetta has pretty good vegetarian fare - mildly spiced and easily palatable to all. Y’all come home and I’ll cook you authentic vegetarian dishes, veggie-burgers, pilafs, etc. etc…..

By twk

June 6, 2007 3:24 PM | Link to this

Green’s in San Francisco.

By corey

June 6, 2007 3:48 PM | Link to this

Easily the Grit in Athens. Probably one of the best in the U.S.!!!

By Kerry

June 6, 2007 4:05 PM | Link to this

Actually, we ARE natural herbivores. It’s all in the teeth. Do your homework before you post such drek!

it’s not a vegetarian restaurant, but the veggie selections at Whole Foods on the hot bar are amazing.

By Jo

June 6, 2007 4:10 PM | Link to this

Kerry, bubbeleh, I think it’s “dreck” (with a ‘k’) but you ARE right & I wonder why no one, including me, thought of mentioning (YUM!) Whole Foods & of course, their affiliate, Harry’s Farmer’s Market. Has anyone ever been to Sevananda in Little Five Points? It’s an all-vegan supermarket, they have a sit-down cafe section where you can eat delicious prepared foods.

By mark

June 6, 2007 4:27 PM | Link to this

Cosmic Cafe Dallas

By Kia

June 6, 2007 4:33 PM | Link to this

Harmony, near Puford Hwy and Chamblee Tucker intersection. Vegetarian Chinese food. Lots of TVP, but very good.

By Kerry

June 6, 2007 4:44 PM | Link to this

Jo, it looks as if I got the ‘k’ right. it was the ‘c’ that stumped me.

Been to Sevenanda. awesome selection, but I’m not wild about the prices. It’s a cute, eclectic place, though.

By $10.00

June 6, 2007 4:51 PM | Link to this

Dekalb Famers Market cafeteria. Fast, good and fresh ethnic food from all over the world. Pay by the pound, two people can eat for about $10.00. 75 cent samosas are great.

By Jo

June 6, 2007 4:58 PM | Link to this

Oops! My bad, Kerry. You are right. (That’s what happens when a girl sits in front of a computer all day typing & proofing documents!)I’m not thrilled about Sev’s prices either but they ARE more reasonable than “Cafe Sunflower”

By Pom

June 6, 2007 5:06 PM | Link to this

Living with heart disease I need to avoid all oils. Most vegetarian restaurants cook with oil. Rainbow Market is best.

By tom

June 6, 2007 5:41 PM | Link to this

Best in my mind are either of the two Cafe Sunflower locations and Veggieland on Pharr Rd. Don’t know enough about the Indian veggie places to make a recommendation as I usually order Tandori anything when I go to one…

By Beau

June 6, 2007 5:45 PM | Link to this

the grit in Athens is great, but I think the Bluebird might have the better tofu. Both are worthy reasons for a drive up to the classic city.

By Stacy

June 6, 2007 6:12 PM | Link to this

Just ate at Figo in Decatur and fell in love with the zucco (sp?). All the other veggie items we had were great as well.

By Beverly

June 7, 2007 8:35 AM | Link to this

The Grit in Athens, just walk in and smell and you’ll know why. Also the desserts - like Carrot Cake are amazing!

By James

June 7, 2007 8:41 AM | Link to this

Harmony Vegetarian on Buford highway has a huge menu. If you miss meals such as Shrimp, chicken, ribs and beef, they offer incredible alternatives that taste, look and feel like the real thing. AWESOME PLACE. Soul Vegetarian is a good spot off of Ponce, the location in the West End is tasty but timely.

By dawgdan

June 7, 2007 9:32 AM | Link to this

I’d like to recant my previous comment. The Grit in Athens is decent, all two times I’ve eaten there. Sauteed tofu helps make it palatable for this carnivore. :)

By Jon

June 7, 2007 4:30 PM | Link to this

New, fabulis vegan place: Cenci, in East Atlanta. Check it out. Had a very good meal there last week!

By Elizabeth

June 12, 2007 11:14 AM | Link to this

Doc Chey’s Noodle House is a great place for vegetarians. Most of their menu items can be prepared vegetarian, and you can choose tofu as your protein option or go veggies-only. Plus, the menu is super affordable with huge portions. I LOVE this place.