Branford
Jalapeno Heavan
40 N Main St, Branford, Connecticut (06405)
203-481-6759
Ovo, Lacto, Not 100% Vegetarian
Serves meat, veg options available. Menu includes a vegetarian section. Vegans to specify. Location is between New York and Boston, exit 53 if going to Boston from NYC, and exit 54 if you are going to NYC from Boston.
Bridgeport
Bloodroot
85 Ferris St, Bridgeport, Connecticut (06605)
203-576-9168
Ovo, Lacto, Vegan-friendly, American
Feminist collective restaurant and bookstore since the 1970s. Seasonal vegetarian menu, Sunday brunch, and casual atmosphere. Self-service. Accept credit cards. Closed Monday.
Shandal’s Vegetarian Cafe
520 Capitol Ave, Bridgeport, Connecticut (06606)
203-345-8903
Vegan, Ital, Jamaican, Caribbean, Fast food, Take-out
Casual cafeteria-style set up featuring Ital cuisine using wheat gluten, soy, and veggies. Usually approximately 15 dishes from which to choose, generous portions. Has 5 small tables for dine-in. Wheelchair accessible. Open 11am-8pm.
Danbury
Hanna’s
72 Lake Ave, Danbury, Connecticut (06810) (at exit 4 off I-84)
203-748-5713
Middle Eastern, Take-out, Not 100% Vegetarian
Serves meat, veg options available. Small and basic Middle Eastern food restaurant, seats 15-20. Has mezze sampler without meat, labni, foul mudammas, falafel sandwich. A small grocery attached.
Sesame Seed
68 W Wooster St, Danbury, Connecticut (06810) (at Jefferson Ave)
203-743-9850
International, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Delivery, Not 100% Vegetarian
Serves meat, veg options available. Has a few vegetarian options including gniocchi, raviolette oswaldo (veggie ravioli in sweet potato sauce, and veggie combo (falafel, hummus, tabouleh). Set up in a funky old house, the downstairs dining room revels in kitschy trinkets from the last century – board games, dolls, and train sets mingle with funky lamps, books, and presidential memorabilia. Reservations suggested. Accept credit cards. Open Mon-Sat for lunch and dinner.
Sinapi’s Pizza and Restaurant
15 Backus Ave, Danbury, Connecticut (06810) (at Danbury Square Shopping Center)
203-792-7030
Lacto, Italian, Pizzeria, Beer/Wine, Take-out
Serves meat, veg options available. Danbury Italian restaurant with a few lacto vegetarian options including pizza and eggplant parmesan. Accept credit cards. Open daily.
Darien
Trader Joe’s
436 Boston Post Rd, Darien, Connecticut (06820) (at Old Kings Hwy N)
203-656-1414
Part of chain of grocery store throughout the USA. Features some organic, vegetarian, and soy products. Also has vitamins and supplements. Accept credit cards. Open daily.
Easton
Easton Village Store
440 Sport Hill rd, Easton, Connecticut (06612) (at Center rd)
203-268-5618
American, Take-out, Not 100% Vegetarian
Serves meat, veg options available. Can get a veggie sandwich, prepared deli dishes. Seating available. Wheelchair accessible. Accept credit cards. Mon-Fri 6am-7pm, Sat 7am-7pm, Sun 7am-5pm.
Fairfield
1891 Post Rd, Fairfield, Connecticut (06824)
203-254-5777
Ova, Lacto, Vegan-friendly, Organic, Fast-food, Take-out
Take-out restaurant with an eclectic menu that includes soups, wraps, salads, tofu, tempeh, baked goods, etc; outside seating; new customer receives two half pints of their choice on the house! Accept Credit Cards.
Layla’s Falafel
2088 Post Rd, Fairfield, Connecticut (at Black Rock Turnpike)
203-384-0100
Middle Eastern, Fast food, Take-out, Not 100% Vegetarian
Serves meat, veg options available. Falafel wrap, hummus, baba ghanoush, stuffed grape leaves, lentils, and tabouleh. Accept credit cards.
Farmington
China Pan
1600 Southeast Rd, Farmington, Connecticut (06032) (at near Corbins Corner)
860-674-1311
Vegan-friendly, Chinese, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Not 100% Vegetarian
Serves meat, veg options available. Has an extensive Chinese vegan menu – look for the green pages of the regular menu. Nice atmosphere. Accept credit cards.
Glastonbury
Garden of Light
2836 Main St, Glastonbury, Connecticut (06073) (at Griswold)
860-657-9131
Organic Produce, Deli, Juice Bar, Vitamins
Whole Foods Market
55 Welles St, Glastonbury, Connecticut (06033)
860-652-9800
Part of large natural foods supermarket chain. Has fresh fruits and vegetables including organic produce, deli, vitamins, supplements, personal care products, grocery, and more. Accept credit cards. Open daily.
Granby
Granby Village Health
10 Hartford Ave, Granby, Connecticut (06035)
860-844-8608
In the process of moving into a larger space which will have an organic juice/smoothie bar, fresh organic produce and a very large bulk section. Also a large inventory of local products, gluten, dairy, soy free foods, books, complete lines of vitamins and herbs and organic skin care. Unique, effective, safe for people and the planet cleaning supplies. Always welcome special orders. New space will be located in the same plaza in the center of Granby on route 189. Mon-Wed 9-6, Thur-Fri 9-7, Sat 9-5, Sun 11-5.
Greenwich
Bruckners to Go
1 Grigg St, Greenwich, Connecticut (06830) (at Greenwich Ave)
203-422-6300
American, Fast food, Take-out, Not 100% Vegetarian
Serves meat, veg options available. Veggie sandwiches are labeled on the menu, including BBQ tempeh, grilled tofu, avocado club, and hummus. Accept credit cards. Mon-Fri 8-4, Sat 10-3. www.bruckners.com/vegetarian.asp
Greenwich Healthmart
30 Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, Connecticut (06830)
203-869-9658
Ovo, Lacto, Vegan-friendly, Juice bar, Not 100% VegetarianServes meat, veg options available. All food prepared fresh daily on premises. Has vegan soups, organic wraps, daily salads, and casseroles. Cash only. Mon-Fri 8.30-5.30, Sat til 5, Sun 11-3. Confirmed open May 08.
Greenwich Yoga Juice Bar Cafe
328 Pemberwick Rd, Greenwich, Connecticut (06831)
203-532-0660
Organic, Juice bar, Take-out, Not 100% Vegetarian
Serves meat, veg options available. Eco-friendly space, cafe is part of the yoga center. Offering juices, smoothies, coffees, pastries, salads, and wraps. Open Sun-Fri 6am-8:30pm, Sat 7am-5:30pm. www.greenwichyoga.com/juice_bar.htm
A Touch of Nature
1057 North Street, Greenwich, Connecticut (06831) (at next to IGA supermarket)
203-862-8554
Health food shop in Greenwich providing natural and organic products, including vitamins and supplements, bulk food and spices, wheat-free and gluten-free products. Open Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 1-5.
Whole Foods Market
90 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich, Connecticut (06807)
203-661-0631
Large natural foods supermarket chain with deli, vitamins, organic produce, natural body care and household cleaning products, grocery, and more. Accept credit cards. Open daily.
Guilford
Shoreline Diner and Vegetarian Enclave
345 Boston Post Rd, Guilford, Connecticut (06437) (at I-95)
203-458-7380
Take-out, Not 100% Vegetarian
Serves meat, veg options available. A typical diner that also has a full vegetarian menu in addition to a regular menu. An oasis on the meaty fast food corridor of 1-95 between NYC and Boston. Accept credit cards.
Country Grocer
23 Water St, Guilford, Connecticut (06437)
203-453-6157
Health food store.
Foodworks
1055 Boston Post Rd, Guilford, Connecticut (06437)
203-458-9778
Health food shop. Has organic foods and products.
Hartford
The Alchemy Juice Bar Cafe
203 New Britain Ave, Hartford, Connecticut (06106)
860-246-5700
Organic, Vegan-friendly, Macrobiotic, American, Juice bar, Take-out
Serving juices, smoothies, soups, salads, wraps, live foods. Also daily yoga classes, organic oxygen bar, eco-friendly boutique, and wireless internet. See website for events and class schedules. Indoor and outdoor dining, family friendly. Accept credit cards. Open Mon-Sat 10:30am-8:30pm, Fri til 10:30pm, Sun 10am-6pm.
Middletown
It’s Only Natural
386 Main St, Middletown, Connecticut (06457) (at Market Plaza)
860-346-9210
Lacto, Vegan-friendly, Macrobiotic, International, Catering
Varied menu with many vegan options. No longer serving fish as of October 2008. Walls decorated with original artwork. Open Mon-Thur 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-3pm.
Udupi Bhavan
749 Saybrook Rd, Middletown, Connecticut (06457) (at Randolph Rd)
860-346-3355
Lacto, Vegan-friendly, Indian, Fast food, Take-out
Serves South Indian vegetarian cuisine. Owner will point out vegan choices, those which do not contain dairy. All food is prepared without ghee. Accept credit cards. Closed Monday.
It’s Only Natural Market
575 Main St, Middletown, Connecticut (06457)
860-346-1786
Natural foods market. Open Mon-Fri 9-7, Sat 9-6, Sun 11-4.
Milford
Olive Tree
2009 Bridgeport Ave, Milford, Connecticut (06460) (at Clark St)
203-878-4517
Middle Eastern, Egyptian, Lebanese, Take-out, Not 100% Vegetarian
Serves meat, veg options available. Middle Eastern restaurant, has falafel, dolmas, feta, tabouleh, desserts, and a small grocery with take-out counter and drink case. Selling specialty items from Egypt and Lebanon. Accept credit cards.
Sentosa
1400 Boston Post Rd, Milford, Connecticut (06460)
203-878-8050
Ovo, Lacto, Vegan-friendly, Chinese, Take-out, Delivery
Milford restaurant serving Chinese food. Has extensive vegetarian menu. Casual setting with 4 tables for seating. Accept credit cards. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Mystic
Citrus Juice Bar Cafe
27 Broadway Ave, Mystic, Connecticut (06355)
860-536-7007
American, Organic, Juice bar, Take-out, Not 100% Vegetarian
Serves meat, veg options available. Organic cafe serving fresh juices, smoothies, breakfast burritos,salads, sandwiches, raw food, and desserts. Uses biodegradable cups and containers. No smoking. Has wifi internet. Accept credit cards. Mon-Sat 10-6.
New Haven
Ahimsa
1227 Chapel, New Haven, Connecticut (06511)
203-786-4774
Vegan, Kosher, International, Juice bar
Vegan restaurant with nice, spacious interior. Menu includes raw food options: salads, wraps, sushi rolls, smoothies, fresh juices, and ice cream. Open for lunch and dinner, closed Sunday during summer.
Book Trader Cafe
1140 Chapel St, New Haven, Connecticut (06511) (at downtown)
203-787-6147
Ovo, Lacto, Vegan-friendly
Charming cafe offerings sandwiches, coffee, and used books. Try the Vonnegut veggie sandwich (roasted veggies, optional brie). Patio seating available. Accept credit cards. Open daily.
Elaine’s Healthy Choice
117 Whalley Ave, New Haven, Connecticut (06511) (at Broad Way)
203-773-1897
Vegan, Organic, American, Take-out, Delivery
100% vegan Jamaican take out place in New Haven. Very friendly staff, enthusiastic about veganism. Accept credit cards. Open Mon-Thur 10:30am-8:30pm, Fri 10am-3pm, Sun 10:30am-6:30pm.
Thali Too
65 Broadway, New Haven, Connecticut (06511)
203-776-1600
Indian
Price range is $2-$12 (cheap to moderate). Lunch Sun-Thur 11am-2pm and 5-10pm, Fri-Sat 11-3pm and 5pm-2am.
Claire’s Corner Copia
1000 Chapel St, New Haven, Connecticut (06511) (at College St)
203-562-3888
Ovo, Lacto, Italian, Mexican, Take-out, Not 100% Vegetarian
Serves meat, veg options available. A funky cafeteria-style place where you bus-your-own table. Soups, burritos, breads, desserts. Limited vegan food options, marked “VO.”
Gourmet Heaven
15 Broadway, New Haven, Connecticut (06511) (at near Yale University)
203-787-4533
International, Buffet, Salad bar, Take-out, Not 100% Vegetarian
Serves meat, veg options available. Hot and cold buffet with some ovo-lacto vegetarian items but limite vegan options. Price around US$6-7 per pound. Also a deli counter and grocery store selling specialty and international items. Accept credit cards.
Miya’s Sushi
68 Howe St, New Haven, Connecticut (06511)
203-777-9760
International, Japanese, Beer/Sake, Not 100% Vegetarian
Serves meat, veg options available. Offers many vegetarian items, including sushi made with vegetables. Try the buddist delight spicy curry roll, kiss the smiling pig tempura sweet potato roll, the Kubl Kahn tempura artichoke hearts with roasted garlic and black bean, and the home brew green tea ginger lemon grass beer. Call for hours.
Edge of the Woods
379 Whalley Ave, New Haven, Connecticut (06511)
203-787-1055
Organic Produce, Deli
Thyme and Season
3040 Whitney Ave, New Haven, Connecticut (06511) (at /in Hamden)
203-407-8128
A wonderful small health food store that services Hamden and Cheshire. Extensive product line, organic Produce, vitamins.
New London
Mangetout Organic Cafe
140 State St, New London, Connecticut (06320) (at Green)
860-444-2066
Ovo, Lacto, Organic, American, Take-out, BYOB, Not 100% Vegetarian
Serves meat, veg options available. Vegan items noted on the daily changing posted on website. Seats 15-18.Has outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accept credit cards. Mon-Sat 8-4, Sun 11-4 brunch. mangetoutorganic.com
Fiddleheads Natural Foods Cooperative
13 Broad St, New London, Connecticut (06320) (at Huntington St)
860-984-3488
6,500sq feet cooperative market offering organic and natural foods including organic produce, bulk bins, salad bar, coffee bar, deli, shampoo, soap. Farmer’s market on Wednesday and Saturday. Open Wed-Fri 2-6:30pm, Sat 10am-2pm.
Niantic
East Coast Taco
51 W Main St, Niantic, Connecticut (06357)
860-739-8770
Mexican, Fast food, Take-out, Not 100% Vegetarian
Serves meat, veg options available. Has some vegetarian options, cooked separately. Uses local produce in season. Accept credit cards.
Natural Food Store
374 Main St, Niantic, Connecticut (06357)
860-739 – 9916
Organic & fair trade produce, herbs, vitamins, & groceries.
Norwalk
The Stand
31 Wall St, Norwalk, Connecticut (06850)
203-956-5670
Vegan-friendly, Juice bar, Take-out
Juice bar also serves vegan salads and sandwiches. Closed Monday.
Simsbury
The Alchemy Juice Bar Cafe
555 Hopmeadow Ave, Simsbury, Connecticut (06070)
860-246-5700
Vegan-friendly, Organic, Macrobiotic, American, Juice bar, Take-out
Live foods, smoothies, salads, wraps, and weekly food delivery service. Accept credit cards. Open Tue-Fri 7am-6pm, Sat 9am-6pm.
Stamford
Mrs Greens
950 High Ridge Rd, Stamford, Connecticut (06905)
203-329-1313
All organic produce, plus wheat free, dairy free, vegan, low carb, kosher products, etc…
Storrs Mansfield
Champlion’s General Store
2 Old Mill Ct, Storrs Mansfield, Connecticut (06268) (at Rte 275 near Rte 32)
860-429-1144
Natural foods, herbs and spices, gluten free products, vitamins, supplements, flower essence, homeopathic remedies, health related books, and home brewing supplies (beer and wine), and more in an 1840′s building. Mon-Sat 9-5.
Champlion’s General Store
2 Old Mill Ct, Storrs Mansfield, Connecticut (06268) (at Rte 275 near Rte 32)
860-429-1144
Natural foods, herbs and spices, gluten free products, vitamins, supplements, flower essence, homeopathic remedies, health related books, and home brewing supplies (beer and wine), and more in an 1840′s building. Mon-Sat 9-5.
Stratford
Nature’s Way
922 Barnum Ave Cutoff, Stratford, Connecticut (06614) (at Rte 1/Stratford)
203-377-3652
Has organic produce and vitamins. Open Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 9am-5pm.
Torrington
Back to Earth
1315 E Main St, Torrington, Connecticut (06790)
860-496-1915
Health food market stocks organics, bulk, fair trade, alternative healing, eco-friendly products, vegetarian and vegan food substitutes, and supplements.
Good Life
1315 E Main St, Torrington, Connecticut (06790)
860-482-0111
Health food store. Has daily vegetarian prepared foods.
Vernon
Nature’s Grocer
81 East St, Vernon, Connecticut (06066) (at Hartford Turnpike)
860-870-0020
Full service market featuring natural and organic foods, freshly baked goods. The bakery is a dedicated wheat and gluten free facility. Has grab and go sandwiches, wraps and salads, all made on the premises. Open Mon-Fri 9-7, Sat 9-4.
Westport
Whole Foods Market
399 Post Rd W, Westport, Connecticut (06880)
203-227-6858
Deli, organic produce, vitamins, and more. Open daily.
West Hartford
Trader Joe’s
1489 New Britain Ave, West Hartford, Connecticut (06110)
Part of nationwide chain of specialty foods grocer carrying some vegetarian and vegan friendly foods, snacks, plus some care products and supplements. Accept credit cards. Open daily.
Whole Foods Market
340 N Main St, West Hartford, Connecticut (06117) (at Bishop’s Corner)
860-523-7174
Natural food supermarekt selling organic produce, deli foods, juice bar, vitamins, care products, and more. Open daily.
Whole Foods Market
50 Raymond Rd, West Hartford, Connecticut (06107)
860-523-8500
Part of large natural foods supermarket selling organic produce, deli & hot foods, vitamins, care products, grocery, and more. Open daily.
West Haven
Catch A Healthy Habit Cafe
487a Campbell Ave, West Haven, Connecticut (06516) (at Main St)
203-521-7648
Vegan-friendly, Organic, Juice bar, Take-out
Cafe and retail shop. Smoothies, veggie juices, soups, salads, local raw honey, raw chocolate, nuts, and more. Accept credit cards. Open 12-7pm.
Willimantic
Willimantic Brewing and Main Street Cafe
967 Main St, Willimantic, Connecticut (06226)
1-860-423-6777
Ovo, Lacto, Beer/Wine, Not 100% Vegetarian
Serves meat, veg options available. Beers brewed on site. Has a small selection of vegetarian options, ask for no cheese if you are vegan. Website: www.willibrew.com
Willimantic Food Co-op
91 Valley St, Willimantic, Connecticut (06226)
860-456-3611
Member owned and operated food cooperative. Good selections of local and organic produce, vitamins, body care products, bulk goods, snacks, frozen and refrigerated foods, and more. Accept credit cards. Open Mon-Fri 9-8, Sat 9-6, Sun 10-5.
Wilton
Wilton Organic Gourmet
33 Danbury Road, Wilton, Connecticut (06897)
203-762-9711
Organic Produce, Deli, Vitamins
Winsted
Health Food Corner
390 Main St, Winsted, Connecticut (06098)
860-738-9222
Health food market stocks organic food, local produce, local food, bulk food, vegetarian and vegan substitutes.
Woodbury
New Morning Natural and Organic
738 Main Street S, Woodbury, Connecticut (06798) (at Middle Quarter Mall)
203.263.4868
A 7,500 square foot store offering organic fruits and vegetables, natural supplements and homeopathy, grocery, care products, take-out food, and more. Open Mon-Sat 8-7, Sun 10-5.
