Does anyone know good vegan restaurants or grocery shops in Detroit and New York???

A friend of mine is strictly vegan and needs to be in Detroit in the last week of August. After that she will be in New York for a couple of days.

She is afraid (very afraid ) that she won't be able to find good (at least proper) vegan restaurants...

If you happen to know one or more please let me know.


Thanks for your help

Sirvie

There's a lot to choose from in NYC, but my favorite is Angelica's, on 2nd Avenue and 12th Street (I think that's right...) - I know Moby has a vegan cafe somewhere in Little Italy, and I remember there was a VERY good Jamaican vegan spot around Harlem...wish I could remember the name/address, because it was YUM.

..that's all I can think of right now...



Seitan Worshipping Edit
[This message was edited Wed Aug 13 10:36:02 PDT 2003 by Anxiety]

Here's a list of Vegan/Veggie restaurants in Detroit proper..of course there are more in the suburbs...

Camillian Cafe
313-964-4815

Hours
Mon.-Wed. 7 am-6 pm; Thu. 7 am-10:30 pm; Fri. 7 am-2 am; Sat. 10 am-2 am

Directions
Corner of Randolph & Monroe (Greektown area).

Description
A colorful new awning at the corner of Randolph and Monroe marks the entrance to the Camillian Cafe in Greektown, which recently opened after a long and painstaking restoration by its new owners. Inside is a warm and pleasant space –- soft yellow walls, golden polished wood, velvet draperies and stained glass lanterns. The cafe’s main feature is a full-service cappuccino bar with polished chrome equipment and a stand-up wood bar. Diners can sit at one of the several cafe-style tables scattered throughout the dining area, or on the comfy chenille couch. There’s also a counter in front of the large picture window on Randolph Street, where you can watch the People Mover go by in front of the Detroit skyline. Bagels, muffins, scones and Belgian waffles are available for breakfast. The cafe also serves up a variety of unique sandwiches and fresh salads, plus two different soups each day. Beneath the counter, there’s an assortment of dessert items plus bottled waters, juices and teas –- but the gourmet coffee drinks and fresh fruit smoothies are the specialties of the house.

Drinks
Specialty coffee

Food
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Desserts • Take out

Plus
Wheelchair accessible

Prices
Priced around $5 to $10 per entree.

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Cass Cafe
313-831-1400

Hours
Mon.-Fri. 11 am-11 pm (bar until 2 am); Sat. 5 pm-1 am (bar until 2 am); Sun. 5-10 pm (bar until midnight)

Directions
Wayne State campus, Forest and Cass; one block south of Warren.

Parking lot in rear.



Description
"Relaxed and unique atmosphere. Daily soup, salad, sandwich and entree specials, along with many vegetarian dishes, complimented with a full bar. Ample seating for special events as well as on-site catering. Features well-known local artists and their work(s) available for purchase. Occasional live concerts performed by some of Detroit's premier talent."

Awards
(2002)
best Bar for a Conversation



Size
Large (200+ people)

Drinks
Beer & Wine • Liquor

Food
Lunch • Dinner • Late dinner • Catering • Take out

Entertainment
Live music

Plus
Kids welcome
Wheelchair accessible
Bar scene

Prices
Priced around $5 to $10 per entree.

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Fresh Vegetarian Deli

313-835-8872

Hours
Daily: 11 am- 7 pm



Description
Dedicated to offering fresh and healthy food, Fresh Vegetarian Deli is a new choice for people who want to eat meat-free meals in the metro-Detroit area. Ador Scott, the deli's co-owner, manager and chef, specializes in cooking vegetarian cuisine. He recommends his millet dinner, the West African dinner, the tofu sandwich and his barbeque seitan. The menu also features fresh salads, natural fruit juices, and vegetarian soups.

Food
Lunch • Dinner • Catering • Take out

Prices
Priced around $5 to $10 per entree.

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Harmonie Garden Cafe

313-831-4420

tghazal@yahoo.com

Hours
Mon.-Thurs. 7am-9pm; Fri. 2pm-9pm; Sat. 9am-9pm; Sun. 10am-7pm.

Directions
On Palmer between Woodward and Cass.

Street Parking.



Description
The Wayne State campus is better fed since Taher Jaber opened his modest mideastern restaurant at the corner of Palmer And Cass. Fresh fare from the vegetable and fruit juices pulverized behind the counter to the Syrian salad, lentil and cracked wheat stew, falafel and vegetable stir fries. Wonderfully sturdy soups.
No Pork, no MSG, no Alcohol, no Smoking.


Food
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Catering • Take out

Entertainment
Live music

Plus
Kids welcome
No smoking allowed
Wheelchair accessible
Bar scene

Prices
Priced around $5 to $10 per entree.

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Russell Street Deli

313-567-2900

Hours
Mon.-Fri. 11am-2:30pm; Sat. 8am-2:30pm

Directions
Eastern Market, just off Chrysler Drive.

Street parking; lot across the street.



Description
Mixed bag crowd lunching on homemade soups and innovative sandwiches. Saturday morning breakfast is an event.

Awards
(2002)
Best Breakfast



Food
Breakfast • Lunch • Catering • Take out

Prices
Priced around $5 to $10 per entree.

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Small World Cafe
313-874-2233

Hours
Open for lunch, Mon.-Fri., 11am-2pm. Dinner every other Friday, 5:30 to 8:30pm

Directions
In the basement of the International Institute, at Kirby & John R, just east of Woodward, near the DIA and CCS campus.

Street parking.



Description
"A casual luncheon cafe where students make up the majority of patrons. Everything from Middle-Eastern dishes to Italian and Mexican are available."

Awards
(2002)
Best All-Around Cheap Eats



Food
Lunch

Prices
Priced around $5 to $10 per entree.

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Hope this helps...tell your friend 'Welcome to Detroit!'

oh i LOVE vegans




























especially in a French Stick with salad

Anxiety said:

Angelica's is sooo good! they changed ownership a couple of years back and went through some growing pains but all is back to normal now! i think anxiety is right about the address...all i know is its on 12th street in the east village. be sure your friend eats there! oh my god, the desserts...mmm...i miss ny right now!

wow, this is great info! appreciate your suggestions... please keep them coming