It's easier than it's ever been to find vegan options at any restaurant, and to enjoy vegan options even as an omnivore, whether you're aspiring to a plant-based diet or just love good food in any form. These tasty local dishes offer amazing flavor with no animal products involved.
1. Beyond CHiPs Burger
The Vegan Butcher
768 Union Blvd., Allentown | 610.351.1265 | facebook.com
Both Impossible and Beyond burgers are an option at The Vegan Butcher, where vegetarian, vegan and meat-eating groups will find something for everyone. For those avoiding soy, try the Beyond CHiPs burger, made with a mung bean base and topped with caramelized onions and chipotle aioli. It may be the most scrumptious way to dip your toe in the plant-based-meat wave.
2. Beyond Steak Sandwich
Matey's Famous Steaks & Pizza
1305 Broadway, Bethlehem | 610.866.6022 | mateysfamous.com
When it comes to classic meat-based dishes made vegan, one that you don't often see offered is the much-beloved steak sandwich. Renowned for their cheesesteaks, Matey's has concocted vegetarian and vegan versions of the famous fare, chipping Beyond Meat just like they do beef for a familiar but animal-friendly option. Less fat and just as much protein make this a meal to feel good about all around.
3. “Chicken” Banh Mi
Clean Roots
500 W. Broad St., Quakertown | 267.347.4699 | cleanrootsveg.com
Local organic seitan is marinated overnight to make the breaded “chicken” in this spicy sandwich one of a kind. Along with several variations on mac and cheese, it's one of Clean Roots' staple items, always made with fresh ingredients. With pickled veggies, jalapeño and a cilantro aioli dressing, the banh mi makes a heavenly lunch bursting with heat.
4. The Vegan Mary
Roasted
22 W. 4th St., Bethlehem | 610.849.2673 | roastedbethlehem.com
Breakfast is an especially good time for vegans at Roasted. The Vegan Mary breakfast sandwich features tofu made locally at Fresh Tofu, along with spinach, caramelized onions, sun-dried tomatoes and vegan mayonnaise on focaccia—full of flavor to fuel the day! It comes with the amazing roasted potatoes that accompany many breakfast items at Roasted, spiced to savory perfection.
5. Falafel
Daddy's Place
650 Northampton St., Easton | 610.438.4442 | daddysplaceeaston.com
Mediterranean food effortlessly offers delicious vegetarian and vegan delights, like the hummus, tabouli and tahini served with the Falafel Platter at Daddy's Place in Easton. There's something so satisfying about these fried patties, and where better to feast on them than an authentic restaurant that knocks every dish out of the park?
