One of the things that all of us who choose to make plants the basis of our diet and lifestyle have to contend with is finding those choices when we go out to eat. Most of us who have been at this for a while have learned what restaurants have what vegetarian or vegan options to offer in our local area. In order to assist those who are not familiar with the area we will maintain a list of local restaurants that are veg & vegan friendly.
If you visit a restaurant in Lancaster County which has veg or vegan options, please share your eating out experiences by clicking the e-mail link below and we’ll put the restaurant information here on the website as a guide to folks looking for veg or vegan friendly places to eat. Send an e-mail to info@lancastervegetariansociety.org with at the very least the information listed below. The more information the better. Thanks in advance for your help.
If you visit a restaurant in Lancaster County which has veg or vegan options, please share your eating out experiences by clicking the e-
• Name, address and phone number & website of the Restaurant
• Are there vegetarian and/or vegan options on the menu?
• Is the wait staff and the chef open to making changes to accommodate you?
• Would you return to the restaurant for another meal?
• Would you recommend the restaurant to others ?
• Are there vegetarian and/or vegan options on the menu?
• Is the wait staff and the chef open to making changes to accommodate you?
• Would you return to the restaurant for another meal?
• Would you recommend the restaurant to others ?
Sa La Thai
337-339 N Queen St
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603
(717) 509-4850 phone
(717) 509-2073 fax
www.salathailancaster.com
337-
(717) 509-
This Thai Restaurant & Noodle House offers not only a great location in the eclectic 300 block on North Queen but also an elegant yet warmly welcoming decor. They offer a wide range of the ethnic dishes you would expect most all available with either tofu or mock duck. If you are vegan ask that they do not use fish sauce in the preparation of your meal. They are open every day of the week but they take a break in the middle of the afternoon Monday thru Saturday. Best thing to do is to call for hours.
On Orange
108 West Orange Street
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603
(717) 299-5157
www.restaurantonorange.com
108 West Orange Street
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603
(717) 299-
On Orange opened on 09/30/10 in the space formerly occupied by Wish You Were Here. From Sarah Roberts 09/02/11 -”My fiance and I live about a block from here, and this is one of our favorite restaurants in the city (we frequently go for breakfast). I know for certain that they have vegan sausage (yum) and they can make the swedish pancakes/waffles (they use the same batter) vegan for $1.00 extra. The owner usually brings our food to the table, so though I've never asked, I'm fairly certain she would be willing to accomodate to the best of her ability.” Hours are Wednesday to Sunday 7 AM to 2 PM. Call ahead to find out exactly what their vegetarian and vegan options are.
Lanviet
1651 Lincoln Hwy E
Lancaster, PA 17602-2609
(717) 399-0199
(no website)
1651 Lincoln Hwy E
Lancaster, PA 17602-
This is a Vietnamese Restaurant that has a separate menu page of all vegetarian options. Most things on the vegetarian page of the menu are also vegan but if you have a question, please ask the staff and make sure the dish you are ordering does not use fish sauce. Their mock duck spring rolls with peanut sauce are a particular stand out! As with all Asian restaurant ask to make sure they only use none animal based sauces.
Spyro Gyros is a unique Mediterranean Restaurant that offers typical Mediterranean fare like falafel, hummus, & baba ganoush. There are some items which are vegetarian right off the menu and most of which can be made vegan if you simply let them know. A great value is the Vegetarian Delight Platter at just $10.99. It’s huge and can easily be vegan if you ask them to leave off the egg, feta cheese and the spinach pie which has feta cheese in it. They’ll just give you more falafel to replace the spinach pie if you ask. They are open VERY late on the weekends.
Olive & Jasmine Asian Bistro
2323 Lincoln Hwy E
Lancaster, PA 17602-1113
(717) 509-7888
www.asianbistropa.com
2323 Lincoln Hwy E
Lancaster, PA 17602-
This is an upscale Asian restaurant without an upscale price which we have used and continue to use for LVS events . They have several vegetarian/vegan items on their menu and if you let them know they can substitute tofu for meat in most dishes and will accommodate your vegetarian or vegan palate. As with all Asian restaurant ask to make sure they only use none animal based sauces.
Lancaster Dispensing Co
33-35 North Market Street
Lancaster, Pa 17603
(717) 299-4602
www.dispensingco.com
33-
(717) 299-
Lancaster Dispensing Co is celebrating their 30th anniversary directly adjacent to Lancaster’s famous Central Market. They offer a wide variety of salads from which you can remove the animals products. They have Veggie & Bean burritos, a veggie grinder & the LDC veggie sandwich. They will replace meat in their burger sandwiches with either a Veggie Garden Burger, Black Bean Burger or a Marinated Portabella Mushroom. They have pasta & a veggie stir-fry. With a large number of options you & your non-veg friends will find lots to please at LDC.
Isaac’s Restaurant & Deli is a local restaurant chain that was founded in Lancaster 20 years ago and it currently has 7 locations in Lancaster County. It’s got a bright funky fun atmosphere and everything in the restaurant including the names of sandwiches has a bird theme. They do offer several sandwiches that are vegetarian and if you sub mustard for the mayo they are vegan (although we don’t know about the rolls). At times they offer vegan chili. We’d suggest checking their website for the locations and hours and of course you can also peruse their menu as well.
Fenz has a separate vegetarian menu. You must ask for it though. Their chefs are vegetarian and create different and delicious vegetarian entrees. The atmosphere is excellent (hip and upscale) and they are reasonably priced for the quality of food that is served. From seitan (they call it "mock duck") in an Asian Stir Fry to an excellent dish called "Vegetable Melange", Fenz is realizing that there are enough vegetarians in Lancaster to warrant offering more than just a veggie pasta option.
If you are in search of some great food without spending a fortune, Senorita Burrita is a perfect option. They provide fantastic burritos while giving you the option to build your own. The menu clearly states which burritos are vegetarian. Easy substitutions (such as non-dairy sour cream) can make their burritos vegan. They almost always have a vegetarian soup or two as well. Many of the ingredients are grown organically in the owner's garden and that is reflected in the quality of the food. They also have a coffee bar that periodically offers vegan cookies and cupcakes. Senorita Burrita has a funky atmosphere with very different music and is a great value.
If Authentic Indian Cuisine is what you’re looking for, then there is no better than Taj Mahal. "Lancaster Country's Eighth Wonder" - Bar Fly Magazine – "Best Indian Cuisine in PA" -Central PA Magazine – "From The Himalayas, music of serene Beauty..."
-Intelligence Journal – "Best Ethnic Food of Lancaster County" - Restaurant Guide
-Clipper Magazine Mani Sharma the owner and the operator Taj Mahal explains, “We are Vegan Friendly and we do try and accommodate any Vegan customer. We have about 18 Vegetarian Entrees and so many of them are Vegan Friendly. We do our utmost to please all Vegan customers.”
Pho Thanh Thuy
603 N Prince St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 393-9966
603 N Prince St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 393-
As you would expect from the name this restaurant is Vietnamese and is located almost directly across from Clipper Stadium • Are there vegetarian and/or vegan options on the menu?: Several vegetarian options & two wonderful vegan options • Is the wait staff and the chef open to making changes to accommodate you?: No. Veg Soups all have beef stock in them -- unfortunately they don’t have any veg. stock • Would you return to the restaurant for another meal?: yes! • Would you recommend the restaurant to others ?: yes! Any other information that you would like to provide about this restaurant?: Tasty, fast and cheap!
Wasabi Japanese Restaurant
2600 Willow Street Pike N
Willow Street, PA 17
(717) 464-8878
www.wasabijapanese.com
2600 Willow Street Pike N
Willow Street, PA 17
(717) 464-
This restaurant is in the Kendig Square Shopping center just south of Lancaster city at the intersection of routes 272, 222 & 741. • Are there vegetarian and/or vegan options on the menu?: There are numerous options! • Is the wait staff and the chef open to making changes to accommodate you?: Very open to that. • Would you return to the restaurant for another meal?: absolutely. excellent. • Would you recommend the restaurant to others ?: resounding yes. Any other information that you would like to provide about this restaurant?: clean, nice service. tasty. wide variety of food from several different cuisines (Thai, Japanese, etc.)
Sukhothai Restaurant
398 Harrisburg Avenue
Lancaster PA, 17603
(717) 517-9422
www.sukhothairestaurant.com
398 Harrisburg Avenue
Lancaster PA, 17603
(717) 517-
This restaurant originally was located on the outskirts of Mountville but moved to the Lancaster location earlier in 2010. It is an up scale Thai restaurant that offers a wide variety of vegetarian and vengeance options that are typical with this type of cuisine.
As with all Asian restaurants ask to make sure they only use none animal based sauces.
If you have dined there recently we would very much like a first hand evaluation to place here. Please feel free to contact us. Thanks in advance for your help.
As with all Asian restaurants ask to make sure they only use none animal based sauces.
If you have dined there recently we would very much like a first hand evaluation to place here. Please feel free to contact us. Thanks in advance for your help.
Lemon Grass Thai Restaurant
2481 Lincoln Highway E
Lancaster PA 17602
(717) 295-1621
www.thethailemongrass.com
2481 Lincoln Highway E
Lancaster PA 17602
(717) 295-
The Lemon Grass Thai Restaurant in Lancaster is located across from the Rockvale Square Outlets and whether you are a seasoned connoisseur of the many styles of Thai cuisine or just trying Thai food for the first time their menu has a fine selection of vegetarian and vegan options that are sure to please your palate. Their menu offers a large selection of vegetarian options, many of which can be made if you ask. As with all Asian restaurant ask to make sure they only use none animal based sauces.
Fast Food vegetarian and vegan options have come to the area with the opening of the first Pita Pit franchise in Lancaster on Wednesday, September 22, 2010. They have a variety of options on their menu that provide a healthy plant based meal on the go. Check their website for their menu.
Rice and Noodles Restaurant
1238 Lititz Pike
Lancaster, PA 17601
717-481-7461
www.riceandnoodlesrestaurant.com
1238 Lititz Pike
Lancaster, PA 17601
717-
Are there vegetarian and/or vegan options on the menu?: Yes • Is the wait staff and the chef open to making changes to accommodate you?: Always! • Would you return to the restaurant for another meal?: It is one of my family's favorite and we are vegan
• Would you recommend the restaurant to others ?: Yes! • Any other information that you would like to provide about this restaurant?: They have a vegetarian pho soup that is phenomenal! - Thanks to Deanna Riccardelli for submitting this review. [01/01/12]
• Would you recommend the restaurant to others ?: Yes! • Any other information that you would like to provide about this restaurant?: They have a vegetarian pho soup that is phenomenal! -
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