Eat Figs, not Pigs; America's most Vegan-friendly Cities

AUSTIN, Texas - July 18, 2018 - PRLog -- New vegan restaurants are popping up all over the place, old reliable standbys and chain restaurants are tweaking their menus to offer the hungry more animal-free options. Being vegan isn't just a movement anymore, now it's become a way of life as more and more people across the globe realise the importance of being kinder to the earth, animals and our health. Vegans eat only plant-based foods, no meat and no dairy but make no mistake; vegans aren't deprived of the joy of food in any way.

You may be left wondering what there is left to eat if you're only eating plants right? That's where you're wrong, you've never seen culinary creativity and innovation the way vegans get it on! So, for the first time in 2018 we've thrown together a list of the most vegan-friendly cities in the USA, free of meat, free of dairy and even eggs.

Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles has the largest number of vegan restaurants on the West Coast of the US and its variety will blow your mind with eateries for every occasion and every craving. Try the Big Mac on the secret menu at Doomie's Home Cookin', get an Indian kima pizza at LA's only all-vegan pizza spot Cruzer and don't miss the spicy baked scallop roll at Shojin. In addition to the booming vegan food scene, there are several festivals and street fairs including the unmissable Eat Drink Vegan Beer and Food Festival.

Detroit, MI (https://www.mrdelivery.com/restaurants/grand-rapids-food-...)

Detroit is gaining a reputation as an oasis of vegan cuisine, From the hearty Soul Platter at Detroit Vegan Soul featuring mac 'n' 'cheese', smoked collards, maple-glazed yams, black-eyed peas, and a crumbly cornbread muffin, to the Vegan Pastor Tacos at Rocky's Road Brew. The Motor City is going full speed ahead toward top-notch vegan dining. In Detroit, you can get your vegan soul food fix while also keeping it healthy at juice bars like Drought Juice.

New York, NY (https://www.mrdelivery.com/restaurants/binghamton-food-de...)

The vegan options in New York are endless. Vegans hoping to take a bite out of the big apple will find plenty to sink their teeth into, with P.S. Kitchen, Beyond Sushi, and Délice & Sarrasin all singled out for special praise, along with a whole host of others.  From a vegan cheese shop Dr. Cow Tree Nut Cheese, to a vegan shoe shop, Moo Shoes, New York has it all. Of course, you can dine on some of the best vegan food in the world at restaurants like Candle 79 and Modern Love Brooklyn.

San Francisco, CA

San Francisco takes the (vegan) cake. Described as a 'must visit' destination for herbivores, San Fran offers a host of eateries including Golden Era Vegan Restaurant, Peña Pachamama, and The Flying Falafel. Not only that, but you can even buy vegan meals in leCupboard vending machines in the city (whaaat?!). Chow down on a cauliflower taco with vegan nacho cheese at Gracias Madre or, surrender to your sushi craving at all-vegan Japanese sushi Shizen 's with their extensive range of vegan sushi, way more than just avocado and cucumber maki here!

Portland, OR (https://www.mrdelivery.com/restaurants/silverton-food-delivery)

Portland's well-deserved and long-standing reputation as a vegan heaven continues in this city, where nearly every eatery offers plant-based options. Portland even boasts a vegan mini-mall! There, you'll find a vegan clothing store, food shop, bakery and tattoo parlour. Homegrown Smoker will satisfy your vegan barbecue craving, at the DC Vegetarian all sandwiches can be made vegan and Voodoo Doughnut has an entire vegan doughnut menu. Portland, the City of Roses was awarded PETA's Most Vegan-Friendly City in 2016 by Sir Paul McCartney.

Chicago, IL (https://www.mrdelivery.com/restaurants/bloomington-il-food-delivery)

Chicago is known for deep dish pizzas and strong opinions on how people should eat their hot dogs but with the recent opening of the National Vegetarian Museum, Chicago has sealed itself as one of the top vegan cities in the US. In addition, the Chicago VeganMania festival attracts more than 5000 attendees each year making Chicago a mecca for all things vegan, so if you want to you can in fact get a vegan deep dish pizza and a vegan Chicago-style tofu sandwich instead of a hot dog.

Miami, FL (https://www.mrdelivery.com/restaurants/weston-fl-food-delivery)

Miami is known as the Magic City, and it does magical things with vegan food. This city stands out for the amazing Seed Food and Wine Fest  held annually in November featuring celebrity plant-based chefs, exhibitors, athletes, and authors. From the tangy Wood-Bone Wings at Atlas Meat-Free Delicatessen to the decadent cupcakes at Bunnie Cakes Studio, Miami is bringing the heat to vegan dining. This Floridian city is easily the most vegan-friendly in the state, and its beach locale is a major bonus if you're vegan and planning a vacation.

Ann Arbor, MI (https://www.mrdelivery.com/restaurants/ann-arbor-food-delivery)

Ann Arbor isn't just one of the best places to live in 2018, it's also home to a thriving and growing vegan food scene.  The vegan-friendly nature of this city goes beyond its staggering food options, a number of Vegan and animal rights groups call Ann Arbor home as well. The Detroit Street Filling Station stands out as a fun, casual restaurant with delicious food that uses a portion of its funds to support the Youth Justice Fund. Seva is an all-vegetarian local restaurant that serves a variety of dishes from veggie burgers to pastas.