A Plant-Based Foodie's Guide to Eating Out in Indy
I know firsthand how hard it can be to practice a plant-based lifestyle while going out to eat. As someone who follows more of a ‘flexitarian’ lifestyle, I still love choosing vegetarian or vegan options at restaurants. I know that everyone has their own definitions for these kinds of lifestyles so because of that I have included obvious options, like cheese on pizza, or eggs since not everyone considers those things so choose with your own discretion. This also isn’t a comprehensive list - I just want to show that it’s possible to order these kinds of delicious options at popular restaurants in Indy without having to settle for the dreaded sole house salad.
Starter - Chips and guac and rojo or verde salsa
Salads - Loretta
Tacos - Hongas, Huitlacoche
Sides - Black beans, Esquites, Roasted Cauliflower
Option to create your own pizza so you can customize your toppings to your dietary preferences and all crusts are vegan
Pizzas - B.O.T., Garden, Veggie, Genova, Senza Formaggio, Basilica, Chilope, Spring, Get Fresh
Starters - House Salad, Greek Salad, Spinach Salad (House Vinaigrette is vegan)
Sandwiches - Veggie Stromboli
Desserts - Sorbetti
Appetizers - Bru Fries, Soft Pretzels, Triple Dip, Onion Rings
Burgers - Black Bean Burger, Impossible Beginning, Impossible Hiki’Ole
Salads - Valencia, Quinoa
Sandwiches - Grilled Portobello
Specialties - Avocado Toast, Cuban Breakfast, Savory Vegetable Pancake
Omelettes - Vegan Omelette
Breakfast Bowls - Oatmeal, Dragonfruit Bowl, Granola Bowl
Salads - Green Goddess, Ensalada Picante
Options to build your own tacos or bowl with desired ingredients, with plant-based protein options like Thai Chili Tofu, Roasted Portobellos, Korean BBQ Pulled Pork, Rice + Beans, and Veggie Chorizo + Poblano
Chips + Dip - Guac (Traditional, Pineapple, Pico), Salsa (Corn, Pineapple, Roja, Verde)
Tacos - The Mantis, Power Plant, Jackpot, Dutch Dragon
Sushi - Veggie Roll, Ultimate Veggie Roll
Small Plates - Edamame, Vegetable Tempura, Egg Rolls, Goi Cuon Rolls, Miso Soup
Salads - The 45 Degree Salad, Ginger Salad, Oriental Salad, Seaweed Salad
Main Course - Curry, Ramen Noodles
Primero - Yuca Fries, Brussels, Sweet Plantains
Segundo - Potato Tart
Empanadas - Corn, Queso
Ensaladas - Mixta, Manchengo Crips
Small Plates - Grilled Broccolini, Tempura Fried Cauliflower
Medium Plates - Brussels Sprouts, Green Goddess Salad
Large Plates - Risotto, Gnocchi
Appetizers - Bruschette, Carciofi
Flatbreads - Margherita, Truffle Mushroom
Salads - Caprese, Arugula, Caeser
Pasta - Ravioli, Cacio e Pepe
Starters - Truffle Creamed Gnocchi, Buttermilk Battered Cauliflower, Baked Goat Cheese Peperonata with Baguette
Salads - Chopped Romaine, Market Greens, Heirloom
Sandwiches - Impossible Burger
Meatballs - Wonderball, Veggie, Black Bean Quinoa
Appetizer - Stuffed Mushrooms, Baked Brie, Spinach Artichoke Dip, Onion Dill Bread with Herbs and Melted Provolone, Southwestern Corn Bread, Grilled Portabella Mushroom, Pesto French Bread
Entrees - Mixed Veggie Platter, Vegetarian Greek Pasta, Linguini with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and Feta
Snacks - Hush Puppies, Pimento Cheese Plate
Salads - Summer Salad, Kale
Sides - Fries, Cole Slaw, Spoonbread, Sweet Potato Crock, Mac & Cheese, White Cheddar Grits, Homemade Biscuits
Spreads - Chips N’ Dip, Feisty Feta Spread, Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Shareables - Tap Fries, Pretzel Sticks with Beer Cheese, Fried Green Beans
Salads - Asian Quinoa Power Bowl
Artisan Pizzas - 6 Cheese, Margherita, Garden
Burgers - Black Bean Burger
Vegetarian - B&B, Spinach and Mushroom Etouffe
Vegan - Vegan White Chili
Bakersfield
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Cafe Patachou Cuban Breakfast
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Livery Corn Empanadas
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LouVino Ricotta Gnocchi
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Mimi Blues Wonderball Meatballs
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The Tap Tap Fries
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Yats Vegan White Chili
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