Blogger and road tripper extraordinaire Kristin Lajeunesse shares her absolute favorite vegan finds on the East Coast (with months of taste-testing to show for it).
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 53 tips and reviews
VegNews Magazine: Presented with a side of chocolate-dipped orange slices, and garnished with thinly sliced, dried orange strips, the Chocolate Mousse Pie is worth traveling for.
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 51 tips and reviews
VegNews Magazine: Served with a side of ice cream, the Chocolate Mousse pie is adorned with delicate morsels of shredded chocolate. Head-to-head with Green Elephant Bistro's version!
100 W University Pkwy (at Canterbury Rd), Baltimore, MD
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Tuscany - Cantebury · 66 tips and reviews
VegNews Magazine: The Strawberry Orange Cake was exactly like its dairy-laden (shortcake) counterpart with deliciously sugary, vanilla frosting, a bright red cake filling, and a layer of strawberry jam in the middle.
VegNews Magazine: One of the most creatively decorated cakes ever, Vegan Treats’ Death by Chocolate cake is a tasty masterpiece glittered with golden-speckled chocolate flakes covering every surface.
VegNews Magazine: Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake—need we say more? This slice puts Millville on the US foodie map with a thick, luscious layer of dark chocolate smothered in freshly melted peanut butter.
1221 Locust St (btwn 12th St & 13th St), Philadelphia, PA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Washington Square West · 139 tips and reviews
VegNews Magazine: Vedge’s delicious and beautiful Lemon Cheesecake is served in a perfectly cylindrical shape, adorned with lavender-lemon buttercream and toasted pistachios.
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 152 tips and reviews
VegNews Magazine: The zesty, creamy sauce that envelops Ethos' What’s The Dilly Philly—a sandwich of chunky seitan and sautéed veggies, hugged by wonderfully soft baguette—delivers big flavor and satisfaction.
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Cooper Young · 38 tips and reviews
VegNews Magazine: With the use of traditional-style sesame seed-speckled bread, Imagine’s veganized Philly-style cheesesteak ups the ante in terms of greasy goodness.
507 S 6th St (btwn Lombard St & South St), Philadelphia, PA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Washington Square West · 82 tips and reviews
VegNews Magazine: The ultimates at this unique vegan pizzeria include the Nacho (avocado, caramelized onions, jalapeños, and cheddar) and the Fungi (mushrooms, thyme, garlic butter, truffle oil, and mozzarella).
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews
VegNews Magazine: Gourmet vegan pizza at its best, Peace o’ Pie specialty lies within their thick, fluffy crust, traditional toppings, and deliciously varied sauces.
Ice Cream Parlor · Alphabet City · 87 tips and reviews
VegNews Magazine: The absolute best 100-percent vegan ice cream storefront on the East Coast, Lula’s never lets us down, with an abundance of toppings including gummy bears, sprinkles, and whipped cream.