Although the PAR Veg Dining Guide below hasn't been updated since 2006, you can get a hard copy - which is frequently updated - by contacting People for Animal Rights.
To get a CNY Veg Dining Guide in hardcopy, contact Linda at ldestefano3 (at) twcny.rr.com
Also make sure to visit vegsyracuse.com
Definitions: A vegetarian eats no animal flesh, whether mammal, fowl or fish. A vegan eats no animal flesh and no animal products, such as dairy or eggs. Many people are choosing this way of eating - or at least reducing their flesh consumption - for reasons of health, the environment, animal welfare and reduction in world hunger.
| RESTAURANT | LOCATION | DESCRIPTION |
EMPHASIS ON VEGAN & VEGETARIAN | ||
| Syra-Juice |
Marshall Square Mall Syracuse University area 475-8423 |
Includes daily vegan menu and lots of vegetarian items (but still has meat items). Not much area to sit unless you use the 2nd floor area across from Syra-Juice. Marcia made this find! |
INDIAN | ||
| India House |
720 Old Liverpool Rd. Liverpool 451-1662 |
A favorite haunt of several People for Animal Rights members. |
| Sahota Palace |
668 Old Liverpool Rd. Liverpool 413-0016 |
Very nicely spiced dishes,including mild for those who prefer tasty but not hot. |
| Samrat |
701 S. Crouse Ave. Syracuse U. area 479-6051. |
--No information available-- |
"AMERICAN" | ||
| The Bagel Shop Bakery and Deli |
413 S. Warren St. Downtown Syracuse (across from the Galleries) 474-3316 |
Melissa says this cafeteria-style eatery offers a variety of delectable vegetarian and vegan lunch items - sandwiches, soups and salads. Soy products abound, including Tofurkey and Phoney Baloney sandwiches on whey-free whole wheat bread with Soy mayonnaise. Ask for soy milk for your regular or flavored coffee. Open 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday thru Friday. |
| Ruby Tuesdays |
Carousel Center 466-1705 3220 Erie Blvd. E. Dewitt 446-4116 4081 Rt. 31 Clay 622-4526 |
Impressive salad bar. Also veggie burger and portabello mushroom sandwiches. |
| TGI Fridays |
Shoppingtown Mall Eire Blvd. E. Dewitt 449-3300 |
Veggie burger sandwich. Grilled veggie and pasta entree with salad. The entree is especially delicious! Casual and family-oriented. |
| Scotch 'n' Sirloin |
next to Shoppingtown Mall Erie Blvd., E. Dewitt 446-1771 |
An unfortunate name, but you can get a delicious salad bar (plump, marinated mushrooms; artichokes; hearty bread, etc.)and charcoal-flavored veggies on a skewer. |
| Tully's Good Times |
2943 Erie Blvd. E. Dewitt 449-9339 3355 W. Genesee St. Fairmount 488-9322 7838 Brewerton Rd. Cicero 452-5656 |
Veggie burger and portabello mushroom sandwich. John says good place to meet hockey players. |
| Arad Evans Inn |
7206 E. Genesee St. Fayetteville 637-2020 |
"Historic country farmhouse" looks attractive. Jason says they'll make delicious vegan entree upon request,for example, Portabello mushrooms and veggies for $10 - $15. Better to call ahead for vegetarian and vegan dishes. |
| Stillwater Restaurant and Lounge |
Embassy Suites Hotel 6646 Old Collamer Rd. East Syracuse 446-3200 |
Ask for their vegan menu. Chefs, Nan and Roe Zikos, are vegans and members of PAR. Somewhat pricey. It was about $18 for salad, rolls (warm - yummy!) and "Chicken" Mediterranean (tasty). |
ITALIAN | ||
| Tassone's |
8113 Dexter Pkwy. Baldwinsville 635-5133 |
Linda had a yummy artichoke and pasta dish with marinara sauce instead of cream sauce. |
| Angotti's |
725 Burnet Ave. Syracuse 472-8403 |
Jane especially likes their beans and greens. |
| Dominick's |
1370 Burnet Ave. Syracuse 471-4262 |
Don's favorite is angel hair pasta primavera (which still tastes good if you ask them to leave out the cheese). Delicious pizza with homemade crust and without cheese, upon request. Two fruit pies are vegan. |
| Olive Garden |
3147 Erie Blvd. E. Dewitt 449-1543 4125 Rt. 31 Clay 652-1950 |
Richard especially likes the angel hair pasta with oil and veggies. And the yummy minestrone soup has no chicken or beef broth. |
| Pasquale's Slice of Italy |
511 E. Genesee Street Fayetteville 13066 637-3212 8075 Oswego Rd. Liverpool 652-5600 |
Good vegan pizza. |
| DiBello's Pizza and Family Restaurant |
4647 Onondaga Blvd. Syracuse 475-7992 |
Roast veggies with pasta and marinara sauce. Veggie pizza with great, crisp crust. |
| Dorians Gourmet Pizza & Deli |
534 Westcott St. Syracuse 472-2697 |
Vegan pizza loaded with veggies. |
CHINESE | ||
| China Pavilion |
Westvale Plaza 2318 W.Genesee St. (near Solvay) 488-2828 |
Will customize order for vegans. Some good bets are eggplant or broccoli with garlic sauce, vegetable lo mein, sauteed string beans, and Buddhist Delight. Appetizers include scallion pancakes and steamed dumplings. Tofu can be made soft or crispy. |
| Oriental Star Chinese/Japanese Restaurant |
210 W. Genesee St. Fayetteville 637-0505 |
Vegan sushi and other dishes. |
| China Road |
2204 Brewerton Rd. Mattydale (across from Hollywood Theatre) 455-5888 |
Lots of tasty fake "meats". |
VIETNAMESE | ||
|
Mai Lan Vietnamese -website- |
505 N State St. Syracuse 471-6740 |
--No information available-- |
JAPANESE | ||
|
Ichiban Japanese SteakHouse -website- |
302 Old Liverpool Rd. Liverpool 457-0000 |
Vegan sushi and stir-fry. |
| Tokyo Seoul |
3180 Erie Blvd. E. Syracuse 449-2688 |
--No inofmration available-- |
THAI | ||
|
Erawan -website- |
2724 Erie Blvd. E. Syracuse 445-8152 |
Delicious vegetarian and vegan dishes with peanut sauce or other exotic sauces. |
|
Little Thai House -website- |
2863 Erie Blvd. E. Syracuse 251-1366 |
Another tasty place, where dishes are prepared somewhat differently from Erawan. Servers are very friendly and attentive. Will customize dishes, even soups, for vegans. John loves this place. |
|
Lemon Grass -website- |
238 Jefferson St. Armory Square Downtown Syracuse 475-1111 |
Gourmet vegetarian and vegan entrees but expensive. |
|
Thai Bangkok -website- |
7421 Oswego Rd. Liverpool 451-4621 |
--No information available-- |
MEXICAN, TEX-MEX AND HISPANIC | ||
|
Alto Cinco -website- |
526 Westcott St. Syracuse 422-6399 |
Pat is a big fan of these nicely spiced dishes. Take-out or small counter or sit-in restaurant. |
| Fresno's |
4002 W. Genesee St. Syracuse 468-5000 Rt. 11, corner of E. Taft Rd. N.Syracuse 458-8152 |
Fajitas stuffed with veggies al dente. |
| Las Delicias |
550 Westcott St. Syracuse 422-0208 |
Upon request, the owner/chef made us yellow rice with peas and steamed veggies with fresh cilantro and red (not hot) sauce. You can also get a large salad with avocado, lettuce, tomatoes, green beans, corn and French bread. There are a few other vegetarian or vegan dishes too. |
| Juanita's Mexican Kitachen |
600 Court St. Syracuse 478-2185 |
Sean likes the vegan burrito and guacamole. |
| Baja Burrito |
727 S. Crouse Ave. Syracuse 472-2252 |
Offers several different tortillas, veggies and seitan. |
| Boom Boom Mex Mex |
3263 Howlett Hill Rd Syracuse 673-1151 |
The bean burrito allows you to choose fillings. Linda gets beans (of course!), rice, lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole, cilantro and a mild, flavorful salsa. |
MIDDLE EASTERN | ||
| Aladdin's |
163 Marshall St. Syracuse U. area 471-4000 |
Tasty vegetarian soups and a variety of Middle Eastern and other dishes. |
| King David's |
129 Marshall St. Syracuse U. area 471-5000 The Galleries Downtown Syracuse 479-0601 |
Delicious, inexpensive food. |
| Munjed's |
530 Westcott St. Syracuse 425-0366 |
Delicious, inexpensive food. |
COFFEE, TEA, DESSERTS | ||
|
Roji Tea Lounge -website- |
100 E. Washington St. Downtown Syracuse. 428-0844 |
Vegan desserts and specialty teas. |
|
Coffee Pavilion -website- |
133 E.Water St. Downtown Syracuse 422-4040 |
Option of soy milk for drinks. |
|
Palace Cafe |
Palace Theater 2384 James St. Syracuse 463-9240 |
The Palace Cafe, connected to the Palace Theatre, has vegan desserts (also salads but no vegan sandwiches). Open 7 days a week, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
CATERING AND MONTHLY GOURMET VEGAN MEALS | ||
| Bella Terra Catering | 317-5076 | Want an event catered for vegan dishes? Try Bella Terra Catering, 317-5076. Tara Kehoe also prepares monthly vegan meals at her home in Syracuse. Get on her e-mail list to be notified whenever she does a meal. |
NOTE: COMMENTS REGARDING FOOD BEING FREE OF MEAT BROTH, DAIRY OR EGGS ARE BASED ON INFORMATION FROM SERVERS AT THE RESTAURANTS WHERE WE ATE. HOWEVER, INFORMATION CHANGES SO PLEASE CHECK FOR YOURSELF. | ||
Updated November 7, 2006 | ||
This is just a sampling. Explore on your own and let us know what you discover!