World Guide To Vegetarianism - Missouri, USA
World
Guide to
Vegetarianism
Missouri
USA
Clayton
Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants:
Candicii's, 7910 Bonhomme, (314) 725-3350
- Italian. "Good selection" of vegetarian pasta dishes, appetizers.
Vegan options. Open daily.
Columbia
Vegetarian Restaurants:
Cafe Taza, 9th Street (between Broadway and Cherry)
- Lacto-ovo vegetarian. Lots of Middle Eastern dishes.
Vegan-friendly. "Fabulous. Cheap. Empty. Needs business soon!"
Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants:
International Cafe, 209 Hitt Street, (314) 449-4560
- International, primarily Middle Eastern. Appetizer combo is good.
Limited service.
Natural Foods Stores:
Clovers Natural Food, 802 Business Loop 70 E, (314) 449-1650
- Excellent selection of organic, natural, vegetarian and vegan foods.
Kansas City
Vegetarian Restaurants:
City Garden, 1700 Summit, (816) 221-7559
- In a natural foods store. Open daily.
Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants:
Amber Waves, 4305 Main Street, 931-8191
- Macrobiotic. Vegan options. Limited menu "but grainburger platter is
excellent".
Daily Bread, 4501 Genessee, 531-1452
- Natural foods. Menu changes daily, but always with vegetarian soups,
salads, entrees, etc. Vegan options. Closed Sundays.
Shalimar gardens, Shawnee Mission Pkwy & Metcalf Avenue
Eden Alley, 707 W. 47th (basement of Unity Temple), on the Plaza,
(816) 561-5415
- Eclectic. Vegan-friendly. "This restaurant not only has a
wonderful vegetarian selection, but is also host to live music
every Wednsday evening performed by Minarets of the West. Open
Mon-Fri 11am-9pm. Closed Sat & Sun.
The New Jerulsalem Cafe, 431 Westport Road
Pyramids cafe, Broadway & S. 34th
Natural Foods Stores:
City Garden, 1700 Summit, (816) 221-7559
- Has a vegan-friendly deli. "A small all vegetarian whole foods
store. Bulk foods, organic products, complete deli and bakery.
They have an organic garden across the street and grow produce,
herbs and flowers for the store. Coffee and tea counter.
Vegetarian restaurant. Friendly owners and employees. A recently
renovated store in a 100 year old building creates a neighborhood
store atmosphere." Open Mon-Fri 8:30am-7pm, Sat 8:30am-6pm, Sun
10am-5pm.
There are at least 6 different home-operated natural foods co-ops in
the Kansas City area, each serving from 10 to 30 families. Jim
Bradley's <jbradley@tyrell.net> wife organizes one of these co-ops.
You can e-mail him for more info. They buy from Blooming Prairie
Warehouse in Iowa and have available to them an unheard-of selection
of natural foods, including fresh, frozen, non-perishable items, and
excellent organic produce.
Overland
Organizations:
Missouri Vegetarian Society
P.O. Box 2345, Overland, MO 63114, (314) 429-2786
Springfield
Vegetarian Restaurants:
Springfield Community Foods, 300 N. Waverly Avenue, (417) 866-1337
(1/2 block NW of intersection of Glenstone Ave and St. Louis Street.
About 3 miles south of I-44 exit 80)
- Whole foods grocery and lunch counter. The only completely
vegetarian restaurant in town. Three creative cooks surprise and
delight me every day. Always available vegan items: brown rice with
deliciously spiced beans & huge salads with perfect dressings.
Variety of sandwiches. Daily specials such as pastas, Indian foods,
unique soups such as kombu, eggplant. Food served Mon-Fri 11:30am-
2pm, Sat 9:30am-2pm. Store open Mon-Sat 9am-6pm.
St. Louis
Vegetarian Restaurants:
Govinda's, 3926 Lindell Blvd, 535-8085
- Hare Krishna lacot-vegetarian restaurant. Vegan options. Buffet.
Closed Saturdays.
The Golden Grocer Cafe, 335 N. Euclid, 367-0405
- Natural foods store. Four entrees daily, sold by weight. Eggless
(often vegan) baked goods. Vegan options. Closed Sundays.
Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants:
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Nobull Cafe, 10477 Old Olive Street Road, 991-9533
- Mostly lacto-ovo vegetarian café/pizza. "Pizza, pasta, and
salads. Rennetless cheese used." Open Mon-Thu 10am-8pm, Fri
10am-2pm, Sun noon-8pm.
Sunshine Inn, 8 1/2 S. Euclid Avenue, 367-1413
- Will substitute soy-cheese for dairy-cheese. Slightly pricey.
Marked as "Reviewer's Choice" in VRG's guide. Open Tue-Fri
11:30am-2:30pm & 5pm-10pm, Sat 11:30am-10pm, Sun 10am-2:30pm &
5pm-9pm. Closed Mon.
La Patisserie, 6269 Delmar Blvd, 725-4902
- Ethnic. Vegetarian sausage for breakfast. Soups, sandwiches,
barbecued tofu.
Caedwell's, #94 Plaza Frontenac, (314) 997-8885
- American with global influence. Vegan-friendly. "Up beat
atmosphere with a menu that has great diversity. Wood burning
oven in a spacious dinning room. Large menu with vegetarian &
vegan options. Executive chef maintains a vegetarian lifestyle,
please let him know of your needs and he well be happy to
suggest menu possibilities." Open Mon-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat
11am-midnight, Sun noon-9pm.
Indian
Star of India, 4569 LaClede Avenue, 361-6911
- Vegan-friendly. Many vegetarian options. Lunch buffet $6 (1995).
House of India, 8501 Delmar, (314) 567-6850
- Vegan-friendly. All you can eat buffet. "Hot means Hot! at this
restaurant." "Has an excellent lunch buffet with mostly
vegetarian dishes (many are vegan)." Open daily 11:30am-2:30pm &
5pm-10pm.
Pakistani
Koh-i-noor, 608 Eastgate Avenue, 721-3796
- Vegetarian appetizers and main dishes.
Ethiopian
Red Sea, 6511 Delmar Blvd, 863-0099
- "Many" vegetarian dishes. Vegan options. Traditional style with
injera bread.
Middle-Eastern
International Food & Bakery & Cafeteria Almadenah, 3586 Adie Road,
(314) 298-8586
- Vegan-friendly. Bakery & food store with small lunch bar. Vegan
falafel, spinach pie, fava bean salad, tabbouleh. "Fresh baked
on premises! Assorted pita breads. Family-owned. Open Mon-Sat
10am-8:30pm, Sun 11am-6pm.
Saleem's, 6501 Delmar Blvd, 721-7947
- Lebanese. Vegetarian appetizers, platter, and eggplant dish
offered. Closed Sundays.
Italian/Pizza
California Pizza Kitchen, 1493 St. Louis Galleria, 863-4500
- "Fantastic cheeseless pizza (non-vegan): Roasted eggplant with
sun-dried tomatos, garlic and fresh spinach on a whole wheat
crust, served with a light honey-mustard dressing. None of their
pizza crusts are vegan, as they all contain dairy products of
some sort. Only one size: individual. Pastas, salads. The
Tuscan Bean Soup is made without meat stock. Smoke-free."
Mexican
Flaco's Tacos, 2 locations:
3852 Lindell (at Vandeventer), 534-TACO (open daily 11am-9pm)
6th & Pine, downtown, 231-TACO
- Mexican fast-food. Vegan-friendly. "Huge vegan burrito &
all-u-want soft drinks/iced tea. Accommodating. Some vegetarian
dishes have cheese/sour cream."
Thai
Thai Country Cafe, 6223 Delmar, 862-0787
- Thai. "Vegetarian appetizers. Will substitute tofu for meat in
most entrees. Very reasonable prices." "Ask them to not use
fish sauce or other non-vegetarian ingredients in their
vegetarian dishes."
Natural Foods Stores:
The Golden Grocer Cafe, 335 N. Euclid, 367-0405
Nancy's Natural Foods, 4474 Shaw, 771-7721
St. Peters
Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants:
Erio's Ristorante, 951 Jungerman Road, (314) 928-0112
- Italian pizza. "Has many meat free pasta dishes, vegans could have
them hold the cheese (what about eggs in the pasta?)! Also
excellent pizza. Warning, salad dressing is anchovy based." Closed
Sun.
Natural Foods Stores:
Nutrition Stop, 4101 Mexico Road, (314) 928-7550
- "Has some fresh organic fruits. Lots of other items for vegetarian
diets. Vitamins." Open Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat 9am-5pm.
University City
Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants:
Brandt's Market and Cafe, 6525 Delmar, (314) 727-3663
- Natural foods. Veggie burgers, black bean chili, pizza, etc. Vegan
options. Open daily.
Red Sea, 6511 Delmar, (314) 863-0099
- Ethiopian. "Several" vegetarian dishes. Open daily for dinner,
Wed-Sat for lunch.
Webster Groves
Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants:
The Natural Fact, 7919 Big Bend Blvd, 961-2442
- Mostly lacto-vegetarian natural foods. Vegan-friendly. "Offers a
variety of lacto-vegetarian and vegan dishes, including salads,
pastas, veggie-burgers, stir-fry, and burritos. Alter-ego of
Natural Fact Foods, a catering service." Open for lunch.
The Webster Grill and Cafe, 8127 Big Bend Blvd, (314) 962-0564
- New American. Vegetarian stir-fry, falafel, salads, sandwiches.
Vegan options. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Breakfasts on
weekends.
Natural Foods Stores:
The Natural Way, 8110 Big Bend, (314) 961-3541
Guide maintainer
Last complete update: February 2, 1996