Vegetarian Restaurants in Hartford, Ct

Is the restaurant vegetarian, or 'sort- of' vegetarian ? That is a very important question to many people who have chosen to refrain from eating meat. Increasingly, the word 'vegetarian' is appearing on restaurant menus across America. From fast- food chains, to 4- star hotels, meatless options are populating the dining landscape in a big way. Grilled Portobello Mushroom sandwiches, curried Tofu, sweet potato wraps and BBQ Veggie Burgers are being embraced and devoured by
more hungry diners than ever before.

The Hartford, Ct area is no exception. At quite a few local restaurants, items such as Hummus, Falafel and Tofu are popular menu choices.Veggie- Burgers are now being offered by giant fast- food chains. To the practicing or serious vegetarian or vegan however, use of dairy products, artificial flavorings and utensils that also touch meat are issues that can best be avoided by only patronizing restaurants that are exclusively vegetarian and/ or vegan.

If You are seeking restaurants in Hartford, Ct that are exclusively Vegetarian,please let me save You some steps as I present a listing of Vegetarian Restaurants in Hartford, Ct.

The Alchemy Juice Bar- Cafe'..203 New Britain Avenue, Hartford, Ct..(860)246-5700..Hours of operation..Monday- Friday..7:00 am- 8:30 pm..Saturday..11:00 am- 8:00 pm..Sunday..11:00 am- 6:00 pm
Bright, colorful and lively, Alchemy is a popular destination spot among students from the nearby campus of Trinity College. Owned by a friendly young couple named John and Imani, Alchemy is not only a juice bar, but they also serve creative vegetarian, vegan, macrobiotic and raw food breakfast, lunch and dinner options. They claim that their food is 99% organic. Breakfast choices include.Muffins, Eggs, Scrambled Tofu, Quiche, pancakes, french toast, bagels and breakfast burritos. Wraps and Sandwiches include.." The Alchemist"..Baked Yams, Olives, Red peppers, Avocado, sesame oil..Spicy Tofu Wrap, Southwestern vegetarian Chili Burger, Portobello Burger and Avocado Sandwich..Entrees are variations based on Brown Rice with Black Beans and Vegetables. Soups and Salads are delicious. Desserts include organic Ice Cream and Fruit and Yogurt. They offer an extensive line of 100% organic Fruit and Milkshake Smoothies as well as Coffees, Teas, Juices and Juice Drinks.

Alchemy Juice Bar is not just a vegetarian Restaurant however, they also have an on- site Shiva Shakti Yoga Studio, where they offer classes.Other diversions at Alchemy are an Organic Oxygen Bar, massage and healing by their 'body workers', a wireless internet connection for customers to tap into, organic wine- tastings and they even offer something called "Tea and Tub", where, for $10.00, You can soak your feet in a hot foot bath and sip hot tea.

It's Only Natural Restaurant..386 Main Street(rear of Main Street Market), Middletown, Ct..(860) 346- 9210..Hours of Operation..Monday - Thursday..11:30 am- 9:00 pm..Friday- Saturday..11:30 am- 10:00 pm..Sunday..11:30 am- 3:00 pm
Even though this fantastic restaurant is not located within the city limits of Hartford, it is in Hartford County, just a 20 minute drive down I- 91 from Hartford. Connecticut's pre-eminent Vegetarian restaurant, ION, as it is called, is a very popular eating place close to the campus of Wesleyan University. Owner/Chef Mark Shadle is a culinary master, creating vegetarian dishes that even a diehard meat and potatoes fan would enjoy. Some of his creations include Tempura- Sweet Potato Chips, Tempeh 'Crabcakes, Blackened Tempeh Patties, Curried Tofu and Sweet Potato Enchiladas.Other menu items include Pierogis, Vegan Nachos, Pizzas, Tuna Melts and Angel- Hair Pasta with White Beans and Pesto. Desserts at this Vegetarian, Vegan and Macrobiotic Restaurant are superb. Standouts include a Chocolate Mousse Cake with a chocolate CousCous crust , a Banana Cake and a Gingerbread Cake. A special attraction at ION is their onsite Art Gallery, which features local artists.ION also features an extensive Wine list as well as a large selection of Beers.

Lion's Den Vegetarian Restaurant..403 1/2 Woodland Street, Hartford, Ct..(860)241-0512..Hours of Operation..Call for specific hours.
A small, basic, no- frills operation, Lion's Den is a counter- service, primarily take- out restaurant in the heart of the city. Offering Vegetarian and Vegan Caribbean cooking. Ackee Stew, Rice and beans and Veggie Burgers are very popular here. Prices are very reasonable and the food is tasty. No credit cards accepted.

Kebra Negast..248 Sisson Avenue, Hartford, Ct..(860)523-1104..Hours of Operation..Call for specific hours.
A combination Bakery and Restaurant, Kebra Negast offers "Ital", or vital, healthy Rasta cooking.With the Reggae music pulsing throughout and the framed posters of Bob Marley and Haile Selassie adorning the walls, You'll know right away that this is Authentic Vegetarian and Vegan Jamaican food. Some of the delicious menu offerings include..Ackee Stew, Veggie Burgers, Brown Stew (with meatlike textured vegetable protein ), curried potatoes and zucchini and some items named "un- chicken" and " BBQ un- ribs".