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The (Non-Dairy) Cream of the Crop: #8 ORLANDO, FLORIDA
Time and again, vegetarian food companies tell PETA they're "surprised" by the demand for vegetarian food products in the Sunshine State. But it's really no surprise, considering Florida's mix of health-conscious golden-agers and the bold and beautiful, that young and old are lining up for a healthier lifestyle. Veg living and dining in Orlando has made tremendous leaps forward in the past few years, but there have always been options. The three to beat vegetarian restaurants in Orlando are Garden Cafe, A Taste of India and Khasiyat. There are many vegetarian friendly places and among those, Tony's Deli has the best vegetarian falafel sandwiches and stuffed grape leaves. Particularly special to Orlando is the Grassroots Cafe, a vegan hotdog cart with vegan chili-cheese dogs are out of this world (he offers 8 different hot toppings and all the cold fixings too). He works weeknights and weekends downtown and recently he has expanded to also offering vegan chili-cheese nachos! For veg living, Orlando has health food stores Whole Foods, Chamberlains (local store for Wild Oats) and Economy Health Foods (7th Day Adventist store) make going vegetarian convenient and easy. And while you are in Orlando don't forget Disney World, where vegetarian CEO Michael Eisner has made sure that there are lots of vegetarian selections and an actual vegetarian guide to eating there!
KHASIYAT
528B Lancaster Road
Orlando, FL
407-888-2147
TASTE OF INDIA
9251 S. Orange Blossom Trail
Orlando, FL
407-855-4622
GARDEN CAFE
810 W. Colonial Dr.
Orlando, FL
407-999-9799
GRASSROOTS CAFÉ
114 N. Orange Ave. (Orange and Washington)
Orlando, FL
407-540-0795
CHAMBERLAINS MARKET & CAFE
7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd
Orlando, FL
407-352-2130
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