Vegan and vegetarian food in Madison, WI: plant-based restaurants, cafés and menus

Fully plant-based or vegetarian

• Jardin (829 E. Washington Ave., in Robinia Courtyard): a globally inspired, plant-based dinner menu that rotates regularly. Everything at the bar is vegan too, including the wine, liquor, beer and non-alcoholic drinks.
• BeneBlends (558 Junction Rd.; also 208 E. Verona Ave., Verona): smoothies, smoothie bowls and cold-pressed juices, with a menu that is entirely vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free. Bowls include Tropical Acai and Blueberry Pie.
• Mother Fool's Coffeehouse (1101 Williamson St.): a coffeehouse that has been dairy-free since 1994. Drinks come with oat or soy milk and every baked good is vegan.
• Black Cat Café and Gallery (183 W. Main St., Stoughton): a vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free and peanut-free menu alongside rotating work by featured artists.

Diners, brunch and cafés

• Monty's Blue Plate Diner (2089 Atwood Ave.): a 1950s-style diner with breakfast all day and a menu that marks vegetarian (v) and vegan (vg) items. Look for the Tofu Scrambler, Vegan Pancakes, Veggie Loaf of The Gods, Sweet Potato Curry and vegan shakes and pies.
• Marigold Kitchen (118 S. Pinckney St., near the Capitol Square): breakfast, brunch and lunch with gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian dishes marked, including a three-grain tempeh bowl.
• Black Locust Cafe (829 E. Washington Ave.): a menu of sweet and savory crepes, bing sandwiches and breakfast that it describes as "omnivore, vegetarian, and vegan-friendly all at once." The kitchen closes at 3 p.m., with coffee, beer and kombucha into the evening.
• Everly (2701 Monroe St.): a veggie-forward, California-inspired menu with meat options too; vegan, vegetarian and gluten-sensitive dishes are marked.
• Weary Traveler Freehouse (1201 Williamson St.): a Williamson Street bar and kitchen that lists vegan and gluten-free dishes, including seasonal salads with vegan options.

Indian, Thai, Tibetan, Vietnamese and Ethiopian

• Taj Indian Cuisine & Bar (444 S. Park St.): a large vegetarian section, with paneer, chana, dal, aloo and vegetable curries that can be prepared vegan. Dishes include Chana Masala, Dal Makhni and Malai Kofta.
• Thulasi Kitchen (515 Junction Rd.): regional Indian cooking that says it has "a wide range of Vegan and Vegetarian Options."
• Curry in the Box (2907 University Ave.; also 3050 Cahill Main, Fitchburg): Thai curries where the majority of sauces are vegetarian and vegan, with tofu or vegetables in place of meat. Try the Sweet Potato Curry or Jungle Curry Tofu.
• Sa-Bai Thong (2840 University Ave. and 6802 Odana Rd.): Thai restaurant with many vegetarian and vegan options, made without fish or oyster sauce.
• Tibet Kitchen (703 S. Gammon Rd.): says it has vegetarian and vegan friendly dishes, including Veggie Momo, Eggplant Stir Fry and Tingmo Bread.
• Ha Long Bay (1353 Williamson St.): Vietnamese, Thai and Lao dishes with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-sensitive items marked and plenty of tofu options.
• Buraka (1210 Williamson St.): Ethiopian and East African food served with injera, with vegetarian choices such as peanut stew and lentils.

Pizza, Italian, Mediterranean and bowls

• Bar Corallini (2004 Atwood Ave.): has a dedicated vegan menu, including a Vegan Antipasti Board, Vegan Cacio e Pepe, Vegan Paccheri and a Vegan Margherita pizza. Ask your server for the vegan preparation; the vegan Parmesan contains cashews.
• Molten Monkey (912 E. Johnson St.): Detroit-style pizza with several pies labeled vegan option, including What up Dough and Umami Bomby, and vegan mozzarella for the 3 Cheese Pizza.
• Ian's Pizza (319 N. Frances St. and 100 State St.): says its vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options stand out, with specialty vegan toppings and "vegan-able pizzas."
• Banzo (2105 Sherman Ave.): Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food with falafel (including a sweet potato version), hummus and baba ghanoush; the restaurant has plenty of vegan and vegetarian dishes.

Around the area

• Middleton: Forage Kitchen (8430 Old Sauk Rd.) says it is vegan and vegetarian-friendly; you can build a completely vegan bowl from vegetables, grains and proteins such as tofu or tempeh.
• Verona: BeneBlends has a second shop at 208 E. Verona Ave. (see above).
• Stoughton: the vegetarian Black Cat Café and Gallery (183 W. Main St.).

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