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Bom Dia Cafe
47 India St ~ : +1-207-400-6818
Inexpensive -- Lacto, American, Honey, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Spot for coffee, açai bowls, smoothies and bagels. Offers a Bom Dia bowl, strawberry alarm smoothie and a bagel with avocado. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 7:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Green Elephant Vegetarian Bistro
608 Congress St ~ : +1-207-347-3111
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Thai, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Fusion -- Additional Info: Pan Asian cuisine restaurant est. 2007. Offers an extensive menu with the majority of dishes being vegan; all are clearly labelled. Items include spring rolls, dumplings, hot & spicy soy sticks, nuggets, spicy green leaves salad, tempura asparagus salad, various stir fried vegetable dishes, noodles dishes, fried rice dishes, curries, and sides. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm, Tue-Sun 5:00pm-9:30pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Arcadia
504 Congress St ~ : +1-207-747-4958
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Pizza, Beer/Wine, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Arcade bar offering vegan choices including pizzas with vegan cheese, veggie dog and vegan mushroom parm sandwich. Accepts credit cards. Mon 5:00pm-1:00am, Wed-Sun 5:00pm-1:00am -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Asmara
51 Oak St ~ : +1-207-253-5122
Moderate -- Beer/Wine, African, Eritrean, Ethiopian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Eritrean cuisine, like Ethiopian, includes spiced vegetable, potato, and lentil dishes. Here no dairy or egg is used in the dishes. Meal is served on a communal teff bread, so it may be advised to have separate breads for vegan/non-vegan diners. Monday is by reservation only. Reported open January 2023. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Sat 11:30am-9:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Banh Appetit
171 Cumberland Ave ~ : +1-207-613-9399
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Take-out, Vietnamese, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Vietnamese restaurant with a few vegan dishes such as a banhi mi sandwich. NOTE: Reported August 2023 to have limited vegan options – please send updates to HappyCow. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 11:00am-7:00pm, Sat 11:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Bayside American Cafe
98 Portland St ~ : +1-207-774-0005
Moderate -- American, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Has a couple of vegan wraps, and tempeh is available as a side dish. Formerly Bintliff's American Cafe. Near Deering Oaks Park. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 7:00am-2:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Bird & Co
539 Deering Ave ~ : +1-207-747-4056
Moderate -- Lacto, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Mexican, Fusion, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Tex-Mex restaurant serving labeled vegan dishes including tofu tacos, Brussels sprout tacos and mango salad. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon 9:00am-5:00pm, Tue-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri 12:00pm-10:00pm, Sat 10:00am-10:00pm, Sun 10:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Bissell Brothers
38 Resurgam Pl ~ : +1-207-808-8258
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Western, Beer/Wine, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Brewery eatery with several labeled vegan items, including mushroom chopped cheese, a pickle plate, and hummus. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Thu 11:00am-7:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-8:30pm, Sun 11:00am-5:30pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Boda
671 Congress St ~ : +1-207-347-7557
Moderate -- Thai, Beer/Wine, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Thai kitchen and street vendor inspired tapas and skewer bar. Menu marks vegan and gluten free dishes. Also has a full bar. Rustic ambiance. Associated with the nearby Green Elephant Vegetarian Bistro. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Wed 5:00pm-9:00pm, Thu-Sat 5:00pm-11:00pm, Sun 5:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Brickyard Hollow
9 Commercial St ~ : +1-207-808-8247
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Pizza, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Brewery serving beer, cocktails and pizzas. Offers vegan choices such as pizzas with vegan cheese & pepperoni, bowls with fried tofu, appetizers and salads. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm, Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Cantina Calafia
46 Pine St ~ : +1-207-347-8267
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Organic, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Mexican, Latin, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Alta- and Baja-California-Mexican cuisine with weekly vegan specials such as mushroom and vegan cheese rolled tacos with avocado salsa. Also offers regular vegan tacos, sopes, and seasonal dishes. Several vegetarian dishes can be made vegan upon request, such as potato tacos. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Thu 4:30pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 4:30pm-9:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Chaval
58 Pine St ~ : +1-207-772-1110
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Spanish, Gluten-free, Honey, Iberian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Upscale Spanish/Iberian restaurant with a bar, outdoor patio, and private "greenhouse" seating areas. Offers a few vegan items such as entrees, roasted parsnips, carrot tartare, as well as other items that can be made vegan. Ask about daily specials. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon 4:30pm-9:30pm, Wed-Sun 4:30pm-9:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Cheese Louise
363 Fore St ~ : +1-207-536-0257
Moderate -- Lacto, American, International, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. All sandwiches can be made vegan with dairy free cheese. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-1:00am, Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Chipotle
195 Kennebec St ~ : +1-207-761-9711
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Mexican, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 11:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Cong Tu Bot
57 Washington Ave ~ : +1-207-221-8022
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Asian, Vietnamese, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe serving Vietnamese street food. Vegan choices include curry noodle soup, spicy noodle stir-fry, fried rice, cabbage salad, and seasonal specials. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon 2:00pm-9:00pm, Thu-Sun 2:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Crown Jewel
255 Diamond Ave, Great Diamond Island ~ : +1-207-766-3000
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, American, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. As of Dec 2019, one of the chefs is vegan, so there are many vegan items on the menu, including hand cut fries, mixed olives and carrot lox and not listed on the menu is the Beyond Meat burger and vegan mushroom ravioli. Menu is seasonal. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Crunchy Poke
426 Fore St ~ : +1-207-835-0838
Moderate -- Fast food, Take-out, Asian, Fusion, Hawaiian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Poke bowl eatery offering a large variety of toppings. Has tofu cubes and inari tofu. Build your bowl with the vegan toppings, and ask for a vegan sauce. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Daily Greens
28 Monument Square ~ : +1-207-747-4920
Inexpensive -- Lacto, American, Fast food, Salad bar, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Salad restaurant. Choose the ingredients and dressings you'd like for your salad. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 10:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Dina's Cuisine
845r Forest Ave ~ : +1-207-956-7211
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Mediterranean, Delivery, Take-out, Bakery, Middle Eastern, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mediterranean restaurant with vegan falafel, hummus, dips, and pitas. Check ahead to confirm hours. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Elevation Burger
205 Commercial St ~ : +1-207-775-6800
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Organic, Fast food, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Empire Chinese Kitchen
575 Congress St ~ : +1-207-747-5063
Moderate -- Chinese, Beer/Wine, Asian, Fusion, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Modern style Asian fusion and dim sum restaurant. Could get vegan dumplings, vegetable stir-fry, a few of the appetizers, plus noodle dish without the meat - be sure to specify. Prices are moderate to slightly expensive. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon 11:30am-9:00pm, Wed-Sat 11:30am-10:00pm, Sun 11:30am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle St ~ : +1-207-774-8538
Expensive -- Lacto, Ovo, American, International, Beer/Wine, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Seafood restaurant offering a vegan tofu sandwich with nori chips. Reservations recommended. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-11:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

EVO Restaurant and Bar
443 Fore St ~ : +1-207-358-7830
Expensive -- Lacto, Mediterranean, Beer/Wine, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mediterranean restaurant and wine bar. Has a vegetarian and vegan tasting menu option. Staff know about the ingredients and will assist and accommodate - just ask. Upscale atmosphere, overlooks a busy street. Reservations required. Tue-Thu 4:30pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 4:30pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Flatbread Company
5, 72 Commercial St ~ : +1-207-772-8777
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, Italian, Organic, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Chain of restaurants specializing in wood-fired flatbread pizzas and organic salads. Has vegan flatbread as well vegan dessert. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:30am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Forage Market
123 Washington Ave ~ : +1-207-274-6800
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Western, Bakery, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe that shares a space with Broadturn Farms (local florists). They have a vegan sandwich that’s always available and most times have a vegan cake option and a vegan panini special. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Fri 7:00am-1:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-1:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Hi Bombay
1 Pleasant St ~ : +1-207-772-8767
Moderate -- Lacto, Indian, Fast food, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Indian restaurant offering a large vegetarian section on the menu. Most of those items can be made vegan. Note: fried vegetable appetizers are fried in a shared fryer. Accepts credit cards. Mon 11:30am-3:00pm, 4:30pm-9:00pm, Wed-Sat 11:30am-3:00pm, Wed-Thu 4:30pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 4:00pm-9:30pm, Sun 12:00pm-3:00pm, 4:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Keg and Kraken
653 Congress St ~ : +1-207-619-7505
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Thai, Take-out, Asian, Fusion, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Thai and Asian-fusion restaurant with a menu that labels vegan options, including coconut soup, three curries, scallion pancakes, and sushi rolls. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Sun 4:30pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

LB Kitchen
249 Congress St ~ : +1-207-775-2695
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Organic, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe offering vegan sandwiches, bowls, salads, and more. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 8:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Leonardo's Pizza
415 Forest Ave (at Baxter Blvd) ~ : +1-207-775-4444
Moderate -- Lacto, American, Pizza, Delivery, Take-out, Take-out only, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Take-out only, no dine-in. Vegans could get olive oil garlic sauce and Salvation pizza. Or make your own pizza with soy cheese, organic wheat crust, and vegetables. Has a gluten free crust. Take-out only. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 11:00am-12:00am, Sun 11:00am-11:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

LFK
188A State St ~ : +1-207-899-3277
Moderate -- Lacto, American, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Bar and burger restaurant but has a few vegan choices are on the menu. Seat yourself, casual. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 6:00pm-1:00am -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Little Pig
722b Congress St ~ : +1-207-536-0099
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Thai, Take-out, Asian, Fusion, Vietnamese, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Takeaway window serving Vietnamese and Thai cuisine with a limited menu offering vegan-friendly banh mi and chive cakes. Outdoor seating available in the spring/summer months. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon 11:30am-8:30pm, Fri-Sun 11:30am-8:30pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Mainely Noods
658 Congress St ~ : +1-207-536-4014
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Made-to-order noodle bowl bar, much like chipotle or subway but for noodle bowls. Many labeled vegan appetizers/sides include kimchi, veggie dumplings, dumpling soup, pickled cucumber and daikon, and seaweed salad. Vegan noodle bowl topping options include vegan curry broth, clear veggie broth, peanuts, cilantro, cabbage, carrots, tofu, veggie dumplings, bok choy, bean sprouts, cucumber, corn, edamame, daikon. Mon-Fri 11:30am-3:00pm, Mon 4:00pm-8:30pm, Tue 4:30pm-8:30pm, Wed 4:00pm-8:30pm, Thu-Fri 4:30pm-8:30pm, Sat 12:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Maiz Colombian Street Food
621 Forest Ave ~ : +1-207-400-2881
Inexpensive -- Gluten-free, Colombian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Small gluten free venue in the Public Market House selling arepas, which are gluten-free. Arepas are a corn-based outer shell with fillings inside, like beans, corn, avocado, chickpea and cauliflower stew. Ask for the vegan ones. Relocated from 28 Monument Square. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sat 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Mekong Asian Bistro
865 Forest Ave ~ : +1-207-773-8424
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers Thai food which can be made vegan on request. Includes curries, noodle dishes and appetizers. Mon-Sat 11:00am-9:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Mi Sen
630 Congress St ~ : +1-207-747-4838
Moderate -- Thai, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Extensive menu of Thai soups plus a number of standard Thai noodle and rice dishes. Veg options are labeled on the menu. Let your server know if veg/vegan. Mon-Thu 11:00am-9:30pm, Fri 11:00am-10:00pm, Sat 12:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Mister Bagel
539 Congress St ~ : +1-207-774-8582
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Fast food, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Bagels, pastries, and sandwiches place with several outlets in ME, each one run independently with varying menus. Small shop known for its bagels. Each day a dozen different types of bagels. Has soy cream cheese flavors and keeps on hand plant milk for coffee drinks. This outlet also reported offering vegan soup. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Fri 7:00am-2:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Monte's Fine Foods
788 Washington Ave (at Ocean Ave) ~ : +1-207-613-9873
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, Italian, Organic, Take-out, European, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Neighborhood market featuring imported specialties, local food products and Roman inspired street food with many vegan dishes as well as many vegan, organic and locally made products to purchase. Vegan menu items are clearly marked and include pizza with vegan cheese and vegan pepperoni, buffalo tempeh pizza, vegan Italian sandwich, salad and more. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 9:00am-8:00pm, Fri-Sat 9:00am-9:00pm, Sun 9:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Mr Tuna
28 Monument Square (at Public Market House) ~ : +1-207-805-1240
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Japanese restaurant in the public market. Offers three vegetable sushi rolls, edamame, and seaweed salad. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Nura Hummus and Falafel
1 Monument Way ~ : +1-207-536-0065
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Mediterranean, Delivery, Take-out, Middle Eastern, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Falafel and hummus eatery est. 2020. Serves stuffed pita sandwiches, grain bowls, fries and dips. Added meat to the menu January 2021. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Tue-Sat 11:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

OTTO
576 Congress St ~ : +1-207-358-7090
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Pizza, Italian, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: This location also serves alcohol. Delivery not available. Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

OTTO - East End
225 Congress St ~ : +1-207-358-7870
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Pizza, Italian, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: This location also serves alcohol. Delivery not available. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

OTTO - Read St
250 Read St ~ : +1-207-358-7551
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Pizza, Italian, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: This location also serves alcohol. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Pai Men Miyake
188 State St ~ : +1-207-541-9204
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers vegan sushi, vegan ramen, seaweed salad, edamame and many vegetarian dishes that can be made vegan. Knowledgeable staff. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Wed 11:30am-11:00pm, Thu-Sat 11:30am-1:00am, Sun 11:30am-12:00am -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Papi
18 Exchange St ~ : +1-207-808-8031
Moderate -- Lacto, Organic, Puerto Rican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Puerto Rican restaurant at the old port downtown. Chef can veganize most dishes on the menu, including lentil empnadas, sweet corn fritters, plantain chips and more. Reservations required. Mon 4:00pm-9:00pm, Tue-Thu 4:00pm-10:00pm, Fri 4:00pm-12:00am, Sat 12:00pm-12:00am, Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Pom's Thai Taste Restaurant and Noodle House
571 Congress St ~ : +1-207-772-7999
Inexpensive -- Ovo, Thai, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. With the Thai noodle bowl, you could choose your own ingredients: noodles, broth, veggies. There is one full page of vegetarian items, not just appetizers but main entrees as well, with veg chicken option. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Portland Pie Co.
51 York St ~ : +1-207-772-1231
Moderate -- Lacto, American, Pizza, Italian, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Pizza and sandwich restaurant with several locations. Has vegan cheese as add-on to create your own pizza or substitute on a veggie pizza from the menu. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Wed 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-12:00am, Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Red Sea
30 Washington Ave ~ : +1-207-805-1488
Moderate -- Take-out, African, Eritrean, Ethiopian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Ethiopian/Eritrean cuisine serving spiced vegetable, lentil, and potato dishes. This restaurant opened in Mar 2014. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Sun 11:30am-9:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Rose Foods
428 Forest Ave ~ : +1-207-835-0991
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Fast food, Take-out, Bakery, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Bagelry where you could get tofu cream cheese for your bagel. Mon-Sun 7:00am-2:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Sabieng
21 Forest Ave ~ : +1-207-253-5311
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Thai, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Gluten-free, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Thai restaurant with a variety of tofu curries, stir-fry dishes, noodles, and spring rolls that can be made vegan upon request. Specify vegan, no egg, and no fish/oyster sauce when ordering. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Fri 11:00am-9:00pm, Sat 11:30am-9:00pm, Sun 11:30am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Sichuan Kitchen
612 Congress St ~ : +1-207-536-7226
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Chinese, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Chinese restaurant with some vegan dishes, plus other dishes which could possibly be made vegan - ask. Note that reports have been made about being served meat in vegetarian/vegan dishes. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Wed 11:30am-9:00pm, Thu-Sat 11:30am-10:00pm, Sun 11:30am-9:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Sur Lie
11 Free St ~ : +1-207-956-7350
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Western, Beer/Wine, Take-out, European, Gluten-free, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Upscale tapas restaurant with vegan options, such as arugula salad, asparagus fries, dumplings, and more. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Wed-Sat 5:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Taco Escobarr
548 Congress St ~ : +1-207-541-9097
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Mexican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mexican bar and restaurant with vegan choices. Menu includes vegetarian dishes that can easily be made vegan upon request. Examples include tacos and burritos with butternut squash and black bean filling. Specify no dairy when ordering. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-1:00am -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Tandoor
88 Exchange St ~ : +1-207-775-4259
Moderate -- Lacto, Indian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Indian restaurant with labeled vegan options, including soups and curry. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 11:00am-2:00pm, Mon-Thu 4:00pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 4:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-2:00pm, 4:00pm-9:30pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Thai Tree
571 Congress St ~ : +1-207-772-7999
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Thai, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Asian, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Thai restaurant with vegan dishes and vegetarian dishes that can easily be made vegan upon request. Example items include papaya salad with sticky rice, spring rolls, chive dumplings, soy nugget skewers, salt and pepper tofu, mushroom skewers and more. Specify vegan when ordering. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 11:00am-2:30pm, Mon-Thu 4:00pm-9:00pm, Fri 4:00pm-10:00pm, Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The Friendly Toast
211 Fore Street ~ : +1-207-536-1672
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Gluten-free, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. New England group of diner-style restaurants with bar. Offers all-day breakfast and marked vegan options, including vegan mac n cheese, pancakes, tofu scramble, breakfast burrito, veggie burger, and the impossible burger. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 8:00am-3:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The Great Lost Bear
540 Forest Ave ~ : +1-207-772-0300
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Thai, Beer/Wine, Mexican, Asian, Fusion, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Resto-bar with kid-friendly dining. Has a vegetarian menu that includes vegan options, such as burritos, Ruben sandwich, burgers, nachos, buffalo cauliflower, Thai cauliflower, and grilled marinated mushrooms. Has house-made vegan dressings and sauces. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 12:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

The Honey Paw
78 Middle St ~ : +1-207-774-8538
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Fusion, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Asian-fusion with labeled vegan options and additional dishes that can be made vegan upon request. Wheelchair accessible. Mon 11:00am-10:00pm, Thu-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The King's Head Pub
254 Commercial St ~ : +1-207-805-1252
Expensive -- American, Beer/Wine, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Bar and restaurant with 35 or so rotating craft beers on tap. A risotto dish is vegan. Ask which of the vegetarian items can be made vegan. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Thu 12:00pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 12:00pm-11:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

The Proper Cup
500 Forest Ave ~ : +1-207-536-9011
Inexpensive -- Lacto, American, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe offering vegan pastries, and alternative milk options. Mon-Fri 7:00am-1:00pm, Sat-Sun 7:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The Sinful Kitchen
952 Brighton Ave ~ : +1-207-536-0611
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Small brunch place with a tofu scramble and home fries which are vegan. Relocated from 906 Brighton Ave. Mon-Sun 8:00am-2:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The Thirsty Pig
37 Exchange St ~ : +1-207-773-2469
Moderate -- Lacto, American, Fast food, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Makes sausages and offers Maine beers. Vegan choices are labeled, including a bean chili and vegan sausage/bratwurst. Could build-your-own veggie dog. Pub atmosphere. Outdoor seating. Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-1:00am, Sun 12:00pm-8:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

The Works Café
15 Temple St ~ : +1-207-879-2425
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Take-out, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Small cafe chain with vegan dishes including bagels with tofu cream cheese, field green salad, vegetable hummus wrap, harvest vegetable quinoa bowl and fruit smoothies. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 6:00am-7:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Three Dollar Deweys
241 Commercial St ~ : +1-207-772-3310
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, American, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Dive bar with labeled vegan options including jackfruit nachos, burgers, hot dogs and more. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 12:00pm-11:00pm, Sun 9:00am-11:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Twelve
115 Thames St ~ : +1-207-231-3703
Expensive -- Lacto, Ovo, American, International, Beer/Wine, Fusion, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Upscale restaurant with weekly changing prix fix menu that can be found on main website. Always offers one vegan option for each menu section. Example offerings include sweet potato, vegan caesar salad, oyster mushrooms and chocolate sorbet. A la carte menu available upon request. Dinner reservations encouraged. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Thu 5:00pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 5:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 5:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Union Bagel Co.
147 Cumberland Ave ~ : +1-207-747-4400
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Organic, Fast food, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves fish, vegan options available. Bagels and bagel sandwiches. Vegan topping choices include vegan cream cheese, hummus, and Earth Balance. Can add veggies to any sandwich. The avo cruncho bagel sandwich can be made vegan. Vegetarian except for salmon toppings. Accepts credit cards. Thu-Sun 7:00am-1:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Veranda Noodle House
245 Commercial St ~ : +1-207-536-1996
Moderate -- Ovo, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Asian, Vietnamese, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Is knowledgeable of veganism and what menu items can be prepared vegan. Specializes in pho, but has a variety of dishes. Vegetable pho with clear veg broth (can add steamed or fried tofu and/or extra veggies), tofu, pad Thai without egg, other optional veggie stir-fry dishes could possibly be made vegan. Can accommodate large groups, but best to call ahead. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:00am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:30pm, Sun 11:00am-9:30pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Yardie Ting
28 Monument Sq ~ : +1-207-835-0236
Moderate -- Take-out, Caribbean, Jamacian , Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Jamaican cuisine with vegan options - check menu or ask staff. Tue-Thu 11:00am-7:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Yosaku
1 Danforth St ~ : +1-207-780-0880
Moderate -- Japanese, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Elegant interior. Fryer uses "clean" oil so fried tofu comes out tasting only of tofu, not of fish. Try the seaweed salads, vegetarian sushi, and fried tofu served with veggies. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:00pm, Mon-Thu 5:00pm-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 5:00pm-10:30pm, Sat-Sun 12:00pm-3:00pm, Sun 5:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Sticky Sweet
119 Cumberland Ave ~ : +1-857-998-7173
Inexpensive -- Take-out, Gluten-free -- Additional Info: Portland’s first plant-based ice cream shop. Makes ice cream from scratch in small batches without dairy, eggs, gluten, cane sugar, refined sugars, or anything artificial. Organic coconut sugar, organic maple, and dates are the only sweeteners used. Same for fresh waffle cones, and all of the cookies, brownies, caramels, chips, and crumbles that are added to ice creams. Pop ups at local farmer's markets, farms, and events. Check Facebook for latest info. Pints only Saturdays 2-4pm. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Fri-Sun 2:00pm-8:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Totally Awesome Vegan Food Truck
Portland Area ~ : +1-207-420-8341
Moderate -- Take-out -- Additional Info: Portland, Maine chef Tony DiPhillipo makes and serves all-vegan junk food from his 80's synthwave themed zombie apocalypse survival vehicle. Thu-Sat 12:00pm-2:30pm, Sun 11:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Bake Maine
122 Washington Ave ~ : +1-207-747-4138
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Take-out, Bakery, European, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Cafe and bakery offering vegan and adaptable baked goods (such as focaccia, potato bun and tortilla wrap), breakfast and lunch dishes. Mon-Sun 8:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Baristas and Bites
469 Fore St ~ : +1-207-773-0800
Moderate -- Delivery, Take-out, Bakery -- Additional Info: Previously a non-veg cafe, now offers pick up of pre-ordered vegan pastries. Min. order 12. Mon-Fri 10:00am-2:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Blake Orchard Juicery
561 Forest Ave ~ : +1-207-536-7983
Moderate -- International, Juice bar, Take-out, Honey, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Juice bar offering smoothies, fresh juice, and healthy bowls. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 8:00am-2:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Chocolats Passion
175 Spring St, Suite D ~ : +1-207-536-0496
Moderate -- Lacto, Take-out, Bakery, French, Honey -- Additional Info: Chocolate shop that offers a box of four vegan chocolate bars, two vegan truffles, and vegan fruit gummies. Relocated from 189 Brackett St. Accepts credit cards. Wed-Sun 12:00pm-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Coffee By Design
1 Diamond St ~ : +1-207-780-6767
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Western, Take-out -- Additional Info: Coffee shop offering a labeled vegan tempeh focaccia sandwich, several vegan bakery items, and plant milk for drinks. NOTE: Reported September 2024 to have limited vegan options – please send updates to HappyCow. Relocated from 67 India St. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 7:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Dean's Sweets - Cove St
54 Cove St ~ : +1-207-899-3664
Moderate -- -- Additional Info: Chocolate shop offering vegan options including dark chocolate and truffle flavors made with coconut cream or orange juice as well as solid bars, peppermint bark, chocolate animal figures, and chocolate covered large pretzels. Mon-Sat 12:00pm-6:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Dean's Sweets - Fore St
475 Fore St ~ : +1-207-899-3664
Moderate -- Take-out -- Additional Info: Chocolate shop offering vegan options including dark chocolate and truffle flavors made with coconut cream or orange juice as well as solid bars, peppermint bark, chocolate animal figures, and chocolate covered large pretzels. Mon-Sun 10:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Falafel Mafia
197 E Promenade ~ : +1-207-468-5124
Inexpensive -- Mediterranean, Take-out, Catering, Middle Eastern -- Additional Info: Falafel food truck with warm pitas and falafels, two of which are sandwiches, plus a falafel bowl and schwarma fries. Also has beverages. Serves meat from time to time. -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Five Seasons Cooking School
87 Saint Lawrence St ~ : +1-207-233-6846
Inexpensive -- Catering -- Additional Info: Maine based private chef Lisa Silverman offers cooking classes, wellness coaching, and catering for events. Focus is on macrobiotics and whole foods. -- Rating: Not rated yet

Fred's Fried Dough
104 Exchange St ~ :
Inexpensive -- Lacto -- Additional Info: Offers vegan-friendly fried dough with seasonal vegan toppings. Check social media for location updates. -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Gorgeous Gelato
434 Fore St ~ : +1-207-699-4309
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Italian gelato shop with vegan ice cream and sorbet options, which are labeled "vegan ok." Features Vegan Gelato Fridays where half of the day's selection are vegan. Flavors change with sample one such as chocolate mint, hazelnut, apple pie, and rose. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 9:00am-10:00pm, Sat 9:00am-11:00pm, Sun 9:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Heritage Seaweed
61 India St (at Congress St & Commercial St) ~ : +1-207-613-9744
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Specialty shop focused on all-things-seaweed, including dulse, kelp, kombu, nori, wakame and Irish moss. Also sells seaweed-based vegan pickles, salsa, hot sauce, seasonings, tea and skincare items. Mon-Sun 11:30am-5:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Maine Animal Coalition
PO Box 6683 ~ : +1-207-733-2215
-- -- Additional Info: Sponsors a Vegetarian Food Festival every summer in Portland. Goal is to educate people about ways to reduce animal suffering. -- Rating: Not rated yet

Mount Desert Island Ice Cream
51 Exchange St ~ : +1-207-210-3432
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Seasonal operation mid-March to October months only. Small ice cream shop serving ice cream and several flavors of sorbet daily. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Tue 11:00am-11:00pm, Wed 1:00pm-11:00pm, Thu 11:00am-11:00pm, Sat 11:00am-11:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Portland Food Co-op
290 Congress St ~ : +1-207-805-1599
-- -- Additional Info: Cooperative grocery store offers a number of vegan prepared foods, including tofu salad, sandwiches and wraps, veggie bento boxes, and stew. Also features many local and organic products. Cooperative ownership, but non-members are also welcome. Mon-Sun 8:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Root Wild Kombucha
135 Washington Ave ~ : +1-207-303-9043
Moderate -- Beer/Wine -- Additional Info: Brewery with kombucha and ales brewed from locally farmed and foraged ingredients. Offers flights, pours, cans, growlers, and kegs. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 12:00pm-7:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-7:00pm, Sun 11:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Rosemont Market
88 Congress St ~ : +1-207-773-7888
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: A small neighborhood market with several locations. Offer a number of veg*n prepared foods (e.g., dips and spreads, noodles) and boxed goods (e.g., crackers, chips). Also sells organic produce, locally baked breads, and beer and wine. Mon-Sat 8:00am-7:00pm, Sun 9:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Soakology
511 Congress St ~ : +1-207-879-7625
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Take-out -- Additional Info: A downtown spa and teahouse with a relaxing vibe. The spa offers a variety of relaxing foot soaks and massages. The tea house offers vegan milks and a couple vegan bakery items (not clearly labeled) but staff is knowledgeable. Recommended to try the vegan blueberry bar. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Wed-Sun 10:00am-7:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Tandem Coffee
122 Anderson St ~ : +1-207-760-4440
Moderate -- Lacto, Western, Take-out -- Additional Info: Coffee shop and roastery offering coffee and tea with plant milks available. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 8:00am-1:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

The Gelato Fiasco
425 Fore St ~ : +1-207-699-4314
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Gelato shop offering labeled vegan flavors. Locally made in the Old Port. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-11:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

The Grateful Cup
46 Veranda St ~ : +1-207-712-0239
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Juice bar, Take-out, Honey, Breakfast -- Additional Info: A juice bar serving smoothies, salads and soup in the winter, most of which are vegan (not clearly labeled). Some items contain honey, plus whey powder is an add-on choice. Mon-Tue 7:30am-4:00pm, Thu-Sun 7:30am-4:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

The Holy Donut - Commercial St
177 Commercial St ~ : +1-207-775-7776
Inexpensive -- Bakery -- Additional Info: Donut shops using Maine potato as an ingredient. Serves coffee and has vegan donut options. Relocated from Exchange St. Mon-Fri 7:00am-4:00pm, Sat 7:00am-8:00pm, Sun 7:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The Holy Donut - Park Ave
194 Park Ave ~ : +1-207-874-7774
Inexpensive -- Bakery -- Additional Info: Donut shops using Maine potato as an ingredient. Serves coffee and has vegan donut options. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 6:30am-2:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

The Jewel Box
644 Congress St ~ : +1-207-747-5384
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Candle lit cocktail bar with vintage decor serving snacks and drinks. Offers a selection of labeled vegan snacks like hummus, dips, green beans, popcorn and more. -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The Juicery
5 1/2 Moulton St ~ : +1-207-773-7374
Moderate -- Lacto, Juice bar, Take-out, Honey -- Additional Info: Vegetarian juice and smoothie bar serving vegan-friendly cold-pressed juices, smoothie bowls, wellness shots and toast. Takeaway only, seating not available. Previously named Maine Squeeze Juice Cafe. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 7:00am-4:00pm, Sun 8:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Trader Joe's
87 Marginal Way (at Elm St ) ~ : +1-207-699-3799
-- -- Additional Info: Mon-Sun 8:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Whole Foods Market
2 Somerset St (at Franklin) ~ : +1-207-774-7711
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 8:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Zephyr Ice
129 Spring St ~ : +1-774-249-0012
Moderate -- Lacto, Take-out -- Additional Info: Ice cream shop serving ice cream topped with shaved ice and fruit syrup. Offers vegan coconut ice cream base and vegan-friendly syrup and toppings. Accepts credit cards. Wed-Fri 3:00pm-9:00pm, Sat 2:00pm-9:00pm, Sun 1:00pm-6:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet