#NoMeatFridays: Where to Find Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants in Michigan

Angela Jenkins

| 2 min read

Whether you have a specific food allergy, are following Lent, prefer meatless dishes or are on a specific diet for health reasons, I find that a lot of restaurants are becoming more accommodating than ever to meet the needs of these special diets.
There are numerous restaurants in Michigan that have a lot of healthy, delicious and meatless dishes to choose from. Here are a few if you are looking to try a new restaurant (this list is by no means all-inclusive):

West Michigan

  • Marie Catrib’s — Grand Rapids. Not exclusively vegetarian, but plenty of sandwiches, salads, soups and Middle Eastern fare for the herbivores among us.

Mid-Michigan

Southeast Michigan

  • Inn Season — Royal Oak. Fresh and creative organic vegan and vegetarian cuisine.
  • Seva — Ann Arbor and Detroit. Complete vegetarian cuisine, including ethnic favorites, and full bar.
  • Sprout House — Grosse Pointe Park. Fresh vegetarian soups and sandwiches served at a cozy health-food store.
  • Om Cafe — Ferndale. Vegetarian, Vegan and Macrobiotic cuisine at this long-running Woodward Avenue spot.
  • Traffic Jam & Snug — Detroit. Lots of vegetarian options, plus house-made beer and cheese at this Midtown stalwart.
And the list goes on. Do you have a favorite restaurant that serves meatless and healthy dishes? What meatless dishes do you like to eat when you dine out?
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