tower@buita.bu.edu (Leonard (Len) H. Tower Jr.) (06/07/91)
I got information from: phssra@mathcs.emory.edu (Scott Robert Anderson) ccsupmt@prism.gatech.edu (MARY TRAUNER) ashwin@cc.gatech.edu (Ashwin Ram) ce137jm@prism.gatech.edu (snowdog) (Jonathan W. Musser) hydra!tabatha!sj@uunet.UU.NET (Suzanne) kells@iis.ethz.ch glenn@mathcs.emory.edu (Glenn Barry) bagend!wmms!david@gatech.edu cctdp@bu-it.bu.edu (Diane Putt) Thanx! * entries below were enhanced from the "1990-91 Guide to Natural Food Restaurants in the U.S. and Canada" from the Editors of VEGETARIAN TIMES. Ordering and subscribing info from: 1-800-435-0715 except in Illinois: 1-800-892-0753 Be sure to call ahead to make sure of the hours, prices, and get directions. (Check an up-to-date phone directory if possible.) All times are driving times via car. Times and distances are not consistent (due to the differences in responders perceptions? ;-) Little 5-Points is about 5-6 miles from downtown. If you look at a map it is East of downtown, at the corners of Euclid, Moreland, and McLendon. (There were more streets (to make the 5), but they closed them to make a park.) Its a "colorful" part of town, lots of vintage clothing places, a few bars with music, etc. It's really very casual, so don't send people who want to dress up! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Brother Juniper's, Peachtree street between 10th and 11th, Atlanta. Sandwiches for lunch, soups. $5-7 for lunch, closed for dinner. 2 miles due north/10 minutes from the Hilton. Also has meatful food. *Cook's Kitchen, 1395 McLendon Ave., Atlanta. 522-8646. Natural foods deli, open weekdays only. Under $5. *Eat Your Vegetables, 438 Moreland Ave. NE, Atlanta. 523-2671. Variety of veggie dishes, a couple of chicken and seafood entrees, excellent homemade bread/rolls, daily veggie special, wines served. $6-$10. 6-7 miles/10-15 minutes from the Hilton, also MARTA Rapid Transit to Imman Park /Reynoldstown station. Located in Little Five Points, a sort of neo-hippie area with lots of young people/artists types, lots of interesting shops, excellent tofu-manicotti served, sort of yuppie crowd. *Excelsior Inn, 695 North Ave. NE, Atlanta. 577-6455. Pizza w/ many veggies, sandwiches. Under $10. Frijoleros, 1031 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta. 892-8226. Mexican, sort of like Tortiallia's, black bean burritos, tacos, barbeque sauce for burritos. $3-$5. 3 miles/10 minutes from the Hilton. 2nd best to Tortiallia's, open Sunday, try the black bean burritos, serves beer. Hare Krishna Dinner Club, 1287 South Ponce De Leon Ave. (pronounced "pons d'lee-on" :-), Atlanta. 377-0790. Mon-Sat ~5-9. Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian. $4-$6. 2 miles east/ 10 minutes from the Hilton. Located about 10 blocks north of Little Five Points. A rotating menu of cuisines, served buffet-style. Haveli Indian Cuisine, 2706 Cobb Pkwy NW, Atlanta. 955-4525. Indian vegetarian. Heera, RIO shopping mall, Piedmont and North Avenue. Indian. Great lunch buffet for ~$6.50. May be open for dinner. Indian Delights, 1707 Church St.-Suite C-5a, Atlanta. 296-2965. Vegetarian Indian. $4-$8. 6-10 miles eastnortheast/10-25 minutes from the Hilton. Primarily a take-out place, but has some seating. Of course, there are many other Indian restaurants in Atlanta, but this is the only one that is completely vegetarian. South Indian, I believe, so it's not exactly what you might expect from your usual Indian experience. Jaffa Gate, 245 Peachtree Center Ave., Atlanta. 577-0352. Also Colony Square, 876-0094. Mediterranean & Continental. Jalisco, Peachtree Battle shopping center, at Peachtree and Peachtree Battle, Atlanta. Atlanta's best Mexican (personal opinion). $5-7 for lunch or dinner. 5 miles due north/15 miles from the Hilton. Have to order "no meat", beans have no lard. Has meatful food. Juice Factory, 3092 Briarcliff Rd. NE, Atlanta. 321-7775. Health food. Julian's. Vegetarian. Check the phone book. Khun Nara. Thai. Check the phone book. Konscious Kitchens, 1501 Campbellton Rd. SW, Atlanta. 758-8385. Vegetarian. 3 miles southwest/15 minutes from the Hilton. Has a "full-service menu". Responder has never been there, so knows nothing about it other than what was found in the phone book. Lawrence's Cafe & Restaurant, 2888 Buford Hwy NE, Atlanta. 320-7756. Lebanese, non-dairy, band & belly dancing wknds. Lettuce Souprise You, several locations. Vegetarian. ~$6.50. Check the phone book. *Lullwater Tavern, 1545 N. Decatur Rd., Atlanta. 377-6598. Several vegetarian entrees. Under $10. *Mad Italian, 2245 Peachtree Rd., Atlanta. 352-1368. Italian food including vegetarian & vegan. Eat in or take out. Under $10. *Mary Mac's Tea Room, 224 Ponce De Leon Ave., Atlanta. 875-4337. Southern country food, be careful of bacon fat. Under $10. Nicola's Restaurant, 1602 LaVista Rd. NE, Atlanta. 325-2524. Continental, Lebanese. Mellow Mushroom Pizza, 931 Monroe Dr in Midtown, also 30 Pharr Rd in Buckhead. Monroe Dr 874-2291 Pharr Rd 233-3443. Excellent pizza with variety of toppings including broccoli, tofu sandwich, veggie sandwich, calzones, beer served. $3-$10. Buckhead is 5-6 miles/10-15 minutes from the Hilton. Though not strictly vegan (dairy in cheese), this place serves excellent pizza's and calzones, has been in Atl since early 70's. *Nuts 'N Berries, 4568 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta. 237-6829. Health food deli, lunch only. Under $5. *Rainbow, 2118 N Decatur Rd. NE at Clairmont, Decataur, Atlanta. 633-3538. Mon-Thu 10:30-7; Fri-Sat 10:30-9; Sun 10:30-~2. Macrobiotic, Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian. $5-$10. 4 miles eastnortheast/10-20 minutes from the Hilton. Inside of Rainbow Grocery, which also has a take-out deli. Nice, low-key atmosphere. Staff are paid higher-than-normal restaurant wages and do not receive any of the tip money you leave. Daily special for $4.75 is excellent, day in and day out. Soups often win "best in Atlanta" contests. If responder could only go to one restaurant, this would be it :-). Sevananda Natural Foods Cooperative Grocery and Deli (Takeout only). 1111 Euclide Ave (Little Five Points), Atlanta. 584-7875. Excellent veggie pizza, pasta, lentils, fruit salads, located in Health Food store. Take out only - no place to sit. $3-$6. 6-7 miles/10-15 minutes from the Hilton, also MARTA Rapid Transit to Imman Park /Reynoldstown station. Also located in Little Five Points, this deli offers a treat to daytime shoppers in LFP; a fresh juice and no dairy yogart shop is located in adjacent building. *Shipfeifer. 1814 Peachtree Rd. NW, Atlanta. 875-1106. Greek & Middle Eastern. Under $5. *Soul Vegetarian Restaurant, 551 Ashby St. SW, Atlanta. 752-5194. Completely vegan, carryout available. $4-$7. Near West End MARTA Rapid Transit Station. 1 mile westsouthwest/5 minutes from the Hilton. "Meatless" sandwiches, soy-based entrees, etc. Although not located in the best section of town, this small restaurant serves unique southern style vegan food, and is a cultural experience as well. Tapatio Mexican Restaurant, 1091 Euclid Ave NE, 688-8903. $6-$12. Several vegetarian and many chicken & beef dishes. Just ask them to leave the dairy off the vegetarian dishes. Tortiallia's, 752 E Ponce De Leon Ave., Atlanta. 892-3493. Bean and rice Buritos, Tacos, Quesidias, Mexican Salad. $3-$5. 4-5 miles/10 minutes from the Hilton. Best Burritos and Quesidias you have ever had, try Quesidia with gaucomolie, excellent green and red hot sauce, only wholesome, fresh ingredients used, beer available, a must for spicy food lovers. This place may kind of look like a hole in the wall, but serves the best San Francisco style Mexican food in Atlanta. Touch of India, Peachtree and 8th., Atlanta. Indian. $6-9 for dinner. 2 miles due north/10 minutes from the Hilton. Also has meatful food. Two Chefs Pizza and Deli, 1111 Euclid Ave., Atlanta. 577-5421. Tue-Sat ~11-7. Macrobiotic, Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian. $3-$6. 2 miles east/10 minutes from the Hilton. Inside of Sevananda Natural Foods Cooperative Grocery (a great place to shop!). Located in Little Five Points. A take-out place only; has good "California-style" pizza. Wall St. Plaza, Loehmann's Plaza. Vegan/Mexican/Italian/Continental (a little of everything.) ~$10. Vegetarian International, 652 N. Highland Ave., Atlanta. 875-4641. Vegan. $5-$8. 2 miles east/10 minutes from the Hilton. Located near Little Five Points. "Meatless" sandwiches, soy-based entrees, etc. Responder has been there twice and have not been very impressed, but know others who are quite fond of it. *Veggie Land, 211 Pharr Rd. NE, Atlanta. 231-3111. Mon-Sat 11:30-8:30. Vegan, daily Special, salads, sandwiches, veggi-burgers, stir frys, pastas, soups, beans - wide variety, lasagna. $4-$8. 4-6 miles north/20 minutes from the Hilton. Located in Buckhead, a popular entertainment district. All vegan food, quick preparation, good healthy food at a reasonable price for Buckhead. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- enjoy -len