The people behind CLAWtheory are thrilled to share another Meatless Monday destination, proving why we’re willing to make U-Turns when we find places like Pingala Cafe in Burlington, Vermont.

Specializing in breakfast and lunch, Pingala offers an array of smoothies, fresh juices, hot drinks, muffins, and other treats to complement their hearty ad delicious meals.  You’ll be blown away by the diversity and creativity reflected in their menu.  Among the fresh salads, scrumptious small bites, and hearty sandwiches, you’ll also enjoy unique, artisan crafted cheesy yumminess of specialties like the vegan Gooda Melt, spicy Tofu Rancheros, and more.  The selections at Pingala deliver healthy meals with a twist, transforming fresh, simple ingredients into satisfying comfort foods.

Guests with food allergies will not go without satisfaction here either.  Pingala offers oodles of GF choices, with many excellent locally made GF breads and treats.  Pingala’s core values promote food that is nourishing, comforting, and responsible.  The tasty, nutritious vegan menu is only the start, Pingala also has a yummy catering menu and provides resources for those interested in learning more about vegan living.  Located on the scenic Winooski River, the patio offers lovely outdoor seating during warmer months.

Big thanks to the folks at Pingala Cafe for cooking with compassion and helping the 7% crowd feel 100% connected! Finding them has made our travels happier, and we think they’ve made the world a nicer place, too.    If you’re looking for a place to join family & friends for  you’ll be sure to enjoy a visit to Pingala – maybe the non-veg folks in your life may make a veg life U-Turn, too.

About U-Turns

Though one recent poll suggests there are more than 7 million vegetarians/vegans in the U.S., it’s easy to feel isolated when you’re part of (roughly) 7% of the population.  One recent report  revealed that “a large majority of former vegetarians/vegans (63%) said that they disliked that their diet made them stick out from the crowd.”  That inspired CLAWtheory to give a big thanks to some of the awesome people and places we’ve discovered who are make veg life better, and U-Turns was born.

While we have enjoyed veg meals at many veg-friendly establishments,  the U-Turns list is restricted to vegetarian and vegan restaurants.  We appreciate veg-friendly menus, but food that’s made by and for veg folks is usually off the happy charts.  This list is not intended as a complete guide or as a review – we simply want to offer a heartfelt thank you to the places and folks we’ve found and are excited to share.

PSST:

If you’re looking for a fun state by state tour, check out Will Travel for Vegan Food.

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