so many veggie-friendly businesses are named after this concept, and I suppose this means that veggie products co-exist "in harmony" with ones that contain meat. Who knows? This is more a health food shop than anything else, with the dining area tucked away in the back. At 8,-EUR, the lunch special (from noon to 2pm) is supremely filling, so unless you're really hungry or are sharing, I'd recommend just one of the sandwiches at 3,50 and a cup of tea. Plus: the owner, Manon, is quite nice and informs of you of the provenance of selected products.

It's just like my room in the 8th grade, except for the added history, the bar, and the collective cooking. The roasted potato wedges were like a dream come true, though I didn't care much for the Tex-Mex offerings. Then again, you ARE in Switzerland, and beggars can't be choosers. Not exactly the most intimate of spaces, but certainly convivial, with basement concerts to boot.

looking across I-25 into downtown. Being a prime first date/family/random social occasion locale, it's no wonder that the masses gather here even during the crispest of autumn days. Once Little Man taps into the vegan market, they'll be unstoppable!

After seeing that DJ's Berkeley Cafe was crammed, my friend and I wandered down the street and popped into this cute retro place, one of the many fine independent businesses on Tennyson Street. We received a very warm welcome from the barista, who prepared our order while we withdrew money from a nearby ATM, since they don't (yet?) accept cards. She also waited for us to select our seating in their retro-fitted dining room, filled with midcentury lighting and furniture, before serving us our drinks and pastries (try the orange pineapple muffin!). As the place was empty, we felt free to linger and relax; the server popped by once or twice to check if things were to our satisfaction, and indeed, they were! So, if you're a fan of wonderful service, a relaxed atmosphere, tasty baked goods AND design, this is the place for you. I sure know where I'll be every Saturday morning.

My friend and I split a "charhecoal burner's" which featured either seitan or some mock meat and a bunch of veggies...so tasty! The appetizer with the toast and eggplant spread was fabulous, though the four seasons salad looked less than inviting. We would've tried out the appetizing desserts, but we were still so full from the pizza. Our server was also quite nice and efficient.

NaturaSí stocks tofu, seitan, tempeh, quinoa, pita--basically anything "weirdly" vegetarian/vegan/environmentally-friendly and organic that you'll have a tough chance finding elsewhere at a decent price, including vitamins and beauty products and of course, the most important of food items, ICE CREAM. The produce section leaves much to be desired, so perhaps you might opt for a market or (gasp!) El Corte, even. Arguelles branch is small but its aisles well-marked; if you can't find anything, one of the harrassed-looking but ultimately friendly employees will point you in the right direction. There are two other branches in town in Salamanca (C/Montesa 31) and next to the Santiago Bernabeu stadium (C/Doctor Fleming 1). Website orders at naturasite.com.

Rose Bakery brings the best of British, er, cuisine and curates it for continental palates, resulting in some of the best brunches to be had on this side of the Channel. The scrambled eggs and asparagus plate was divine, although at over 10,-EUR, makes me wish I had gone for one of the lunch specials, definitely more bang for the dwindling buck. On the sweet side, I heartily recommend the banana pancakes; perhaps you can make this at home, but these are well worth the trip, just the right texture. Also worth your airplane fare is the slab of Poujaran that accompanies your meal, bread I would easily pay an arm and a leg for were it available at the fancier grocers in the US. I haven't yet tried the quiches nor the cakes, but with the looks of everything else, they must also be divine. Best to plan ahead for a trip here, though, as it's quite the popular spot, especially for weekend brunches.

Yes, I find their motto, "serious food...silly prices," only partially true, so I usually get stuff here that I can't find anywhere else, like two packs for $1 of Brazilian cookies I've never heard of, or 69-cent Brown Cow yogurt. I'm sure shoppers appreciate the free coffee--served in Dixie cups, of course, but no one seems to stop you for multiple refills. They also take off a nickel for every shopping bag you reuse, so remember to bring your own!

EUR), I'd probably eat here every day. As it stands, I "splurged" here twice, because the people were so friendly, and well, I could eat all that I could! If coming during the warmer months, do take advantage of the back patio seating; it's quite lovely to enjoy your food and listen to rustle of the leaves and watch the myriad shades of light. I heard that it's vegan-friendly, but as there no specific labels, you'll have to inquire with the helpful staff. Try the veggie takes on traditional Portuguese dishes as well as the lemon sorbet!

You're in Spain, land of jamón, where it can be difficult to find decent vegetarian/vegan food even in the capital city. Of course, I made the same mistake twice, but it was worth sitting near the kitchen to try out the hummus and the San Jacobo, filled with seitan, mushrooms, and a kind of vegetable pâté and down two glasses of utterly delicious orange juice. For those Mexican-food-loving-expats, the "Combinación Azteca" (burritos, jalapeños, and guac) isn't too shabby. The wonderful array of salads would be best for you folks who want something lighter; my faves are the Casablanca (with couscous) and the Refrescante, which really IS as refreshing as it purports to be. Unfortunately, Vegaviana isn't too easy on the pocketbook, so I'd suggest getting the lunch deal at around 9,-EUR.

The drinks are kind of expensive (1,10/piece for a small juice box), but I suppose you can always get something from a corner store. Have yet to try dessert as I usually stuff myself with the aforementioned staples along with other goodies like mushroom polenta, eggplant salad...oh, the list goes on! The only downside to this place is that there isn't much room to eat "properly" (one table for two inside the shop, two counters for about three people outside), but no matter. It's food worth a standing ovation!

My hands-down fave is the Dona Lee, a pita pocket filled with seitan, veggies and ranch dressing. On the side I get the quinoa salad and fries--one can never go wrong! Good thing they moved into bigger digs (with outside seating!) on 17th Ave, cos there's usually a queue to fill up on their fantastic grub. (The service isn't bad, either...)

Guaranteed to fill you up, or at least it did me, because that's all I had for the entire day; I was so full! You can definitely eat for a lot less at this cheery orange veggie joint, with the hefty burgers not costing more than 5,-EUR and various appetizers less. Points for the numerous vegan options, including gyro plates and seitan currywurst.