where to dine
VEGAN
in Watkins Glen and
Surrounding Areas
2012
Watkins Glen and Surrounding Areas
Blue Pointe Grille at the Harbor Hotel: 16 N. Franklin St., Watkins Glen; 607-535-6116. Elegant dining. Several vegan entrees; others can be made
vegan. ($$$)
Crooked Rooster Pub and Wildflower Café: 223 N. Franklin St., Watkins Glen; 607-535-9797. Brew pub. Vegan burgers and sandwiches; other
dishes can be made vegan. ($$)
Dano’s Heuriger: 9564 State Route 414, Lodi; 607-582-7555. Unique dining experience overlooking Seneca Lake. All dishes ordered a la carte,
shared family-style. Call ahead for vegan options. ($$–$$$)
Glen Mountain Market: 200 N. Franklin St. at 2nd St., Watkins Glen; 607-535-6900. Deli-style seitan sandwiches and subs. Vegan pastries. Vegan
cakes can be ordered one day in advance. ($)
Good Groceries: 316 E. 4th St. (State Route 414), Watkins Glen; 607-535-9691. Natural food store with wide variety of vegan staples and snacks. ($)
Great Escape Ice Cream Parlor: 221 S. Franklin St., Watkins Glen; 607-535-7354. Homemade soy ice cream and vegan soft serve. Ice cream cakes
may be ordered two days in advance. ($)
Harvest Cafe: 224 W. Main St., Montour Falls; 607-535-8986. Veggie burgers, wraps, Daiya cheese pizzas, quesadillas, and banana splits! ($$)
House of Hong: 108 N. Franklin St., Watkins Glen; 607-535-7024. Asian dishes and sushi. Ask for vegetarian menu. ($–$$)
Jerlando’s: 400 N. Franklin St., Watkins Glen; 607-535-4254. Pizza and other entrees can be made vegan. ($–$$)
Red Newt Cellars: 3675 Tichenor Rd., Hector; 607-546-4100. Winery café offering at least one vegan and gluten-free option at every meal.
Reservations need to be made. Call ahead to request vegan options. ($$$+)
Savard’s Family Restaurant: 601 N. Franklin St., Watkins Glen; 607-535-4538. Family diner. Pasta primavera and stir-fries can be made vegan. ($)
Stonecat Café: 5315 State Route 414, Hector; 607-546-5000. Organic regional cuisine; vegan options. ($$$)
Thali of India: 28 E. Market St., Corning; 607-936-1900. Many vegan options. Lunch buffet. ($$)
Union Block: 31 Shethar St., on the Village Square, Hammondsport; 607-246-4065. Italian bistro that can make many selections vegan on request
and offers gluten-free pasta. Bar serves local wines, beer, and mixed drinks. Live music on weekends. ($$$+)
The Veraisons Restaurant at Glenora Wine Cellars: 5435 State Route 14, Dundee; 800-243-5513. Winery restaurant offering vegetarian options that
can be made vegan. ($$$+)
The Village Tavern: 30 Mechanic St., Hammondsport; 607-569-2528. European-style restaurant and bar with several vegan options. ($$$)
Ithaca
Aladdin’s Natural Eatery: 100 Dryden Rd., Ithaca; 607-273-5000. Middle Eastern/Mediterranean cuisine. Vegan options. ($–$$)
Asia Cuisine: 126 N. Aurora St., Ithaca; 607-256-8818. Japanese, Korean, and Chinese cuisine. ($–$$)
Bandwagon Brewpub: 114 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca; 607-319-0699. Wide selection of beers, including microbrews. Creative menu with options that
can be made vegan. Open late. ($$–$$$)
Culture Shock: 109 S. Cayuga St., Ithaca; 607-379-6175. Innovative café bar focusing on local and organic living culture foods with many vegan
selections, including creative salads, vegan soft serve, frozen yogurt, and kombucha. 100% gluten-free. Bar serves local wines and mixed drinks.
Live music on some evenings. ($$–$$$)
Felicia’s Atomic Lounge: 508 W. State St., Ithaca; 607-273-2219. Trendy bar with creative cocktails and microbrews. Vegan pizza and Friday night
veggie dogs. ($$)
Greenstar Co-op: 701 W. Buffalo St., Ithaca; 607-273-9392. Wide selection of natural and organic groceries, vegan snacks, and staples. Deli with
vegan options and desserts. ($–$$)
Ithaca Bakery: 400 N. Meadow St., Ithaca; 607-273-7110. Vegan sandwiches, subs, panini, salads, pastries, and desserts. ($–$$)
Just a Taste: 116 N. Aurora St., Ithaca; 607-277-9463. Spanish wine and tapas bar. Vegan options. ($$–$$$)
Moosewood Restaurant: 215 N. Cayuga St., Dewitt Bldg., Ithaca; 607-273-9610. Offers one vegan option per meal. Menu changes frequently. ($$$)
The New Delhi Diamond’s: 106 W. Green St., Ithaca; 607-272-4508. North Indian cuisine. Lunch buffet. ($$)
Northstar: 202 E. Falls St., Ithaca; 607-216-8580. Several vegan options, including jerked tofu wings, pizza, and desserts! ($$)
Pita Pit: 143 Dryden Rd., Ithaca; 607-277-8748. Pita sandwiches and salads. ($)
Pizza Aroma: 128 S. Cayuga St., Ithaca; 607-273-6165. Classic pizzeria with vegan pizza and calzones. Soy cheese or Daiya cheese available! ($$)
Plum Tree: 113 Dryden Rd., Ithaca; 607-256-8212. Japanese cuisine. Vegan options include maki rolls. ($$–$$$)
Purity Ice Cream: 700 Cascadilla St., Ithaca; 607-272-1545. Offers several flavors of vegan ice cream. ($)
Sangam Indian Cuisine: 424 Eddy St., Ithaca; 607-273-1006. Traditional Indian cuisine. Lunch buffet. ($$)
Shortstop Deli: 200 W. Seneca St., Ithaca; 607-273-1030. 24-hour sub shop with seitan and vegan burger subs made to order. ($)
Sweet Melissa’s: 200 W. Seneca St., Ithaca; 607-277-0090. Vegan ice cream made from organic coconut milk. Different flavors each week. ($)
Tamarind: 503 N. Meadow St., Ithaca; 607-277-2220. Exotic Thai and Asiatic cuisine. Vegan selections; others can be made vegan. ($$)
Taste of Thai: Ithaca Commons, Ithaca; 607-256-5487. Vegan selections; others can be made vegan. ($$–$$$)
Taste of Thai Express: 209 S. Meadow St., Ithaca; 607-272-8424. Vegan selections; others can be made vegan. BYOB. ($$)
Thai Cuisine: 501 S. Meadow St., Ithaca; 607-273-2031. Many vegan options. Knowledgeable staff. ($$$)
Viva Taqueria and Cantina: 101 N. Aurora St., Ithaca; 607-277-1752. Mexican restaurant with many vegan options. ($–-$$)
Waffle Frolic: 146 E. State St., Ithaca; 607-319-0999. Gluten-free vegan waffles with many vegan topping options, including soy ice cream. Vegan
grilled cheese options, smoothies, and coffee options with soy and hemp milk alternatives. ($)
Cost Guide: $ = about $5-$10/meal $$ = $10-$15/meal $$$ = more than $15/meal
Note: Most of these restaurants are not exclusively vegan or vegetarian. Please inform your server about your diet to ensure you
receive a vegan meal. Menus subject to change. Not all establishments are open every day and for all meals, so please call ahead.
Thank you for supporting plant-based options in our community!
Please don’t forget to mention that you’re visiting Farm Sanctuary! It shows area merchants that we are an asset to the
community and that our visitors care about compassionate dining, which encourages them to offer more vegan items.
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Farm Sanctuary operates a 175-acre animal shelter in Watkins Glen that provides a home for hundreds of rescued pigs, turkeys, goats, cows, and other farm
animals. Farm Sanctuary works to end cruelty to farm animals and promotes compassionate living through rescue, education, and advocacy.