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When you think of Super Bowl cuisine, vegan food might not come to mind, but there are plenty of vegan options here in Westchester.
Mozzarella sticks, Buffalo wings, three-cheese dip, all of the pizza…these are the kinds of foods that people crave and salivate over on Super Bowl Sunday. But, what if you are vegan? It might be hard to find anything to eat at your local bar or even in your friends’ living room.
Over the last five years, consumer eating habits have shifted significantly with the introduction of plant-based options that are now filling supermarket aisles, and restaurants are shifting menus to accommodate the “vegan curious” as well. And while some might choose to put their curiosity aside to literally “pig” out during the big game, below are six spots where you can order vegan food to go in Westchester County.
Barely Vegans
2 Eastchester Rd, New Rochelle; 914.373.2746
Keeping your entire Super Bowl catering order 100% vegan-friendly? Look no further than Barely Vegans, an all-vegan restaurant that opened last year in downtown New Rochelle. Load up on sandwiches like the “glorious veggie,” munch on empanadas or cauliflower Buffalo bites, and indulge in cauliflower pizza and an assortment of pastas.
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Empire Bagels
3535 Crompond Rd, Cortlandt Manor; 914.402.4477
20 N Salem Rd, Cross River; 914.763.6800
379 Halstead Ave, Harrison; 914.341.1341
Way more than just bagels and with multiple locations throughout Westchester, visit Empire Bagels to up your vegan catering game. They have an entire menu devoted to vegan sandwiches (not including the basic bagel and vegan cream cheese) with options like meatball parm, chicken parm, Philly steak, and chicken club.
Little B’s
49 Main St, Tarrytown; 914.631.2228
Set up a make-your-own burger bar with everything you need from Little B’s. The eatery has an exceptional variety of toppings (20, not including cheese!), buns, proteins, and sauces that will make everyone happy. Stack up on bases from Beyond Meat or go the more typical route of a portobello mushroom, veggie, or black bean burger. Vegan cheese and vegan mayo are also on the menu.
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MP Taverna
1 Bridge St, Irvington; 914.231.7854
Greek food, in all of its simply grilled glory, is usually a safe haven for anyone with a dietary restriction — especially vegans. Chef/Owner Michael Psilakis offers a plethora of snacks for anyone watching the game. Load up on crispy artichokes and potatoes, dips including garlic and sundried tomato hummus and baba ghanoush (served with flame-grilled pita), or falafel souvlaki complete with a side of smashed fries.
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Root2Rise
359 Manville Rd, Pleasantville; 914.769.8460
This 100% plant-based, vegan, and gluten-free cafe has vegans covered on game day. Selections here include sandwiches like the masala grilled cheese and vegetable panini as well as five varieties of pizza including Buffalo tofu and pesto, a fan favorite, and mac ‘n cheese. And because every party needs dessert, check out the assortment of sweets including chocolate chip cookies, cookie dough truffles, brownies, and more.
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The Rye Grill & Bar
1 Station Plz, Rye; 914.967.0332
With a seriously large menu, there is always something for everyone here, and that includes vegans. Owner Mike Fabry recommends checking out the restaurant’s vegetable pizza, pasta primavera, and grilled vegetables and rice for the ideal vegan additions to your Super Bowl lineup.
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