Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants

aardvark kafe'

906 W College Ave, State College, PA 16801
Vegan friendly, American, Sandwiches
  • vegan menu available. Vegan options are prepped and prepared at vegan workstations.

Big Bowl

418 E College Ave, State College, PA 16801
Chinese, Taiwanese
  • Lots of cheap veg options. Cash only.

Cottage Confectioner

Locust Lane Farmer's Market
http://www.cottageconfectioner.com/
100% vegan treats and bakery items
  • You can find owner and baker Samantha Doan at the State College farmer's market on Locust Lane on Tuesdays and Fridays between 11:30 AM and 5:30 PM.
Cozy Thai
454 E College Ave, State College, PA 16801
Thai, Take-out
  • Ask for tofu as substitute for meats, and let your waiter know if you are vegetarian or vegan. If you don't want fish sauce in your dish, make sure to specify this.

Fiddlehead

134 W College Ave State College, PA 16801
Soup, Salad, Wraps
  • In addition to the suggestions on the board, you can make your own soup, salad or wrap. They have tofu and vegan dressings. 

Fresh Harvest Cafe

421 E. Beaver Ave, State College, PA 16801
Sandwiches, take-out, Soups, Salads
  • There is one vegan sandwich and three sandwiches that can be made vegan if you remove the cheese. The hummus and falafel pitas are vegetarian but can be made vegan if you remove the Tzatziki sauce. There are also vegan pasta salads and sides.

Fuji & Jade Garden

418 Westerly Parkway, State College, PA 16801 
Vegan-friendly, Chinese, Upscale
  • Serves mock chicken. Many options including hibachi, sushi, tofu entrees, bean curd entees, soups, and vegetarian duck.

Galanga

454 E College Ave, State College, PA 16801
Thai, Casual dining
  • Most options on the menu can be made vegetarian/vegan with tofu and by requesting no eggs and no fish sauce.

Golden Wok

332 West College Avenue, State College, PA 16801 
Vegan-friendly, Chinese, Upscale
  • They have a vegetarian section on their menu with many options including tofu, bean curd, and various creative vegetable dishes. The majority of the staff is vegan.

Green Bowl

131 W Beaver Ave, State College, PA 16801
  • Mongolian style flat top grill/stir fry bar with choices of vegetables including tofu and a variety of sauces. There is a sauce board that features asterisks next to the sauces that are not vegan. Leave out the meats and just take veggies. You can also ask for the vegan broth to make your mix into a soup if you want. Vegetarians ask the kitchen to cook veggies off the main grill, in a wok, to avoid contamination. 

Harrison's Wine Grill and Catering

1221 East College Ave, State College, PA 16801 
Local, Seasonal, Global Inspired, Veg/Vegan Friendly
  • Lunch: soup and salad bar 
  • Dinner: Gnocchi Fagioli requested to be made with olive oil without cheese/sausage is vegan; sides can be made vegan upon request: vegetable sauté, broccoli rage, fresh melon, mesclun or tossed salad, fresh coleslaw, herbed potato salad, roasted red potatoes; Vegetarian Vegetable and Bean soup (available daily), salads

India Pavilion

222 East Calder Way, State College, 16801
Lacto, Indian, Buffet
  • Has a large vegetarian selection for dinner. Some dishes may have ghee. Most of their breads can be made vegan. Lunch is buffet only.

Kaarma

120 E. Beaver Ave, State College, PA 16801
Lacto, Indian, Buffet
  • Has a large vegetarian menu section for dinner. Some dishes may have ghee. Lunch is buffet only.

Kimchi Korean Restaurant

1100 N. Atherton Street, State College, PA 16801
Korean
  • Has a section on the menu for vegetarian dishes, many of which are vegan. Many sauces may contain fish sauce or shrimp/fish paste, so ask your server if this is a concern for you.

Lychee Resto

1341 South Atherton St. State College, PA 16801
Chinese, Take-out, Delivery, vegan-friendly
  • Has a few vegetarian and vegan dishes. Selections include bean curd dishes, tofu dishes, vegetable dishes, vegetable fried rice, and noodles.
Mad Mex
240 S Pugh St, State College, PA 16801
Lacto, Vegan-friendly
  • Has vegan soy cheese and vegan tofu sour cream, vegetarian chickpea chili, portobello options, chunky guacamole. Most dishes can be made vegan.

Nittany Lion Inn

200 W Park Ave State College, PA 16803
Hotels, Dine-In
  • Whiskers and the Dining Room serve four vegan entrees and usually a vegan soup.

Otto's Pub & Brewery

2235 N Atherton St  State College, PA 16803
Pubs, Brewery, American
  • Have vegan/vegetarian specials every Wednesday in addition to vegan items on their daily menu. 

Pho 11

146 N Atherton St, State College, PA 16801
Vietnamese
  • Has a selection of vegan and vegetarian dishes.

Pita Cabana

334 E Calder Way, State College, PA 16801
Mediterranean, Dine-in, Takeout, Delivery
  • There are four vegetarian sandwich options, however, sandwiches and salads can be custom made at the bar where you select your own toppings. There is also an vegetarian platter on the appetizer menu.

Pita Pit

218 E Calder Way  State College, PA 16801
Quick-service franchise, Dine-in, Takeout, Delivery
  • There are five vegetarian pitas, which can be made vegan if you request no cheese. 

My Thai

422 Westerly Pkwy, State College, PA 16801
Thai, Dine-in or Take-out
  • Serves tofu dishes like Pad Thai and various curries. Be sure to ask to have your dish without fish sauce. 

Say Sushi

310 S Allen St, State College, PA 16801
Japanese, Korean, Sushi Bar

Webster's Cafe

133 E Beaver Ave State College, PA 16801
Cafe, Coffee & Tea, Snacks, Vegan-friendly
  • Have an assortment of vegan and vegetarian food. Most drinks can be made vegan. In addition, most of the selection is fair-trade and organic.

Yummy Asian Cafe

320 East Calder Way, State College, PA 16801 
Vegan-friendly, Chinese, Take-out, Delivery
  • They have a vegetarian section on their menus with options such as sesame tofu, general tso's tofu, eggplant with garlic sauce, etc. Mei fun and udon noodles are not made with egg noodle. They also have a couple choices of appetizer.
*Note: Feel free to politely ask waiters whether or not dishes contain fish/meat broth or eggs.