The vegetarian diet is becoming accepted on a wider scale than ever before.  It used to be that one would have to travel into Manhattan if they wanted vegetarian, vegan and organic treats. But no more! Vegetarian and vegan restaurants, cafes and other eateries where you’ll finding interesting twists on classic dishes have been popping up on the Island at an astounding and pleasing rate in the last few years. These eateries provide healthy dishes and an alternative style for open-minded meat eaters. Try all of your favorites such as Philly cheese steak heroes, chicken parm, and sausage and peppers made from tofu and tempeh (both soy products). You’ll be shocked when you can’t taste the difference.

1.    Ten Ten Bistro
331 New York 25A, Mount Sinai – (631) 331-6888

2.    Tiger Lily Café
156 East Main Street, Port Jefferson – (631) 476-7080

3.    Feels Good Cafe
412 Route 25A, St. James – (631) 390-8545

4.    Healthy Beli
6120 Jericho Turnpike, Commack – (631) 462-9810

5.    Tula Kitchen
41 East Main Street, Bay Shore – (631) 539-7183

6.    Live Island Café
201 East Main Street, Huntington – (631) 470-4972

7.    Berry Healthy Cafe
350 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station – (631) 923-2480

8.    Fuel Your Body Cafe
196 West Old Country Road, Hicksville – (516) 933-3835

9.    Long Island Vegetarian Eatery
3601 Merrick Road, Seaford – (516) 785-5483

10.    Smoothie Roo
2904 Long Beach Road, Oceanside – (516) 705-8181