FULL VEGAN:
V Grits: Louisville, KY
Yummm! No seriously…. Southern food veganized? Oh hell yea! I had the chicken fried steak fingers basket and Thad had a Cuban with a side of mac n cheese. I wish we had longer so we could have gone several more times to try everything because what we had was AWESOME!
Louisville Vegan Jerky: Louisville, KY
So this company used to run our fav cafe in Louisville but their vegan jerky was SO good that it got super popular and they had to shut down the cafe in order to keep up with jerky sales!
Even those the cafe is gone, they still operate a space out of the Logan Street Market where you can get jerky, burritos, sweet treats and more. I would very HIGHLY suggest you get the chicken salad. It is by far the BEST I’ve ever had and I would sell one of my kids for a limitless supply!
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North End Cafe: Louisville, KY
A nice place for a group that has vegans and non-vegans! We ate there twice while in Louisville with our Firewalk fam. I had a vegan breakfast taco and Thad had a big ‘ol bowl of oatmeal!
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FULL VEGAN:
Eden Burger: Columbus, OH
OK… to date… this is my FAV restaurant for burgers and fries! Holy crap. When I tell you these are the BEST french fries I’ve had in America, I am not exaggerating! They are hand cut, fried to perfection, and sprinkled with Unicorn dust… ok, so maybe it’s just garlic powder?
Being raised in Germany until I was almost 11, I know french fries aka pomme frittes. We used to get them from trucks on the side of the road in Germany and they served them in paper cones with a side of mayo. These fries took me right back to that warm childhood memory!
The burgers and mac were also bomb ass good but it’s the fries that stole my heart! Eden Burger has me thinking that maybe we need to land in Ohio at the end of this year long trip!
Portia’s Cafe: Columbus, OH
Total yum and easy for anyone to find something here! I especially loved their breakfast sandwich! This is a “healthier” vegan place with many raw options and they have a full menu with loads to choose from! Thad LOVED Portia’s!
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Ikea: Columbus, OH
While I wouldn’t go to Ikea specifically for dinner, it is nice that we could eat there should we find ourselves hungry while looking for build-it-yourself furniture! Seriously, though… Ikea is awesome and if you’ve never been- plan a trip! Be prepared to take a bunch of cool insta photos too! lol
We tried their vegan meatballs and though bland, again, it was nice to have an option. They were served with quinoa and green beans and with the addition of salt and pepper, they were fine. They also normally carry a vegan hot dog but due to a manufacturing back up, they are out until they can produce more.
Heather Paris inspires people all over the world to create happier lives through talks, workshops, blog posts, and her book, Live Inspired Now; A Field Guide For Happiness. For more information about transforming your relationship, family, or your life, contact Heather today!