Local Resources

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*recognized with VEG OUT award for offering earth-friendly, plant-based meals

 

Vegan Restaurants

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Cafe Gratitude in downtown Santa Cruz features delicious bowls, sandwiches, salads, smoothies, and desserts! 

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*Veg on the Edge in downtown's Abbott Square creates a west African twist on wraps, burgers, bowls, and salads. 

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Hidden Peak Teahouse is a full-service tea house in downtown Santa Cruz. They offer sit-down tea service and snacks, retail tea and more.

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*Malabar is an industrial-chic eatery serving vegetarian Asian-fusion fare and tropical drinks.

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Vegetarian Restaurants

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Dharma's restaurant in Capitola is known worldwide for its healthy, fresh, organic vegetarian foods, and generous portions! 

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Veg-friendly Restaurants

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*Salsa's Taco Bar

*Sawasdee Thai Cuisine

*Cafe El Palomar

*Habanero's Bar & Grill

*Charlie Hong Kong

*Ambrosia India Bistro

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Meetup Groups​

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The Friendly Vegans

Eat for the Earth

This Whole Food Plant Based Life

Vegans Together

Vegan Meetup Group of Santa Cruz

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Facebook Groups​

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Santa Cruz Vegans

Vegans of the Bay

What Broke Vegans Eat

South Bay Vegans

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Veg-friendly Grocery Stores​

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Staff of Life

New Leaf Community Markets

Food Bin

Wild Roots Market

Aptos Natural Foods

Whole Foods Market

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Meal Preparation and Delivery Service​

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Plant-based Doctors and Registered Dieticians

Dr. Daniel Marcus, Physical Med and Rehab - Sutter Health/PAMF

Dr. Paul Ware, Psychiatrist - Sutter Health/PAMF

Dr. Jackie Busse, Pediatrician - Sutter Health/PAMF

Dr. Andrew Smythe, Osteopathic Med - Dignity Health

Dr. Jay Pennock, Functional Medicine - Navigator Medical Consultancy

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