<<As a goal, let's try to keep this list to restaurants that have more than a veggie burger and salads. Technically, yes, those menu items are vegetarian friendly, but there is a void in the Triangle for a TRUE list of restaurants with more than a couple of vegetarian items on their menu. It was created for the non-vegetarians out there who have vegetarian friends>>
As usual, it's probably best to check websites for updates to the menu, but this will give you a good start. It also probably goes without saying that most Mexican, Chinese, Indian and Pizza places have vegetarian options.
Raleigh
| Restaurant | Location | Vegetarian Menu Options |
| SPIZE CAFE | Downtown Raleigh | Numerous veg options: sandwiches, salads, rice plates, curry and rolls utilizing fresh herbs and Asian spices |
| Remedy Diner | Downtown Raleigh | 12 entrees ("Alternative Therapies"), plus salads & appetizers |
| Sunflowers | Downtown Raleigh |
13 lunch items, 1 dinner entree with salads |
| Irregardless Cafe | Downtown Raleigh | 5 sandwich items, salads, 2 starters, 9 dinner entrees |
| Sunflowers | Near NCSU | 4 menu items, appetizers |
| Village Deli | Cameron Village | |
| Market Restaurant | Downtown Raleigh | 3 appetizers, salads, 5 entrees (very seasonal menu, check often) |
| Rockford | Glenwood South | Appetizers, 6 sandwiches |
| Thaiphoon Bistro | Glenwood South | 2 appetizers, 10 entrees |
| Sosta Cafe | Downtown Raleigh | 5 sandwich options |
| Sweet Tomatoes | Capital Blvd | Buffet |
| The Borough | Downtown Raleigh | Appetizers and 4 sandwiches |
| Neomonde | West Raleigh, North Raleigh, Morrisville | Multiple options. Lebanese. |
| Humble Pie | Downtown Raleigh | Tapas, 8 small plate options |
| Sitti | Downtown Raleigh | |
| Sawasdee | North Raleigh | Thai base - can add tofu to many dishes |
| Capital Club 16 | Downtown Raleigh | Lunch: 3 sandwiches, Dinner: starters, 3 entrees |
| Sadlack's Heroes | Hillsborough St | |
| Dalat Oriental Restaurant |
2109-110 Avent Ferry Road Mission Valley Shopping Center (Upper Level) (Corner of Western Blvd. And Avent Ferry Rd.) |
http://www.dalatorientalrestaurant.com/ Any of their meals can be ordered with or without meat or tofu. |
| Zest Cafe | North Raleigh |
Vegetarian appetizers, seasonal entrees, soup of the day. |
| The Fiction Kitchen | Downtown Raleigh |
100% vegetarian, including vegan and gluten free options. |
Cary
| Restaurant | Location | Menu Options |
| Udupi | East Chatham | 100% vegetarian |
| Cool Breeze | East Chatham | 100% vegetarian - Indian street food |
Morrisville
| Restaurant | Location | Menu Options |
| Tower Indian Restaurant | Morrisville Square |
100% vegetarian |
| Sai Krishna Bhavan | Morrisville Square | 100% vegetarian |
Durham
| Restaurant | Location | Menu Options |
| Blue Corn Cafe | 9th St | Handful of vegetarian dishes that can be converted to vegan upon request |
| Elmo's Diner | 9th St | |
| Toast | W Main St |
Several crostini and sandwiches are vegetarian. Check the specials board for the vegetarian soup of the day. |
Chapel Hill
| Restaurant | Location | Menu Options |
| Sage | Timberline | 100% vegetarian |
| Butternut Squash | University Square | 100% vegetarian |
Carrboro
| Restaurant | Location | Menu Options |
| The Spotted Dog | Weaver & Main | "Focus on vegetarian" according to their website, and can convert most vegetarian items to vegan. |
