Strictly Veg
Tualatin Valley has a growing array of options for plant-based eaters with a diverse selection of vegan and vegetarian restaurants that highlight the region’s fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Dedicated vegans and curious foodies seeking meat-free options can have their cake and eat it, too.
Beaverton’s first vegan bakery, Carina’s Bakery offers vegan and soy-free baked goods that infuses traditional Swedish baking with the mouth-watering flavors of the Pacific Northwest. The bakery also gives back to the community by empowering people with disabilities to develop a passion for baking, providing them with valuable training and a creative outlet.
Pacific Donuts is the first (and only) vegan donut shop in Tualatin Valley. This female-owned shop is 100% plant-based and dairy-free and crafts delicious donuts that satisfy any sweet tooth.
Located on “Restaurant Row” in historic downtown Beaverton, June is a new vegan cocktail bar, styled in 1920s Art Deco with myriad contemporary foods and drinks. Its food menu is 100% vegan and the approachable cocktail menu features spirits-forward drinks and botanical draft cocktails and mocktails.
Veggie Grill, which has locations all along the West Coast, provides 100% plant-based American-style diner food, including burgers, sandwiches, bowls and salads..
While not completely vegan, The Whole Bowl offers a range of bowls that are meat-, nut- and gluten-free. Vegan diners can ask to have their bowls “veganized” to make it dairy-free as well. All bowls include brown rice, black and red beans, avocado, cilantro, black olives, salsa and their exclusive Tali Sauce, a creamy chickpea-based sauce with nutritional yeast and olive oil.
Whether you’re a longtime vegan or simply looking to try something new, Tualatin Valley’s plant-based dining scene has a tasty range of flavors and experiences to satisfy every palate.