ANN ARBOR, MI – The new year is here and it brings with it good resolutions and a plethora of resolutions. For adventurous eaters or climate conscious, this may include Veganuary.
Veganuary is a challenge to go vegan for the month of January to try the lifestyle without a long-term commitment. However, new vegans may be at a loss as to where to eat at places without animal products.
For those who are going vegan this January, here are five great plant-based restaurants and bakeries in Ann Arbor.
The Buffalo Cauliflower Wings at the Detroit Street Gas Station, 300 Detroit St., Ann Arbor is served with celery and ranch.Jordan couple | [email protected]
Gas station Detroit Street
With a menu featuring buffalo cauliflower wings and tempeh burgers, Detroit Street Filling Station has something for everyone.
The menu features options like The Del Burger with a tempeh patty from The Brinery, Violife melted cheddar cheese, and herb aioli.
Detroit Street Gas Station, 300 Detroit St., is open daily from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Find the restaurant online, on social media, or by calling 734-224-8262.
At the North Star Lounge, 301 N. Fifth Ave. in Ann Arbor on Monday, September 26, 2022.Jacob Hamilton | MLive.com
North Star Lounge
Those looking to add a little jazz to their vegan dining experience can head to North Star Lounge, Detroit Street Filling Station’s sister eatery. Inspired by the New Orleans music scene, the lounge claims to be Michigan’s first vegan bar.
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The menu includes grilled jackfruit sliders, galette pastries, spiced popcorn, pasta salad, and a variety of desserts. Beer, wine, cocktails and non-alcoholic mixed drinks are available.
The North Star Lounge, 301 N. Fifth Ave., is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. with live music from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Find the restaurant online or on social media.
Employees prepare cinnamon rolls at Cinnaholic, 121 E. Liberty St. in Ann Arbor on Friday, January 28, 2022.Jacob Hamilton
cinnamon
For something a little sweeter, Cinnaholic offers a vegan cinnamon roll menu. The bakery serves “build your own” cinnamon rolls with options like peanut butter or coffee frosting and brownie bites and cookie dough for toppings.
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Cinnaholic’s menu is completely vegan, including the sugar that is not bone char filtered.
Cinnaholic, 121 E. Liberty St., is open Sunday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Find the bakery online, on social media, or by calling 734-707-1955.
A Valentine’s Day tart made with vegan chocolate whipped cream, pate sucree batter, filled with toasted berry compote and topped with edible flowers and raspberries at the Botanical Bakeshop, 508 County St. in Milan on Friday February 11, 2022.The Ann Arbor News
Botanical Bakery
The Botanical Bakeshop keeps the sweet tooth going with upscale vegan baked goods. The menu features cakes, pastries, and other goods, with aquafaba and lentils replacing eggs and dairy.
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Botanical Bakeshop, which doesn’t have a traditional storefront, is available at Matty J’s Bakery and Hyperion Coffee, among others. Customers can also pick up orders at 508 County St. in Milan or opt for delivery.
Find Botanical Bakeshop online, on social media or by calling 734-280-7676.
Maryrose Angelo wraps a pizza at Vegano Italiano in Ypsilanti on Tuesday October 26, 2021.Alytus Katilius | MLive.com
Vegan Italiano
From meatball subs to pesto pasta, Vegano Italiano offers exclusively vegan Italian food. Although the restaurant opened in a stationary location in Ypsilanti, it has recently been converted into a food truck.
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The current menu includes cauliflower wings, macaroni and cheese, and the meatball sub. The winter menu also includes pesto pasta and penne a la vodka.
For more information or the food truck schedule, find Vegano Italiano online, on social media, or by calling 734-340-2617.
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