Mid-suburbs of DFW: Vegetarian restaurants and reviews in the communities between DFW, TX..

Restaurants: Vegetarian and vegan friendly restaurants offering healthy fare for vegetarian eating in Tarrant County and the communities surrounding DFW Airport and between the cities of Fort Worth and Dallas, TX.

Corner Bakery Café Seven vegetarian entrees including sandwiches and pizza. No vegan but cheese can be removed in some. Foods vary from location-to-location and from time-to-time ihere. Breakfast is served at some locations. Good sweets!! 3810 S Cooper Arlington. 817 465-6690. 7403 N MacArthur Blvd MacArthur Park Irving 214 574-5135. 100 State St Southlake Town Square Southlake 817 329-1127. 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy Grapevine Mills Grapevine 817 539-6400 615 Main St Ft Worth 817 870-4991 Sandwich $

Empress of China Nine vegan entrees, many with tofu, plus one vegetable luncheon special (vegetables only--no tofu on lunch specials) plus two appetizers and one soup. Atmosphere varies at each location. 10045 N MacArthur 129 Irving 972 556-1899. 1429 Rochelle E Irving 972 830-6288. 2030 Glade Rd @ Hwy 121 280 Grapevine 817 442-0088. 2648 N Beltline Rd Irving 972 252-7677 Chinese $

Four Star Coffee Bar Two veggie burgers. Soup normally has dairy. Austin-type atmosphere. 3324 W 7th Fort Worth 817 336-5555 Sandwich $

Genghis Grill You can be as healthy or as decadent as you please at this lower Greenville spot. Choose your own raw ingredients from a large variety of fresh veggies and tofu. Give them to the cook who stir-fries/steams them before your very eyes. Be aware that grill is also used to cook meat. 3000 S Hulen, Ft Worth 817 732-5426. 2970 E Southlake Hwy 114 Southlake 817 749-5426 Mongolian $$

Greek House Two vegetarian sandwiches plus falafel and several appetizers offer a reasonable selection and quick service for vegetarians. Atmosphere could be improved. Meat and vegetarian selections share a grill. 2426 Forest Park Fort Worth 817 921-1473 Greek $

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Gyros House Middle Eastern and Greek take-out spot with good hummus, crispy falafel, tasty tabbouleh. Excellent eggplant dip and several plant-based choices make this place a good place for healthy eating. 720 W Division Arlington Mediterranean $

Hedary's Lebanese Grill Try the falafel dishes and hummus. Traditional Lebanese fare, slightly overpriced. Lebanese 3308 Fairfield Av, Fort Worth 817 731-6961 H-HH $$-$$$$

Hunan Dynasty This restaurant has been in business in Irving since 1984. Now located on a hill in Valley Ranch with a great view and the same really good Chinese food with many veg selections. Owner understands vegetarian/vegan. 8150 MacArthur, #190, Irving. 972 444-9760

Hunan Wok Very pleasant staff with several well-seasoned (spicy or not spicy), vegetarian selections. Tofu is tasty but it is fried, soft tofu that lacks a chewy, texture. 5142 Rufe Snow N Richland Hills 817 656-0817 Chinese $

Italy's Pasta and Pizza Several vegetarian entrees plus one vegan: Pene Pomodoro Bring your own wine or beer to this large, laid-back spot. Many children here so come as a family or alone. 6851 Bridge St Loop 820 E Fort Worth 817 457-2444 Italian $

It's Greek to Me Varied lunch buffet features tasty Greek and Lebanese fare. Some plant-based choices. Owner understands vegetarian/vegan. Good pita sandwiches. Bring your own alcohol. 500 E FM 3040 Lewisville 972 459-9798 Greek $-$$

Jazz Café . Greek cuisine offers several plant-based entrees. In fact, one-half of menu is vegetarian. Live music from time-to-time. Lunch only during week but breakfast served on week-ends. 2504 Montgomery St Fort Worth 817 737-0043 Greek $-$$$

Joe's Pizza, Pasta, Subs Plain jane décor with pizza and several vegetarian pasta options. Egg in pasta? Young counter help says "no" but anything is possible. Primavera pasta is good and probably vegan!! 2420 Westport Pkwy Fort Worth 817 439-3331. 7832 South Freeway Fort Worth 817 293-0067. 4750 Bryant Irvin Fort Worth 817 263-1133 9501. Clifford Av Fort Worth 817 367-7744. 2733 Denton Hwy Fort Worth 817 831-4555. 4407 Little Rd Arlington 817 483-0200. 420 Grapevine Hwy Hurst 817 428-2332. 837 E Price Keller 817 431-0361. 1101 E Hwy 114 Southlake 817 421-2482. 4300 Matlock Arlington 817 468-2900. 1060 N Main Harwood 100 Euless 817 358-4558 Italian $-$$

Junsuree Thai House One plant-based buffet and one carnivore buffet for week-day lunches. Not as spicy as some Thai food we've eaten. Most dishes can be prepared with tofu. Remind waiter to omit oyster or fish sauce. 1109 Magnolia Av W Henderson Fort Worth 817 927-3220 Thai $-$$ One plant-based buffet and one carnivore buffet for week-day lunches. Not as spicy as some Thai food we've eaten. Most dishes can be prepared with tofu. Remind waiter to omit oyster or fish sauce. 1109 Magnolia Av W Henderson Fort Worth 817 927-3220 Thai $-$$

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King Tut Restaurant Excellent Middle Eastern and Egyptian fare with the best eggplant dip around that is served with pita! Several plant-based choices in unpretentious surroundings. Most dishes can be ordered vegan. 1512 Magnolia Av W Hurley Fort Worth 817 335-3051 Egyptian $-$$

Maharaja features fine Indian cuisine, with many vegetarian . About half the items on their very reasonable lunch buffet ($5.95 M-F and $7.95 Sat-Sun) are vegetarian. Their mango lassi is to die for. 6308 Hulen Bend Boulevard, Fort Worth. 817 263-7156; Metro
214 445-6475. Indian $

Masala Masala Indo-Pak Restaurant. The first time I visited this restaurant at night, I left because there were very few veg dishes. This week I tried again and found a week night buffet that abounded not only in veg dishes, but many which were vegan. Food was really good; spices were on the medium to mild side, service was excellent. 415 N Main St just north of Airport Fwy., , Euless. (817) 267-2800 Indian $

Marco Polo's Italian Eight vegetarian entrees including eggplant sandwich and vegetarian pizza but only one vegan entree. Luncheon buffet 1001 NE Green Oaks Arlington 817 461-7656 Italian $-$$

Mezza Mediterranean Mezza translates as "spread of food." It is a family style of dining with small portions of many foods for all to sample. Several vegetarian choices in this elegant restaurant served as "Mezza" and ordered separately. Manager grows some food served in greenhouse on property and in his yard at home. Definitely vegetarian-friendly management. 1015 Cedarland Randol Mill Arlington 817 794-0393 Mediterranean $$-$$$

Mijo's Mijo's has changed. It it not nearly as veg friendly as with previous owners. 2304 Park Row W Arlington 817 226-3001 Mexican $

New Tai-Kee Four vegetarian and three vegan items in clean surroundings. 2216 New York Av 205 Arlington 817 261-8889 Vietnamese $

Original Mexican Eats Three or four vegetarian items can be made without cheese for vegans. Broccoli enchiladas. No lard or animal broth in beans, rice. 4713 Camp Bowie Fort Worth 817 738-6226 Mexican

Oscar's Great (and strong) margaritas plus spinach or squash or mushroom enchiladas for the vegetarian. Skip rice and ask to cut dairy for vegetarian. This vegetarian-friendly spot is not open on Sundays. 3400 Denton Hwy Haltom City 817 222-9020 Mexican $-$$

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Disclaimer: Remarks are only the opinions of the reviewer. We ask questions but have accepted the restaurant staff’s answers as accurate. We suggest you verify lard, eggs, fish sauce, and the like before you order because information we were given could be mistaken. Also, be aware that most grilled items share the grill with meat and are meat contaminated.

When we do not have specific knowledge about eggs, meat or fish broth, or MSG, we make a note of this. However, restaurants change owners, managers, and chefs often with corresponding potential changes in recipes. Satisfy yourself by asking questions before ordering at all restuarants.Corrections or additions should be sent to following:

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This calendar covers an extended period of time. Changes happen. If we are informed of new events or changes, they will be posted here and designated Changed. But we don't always get notified so please call number listed before driving to an event.

Sun, Jul 5 - Sustainable Sunday: Vegan Buffet every first Sunday at Papaya Garden, 1201 W. Airport Frwy #100, 817 684-9378, Euless on the corner of Airport Fwy (Hwy 183) and Industrial (FM157 also known as Collins in Arlington). Thai, plant-based, and all-you-can-eat buffet is served from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. There are several groups here including DFW Veg Ed and Sierra Club, Larger restaurant means more room for families and other groups Ask for Terry at the door to meet/converse with an interesting group of people. Or sit with your friends and family . Organizer: Terry Jensen 817 545-0140 or 972 251-1532.

Mon, Jul 6 - Sierra Singles dinner dinner at the Greek restaurant Kostas in Plano. 6:30 pm at 1050 W Park Blvd, Plano, 75075. They have excellent food, and a great setting. Their phone number is 972-424-6320. Coordinators: Ginger Bradley 469-223-7902(C) and Paul Heller 972-620-1703(H)

Thu, Jul 9 - Sierra Club Night Hike. Meet at 7:00 pm near the Arbor Hills pavilions. Arbor Hills is located at 6701 W. Parker Rd. in Plano just west of Midway Rd. We will walk 5 miles mainly on a paved path. No reservations, just show up. Leader: Judy Cato 972-238-5738

Thu, Jul 9 - Young Sierrans dinner. Arrive anytime after 6:00pm; dinner at 7pm. Please RSVP by noon on 7/9 to youngsierrans@dallassierraclub.org so we have a rough estimate for seating. All 20s/30s welcome; you don’t have to be a Sierra Club member to participate. Location: Vapiano, Mockingbird Station / 5319 S Mockingbird Lane Suite 100 / Dallas, TX / 214-887-1557.

Sat, Jul 11 - Fort Worth Vegetarian Society monthly dinner at Spiral Diner, 7 pm. 1314 W Magnolia at 6th, Fort Worth. No reservation necessary; look for FWVS sign.

Sat, Jul 11 - Black Vegetarian Society of Texas Vegetarian 101 class at Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 2922 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Dallas. 11:30 am -1:30 pm. Free.

Sat, Jul 11 - Animal Connection of Texas meeting. 10 am. Center for Community Cooperation, 2900 Live Oak Street, Dallas. 214 373-7867. Free.

Sat, Jul 11 - White Rock Lake Cleanup. Walk and talk while helping to pick up trash and recyclables at the Sierra Club's adopted section of White Rock Lake Park. Meet at 8:15 AM at the Love of the Lake office on the Northeast corner of Garland Rd. and Buckner Blvd. Look for a crowd of people drinking free juice and coffee. Gloves, trash bags, etc. provided. Our area includes one of the wonderful prairie restoration areas, so there are always birds and wildflowers to enjoy. Brunch afterwards. Leader: Carol Nash 214-824-0244(H) Free.

Sat, Jul 11 - Day hike at Fort Worth Nature Center. Meet at 7:15 AM at the Hardwicke Interpretative Visitors Center Parking lot at Fort Worth Nature Center. After you enter the refuge pay your entrance fee and follow signs to Hardwicke. The park opens it gates at 7 AM so be there promptly. We will hike a 4-5 mile section of trails. Bring water, snacks, and raingear. Nature Center is located in NW Tarrant County on Lake Worth. Take Highway 199 exit west toward Azle off 820 West on western edge of Fort Worth. Leader: Claudia Blalock, 817-924-6242. In the event of rain, hike is cancelled. No dogs please.

Sun, Jul 12 - Outings meeting. Share your ideas for outdoor adventures with other club members and outings leaders as we plan club outings for upcoming months. We need your ideas and your help to lead or participate in outings. 3 PM, Backwoods Store, 2727 W. 7^th Street, Fort Worth, TX 817-332-2423. For more information call Nancy McVean, 817-596-5209, nancymcvean@gmail.com

Tue, Jul 14 - Dallas Sierra Club Meeting, 7 pm; come early for food. Avarita Williams from the Texas Workforce Commission will provide an overview on green jobs in Texas and their impact on the environment and the economy. The Sierra Club meets at The Center for Spiritual Living, near the northwest corner of Inwood and Spring Valley in north Dallas (see map below). From the Tollway and Spring Valley Road, go west past Inwood Road and the train tracks. Take the next right (north) on International Parkway (called Arborview on older maps). When the road bends to the right, look for the entrance way and Sierra Club signs.

Wed, Jul 15 - General Meeting of the Greater Fort Worth Sierra Club, 7 pm. Brief business meeting followed by speaker Lucy Harrell of Arlington, Texas Certified Nursery Professional and expert on Texas landscapes and organic gardening specialist. Location: Ft Worth Botanic Gardens, Main Garden Center, 817 871-7686, 3220 Botanic Garden Boulevard at University, north of I-30, Fort Worth.

Wed, Jul 15 - Dallas Sierra Club Outings Committee meets at 7:00 pm at REI, 4515 LBJ Freeway, Farmers Branch, TX 75244 (north side of LBJ between Midway and Welch). All outings leaders, future outings leaders, and interested Sierrans are welcome.

Thu, Jul 16 - Sierra Club Night Hike Chisholm Trail. Meet at 7:00 pmin front of the Starbucks/Barnes & Noble (north side of 15th just west of US 75). We will walk 5 miles on a paved path. Bring water. No reservations, just show up. Leader: Judy Cato 972-238-5738.

Sat- Jul 18 - Black Vegetarian Society of Texas White Rock Lake outing and potluck picnic. 12 noon -3 pm, Flagpole Hill, 3100 Doran Cr, Dallas. Contact Angelica at 214 577-5840 for more information and for contributions to the potluck.

Sun, Jul 19 - All-vegan, all-you-can-eat buffet from 12 noon until 2 pm. Regularly $9, $1 off for Sierra Club, Dallas Vegetarian Lunch Group and DFW Vegetarian Education Network members.. New Start Veg, (972 243-0507) 2330 Royal Lane, ste 900, Dallas 75229. Just west of I-35 on the south side of Royal. Call for info: James Bisby 469-371-1938

Sun, Jul 19 - Dallas Trekkers group walks at White Rock Lake at 8 m. Meet at Doctors Hospital, 9330 Poppy Drive, Dallas. 972-489-3072 for more information. Small charge.

Thu, Jul 23 - Dallas Organic Gardening Club Monthly Meeting. Fretz Recreation Center, Dallas. 7 pm. Free.

Thu, Jul 23 - Arlington Organic Gardening Club Monthly Meeting. Bob Duncan Community Center Garden Room, 2800 S. Center St. in Arlington. 7 pm. Free.

Thu, Jul 24 - Sierra Club Night hike on White Rock Creek Trail. Meet at 7:00 pm at Moss Park on the SE corner of Greenville and Royal. We will walk 5 miles on a paved path. Bring water and bug repellant. No reservations, just show up. Leader: Judy Cato 972-238-5738.

Sun, Jul 26 - Black Vegetarian Society of Texas monthly luncheon at Spiral Diner, Magnolia at 6th, Fort Worth. 1:30 pm.

Sat, Aug 1, - Fort Worth Vegetarian Society monthly dinner at Spiral Diner, 7 pm. 1314 W Magnolia at 6th, Fort Worth. No reservation necessary; look for FWVS sign.

Sat, Aug 1 - SPCA of Texas’ Pet Grief recovery program for those grieving the loss of a beloved companion animal. Meet at 1 pm at the conference room at SPCA of Texas, 2400 Lone Star Drive, Dallas. Free.

Sun, Aug 2 - Sustainable Sunday: Vegan Buffet every first Sunday at Papaya Garden, 1201 W. Airport Frwy #100, 817 684-9378, Euless on the corner of Airport Fwy (Hwy 183) and Industrial (FM157 also known as Collins in Arlington). Thai, plant-based, and all-you-can-eat buffet is served from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. There are several groups here including DFW Veg Ed and Sierra Club, Larger restaurant means more room for families and other groups Ask for Terry at the door to meet/converse with an interesting group of people. Or sit with your friends and family . Organizer: Terry Jensen 817 545-0140 or 972 251-1532.

NOTE: There will be no Mid-Suburban Sierra Club meetings during the summer months. Have a great summer.

Directions to Botanic Garden, 817 871-7686, 3220 Botanic Garden Boulevard at University, Fort Worth. Driving west from downtown Fort Worth, take the University exit and turn north or right. The Garden has two entrances on your left about 1.5 miles north of I-30. The Garden Center is located at the second entrance. When you enter the building ask for the Sierra Club or turn right to find the Azalea Room.

From the North: Exit SH 121 at FM 157 (Industrial Blvd) to Mid-Cities/Cheek-Sparger Rd. From exit ramp, Do Not reenter SH 121, take either of the center two lanes under SH 121 to the traffic light (Mid Cities Blvd) and turn left. The entrance to Bob Eden Park will be on your right.

Directions to Spiral Diner, 1314 W. Magnolia Av, NE corner at 6th, 817 332-8834, Fort Worth. Going west from downtown Fort Worth on I-30, exit on 8th and turn left. Turn left on Magnolia and Spiral Diner will be on your left.

Directions & Map to Sunflower Shoppe, 5100 Hwy 121 Colleyville 76034. From Hwy 121 in Grapevine, exit Hall-Johnson Road and remain on west access road, From Hwy 121 north from Airport Freeway, exit Hall-Johnson Road and turn left under freeway to west access road.

Stay on west access road past Gateway Dr and past Rio Mambo and Mac restaurants. Immediately past the restaurants, turn right into Healthy Approach parking lot. Sign is hard to see because of trees. If you reach Glade Rd, you have passed entrance to Healthy Approach.

Community room is on second floor with stairs in the far right hand corner of the restaurant. Telephone number of store is 817 399-9100. See map below: