Vegetarian•Vegan Gluten-Free CRAFT KAFE • St. Pete; $ • A favorite with the gluten-free crowd, the menu at this St. Pete spot sports a large selection of pastries, including muffins, turnovers and cookies (they also have a great espresso program). For those looking to linger a little longer, a solid breakfast and lunch program includes a daily vegan soup, several sandwiches and a build-your-own omelet deal. GOLDEN DINOSAURS • Gulfport; $ • This cafe’s eclectic and laid-back vibe has made it a Gulfport neighborhood hit. The all-vegan menu hinges on quality meat alternatives, all made in-house, from sausages to cutlets and seitan. If it’s not made from scratch, there’s a good chance it’s sourced locally, from the pastrami Reubens, piled high with locally fermented sauerkraut, to the local kombucha on draught. GOOD INTENTIONS • St. Pete; $$ • This cozy, mid-century modern restaurant presents something upscale for the vegan set, but the creative menu will appeal to all types of diners. The fantastic grazing board gives other charcute-rie programs a run for their money, while creative spins on classic crowd-pleasers include fried “crab” GOLDEN DINOSAURS CRAFT KAFE GOOD INTENTIONS LOVE FOOD CENTRAL balls nestled in kimchi fried rice and a killer lemon garlic gnocchi. LOVE FOOD CENTRAL • St. Pete; $ • You’ll find quality vegan cooking that extends beyond your basic veggie joint at this breezy Central Avenue cafe. Start with the kale Caesar salad and move on to something heartier, like the Buffalo tempeh sandwich. Better yet, hang out a while and linger over the impressive (and huge) cheese board, made with a selection of macadamia and almond-based cheeses. VISITSPC .COM 89
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