When it comes to pure vegetarian restaurants in Volusia County you are pretty much out of luck. That we know of, there aren't any at this point. But there are some that are more vegetarian friendly than others and some that do offer one or two good vegetarian options that make it worth considering. We have provided the links to the restaurants so you can view any online menus they may provide, as well as obtain their contact info if you would like to inquire about the vegan status of an item, get directions, etc.

• Fresh Healthy Cafe - located at the new Pavilion at Port Orange. This is a healthy, very vegetarian friendly restaurant. They offer three vegetarian wraps, including the Veggie Extreme, The Portobello and a Berry Burst Wrap. They also offer fresh fruit juices and smoothies. They also use all eco-friendly cups! Some Cafe Fresh locations are now serving gardein products (so any wrap, sandwich or panini can be vegetarian)! (see restaurant review)
• Red Robin - also in the Pavilion at Port Orange. They offer a Gardenburger veggie burger, as well as a vegan Boca burger (the bun is vegan as well). Their veggie burger can be used as a substitute in any of their meat dishes (burgers, wraps, salads, etc.)
• Avocado Kitchen - 110 South Beach St in Daytona Beach. The Avocado Kitchen has a large vegetarian menu. (see restaurant review). They have homemade vegan veggie burgers and a great selection of vegetarian food to choose from.
• Siam Spice - 101 Bay Street Daytona Beach. This Thai restaurant offers a variety of vegetarian dishes, including spring rolls, noodle dishes, rice dishes, and more. Just be sure to tell them you want the dish vegetarian, so they don't put fish sauce in it (as many dishes come with fish sauce as a base, if you don't tell them you want vegetarian, but they are happy to make it vegetarian). (see restaurant review)
• Chipotle - 2400 W. International Speedway Blvd. in Daytona Beach. They have good vegan burritos, burrito bowls, etc.
• Denny's - there are various locations around the county. They now offer a vegan veggie burger (just ask for the cheese to be left off the veggie burger). (see restaurant review)
• Great Wraps - on International Speedway in Daytona Beach. They offer a falafel hummus wrap and grilled veggie wrap.
• Johnny Rockets - located the Ocean Walk Shoppes. Johnny Rockets has a good veggie vegan burger (Boca vegan patty) on the menu that was touted by PETA. They also have a message for vegetarian guests that makes them seem to be more 'aware' than most restaurants. Another plus is they are one of the very few restaurants that offer a veggie burger on the kids menu!
• Ruby Tuesday - 1808 International Speedway Blvd. and 2695 N. Atlantic Ave. They got rid of their veggie burger, but they still have a great salad bar and now offer a spaghetti squash main dish.
• Heavenly Sandwiches & Smoothes - 115 Flagler Avenue New Smyrna Beach - they have a wide selection of vegetarian and vegan sandwiches. While they don't seem to have a Web site, you can click on their name and download the menu.
• Pasha Middle East Foods - 919 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach. Great vegetarian options (falafel, hummus, stuffed grape leaves, etc.). Read review.
• Mediterranean Experience - 174 N. Beach St. This is a small restaurant that offers several vegetarian options, including falafel pita, hummus, stuffed grape leaves, etc.
• Moe's - several locations around the county. They are vegetarian friendly. The their white tortillas are vegan. The wheat ones have honey. They also offer tofu as a filling. Their pinto and black beans are vegan (we asked VRG to investigate to confirm this and they did, see info here).
• Panera Bread - several locations. They offer sandwiches and soups and provide the ingredients on their site. Some of their signature salads (like the strawberry poppyseed) can be made vegetarian and/or vegan by saying no to the chicken/cheese. They have some vegan bagels (the everything, sweet onion and poppyseed, cranberry walnut). Their ingredients are all listed online.
• Genovese's Italian Cafe - 116 Dunlawton Ave. Daytona Beach Shores and 183 E. Granada Ave. Ormond Beach. They offer several vegetarian dishes like pasta, pizza, and calzones. They also offer a variety of low-fat cheese-free pizzas. Their site also offers special coupons.
• Nature's Table Cafe - inside the Volusia Mall on ISB. They have several vegetarian options.
• Love Whole Foods - They have two locations - one at 275 Williamson Blvd. in Ormond Beach and one at1633 Taylor Rd. in Port Orange.. The natural foods store has a cafe inside and offers several vegetarian items. You can find the menu online here.
• Avatar Indian Cuisine - 318 South Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. They offer a lot of vegetarian options.
• Leanh's Chinese Restaurant - 1780 S. Nova in South Daytona. They offer a list of vegetarian options.
• The Breakers - 518 Flagler Ave. New Smyrna Beach. They have a good vegan veggie burger and an amazing ocean front view!
• Smoothie King - 1808 W. ISB in Daytona Beach and 1665 Dunlawton in Port Orange. They offer vegan smoothies, primal sticks, vegan cookies, and more!
• Bombay Grille - 581 Beville Road in Daytona Beach. This is an Indian restaurant that offers a variety of vegetarian and vegan options.
• Sweetsies Bakery - products are located in several places throughout Volusia County and by order. They make all sorts of vegan cakes, cupcakes, and sweets! They also do gluten free.
• Cafe Heavenly - located in New Smyrna Beach. They  have a list of vegetarian options.
• Songkran Thai Restaurant - located in South Daytona. They have a vegetarian section on their menu.
• Nature's Table - inside the Volusia Mall food court. They offer several vegetarian options.
• Red Brick Pizza - located at the Pavilion at Port Orange offers vegan (daiya) cheese on their pizzas. Just ask for it when ordering your pizza.
• SongKran - Located at 2309 South Ridgewood in Daytona Beach, this Thai restaurant does offer a vegetarian menu, and will prepare most of their dishes vegetarian or vegan if you ask for it.

Of course this is not an exhaustive list of every place that offers a vegetarian option on the menu. There are many chains that offer them if you are looking for locations just click on the links to view their menu and address information.

• Chipotle - they are good about divulging ingredients in dishes, offering burritos, tacos, etc.
• Tijuana Flats - accommodating for making food the way you want it
• Olive Garden -  they do offer vegetarian options and will make fresh garlic bread sticks without butter upon request
• Great Wraps - located on International Speedway Blvd., they offer a hummus veggie wrap
• Denny's and Chili's - they both have several locations and offer a veggie burger
• Red Robin - they offer both a vegetarian and a vegan burger. Plus, you can get the vegan Boca burger substitute for any of their dishes (salads, wraps, burgers). There is one located in Port Orange.

Restaurants outside Volusia County:

• Ethos Vegan Kitchen - This restaurant is located in Orlando. If you are in the area it is worth stopping by. The food is great! The entire menu is vegan. (see restaurant review)
• Dandelion Community Cafe - An organic tea house and cafe featuring vegan food. Located in Orlando.
• Loving Hut - is an international fast food chain that serves all vegan food. In Florida, they have a location in Orlando, Cape Coral, Naples and Tampa.
• Woodland's - This is an all Indian vegetarian restaurant. Within Florida you can find a location in Orlando and Lauder Hill.
• Don Pablo's - located in Sanford, but if you are headed that way they have portabella mushroom fajitas
• Evos - This is a healthier version fast food restaurant. They have locations in the Tampa Bay area. All vegan items are noted on their menu and they even offer vegan shakes! (see review)
• Manatee Cafe- Located in St. Augustine, this restaurant features a menu that is almost all vegetarian. They have a great manatee theme that makes it that much more interesting. (see restaurant review)
• Sublime Restaurant & Bar - located in Ft. Lauderdale, it is an all vegan upscale establishment.
• Listing of vegetarian restaurants in the Orlando area.

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