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NOAH Guide to Vegetarian Dining in Tulsa

Restaurant Reviews

(Dollar estimates are for one person; all locations Tulsa)

Ri Le's

4932 E 91st St
496-2126

This is the best Tulsa has to offer. The owner Ri Le (ree-lay) is a vegan. There is a small vegetarian section on the menu, but Ri Le will prepare special dishes upon request. Try the soy dishes, which aren't on the menu but are very popular: sesame soy, strawberry soy, pineapple soy, and ginger soy are all wonderful. Veggie egg rolls and imperial rolls are also available. $10

Saffron Coffee Food Art

1148 S Harvard Ave

It is locally owned, has good coffee (soymilk is available for 40 cents) and a fairly decent menu of soups and sandwiches (it is similar to Panera). The best part is that vegetarian items are marked with an asterisk and vegan items are marked with two asterisks, so you can quickly see what to order without having to play twenty questions with the waitstaff. Vegan items include the Saffron Special, which is a veggie sandwich with hummus and avocado sauce, and comes with chips and salsa. There is also a rumor that there are some "secret" items, such as vegan muffins, that are not listed on the menu. $3 - $6

Panera

8 Tulsa area locations

Several soups are offered each day and at least one, usually two, are vegan and/or vegetarian. Salads, minus the cheese, can usually be made vegan. Panera also offers a veggie sandwich which can be made vegan. Most locations keep an ingredients book near the cash register so be sure to ask about specific menu items if you have questions. $5 - $10

The Wild Fork

1820 Utica Square
742-0712

Very pleasant atmosphere. If you like lentils, this is the place to eat. Good lentil soup and a lentil salad that is large enough for an entree. Ask them to hold the cheese on both. $10 - $20

Big Al's

15th & Harvard
744-5085

Clean and well lit, you can see the food being prepared. They have a vegan burger, a bean burrito, and many other items that can be made vegan. $5 - $10

Cafe Ole

3509 S Peoria
745-6699

Mexican decor, clean but crowded. Avocado sandwich (hold the bacon and mayo) served with black beans (hold the sour cream). Skilly burrito - large whole wheat tortilla wrap with black beans and rice, served with fresh fiesta salad. $7 - $10