Happy World Vegan Month!

by | November 1, 2023

November marks World Vegan Month. This month we come together to recognize and celebrate veganism, and its positive impact on the earth, animals, and human health. 

World Vegan Month is observed to begin on November 1st and was first established in 1994 by Louise Wallis — the Chair of the Vegan Society in the United Kingdom. It has since evolved into a worldwide celebration of veganism, highlighting its pivotal role as a more sustainable choice for the environment! 

This month serves as an opportunity to spotlight the core principles of veganism, such as cruelty-free lifestyle choices, reducing our collective carbon footprint, and extending our respect to all living beings. World Vegan Month is dedicated to fostering a sense of compassion for our planet, and recognizing that adopting a vegan lifestyle is a powerful means of minimizing our ecological impact and honoring Earth’s precious resources.

As a practicing vegan herself, Representative Eskamani and her team are committed to spreading awareness around a plant-based life, and the profound impact our food choices have on our own health and the environment at large. We celebrate vegans not just in November, but all year round!

Below is a list of vegan restaurants and bakeries in District 42. Please let us know if you have more suggestions for spots to add!

  • A Harmless Bite Bakery: 959 W Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
    • A vegan bakery and wholesale supplier specializing in custom cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and pastries! A Harmless Bite Bakery is a great spot located inside the Winter Park Collective and right near Rollins College. Head on over to try their delicious brownies and pop-tarts after eating dinner at Jacked Up Vegan or Pizza Nova!
  • Boca Fresca: 676 Cherry Street, Winter Park, FL 32789
    • Boca Fresca is unique in its way, dedicated to fully plant-based and vegan Puerto Rican meals. Honoring the love and sabor of their ancestors and heritage, the owners at Boca Fresca strive to translate the flavors of their cultures and traditions into a more sustainable recipe to serve their customers’ health and the health of our planet.
  • Dharma Southern Chick’n: 5565 Old Cheney Hwy, Orlando, FL 32807
    • 100% plant based southern cuisine located off of Old Cheney Highway with Valhalla Bakery! Their menu consists of southern comfort food, but ALL vegan and mouth watering delicious. A favorite is their mac and cheese, which is a must when stopping by!
  • Drunken Monkey Coffee Bar: 444 N Bumby Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
    • Outside of the pandemic, this is the spot to find stand-up comedy, artists, writers, and readers alike around The Milk District. They are open every day of the year to meet your plant-curious needs from soups to sandwiches, and of course, the “Moko Jono” coffee to keep you going. You might even run into an Eskamani here!
  • Easy Luck Coffee & Bodega:  2425 E South St, Orlando, FL 32803
    • From Early Eats to Nite Bites, Easy Luck Coffee and Bodega is a vegan paradise! Their sandwiches and deli meats come in all variations, be it Ham ‘n’ Cheese, or South St. Sweetheart. Ever in need of a refresher? Drop in for tea assortments ranging across Lavender citrus sage, strawberry rosé, pumpkin chai, or your favorite cup of coffee! Be here to be healthy (their toasts can be subbed for gluten-free rice cakes), and fill your tummy with something yummy!
  • Ethos Vegan Kitchen: 601 B S New York Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
    • Just off Park Avenue in Winter Park, Ethos Vegan Kitchen is a full-service vegan restaurant. Featuring hearty, homestyle fare, Ethos Vegan Kitchen offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week around the corner from Rollins College, too!
  • Golden Moon Kitchen: Hourglass District in Orlando
    • Owned by Teryn Pendarvis, Golden Moon Kitchen is an Hourglass District based vegan bakery known for their beautiful, eclectic cakes, cookies, and more. Her whimsical cakes are decorated with bright colors and fun designs that are a wonderful addition to your birthday, holiday, and self-care. Don’t miss her monthly classes and pop-ups at Whippoorwill Beer House! 
  • Grain and Berry – Maitland: 400 North N Orlando Ave, Maitland, FL 32751
    • Tucked away near downtown Maitland is Grain & Berry, they uniquely offer various kinds of superfoods! You can get your superfood in the form of Acai bowls, pitaya bowls, spirulina bowls, kale bowls, oatmeal bowls, yogurt bowls, smoothies, freshly squeezed juices, or international coffees. If you have a chance, stop by at lunch to grab a healthy meal on the go. They cater to all needs including vegetarians, paleo, vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free! 
  • Greenery Creamery: 420 East Church St, Unit #112 Orlando, FL 32801
    • The Greenery Creamery is Orlando’s first artisanal ice cream boutique. They serve dairy and vegan ice cream made fresh from local natural ingredients right near Lake Eola! Stop by to try the unique flavors they offer anytime between 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
  • Hungry Pants: 3421 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32806
    • Located in the heart of SODO, Hungry Pants offers a menu for those who are curious and willing to experiment with whole and balanced foods. Entrepreneur Alex Marin strives to appeal to anyone that is ‘plant-curious’, allowing you to enjoy your favorite comfort foods without judgment. You can hear more from them in our business blog here!
  • Jacked Up Vegan: 959 W Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
    • Right by Downtown Winter Park is Jacked Up Vegan, a hidden oasis of vegan burgers and Latin BBQ. They have BBQ platters, street tacos, burritos, and their special Jacked Up Fries that include vegan bacon, cheese, sauteed onions, and scallions! Jacked Up Vegan would be the perfect place to go when exploring Winter Park! 
  • Jam Eng: 65 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
    • Authentic, mouth watering Jamaican and English bar and restaurant located in Downtown Orlando with lots of delicious vegan and vegetarian options! From the vegan drumsticks and vegan jerk chicken to the rasta pasta and callaloo and mixed veggies, they have great options for your late night cravings!
  • Korgette: 696 Irvington Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
    • Steps away from Colonial Town Center, Korgette offers a variety of healthy and delicious street foods. Each week, they create dishes using good, clean, and fresh seasonal ingredients available from their trusted suppliers. Their staple items, however, are just as mouthwatering: falafels, build-your-own fusion bowls, and signature sauces inspired by flavors around the world! 
  • Leguminati: 2401 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando, FL, 32806
    • Leguminati is a quirky staple that offers an entirely vegan menu boasting a selection of their delicious crunchwraps. These crunchwraps offer a diverse array of fresh ingredients and seasoned meat alternatives. Leguminati is located within Orlando’s Hourglass District, and is open for business from 11am to 8pm daily. Noted for having a friendly and cheerful staff, as well as a clean and spacious store, stop by for an incredible dining experience!
  • Loving Hut: 2101 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32803
    • Grounded in values of peace, happiness, and caring for Mama Earth, Loving Hut is tucked right off East Colonial and 100% vegan. With pho, spring rolls, and curry BBQ, it’s a must-go for our local foodies; you can even learn about celebrities who have chosen the vegan lifestyle when you step inside through a curated selection of fun wall art.
  • Orlando Vegan Events: Central Florida/Orlando area
    • Created by @orlandobeardedvegan, Orlando Vegan Events provides vegan markets, events, and festivals all year long. Their next events include: Vegan Market Orlando on 11/5 from 11am to 4pm, Vegan Thanks-Living Event on 11/19 from 11am to 4pm, and the Vegan Holiday Market on 12/3 from 11am to 4pm all at Permisson Hollow Brewing Co. next to Lake Eola!
  • Pizza Nova: 959 W Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
    • Orlando’s first ever 100% plant-based neapolitan pizza company located inside the Winter Park Collective! They offer your classic favorites and specialties, like the Milky Way Pie with a vegan ranch base, vegan chick’n and bacon, cashew mozzarella, red onions, scallions, and vegan parmesan! 
  • Plantees: 1030 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
    • 100% plant-based burgers, fries, and shakes! Who could ask for more? Off Mills Ave, is Plantees, a restaurant that provides healthy food for the community to bridge the gap between fast food and fast-casual food. They have all-natural ingredients with environmentally friendly products too! For fans of Will’s Pub and Lil Indies, it’s right next door. 😉 
  • Purple Ocean Superfood Bar: 1530 S Primrose Dr, Orlando, FL, 32806
    • Dive into the purple craze at Purple Ocean Superfood Bar! Purple Ocean has three Orlando locations, the others being at UCF and Waterford Lakes. This location comprises two quaint and fashionably-adorned food trucks with cozy outdoor seating, one being for açaí bowls, smoothies, and juices, and another for hot foods. If you’re in the mood for a burger, sandwich, empanada, açaí or pitaya bowl, flavored lemonade, or a quenching smoothie, Purple Ocean Superfood Bar is the place for you!
  • Retro Roast: 2603 E South Street, Orlando, FL 32803
    • Handcrafted and plant based retro brews and Orlando’s Vegan Coffee Bar located inside the Old Market on South, now Main House Market. From the vegan specialty coffees, like the Cereal Killa and the Radical Ro, to the vegan baked goods, they have just what you are looking for! This is a personal favorite of Madison, a staffer with our team!
  • Skyebird Juice Bar & Experimental Kitchen: 3201 Corrine Drive, Orlando, FL 32803
    • For our friends in Audubon Park, Skyebird Juice Bar and Experimental Kitchen offer a variety of plant-based and gluten-free menu items. From cold-pressed juices, house-made smoothies, all-day breakfasts, and plant-based meals, this local business is perfect for anyone wanting to quench their thirst!
  • SOHO Juice Co.: 646 S Orlando Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
    • With four different locations in Florida (including one in Winter Park!), SOHO Juice Co. is a vegan-friendly and allergen-focused marketplace serving plant-based products with wholesome ingredients. Their smoothies, açaí bowls, cold-pressed juices, and other grab-and-go items are dedicated to being eco-friendly and mostly organic! 
  • The Kind Cleaver: 2603 E South Street, Orlando, FL 32803
    • Located inside the Old Market on South, now Main House Market, The Kind Cleaver is a vegan deli with “to die for” sandwiches, sides, and salads! A recent favorite is Cowboy Killer which is a chipotle chicken melt with cheese, tomato, onion, and more. 
  • Toasted – Winter Park: 1945 Aloma Ave, Winter Park, FL 32792
    • Toasted provides an array of vegan options for the vegan cheese lovers in Winter Park! Toasted is an experience-based, fast-casual brand focused on elevating a classic American sandwich – the grilled cheese. Born in Winter Park, Florida, the concept offers crafted grilled cheese & burgers made with premium, locally sourced ingredients that are always prepared in-house.
  • The Vegan Hot Dog Cart: 63 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
    • Just a short walk from Lake Eola, the Vegan Hot Dog Cart is curated by the same people who brought Dharma Southern Kitchen to life. This pint-sized cart provides creative vegan hot dogs with a variety of toppings, perfect for anyone craving a vegan-friendly American classic!
  • Valhalla Bakery: 5565 Old Cheney Hwy, Orlando, FL 32807
    • Previously at Market on South, Valhalla Bakery is now off of Old Cheney Highway serving delicious comfort goods, desserts, pastries, and more. Make sure to stop by and say hello to the team along with Dharma Southern Chick’n, a vegan southern cuisine spot in the collective!
  • Veggie Garden: 1216 E. Colonial Drive, Suite 11, Orlando, FL 32803
    • Near Lake Eola Heights, Veggie Garden serves mostly vegan Vietnamese cuisine. Featuring items from a signature soup broth made from different kinds of vegetables and fruit to a spring roll made from lettuce, basil, and fried tofu. This eatery is great for the soul and mixing up your vegan cuisine too.
  • Vegan Scoops: 2603 E South Street, Orlando, FL 32803
    • Orlando’s first plant based creamery and food truck, Vegan Scoops, offers yummy handcrafted ice cream and desserts at the Old Market on South, now Main House Market. Every second Friday of the month, they host a Vegan Glow Party with vegan vendors, music, and glow in the dark festivities! 
  • Winter Park Biscuit Co.: 3201 Corrine Dr, Orlando, FL 32803
    • After 3 years of being THE sought-after pop-up, WPBC opened its location within East End Market and Orlando turned out to show lots of love. From the chicken sandwich to the classic biscuit, you’ll hear their staff say “Yes, it’s all vegan!” and trust us, the line is worth it!