Ann Gentry’s loyal vegheads keep coming back for dishes like gluten-free Kung Pao (veggie stir-fry with pineapple rice). Take a page from the old-timers and order the Caesar salad wrap (discontinued from the menu, but available upon request). Finish with a chocolate chip cookie or Rocky Road brownie.

Unexpected fruit and vegetable medleys are wrapped in your choice of nutrient-packed black forbidden or six-grain rice. The result is flavor-bursting art (displayed in photo form across the walls) that tastes as good as it looks. No need to camouflage fishiness with sodium-packed soy sauce, but if you’re into dipping, try the veggie and tofu purees. Insider tip: Ask about the roll of the month and give the (off-menu) tacos a try.

A full-service bar and beer garden, killer apps, and hearty sandwiches to soak it all up? Yes, please. Chow down on samosas, fried pickles, and a faux meat Sloppy Joe in the tree-canopied (and bike-friendly) beer garden, which doubles the restaurant’s capacity when the weather is warm.

Pay tribute to the most important meal of the day with a vegan combo plate of pancakes (pick your flavor: plain, blueberry, or — get this — trail mix), tofu scramble, and house potatoes. Chase it with a ginger cayenne lemonade or fresh-squeezed kale, mint, parsley, and spinach juice.

Oprah-approved chef Tal Ronnen prepares Mediterranean-themed small plates like artichoke oysters and eggplant caponata. The dining room feels like an upscale steakhouse (wingback chairs, beckoning bar), but the ingredients are all plant based and farm fresh.

If you prefer culinary creativity to calorie counting, pull up a seat to one of just nine tables at this vegetable cookery in the East Village. Chef Amanda Cohen (author of the first comic book cookbook) dishes out playful palate pleasers like jalapeño hush puppies with maple butter and must-have stone-ground grits. Don’t be the fool Dirt Candy diners pity, make a reservation. Unlike our stomachs, it fills up quick.

The city’s veggie haven serves shareable plates that focus on plants. We’re addicted to the collard maki, saag paneer, and bi bim bop.

Sometimes the quest for satisfying falafel feels futile. That is, until you sample the mixed platter at Taïm. Husband and wife duo Einat Admony and Stefan Nafziger pack their cozy (it’s 300 square feet, including the kitchen) West Village storefront with the flavors of Tel Aviv. It doesn’t get fresher than made-to-order chickpea fritters in three flavors. If you fancy yourself a trendsetter, try the sabich — a warm pita stuffed with fried eggplant, organic egg, hummus, Israeli salad, chopped parsley, and tahini.

Udupi, located on the southwest coast of India, is home to a unique variant of South Indian vegetarian cuisine. But don’t worry, no passport is required to gobble down the regional grub, best known for staples like masala dosa, a crepe stuffed with spiced potato and served with sambar and coconut chutney.

Quell Indian food cravings with flaky veggie-stuffed pastries from the Culver City favorite. While great for snagging Indian, Pakistani, and Middle Eastern specialty items (it’s the first Indian ethnic grocery store in Southern California), it’s better known for the deli. Be sure to brush up on your dipping technique — the samosas are served with a green cilantro mint sauce and a date-tamarind chutney.

The James Beard Foundation once named Shawn McClain (Spring) Best Chef in the Midwest for his culinary vision and commitment to ingredient purity. You’ll understand the accolade when you taste his caramelized onion and rosemary focaccia with habanero Romesco and garlic butter. Finish with the toothsome vanilla-ginger panna cotta.

Lauded for its large portions and outdoor patio, the Larchmont cafe makes us feel, well, grateful. Menu items listed as affirmations (like “I am fantastic,” a raw cashew crepe filled with fresh fruit and topped with coconut yogurt, maple syrup, and pecans) keep the food as light and airy as the space. Sit facing the door to catch a glimpse of one of many celebrities known to frequent the healthy haunt.

Health nuts and herbivores head just one block from City Hall for the famous “neatloaf” sandwich and vegan chocolate cake. If you’re wary of meat substitutes, executive chef and manager Golapendu Ng puts to rest any doubts. Ask your server about the sandwich side of the day, which ranges from pasta salad to tabouleh.

This homey and healthy East Village haven proves that no dairy, refined sugars, preservatives, and animal products doesn’t mean no flavor, especially when it comes to the tempeh Reuben. Reservations are a no-go, so sneak in before the crowd, especially on Lasagna Tuesdays, for the famed vegan lasagna with tofu ricotta and seasonal veggies.

If you’re a sucker for surprises, you’ll love The Butcher’s Daughter, where the menu changes daily and seasonal produce is chopped, filleted, and carved like meat at a butcher shop. Delve into smashed avocado toast for breakfast, watermelon and vegan ricotta salad for lunch, and dinner dishes like white bean-fennel sausage.

Chef Mitchell Fox dishes globally inspired comfort food: sandwiches, salads, inventive casseroles, creative dosas, and pizzas made in a brick oven that beams from behind the counter. Don’t miss the Peking Quack sandwich; pair it with an organic beer from the long list of options, including a gluten-free brew.

Chef Robyn Marfurt claims her mission is to keep patrons well fed and pleasantly buzzed. If that isn’t enough to get you in the door, the vegan pork frites (hand-cut fries topped with sliced smoked tomato loaf, pickled jalapenos, green onions, and a side of cashew butter “cheese” sauce) certainly should be. Wash them down with any of the 100 bottled beers (the draft lineup changes daily).

Chef Nikki Bennett keeps her cool in the kitchen, creating upscale raw cuisine heated to no more than 118 degrees. Dishes may not be piping hot, but down a couple of organic sake cocktails and you’ll feel warm all over.

Get a taste of Montreal’s claim to fame with chef Dave Cooper’s meatless version of poutine (fries, vegetarian gravy, and cheese curds). Request a window seat in front, where sun pours in through white-paned windows. If you’re dining solo (ain’t no shame), have a seat at the bar for a behind-the-scenes look at the kitchen.

Situated between the bookstore and pasta department at Eataly is heaven for herbivorous Italophiles. Try the fritto misto (assorted veggies) before ordering one of thirteen daily specials — charmingly scrawled across a chalkboard — that hail from specific regions of Italy. Buon appetito.

Sate your appetite for sightseeing and seasonal fare in one shot. Savor vibrant veggie dishes (locally, organically, and sustainably sourced) while enjoying sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge through floor-to-ceiling windows inside a rustic warehouse interior.

Known for savory sandwiches and vegan desserts, this casual restaurant is a gathering spot for West Village residents and a destination for herbivores from far and wide. To order like a regular, get the tofu scramble, curried cauliflower, or smoked tempeh sandwich.

This crowd-pleaser in the heart of the Mission District has a place in ours, too. Owners Matthew and Terces Engelhart serve high-end Mexican fare, showcasing only natural ingredients in meat- and cheese-free enchiladas, gorditas, and tacos. Even the most obnoxious of omnivores can get down with quesadillas de camote, tortillas stuffed with sweet potato, caramelized onions, and cashew “cheese,” and topped with pumpkin seed salsa.

Nestled near The High Line in Chelsea, this two-story restaurant in an historic building has a dark wood bar, potted plants, and cozy fireplace. Blossom sources from local farms and small-distribution companies and doles out winners like port wine seitan and tofu dusted with pistachio and pepper. Raw foodies, there are plenty of options for you, too.

Loved by vegetarians and meatheads alike, Golden Era serves Pan-Asian cuisine (ranging from Vietnamese to Indian to Thai) sans MSG, milk, and eggs. Bypass standard apps like spring rolls for a crepe stuffed with tofu and mushrooms. Finish with anything (or everything, why not?) from the Claypot & Sizzling menu. We’re particularly keen on the Asian stew with soy chunks, sweet potato, daikon, basil, and carrots.

Order Tanya Petrovna’s meatless dishes at the counter while you scope out a booth — during lunch hour, it won’t be easy. Sink your teeth into the portobello and seitan “sausage” burger served with caramelized onion and a nutty pumpkin seed pesto.

A cheeseburger mid shopping spree is a rookie mistake. Go the lighter route and head to this raw/vegan alternative at The Market in Santa Monica Place. Owned by raw food guru Matthew Kenney, it offers seasonal ingredients and cutting-edge cooking techniques (think thermal immersion, smoking, and emulsification). Sounds strange; tastes amazing.