The novel coronavirus has brought all kinds of challenges and new undertakings as we all try to navigate this “new normal.” Many businesses have changed or altered their business plans—some restaurants have added entire vegan menus amidst the pandemic, and others have transitioned their menus completely over to vegan! Check out this list of 10 restaurants who have taken the vegan jump, and maybe order a to-go or get delivery!

1. Mozzarella Fellas

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Mozzarella Fellas is an Italian restaurant located in Winston-Salem NC, that has recently transitioned its menu to 100% vegan among COVID-19. The owner, Brian Ricciardi, who lives a compassionate vegan lifestyle says, “It’s what I’m passionate about, so I’m taking a leap of faith.” Diners can now expect to see delicious plant-based Chik’n Parm with breaded chik’n cutlets, almond ricotta, mozzarella, red sauce, Parmesan, and basil, along with decadent animal-free pizzas like the Margarita, Buffalo Chik’n Pizza, and much more!

Mozzarella Fellas is located at 336 Summit Square Blvd., Winston-Salem, NC, 27105.

2. Shoals Sound and Service

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Shoals Sound and Service, a restaurant located in the Deep Ellum neighborhood of Dallas, just transitioned their menu to completely plant-based this June. The new and improved vegan menu consists of delicious Latin American food, such as the Smoked BBQ Torta with applewood smoked jackfruit, a Crispy Tempeh Po’ Boy, a variety of vegan empanadas, and so much more! Shoals also is serving up delicious cocktails—all dairy-free of course!

Shoals Sound and Service is located at 2614 Elm St Ste 110 Dallas, TX, 75226.

3. AJ’s Stone Oven Pizzeria

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If you are located in the Norton area of Massachusetts, you will have to check out AJ’s Stone Over Pizzeria. Although the restaurant isn’t 100% vegan, they just added an entirely vegan menu! The new plant-based options consist of; Cheesy Garlic Bread, Mac and Cheese Pizza, a vegan Buffalo Chicken Sub, and so much more.

AJ’s Stone Oven Pizzeria is located at 288 East Main Street, Norton, MA, 02766.

4. Burgerlords

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If you like burgers, fries, and milkshakes and are located in the LA area, check out Burgerlords, since they recently transitioned their entire menu over to vegan! Burgerlords always had an abundance of vegan options on their menu, but since going 100% animal-free, diners can expect to see some new options on the menu, like; Sourdough Garlic Melt, Buffalo Ranch Tofu Burger, the Brainburner, and milkshakes made from tahini in Original, Chocolate, Strawberry Shortcake, and Stumptown Coffee!

Burgerlords has 2 locations in the Los Angeles area; one in Chinatown at 943 N Broadway 102 Los Angeles CA 90012, and one in Highland Park at 110 N Ave 56 Los Angeles CA 90042.

5. Thaibinh’s

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In Desoto, TX, right outside of Dallas, Thaibinh’s, which serves up Vietnamese cuisine, has gone completely vegan! Diners can expect to see menu items like-veggie spring rolls, vegan eggrolls, garlic tofu nuggets, and an assortment of curries and noodles, and more! The owner, Thaibinh Ho, decided to make the restaurant 100% vegan because he wanted to make a positive impact on the health of the community, especially amidst the coronavirus pandemic.