While going out to eat is a pleasant experience for most people, it can be a little difficult for vegans and vegetarians. Sometimes, the only meat– and dairy–free item on the menu is a measly, unsatisfying house salad. Though the risk of a disappointing meal stops many vegans and vegetarians from dining out, fear no more. MOVE is here to help.

**Main Squeeze Natural Foods Cafe**
_28 S Ninth St._

Main Squeeze is considered the go-to restaurant for CoMo’s herbivores, and with good reason. Every item on the menu, which includes wraps, sandwiches, bowls, soups, salads, fresh smoothies, pressed juices and homemade desserts, is either vegan or vegetarian.

The restaurant was founded in 1997 by its current owner Leigh Lockhart. A vegetarian herself, Lockhart wanted to develop her business the right way.

“I (believe) that if I do the right thing, the money will follow. For me, that meant offering a healthy, meat-free product. I think the universe and more importantly, consumers, reward businesses that they have faith in and that make choices that make consumers feel good,” she says.

Although the concept of Main Squeeze would assumedly attract mainly vegans and vegetarians, Lockhart claims the opposite is true.

“While vegans and vegetarians certainly seek us out for the comfort a meat-free environment provides, the vast majority of our customers just want clean, healthy, delicious food,” she says.

**Chipotle**
_306 S Ninth St._

If the “[Chipotle is muh lyfe](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KmtIHyCpf4)” Vine describes you perfectly, you probably already know how great the burrito chain is for vegans and vegetarians. However, if you’re new to the world of Chipotle, get excited.

Not only does Chipotle give huge portions, they also charge less for omitting meat. The tacos, bowls, burritos and salads are completely customizable, and all ingredients besides the meat, cheese and sour cream are vegan.

Unlike most fast food chains, Chipotle has paid special attention to their vegan and vegetarian customers. Last year, the company introduced sofritas, a vegan protein option consisting of shredded tofu braised with chipotle chiles, roasted poblanos and aromatic spices. The chain also changed the ingredients of its pinto beans to no longer include bacon.

Regardless of whether you are an herbivore or a carnivore, you can feel good about eating Chipotle.

**Café Berlin**
_220 N Tenth St._

If you love breakfast food, Café Berlin is for you. The restaurant offers an assortment of morning dishes that includes eggs, omelets, sandwiches, pancakes, oatmeal and more. Herbivores can order veggie sausage, tofu or tempeh instead of meat, and vegans can substitute eggs with tofu scramble. The café also serves lunch until 2 p.m. with dinner starting at 6 p.m.

Whatever type of food you’re craving, Columbia has got you covered.