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25+ spots to find vegan and vegetarian meals in Winston-Salem
Cheesecake with a honey drizzle and pear slices on top of a plate.
Food like this is nobody’s understudy — it’s the star of the show. | Photo via @toyourhealthbakery
Eating meat-free hasn’t always been easy, but in Winston-Salem, it’s a piece of (vegan) cake.

Our local food scene is as vibrant as ever, so it’s no surprise there are a slew of local chefs serving up fresh, vegetarian bites across town. From vegetarian deli sandwiches to scrumptious vegan pizza, here are 25+ restaurants serving up meat-free fare in Winston-Salem.

☕ Coffee shops

Camino Bakery, Multiple locations | Enjoy fresh-baked vegan and gluten-free pastries, breads, and sweets — plus vegan “chicken” salad.

Krankies, 211 E. 3rd St. | Try the “Vegan Classic” breakfast biscuit at this coffee shop featuring tons of beverage options.

Other Suns Coffee Shop, 414 N. Laura Wall Blvd., Ste. 104 | This cute little coffee shop serves up a few different vegan options, from breakfast to full meals. Try this: Breakfast sandwich with vegan bacon.

WStoday: Camino Bakery pumpkin break for sale on a stand at the Brookstown coffee shop.

There are plenty of vegan and gluten-free options to choose from — prices may change.

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Photo by WStoday

🌮 Food trucks

The Local & The Lebanese, Multiple locations | This food truck often makes stops in Winston-Salem to serve its American and Lebanese street food (with a few veggie and vegan options available). Pro tip: Track the truck on Street Food Finder.

Rockin Moroccan, 445 Patterson Ave. | Order the veggie platter or falafel salad, which comes with pita and two sides. Grab your lunch plate from this food truck on Wednesdays at Bailey Park.

Mike’s Vegan Grill, Multiple locations | Check Mike’s Facebook page to stay updated on when the truck will be in Winston-Salem — it often stops by The Hemp Source (690 Jonestown Rd., Ste. 190) to serve its 100% vegan menu of burgers, hot dogs, and sides.

🍕 Casual eating

Village Juice & Kitchen, Stratford Towers, 205-O S. Stratford Rd. | Grab a hearty vegan salad bowl (or build your own), a black bean burger, smoothie, or baked good at this local spot. Try this: Raw vegan cheesecake made with seasonal flavors.

WStoday: Salad bowl from Yamas includes street, corn, tomatoes, and bell peppers, with a rose lemonade iced tea on the side.

Although City Editor Kellina enjoys chicken in her salad, you can opt in for falafel instead or order the veganopolis.

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Photo by WStoday

Yamas, Multiple locations | Build your own vegan or vegetarian Mediterranean sandwich, grain bowl, or salad with options like falafel fritters, dolmades, marinated chickpeas, and various vegan-friendly sauces.
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B. No, but I have considered it
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Events
Tuesday, June 18
  • Object of the Month: Tiffany China | Tuesday, June 18 | 12-1 p.m. | Reynolda House, 2250 Reynolda Rd., Winston-Salem | Free, RSVP | Learn about Katharine Reynolds’s collection of china from Tiffany & Co.
Wednesday, June 19
  • 4 UR LP | Wednesday, June 19 | 7-9 p.m. | The CMPND, 231 W. 4th St., Winston-Salem | Free | Share an album/EP that you love — other attendees will listen and follow with an open discussion.
Thursday, June 20
  • Yoga for Beginners | Thursday, June 20 | 12-1 p.m. | Lewisville Branch Library, 6490 Shallowford Rd., Winston-Salem | Free | Take a midday mindfulness break to uplift your mind and body.
Friday, June 21
  • ART Crush | Friday, June 21 | 7-10 p.m. | Arts District, 6th and Trade St., Winston-Salem | Cost of purchase | Shop local art, watch live performances, explore exhibits, and more.
Saturday, June 22
  • Summer Fest and You-Pick Flowers | Saturday, June 22 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Smith Hollow Farm, 5920 Smith Hollow Rd., Kernersville | $15-$17 | See the flower field, visit farm animals, take a hayride, grab lunch, launch apples, and play farm games.
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News Notes
Civic
  • City Council approved the 2024-2025 city budget totaling $658.9 million yesterday, June 17 (discussion begins ~20 minutes into the meeting). It includes a property tax increase from 66.10 cents per $100 of assessed value to 72.50 cents — it goes into effect when the fiscal year begins Monday, July 1.
Traffic
  • The portion of Buena Vista Road between Virginia and Reynolda roads will be closed today, June 18. Crews will work on improving the wastewater system from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. so plan an alternate route.
Open
  • Damn Yankees Deli and Catering is serving customizable sandwiches, wraps, and salads in the former Deli on Main at 234 N. Main St. in Kernersville. It’s the first restaurant for owners Steven and Erica Maier, who are natives of Long Island, NY. (Winston-Salem Journal)
Closed
  • The Winston-Salem Journal Production Plant at 2051 E. 5th St. is closed. The 142,000-sqft building on ~11 acres was in operation for 30 years. Lee Enterprises will move print production to facilities in Lynchburg, VA, and Bristol, TN. (Triad Business Journal)
Award
  • UNC School of the Arts School of Dance alumnus Jordan Medley is a Tony Award winner. The 2018 graduate was co-producer on “Merrily We Roll Along.” The Tony for best revival of a musical, is Medley’s first.
Try This
  • Here’s another way to celebrate Juneteenth. “The Wellness Keepers,” featuring local Black physicians, is on display at The Enterprise Conference and Event Center (1922 S. Martin Luther King Jr Dr.). The 15-portrait exhibit will be available for viewing on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (WFDD)
Active
  • Looking for ways to get active and meet new friends? Check out The Winston Walkers, a community of women who meet weekly for a walk. The social club meets today, June 18 at 5:30 p.m. — the location will be shared with ladies who join the group.
Drink Up
  • Raise a glass, drop a deal. We’ll be toasting to Drink Up Week — a celebration of Winston-Salem’s vibrant beverage scene — from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26. If you own a local business that serves beverages, join us by offering a fun drink deal to our readers — we may include it in a newsletter.
Wellness
  • Need help? Liora Shir, MSW, has joined the Full Life Counseling team and specializes in addiction recovery, parent support, and Relational Life Therapy. Contact Full Life Counseling to schedule an appointment.*
Sports
  • Football season is right around the corner. Do you have tickets yet? Hint: Single-game tickets for the 2024 season are now on sale. This year, fans have seven exciting opportunities to watch the Demon Deacons at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium this fall. Go Deacs.*
Health
Closed
  • Synergy Psych announced the difficult choice to close as of June 7. While they are no longer providing psychiatric patient care, their priority is to actively coordinate with current patients to ensure a seamless transition to another provider. See Synergy Psych’s announcement.*
 
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🧠 Let’s put your knowledge to the test

WStoday June crossword puzzle
WStoday: Bailey Park in downtown Winston-Salem
You’ll always find either food trucks, live music, or wellness activities in Bailey Park during summer months — sometimes all at once. | Photo by WStoday
How well do you know what’s happening in the Twin City? This is your chance to show off your knowledge. As a challenge, we’re giving you this crossword puzzle made up of clues from our newsletters, starting Monday, June 3 through Friday, June 14.

Let us know your score and we may just brag about you in our next newsletter.
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