The beaches of Maryland and Delaware are big vacation destinations, but they still feel largely vegan un-friendly. To thrive as a beach vegan in Ocean City, MD or Delaware resorts like Bethany and Rehoboth, it’s best to arrive prepared.
I usually will visit these beaches a few times a year. I’m also usually the only vegan in my group (with the exception of vegan beach weekend with my #bmoreveganfam earlier this year). I know how hard it can be to coordinate group meals, especially when you’re the only vegan, and it’s particularly difficult when there aren’t many vegan options to begin with. So hopefully a resource like this can prove helpful.
While the area vegan community is still pretty quiet, it is expanding. There’s even a Rehoboth VegFest every June. So rest assured that you can have an enjoyable vacation at the MD/DE shore and find some good vegan eats.
Vegan grocery items aren’t too hard to come by, but they might be more expensive than you’re accustomed to. I still like to support the local natural foods markets (listed below with an ‘*’), but before I travel, I typically buy some key items from home and bring them along. Having a stocked fridge and pantry keeps me full between meals at some of the local vegan, vegetarian, and veg-friendly restaurants.
I’ve compiled a list of vegan-friendly places in the area. I haven’t eaten at all of these places, personally, but I received a number of recommendations from the community on the Baltimore Vegans Facebook group. If you’re planning on visiting one of these beaches, definitely check out some of these great eateries!
Thriving as a Beach Vegan
Ocean City, Maryland
Blue Fish
Small Japanese/Thai fusion restaurant serving sushi with veggie options and tofu dishes.
Culture (sister restaurant: Shark on the Harbor)
Fat Daddy’s
Has a veggie burger, will need to confirm if it’s vegan-friendly.
The Greenhouse
Juice Shack by Berlin Organics
Kinda Jerky Really Nutty
Malia’s Cafe
Mother’s Cantina
My Thai
*Ocean City Organics
Piaza Fresh
Has vegan cheese.
Real Raw Organics
Über Bagels
Delaware Beaches
Bethany Beach
14 Global
Big Chill Beach Club
The veggie burger is vegan, but I’m unsure if it’s cooked on a separate grill from the meat.
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop
*Good Earth Market
Juice Box
Rehoboth Beach
a(muse)
No vegan options are listed on their menu—you have to call ahead and make plans with Chef Hari, but it’s worth the trouble and very tasty.
Arena’s Deli & Bar
Cilantro Cocina de Mexico
Dos Locos
Dreamer Coffee and Juice Bar
Falafel Hut
*Good News Natural Foods
Grandpa (Mac)
Vegan mac and cheese, chili and vegan Caesar salad
Green Man Juice Bar and Bistro
*Grub Grocery
Juice Fresh
Lily Thai
Request that vegetarian items be made egg-free/vegan.
Nage
Has weekly meatless Monday items.
TCBY
Twist Juice Bar
Schell Brothers Coffee House
Offerings almond, soy and coconut milk coffee drinks; HUGE vegan oatmeal breakfast – share it!
The Cultured Pearl Sushi Bar
Upscale Asian fusion restaurant; vegan options marked and more available.
Coastal Highway/Lewes
Crooked Hammock Brewery
Several vegetarian options that can be served vegan; fun place to drink/hang out.
Dewey Beer Co.
A few vegetarian options (pasta, salad, hummus) that can be served vegan.
*Good Earth Market
Nectar Cafe and Juice Bar
Other Resources:
- http://www.createnplate.com/blog/2017/6/23/what-i-ate-in-ocean-city-maryland
- http://vegrehoboth.org/
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