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Washington's 5 best spots to score cheap vegetarian fare

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Published on October 03, 2019
Washington's 5 best spots to score cheap vegetarian fareAmsterdam Falafelshop | Photo: Livia G./Yelp

Looking to satisfy your appetite for vegetarian fare?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable vegetarian restaurants around Washington, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings.

1. Falafel Inc

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Topping the list is Falafel Inc. Located at 1210 Potomac St. NW in Georgetown, it is the highest-rated low-priced vegetarian restaurant in Washington, boasting five stars out of 482 reviews on Yelp.

The falafel shop's website states that all of the food is house-made. Falafel sandwiches and bowls, Palestinian-style za'atar fries and hummus are also available.

2. Amsterdam Falafelshop

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Adams Morgan's Amsterdam Falafelshop, located at 2425 18th St. NW, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the restaurant 4.5 stars out of 1,885 reviews.

Falafel sandwiches with a choice of 22 toppings are the featured items. Falafel bowls, as well as sides of french fries are also on offer.

3. Turning Natural

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Turning Natural in Anacostia, is another much-loved, inexpensive go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 103 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2025 Martin Luther King Jr Ave. SE to see for yourself.

The restaurant, which has four other locations in the District, offers a variety of fresh juices, including one with apple, beet, ginger and lemon. It also serves smoothies, spinach and vegetable patties, a black bean burger and waffles with maple syrup.

4. Harmony Café

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Over in Georgetown, check out Harmony Café, which has earned four stars out of 237 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the Chinese and vegetarian spot by heading to 3287 M St. NW.

Chicken yakitori and beef teriyaki skewers are on the menu, as well as hot and sour soup, General Tso's chicken, fried rice and shrimp, chicken and vegetables in rice broth.

5. Roti

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Last but not least, there's Roti, another favorite with four stars out of 227 reviews. Stop by 1747 Pennsylvania Ave. NW to give it a try.

Roti, which bills itself as modern Mediterranean, features a basmati rice plate with choice of protein and sides, plus create-your-own pita sandwiches.


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