ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) —

Discover a new wave of culinary delight with these vegan and plant-based dining options. From vibrant arrays of fresh locally-sourced ingredients to hearty and homey comfort food, we’ve covered the bases in this comprehensive list of must-try restaurants.

Moosewood, originally founded during the farm to table movement during the 70s, this restaurant has long been a staple for vegetarians and vegans alike. Whether you’re a lifelong vegan or exploring new dietary horizons, Moosewood offers a guilt-free, delicious journey. Some of their menu highlights include their Moroccan chickpea stew and their black bean burger.

Angel Hearts Diner offers a vast array of comfort food, all made vegan. But wait, there’s more! Breakfast is served all day. You can have biscuits and gravy and sausage with maple syrup day or night. And the menu goes beyond breakfast of course. Like loaded fries? Secretly craving a cheese alternative? They’ve got “cheese” fries. Yum!

Hawi is an Ethiopian restaurant located by the Commons downtown. Here you can go beyond the limitations of veggie burger and other standard Westernized vegan options. Although its menu does include animal products, they offer entirely vegan platters with significant portions sizes of delightful Ethiopian cuisine. Whats’s more, these dishes ooze a mouthwatering aroma of spices.

Luna Inspired Street Food It’s in the name. This restaurant offers street-food style cuisine and a whole slue of vegan options. Wing night does not have to be sacrificed on a vegan diet. They offer tofu wings tossed in any wing sauce—barbecue, buffalo, whatever your style. Of course, there’s vegan tacos on the menu (street food, hello!)—like kale and sweet potato tacos or Thai “chick’n” tacos.

MIX Once again, the name hints at what it’s all about. A mix of culture and cuisine—from noodle bowls to burgers (black bean for the vegan option), they have something for everyone’s palate. Some of its standouts on the menu include the Thai noodle bowl with bok choy, eggplant, mushrooms, ginger, and Thai basil and its truffle fries with truffle oil, garlic and parsley.