Earth Day is right around the corner, and one of the best ways to celebrate is to switch to a vegetarian or vegan diet, even if it’s just for the day. The meat and poultry industries take a significant toll on the environment, leading to increased greenhouse gas emissions, water pollution, and deforestation. Making some small changes to our diets to reduce meat consumption is an easy way we can all do our part to protect the environment. 

To help you celebrate Earth Day with a meatless meal, we analyzed consumer foot traffic data to plant-based eateries and put together a list of the most popular vegetarian and vegan restaurants in the U.S.

Located in the Chicago neighborhood of Garfield Ridge, Healthy Substance is a family-owned Mexican restaurant serving tacos, burritos, tamales, and more – all 100% vegan.

My Thai Vegan Cafe offers diners a vast menu of meatless Asian dishes made from the finest fresh ingredients. The restaurant is also known for its selection of bubble teas and vegan desserts.

Greens and Grains offers customers a wide range of plant-based menu options, including smoothies, juices, salads, wraps, sandwiches, and desserts.

LifeFood Organic Marketplace is a health food store, cafe, and juice bar offering pre-packaged and made-to-order raw, vegan specialties.

Loving Hut is the fastest growing international vegan fast-food chain in the world. Its Brooklyn location offers delicious Asian-inspired dishes at an accessible price point.

Ittle Litaly serves classic Italian dishes with a vegan twist, using healthy, fresh, plant-based ingredients as the foundation to all of its homemade dishes.

Spiral Diner & Bakery specializes in vegan comfort food. Dishes like burgers, sandwiches, cookies, cakes, and ice cream are all 100% plant based.

The Organic Grill uses only vegan and organic ingredients in all its dishes, drinks, and desserts. Plus, this restaurant makes its own plant-based cheese, sausages, burger patties, and sauces.

Fruits and Roots is a vegan juice bar and cafe that serves healthy, delicious, and unique food made from the freshest and most flavorful plant-based ingredients available.

As a self-described “vegetable slaughterhouse,” The Butcher’s Daughter is a plant-based restaurant that treats fruits and vegetables as a butcher would treat meat: chopping, filleting, and carving fresh produce into healthy vegetarian dishes.