Vegetarian Thanksgiving Options Available Throughout Austin

AUSTIN, TX -- Thanksgiving...a time for friends and families to come together to show gratitude for all of life's bounty. A time to pause and reflect. And lets be honest, it's also about all the great food we are set to enjoy. From delectable main dishes to mouthwatering sides and desserts, food plays a major role in celebrating the season.

For those who conform to specific diets, vegetarians for instance, the food choices at traditional holiday get- togethers can create a sense of anxiety. But lucky for everyone, Austin is a great place to find healthy and ready-to-eat vegetarian solutions. Thanksgiving should be about enjoyment...so we've gathered a list of vegetarian food choices for those who opt to go meatless.

• Mr. Natural - Austin: Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Menu includes a special Vegan Thanksgiving Eve Dinner to be served Wednesday, Nov. 22 from 11 AM to closing. Orders and pick-up available through Nov. 22. For menu details, pricing and to place an order, please click HERE.
• Mad Greens: Looking for sides ideas this Thanksgiving? Mad Greens offers a catering menu with available sides serving up to 10 people. For menu choices and hours, please click HERE.
• Conscious Cravings: Offering healthy, delicious and affordable vegan cuisine, Conscious Cravings has a catering menu featuring party platters. Please allow up to 48 hours advance notice on special or large orders. For menu, pricing, and hours please click HERE.
• Citizen Eatery: Offering vegan, vegetarian, paleo, and gluten-free menu options, Citizen Eatery is also offering a Vegan Holiday Meal package. Orders accepted through Tuesday, Nov. 21 at 12 PM. To place an order, please click HERE.
• Happy Vegan Baker: Thanksgiving wouldn't be complete without dessert! Happy Vegan Baker offers tasty and healthy vegan goodies. Orders available for pick up. For menu options and to place an order, click HERE.
• Madras Pavillion: Serving authentic vegetarian cuisine from South India, Madras Pavillion offers special vegan and Jain menu options and catering. For menu and to place an advance catering order, click HERE.
• Zucchini Kill: Bakery using only all-natural ingredients free of gluten, soy, and animal by-products. Special orders available, to contact Zucchini Kill please visit their website HERE.
• Wheatsville Co-Op: Open Thanksgiving Day from 8 AM - 1 PM, Wheatsville has great vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, soy, and paleo selections from main dishes to sides to desserts. Catering options also available. For a catering brochure, a list of locations and for store specials, click HERE.
• Whole Foods Market - Austin: Whole Foods Market Holiday Ordering "Shop the Table" including vegetarian sides and desserts is available at Whole Foods Markets throughout Austin. For tips and recipes for Vegan Thanksgiving options, including a 4-step guide for a plant-based table, click HERE.