Capital Region Vegan Network stands in full solidarity and support of the Black Lives Matter movement, and the expanding efforts around the globe to bring justice and equality to the BIPOC community.
Local vegan-friendly black owned businesses
ALBANY
Irie Vybes
Jamaican Cuisine | 313 Central Ave. 12206
Juices Forever
Smoothies & Juices | 69 Central Ave. 12206
Keobi Restaurant
African & Caribbean Cuisine | 189 Lark St. 12210
Nocturnal Cookies
Cookies | 90 S. Swan St. #105 12210
The Dutch Pot
Jamaican | Empire State Plaza 12242
Umana Restaurant and Wine Bar
Comfort Food from Around the World | 236 Washington Ave. 12210
HUDSON VALLEY
Alima’s West African Cuisine
West African Cuisine | Hudson / Chatham / Kinderhook
Baba Truck
Plant-based Tropical Italian Food Truck | 14 River Rd., New Paltz, NY 12561
Berry Bissap
Hibiscus Tea | Millbrook Farmers Market
Essie’s Restaurant
New American Fare | 14 Mt Carmel Pl, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Grinds and Grains
Coffee and Cereal Bar | 3 Church St, New Paltz, NY 12561
Jolo’s Kitchen
Juice Bar & Vegan Café | 412 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Thank Goodness It’s Vegan
Vegan Restaurant | 9 Winkler Pl, Chester, NY 10918
The Juice Branch
Smoothie & Juice Bar | 65 W Bridge St, Catskill, NY 12414
Twisted Soul Food Concepts
Twisted Soul Food | 47 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
TROY
First Choice Caribbean Island
Caribbean American Cuisine | 451 Fulton St. 12180
Juice Factory VII
Smoothies & Juice Bar | 501 Broadway 12180
M&K Island Hut
Jamaican | 77 Congress St. 12180
Troy Kitchen
Food Court & Lounge | 77 Congress St. 12180
Spill’n the Beans
Coffeehouse & Bistro | 13 3rd St. 12180
Supreme Dumpling
Dumplings | 77 Congress St. 12180
SARATOGA
Hamlet and Ghost
Seasonal Fare & Craft Cocktails | 24 Caroline St. 12866
SCHENECTADY / AMSTERDAM
Vashti’s Kitchen Delights (Amsterdam)
Caribbean-American Cuisine | 518-212-2831
WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS
The Vegan Nest Café
Vegan Café | 6 Waldo St. Worcester, MA 01608
Health Problems That Impact Minority Communities and How a Plant-Based Diet Can Reverse These Conditions
Dr. Milton R. Mills delivered an inspiring and engaging talk at Albany VegFest 2019 about the benefits of a vegan diet and specifically how the adaptation of a plant-based diet combats health problems that disproportionately affect minority communities.
Access the slide deck from Dr. Mill’s Albany VegFest lecture here:
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