If you're going to be a vegetarian hippie anywhere in the country, it might as well be in Seattle.

After all, we're home to the great Plum Bistro and popular faux meat, Field Roast.

We're quite sensitive to vegetarians and vegans around here -- dietary acceptance is as Seattle as reusable coffee mugs and public radio tote bags. And it's easy to find veggie options at any omnivorous restaurant. Even dive bars keep frozen veggie patties in the kitchen.

But sometimes you just don't want to worry about choosing between a lettuce and tomato sandwich and a plate of french fries. And let's face it, dry toast isn't the most titillating breakfast.

So here's a selection of places where unintrusive vegetarians and vegans can be unabashedly at home.
