I made one of the best decisions of my life last March to go vegetarian, and now I'm on my way to becoming vegan. I have discovered some of the most incredible restaurants, cafes and juice bars over the past year that I would highly recommend to vegetarians and vegans! Even if you aren't a veggie lover, these places are amazing to check out. I will continue to find more and more of these places to share with you all!

1. ION Restaurant

Middletown

ION is paradise for vegans. Everything is vegan. This charming boho restaurant has crazy-good food and drink.

2. Flatbread Pizza Company

Canton

They have the most beautiful wood fired pizza with local farm fresh ingredients. I love the rustic atmosphere! They also have the best vegan pizza.

3. Market Place

Danbury

They have a Vegan Mediterranean Chickpea Burger and a Veggie Panini that are absolutely wonderful! All local farm-fresh ingredients and a beautiful rustic atmosphere. So many options on their menu for veggie lovers.

4. Bailey's Backyard

Ridgefield

Delicious brunch, lunch and dinner. All farm fresh seasonal ingredients with a cozy atmosphere.

5. Perk On Main

Durham

Amazing crepes and omelettes. They have tofu scramble available for vegans!

6. The Sweet Beet

Granby

All vegan, super cute, take-and-go restaurant. They have the best Zoodles and yummy fresh pressed organic juices!

7. Cafe Elizabeth

Madison

This beautiful gem is right near the ocean and has great food. Really amazing brunch! There are options for vegetarians and many dishes that can be made without cheese for vegans!

8. Claire's Corner Copia

New Haven

Vegetarian/vegan breakfast heaven. All organic and sustainable ingredients!

9. G Zen

Branford

This place is out of this world. Everything is amazing.

10. Pure Alchemy

Wallingford

Phenomenal. My all time favorite juice bar in CT. They have the best juices, smoothies, elixers and tonics with all organic ingredients. They opened just about a year ago and they are growing fast!

11. Molten Java

Bethel

Awesome atmosphere with delicious pastry, coffee and tea. They also have vegan chili, and a very yummy black bean burrito!

12. Rumors European Cafe

Danbury

Rumors has an amazing amount of assorted teas and coffee that you can get iced or cold. I love this little hidden gem!

13. Passiflora

New Hartford

I saved the best for last. My all-time favorite. Passiflora is everything. The tea menu alone with make your jaw drop! Try their famous tea blends, pastry, or grilled cheese (which can be made with vegan cheese) with sweet potato or edamame hummus! Their vegan pastry is phenomenal especially their black bean brownies. The atmosphere is heavenly. It's peaceful. The entire restaurant is always filled with warm golden sunlight.