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Best Places For Vegetarian Chili In Baltimore

In the colder months of the year, there are very few foods that warm your insides like a good chili. Whether you like it mild or spicy, chili is a comfort food that just can't be beat. However, if you happen to be a vegetarian — or just want to keep your diet healthy — chili is often off the table for you, considering that it is mostly red meat. Fortunately, there are increasingly more restaurants and food joints that have realized that not only is a good vegetarian chili appealing to a certain crowd, but it has a flavor and texture that makes it a darned good food in its own right. Here are a few locations in the Baltimore area that serve it up proper.
One World Cafe
100 W. University Parkway
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 235-5777
www.facebook.com/One-World-Cafe

Located right across from Johns Hopkins, One World is a little vegan cafe whose unassuming exterior belies a strong offering in beers and food flavors. Despite the fact that it steers clear of the meats, One World manages to present a tremendous variety of savory food — and one of its best is the chili. One of their signature dishes, this chili is packed with organic brown rice, beans and a variety of vegetables, and is seasoned with their unique combination of herbs and spices. Consider ordering this, along with the nachos, for a rounded out meal that packs that extra punch.

Lost City Diner
1730 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 547-5678
lostcitydiner.com

Lost City isn't just a cookie-cutter 1950s-themed diner. Sporting a distinct pulp sci-fi appeal, this locale takes diner dishes to a new dimension by serving them up in new and unique ways that will have you ordering second helpings. Take, for instance, its house specialty: vegan chili. A new take on a Southern-style chili recipe, this appetizing affair is a bean chili with meatless beef and is a touch spicier than your average diner chili. Try it in a cup, a bowl or order Lost City's "chili and cheddar nacho fries" and get the wholesome house specialty heaped on top of french fries with melted cheddar, diced onions and jalapenos.

Soup's On!
11 W. Preston St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 528-1003
www.soupsonbalto.com

Set in a cozy little dining room inside the remarkable facade of a historic building overlooking the scenic little street of West Preston, there is no better place to enjoy a home-cooked, made-from-scratch meal than Soup's On. One of the two menu options under "vegan and organic soup" is not strictly a soup at all. It's SO's tasty Mexican Chili. This entirely organic meal is made of pinto beans, corn and tomatillos, and served up fresh and piping hot just for you. Soak in the scenery, sop up the food, and return often — most of its customers do.

Related:  Best Chili Dishes In Baltimore

Dangerously Delicious Pies
2839 O'Donnell St.
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 522-7437
dangerouspiesbalt.com

You've tried your chili over hot dogs, nachos and cheese fries — why not baked into a pie? It's not as odd as it might sound. Dangerously Delicious Pies' Vegan Chili Pie is similar to a Shepard's Pie, only with chili. Order this little wonder and your taste buds will be greeted by a light flaky crust giving way to a rich mixture of roasted vegetables, brown rice and tomato sauce all brought together with a signature blend of herbs and spices.

Flying Avocado Cafe
10210 S. Dolfield Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 471-2600
flyingavocado.com

The Flying Avocado is known for its vegan menu and healthy smoothies, but not too far down the list is the delicious vegan chili that is served up in two sizes. You can grab a cup of the delicious stew, but if you're a fan of chili, you'll appreciate the portion you get with the bowl. For a smoothie bar, the taste and quality put into the chili is remarkable — a true matter of pride for the venue, and it shows. Stop by whenever you can, but keep in mind that this is a very popular location, so it would be advisable to avoid peak dining hours.

Related: Best Vega-Friendly Restaurants In Baltimore

Joel Furches is a freelance writer and researcher for The Examiner and Logos Software, and also manages his own catalog of writing on Hub Pages. Joel is on the board of directors for Ratio Christi. He has a bachelors in Psychology and a Masters in Education.
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