Northeast Chapter

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northeast chapter

Started in February 2025

VegMichigan’s Northeast Chapter provides programs from Tawas to Alpena. This chapter is organized by our volunteer chapter leads, Shawna, Lauren, and Jess, and they care deeply about building a friendly, supportive plant-based community in Northeast Michigan. A huge thank you to the NE Chapter Volunteer Team for bringing our message to a new region.
The NE team says, “We love putting together meetups and events to help people learn about plant-based living and connect with others who share the same passion.”

check out these photos from our past events!

Want to get Involved or collaborate?

Contact us at shawna@vegmichigan.org  – we’d love to hear from you!

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✨🌱 Places with plant-based options recommended By The VegMichigan Northeast Chapter Team 🌱✨

These are places they enjoy, and they hope you will love them too. From cozy cafés to flavorful plant-based eats, there’s something here for every craving. Whether you’re a longtime vegan or just curious about trying something new, these places are worth checking out!

(Note: Menus and hours are subject to change. Contact the restaurant or visit their website/socials before you head out.)

💚 Happy eating—and let us know if you discover a new favorite! 💚

When you visit any of these locations, let them know that you came because you heard about their vegan options from the VegMichigan Northeast Chapter. 🙂

Presque Isle:

  • Birch Hill Grocery – They have a lot of great vegan snacks, and the owner is super nice and helpful! They also offer a vegan pizza, which is definitely worth trying.
  • Ida Mae’s Portage Deli – They have dairy-free ice cream, and it’s located in a beautiful spot with a great view of the lake, not too far from Birch Hill.

Alpena:

  • River Street Vault Bar & Smoothery & 808 Bowlz – These two places are right next to each other and are open in the spring/summer. 808 Bowlz is a Hawaiian fusion food truck and River Street offers smoothies, smoothie bowls, and sandwiches. Both have great options!
  • Friendly Foodees – Just a short walk from River Street Vault and 808 Bowlz, this is a fully vegan restaurant that we love!
  • Wok ‘n’ Otaku – They have a tofu specialty and a build-your-own option. All the vegan options are clearly labeled
  • Courtyard Restaurant
  • Pompeyos Mexican Grill
  • Red Brick Tap & Barrel – their veggie burger is vegan but you have to ask for a modification for fries
  • Hungry Hippie
  • Regalo Luxury Gifts & Gelato
  • The Bulldog
  • Mangos Tequila Bar
  • Blue Moon Cafe
  • Cabin Creek Coffee – fruit Smoothies, banana peanut butter toast

Hubbard Lake:

  • Anchor Market – A cozy little spot with plant-based milk for your coffee, tea, or smoothies, and a great selection of vegan snacks. The owner is super friendly and knowledgeable about vegan options!
  • Churchill Pointe Inn – This lakeside spot on Hubbard Lake is accessible by boat or car and has a beautiful view. They offer a few vegan options like the Vegetable Balsamico (just ask for it vegan), grilled seasonal veggies over rice, and a summer salad that’s easy to veganize.

    Harrisville:

    • Alcona Brew Haus
    • Country Cone & Fudge Shoppe – 2 Sorbet flavors & Cotton Candy Ice cream which is so good! Made with oatmilk!

    Oscoda:

    • From Huron Out –  Serves a Beyond Burger (skip the bun and sauce) and a flavorful vegan curry.
    • Tatis Bill of Fare – Features a southwest baked potato and a fresh side salad.
    • Biggby Coffee – Bagels and coffee.
    • Sunrise Kava –  Offers coffee, tea, and a few vegan breakfast and lunch choices.
    • Parkside Dairy – Offers creamy non-dairy chocolate ice cream along with refreshing sorbet options.
    • The Tea Corner Emporium – Includes vegan sushi rolls and specialty teas.
    • Chee Peng – Lets you build your own tofu rice bowl loaded with veggies.
    • Twist Frozen Yogurt – Serves fruity sorbet with plenty of vegan toppings.
    • Huron House Bed & Breakfast – Creates vegan-friendly breakfasts like pancakes and veggie hashes.
    • Burger King – Impossible Whopper (no mayo), fries.

    Tawas: 

    • Guru Juice
    • Tawas Bay Pizza
    • SunnySide Coffee
    • Tawas Community Hub
    • Northern Nutrition
    • Marion’s Dairy Bar – nondairy vanilla and chocolate ice cream, they can make different flavored milkshakes! Their chocolate sauce is vegan and they have lots of toppings too. Try a peanut butter milkshake or a banana split!
    • Burger King – Impossible Whopper (no mayo), fries.

    If you’re looking for more great spots during your trip, feel free to check out Shawna’s reviews on HappyCow: https://www.happycow.net/members/profile/shawnafisher.

    More recommendations coming soon!

    Are you a restaurant interested in adding plant-based options to your menu?

    Contact us at Shawna@VegMichigan.org and we can support your efforts.

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    VegMichigan is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Our federal tax ID number is 38-3602198.