Inexpensive Vegetarian Restaurants in Morris County, New Jersey

Admittedly, it isn't as difficult being a vegetarian, or vegan, for that matter, as it was just a decade ago. For example, soymilk has evolved from that brownish liquid sold only in health food establishments to its much whiter descendent, available in various styles in every major food store chain. Veggie burgers, which once had to be reconstituted in one's own kitchen from powder form, are now available in chain restaurants and Burger King.

Nevertheless, the bane of the vegetarian's existence has long been eating out, especially in mixed company with our carnivorous friends and family members. In large cities the challenge implicit in such a scenario has diminished, but in the suburbs options can be limited, particularly if you don't eat eggs or dairy.

There are however some excellent options in Northern New Jersey that will satisfy a wide range of eaters. The most obvious solution is to go ethnic. Italian restaurants are the easiest, and need not even be listed here. The vegetarian diner can be generally confident when he or she chooses an Italian eatery, even an unknown one, that there will be a suitable option on the menu, or in lieu of that, a helpful chef. And yet, if you eat out frequently, you'll need more variety than pasta pomodoro. Here are a few great options located in Morris County, all very reasonably priced and all BYOB.