What a year of Walnut Creek’s menus is worth
An estimate. 21 restaurants here serve a vegan main, and 24% of the mains on their menus are ones a vegan can order, so about 836 vegan meals a day are ordered in place of a meat meal.
about 2,000,000 lbs of CO₂e kept out of the air
about 110,000,000 gallons of water saved
about 3,000,000 sq ft of forest spared
about 100,000 animals spared
about 300,000 plant-based meals
the average city we cover. Per-day figures from Cowspiracy and The Vegan Calculator, the same ones your profile uses. Restaurant covers from Technomic; the share of vegan dishes actually ordered from Garnett et al., PNAS 2019. Menus say what a city offers, not what was ordered.
whole wheat wrap, turmeric, pepita seeds, mixed greens, microgreens, chickpeas, carrots, balsamic dressing, and avocado
whole wheat tortilla, smashed chickpea salad, pepita seeds, mixed greens, microgreens, carrots, and avocado
turmeric, pesto, chickpeas, bread, and avocado
wheat flour
potatoes, herbs and spices, and cauliflower
yellow lentils, and vegetables
tomato, onions, mushrooms, lettuce, fajita-style tofu, breakfast potatoes, bell peppers, and avocado
Zucchini, Mushrooms, Bell Peppers and Seasonal Veggies
tomato, tahini dressing, roasted veggies, lentils, hummus, cucumber, carrots, cabbage, and brown rice
sub roll, and plant-based chicken
sweet and sour sauce, and cauliflower
spicy sauce, and cauliflower
vegan filling, and burrito tortilla
vegetables, vegan cheese, salsa, guacamole, flour tortilla, and beans
vegan filling, and taco shell
french fries
french fries
french fries
turnips, tomatoes, tahini sauce, pickles, onions, lettuce, lavash bread, hummus spread, cucumbers, and crispy falafels
za'atar pita chips, tomatoes, sumac dressing, red onions, lettuce, lemon slices, fresh mint, cucumbers, and bell peppers
tahini sauce, lettuce, and falafel
tomatoes, herbs, gravy, and chickpeas
potatoes, herbs and spices, and cauliflower
spices, potatoes, and green peas
vegetable filling, and dumpling wrapper
spinach, sesame oil, onion, mushrooms, green onions, glass noodles, carrots, cabbage, and bell peppers
ground mung bean, green onions, and carrots
soy-tahini drizzle, roasted cauliflower, radish salad, mixed organic greens, marinated cucumber, grilled tofu, cilantro-pepita pesto, brown rice-quinoa blend, and avocado
soy-tahini drizzle, roasted cauliflower, radish salad, mixed organic greens, marinated cucumber, grilled tofu, cilantro-pepita pesto, brown rice-quinoa blend, and avocado
soy-tahini drizzle, scallion, roasted cauliflower, radish salad, mixed organic greens, marinated grilled tofu, marinated cucumber, grilled tofu, cilantro-pepita pesto, brown rice-quinoa blend, and avocado
pineapple soft serve
kelp noodles
tofu
sea salt, olive oil, herbs, and focaccia
sweet and sour vinaigrette, pistachios, golden raisins, fresh herbs, and cauliflower
cherry tomato salad, butter beans, and acme toast
summer squash, garlic confit, and basil
wonton skins
yellow curry powder, pea, pastry, mashed potatoes, and carrot
Clásicos · Wok stir-fried seasonal vegetables, ginger-infused soy sauce, french fries, jasmine rice
tin roof dill pickle, potato bun, jalapeño sweet heat slaw, and jackfruit
vegetables, spring roll skin, shiitake mushrooms, and glass noodles
Non-Dairy Flavors
water, and rice