Vegan-Friendly Coffee Shops Worth Traveling To

It's becoming more common for coffee shops to offer vegan options from non-dairy creamers to entirely plant-based menus. Some vegan coffee shop treats are so delicious, though, that it's worth a trip to experience them. If you're a coffee-loving vegan, here are some of the cafes that should be on the top of your list of places to visit.

New York, New York – the Good Sort

A recent addition to New York's coffee scene, the Good Sort serves up unique vegan treats that are designed to catch your eye. The most famous is its rainbow latte, but it also offers a host of other colorful drinks.

Another prominent feature is its many varieties of vegan congee, a rice porridge commonly eaten for breakfast in China. Options include one with turmeric, coconut and champagne-poached cranberries as well as one with shitake mushrooms and jicama.

Oakland, California — Timeless Coffee Roasters & Bakery

Shortly after it opened, Timeless earned the designation of "Best Subtly Vegan Coffee Shop" in East Bay Express' Best of the East Bay 2013. This place prefers to let its coffee and food speak for itself, and a lot of work goes into making it sure it does. Timeless hand brews its coffee in small batches and works with local importers to make sure it's ethically sourced.

The establishment puts just as much efforts into its all-vegan baked goods, which include chocolate truffles, key lime pie and pepperoni pizza rolls.

Little Rock, Arkansas — the Root Café

If you want to get an authentic taste of Arkansas, this is the place to go. The Root Café takes care to source as many of its ingredients as possible from local farms and also hosts a variety of fun, community events. It even lists the farmers and producers it works with right on its website.

The Root offers coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner and even some Arkansas beers. Not everything it serves is vegetarian and vegan, but it does have a number of vegan-friendly options. If you're looking for a fun and unique experience, attend its annual beard and mustache contest.

Flagstaff, Arizona — Macy's European Coffeehouse and Bakery

This place has a little bit of everything. It's a coffee shop, restaurant, bakery and catering business — and it's all vegetarian. It does it all well, but its coffee is its pride and joy. Locals voted it Flagstaff's best coffee shop more than ten years in a row.

While not a purely vegan establishment, you can get any of its coffee drinks with non-dairy milk or add some vegan creamer to your brew. You won't have trouble finding vegan food options either. It's also environmentally conscious. It uses compostable cups and offers a 25-cent discount if you bring in your own mug.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — Grindcore House

Philadelphia's Grindcore House combines coffee, veganism and metal music to create a truly unique coffee shop experience. The establishment is named for a genre of extreme metal music, presumably with a play on the term coffee grind, and features a logo reminiscent of the bands it's named after. While its heavy metal personality might seem intimidating at first, it's a welcoming establishment with a little something for everyone.

At Grindcore House you'll find delicious vegan coffee and pastries as well as local artwork. They also frequently donate portions of their sales to various causes.

Bismarck, North Dakota — Terra Nomad

Part coffee shop, part clothing store, Terra Nomad is the perfect spot for the weary traveler to take a little rest. Stop in for a quality coffee and a vegan-friendly, locally sourced bite to eat. Terra Nomad also lists some of the farms it works with on its website.

The maple-infused chia pudding with coconut milk, almonds and fresh berries is a fan favorite, but the chef is always cooking up something new too. After you enjoy your brew, be sure to check out the shop's fashionable clothing selection!

Portland, Oregon — Nectar Café

Nectar Café's coffee is first-rate, but if you prefer other beverages, you certainly won't be at a loss either. Whether you're craving coffee, tea, fresh juice, a smoothie, kombucha, beer, wine or cider, you'll find it here.

You can also enjoy delectable vegan food like non-dairy cream cheese bagels, tofu scrambles and potato waffles. This cozy little café also hosts some interesting local art and fun events.

No matter where you are, a tasty vegan coffee treat probably isn't far away. As you enjoy your next journey, stop in to one of these fine establishments for some of the best.