Day-Tripping

Beautiful summer days for a short drive…day-tripping! A have showcased a few restaurants and cafes which I’ve enjoyed while touring. During trips to Lititz PA, Lancaster PA, West Chester PA and Sheperdstown WV this summer, I’ve sampled great whole foods, plant-based cuisine. The rainbow colors of fruits and vegetables form a beautiful palette in front of your eyes. The smells of spices and aroma from Mother Nature’s herbs are intoxicating. Taste buds are satisfied with delicious flavors. Eating plant-based is an experience filled with wonderful nutrients to feed your body’s needs. Good eating enhances the trips.

I would enjoy visiting these restaurants and cafes again. Eat heart healthy on your journey!

Following Horse and Buggy into Lititz PA.

This looks like day-tripping right! Tom and I followed this horse and buggy for a short time in Lancaster County as we headed toward Lititz PA. We weren’t on a schedule so following the buggy on this beautiful day was a fun part of the trip. We ended up near the center of Lititz PA at TOMATO PIE CAFE.

Although Tomato Pie Cafe is not totally vegan, we were able to select vegetarian food off the menu and modify lunch a bit. Our sandwiches and fresh salads were scrumptious!

Tomato Pie Lititz PA — Tom standing in front of **Tomato Pie Cafe** in Lititz PA.

Tomato Pie Cafe in Lititz, PA. BJ's Delicious Sammy! — **Tomato Pie Cafe** in Lititz, presenting BJ’s Delicious Sammy! Look at that wonderful side salad too, more plant-based food.

Tom's wonderful lunch on the side porch at Tomato Pie Cafe — Tom’s wonderful lunch on the side porch at **Tomato Pie Cafe**.

For another day-tripping, we headed to Lancaster PA where we discovered a totally Vegan Restaurant and Bar called Root. They serve great dinner options.

Hours:
Monday — Friday
4pm – 11pm
Saturday — Sunday
11am – 11pm

What a JOY to be able to order absolutely anything off the menu, no need to ask if the meal had dairy or cheese, etc. Many menu items had names which, to me, sounded like non-vegan food such as “wings”; so, of course, I had to ask and the waiter reminded me that their restaurant was all VEGAN…silly me…lol. Plus Tom enjoyed the beer.

BJ in front of Root Restaurant in Lancaster PA. — BJ in front of **Root Restaurant & Bar** in Lancaster PA.

Wings and dip at Root Restaurant — Vegan wings with veggies and dip at **Root Restaurant** in Lancaster PA.

Tom's dinner at Root Restaurant in Lancaster PA — Tom’s dinner at **Root Restaurant** in Lancaster PA

BJ's Ginger Tofu Curry dinner at Root Restaurant — BJ’s delicious Ginger Tofu Curry dinner at **Root Restaurant**.

We were stuffed! But we still wanted to taste some of their desserts, so it was such a treat to select two for carry out. We can’t wait to return!

Another destination was West Chester PA, this trip was made with my friend Barb. Before the trip, Barb had researched and found a Vegan sandwich shop Love Again Local. Another totally Vegan establishment, we were anxious to check it out and were not disappointed. Located in a college town, the shop was bustling with happy healthy eating families.

Love Again Local in West Chester PA. — **Love Again Local Sandwich Shop** in West Chester PA.

Barb's sandwich was so tasty. — BJ’s seitan sandwich with vegan cheese and various veggies, so tasty.

BJ's chick peas sandwich — Barb’s chick pea sub stuffed with veggies was delicious!

We enjoyed the delightful day and the variety of vegan selections available at Love Again Local in West Chester PA! Another winner!

Tom and I enjoy quick trips to Shepherdstown WV. There are several great vegan spots in this historic town. During our last visit we ended up at Blue Moon Cafe . Their menu designates several vegan selections, this time we enjoyed a Black Bean Burger on a whole wheat bun. They boast a refreshing and relaxing outdoor eating area, since we were in a hurry that day we just asked for first seating and they sat us indoors…but it had a nice airy feel too.

Outside garden eating at Blue Mon — Outside garden eating at Blue Moon.

BJ's eating burgers at Blue Moon Cafe — BJ’s eating a black bean burger at Blue Moon Cafe.

Black Bean Burger at Blue Moon Cafe – a beer for Tom and water for me.

DAY-TRIPPING is especially fun when you find yummy plant-plant foods along the journey! Let me hear about some of your favorite restaurants which you have found while day-tripping, I’m up for more day trips.

ENJOY THE TRIP and EAT WELL!!