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As soon as I saw the title of this post, I thought “OMG, is Bomber’s Burrito Bar on here?!” You read my mind, girl. I’m not from upstate–or even NY in general–but have been living around NYC about five years now, and a handful of friends went to college up there. Have heard amazing things about the burritos and the giant birthday margaritas.
Also, the size of those vegan cookies in front of you? Oh. Em. GEE.
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Bombers is awesome also Strong Hearts in Syracuse does a Fri nite vegan pizza that is awesome
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loving cafe isn’t like a loving hut at all. tons of raw food, everything made from scratch — right down to the pickles they serve on the side. best vegan in the cap district, IMO.
if x’s to o’s didn’t use sugar that was so granulated the frosting crunched, i would love them. but i can’t get past that crunchy frosting thing. their cookies and blondies and such are great, though.
and as for upstate, well, seeing as i grew up in the capital district, those of us who live(d) there only consider lake george and above “upstate.” funny how it means something different depending on where you live.
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Wow! Your photos are making my little vegan mouth drool! I am afraid that these lovely places are a bit far from NYC where I will be visiting in next month. I will however put them on my list of vegan eateries to visit in the future! Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks for this! I used to live in Rensselaer County and still have friends in the area, so I’m definitely checking these two places out! By the way, I’m from Westchester and our definition of “upstate” is anything north of Duchess County. :P I agree that counties in western NY definitely do not count!
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I *love* X’s to O’s. So good.
I grew up in Troy, and when I come back to visit the area, that’s the first and last stop on our trip. The kids love it. My partner and I love it. I wish this was open when I was a kid in Troy so I could’ve filled up on their good food when I was just figuring out my way in the world.On that note: Little Anthony’s is AMAZING. I celebrated my birthday there on that same visit to the Capitol District, and it was well worth it. That was some of the best food I’ve ever ever had. We went all out and got vegan stromboli, pizza, pasta, deserts and more. That was the best birthday meal I’ve had since I went vegan over half my life ago.
I am so impressed by the great vegan food in upstate NY. Often, I wish I was back there just so I could eat at those two wonderful places.
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Sounds like you had a great visit to Cap Region vegan/friendly restaurants! You can add ours to that list – we serve Vegans/Vegetarians and Carnivores Breakfast, Lunches, Loaves & Baked Goods with the freshest, cleanest, local ingredients around!
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I hafta drive to Lowville (1 hour straight-up north from Utica) in September. I’m sure that would meet anybody’s version of ‘upstate’ ;) Anyhow I hope I can get my friends to stop in Troy other than the brewpub so I can get me some X or O goodness. Oh and I’m glad to see you food-writing-up-ness again. :) x’s and o’s – Jeff
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Thank you for writing this post! I live in Troy, so of course I know about X’s to O’s, but I had no idea that Lil Buddha was anything more than a tea shop. I’ll definitely have to stop in the next time I’m over on Lark St!
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Living in the Lower Hudson Valley, “Upstate” is anything above the Tappan Zee Bridge
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Thank you so much for all of your reviews!! When we get back to Canada,from travelling, we are planning on doing a huge road trip across America. We have written down a lot of places and your blog will guide us to even more. Thank you!!!
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I am so happy that i stumbled across this! I live in upstate New York about 30-45 minutes from albany but travel there quite often. I recently just discovered lil’ buddha and loved it! The smoothies are wonderful. I am so excited to try the other places as well. Thanks!
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