Serving up a variety of Middle Eastern food in a casual atmosphere, Jerusalem’s Restaurant has some of the best falafel and hummus in the Twin Cities. The dining room has pillow-like curtains hanging from the ceiling and the patio features a gazebo of sorts covered with hanging plants. But let’s not get sidetracked here. Order the large falafel sandwich ($6.25) or the vegetarian plate ($9.25). Bonus falafel are just 80 cents a piece. [Photo Courtesy Jerusalem’s Facebook]

Since being featured on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, The Wienery has been attracting more locals than ever before to its tiny Cedar-Riverside shop. They may be known for their wieners, but they serve up breakfast and a variety of sandwiches with plenty of vegetarian options. For breakfast, try Aisha’s Mexico City Breakfast – scrambled eggs with hot peppers, onion, garlic, tomato and cumin ($4). For lunch or dinner, snag a vegan tofu dog ($3.50) or vegetarian Italian sausage ($4) done in your choice of sixteen different styles. If it’s a sandwich you want, go for the open-faced veggie melt on homemade bread with mock duck or black beans ($6). Cash only. You’ve been warned. [Photo Courtesy The Wienery’s Facebook]