Spiral Diner
Photo by Jennifer Chininis
The stereotype about Texas is that it's all meat all the time. But vegans around the world know they can find a beachhead at Spiral Diner, with branches in both Dallas and the original in Fort Worth. With its Formica-topped booths, Spiral is exactly like a diner, right down to the milkshakes and patty melts. The only difference is that they use no animal products at all. The classic dish is The Mitch, a club sandwich with "bak'n," lettuce, tomato and a meaty slice of tofu, served with a side of creamy potato salad. There are also nachos, sandwiches, hot plates, milkshakes, and three different versions of veggie burgers. Its cakes and pastries are a revelation.
