CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — After Champaign locals spent a month sampling vegan options around town, the votes have been tallied and the winner of the 3rd Annual Champaign Vegan Chef Challenge has been announced.

Spring salad, grilled vegetables, healthy meal

During the month of April, 250 diners voted for their favorite vegan options at around two dozen restaurants.

Taking home first place, as well as most creative, was Siam Terrace. 

Other winners can be found below:

  • 2nd & Best Value - Dubai Grill

  • 3rd & Best Overall Entree - The Literary

  • Best Overall Menu & Best Soup - ClarkLindsey

  • Mushroom Masterpiece - Martinelli's Market

  • Best Brunch - Pekara Bistro

  • Favorite Sandwich - Watson's Shack & Rail

  • Best Bagel & Best Oat Milk Latte - Good Judys Espresso & Bagel Bar

  • Best Mexican Cuisine - La Bahía Grill

  • Best Cocktail - Big Grove Tavern

  • Best Indian Food - Kohinoor Indian Restaurant

  • Best Bakery - RegCakes Gluten Free Bakery

  • Perfect Poke & Wow, That’s Vegan!? - The Poke Shack

  • Nutritious & Delicious - Espresso Royale

  • Featured Participating Venue - Maize at the Station

  • Featured Participating Venue - The Main Scoop

  • Featured Participating Venue - Tenkyu

The website for Champaign Vegan Chef Challenge can be found veganchefchallenge.org/Champaign,

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