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Salt + Smoke: Salt + Smoke didn’t skimp when it decided to add a veggie item to its barbecue menu. No, it takes its falafel burger seriously, topping the burger with sprouts and jam. saltandsmokestl.com
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Seedz Café: A tasty sprouted-chickpea patty is piled high with lettuce, tomato, zesty cashew chipotle cheddar, avocado, and sprouts, and it’s all served on a sprouted-sesame bun. seedzcafe.com
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The Crow’s Nest: The three-bean patty on this veggie burger at The Crow’s Nest is smothered with garlic-pepper mayo and hit with smoked Gouda, then served on an olive tapenade wheat bun. You’ll never even miss the meat. eatcrowstl.com
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Edibles and Essentials: A generously sized veggie patty full of flavor is nicely complemented with pickled onions and fresh arugula. It’s probably the best-kept secret in town (though not for long). ediblesandessentials.com
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Lulu’s Local Eatery: The Buffalo Blue Burger comes with buffalo sauce and ranch. Drooling yet? Both hands are required to cup this black bean baby, which comes snuggled in a pretzel bun. luluslocaleatery.com
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Frida’s: The quarter-pound Frida Burger, served on a rye-sourdough bun, comes with tahini-chipotle slaw and tomato. Add all the classic fixins—cheddar, pickles, onion, mustard, and ketchup—for an all-American experience. fridasdeli.com
