September 2, 2022

The Best Vegan Options at the 2022 US Open

I went to the 2022 US Open and tried almost every vegan option there (outside of the big stadiums.) I was so full but it was so fun to try everything. Fully worth it. I go every year and it can be hard to navigate the options so I wanted to create a list to provide some guidance. I worked really hard to get this up before labor day weekend so I hope it helps and I hope you have an awesome time!

Here are some helpful resources:
https://www.usopen.org/en_US/visit/dining/index.html
https://www.usopen.org/pdf/2021-Grounds_Map.pdf

And here is the full list of restaurants, location and foods I ordered:

1. Mojito (restaurant located on the outside northeast side of Arthur Ashe Stadium.)
• Crisp Yucca Fries
with sweet garlic chili sauce
• Avocado-Roasted Corn Salad
House mix greens, five charred red peppers, roasted corn and tequila lime vinaigrette
• Arroz Moro Sofrito
Black beans + rice
• Guacamole
Avocado, cilantro, lime, jalapeño, corn tortilla chips

2. Gourmet Garage (stand located on the east side of the greater South Plaza area.)
• Mashed Chickpea Wrap
Chickpeas, capers, olive oil, dill and banana peppers, accompanied by kale and arugula

3. Stacked (stand located on the northwest side of court 17 [Backyard X17.])
• The Vegan (Sandwich)
Marinated tofu, vegan mozzarella, sweet peppers, lettuce, tomato, onion, vegan mayo

4. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream (stand located on the northwest side of court 17 [Backyard X17, plus other stands in the Food Village and in Louis Armstrong Stadium.])
• Vegan Cookies & Cream Caramel Swirl

5. Franks & Fries (stand located on the northwest side of court 17 [Backyard X17, plus other stands in the Food Village and in Louis Armstrong Stadium.])
• Seasoned waffle fries

6. Korilla BBQ Korean Kitchen (stand located in the Food Village.)
• Organic Tofu Rice Bowl
Tofu baked and tossed in sweet fruit and savory gluten-free soy blend sauce (order vegan and it comes without the kimchi & sauce.)

7. Poke Yachty (stand located in the Food Village.)
• Vegan Tofu Poke Bowl Over Rice or Salad
Organic tofu, cucumber, tomatoes, carrots, edamame slaw and wonton crisps served with creamy tofu caesar

8. Fieldtrip (stand located in the Food Village.)
• Veggie Bowl
Roasted cauliflower, jollof basmati rice, wok veggies, vegan coconut yogurt, sweet plantains, golden raisins, fresno chilis

9. Emirates Sports Cafe (restaurant located on the west of the South Plaza.)
• Hummus Platter
Topped with tomato, olive relish and served with pita and crudite (order without feta!)

10. Heineken Red Star Patio Cafe (restaurant located on the outside northeast side of Arthur Ashe Stadium.)
• Grilled Vegan Guacamole Burger
Lekka local handcrafted black bean plant-based burger, Bibb lettuce, tomato, bakery bun + fries (order without jalapeño aioli!)
• Vegan Peanut Noodle Salad
Whole-wheat noodles, edamame, peppers, carrots
• Honey Deuce
Grey Goose® vodka, fresh lemonade, Chambord®, 3 honeydew melon balls