OpenVegeMap: Collaborative Mapping of Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurants
Find, contribute, and explore a worldwide vegetarian & vegan dining guide on OpenVegeMap, an open source mapping project.
What is OpenVegeMap?
OpenVegeMap is an open source, collaborative mapping project aimed at creating a comprehensive map of vegetarian and vegan restaurants around the world. It is built on OpenStreetMap, allowing users to find, add, and edit information on vegetarian and vegan-friendly eateries.
Some key features and information about OpenVegeMap:
- Global coverage - Anyone can add or update listings for vegetarian/vegan restaurants worldwide
- Open data - All data contributed is open and available free for reuse under the Open Database License
- Easy searching - Users can search for vegetarian/vegan options in their area via the map interface or by searching for a location
- Filtering - Restaurants can be filtered by categories like vegan, vegetarian, veggie-friendly, and more
- Community-driven - Information relies on the vegetarian/vegan community to keep listings up to date
- Non-profit and volunteer-run - OpenVegeMap is a non-profit, community project maintained by volunteers
- User ratings - Registered users can leave ratings and reviews of restaurants to help guide others
By providing an open, community-updated guide, OpenVegeMap aims to make it easier for vegetarians, vegans, and anyone seeking veggie-friendly fare to find options when travelling or in their home city.