Fueled by fabulous articles in the Chicago Tribune and The Daily Northwestern, NU was able to bring in a tremendous amount of votes for its wide range of delicious and cruelty-free dishes, which include veggie riblets, vegan pancakes, and veggie chicken pitas. It sure is a great time to be vegetarian in Chicago!

After placing fourth last year, Yale has continued its rise to the top, powered by some of the best vegan food in the Northeast. With tasty options like black-bean burgers, curried sweet potatoes, and Indonesian noodle dishes, Yale has lots to brag about!

Moving all the way up from eighth place last year, the spirit of Berkeley has once again risen to the occasion. With an extensive selection of vegan dishes, including Southwest soy crumble and tofu scramble; black bean, potato, and Field Roast "sausage" hash; and vegan chicken nuggets, it's no wonder that the students have so much energy at their legendary social justice rallies.

Nestled up in the Redwood Forest, HSU has proved once again that it can easily keep up with the big cities when it comes to vegan dining. Because the school offers delicious and healthy dishes like vegan sweet and sour tempeh, sautéed portobello over polenta, and veggie dogs, these students never have to worry about gaining that pesky "freshman 15"!

After earning a spot on last year's list, UPS returns again this year with some amazing options. Menu highlights include BBQ riblets on French rolls, vegan cheeseburgers, and herb-encrusted cutlets with marinara sauce. These dishes will brighten even the rainiest day up in the Northwest!

It shouldn't come as any surprise that a college that boasts its own Environmental Action Network takes the sustainability of its dining halls seriously. Students rave about the spicy vegetarian dal and the veggie chili and nachos, not to mention the vegan hot dogs. What can we say? Smart people like delicious food.

After taking the top prize last year, IU came back strong this year with some impressive choices. Some of the dishes that students ranked highly include applesauce pound cake, Creole gumbo soup, and sesame-noodle and pea-pod casserole. Mmm, mmm!

In a city with more than 100 colleges and universities, standing out among the crowd isn't always easy. One sure way to please the student population, though, is to offer amazing dining options, including soy tacos, vegan mac 'n' cheese, and vegan sorbet. BU student Meera Kanabar told the Daily Free Press, "Last time I had the vegan lasagna with my boyfriend, he had five servings—and he's not even vegan."

After working with the Veg Advantage program to expand its vegetarian and vegan options, Georgetown has made some of the most significant strides of any university in the country. Students rave about the school's vegan wild mushroom and barley ragout, tofu stir-fry with orange-ginger sauce, and vegan rosemary polenta with broccoli rabe.

Led by one of the most active student groups in the country, the Animal Activists of Alachua, UF has shown that vegan options like black-bean burgers, risotto, and Thai curry tofu may soon overtake Gator football games as the most talked-about item on campus!

At a university with more than 63,000 undergrads, it can be tough to meet the needs of the large vegetarian population on campus. But because of efforts by the student group UTCARE (UT Coalition for Animal Rights and the Environment), U of T offers the best vegetarian and vegan options in Canada, including vegan lasagne, rosemary vegetable ragout, and tofu cacciatore.

#2 McMaster University

What's not to be excited about? For the second year in a row, McMaster has made our list, boasting wonderfully creative vegetarian and vegan options. Highlighted dishes include soy chicken burgers and wraps as well as the popular vegan beef and mushroom sandwich. Top that off with a completely vegetarian on-campus deli called Bridges, and you have the ingredients for some happy students!

Often considered the most scenic campus in Canada, the University of British Columbia has somehow succeeded in offering equally attractive options when students sit down to eat. Students highlighted the curried chickpea-cashew stir-fry; lentil curry with spinach; and lentil, tofu, and bulgur casserole as some of the best foods to eat while enjoying the view.

Coming up with new and exciting dishes to meet the student demand can sometimes be a challenge. But the University of Victoria really does go above and beyond. Offering dishes like vegan sausage pierogies, vegan chicken Caesar salad, and vegetarian burrito plates, students have every reason to be proud of UVic!

Rounding out the top five, Trent is not shy about the fact that it takes vegetarian and vegan dishes seriously. With hearty options like vegetarian potpie, vegetarian chicken cutlets, and Indian marinated tofu noodles, it's easier than ever for students to eat all the dishes they enjoy, without having to support companies that torture and slaughter animals for food.