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Vegan Restaurant Faces Backlash Over New Meat Options

12/14/2025

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A gluten- and dairy-free restaurant in Haddon Township, New Jersey, added chicken and salmon to its vegan-friendly menu, triggering backlash from animal-rights supporters.
Front-of-house manager Michael Hughes said the change was necessary for business sustainability.
Some animal-rights supporters criticized the decision as betraying vegan principles.
Owner Ashley Coyne cited rising operational costs as a factor in the menu shift.
The restaurant aims to attract new customers while maintaining community support.

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A gluten- and dairy-free restaurant in Haddon Township, New Jersey, added chicken and salmon to its vegan-friendly menu, triggering backlash from animal-rights supporters.
Front-of-house manager Michael Hughes said the change was necessary for business sustainability.
Some animal-rights supporters criticized the decision as betraying vegan principles.
Owner Ashley Coyne cited rising operational costs as a factor in the menu shift.
The restaurant aims to attract new customers while maintaining community support.