Bates has very good vegan food. Here’s the menu website. Everyone eats at the same dining commons so you don’t have to decide between eating vegan and eating with your non-vegan friends.
http://www.bates.edu/dining/menu/
The vegan bar lunch options for today were:
Gluten Friendly Curried Tempeh & Vegetables
Vegan Malibu Burger
Steamed Brown Rice
Edamame Beans with Lemon & Garlic
Sesame Roasted Butternut Squash
Plain Hummus, Jalapeno Hummus
Vegan Banana Brownie
Dinner was:
Gluten Friendly Vegan Stir Fry Green Beans with Tofu
Gluten Friendly Potato Lentil Patties
White Rice
Vegetable Steamed Zucchini
Wilted Spinach with Mushrooms & Tomatos
Plain Hummus, Jalapeno Hummus
Vegan Spice Cake with Maple Icing
Of course there is always the salad bar (including tofu) and things life peanut butter as backups, but every meal will have at least a couple of real vegan meal options.