Top Vegan restaurants in United States: 30 rooms

30 vegan spots across United States, editor-picked. All United States guides.

Plant ★ 4.7 · Asheville

north-asheville · 165 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

Plant on Merrimon Avenue runs Asheville's standout vegan fine-dining room since 2011. Chef Jason Sellers was a 2024 James Beard semifinalist; Zagat named it.

Tip: Book on Resy; Wednesdays and Sundays are easiest. The raw chocolate torte is the cult dessert.

Vedge ★ 4.7 · Philadelphia

1221 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Vedge in Philadelphia is Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby's plant-only fine-dining room on Locust near Washington Square, a 2025 Michelin Guide pick.

Apteka ★ 4.7 · Pittsburgh

bloomfield · 4606 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224

Apteka on Penn Avenue in Bloomfield is an all-vegan Central and Eastern European restaurant in Pittsburgh. Handmade pierogi and a national following.

Pingala Cafe and Eatery ★ 4.6 · Burlington

old-north-end · 1 Mill St, Burlington, VT 05401

100 percent plant-based cafe in the Chace Mill on the Winooski River since 2014. Gluten-free options across the menu; fresh juices, smoothies, baked goods,

Cleveland Vegan ★ 4.6 · Cleveland

lakewood · 17112 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107

Cleveland Vegan on Detroit Avenue in Lakewood is a vegan restaurant, bakery and cafe since 2012, with vegan Reubens, gyros and a custom-order bakery counter.

Garden Grille ★ 4.6 · Providence

downtown · 727 East Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860

Garden Grille in Pawtucket has been a New England vegetarian destination since 1996. Vegan-heavy menu with tofu BLT, Korean tacos, mushroom-bean burger.

Like No Udder ★ 4.6 · Providence

east-side · 783 Hope Street, Providence, RI 02906

Like No Udder moved to Hope Street in 2024 from Ives. Vegan soft serve, hard ice cream, frozen lemonade and baked goods; shares with the Vegan Deli.

Mother ★ 4.6 · Sacramento

midtown · 2319 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95816

Mother on K Street in midtown Sacramento is the city's defining vegetarian counter, a fast-casual farm-to-fork room with a daily-changing seasonal menu.

Tip: Walk-in counter. Tuesday to Saturday 11:00-20:00, Friday and Saturday to 21:00. Closed Sunday and Monday.

Kindred ★ 4.6 · San Diego

1503 30th St, San Diego, CA 92102

Kindred in San Diego's South Park is a Victorian-gothic vegan cocktail salon and restaurant since 2015, the city's most distinctive plant-based room.

Tip: Death-metal soundtrack and gothic decor are the room's signature; reservations recommended weekends. Late-night vegan kitchen, full bar.

Donna Jean ★ 4.6 · San Diego

2611 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104

Donna Jean in San Diego is Roy Elam's rustic plant-based Italian room on El Cajon Boulevard, voted Best Vegan Restaurant by local press, with seasonal.

Tip: Closed Tuesdays; dinner six nights, brunch Saturday and Sunday 11am-3pm. The wood-fired vegan pizzas are the canonical order, plus seasonal pastas.

Vegos Vegan New Mexican ★ 4.5 · Albuquerque

nob-hill · 2904 Indian School Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

Vegos on Indian School Road in Albuquerque is the all-vegan New Mexican counter with green chile enchiladas, vegan carne adovada and meatless burritos.

Rosetta's Kitchen ★ 4.5 · Asheville

downtown · 68 N Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

Rosetta Star's Rosetta's Kitchen on North Lexington Avenue serves vegan and vegetarian Southern comfort plates since 2002.

Tip: Pay-what-you-can program at the counter. The Buchi Bar serves the full Rosetta's vegan menu with kombucha on tap and natural wine.

Slutty Vegan ★ 4.5 · Atlanta

476 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

Slutty Vegan in Atlanta is Pinky Cole's plant-based burger flagship on Edgewood, the original brick and mortar that grew into a national vegan-burger brand.

Tip: Lines move fast but stretch around the block on weekends. Try the One Night Stand burger; everything is vegan including the cheese and ranch.

Zabby & Elf's Stone Soup ★ 4.5 · Burlington

church-street-marketplace · 211 College St, Burlington, VT 05401

Self-serve buffet with maple-glazed tofu, saag panner, black bean coconut quinoa, seitan red curry; vegan BLT and Reuben on the sandwich board.

Fancy's Restaurant ★ 4.5 · Burlington

old-north-end · 88 Oak St, Burlington, VT 05401

Old North End small-plates room with a rotating menu that is mostly vegan or easily modifiable. Wed-Sun 17:00-21:00; small space, book ahead on Resy.

Scout & Co. (vegan menu) ★ 4.5 · Burlington

old-north-end · 237 North Ave, Burlington, VT 05401

Scout makes a serious vegan ice-cream and pastry program alongside the dairy lineup. Old North End flagship at 237 North Ave; coffee from BIPOC, Queer,

Loving Hut Vegan Cafe ★ 4.5 · Cincinnati

oakley · 6227 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45213

Loving Hut Vegan Cafe on Montgomery Road in Pleasant Ridge is Cincinnati's vegan Vietnamese counter, with pho, banh mi and plant-based bun noodle bowls.

Beet Jar Juicebar and Takeaway ★ 4.5 · Cleveland

ohio-city · 2600 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113

Beet Jar on Detroit Avenue in Ohio City is the all-vegan juice and lunch counter that opened in 2014, with red curry tofu soup and the Bravocado sandwich.

Comune ★ 4.5 · Columbus

german-village · 677 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43206

Comune on Parsons Avenue in German Village is the plant-forward dining room serving vegan and vegetarian small plates from seasonal Ohio produce.

The Cake Bar ★ 4.5 · Denver

214 E 13th Ave, Denver, CO 80203

The Cake Bar on East 13th Avenue in Capitol Hill Denver, Angela Wells's all-vegan bakery on PETA's Top 10 list, running custom layer cakes, cookies.

Tip: Open Tue-Sun; weekend slots fill fast. Pre-order custom cakes online; cupcakes and cookies daily at the counter.

Ima (Midtown vegan menu) ★ 4.5 · Detroit

midtown · 4870 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48201

Ima on Cass Avenue at Wayne State serves vegan and gluten-free Japanese ramen and izakaya in Detroit. Kitchen leans vegan japanese ramen and izakaya.

Spiral Diner and Bakery ★ 4.5 · Fort Worth

1314 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Spiral Diner and Bakery on W Magnolia Ave in Fort Worth has served 100-percent plant-based comfort food including burgers, nachos, and baked goods since 2002.

Tip: Closed Mondays; the Friday and Saturday kitchen runs until 22:00 for late-night vegan comfort food.

Black Leaf Vegan Cafe ★ 4.5 · Indianapolis

downtown · 335 W 9th St, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Black Leaf Vegan in downtown Indianapolis runs an entirely plant-based comfort-food menu. The city's anchor full-vegan room since 2022, woman-owned shop.

Tree Hugger Plant-Based Kitchen ★ 4.5 · Kansas City

riverside · 1841 NW Vivion Rd, Riverside, MO 64150

Tree Hugger Plant-Based Kitchen in Riverside, Missouri opened from a food truck to brick-and-mortar in April 2022. At 1841 NW Vivion Rd. Booking recommended.

Tip: Closed Tue-Wed; the kitchen runs Mon and Thu-Sun 11:00-20:00.

Bistro at the Bijou Vegan ★ 4.5 · Knoxville

gay-street · 807 S Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902

Bistro at the Bijou on Gay Street runs a dedicated vegan menu alongside the regular bistro service, anchoring vegan downtown Knoxville options.

Tip: Vegan plates available across all service times; the pre-theater menu has dedicated vegan options.

Crossroads Kitchen ★ 4.5 · Las Vegas

3000 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Crossroads Kitchen at Resorts World is Tal Ronnen's plant-based fine-dining flagship, the Strip's first entirely vegan upscale room, focusing on Italian.

Tip: Brunch buffet Sunday 10am to 2pm; dinner 5pm Sunday to Thursday and to 10pm Friday and Saturday. Most guests do not realise it is plant-based.

Top Vegan restaurants in United States