30 editor picks across United States.
30 vegan spots across United States, editor-picked. All United States guides.
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.
TipBook on Resy; Wednesdays and Sundays are easiest. The raw chocolate torte is the cult dessert.
Harbinger's cooking puts vegetables first and proteins second. The market-driven menu shifts almost daily, and many dishes are vegan or easily modified.
Moondog Cafe keeps half its Key West bakery case vegan, from key lime cheesecake to blackened tofu tacos, alongside its 2026 Bib Gourmand menu.
TipThe vegan key lime cheesecake and Green Giant burger headline the plant-based side; the patio suits a slow breakfast.
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 on Penn Avenue in Bloomfield is an all-vegan Central and Eastern European restaurant in Pittsburgh. Handmade pierogi and a national following.
Tumerico on 6th Street cooks Latin American food that happens to be vegan, with a menu that changes daily around jackfruit carnitas, tamales and tacos.
TipThe 4th Avenue branch has closed; 6th Street is the one to go to. Specials are chalked up daily and sell out.
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 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 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 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 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.
TipWalk-in counter. Tuesday to Saturday 11:00-20:00, Friday and Saturday to 21:00. Closed Sunday and Monday.
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.
TipDeath-metal soundtrack and gothic decor are the room's signature; reservations recommended weekends. Late-night vegan kitchen, full bar.
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.
TipClosed Tuesdays; dinner six nights, brunch Saturday and Sunday 11am-3pm. The wood-fired vegan pizzas are the canonical order, plus seasonal pastas.
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 Star's Rosetta's Kitchen on North Lexington Avenue serves vegan and vegetarian Southern comfort plates since 2002, with a pay-what-you-can counter.
TipPay-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 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.
TipLines move fast but stretch around the block on weekends. Try the One Night Stand burger; everything is vegan including the cheese and ranch.
Self-serve buffet with maple-glazed tofu, saag panner, black bean coconut quinoa, seitan red curry; vegan BLT and Reuben on the sandwich board.
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 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,
Cultura Comida y Bebida runs Carmel's strongest vegan order: smoky mushroom pozole, plantain tacos with cashew crema and vegan churros with flan.
TipThe vegan desserts are house-made, including oat milk flan and churros; say vegan at ordering so the kitchen adjusts garnishes.
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 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 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 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.
TipOpen Tue-Sun; weekend slots fill fast. Pre-order custom cakes online; cupcakes and cookies daily at the counter.
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 on W Magnolia Ave in Fort Worth has served 100-percent plant-based comfort food including burgers, nachos, and baked goods since 2002.
OrderVegan Frito pie with cashew cheese and chili; plant-based milkshake.
TipClosed Mondays; the Friday and Saturday kitchen runs until 22:00 for late-night vegan comfort food.
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 in Riverside, Missouri opened from a food truck to brick-and-mortar in April 2022. At 1841 NW Vivion Rd. Booking recommended.
TipClosed Tue-Wed; the kitchen runs Mon and Thu-Sun 11:00-20:00.
Bistro at the Bijou on Gay Street runs a dedicated vegan menu alongside the regular bistro service, anchoring vegan downtown Knoxville options.
TipVegan plates available across all service times; the pre-theater menu has dedicated vegan options.
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.
TipBrunch 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.
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