Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, halal and kosher options across Memphis.
Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, halal and kosher options across Memphis. including where to go and what to order.
Imagine Vegan Cafe in Cooper-Young Memphis is the city's longest-running fully vegan room, with vegan BBQ sandwiches, comfort food and a cosy dining room.
Tip: The vegan BBQ sandwich and the chick'n and waffles are the regular orders. Cash and card both fine.
Slim and Husky's Pizza on Union Avenue downtown Memphis runs a Black-owned pizza concept with vegan cheese, vegan pepperoni and the Slim Shady plant-based pie.
Tip: Order at the counter. The vegan Slim Shady pie has a regular following.
The Raw Girls on Madison Avenue in midtown Memphis runs a raw and plant-based menu from a converted Airstream truck, with cold-pressed juices and grain bowls.
Tip: Open Monday to Saturday for lunch. Order online to skip the line.
Otherlands Coffee Bar in Cooper-Young Memphis runs a vegetarian-friendly breakfast menu with veggie scrambles, hummus plates and grain bowls alongside drip coffee.
Tip: Brunch fills the patio first. Order the veggie scramble or the hummus plate.
Lyfe Kitchen on South Highland Street in East Memphis runs a vegetarian-leaning menu of grain bowls, plant proteins and gluten-free options in a counter room.
Tip: Calorie counts on every menu item. The buffalo chickpea grain bowl is the standout vegetarian plate.
Imagine Vegan Cafe in Cooper-Young Memphis runs a dedicated gluten-free menu alongside its vegan offerings, with gluten-free buns, brownies and burgers on request.
Tip: Tell the server it is a coeliac order; kitchen runs cross-contamination protocols.
Lyfe Kitchen on South Highland Street in East Memphis runs over a dozen marked gluten-free dishes, with gluten-free buns and labelled menu items for coeliac diners.
Tip: Bowl-format dishes are the safest order; ask the kitchen about cross-contamination.
Casablanca Cafe on Poplar Avenue in East Memphis runs a Moroccan and Mediterranean halal kitchen with shawarma, kebab plates and lamb tagines daily.
Tip: All meat is halal-certified. Lunch buffet on weekdays is the easy order.
ZamZamZ Mediterranean Grill on Winchester Road in East Memphis runs a halal Mediterranean fast-casual kitchen with shawarma, kebabs, falafel and rice bowls.
Tip: All meat halal. Friday lunches fill the room; takeout is faster.
Baron Hirsch Kosher Cafe in East Memphis at Yates Road runs a kosher cafe at the Baron Hirsch Congregation, with Shabbat meals and a small dairy menu.
Tip: Pre-order Shabbat meals through the synagogue; the cafe runs limited weekday lunches.
Peak food season in Memphis is year-round.
Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.
service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Memphis rewards trust.