Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, halal and kosher options across Nashville. including where to go and what to order.

Vegan

Graze ★ 4.2

east-nashville

Graze in East Nashville's Riverside Village area runs an entirely plant-based menu: bowls, sandwiches and weekend brunch since 2014. At 1888 Eastland Ave.

Tip: The Buffalo cauliflower wings are the under-the-radar order; weekend brunch books up by 11:00.

Vegetarian in Nashville

Graze ★ 4.4

east-nashville

Graze on Eastland Avenue in East Nashville, a 100 percent vegan bistro and bar from the former Wild Cow team. Brunch, dinner, full bar; the modern East.

Tip: Mon-Fri 10:00-21:30, Sat-Sun 09:00-21:30. The buffalo cauliflower and bowls are the regulars; full plant-based bar program.

Calypso Cafe ★ 3.9

berry-hill

Calypso Cafe in Nashville has run a fast-casual Caribbean-leaning menu of black bean nachos, rotisserie chicken and bowls since 1983; vegetarian-friendly.

Tip: Build your own bowl with brown rice, black beans and the curry coconut sauce. Multiple locations across the city.

Gluten Free in Nashville

Nicoletto's Italian Kitchen ★ 4.3

east-nashville

Nicoletto's Italian Kitchen on Gallatin Pike in East Nashville handmakes gluten-free pasta in-house every morning, alongside traditional flour pastas.

Tip: Gluten-free menu rotates daily; the lasagne is the move for first-timers. Book ahead for weekend evenings.

I Dream of Weenie ★ 4.0

east-nashville

I Dream of Weenie's East Nashville Woodland Street school-bus stand in Nashville serves hot dogs on gluten-free or wheat buns with house chili and toppings.

Tip: Gluten-free buns are the same price as regular; ask at the window. Cash and card; outdoor seating only.

Halal in Nashville

Shawarma Shack ★ 4.4

east-nashville

Shawarma Shack on Gallatin Pike in East Nashville runs halal chicken and lamb shawarma plates and wraps. At 2918 Gallatin Pike. Booking recommended.

Tip: The chicken shawarma wrap with garlic sauce is the canonical order; combo plates feed two.

Kalamatas ★ 4.1

green-hills

Kalamatas in Green Hills, Nashville runs Mediterranean fast-casual plates with halal lamb and chicken: gyros, falafel bowls and salads. At 3764 Bedford Ave.

Tip: Lamb gyro plate with the lemon-roasted potatoes is the move; vegetarian falafel platters are equally strong.

Kosher

Goldie's Delicatessen ★ 4.1

midtown

Goldie's Delicatessen near Vanderbilt, Nashville opened 2018 as the city's first kosher-style deli: pastrami sandwiches, matzo ball soup, latkes.

Tip: Kosher-style (not certified kosher); the Reuben sandwich and matzo ball soup are the canonical orders.

Dietary in Nashville, FAQ

Does Nashville have good vegetarian or vegan food?

TableJourney's Nashville dietary chapter covers vegan, vegetarian, gluten_free, halal, kosher venues, each editor-picked with what to order and how to ask.

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