Help us congratulate these award-winning vegan businesses.
Introducing the 2023 VegOut Awards winners!
Vegan Restaurant of the Year
Kale My Name
Chicago, IL
This homey vegan restaurant offers delicious globally inspired fare, refreshing drinks, and welcoming vibes. Owned by the oh-so-sweet Nemanja Golubovic, Kale My Name is a staple for Chicago natives and visitors alike. Opt in for the Afternoon Tea Party to elevate your experience even more!
Courtesy of Kale My Name
Pop-Up/Food Truck Gone Brick-and-Mortar
Hijo de su Madre
Los Angeles, CA
From food truck to brick-and-mortar, Hijo de su Madre continues to astonish customers with their vegan Yucatecan food. The Phat Hass Taco, Spicy Beach Burrito, and Kibis are a few VegOut faves. In addition, the vegan Mexican restaurant hosts immersive multi-course dinner parties worth signing up for.
Hijo Su Madre Photo by Allie Mitchell
Best New Restaurant
Tellus Joe
Austin, TX
Introducing The Beer Plant’s new sister restaurant, Tellus Joe! This trendy spot is a coffee shop by day, and bar by night. So whether you’re looking for a caffeinated beverage and breakfast tacos or specialty cocktails and bar snacks, Tellus Joe is the place to go.
Courtesy of Tellus Joe
Chef of the Year
Tara Punzone
If you’ve had the pleasure of dining at Pura Vita in Los Angeles, then you already know that Chef Tara Punzone is the real deal. The Italian American vegan female chef is known for her mindblowing vegan pastas, pizzas, and other Italian favorites. With years of experience, an Italian New York upbringing, and innovation like no other, it’s no surprise that Punzone won Chef of the Year.
Courtesy of Tara Punzone
Most Sustainable Restaurant
Sage Vegan Bistro
Los Angeles, CA
With regeneratively grown agriculture at the forefront of their menu, Sage Vegan Bistro is a wonderful place to go for eco-friendly vegan fare. In addition to the ingredients used, this plant-based spot practices sustainability with upcycled silverware, eco-friendly takeout containers, and the use of oat milk instead of almond milk.
Courtesy of Sage Vegan Bistro
Takeout of the Year
Monty’s Good Burger
Los Angeles, CA
No VegOut Awards list is complete without Monty’s Good Burger! The highly acclaimed vegan burger joint is on just about every vegan’s must-try list. Because where else can you order quadruple vegan cheeseburgers, loaded tots, cookie milkshakes, and a sick matching sweatsuit?
Courtesy of Monty’s Good Burger
Best Vegan Bakery
Karma Baker
Los Angeles, CA
No matter where you are in the country, you can get vegan, gluten-free desserts shipped to your door thanks to Karma Baker! The California-based bakery offers allergy-friendly renditions of childhood favorites like cake pops, oatmeal sandwich cookies, donuts, and brownies.
Courtesy of Karma Baker
Best Dining Experience
Shojin
Los Angeles, CA
From your first step inside the restaurant to your last bite, Shojin offers an exquisite dining experience unlike any other. The staff is kind and attentive, the wickedly delicious menu items feature whole food ingredients, and the ambience is romantic to boot. And who doesn’t love sushi?
Courtesy of Shojin
Vegan Chain Taking Over the World
Slutty Vegan
Multiple Locations
Slutty Vegan opens new locations faster than you can say “VegOut!” The Black woman-owned vegan fast-food chain got its start in Atlanta but now boasts restaurants all across Georgia, New York, and Alabama, with more on the way. Could it be the droolworthy menu items, stellar marketing, or upbeat service? We say all of the above.
Slutty Vegan Photo by Madelynne Boykin
Best Fine Dining Restaurant
Crossroads Kitchen
Los Angeles, CA & Las Vegas, NV
Since its inception in 2013, Crossroads Kitchen has led the vegan movement to a new level. The vegan celebrity hot spot features elevated Mediterranean-inspired fare in an upscale setting. Strawberries & Whipped Feta, Eggplant Skirt Steak, and Asparagus & Artichoke Tartare are a few new menu additions worth checking out.
Courtesy of Crossroads Kitchen
