The Best Vegan-Friendly Restaurants Across the US

No need to settle for a side salad and fries at these vegan-friendly restaurants! Some have served crowds for decades. Others hit the big cities with explosive success. Tag along as we drop in for Chinese take-out, jackfruit curry, and Southwest-inspired omelets. Here are the 10 best vegan-friendly restaurants across the US!

1. The Chicago Diner

Chicago, IL

Chicago Diner’s meatless menus have been alluring its guests since 1983. The Country Fried Steak captures the charm of a small-town diner. Choose nutty carrot cake for your afternoon pick-me-up, or enjoy it alongside a cup of joe! If sweets are your go-to treat, upgrade that slice to a full-sized cake, and add an order of cinnamon rolls while you’re at it!

The Chicago Diner

2. Pots N Woks

Whittier, CA

Pots N Woks brings to life the salty, sour, and spicy flavors of Chinese take-out. Choose the must-try Vegan Orange Chicken, or go for their tofu instead! It acts as a blank canvas for kung pao, Mongolian, and teriyaki seasonings. Add some fried rice and chow mein, and you’ve got yourself a meal!

Pots N Woks

3. Veggie Galaxy

Cambridge, MA

Veggie Galaxy makes their dishes from scratch. Request vegan when ordering. Try one of their Southwest- or French-inspired omelets. Or go for their Stuffed Avocado Salad or Cornmeal-Crusted Cauliflower. Before heading out, grab a bite from their all-vegan bakery. Enjoy soft, pillowy donuts—available on the weekend.

Veggie Galaxy

4. The Butcher’s Daughter

New York, NY & Los Angeles, CA

Each of the Butcher’s Daughter’s four locations handles vegetables with a chef’s touch and hefty amount of imagination. The result is meals like their Zucchini & Ricotta Pizza and Cavolfiore Gnocchi. Be sure to check out their Lemon Loaf Waffle and cold-pressed juices and elixir shots.

The Butcher’s Daughter

5. Tocaya Organica

Arizona & Southern California

Tocaya Organica’s Arizona and Southern California restaurants offer modern Mexican cuisine. Their vegan menu is extensive enough to stand alone! Try the zesty Tocaya Salad with adobo marinated tofu and cilantro-lime dressing. Or check out the Fajita Burrito and Pina Pastor Tacos.

Tocaya Organica

6. Bouldin Creek Cafe

Austin, TX

We’ve all heard of brunch, but what about a breakfast and dinner combo? To start, order the Vegan Tex-Mex Chips n’ Queso topped with scallions and house-made salsa! For your entree, opt for the Massaman Jackfruit Curry full of broccoli, curry roasted potatoes, and succulent chunks of jackfruit. And for dessert, go for the Blueberry Cornbread with a side of maple syrup.

Bouldin Creek Cafe

7. Blue Sushi Sake Grill

Multiple Locations

You can make just about any sushi menu vegan by requesting an avocado or cucumber roll. But at Blue Sushi Sake Grill, you can place an order from a list of over 15 vegan rolls and appetizers! Try the Green Goddess roll for a kick of heat. Look to the Shiitake To Me for loads of crunch. Or try the Vegan Tuna Tower for a balance of sweet and salty.

Blue Sushi Sake Grill

8. Vital Root

Denver, CO

Vital Root is a fast-casual vegan-friendly restaurant. And the name of the game is counter-style service. This means you can sip on your Green Ginger Smoothie (kale, parsley, pineapple) while deciding what to eat. Most of the sides are vegan, like their house-made kimchi. Other dishes can be made vegan by omitting egg.

Vital Root

9. CyBelle’s Front Room

San Francisco, CA

What’s better than New York-style pizza with equal cheese to crust ratio? Perhaps a golden brown calzone stuffed with cashew cheese and sunflower seed ricotta. Or Loco Moco with a third-pound Impossible patty topped with a vegan fried egg. The possibilities are endless.

CyBelle’s Front Room

10. Bareburger

Multiple Locations

Bareburger, an East Coast-based chain of burger joints, launched in New York City in 2009. Their plant-based burgers include black bean, Impossible, and sweet potato patties. Order them with an array of toppings such as vegan American cheese, organic wild mushrooms, and baby spinach. Be sure to add a side of gluten-free french fries and mustard aioli to dip!

Bareburger