Iconic musical artists and bomb vegan food? Name a better duo!
Happy Coachella season! If you plan to attend the oh-so-popular outdoor musical festival in Southern California, we have you covered on the vegan front. Without further ado, here is our list of the must-try vegan options at Coachella 2023.
Forever Pie
ICM
Los Angeles’ brand new vegan pizza joint makes its Coachella debut this year! Their special event menu includes slices of McLovin, Meat Haters, and Pepperoni Pizza as well as Wingz and Mozz Sticks. Our top suggestion? The McLovin Pizza. It’s like a cheeseburger in pizza form.
Courtesy of Forever Pie
Compton Vegan
V7
Looking for some hearty vegan comfort food to pass the time between sets? Head to Compton Vegan for Chik’n Sandwiches, Jackfruit BBQ Ribz, Vegan Wingz, and Jackfruit Pulled Pork Fries!
Courtesy of Compton Vegan
Cena Vegan
ICM
Cena Vegan returns to the desert for another year of serving vegan Mexican street food to hungry festival-goers. The menu showcases Big Vegan Burritos, Bean & Rice Burritos, and Big Vegan Nachos.
Courtesy of Cena Vegan
Veggie Fam
DOLAB
What’s up, Veggie Fam? The AAPI-owned pop-up is taking to Coachella Valley with their uber popular vegan fried chicken and waffle fries. Choose from the Hot Chickn Sandwich with Fries, Hot Chicken Tenders with Fries, or Loaded Cheezy Fries.
Courtesy of Veggie Fam
Word of Mouth
Camping
For all you camping Coachellites, Word of Mouth is at your service with dank vegan comfort food. The menu includes chicken sandwiches, burgers, avocado toast, salads, fries, and cookies. Want to know the best part? This grub is so good, it will make you forget you haven’t showered or slept in days!
Courtesy of Word of Mouth
MANEATINGPLANT
ICM
If you know you know—and if you don’t know, you’re about to know that MANEATINGPLANT makes the best vegan noods on the West Coast. So stop by to try these mindblowing Garlic Noods first-hand. And while you’re at it, you might as well get the Fried Shroom Bao and Sichuan Dumplings as well.
Courtesy of MANEATINGPLANT
Argento
Rose Garden
Get a sneak peek of a new vegan Italian restaurant opening in Silver Lake this summer! At Coachella, Argento is pouring a variety of vegan wines, including orange, rosé, pinot noir, and sparkling, as well as offering a selection of mixed nuts and olives.
Courtesy of Argento
Wolfie’s Hot Chicken
Sonora North
We don’t know what we did to deserve Bad Bunny and Wolfie’s Hot Chicken at the same event, but we’re so here for it! For both weekends, the vegan fried chicken spot welcomes back its limited-edition Flamin’ Hot Chicken Sandwiches. In addition, you can order Nashville Fried Chicken Sandwiches and Tenders & Fries.
Courtesy of Wolfie’s Hot Chicken
Ramen Hood
ICM
As soon as the sun goes down and the desert wind hits, you bet your bottom dollar we’re running to Ramen Hood. The menu includes OG, Spicy, and Cold Smokey Ramen as well as Togarashi Tots, Fried Dumplings, Ice Pops, and Oreos.
Courtesy of Ramen Hood
Monty’s Good Burger
Terrace Food North
No Coachella weekend is complete without Monty’s! After all, this event is where the vegan burger joint first launched. So celebrate the birth of one of the greatest vegan fast-food joints with none other than a burger, chicken sandwich, or tenders. Don’t forget the dipping sauces!
Courtesy of Monty’s Good Burger
#JUICEBAE
ICM
Avoid the dreaded Coachella dehydration at #JUICEBAE! From fruity and green juices to wellness shots, this spot has everything you need to stay refreshed, hydrated, and energized throughout the weekend.
Courtesy of JUICEBAE
Block Party
Outdoor Theatre Bar
Block Party serves all-vegan cocktails, all day long. Owner and Mixologist Jason Eisner will be there with his team serving cocktails inspired by Bad Bunny, Rosalia, and Frank Ocean. First thing we’re trying is the Super Rich Kids—a frozen cocktail with banana chip-infused vodka, pineapple, creme de coconut, and orange.
Courtesy of Block Party
Olivia
12 Peaks VIP
Vegan-Friendly
This hot and new vegetarian restaurant backed by Anderson .Paak takes to Coachella 2023! Their vegan dishes include a Fried “Chicken” Wrap, Smoky Eggplant & Tofu Wrap, and Cashew Sauce French Fries.
Courtesy of Olivia
Chamberlain Coffee
12 Peaks VIP
Vegan-Friendly
Stay awake for the headliners with a cup of Joe from Emma Chamberlain’s coffee brand! Choose from four delicious vegan, gluten-free latte options—Cold Brew, Cinnamon Bun, Vanilla, and Mocha.
Courtesy of Chamberlain Coffee
Bar Flores
Rose Garden
Vegan-Friendly
This popular bar offers a variety of vegan craft cocktails to keep the party going. Their vegan as-is drinks include the Flores Margarita, Kiwi Cocktail, and Guava Spritz. The Mezcal Cocktail is vegan without the Sal de Guzano.
Courtesy of Bar Flores
Outstanding In The Field Vegan Dinner
In addition to the above vendors serving food and drinks at Coachella for both weekends, the Outstanding In The Field pop-up dinner series is back for its eighth year! Set in the stunning VIP Rose Garden, this family-style dinner experience is a wonderful place to sit back and enjoy good food, drinks, and company. On Sunday, April 16, the menu showcases 100% vegan dishes, curated by Chef Jared Simons of Nic’s on Beverly.
Courtesy of Nic’s on Beverly
For more information, visit Coachella.com.
