The 50 Vegan Friendly Eateries You Need To Visit In Each US State
Planning a vegan road trip? We’ve got you covered! Check out our favorite vegan-friendly eateries in every state in the US.
1. Alabama
Restaurant, Grocery Store, Vegan, Healthy
Originally a health food and grocery store, this vegan restaurant serves no hot meals so that the nutrients remain preserved. The menu features seasonal, raw foods to help customers ‘get back to the garden’.
2. Alaska
Pita Place Owned by Nadiv, from Israel, and Teri, from Fairbanks, Pita Place bake their own pita bread fresh every day and fillings vary from hummus to falafel. All of their food is handmade using wholesome ingredients and sourcing lots of their produce from local farmers. The majority of their menu is vegan, with gluten-free and special kid-friendly options also available. Pita Place, 3300 College Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709, USA, +1 907-687-2456
Arizona
Green New American Vegetarian This restaurant aspires to welcome anyone and everyone, vegetarian or not. Serving all of your favorite comfort foods with a vegetarian twist, the vegan soft-serve ice cream made fresh in-house is a must-try, as is the veggie burger. Green New American Vegetarian,240 N Scottsdale Rd #8, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA, +1 480-941-9003
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3. Arkansas
Bar, Juice Bar, American
This is Arkansas’ first organic cold-press juice bar; able to make any smoothie your heart desires (providing they have the right ingredients) and ensure that nothing goes to waste using only compostable cups, cutlery and containers. Berry Natural focuses on educating their customers about the health benefits of raw food, with a menu featuring 100% raw organic juices, cleanse packages, salads, and raw/gluten-free/vegan desserts.
4. California
Suncafe Organic
Suncafe has already won awards for its plant-based and raw cuisines. This menu is incredibly fresh—even the vegan cheese, mayo and butter are made from scratch. For those who want to delve deeper into the art of raw cooking, they host a range of cooking classes, where you can learn to make raw American classics, Chinese delicacies and more.
Suncafe Organic,10820 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604, USA, +1 818-927-4100
5. Colorado
Cafe, Restaurant, Vegan, Vegetarian
This is Denver’s original vegan restaurant, serving comfort food for any day of the week. Their philosophy is to make simple and accessible food, which appeals to carnivores and vegans alike.
Connecticut
ION Restaurant ION, standing for It’s Only Natural, is a quirky restaurant serving a delicious 100% plant-based menu that defies any misconceptions people may have about vegan food. ION also lets you order custom cakes and take knitting classes (probably not at the same time). ION Restaurant, 606 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457, USA, +1 860-346-9210
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6. Delaware
Restaurant, Cafe, American, Healthy, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free
This cafe has become well-known in downtown Newark, serving vegan food made from scratch in a warm and colorful atmosphere of local artwork and live music. And if you are still not convinced, their array of house-crafted spirits and choice of over 65 beers will persuade you.
7. Florida
Bistro, Restaurant, Vegan, Vegetarian
Darbster is a vegetarian restaurant working to make a difference—they donate 100% of their profits to their Darbster Foundation, which is manned entirely by volunteers and focuses its efforts on the four-legged friends in their community, flying dogs and cats over to different states for adoption in order to save them from being put down. Food-wise, their creative menu suits all tastes, vegan or otherwise.
8. Georgia
Bar, Restaurant, Vegetarian
9. Hawaii
Cafe, Healthy, Vegetarian, Vegan
10. Idaho
Restaurant, Tea Room, Vegetarian
Looking for a vegan restaurant that serves nearly 100 types of tea, live music from Wednesday to Saturday as well as organic wine and beer? Look no further than the Shangri-La Tea Room, where everything is also raw and gluten-free.
For those keen to learn even more about veganism, Shangri-La Tea Room offers nutritional advice and counselling, so you can leave with a satisfied stomach and mind.
11. Illinois
Cafe, Restaurant, Vegan
12. Indiana
Cafe, Restaurant, Vegan, American, Vegetarian
13. Iowa
Cafe, Restaurant, Vegetarian, Coffee
Kansas
Kind Kravings Food Truck
Kind Kravings are delivering cruelty-free, wholesome food on board their specially decorated Kind Kravings double decker bus! New to town, this eatery serves homemade, GMO-free food for those who are on the go and want something healthy, sustainable and convenient.
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14. Kentucky
Bar, American
15. Louisiana
Restaurant, Vegan
16. Maine
Bistro, Restaurant, Thai, Vegetarian, Vegan, American
17. Maryland
Cafe, Restaurant, Coffee Shop, Vegan, Soul Food
18. Massachusetts
Restaurant, American, Indian, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free
19. Michigan
Cafe, Vegan, Vegetarian
20. Minnesota
Butcher, Deli, Market, Vegan
21. Mississippi
Cafe, Restaurant, Vegetarian
22. Missouri
Bakery, Cafe, Pastry Shop, Vegan
23. Montana
Juice Bar, Smoothie Bar, Vegetarian
24. Nebraska
Bistro, Cafe, American, Mexican
25. Nevada
VegeNation
An ideal stop-off for those seeking a little nourishment in Downtown Las Vegas, VegeNation serves 100% plant-based food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They even have a hangover smoothie, for those who partied a little too hard the night before.
VegeNation,616 Carson Ave #120, Las Vegas, NV 89101, USA, +1 702-366-8515
26. New Hampshire
Restaurant, Vegan
This family owned and operated restaurant serves the best in organic vegan cuisine, with tasty soups, stews, and sweet treats. They even make their own Seitan from scratch.
27. New Jersey
Cafe, Healthy
New Mexico
Annapurna’s World Vegetarian Cafe
This local chain has three locations in Alburquerque and one in Santa Fe, all serving tasty Indian food in the Ayurvedic tradition. Ayurveda vegan cuisine focuses on food as the very essence of our bodies, with a natural diet being conducive to long life (they even recommend eating dessert first for optimal digestion, which we definitely agree with!)
1620 St Michaels Dr, Santa Fe, NM 87505, USA, +1 505-988-9688
2201 Silver Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, USA, +1 505-262-2424
5939 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107, USA, +1 505-254-2424
Promenade, 5200 Eubank Blvd, Albuquerque, NM 87111, USA, +1 505-275-2424
28. New York
Restaurant, Cafe, Contemporary
The more upscale sister restaurant to the Candle Cafe, Candle 79 has turned vegetarian cuisine into an art form. Everything on the menu is extremely Instagram friendly, so this is definitely somewhere to take your meat-eating friends.
29. North Carolina
Restaurant, Vegan
An upscale restaurant in Asheville, Plant specializes in beautifully plated vegan food. The menu draws from a range of cuisines, with Lasagna, Seitan Chili and Tofu Bibimbap on offer.
30. North Dakota
Cafe, Vegan
31. Ohio
Cafe, Restaurant, Vegan
32. Oklahoma
Food Truck, Market, Vegan
Officially Oklahoma’s first vegan food truck, The Loaded Bowl also now have a brick and mortar location in the Farmer’s Market District. Their speciality ‘loaded bowls’ include cashew mac and cheese, layered enchiladas and tortilla casserole.
33. Oregon
Next Level Burger Portland residents are spoilt for choice when it comes to great food, and Next Level Burger fulfils the requirement for a 100% plant based burger joint. The extensive menu lets you be creative, with the option to ‘beast’ any burger by adding a double patty, bun in the middle, extra sauce and veggies. You can also get your burger fix at two other locations. Next Level Burger, 4121 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214, USA, +1 503-719-7058
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34. Pennsylvania
Blackbird Pizzeria
Philly pizza joint Blackbird specializes in vegan twists on favorites, with toppings such as house smoked tofu, seitan bacon and pumpkin seed pesto. Of course, you can’t visit Philadelphia without eating a cheesesteak, and Blackbird Pizzeria makes sure vegans don’t miss out with their award-winning Seitan Cheesesteak!
Blackbird Pizzeria, 507 S 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA, +1 215-625-6660
35. Rhode Island
Like No Udder
Does a 100% vegan soft-serve ice cream truck truly exist? Yes indeed! Located in Providence, this truck and permanent store serve cones, shakes, floats and ‘unicorns’ (that’s soft serve with your choice of mix-ins), all dairy-free.
Like No Udder, 170 Ives St, Providence, RI 02906, USA, +1 401-419-8869
36. South Carolina
Cafe, Restaurant, American, Vegan
Specializing in Southern comfort, Lamb’s Bread Vegan Cafe’s ever-changing menu features vegan twists on mac and cheese, bbq ribs, and fried chicken.
37. South Dakota
Restaurant, Mediterranean
Sanaa’s restaurant is not only vegetarian and gluten-free but also prides themselves on their ‘green’ attitude, using 100% recyclable containers. Serving Mediterranean cuisine, Sanaa’s is open every day for lunch, and with a buffet on Friday nights and all day Saturday.
38. Tennessee
The Wild Cow
This eatery is proud to say that nearly all of the ingredients they use are locally grown, and purchased whole, meaning they make just about everything from scratch. The Wild Cow also donates a portion of their sales to a different charity each month—Enjoy a guilt-free meal and also give back to the community—win win!
The Wild Cow, 1896 Eastland Ave, Nashville, TN 37206, USA, +1 615-262-2717
39. Texas
Restaurant, Vegan
This Austin restaurant proves there are few limits to a vegan diet, offering sandwiches, salads and desserts, all made daily and on site. The outdoor patio is the perfect little spot to enjoy these innovative vegan treats.
40. Utah
Bar, Vegetarian
Whether your diet is vegetarian, paleo, gluten-free or plant based, Zest Kitchen and Bar has got it covered. Their “farm-to-fork” philosophy ensures that the ingredients used are local, organic and sustainable, supporting local farmers and businesses with fair trade. They also provide organic and local spirits, and house the most impressive range of organic wines and beers you’ll see in all of Utah.
41. Vermont
Cafe, Vegan
This eatery offers a 100% plant-based menu of smoothies, baked goods, gourmet dishes and fresh juices. And they can definitely cater to all indulgent cravings—they’ve even got eggplant bacon! There’s also live music on the weekends and beer and cider on tap.
42. Virginia
The Juice Laundry
The Juice Laundry always emphasise the importance of knowing exactly what you’re putting in your bodies—if they can’t source an ingredient organically, they simply won’t use it. Drop by to check out their fresh juices, smoothies, and photogenic smoothie bowls.
The Juice Laundry, 722 Preston Ave #105, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA, +1 434-234-3044
43. Washington
Restaurant, Cafe, Diner, American, Vegan, Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Serving up something a little different, this cafe has veganized the classic American style diner, serving bottomless coffee and large portions—no compromise to be made here!
44. West Virginia
The Wild Bean
The perfect combination of local community hospitality and hip urban coffeeshop vibes. The menu ranges from breakfast burritos, to avocado melts, sweet treats and organic coffee—it’s no wonder “The Bean” is a favourite amongst the locals.
The Wild Bean, 119 E Washington St, Lewisburg, WV 24901, USA, +1 304-645-3738
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45. Wisconsin
Bakery, Cafe, Vegetarian
Specializing in sweet and savoury crepes, panini sandwiches, salads, soups, bakery products and smoothies, there is no shortage of variety in this vegetarian eatery. With it’s trendy industrial interior, Beerline Cafe is the perfect place to enjoy a wholesome meal.
46. Wyoming
Cafe, American
Serving up a good dose of warmth and homiliness, this cafe specising in comfort food. A seperate glutan-free menu means they cater to a range of dietry requirements.
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