April is Earth Month and one of the tastiest ways to celebrate is by exploring some of the delicious local vegan restaurants that have made a name for themselves. Research has shown that eating plant-based is not only great for your health, but it’s also great for the environment. Diets that are rich in fruits and veggies can lead to a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions compared to a non plant-based diet (source).
Vegan food has come a long way over the years and there are so many unique plant-based foods to try. From vegan sushi to shiitake escargot to pastelitos de “carne”, these are some of the vegan eats across the U.S. that both vegans and non-vegans alike can enjoy.
Bakeries
1. Breads on Oak Cafe & Bakery, New Orleans, LA
Known for: King Cake
I’m not vegan, but I begrudgingly tried their vegan king cake and it has to be one of the best king cakes that I’ve ever had!
YELPER ROBERT C
2. Vegan Delights, Miramar, FL
Known for: Pastelitos de “carne”
This place is absolutely amazing! My husband who is definitely a carnivore and very skeptical about vegan food loves their “beef” pastelitos. Ive tried most of their stuff and I can honestly say I have loved everything I tried.
Yelper Yaselis P.
BBQ
3. Blatch’s Backyard BBQ, Salt Lake City, UT
Known for: Seitan Brisket
WOW! This place is spectacular!! Complex and excellent flavors. A unique twist on BBQ classics. The citrus slaw is fresh and not to be forgotten (like normal slaw) when you’re stuffing your face with the smoked meat/meatless BBQ. Seitan brisket is as good as the real thing!
Yelper April P.
4. Houston Sauce Pit, Houston, TX
Known for: Chopped Veef Sandwich
Great customer service and food! The chopped veef sandwich was delicious; I don’t wanna try anything else. I could order chopped veef every time.
Yelp Elite Reginice C.
5. The Rabbit Hole, Pompano Beach, FL
Known for: Smoke in the Woods Southern BBQ Platter
First time here and per their recommendation I ordered the Smoke in the Woods Southern BBQ. Wow, loved it! Great presentation, food was flavorful and I ate every bit of it.
Yelper Lauren F.
Burgers and Sandwiches
6. CERA, Portland, ME
Known for: The Mushroom of Course
The mushroom of course sandwich is my favorite sandwich here! I’m not vegetarian or vegan, but this vegan sandwich can stand on its own next to any other option, meat or otherwise. The portobello schnitzel is crispy and tender and the vegan mayo, greens, and scali roll balance it perfectly! The different take on the hummus, using edamame instead of chickpeas, is truly groundbreaking for me.
Yelp Elite Sarah W.
7. Organically Twisted, Naples, FL
Known for: Artichoke Burger
Both the artichoke burger and the mung bean taco salad were absolutely fantastic. My boyfriend and I practically licked our plates clean. If we lived closer we would be coming here every day.
Yelp Elite Sandra S.
8. Strong Hearts Cafe, Syracuse, NY
Known for: Sweet and Sassy Molassy Sandwich
First, let’s talk about the Sassy Molassy. I’ve never had a tofu sandwich A.) so full of flavor, and B.) juicy. All parts of the sandwich complimented each other. The bread had a nice crispy outside and soft inside. Even the avocado was perfectly ripened and full of flavor.
Yelper Marilyn L.
Cajun & Creole
9. Breakaways R&B, New Orleans, LA
Known for: Vegan Yaka Mein and Gumbo
This has quickly become my favorite neighborhood place to grab a delicious and heart-felt meal, or a delicious cocktail at a reasonable price. The gumbo is my comfort food.
Yelper Carey L.
Curry
10. Manna Kitchen, Lisle, IL
Known for: Panang Curry Bowl
I just made my second visit I am in love with the Panang curry. It was astonishingly good.
Yelper Karen E.
11. Mirisata, Portland, OR
Known for: Rice & Curry Plate
Delicious food, lovely outdoor patio space. Highly recommend the rice and curry plate of the day to sample a bunch of different flavors and textures!
Yelper Katy S.
12. Peace Cafe, Honolulu, HI
Known for: Tempeh Katsu Curry
I had the tofu katsu curry and the quality to this meal was out of this world! That breading?? Was so crispy and crazy delicious!!
Yelper Cynthia D.
Japanese Cuisine
13. Obon Shokudo, Portland, OR
Known for: Okonomiyaki
Okonomiyaki – The star of this meal. This Japanese pancake is rare to find in its vegan form. This was crisp and fully sauced of deliciousness. The innards consist of cabbage, ginger-pickled beet, and onion. Just beautiful to look at and eat.
Yelp Elite Alice A.
Mediterranean Food
14. BeeWali’s Vegan AF, Los Angeles, CA
Known for: Kabob Plate
I had the Kabob Plate. Mmmm…. It came with their proprietary blend of herbs and spice blended with Impossible ground served on a bed basmati rice with pitas, hummus and a roasted Anaheim Chili. So So good!
Yelper Joel H.
Pizza
15. OPPI’Z Bistro and Natural Pizza, Santa Barbara, CA
Known for: Pizza Black Margherita
The vegan black margherita pizza was really good. I’ve never had food made with activated charcoal before, and it was fun to try. The crust was surprisingly light and chewy with a great crisp edge. The sauce was tasty. I’m so thankful that they had vegan cheese.
Yelper R F.
Seafood
16. Ka Papa Cuisine, Sarasota, FL
Known for: Shiitake Escargot
This place is incredible! The shiitake escargot is to die for. You might as well go ahead and order at least two to start your dinner. (We wish we did)
Yelper Britten A.
17. Liora, Baltimore, MD
Known for: Vegan crab cakes
The ‘crab’ cakes – jackfruit deliciousness with a tasty crunch of sweet peppers. Gives traditional crab cakes a great run for their money.
Yelper Quean J.
18. Pure Soul, Durham, NC
Known for: Vegan Shrimp Po’Boy
The shrimp po’boy was so delicious! I was a little unsure about vegan shrimp but Pure Soul has made me a believer.
Yelper April F.
Sushi
19. Chef Kenny’s Asian Vegan Cuisine, Houston, TX
Known for: Vegan Crunchy Roll
YUM! Chef Kenny’s Vegan Asian Cuisine was such a delicious surprise. If you want to try some great food, give this place a visit. The food is vegan, but it was enjoyable to all in my party who were omnivores.
Yelp Elite Stephanie Z.
20. House of Vegano, St. Petersburg, FL
Known for: Volcano Roll
Incredible! I’ve never eaten anything other than a cucumber roll or sweet potato roll sushi because that’s all my plant based diet found, but wow! House of Vegano has made vegan sushi so exciting and delicious! There isn’t anything I’ve eaten here that hasn’t been perfection to my taste buds!
Yelper Laure B.
South American Tapas
21. Epif, Portland, OR
Known for: Vegan tapas
This vegan restaurant has fancy, delicious, top notch dishes. I told my boyfriend it’s so good that it convince my meat-loving mom to go vegan. The ambiance is warm and cozy. The prices are very good. The cheesecake is to die for.
Yelper Maya A.
Tacos & Burritos
22. Terror Tacos, St. Louis. MO
Known for: Birria Tacos and Carnage Asada Burrito
I got the Birria and carnage asada tacos and they are probably the best tacos I have had since going vegetarian 5 years ago (and I eat an absurd amount of tacos).
Yelper Jillian H.
Vegan Chick’n
23. Hart House, Monrovia, CA
Known for: Spicy Chicken Sandwich
I really enjoyed my experience at Hart house. As a carnivore I can’t help but compare vegan “meat” to real meat so having said that I had the spicy chicken sandwhich the one with all the fixings and I forgot I wasn’t eating chicken it was well executed.
Yelp Elite Tanya B.
24. Nice Biscuit, Syracuse, NY
Known for: Chicky Baby
The Chicky Baby was so much deliciousness! These people know what they’re doing. Hands down the best veg chicken I have ever had, with the perfect amount of honey mustard and just-right pickles.
Yelper JoAnne R.
25. Vegos, Albuquerque, NM
Known for: Nobody Calls Me Chicken Sandwich
I had the “Not so Chicken sandwich “, and it was seriously one of the best chicken sandwiches I’ve ever had! I challenge you, put this thing up against any of your favorites.
Yelper Mark C.
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