The plant-based revolution continues to sweep the US, with vegan and vegetarian restaurants serving food that even meat-eaters rave about. From casual diners and incredible comfort food spots to fine dining joints putting new spins on meat-free meals, we've ranked the best vegetarian restaurants in every US state, counting down to the greatest of all.

With World Vegetarian Month just around the corner, click or scroll through our gallery to discover which state has the best vegetarian restaurant of them all.

Our selections are based on genuine user reviews, awards and accolades, and the first-hand experience of our team. They're also regularly checked and updated.

There are few frills at this New Mexico mini-chain, but the huge variety of globally inspired vegetarian dishes speak for themselves. You could opt for a traditional thali, feast on tacos or quesadillas, or graze on Lebanese-style wraps with grilled eggplant. Diners also praise the friendly staff and the speedy service.

Beginning life as a food truck, Clover Food Lab now has several bricks-and-mortar locations in Boston and beyond. The imaginative chain prides itself on simplicity, speed, and a 'positive' and 'conscientious' relationship with food – and that's led to a menu dominated by delicious vegetarian sandwiches and platters. Options range from chickpea fritter sandwiches to barbecue pulled 'pork' bowls, and diners tip Clover as an ideal spot for a fast and nutritious lunch.

Tipping itself as ‘Denver's original vegan restaurant,’ Watercourse Foods' mission is straightforward: serve up delicious dishes that are simple, comforting, and completely plant-based. The menu delivers a string of imaginative eats like 'chicken' Parmesan with heaps of spaghetti, seitan gyros, and a veggie take on a classic Philly cheesesteak. The cauliflower wings are a crowd favorite, too.

Vertical is not your average diner. It serves all the classics – think nachos, burgers, and breakfasts – but they're all completely vegan. Established in 2007, it's become a Salt Lake City stalwart, and now boasts an additional location in Portland, Oregon too. Customers can't get enough of the tofu scramble, the breakfast burrito, and any dish with the house tempeh bacon.

Sweet treat lovers can get their fill over at Tandem Bakery & Cafe. Founded in 2012 by Beth Gherlein and David Tyson, the pair started out selling their baked goods at local fairs before entering the wholesale industry two years later. In 2022, the team opened its first café in the heart of Missoula, serving up vegan breakfasts, lunches, hearty sandwiches, and freshly baked cakes and pastries. According to those in the know, Tandem’s biscuits and sausage-style gravy is a morning must.

Vegan soul food is Drop Squad Kitchen's forte and the joint prides itself on dishes that tell a story. The space is small – boasting only 15 indoor seats – but it's well worth the wait. Made-from-scratch plates include things like 'oxtail' stew, fried 'chicken' buckets, and Maryland 'crab' stew. It gets high praise from diners with many tipping it as the best vegan joint in the region.

Dedicated to bringing Latin flavors to Philly, bright Bar Bombón is a hub for delicious plant-based Puerto Rican food. It's a favored spot for brunch, with tasty options like breakfast tacos and strawberries and cream French toast. Come evening, the smoked 'pork' pernil is a top choice – here the classic Puerto Rican dish is made with jackfruit, black bean rice, roasted garlic sauce, and Fresno chili.

Another inviting, plant-based soul food spot, Trio is the brainchild of Minneapolis local Louis Hunter and is hailed as the first Black-owned vegan restaurant in the city. Delicious soulful staples grace the menu, from platters laden with jackfruit 'ribs', collard greens, and cornbread to giant burgers with imaginative toppings like mac ’n’ cheese. Save space at the end for a portion of peach cobbler. 

Soul food goes vegan at this award-winning spot in Baltimore. Over the years, mega stars like Stevie Wonder have come through the doors at The Land of Kush to feast on plant-based versions of soul classics, from the Kush BBQ 'ribs' to the creamy Curry Chickun. Delicious side dishes include candied yams, collard greens, and cornbread.

The Green Owl Cafe has been a Madison mainstay since it was established in 2009 and credits itself with being the city's 'only vegetarian and vegan cafe.' Cozy casual is the vibe here, and the food is unpretentious yet still imaginative – diners can dig into dishes such as Owl Fries with seitan, cashew cheez sauce, and caramelized onion, and follow it up with mains like creamy pesto Alfredo.

Given that South Dakota is renowned for its beef industry, you might think you'd be hard pushed to find decent veggie grub here. While it's true that the state hasn't got a standout vegetarian-only option, Sanaa's Gourmet is the next best thing. Open for lunch, the Middle Eastern restaurant offers a daily, made-from-scratch menu, featuring dishes like spicy eggplant with harissa and tahini sauce, plus desserts such as baklava.

There's plenty to be grateful for at this cheerful Kansas City spot. The organic, plant-based restaurant is committed to championing local producers and the menu bursts with nourishing, sweetly named creations filled with healthy ingredients, think zesty kale salads, spaghetti squash noodles, and mushroom tacos, as well as seriously tasty vegan desserts. There are some equally tasty options for kids, too.

San Antonio has a fizzing food scene, with vegetarian restaurants aplenty. A standout spot is Vegan Avenue, where the stars of the menu are the plant-based sharing plates. Opt for the Buffalo mac ’n’ cheese, or try the ceviche made with palm hearts and tostadas. The chilled-out atmosphere and pleasant patio get points from diners too.

You'll have no trouble finding vegetarian food in super-cool Portland and this neighborhood bar and hipster hangout does plant-based comfort food particularly well. Prop up the bar at Bye & Bye and order plates of vegan meatballs and spaghetti, chipotle mac ’n’ cheese, and black bean chili pie. There are breakfast dishes and rotating vegan desserts too.

New York City may be brimming with brilliant restaurants, but none push the boundaries quite as much as abcV. Beautifully decorated, and with 75 covers, the space has become renowned for its vegan menu powered by plants. Look forward to dishes such as grilled shiitake with green chili coconut, sweetcorn wontons, and whole roasted cauliflower with date molasses.

This spot brands itself as 'America's oldest vegan pizzeria' – and it's had plenty of practice getting its plant-based pies just so. Tasty signature pizzas at Pi Vegan Pizzeria include the Magic Mac, with house-made mac ’n’ cheese and white garlic sauce, and the Pesto Pi with tomatoes, potatoes, and seasoned 'chicken'. Fancy something sweet? Diners can top off dinner with doughy Cinnamon Stix served with a vegan cream cheese dipping sauce. 

'Meat-free since '83' is the strapline of this down-to-earth vegetarian diner. Four decades on and it's still a Windy City favorite, now home to two locations. In classic diner style, the menu is big and bountiful, with highlights including its country-fried steaks, giant Reuben sandwiches, and warming poutine. Save room for dessert and order the giant banana split loaded with ice cream, chocolate ganache, chocolate chips, whipped cream, and cherries.

The mission of this beloved spot in Louisville is to celebrate vegetarian food with a mindful menu of delicious pan-Asian dishes. The summer rolls, traditional pho, and spice-packed curries are all highly rated by diners. Right next door, fast-casual spot Heart and Soy shares the same owner, Louisville restaurateur Huong 'CoCo' Tran.

A local favorite, High Note Cafe evolved from a classic everyday joint into a fully vegan one in 2019 – and it hasn’t looked back since. The restaurant, complete with vibrant artwork and regular live music, offers a delicious menu featuring plant-based brunch and lunch dishes. Highlights include the breakfast burrito, black bean quesadilla, loaded nachos, and French dip stuffed with marinated seitan, grilled onion, and horseradish cream sauce.

Bloodroot has its fingers in plenty of pies: the place is described as 'a feminist restaurant and bookstore' and the focus is on local, seasonal, and organic food. The menu is ever-changing, but visitors can expect dishes like crêpes with a shiitake mushroom stuffing, and beet and orange salad with olives and pumpkin seeds. The chocolate mousse gets full marks from diners too. 

Set up in 2019, Blazing Star quickly became a favorite with Decorah residents and visitors alike. Celebrating local produce and farmers, this vegetarian restaurant offers seasonally changing dishes from zingy salads to rice bowls and baked treats. The weekend brunch - featuring tasty breakfast tacos loaded with scrambled eggs, black beans, sweet potatoes, slaw, and crispy mushrooms – is hugely popular.

No dish is short on flavor at this pan-Asian restaurant in Atlanta. At Herban Fix, appetizers range from soft steamed buns parceled with soy 'duck' to crispy tofu with a sweet and sour sambal. For mains, there's a pad Thai with tofu or a nut-packed rainbow fried rice. The 'steak', made with seared pom pom mushrooms and served with veggies, is particularly tasty. 

Innovative and exciting, Plant is a small but mighty restaurant boasting 13 tables in total. Set up in 2011, the restaurant has become one of Asheville’s most cherished spots, known for its healthy dishes and knowledgeable staff. It’s fully plant-based, featuring meals such as barbecue Brussels sprouts tostadas, tahini-smothered cauliflower, and mushroom and ricotta ravioli.

There's a friendly diner vibe at this casual spot in New Brunswick, less than an hour from New York City. Veganized serves a no-frills, vegan menu that covers all the bases when it comes to comfort food – think crusted tempeh with mash and gravy and Mackin Cheese with cashew cream. Desserts – including the chocolate peanut butter torte and the Bananarama banana cake – keep diners coming back.

This trendy, industrial-chic space is a hit with Nashville locals. But it's not a case of style over substance here. Avo's food is as bright and brilliant as its interiors, with a delightful plant-based menu touting options like kimchi spring rolls, a lentil-walnut burger, and a tofu katsu curry with steamed rice. There's also a delicious brunch menu available at weekends featuring breakfast tacos, cornbread pancakes, and burritos.

Promising 'from-scratch vegan comfort food,' this stylish Omaha restaurant offers a fine balance of veg-packed salads and satisfying all-American meals. The tasty wings have won plenty of fans – choose from crispy cauliflower or seitan tossed in Buffalo sauce – and so has the chickpea cutlet Parmesan sandwich and the roasted garlic Alfredo. Leave room for a sweet treat; diners particularly love the tempting cheesecakes. 

This light, bright Motor City spot is first and foremost a plant-based burger joint, though it's won fans for its nourishing açai bowls, salads, and smoothies too. A favorite is the Bar B Cue Jackfruit Burger, which is loaded up with veggies and spicy American-style vegan cheese. Trap Vegan's price point is higher than some Detroit hotspots, but diners say it's well worth it.

Southern comfort food gets a vegan twist at this friendly spot in Little Rock. Diners at Blue Sage Vegan Bistro will find all the classics, from comforting sandwiches and smothered burritos to grilled cheese in buttery, golden buns. They're all best eaten with a heap of the house favorite crispy curly fries. 

Phoenix is known for its forward-thinking foodie options, and Green New American Vegetarian doesn't disappoint. This hip joint claims to 'master all comfort food and celebrate vegetables' and it does just that with delicious results. Favored menu items include the Big Wac, a playful, plant-based spin on the classic McDonald's burger with Green's very own special sauce. The vegan Buffalo wings, served with house-made ranch, are hugely popular too. 

Celebrating ingredients that are natural, not processed, Un Solo Sol is Los Angeles’ best kept secret. The quaint spot focuses on Latin American flavors, with taco platters, tofu-stuffed enchiladas, and red hominy soup cooked to perfection. The sweet stuffed plantain topped with brown sugar or mango jam is highly recommended too.

Full Bloom is an elegant and elevated spot in Florida's swanky Miami Beach. The vegan, fine dining restaurant serves imaginative plates bursting with color, from lion's mane mushroom yakitori skewers to sundried tomato ravioli in a brown butter sauce. Diners wax lyrical about the creative menu options and the courteous staff.

The folks at Dirt Candy get seriously creative with vegetables. The restaurant is spearheaded by award-winning chef Amanda Cohen whose seasonal, five-course tasting menu shines a spotlight on veg of all kinds, and whose kitchen is likened to a laboratory. Expect dishes like a tomato donut with smoked feta, Chinese eggplant with coconut curry, and caramelized onion ice cream sandwiches.

Indian and Malaysian fusion cuisine is the specialty of Gulfport's Good Karma Cafe. The menu changes from day to day and diners are continually surprised and wowed with flavor-packed salads, crispy pakoras, and house-made dhal. If the delicious lavender cake is on the menu, customers recommend ordering a slice (or two).

Those after classic American comfort food that’s both fully vegan and done brilliantly need look no further than Huntsville’s Vujee Vegan. This relaxed joint dishes up delicious plant-based options, from enormous burgers served on sweet Hawaiian rolls to house-made chili with cornbread and sour cream. The desserts are just as large and equally delicious, with the banana pudding a customer favorite.

In a state that’s so intrinsically linked with seafood, it’s hardly surprising Alaska’s vegetarian and vegan options are few and far between. That said, there’s one restaurant at the forefront of the plant-based movement, serving up seriously tasty vegan versions of classic American favorites. Preference, located in Anchorage, has garnered a state-wide reputation for its offerings, serving up everything from barbecue jackfruit sliders to hearty Rueben sandwiches with house-made seitan, sauerkraut, and vegan Swiss cheese.

You're spoilt for choice when it comes to both vegetarian dining and sushi bars in the Golden State – and this sleek venue in San Francisco combines the two. Beginning as 'an experiment in ocean conservation through responsible dining,' Shizen is a sushi restaurant and izakaya that gets glowing reviews from customers. Top picks include the California rolls, with shredded tofu and avocado, and the shiitake maki with a sweet soy sauce. Prettiest of all is the Proud Peacock roll with eggplant, tofu, pickled mango, and seaweed pearls. 

If you're looking for a sophisticated vegetarian restaurant, then PiANTA in artsy Providence could be just the spot. Sumptuous small plates like the spinach and roasted garlic dip and Brussels sprouts with maple sriracha aioli kick things off, while the birria tacos and country-fried 'chicken' with garlic mashed potatoes are both winning entrées.

Chic Comune in Ohio's capital plates up a string of delicious, creative plant-forward dishes. The dinner menu offers perfectly conceived options such as barbecue zucchini with toasted buckwheat, roasted celery root with black truffle, and confit eggplant with garden herbs. The desserts are just as mouth-watering, including the dark chocolate crémeux with caramel.

With Uptown and Downtown locations in the Big Easy, Breads on Oak brands itself an 'old-world bakery' and serves a cornucopia of tasty baked treats and casual meals. The best thing? They're all completely plant-based. The cafés are well loved by NOLA locals, who rave about the Big Daddy Burger made with beetroot, mushrooms, and soy protein, and the pumpkin Cheddar biscuit with vegan sausage and tofu scramble (pictured).

Vegan food doesn't come much more comforting than the offerings at A Peace of Soul. The spot, in South Carolina's state capital, has a delicious menu packed to the gills with classics that have been given the plant-based treatment. Spice fans should try the Nashville Hot 'Chicken' Sandwich, which is made up of a fried soy and wheat protein patty with salad, a pretzel bun, and plenty of hot sauce. 

Established in 1999, this friendly café has more than 20 years of experience serving vegetarian food to hungry Laramie locals. Veggie spots are few and far between in the Cowboy State, but Sweet Melissa Café more than makes up for it. The menu is as indulgent as it is veg-packed, with specials like four-cheese ravioli, Asian lettuce wraps, and black bean and garlic potato tacos.

Serving healthy, nourishing, and delicious dishes, Whole Harvest Kitchen is a 100% plant-based, farm-to-table restaurant. Opened in early 2024, the joint focuses on real, unprocessed ingredients and champions natural flavors. Start by sharing a mix of small plates, from chili tofu lettuce wraps to lemongrass koftas, then dive into entrées like Thai curries and veg-packed pizzas.

Since 2007, chef Dan Sriprasert has been bringing imaginative, vegetarian pan-Asian dishes to the people of Portland at the Green Elephant Vegetarian Bistro. Inspired by cuisines from Thai to Malay, he's whipped up a menu that includes delicacies like veggie citrus 'spare ribs' and tofu tikka masala. No order is complete without a portion of king oyster mushroom tempura.

The word diner typically conjures visions of meat feasts, from chicken-fried steaks and mighty burgers to American breakfasts with all the trimmings. But 10th Street is a diner with a difference. At the totally vegan joint, guests can dig into menu favorites like a seitan Reuben sandwich, 'chorizo' chimichangas or one of the daily specials like the comforting fried chick'n and mashed potato bowl (pictured). 

Set up by James Beard–nominated chefs Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby, Vedge opened in 2011 to much excitement – and over a decade later, continues to wow guests with its intimate setting and innovative dishes. The menu is centered around vegetables, allowing the natural flavors and textures shine. Expect to feast on the likes of salt-roasted beets with whipped black garlic, spicy dan dan noodles, and stuffed avocado with deviled hearts of palm.

The Loaded Bowl in Oklahoma City serves exactly what you'd expect: belly-busting bowls of vegan goodness, filled with veggie proteins, beans, vegetables, and delicious sauces. Starting out as a food truck, the plant-based staple got its first permanent location in 2016. Fast-forward to today and menu favorites include the rosemary mash bowl with corn and fried 'chicken' and the cashew mac ’n’ cheese bowl. It's always a good day when tacos are on special too.

Located just 20 minutes west of Fargo, this rural destination champions both wine and vegetarian food. After a tour of the winery, head inside for a bite to eat at the relaxed restaurant. Start off with a cheese plate filled with aged styles, nuts, olives, and crackers, before choosing between black bean and corn quesadillas or barbecue ‘chicken’ sandwiches.

This colorful South African spot in Charlotte's Arts District has a strong ethos: Oh My Soul resolves to 'be kind to every kind' and offers a menu of plant-based, cruelty-free dishes. Brunch options include indulgent cinnamon French toast with berries, while there's sweetcorn ribs, 'tuna' sandwiches, and a roster of burgers for dinner. The covered patio is a popular hangout too.

This Middle Eastern joint is arguably Stowe’s best kept secret. The cozy spot only boasts a limited amount of indoor seating but don’t let waiting for a table put you off. Expect a delicious selection of fresh dishes, including hummus bowls, falafel pitas, and shawarma-style cauliflower. Order a side of crispy zaatar pita chips and you won’t be disappointed.

Wholesome, honest food is the deal at The Farm Cafe in Keene. Favorites at this plant-based spot include macaroni and cauliflower cheese bowls and giant onion burgers. Sandwich lovers will be satisfied, too – diners can choose from a TLT (tempeh, lettuce, and tomato), the Pickled 'Egg' with tempeh bacon, and corn-packed quesadillas.

Away from the flashing lights and buzzy Strip, Daikon Vegan Sushi quietly dishes up some of the city’s finest sushi – and the best part? It’s completely vegan. Set up in 2020, the restaurant’s menu features freshly made California rolls, spicy ‘tuna’ rolls, ‘salmon’ nigiri, and ‘eel’ nigiri. The fried banana pudding with coconut caramel is well worth ordering too.

You might not expect to find a stellar vegan spot in the little town of Harpers Ferry – but Kelley Farm Kitchen is exactly that. It's quickly become a local favorite, with a plant-based menu built on teetering burgers, subs, chili bowls, and all-day breakfasts. Diners particularly love the warming ramen bowls with their made-from-scratch broth bases.

Hidden in Chinatown, you could easily miss this cozy restaurant, but what a shame that would be. Home to simple interiors and a handful of tables, this joint specializes in healthy, plant-based versions of traditional Vietnamese dishes. All the food is incredible, and you can expect giant plates loaded with the likes of steamed buns, fresh egg rolls, hearty pho, and fried rice.  

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Last updated by Lottie Woodrow.