Whether you are visiting Austin or are already an Austinite, you may want to check out some of the best vegan restaurants in Austin. Whether you are looking for a place that has a good selection of vegan food or you just want to try some delicious vegan ice cream, these places will have you covered.
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Whether you’re a die-hard vegan or just trying to incorporate more plant-based foods into your diet, Austin has a vegan restaurant for you. Here are some of the city’s best vegan eats.
Vegans can find plant-based versions of many traditional favorites, including frito pie, vegan egg toast, and even a vegan version of steak. There are also some new options for vegans to try. You can try a Tex-Mex sandwich, a vegan burger, or even a Korean-style fried chicken sandwich at Sunny’s Vegan Food Truck.
Bistro Vonish
Despite a meat-loving city, Austin has a vibrant and growing vegan food scene. From vegetarian taco trucks to vegan Mexican restaurants, Austin is full of options for vegans of all ages.
Bistro Vonish is one of the city’s best vegan restaurants. The food truck serves up modern vegan meals made from local ingredients. Bistro Vonish is also open for brunch on Sundays.
In addition to the food truck, Bistro Vonish has a fine dining location opening soon. Bistro Vonish will be offering a menu featuring vegan comfort food, along with wine, wine cocktails, and a supper club.
Li’l Nonna’s
Those who’ve been to Li’l Nonna’s vegan restaurant in Austin, Texas, know how delicious the food is. While they’re known for their vegetarian menu, they also serve gluten free pizza. Their pizza has a pleasant atmosphere and offers average prices. They also offer takeout and delivery.
Austin’s OG vegan pizza truck has expanded to a brick and mortar restaurant in North Austin. The restaurant will offer pizza and salads. Their menu will include house-made beet-based pepperoni, pumpkin seed-based cheeses, and a gluten-free menu. The restaurant will be open from noon to 10 p.m. daily.
Capitol City Bakery
Whether you’re craving vegan desserts, vegetarian food, or just a tasty cupcake, Capital City Bakery is the place to go. They bake fresh daily and use organic ingredients whenever possible. In addition to their baked goods, they also serve tapas, small pastries, and wine.
Capital City Bakery started as a home baking business in 2010 and has since branched out into a brick and mortar storefront. They’re also featured on Cooking Channel.
Nissi Vegan
Among the new restaurants in Austin, Texas, Nissi Vegan is a 100% vegan Mexican restaurant. The restaurant is located in the Wooten neighborhood. This new restaurant has a wide menu, including gluten-free birria tacos.
Nissi Vegan has been challenging the non-vegan crowd to love plant-based food. The restaurant’s name means God who opens paths. It was a nickname for the God in the Old Testament.
Nissi Vegan Mexican Cuisine is located at 9012 Research Boulevard. It offers a wide range of menu items, including tacos, burritos, plates, and fajitas. They also offer takeout and delivery. The restaurant accepts major credit cards.
Sunny’s Backyard
Located in the former Hard Luck Lounge space in the Govalle neighborhood, Sunny’s Backyard is a vegan restaurant that is set to open in early 2021. The owners of this new East Austin spot, Charrissa and Merritt Vaughn, are Los Angeles transplants, so they are excited to be back in their home state of Texas. They have a background in food and beverage, having worked at Beelman’s in downtown LA, and they are excited to bring their unique take on plant-based cuisine to Austin.
Casa de Luz
Located in Austin, Texas, the vegan restaurant Casa de Luz is a place where health conscious people can gather to enjoy wholesome, organic meals. This community center offers vegan, gluten-free, and macrobiotic meals. It also includes a yoga studio and a dog training center. Its philosophy is based on the notion that “food is medicine.”
Casa de Luz serves three meals daily, each consisting of a soup, salad, and entree. The soups are made from vegetables that have been fermented, and the salads are made with greens, beans, and grains. There are also low-fat menu options available.
Cool Beans
Located in an all-vegan neighborhood, Cool Beans is an authentic Latin street food restaurant that serves organic Latin cuisine. The owner, Joe Yonan, is a former San Angelo native who grew up eating Tex-Mex. He now works as a food editor for the Washington Post.
Cool Beans is one of the best kept secrets of Austin’s food scene. It’s located behind the housewares store Friends & Neighbors. It opened in November 2014 as a food truck, but it has slowly grown into a popular Austin restaurant. The truck’s owners are looking to expand their business into a brick and mortar restaurant, as well as take their business mobile.
Skull and Cakebones
Located in Dripping Springs, Texas, Skull and Cakebones is a plant-based eatery. This vegan restaurant offers cupcakes and other baked treats that are free of animal products and artificial ingredients. In addition to baked goods, the cafe offers brunch and light lunches. The restaurant is open Tuesday through Friday from 7am to 4pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 3pm.
The company’s flagship item is a plant-based grilled cheese sandwich, though they do offer some other vegan goodies. They also offer coffee and kombucha to pair with their baked goods. The restaurant uses local ingredients like Johnson’s Backyard Garden vegetables. The restaurant is located at 3991 East Highway 290 in Dripping Springs. It is a short drive from Austin.
