Austin’s Vegetarian- and Vegan-Friendly Restaurants
Dozens of Austin-area restaurants offer at least some animal-free options on their menus. The listings on this page include local favorites specifically catering to the vegetarian and vegan demand. Looking for all-vegetarian eateries? Mock meat options? Soy cheese pizza? Use the icons on the right to help find what you’re looking for.
Texas
Cedar Park
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Serranos
11100 Pecan Park Blvd. Cedar Park, Texas 512-258-3441 |
This Tex-Mex restaurant offers vegetarian options (many of which can be made vegan) such as veggie fajitas. |
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Souper Salad
11066 Pecan Park Blvd. Bldg. D, Ste. 417 Cedar Park, Texas 512-336-0782 |
A soup and salad restaurant that offers smoothies, a baked potato bar, wraps, and tons of vegan toppings such as chick peas, cauliflower and pepperoncini. Also, try their vegan vegetable soup, served daily. |
Pflugerville
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Taste of Ethiopia
1466 Grande Avenue Pflugerville, Texas 512-251-4053 |
Offers an all-vegan lunch buffet seven days a week. Great atmosphere and great Ethiopian cuisine. |
Round Rock
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Chuy’s
2320 N. I H 35 Round Rock, Texas 512-255-2211 |
Tex-Mex fare with a variety of vegetarians options that can be made vegan (ask for no cheese). The Elvis-inspired décor offers a fun and unique dining experience. |
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Serranos
2701 Parker Rd. Ste. D-200 Round Rock, Texas 512-218-4888 |
This Tex-Mex restaurant offers vegetarian options (many of which can be made vegan) such as veggie fajitas. |
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Souper Salad
2601 S. I H 35 Bldg. B, Ste. 100 Round Rock, Texas 512-238-6942 |
A soup and salad restaurant that offers smoothies, a baked potato bar, wraps, and tons of vegan toppings such as chick peas, cauliflower and pepperoncini. Also, try their vegan vegetable soup, served daily. |
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zpizza
200 University Blvd # 350 Round Rock, Texas 512-863-8118 |
Pizzeria serving brick-oven pizza made with organic dough. Build your own pie or substitute the mozzarella on each pizza with Daiya Vegan Cheese. Other vegan options besides the array of vegetable toppings include their organic tomato sauce, Veggie Meat Crumbles, Chipotle Pesto and Roasted Garlic Sauce. Available for dine in or delivery. Vegan, gluten-free crust also available! |
Barton Springs
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Austin Java
1609 Barton Springs Rd. Austin, Texas 512-482-9450 |
At this café and bar, the vegetarian options, many of which are vegan or can be made vegan, are clearly marked on the menu. Specialty coffee drinks can be made with soymilk. |
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Chuy’s
1728 Barton Springs Rd. Austin, Texas 512-474-4452 |
Tex-Mex fare with a variety of vegetarian options that can be made vegan (ask for no cheese). The Elvis-inspired décor offers a fun and unique dining experience. |
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Daily Juice
1625 Barton Springs Rd. Austin, Texas 512-480-9501 |
This popular all-vegan juice bar features Austin’s own "Nada Moo" ice cream served in coconut shells! |
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Flipnotics
1601 Barton Springs Rd. Austin, Texas 512-480-8646 |
Veg-friendly coffee shop and cafe. They offer soy, almond and rice milk for your drinks, and vegan cookies, brownies and a daily vegan soup. They’ve also got local artists’ work on their walls, host live music every night, and provide free wireless internet. |
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Shady Grove
1624 Barton Springs Rd. Austin, Texas 512-474-9991 |
Indoor & outdoor dining with a fun and eclectic atmosphere. Home-style foods such as frito pie & chili can be made vegan (even the Worcestershire is vegan). |
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TacoDeli
1500 Spyglass Dr. Austin, Texas 512-732-0303 |
The menu at this Mexican eatery includes several vegetarian and vegan items. |
Central Austin
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Kerbey Lane Cafe
3704 Kerbey Ln. Austin, Texas 512-4511436 |
This popular eatery offers an extensive vegan menu that includes breakfast tacos, chai pancakes, tofu cheesecake, and more. |
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Pei Wei Asian Diner
12901 N. I-35 Service Rd, NB Austin, Texas 512-691-3060 |
Asian cuisine. Vegetarian items are labeled on the menu and tofu can be substituted for meat in most dishes. |
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Pita Pit
2350 Guadalupe St. Austin, Texas 512-474-7482 |
Middle Eastern fast-food eatery offering vegetarian pita sandwich selections. |
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The Steeping Room
11410 Century Oaks Terrace, Suite 112 Austin, Texas 512-977-8337 |
A café with a large selection of teas, chai lattes, and wines. Soy milk may be substituted for dairy. The menu changes each season and includes a variety of tea sandwiches, soups, and salads with vegetarian and vegan options. |
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Tino’s Greek Café
10515 North Mopac Austin, Texas 512-343-9999 |
"Cafeteria-style" Greek food. Vegetarian options include tabouli, dolmathes, and vegetarian mousaka. |
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Trudy’s
409 W. 30th St. Austin, Texas 512-477-2935 |
A well-known Tex-Mex restaurant with vegan rice, beans (except the borracho) and guacamole. Items include tacos, burritos, and taco salad (request no meat and cheese). |
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Zen
3423 Guadalupe St. Austin, Texas 512-300-2633 |
Fast-food Japanese restaurant offering a selection of tofu and/or veggies with their "build your own bowl" option. Also serves vegetarian sushi and entrees, with nutrition information available for each dish. Dairy-free sauces are marked. |
Downtown
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Austin Java
1206 Parkway (at 12th St. & Lamar Blvd.) Austin, Texas 512-476-1829 |
At this café and bar, the vegetarian options, many of which are vegan or can be made vegan, are clearly marked on the menu. Specialty coffee drinks can be made with soymilk. |
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Frank & Angie’s 508 West Ave. Austin, Texas 512-472-3534 |
This pizzerria offers a veggie meatball topping. Request no cheese for vegan pizza. Many appetizers and side dishes are also vegetarian or vegan. | |
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Hut’s 807 W. 6th St. Austin, Texas 512-472-0693 |
All burgers can be made with vegan patties. Be sure to check out the two-for-one veggie burger special on Monday’s. |
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Koriente
621 E. 7th St. Austin, Texas 78701 |
An Asian-inspired, health conscious restaurant that offers plenty of vegan-friendly dishes. |
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Koriente Restaurant & Tea House
621 E. 7th St. Austin, Texas 512-275-0852 |
Asian fusion restaurant with many vegetarian and vegan options, including summer rolls, vegetarian curries, and sweet potato noodles. Tofu is available on most entrees. |
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Leaf
419 W. Second St. Austin, Texas 512-474-5323 |
This eatery is focused on serving fresh, tasty salads. Choose from the menu or make your own! A few of their soups are vegetarian and/or vegan, so call ahead. |
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Little City
916 Congress Ave. Austin, Texas 512-476-2489 |
This popular coffee bar and cafe offers soymilk and a few light fare options that are or can be made vegan. |
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Mama Fu’s
100 Colorado Austin, Texas 512-637-6774 |
Pan-Asian restaurant with an option for veggies and/or tofu in every entrée. Most of the noodle dishes contain eggs, so be sure to check with your server. Also offers online ordering. |
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P.F. Changs
201 San Jacinto Blvd. Austin, Texas 512-457-8300 |
This Chinese bistro offers delicious vegan appetizers as well as a separate vegetarian/vegan dinner menu. |
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Pei Wei Asian Diner
13429 N. Highway 183 Austin, Texas 512-996-0095 |
Asian cuisine. Vegetarian items are labeled on the menu and tofu can be substituted for meat in most dishes. |
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Pita Pit
619 Congress Ave. Austin, Texas 512-472-7482 |
Middle Eastern fast-food eatery offering vegetarian pita sandwich selections. |
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Serranos Cafe and Cantina
1111 Red River Austin, Texas 512-322-9080 |
This Tex-Mex restaurant offers vegetarian options (many of which can be made vegan) such as veggie fajitas. |
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Shoreline Grill
98 San Jacinto Blvd. Austin, Texas 512-477-3300 |
Upscale restaurant with a separate vegetarian menu. Vegan selections are clearly marked. Offers a stunning, romantic location on the banks of Lady Bird Lake, and a popular balcony with views of the Mexican Freetail bats flying from under the Congress Street Bridge at sunset. |
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Thai Passion
620 Congress Ave. #105 Austin, Texas 512-472-1244 |
Thai restaurant offering a choice of tofu in most entrees. |
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Thai Tara 601 W. 6th St. Austin, Texas 512-236-0856 |
Thai restaurant where most dishes can be made vegan with tofu. Soups can be made with vegetable broth upon request. Try the Tom Kha soup! | |
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Tino’s Greek Café
5501 Balcones Dr. Austin, Texas 512-533-9292 |
"Cafeteria-style" Greek food. Vegetarian options include tabouli, dolmathes, and vegetarian mousaka. |
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Which-Wich
259 W. 3rd St. Austin, Texas 512-472-9424 |
This eatery serves toasted sandwiches in an "edgy yet inviting" atmosphere. The menu includes many vegetarian and vegan items. |
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Whole Foods Market
525 N. Lamar Blvd. Austin, Texas 512-476-1206 |
Vegetarian-friendly grocery store with numerous food bars offering vegan and vegetarian options. |
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zpizza
452 W 2nd St Austin, Texas 512- 472-980 |
Pizzeria serving brick-oven pizza made with organic dough. Build your own pie or substitute the mozzarella on each pizza with Daiya Vegan Cheese. Other vegan options besides the array of vegetable toppings include their organic tomato sauce, Veggie Meat Crumbles, Chipotle Pesto and Roasted Garlic Sauce. Available for dine in or delivery. Vegan, gluten-free crust also available! |
East Austin
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Java Noodles 2400 E. Oltorf St. #14 Austin, Texas 512-443-5282 |
Most dishes can be made vegan with tofu. Try the Kahlio Tofu with Tempeh Curry Soup! | |
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Mr. Natural
1901 E. Cesar Chavez St. Austin, Texas 512-477-5228 |
All-vegetarian Mexican restaurant, bakery, and health food store that offers breakfast, lunch & dinner as well as a popular buffet. Most dishes are or can be made vegan. A local favorite. |
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Rio Rita Cafe y Cantina
1308 E. 6th St. Austin, Texas (512) 524-03 |
Cafe by day and Cantina by night, Rio Rita offers locally made veggie wraps from the Green Cart and a noodle bowl from Chubby Hug. Open from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on weekdays, and 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on weekends. |
Hyde Park
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Daily Juice Café
4500 Duval St. Austin, Texas 512-380-9046 |
Offers healthy, mostly organic raw meals, juices, smoothies and desserts. Favorites include the coconut BBQ sandwich, noodleless lasagna, and walnut "chorizo" tacos. |
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Dolce Vita
4222 Duval St. Austin, Texas 512-323-2686 |
Dolce Vita is a gelato and espresso bar located across the street from Mother’s Café and Garden. Their sorbetto flavors, including chocolate, are vegan and made on location. |
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Hyde Park Parlor
4031 Guadalupe St. Austin, Texas 512-323-0440 |
The Hyde Park Parlor is the tamer sister of The Parlor in North Austin. While this location does not host live bands, it sports a jukebox, an outdoor deck, and a full liquor bar. You can play pool, Pac-Man, or pinball while you wait for your vegan cheese pizza to be served. |
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Mother’s Café & Garden
4215 Duval St. Austin, Texas 512-451-3994 |
A popular all-vegetarian restaurant that serves southwestern fare in a cozy atmosphere including a garden eating area. Most dishes are or can be made vegan, which includes chocolate cake and fruit pie desserts. Reopened on October 23, 2007. |
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Ararat 111 E. North Loop Blvd. Austin, Texas 512-419-1692 |
In addition to the many vegetarian and vegan options available at this Middle Eastern eatery, you’ll find a cozy and authentic atmosphere with occasional belly dancing and live music. Monday nights are "vegetarian nights." | |
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Austin Java
12221 Riata Trace Pkwy. (inside Tuscany Market) Austin, Texas 512-249-1500 |
At this café and bar, the vegetarian options, many of which are vegan or can be made vegan, are clearly marked on the menu. Specialty coffee drinks can be made with soymilk. |
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Austin Wok ’n’ Roll 5119 Burnet Rd. Austin, Texas 512-451-2345 |
Affordable Chinese cuisine. Most dishes can be made with tofu upon request for no extra charge. Try the Kung Pao tofu. Please note that the soups are not vegan. | |
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Bombay Express
13000 N. IH-35 Bldg 12 #216 Austin, Texas 512-491-5055 |
All-vegetarian restaurant serving primarily Southern Indian fare. Inexpensive, offering a large selection of snacks and street food in addition to weekday meal specials and a weekend Thali special. |
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Chuy’s
10520 N. Lamar Blvd. Austin, Texas 512-836-3218 |
Tex-Mex fare with a variety of vegetarians options that can be made vegan (ask for no cheese). The Elvis-inspired décor offers a fun and unique dining experience. |
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Chuy’s
11680 Research Blvd. Austin, Texas 512-342-0011 |
Tex-Mex fare with a variety of vegetarians options that can be made vegan (ask for no cheese). The Elvis-inspired décor offers a fun and unique dining experience. |
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Curra’s Grill
6801 Burnet Rd. Austin, Texas 512-451-2560 |
Authentic Mexican restaurant with breakfast tacos (including soy chorizo) and other vegan options. |
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Curry in Hurry
2121 W. Parmer Ln. #114A Austin, Texas 512-821-0000 |
Delicious all-vegetarian Indian fast food restaurant with an ever-changing menu. Every curry is made fresh daily, with plenty of vegan options available. Priced under $6.00. |
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Elsi’s Restaurant 6601 Burnet Rd. Austin, Texas 512-454-0747 |
Mexican/Salvadoran food with a vegetarian section on the menu. Black bean and avocado tacos can be made vegan by leaving cheese off. | |
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Fire Bowl Café
9828 Great Hills Trail, #100 Austin, Texas 512-795-8998 |
Asian restaurant with a ’Stir Fry Your Way’ section, allowing for many vegan choices. The menu also denotes, by using a green leaf, which meals are vegetarian if ordered with tofu. Priced under $10. |
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Freebird’s World Burrito
1100 Center Ridge Dr. Austin, Texas 512-251-9701 |
This veg-friendly eatery lets you build your own burrito, taco, salad, and more. |
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Fresh Choice
9761 Great Hills Trail Austin, Texas 512-795-9200 |
An all-you-can-eat restaurant with clearly marked vegetarian and vegan items. Menu items may change monthly, depending on availability of ingredients. |
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Kerbey Lane Cafe
12602 Research Blvd. Austin, Texas 512-258-7757 |
This popular eatery offers an extensive vegan menu that includes breakfast tacos, chai pancakes, tofu cheesecake, and more. |
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Le Soleil
9616 N Lamar Blvd Austin, Texas |
Authentic Vietnamese restaurant that uses no dairy or eggs in menu item numbers 60 to 68. Each vegetarian option is labeled, and the veggie seafood plate is full of delicious mock seafood. |
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Madras Pavilion
9025 Research Blvd. #100 Austin, Texas 512-719-5575 |
An all-vegetarian Indian restaurant offering a fabulous lunch buffet as well as a dinner menu. |
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P.F. Changs
10114 Jollyville Rd. Austin, Texas 512-231-0208 |
This Chinese bistro offers delicious vegan appetizers as well as a separate vegetarian/vegan dinner menu. |
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Pad Thai Cuisine 13000 N. IH-35, Bldg. 12 Suite 200 Austin, Texas 512-491-6904 |
Thai cuisine with an array of vegetarian and vegan items. The options are bountiful: tofu spring rolls, satay, creamy coconut vegetable soup, and tofu curry, to name a few. Pad Thai uses fresh vegetables, herbs and spices to create their curries, vegetable stock, and sauces. Try a Thai Iced Tea made with soy milk—perfect in the summer heat. | |
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The Parlor
100 E. North Loop Blvd. # B Austin, Texas 512-454-8965 |
The Parlor is a venue for indie, garage and punk shows, serving vegan cheese pizza. Live music shows are always free and all ages. North Loop turns into 53rd 1/2 St.; the crossroad is Avenue F. |
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Sarovar
8440 Burnet Rd. #100 Austin, Texas 512-454-8636 |
Indian restaurant with a vegetarian menu section. Serving both Northern and Southern cuisine. The lunch buffet includes three vegetarian entrees daily. |
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Satay
3202 W. Anderson Ln. Austin, Texas 512-467-6731 |
This restaurant serves fine South-Asian cuisine and has an extensive vegetarian and vegan menu available. Be sure to try the vegan silken tofu chocolate pie! Live music is featured on Wednesday nights on the patio. |
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Satay Express
3202 W. Anderson Ln. Ste. 208 Austin, Texas 512-467-6819 |
South-Asian cuisine take-out with vegetarian and vegan items . |
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Serranos
10000 Research Blvd. Bldg. B Austin, Texas 512-250-9555 |
This Tex-Mex restaurant offers vegetarian options (many of which can be made vegan) such as veggie fajitas. |
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Souper Salad
2438 W. Anderson Ln. Austin, Texas 512-451-9320 |
A soup and salad restaurant that offers smoothies, a baked potato bar, wraps and tons of vegan toppings such as chick peas, cauliflower and pepperoncini. Also, try their daily vegan vegetable soup. |
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Souper Salad
6700 Middle Fiskville Rd. Ste. 405 Austin, Texas 512-453-7687 |
A soup and salad restaurant that offers smoothies, a baked potato bar, wraps, and tons of vegan toppings such as chick peas, cauliflower and pepperoncini. Also, try their vegan vegetable soup, served daily. |
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Star of India 2900 W. Anderson Ln. #12 Austin, Texas 512-452-8199 |
Indian buffet with vegan options. Menu may change daily. Please note that some dishes contain cream. | |
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Swad
9515 N. Lamar Blvd. #156 Austin, Texas 512-997-7923 |
Popular all-vegetarian Indian restaurant with a casual atmosphere. Try the delicious Thali Special or one of the South Indian Dosas. |
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TacoDeli
12001 Burnet Rd. Austin, Texas 512-339-1700 |
The menu at this Mexican eatery includes several vegetarian and vegan items. |
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The Tea House 13376 Research Blvd. Austin, Texas 512-335-0935 |
Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine. The Tea House offers vegetarian and vegan options, including vegetarian spring rolls, hot and sour tofu soup, and Buddha’s Delight. | |
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Thai Passion
9041 Research Blvd. Ste. 150 Austin, Texas 512-832-9722 |
Thai restaurant offering a choice of tofu in most entrees. |
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Tino’s Greek Café
13450 North Research Blvd. (183 North and Anderson Austin, Texas 512-336-5999 |
"Cafeteria-style" Greek food. Vegetarian options include tabouli, dolmathes, and vegetarian mousaka. |
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Titaya’s Thai Cuisine
5501 N Lamar Blvd. #C101 Austin, Texas 512-458-1792 |
Thai cuisine. Most dishes can be made with tofu or vegetables. Choose from a variety of noodle, curry and rice dishes. Note some items contain eggs. |
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Triumph Coffee House 3808 Spicewood Springs Rd. Austin, Texas 512-343-1875 |
This Vietnamese coffee house offers vegan tofu dishes. | |
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Trudy’s
8820 Burnet Rd. Crossroad Shopping Center Austin, Texas 512-454-1474 |
A well-known Tex-Mex restaurant with vegan rice, beans (except the borracho) and guacamole. Items include tacos, burritos, and taco salad (request no meat and cheese). |
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Which-Wich
1701 West Parmer Ln. Ste. 102 Austin, Texas 512-339-9424 |
This eatery serves toasted sandwiches in an "edgy yet inviting" atmosphere. The menu includes many vegetarian and vegan items. |
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Whole Foods Market
9607 Research Blvd. #300 Austin, Texas 512-345-5003 |
Vegetarian-friendly grocery store with numerous food bars offering vegan and vegetarian options. |
South Austin
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Baby Greens
2316 S. First St. Austin, Texas 512-462-1697 |
This drive-thru eatery specializes in salads and salad wraps, all made fresh to order. Many salads are vegan or can be made vegan upon request. |
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Bouldin Creek Coffeehouse
1501 S. First St. Austin, Texas 512-416-1601 |
All-vegetarian coffee shop with clearly marked vegan options, including a "Cosmic Sloppy Joe" and "Portobello Taco." Breakfast items can be made with tofu scramble upon request. |
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Cabo Bob’s 500 E. Ben White Blvd. Austin, Texas 512-432-1111 |
Tex-Mex restaurant offering delicious veggie burritos and tacos, with tortillas made fresh right in front of you. The Ancho Chili and Cilantro Tomatillo tortillas are vegan, as are all three bean selections and guacamole! Also offering brown jasmine rice, sourced from an organic farm in El Campo. | |
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Cannoli Joe’s
4715 US-290 E Austin, Texas 512-892-4444 |
A traditional Italian restaurant with vegetarian and vegan options. |
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Casa de Luz
1701 Toomey Rd. Austin, Texas 512-476-2635 |
An all-vegan, mostly organic eatery specializing in macrobiotic fare. The menu, which changes daily, is available online. Casa de Luz is a gathering place for people seeking wholeness and integration in diet, exercise and experiences. Casa’s campus participants offer activities, services and meetings to nourish the mind, body and soul. |
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Curra’s Grill
614 E. Oltorf St. Austin, Texas 512-444-0012 |
Authentic Mexican restaurant with breakfast tacos (including soy chorizo) and other vegan options. |
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DaVine Foods
1412 W. Oltorf St. Austin, Texas 512-448-3100 |
This all-vegetarian restaurant offers mostly vegan options including a hummus wrap, tempeh chili, organic juices, smoothies and breakfast tacos that are served all day. Meals are priced from $2.95 to $10.95. |
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Dog Almighty
3005 S. Lamar Austin, Texas 512-912-1105 |
"Home of the award-winning veggie chili," this eatery offers vegan hot dogs and many meatless toppings, which you can enjoy while playing ping pong and foosball. |
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Fair Bean Coffee
2210 South 1st St. Austin, Texas 512-444-2326 |
Coffee shop offering almond, rice, and soy milks, vegan desserts and empanadas, and fair trade coffee. |
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Freebird’s World Burrito
515 S. Congress Ave. Austin, Texas 512-462-3512 |
This veg-friendly eatery lets you build your own burrito, taco, salad, and more. |
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Guero’s Taco Bar
1412 S. Congress Ave. Austin, Texas 512-447-7688 |
Tex-Mex fare that includes with vegan rice, beans, guacamole and soy chorizo. Marked items are vegetarian or can be made vegetarian/vegan. |
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Hao Hao
1901 W. William Cannon Dr. Town Square Shopping Center Austin, Texas 512-447-8121 |
Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine that includes a separate vegetarian (mostly vegan) menu. |
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Kerbey Lane Cafe
2700 S. Lamar Blvd. Austin, Texas 512-445-4451 |
This popular eatery offers an extensive vegan menu that includes breakfast tacos, chai pancakes, tofu cheesecake, and more. |
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La Salsa 701 S. Capital of Texas Hwy. Austin, Texas 512-306-9003 |
This restaurant serves fast, healthy Mexican food including a veggie taco combo (ask for no cheese) for less than $6. | |
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Magnolia Cafe
1092 S. Congress Ave. Austin, Texas 512-445-0000 |
A well-known Austin restaurant which serves sandwiches and tacos that can be made vegan (ask for no cheese). Magnolia is open 24 hours a day. |
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Mr. Natural
2414-A S. Lamar Blvd. Austin, Texas 512-916-9223 |
All-vegetarian Mexican restaurant, bakery, and health food store that offers breakfast, lunch & dinner as well as a popular buffet. Most dishes are or can be made vegan. A local favorite. |
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Pei Wei Asian Diner
4200 S. Lamar Blvd. Austin, Texas 512-382-2990 |
Asian cuisine. Vegetarian items are labeled on the menu and tofu can be substituted for meat in most dishes. |
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Rutamaya
3601 S. Congress Ave. Austin, Texas 512-707-9637 |
A popular coffeehouse with an atmosphere of community, art, and poetry. Vegan menu options include "no egg tofu spread," fajitas, and falafel. |
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Snack Bar
1224 S. Congress Ave. Austin, Texas 512-445-2626 |
Vegan-friendly diner & lounge with an international twist on the SoCo stretch of Austin. Serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Vegan brunch and breakfast items include Belgian Waffles and Biscuits with Tempeh Gravy. |
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Somino’s Café
1807 S. First St. Austin, Texas 512-442-2500 |
Vegetarian-friendly café offering a "make your own rice bowl" option and other vegan selections. The chef uses organic, local ingredients whenever possible. |
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Souper Salad
4211 S. Lamar Blvd. Ste. A-30 Austin, Texas 512-441-6958 |
A soup and salad restaurant that offers smoothies, a baked potato bar, wraps, and tons of vegan toppings such as chick peas, cauliflower and pepperoncini. Also, try their vegan vegetable soup, served daily. |
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Tarka Indian Kitchen
5207 Brodie Lane Austin, Texas 512.892.2008 |
Veg-friendly restaurant with vegan options clearly marked on the menu. Faster, more casual version of sister restaurant Clay Pit, Contemporary Indian Cuisine. Menu items to try include Vegetable Samosas, Channa Masala, and oven-baked Roti bread. Beer and wine served. Patio seating available. |
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Thai Passion
9300 South IH-35 Ste. A-400 Austin, Texas 512-382-0057 |
Thai restaurant offering a choice of tofu in most entrees. |
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Tino’s Greek Café
9901 Brodie Ln. (Brodie and Slaughter Ln.) Austin, Texas 512-233-4999 |
"Cafeteria-style" Greek food. Vegetarian options include tabouli, dolmathes, and vegetarian mousaka. |
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Trudy’s
4141 S. Capital of Texas Hwy. Brodie Oaks Shopping Center Austin, Texas 512-326-9899 |
A well-known Tex-Mex restaurant with vegan rice, beans (except the borracho) and guacamole. Items include tacos, burritos, and taco salad (request no meat and cheese). |
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Wild Wood Art Café
3663 Bee Caves Rd. Austin, Texas 512-327-9660 |
Vegan-friendly café including breakfast tofu scramble, vegan cakes (must be ordered in advance) and daily vegan baked goods such as ding dongs and donuts. |
University of Texas Area
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Aster’s Ethopian Restaurant 2804 N. I-35 Austin, Texas 512-469-5966 |
Aster has been delighting Austin with her Ethopian food for over a decade. The menu includes many vegan choices, both hot and mild: eggplant, two varieties of lentils, potatoes, greens, cabbage, and wonderful injera. Many locals think Aster’s serves the best Ethiopian food in town! | |
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Chango’s 3023 Guadalupe St. Austin, Texas 512-480-8226 |
Affordable vegetarian burritos and tacos that can be made vegan. Be sure to add on some delicious guacamole! | |
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Daily Juice
2307 Lake Austin Blvd. Austin, Texas 512-628-0782 |
This popular all-vegan juice bar features Austin’s own "Nada Moo" ice cream served in coconut shells! |
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Freebird’s World Burrito
1000 E. 41st St. #260 Austin, Texas 512-451-5514 |
This veg-friendly eatery lets you build your own burrito, taco, salad, and more. |
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Kerbey Lane Cafe
2606 Guadalupe St. Austin, Texas 512-477-5717 |
This popular eatery offesr an extensive vegan menu that includes breakfast tacos, chai pancakes, tofu cheesecake, and more. |
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Little City
2604 Guadalupe St. Austin, Texas 512-467-2326 |
This popular coffee bar and cafe offers soymilk and a few light fare options that are or can be made vegan. |
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Pei Wei Asian Diner
1000 E. 41st St. Austin, Texas 512-382-3860 |
Asian cuisine. Vegetarian items are labeled on the menu and tofu can be substituted for meat in most dishes. |
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Red River Cafe 2912 Medical Arts Rd. Austin, Texas 512-472-0385 |
A quaint cafe with outdoor seating offers a variety of vegetarian and vegan items. Be sure to try the delicious, vegan multi-grain pancakes. | |
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Ruby’s BBQ
512 W. 29th St. Austin, Texas 512-477-1651 |
You might be surprised to find this meat-based establishment listed, but their menu includes a great vegan chili. Please note, however, that vegetables dishes are grilled in butter. |
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Spider House Cafe
2908 Fruth St. Austin, Texas 512-480-9562 |
Popular local cafe with large outdoor seating area, occasional live music and film showings. Vegan cake and peanut buttercups are available as well as chili and burritos which can be made vegan. |
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Thai Kitchen 3009 Guadalupe St. Austin, Texas 512-474-2575 |
Thai restaurant where most dishes and soups can be made vegan with tofu. Open until midnight on weekends, 11 p.m. weeknights. | |
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Thai Noodle House
2602 Guadalupe St. Austin, Texas 512-494-1011 |
Casual Thai restaurant with many clearly marked vegetarian and vegan options. |
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Tom’s Tabooley 2928 Guadalupe St. #102 Austin, Texas 512-479-7337 |
A locally-owned Mediterranean deli which provides hummus and other dishes to many Austin-area stores. There is outdoor seating Mon. thru Sat. during the day. | |
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Veggie Heaven 1914 Guadalupe St. Ste. A Austin, Texas 512-457-1013 |
Asian-inspired, all-vegetarian restaurant near campus offers popular dishes such as "Protein 2000." A local favorite. |
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Wheatsville Coop Deli
3101 Guadalupe St. Austin, Texas 512-478-2667 |
A well-known Austin health food store with deli that offers vegan and vegetarian items such as sandwiches, soups and desserts. |
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Which-Wich
2348 Guadalupe St. Austin, Texas 512-478-9424 |
This eatery serves toasted sandwiches in an "edgy yet inviting" atmosphere. The menu includes many vegetarian and vegan items. |
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Beets Cafe
1611 W. 5th St. Suite 165 Austin, Texas 512-477-2338 |
Upscale raw and living foods cafe that prepares a healthy selection of creative vegan options. Entrees include veggie pizza with almond nut cheeze, a raw burger, or an E.L.T. made with crispy eggplant "bacon." |
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Borboleta
1221 W. 6th St. Austin, Texas 512-828-7404 |
Gourmet vegan dining experience that conjures fresh, raw and organic cuisine. Every item off the weekly menu is prepared with 100% organic ingredients. Make sure to try the dessert! |
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Chinatown 3407 Greystone Dr. Austin, Texas 512-343-9307 |
Most dishes at the Chinese restaruant can be made vegan by requesting tofu instead of meat. Please note that the soups are not vegetarian. | |
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Chon Som
2013 Wells Branch Pkwy. #109 Austin, Texas 512-989-5559 |
Restaurant serving Pan-Asian cuisine. Most entrees can be prepared vegetarian. |
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Food Heads
616 W. 34th St. Austin, Texas 512-420-8400 |
Café with a separate vegetarian "make your own" sandwich menu, including veggies like fresh elephant garlic, roasted sweet potatoes, and eggplant. Uses freshly baked breads and condiments made from scratch. |
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Freebird’s World Burrito
2765 Bee Caves Rd. Austin, Texas 512-330-0040 |
This veg-friendly eatery lets you build your own burrito, taco, salad, and more. |
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Hula Hut
3825 Lake Austin Blvd. Austin, Texas 512-476-4852 |
On their unique Polynesian- and Mexican-inspired menu (aka "Mexonesian"), you’ll find several vegetarian/vegan options. |
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Jade Leaves Tea House
3110 Guadalupe St. #450 Austin, Texas 512-687-0569 |
Offers a Pan-Asian menu with a large selection of clearly-marked vegan items. Also serves over 90 varieties of organic tea, in a beautiful and relaxing atmosphere. |
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La Salsa 3637 Far West Blvd Austin, Texas 512-342-1010 |
This restaurant serves fast, healthy Mexican food including a veggie taco combo (ask for no cheese) for less than $6. | |
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Magnolia Cafe
2304 Lake Austin Blvd. Austin, Texas 512-478-8645 |
A well-known Austin restaurant which serves sandwiches and tacos that can be made vegan (ask for no cheese). Magnolia is open 24 hours a day. |
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Serranos Cafe and Cantina
5030 Hwy. 290 W. Austin, Texas 512-891-7592 |
This Tex-Mex restaurant offers vegetarian options (many of which can be made vegan) such as veggie fajitas. |
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