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 a baked potato bar, wraps and smoothies.

Oak Hill

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Flipnotics
7101 Hwy. 71 W.
Oak Hill, Texas
512-301-1883
Veg-friendly coffee shop (drinks can be made with soymilk) that also sells clothes and has live music. Free wireless internet.

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 a baked potato bar, wraps and smoothies.

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 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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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 (drinks can be made with soymilk) that also sells clothes and has live music. 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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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).

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.
  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.
M 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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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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Noodle-ism
107 W. 5th St.
Austin, Texas
512-275-9988
This restaurant offers a variety of Asian- to Italian-inspired dishes in a fun, casual atmosphere. Vegan items are clearly marked.
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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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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.
  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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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.

East Austin

  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.

Hyde Park

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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.

North Austin

  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.
  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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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.
  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.
  Food Shui
1710 W. Parmer Ln. #610
Austin, Texas
512-339-4545
Most dishes at the Asian restaurant can be made vegan requesting tofu. Be sure to request no eggs. Try the Thai basil bowl and Jalapeno bowl.
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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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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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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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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 a baked potato bar, wraps and smoothies.
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Souper Salad
6700 Middle Fiskville Rd.
Ste. 405
Austin, Texas
512-453-7687
A soup and salad restaurant that offers a baked potato bar, wraps and smoothies. .
  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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TacoDeli
12001 Burnet Rd.
Austin, Texas
512-339-1700
The menu at this Mexican eatery includes several vegetarian and vegan items.
  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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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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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.
  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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Noodle-ism
4404 W. William Cannon Dr.
Austin, Texas
512-899-8862
This restaurant offers a variety of Asian- to Italian-inspired dishes in a fun, casual atmosphere. Vegan items are clearly marked.
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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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Souper Salad
4211 S. Lamar Blvd.
Ste. A-30
Austin, Texas
512-441-6958
A soup and salad restaurant that offers a baked potato bar, wraps and smoothies.
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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

  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!
  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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Dhaba Joy
2900 Guadalupe St.
Austin, Texas
512-320-0705
An organic coffee shop that has a variety of vegan cupcakes and pastries as well as vegan soft serve ice cream.
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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.
  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.
  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.
  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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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.

West Austin

  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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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.
  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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