If the best BBQ in Austin is any indication, Texans love their meat. But, whether calling out health-related or moral reasons, going vegetarian or vegan is considered a healthier, more humane life choice for some. Although you might be able to find plenty of veggie options at the best Italian restaurants in Austin, these strictly vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Austin allow you to order the entire menu without having to browse through every single meal ingredient. Eat at one or all of them and even your staunchest carnivore friends will probably end up considering a departure from their meat-based diets. Fun fact: plenty of the options below are among the best food trucks in Austin. Enjoy!
Best vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Austin
With a location at the Domain NORHTSIDE and a new spot downtown, Flower Child is spreading its love of clean eating across Austin. Salads, bowls and healthy wraps dominate the menu, and while you can certainly add protein to your options—chicken, steak, sustainable salmon—the majority of dishes start off as vegan or vegetarian. Our favorites include the Forbidden Rice bowl made with black pearl, red japonica, snap pea, bok choy, broccoli and carrots, as well as the Thai Cashew Quinoa (zucchini, snap pea, celery, onion, shiitake mushroom, jalapeño, thai basil).
On the hunt for breakfast?
Some of these spots offer vegan and vegetarian dishes to start the day.
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