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Midwest USA Vegan-Friendly Establishment Recommendations
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items My favorite Midwest USA go-to spots for great food with vegan options. Feel like staying in? I also linked some great vegan recipe books. 🌱 Get your grub on 😋
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Fully Vegan Establishments
These spots are 100% plant-based — no second-guessing, no scanning menus. Every dish is made without animal products, so you can order freely and try something new with confidence.
A Minneapolis staple for plant-based comfort food. Such delicious foods! They craft small-batch vegan meats and cheeses that taste just like the real thing. Perfect for sandwiches, charcuterie boards, or stocking your freezer. You can even grab gift ...
The Herbivorous Butcher
We really enjoyed eating here when we visited Chicago 😋 I got a soup and bread, it was amazing! Many SUPER delicious options, FULLY VEGAN.
Order The Chicago Diner - Chicago, IL Menu Delivery [Menu & Prices]
A St. Paul favorite that’s completely plant-based. The vegan mac is awesome! Known for comfort food classics reimagined — think cauliflower “wings,” vegan burgers, and their famous Dirty Secret (a plant-based twist on a fast-food icon). Casual, welco...
J. Selby's
Unfortunately they have closed :( They were Minnesota’s first Black-owned vegan restaurant, serving up soulful comfort food made 100% from plants. From mac & cheese and BBQ sandwiches to hearty grain bowls, every dish is crafted with flavor and c...
Trio Plant- Based
“America’s first vegan brewery” in Illinois. Their menu is 100% plant-based, meaning no meat, dairy, or animal-products in any of their food offerings. Pig Minds Brewing Co. is located in Illinois, USA.
Pig Minds Brewing Co.
Dead Bird Brewing Co. is Wisconsin’s only all-vegan brewery, offering a unique blend of craft beer, arcade games, and a fully plant-based menu.
Dead Bird Brewing Company
A Milwaukee STONERS favorite, serving up 100% vegan comfort food. With locations on Brady Street and in West Allis, it's the perfect spot for a quick bite or a laid-back meal with friends.
Twisted Plants
Fully vegan burger spot in Minneapolis, known for its plant-based takes on classic American comfort food. Originally launched as a food truck in 2021, it has since expanded to a brick-and-mortar location
Francis Burger Joint | Explore The Best Burgers in Minneapolis!
Reverie Cafe + Bar is a fully vegan restaurant located in Minneapolis, MN. Since its inception in 2015, Reverie has been a cornerstone of the Minneapolis vegan dining scene, offering a diverse menu that caters to various tastes and dietary preference...
Reverie Cafe + Bar
A Minneapolis haven for fresh, inventive vegan cuisine. Popular vegan bakery.
Vegan East
HappyCow is a global directory and mobile app that helps vegans, vegetarians, and food-conscious eaters discover plant-based dining options wherever they are.
HappyCow: Find Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants Near Me
Establishments with Vegan Options Available
These restaurants aren’t fully vegan, but they go the extra mile to offer delicious plant-based choices. Perfect when dining out with friends or family who have different tastes.
Several Minnesota locations. We go to the Waite Park, Mn and the Minneapolis location often. We really like the hand tossed vegan tomato pie.
Toppers Pizza
The Duluth, Mn location is one we frequent often. Good Vegan Options, we like the pizza athena and vegan garlic toast.
Pizza Lucé Uptown
Rogers, Mn Denny's has a Vegan Plant-Based Grand Slam Option Now
Denny's
A cozy neighborhood spot in Atwater, Mn - serving up hearty pub food with a twist. While not fully vegan, they offer plenty of plant-based options.
The Handle Bar | Atwater, MN: Restaurant
Comet Cafe is a beloved Milwaukee staple known for its scratch-made comfort food, offering a plethora of vegan options clearly labeled on their menu. 🌱
Comet Cafe
In Milwaukee, established in 1973, it offers a diverse menu catering to various dietary preferences. While not exclusively vegan, the café features an extensive selection of plant-based dishes clearly marked on the menu.
Beans & Barley
Beerline Café in Milwaukee is a fresh-casual counter-service spot known for its vibrant atmosphere and plant-forward menu. While not exclusively vegan, the café offers many plant-based options clearly marked on their menu.
Beerline Cafe
Bar Corallini is a vibrant Italian restaurant in Madison's Atwood neighborhood, offering a dedicated vegan menu alongside traditional Italian fare.
Bar Corallini
Madison's only vegetarian and vegan restaurant, offering a diverse menu of plant-based comfort food. Established in 2009, it has become a staple for both vegans and those seeking hearty, flavorful dishes.
Green Owl Cafe
Mediterranean eatery in Madison, Wisconsin, renowned for its vibrant, plant-forward menu and warm, welcoming atmosphere. Located at 2105 Sherman Ave, Banzo offers a delightful array of dishes that cater to both vegan and non-vegan diners.
Banzo
In Minneapolis- known for its punk and hippie-inspired ambiance and a menu rich in vegan and vegetarian comfort food.
Hard Times Cafe
Staple in the South Minneapolis area, offering a menu that caters to both vegan and non-vegan diners. The café is known for its laid-back atmosphere, featuring local art, mismatched dishware, and a DIY aesthetic that makes it feel like brunch at a fr...
Modern Times
Tori Ramen in St. Paul is a Japanese ramen restaurant that offers a variety of vegan options, including vegan ramen bowls, small plates, and salads. The menu changes seasonally, but many items are clearly labeled as vegan.
Tori Ramen
Indian Masala in Maplewood, Minnesota, is a beloved Indian restaurant offering a diverse array of vegan and vegetarian options. With over 30 vegan-friendly dishes, it caters to plant-based diners seeking authentic Indian flavors.
Indian Masala: Traditional Indian Cuisine in St. Louis Park
Thanh Luong Vegetarian is a Vietnamese restaurant located in Minnetonka, MN. Opened in February 2024, it offers a wide range of plant-based dishes inspired by traditional Vietnamese cuisine. While the menu includes some dairy and eggs, most dishes ar...
Thanh Luong Vegetarian
Ethiopian Cuisine offers a rich and flavorful dining experience in St. Paul. Whether you're a long-time vegan or exploring plant-based options, Bole
Bole Ethiopian Cuisine
Alma is a renowned restaurant, café, located in Minneapolis. Celebrated for its seasonal, ingredient-driven menus, Alma offers a refined dining experience with a focus on accommodating various dietary preferences, including vegan options.
Alma
Award-winning restaurant in Minneapolis, Minnesota, celebrated for its innovative approach to Indigenous cuisine. Owamni's menu is naturally gluten-free and can be easily adapted for vegan diets. Many dishes are plant-based, featuring ingredients lik...
Owamni Restaurant - Minneapolis, MN
Due Focacceria is a neighborhood Italian eatery in St. Paul, Minnesota, known for its artisan focaccia sandwiches. The restaurant offers a selection of vegan-friendly options, though it's advisable to inquire directly about specific dietary accommoda...
due focacceria
Contemporary American restaurant in St. Paul, Minnesota, offering a diverse menu with notable vegan options. Known for its creative dishes and craft cocktails, the establishment provides a range of plant-based choices suitable for various dietary pre...
Tongue in Cheek
Juche Korean Lounge in St. Paul offers a vibrant late-night dining experience with a diverse menu that caters to various dietary preferences, including vegan options.
Juche
A cozy, community-centered café in Grand Rapids, Mn known for its warm ambiance and thoughtful menu. Brewed Awakenings serves up organic, locally-sourced fare, vegetarian soups, house-made gelato, and a full range of coffees, teas, and baked goods — ...
Brewed Awakenings Coffeehouse | Grand Rapids MN
Their newest sensation is gluten free, vegan, and available for nationwide shipping. Chocolate PB Crunch Pie is filled with peanut butter and toasted rice cereal and topped off with a salty-sweet chocolate-peanut coating.
Vegan Desserts at Milkbar
Vegan Recipes
Vegan Recipe Links and Plant-Based Cookbooks that I reccomend
Whether you're a vegan, vegetarian, or simply looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet, Isa Does It shows how easy it can be to make flavorful, satisfying vegan meals every day.
Isa Does It: Amazingly Easy, Wildly Delicious Vegan Recipes for Every ...
1,000 Vegan Recipes is for everyone who is interested in healthy and delicious eating that is also ethically, environmentally responsible.
1000 Vegan Recipes
Really enjoying this cookbook
Plantyou - by Carleigh Bodrug (Hardcover)
I have enjoyed every recipe I have made so far!
The Engine 2 Cookbook - by Rip Esselstyn & Jane Esselstyn (Paperback)
Good read from Target
Call Me Vegan - by Halle Burns (Hardcover)
Good read for vegan athletes
The High-Protein Vegan Cookbook for Athletes - by Jenna Braddock & Ivy Stark ...
I love all of Dr. Gregers books and Cookbooks, highly recommend all of them!!!
The How Not to Die Cookbook - by Michael Greger & Gene Stone ...
It’s a companion to Dr. Greger’s book How Not to Diet, designed to help you eat well, sustainably, and healthfully — without rigid dieting.
The How Not to Diet Cookbook: 100+ Healthy Recipes
This and the book that goes with it are amazing!!!
The How Not to Age Cookbook - by Michael Greger (Hardcover)