Charlotte’s Best Vegetarian and Vegan Options – Charlotte Magazine

Whether you’re vegetarian, vegan, paleo, or just hungry, you can find something healthy and filling at these Charlotte eateries.

BEAN VEGAN CUISINE

3001 E. Independence Blvd.

Find vegan comfort foods like Fried Pickles served with vegan ranch dressing, Queso Dip with soy chorizo and black beans, and a Jalapeño Cheddar Burger topped with vegan cheddar and fried jalapeño chips. Feast on Jackfruit Carnitas Tacos and Fried Tofu Fingers or splurge on Raspberry Zinger Cake with vegan cream cheese frosting. You can also order full sizes of any of the housemade desserts to take home.

FERN, FLAVORS FROM THE GARDEN

1419 East Blvd., Ste. A

This bright, airy restaurant has a menu of plant-based entrées, sides, and desserts.

KID CASHEW

1608 East Blvd.

This restaurant’s Mediterranean-focused menu includes kale and quinoa bowls, wood-fired vegetables, and skewers. 

CILANTRO NOODLE

2001 Commonwealth Ave.

Structured like Chipotle, build-your-own meals include a base starch (banh mi, vermicelli noodles, white or fried rice), one protein, and five toppings. 

YAFO KITCHEN

Multiple locations

This fast-casual spot serves Middle Eastern- and Mediterranean-inspired fare in wraps, salads, and grain bowls.

OH MY SOUL

3046 N. Davidson St.

Enjoy Buddha bowls (hummus bowls with kale salad, marinated cauliflower, and other veggie delights), vegan nachos, fruit smoothies, and dairy-free lattes on the patio, where dogs are always welcome.

CRUNCH BISTRO

401 N. Tryon St.

Fresh salads, wraps, and flatbreads help you stay on track with your nutritional goals and never leave you feeling hungry.

ROOTS CAFE

2135 Southend Drive, Ste. 109

This restaurant serves a simple menu of breakfast burritos, grain bowls, sandwiches, and coffee drinks made with local ingredients.

SANCTUARY BISTRO

6414 Rea Road, Ste. C2

Owners Barry and Jennifer Horton brought their eat-healthy-and-do-good ethos from California to south Charlotte with an all-vegan, gluten-free, organic menu.

VILLAGE JUICE & KITCHEN

1115 N. Brevard St.

This juice bar inside Optimist Hall serves smoothies, grain bowls, and salads.

LOVE IN ACTION CAFE

4419 Tuckaseegee Road

This west Charlotte restaurant serves plant-based comfort foods like meatless meatloaf and vegan sweet potato pie. 

MA MA WOK

11914 Elm Lane, Ste. 100

This no-frills Chinese restaurant serves General Tso’s Tofu, Kung Pao Vegetarian Beef, and Sizzling Vegetarian Steak in south Charlotte.

Kung Pao Vegan Shrimp from Ma Ma Wok, Photo by Peter Taylor
Kung Pao vegan shrimp
Photographed in Charlotte, NC on 04JUN18. Photographs by Peter Taylor

MIKE’S VEGAN GRILL

440 E. McCullough Drive, Ste. 123

Find vegan versions of comfort foods like burgers, sandwiches, tacos, and quesadillas, plus homemade lemonade and milkshakes.

DEE’S VEGAN TO-GO

1540 West Blvd., Ste. 100

Fill up on a Beyond Breakfast Sandwich or Creamy Mac and Cheeze, but don’t leave this takeout-only spot without one of Chef Dee’s baked goods. 

SOUL MINER’S GARDEN

1801 N. Graham St., Ste 101

This all-vegan food truck opened a permanent location in the former Plant Joy spot in Camp North End and serves loaded nachos and fries, street tacos, and sliders.

ROMEO’S VEGAN BURGERS

5518 South Blvd.

Romeo’s serves a 100% plant-based menu of burgers, fries, and shakes.