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Louisville (34)
Vegetarian Restaurants: (25 Listings)
Heart and Soy
1216 Bardstown Rd ~ PH: 502-452-6678
Inexpensive-- Vegan-friendly, Chinese, Vietnamese, Fusion, Fast food, Take-out--- Additional Info: Sells street-food style Chinese and Asian offerings in a quick setting. Makes tofu, soy milk, and soy pudding from local soy beans. Next door to more upscale Roots restaurant. Accepts credit cards. Open Mon-Fri 11am-11pm, Sat 9am-11pm, Sun 11am-3pm.-- Rating: 5 HappyCow(s)
Life Bar
3738 Lexington Rd (at Frankfort Ave) ~ PH: 502-417-6332
Moderate-- Vegan-friendly, Organic, American, Macrobiotic, Raw, Juice bar, Take-out, Delivery--- Additional Info: Located inside Rainbow Blossom in the heart of St Matthews. The juice bar and retail space offers organic and vegetarian products. Smoothies, tonics, juices, superfood, bulk items, raw vegan chocolate, and other health foods. Community fellowship in a health-conscious bar atmosphere. Has outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Open Mon-Sat 10am-6pm.-- Rating: 5 HappyCow(s)
Roots
1216 Bardstown Rd ~ PH: 502-452-6688
Moderate-- Vegan-friendly, Vietnamese, Asian--- Additional Info: Asian-inspired dishes with in-house tofu and soy items. Around 95% of menu items are vegan suitable. From the owner of Zen Garden and Roots. -- Rating: 4.5 HappyCow(s)
Sweet Surrender Dessert Cafe
1804 Frankfort Ave (at Pope St) ~ PH: 502-899-2008
Inexpensive-- Ovo, Lacto, Bakery, American, Take-out--- Additional Info: A bakery that also serves vegetarian lunch Tue-Sat 11am-2pm, which includes soups, sandwiches, and specials. Vegans need to specify. Accepts credit cards. Open Tue-Thur 8am-10pm, Fri-Sat 8am-11pm.-- Rating: 3.5 HappyCow(s)
Zen Garden
2240 Frankfort Ave ~ PH: 502-895-9114
Moderate-- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Vietnamese, Chinese, Asian, Take-out--- Additional Info: Serving Asian cuisine including udon, orange tofu, crispy shiitake mushroom, salads, soups, and more. Relaxing Zen atmosphere. Open Mon-Thur 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm.-- Rating: 5 HappyCow(s)
Addis Grill
109 S 4th St (at Main St) ~ PH: 502-581-1011
Inexpensive-- Vegan-friendly, International, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Delivery, Ethiopian, Mediterranean, Non-veg--- Additional Info: Serves meat, veg options available. Typical Mediterranean menu (hummus, falafel, pita) with full vegetarian/vegan Ethiopian menu that includes dishes served in injera bread. Has outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Open Mon-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 2-10pm.-- Rating: 4 HappyCow(s)
Annie Cafe
308 W Woodlawn Ave ~ PH: 502-363-4847
Inexpensive-- Vegan-friendly, Ovo, Vietnamese, Non-veg--- Additional Info: Serves meat, veg options available. Vietnamese food restaurant with the usual meat dishes but has a separate vegetarian menu listing 12 items, plus a few other ones on the other regular menu. Quiet, cozy, relaxed atmosphere. Please confirm if there are vegan options and let HappyCow know! Accepts credit cards. Open Tue-Sat 10:30am-9pm.-- Rating: 4 HappyCow(s)
Bluegrass Brewing Company
660 S 4th St, 2 Theater Sq ~ PH: 502-568-2224
Inexpensive-- Vegan-friendly, American, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Pub style, Non-veg--- Additional Info: Serves meat, veg options available. Bar/pub with many vegan options, including seitan wings, flatbread, salads, sandwiches, tofu stir fry, and pizza. Specify vegan and they will accommodate. Also a location at 3rd St and Main St with same menu. Has outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Open Mon-Thur 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm, closed Sun.-- Rating: 4 HappyCow(s)
Dakshin
4742 Bardstown Rd ~ PH: 502-491-7412
Moderate-- Vegan-friendly, Ovo, Lacto, Indian, Indo-Chinese, Non-veg--- Additional Info: Serves meat, veg options available. Vegetarian and vegan options are labeled on the menu. Large menu featuring food from all different regions of India, including Indo-Chinese food. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 4 HappyCow(s)
Dragon King's Daughter
1126 Bardstown Rd ~ PH: 502-632-2444
Moderate-- Ovo, Lacto, Japanese, Beer/Wine, Non-veg--- Additional Info: Serves meat, veg options available. Veg-friendly menu with soy and tofu options. Includes pizza, tacos, and appetizers, all of which can be made vegan. Has outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 4 HappyCow(s)
Earth Friends Cafe
829 E Market St (at Campbell) ~ PH: 502-749-8911
Moderate-- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Organic, American, Take-out, Delivery, Non-veg--- Additional Info: Serves meat, veg options available. In addition to the ample vegan breakfast and lunch menu selections (including a vegan waffle), you'll find a full service espresso and smoothie bar offering several milk substitutes (almond, flax, coconut, and soy milk). Earth Friends supports and serves other local businesses who provide vegan goodies like Annie May's Sweet Cafe, Morels the Vegan Butcher, and chocolate bars from Amore di Mona. There is literature around the shop informing of factory farming. Free wi-fi. Current location since Jan 2013. Has outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Open Mon-Sat 8am-4pm, Sun 10am-3pm.-- Rating: 4 HappyCow(s)
Funmi's Cafe
3028 Bardstown Rd ~ PH: 502-454-5009
Moderate-- Nigerian, Non-veg--- Additional Info: Serves meat, veg options available. Their vegan lunch and dinner menu offers seven dishes. Try the collard greens and plantains. Previously located on Bardstown Rd. Open Tue-Thur 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 12:30-9pm, closed Mon.-- Rating: 4 HappyCow(s)
Hillbilly Tea
120 S 1st St (at E Market St) ~ PH: 502-587-7350
Moderate-- Vegan-friendly, American, Non-veg--- Additional Info: Serves meat, veg options available. Local cafe that has vegan choices including bbq tofu and pancakes plus some that can be made vegan. Most food is made from scratch in-house using local ingredients. Vast tea selection with a farmhouse motif inside. Reservations accepted, but not required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 4 HappyCow(s)
J.Gumbo's
2109 Frankfort Ave ~ PH: 502-896-4046
Inexpensive-- Cajun, Creole, Southern American, Beer/Wine, Non-veg--- Additional Info: Serves meat, veg options available. Previously Gumbo A-Go-Go, now part of this chain with locations across states. Menu is primarily meat except for 2 marked vegan entrees: white chili and bumblebee stew. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 4 HappyCow(s)
La Que
1019 Bardstown Road ~ PH: 502-238-3981
Inexpensive-- Vegan-friendly, Ovo, Chinese, Thai, Take-out, Non-veg--- Additional Info: Serves meat, veg options available. Lá Quê has many vegan options available. Dishes include mock chicken and tofu. Has outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 4 HappyCow(s)
Mellow Mushroom
3922 Shelbyville Rd (at Westport Rd) ~ PH: 502-409-6874
Moderate-- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, American, Pizza, Take-out, Non-veg--- Additional Info: Serves meat, veg options available. Part of hippie-themed pizza chain. Has veggie pizzas, calzones, hoagies, plus hummus and pita. Options for pizzas and calzones include vegan cheese, tofu, tempeh, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, peppers, sundried tomatoes, and more. Vegans need to be specific. Another location in Middletown. -- Rating: 4 HappyCow(s)
Meridian Cafe
112 Meridian Ave (at Shelbyville Rd) ~ PH: 502-897-9703
Moderate-- Ovo, Lacto, Organic, Non-veg--- Additional Info: Serves meat, veg options available. Cozy restaurant is the heart of St. Matthews. Menu features a variety of soups, salads, sandwiches, and luncheon-style items. Has many vegetarian and vegan options including vegan milkshakes. Knowledgeable staff. Has outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Open Mon-Sat 8am-3pm.-- Rating: 4 HappyCow(s)
North End Cafe
1722 Frankfort Ave ~ PH: 502-896-8770
Moderate-- Vegan-friendly, Beer/Wine, Non-veg--- Additional Info: Serves meat, veg options available. Offer many vegan friendly options. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 3.5 HappyCow(s)
Ramsi's Cafe on the World
1293 Bardstown Rd ~ PH: 502-451-0700
Moderate-- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, American, International, Beer/Wine, Non-veg--- Additional Info: Serves meat, veg options available. Offer vegetarian dishes, some which can be made vegan upon request. Half of the menu is vegetarian or vegetarian optional and approx. 30% is vegan or vegan optional. Has vegan desserts and gluten free menu. Smoke-free. The Sunday brunch includes many vegan options, 10am-2:30pm. Has outdoor seating. Open Mon-Thur 11am-1am, Fri-Sat 11am-2am, Sun 10am-11pm.-- Rating: 4 HappyCow(s)
Safier Mediterranean Deli
641 S 4th St ~ PH: 502-585-1125
Inexpensive-- Persian, Lebanese, Mediterranean, Take-out, Non-veg--- Additional Info: Serves meat, veg options available. Predominately non-veg with several vegetarian items include appetizers, lentils and rice, and the vegetarian platter. Free wifi. Has outdoor seating. Open daily.-- Rating: 3.5 HappyCow(s)
Shiraz
2011 Frankfurt Ave ~ PH: 502-891-8854
Inexpensive-- Mediterranean, Non-veg--- Additional Info: Serves meat, veg options available. Has a few vegetarian options, and will alter recipes from vegetarian to vegan upon request, such as falafel with hummus instead of tziki sauce. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 4 HappyCow(s)
Shiraz - Poplar Level
3501 Poplar Level Rd (at Quarry Hill Rd) ~ PH: 502-632-2232
Moderate-- Vegan-friendly, International, Take-out, Delivery, Mediterranean, Persian, Non-veg--- Additional Info: Serves meat, veg options available. The newest location in Louisville. Menu includes a sampler plate of all vegan options (quinoa, tabouli, hummus, eggplant), a vegan kabob combo, and lots of vegan sides. Will make vegetarian selections vegan including falafel served with hummus instead of tziki sauce. Vegan energy bars and other goodies available for dessert. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: Not rated yet
Simply Thai
323 Wallace Ave ~ PH: 502-899-9670
Inexpensive-- Thai, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Non-veg--- Additional Info: Serves meat, veg options available. A small, casual Thai food restaurant. Offers tofu and TVP options, labeled on menu. Accepts credit cards. Open Mon-Sat for lunch and dinner, closed Sun.-- Rating: 4 HappyCow(s)
The Ville Grill - Wild Mushroom
300 W Brandeis Ave (at University of Louisville campus) ~ PH: 502-852-5687
Inexpensive-- Vegan-friendly, American, Italian, Salad bar, Buffet, Non-veg--- Additional Info: Serves meat, veg options available. Wild Mushroom is a station in the Ville Grill specifically for vegetarians and vegans. Vegans need to ask to omit cheese on vegetarian items. Salad bar contains mixed herbs, spinach, or romaine for your base and copious amounts of toppings. Also has a potato bar and a dessert area, vegan smoothies made with soy milk and vegan sorbet. Brunch on weekends. Accepts credit cards. Open Mon-Thur 7am-9pm, Fri 7am-8pm, Sat-Sun 11am-3pm, 5-8pm.-- Rating: Not rated yet
Vietnam Kitchen
5339 Mitscher Ave ~ PH: 502-363-5154
Moderate-- Vegan-friendly, Ovo, Vietnamese, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Non-veg--- Additional Info: Serves meat, veg options available. Non smoking Vietnamese food restaurant. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 4 HappyCow(s)
Health Food Stores, Vegan Shops, Vegan Bakeries, Vegetarian B&Bs, Veg Catering, Veg*n Organizations: (9 Listings)
Rainbow Blossom - Highlands
3046 Bardstown Rd ~ PH:
502-498-2470
Locally owned natural foods market and deli with several locations. Open Mon-Sat 9am-10pm, Sun 11am-7pm.-- Rating: Not rated yet
Rainbow Blossom - Middletown Plaza
12232 Shelbyville Rd ~ PH:
502-244-2022
Locally owned and operated natural foods market and deli with several locations. Since 1977. Offers grab 'n go deli, natural vitamins, nutritional supplements, health & beauty products, and grocery. Current location since fall 2012; previously at 12401 Shelbyville Rd in Middletown. Accepts credit cards. Open Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 11am-7pm.-- Rating: Not rated yet
Rainbow Blossom - Springhurst
3608 Springhurst Blvd ~ PH:
502-339-5090
Locally owned natural foods market and deli with several locations. Since 1977. Offers grab 'n go deli, vitamins, nutritional supplements, health & beauty products, groceries, and a smoothie bar. Accepts credit cards. Open Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 11am-7pm.-- Rating: Not rated yet
Rainbow Blossom - St. Matthews
3738 Lexington Rd ~ PH:
502-893-3627
Locally owned natural foods market and deli with several locations. Open Mon-Sat 9am-10pm, Sun 11am-7pm.-- Rating: 5 HappyCow(s)
Trader Joe's
4600 Shelbyville Rd Ste 111 ~ PH:
502-895-1361
Louisville's first Trader Joe's, a chain of specialty food grocery that offers many vegetarian and vegan friendly foods, eco-friendly household products, and more. Not all veg. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: Not rated yet
Whole Foods Market
4944 Shelbyville Rd ~ PH:
502-899-5545
Part of large natural food supermarket chain. Has deli, vitamins, nutritional supplements, fresh vegetables and fruits including organic produce, natural body care products, grocery, and more. Accepts credit cards. Open daily.-- Rating: 4.5 HappyCow(s)
EarthSave Louisville
PO Box 4397 ~ PH:
502-299-9520
Educates about the powerful and documented effects food choices have on the environment, health, and all life on Earth, and encourages an ever-transitioning shift toward a healthy, plant-based diet. -- Rating: Not rated yet
Louisville Vegetarian Initiative
n/a ~ PH:
n/a
A social group interested in a vegan diet, living in and around the Louisville area. Purpose is to promote a peaceful, sustainable vegan lifestyle, with a focus on animal rights, human health, and the environment. -- Rating: 5 HappyCow(s)
Vietnam Oriental Market
5019 S 3rd St ~ PH:
502-361-7846
A specialty Asian veggie food market that sells a variety of mock/faux meats, both canned and frozen. Including: fake fish, ham, shrimp, lobster, duck, chicken, and pork. Both soy and wheat based. Also many other Vietnamese candies and sauces. Open Tue-Sun 9:30am-10pm.-- Rating: Not rated yet
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