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Top 10 Black-Owned Vegan Restaurants in America

We have the choice not only to eat vegan, but also to choose who we support by visiting their businesses. Today we are highlighting the Top 10 Black-Owned vegan restaurants in America, because we believe that they deserve more attention than they have previously gotten. Many of these establishments specialize in veganised Southern food classics, from fried chick’n to mac ‘n cheeze,  jambalaya to bread pudding, bringing the powerful flavours of the South to life for vegans.

As with all of our feature list articles, these rankings are based off of ratings and reviews from HappyCow users. We hope that by bringing attention to these beloved establishments within our community, we may increase positivity and awareness for their integral role in our food culture.

Let’s spread the love by sharing, and by supporting these and other Black-Owned vegan restaurants within our communities and around the world.

Please note that these rankings are subject to change and not in a definitive order.


10. Belmont Vegetarian Restaurant
Worcester, Massachusetts

On the Menu: Vegan pepper steak, BBQ chunks, curried chick’n, rice, vegetable stews, cabbage, soups, patties, and more.

Diners Say: “I’d heard about this place from many friends and I finally went in to try and wowowowow I had high expectations and they exceeded them. The staff was warm and welcoming and the food… It is the best vegan food I’ve ever had. It’s worth the trip!” – leamarz

A little bit of everything. Photo by @macymoo

9. NuVegan
Washington, DC

On the Menu: Southern American style entrees, mac n cheese, fried chicken, vegan soft serve, shakes, smoothies, and Sunday brunches.

Diners Say: “Friendly people serving large portions of really good food in a laidback atmosphere, what more could you ask for!?” – hcrabill

Black-Owned Vegan Restaurants in America
Drummettes with mushroom medley & red curry tofu. Photo by @Vegannoying

8. Binge Kitchen
San Antonio, Texas

On the Menu: Vegan soul food classics: meatloaf, southern fried chick’n, smothered chick’n, bbq chick’n, corn dogs, various sides.

Diners Say: “Authentic and delicious soul food. Spacious restaurant and the owners were very nice and made sure the food was perfect. There is a limited menu but everything is good. The sweet tea is great too!” – HotPot

Binge Kitchen San Antonio #5 Black-owned vegan restaurants in USA
Vegan Soul Food. Photo by @HotPot

7. Wisdom’s Vegan Bakery & Cafe
Spring, Texas

On the Menu: Mouse-made baked goods and plant-based dishes: cakes, cupcakes, brownies, tofu scramble, stuffed savory croissants, sandwiches.

Diners Say: “I highly recommend this place especially for those new to the vegan world and looking for a tasty start in the right direction!” – JacoreaTaylor

Wisdom's Vegan Bakery & Cafe Spring Texas #6 Black-owned vegan restaurants in USA
Chocolate Cupcake. Photo by @RoseliRinaldo

6. Dajen Eats
Eatonville, Florida

On the Menu: Vegan food with a Jamaican flair: chicken and waffles, buffalo po boy sandwiches, non-dairy icecream.

Diners Say: “Had the buffalo chicken sandwich and I literally can’t stop thinking about how good it was. These guys are amazing, fast, and friendly service too!” – spacetag

DaJen Eats in Eatonville Florida #7 Black-owned vegan business in USA
Manley-Castro Salad. Photo by @AniStavrou

5. Stuff I Eat
Los Angeles, California

On the Menu: Home-cooked vegan cuisine: soul food, sandwiches, tofu and wild rice tacos, burritos, quesadillas, salads, smoothies, desserts, and raw pies.

Diners say:  “I can’t even begin to tell you how good the food was. I didn’t want to finish the last bite.” – cheddabrown

Kilimanjaro Quesadilla. Photo by @Deliciaanne

4. Slutty Vegan
Atlanta, Georgia

On the Menu: Plant-based burgers and sandwiches with a side of fries.

Diners Say: “I ordered one of everything and had no regrets. Everything just got better with every bite. The atmosphere and the vibes are very entertaining.” – Mumaja

One night stand burger. Photo by @OrlandoBeardedVegan

3. Sweet Soulfood
New Orleans, Louisiana

On the Menu: Vegan soul food classics: Jambalaya, yams and greens, vegan mac n’ cheese, baked beans, potato salad, bbq cauliflower, bread pudding.

Diners Say: “The rotating menu is always delicious and everyone who works there is friendly. We had them cater a large party of mostly non-vegetarians and everyone loved the food. Don’t miss out if you’re visiting town.” – LaurenC

Sweet Soulfood New Orleans #4 Black-owned vegan business in USA
Creamed corn, BBQ cauliflower wings, and Jambalaya collards. Photo by @blacksun

2. The Southern V
Nashville Tennessee

On the Menu: Veganized Southern comfort foods: fried chickn, waffles, mac n’ cheese, biscuits, hot chick’n.

Diners say:  “Let me just say – if you grew up in the South eating biscuits made by a top-notch home cook, you will cry tears of joy eating this biscuit. The spicy sausage patty was terrific, as well.” – bettywouldgo

The Southern V Nashville #3 Black-owned vegan business in USA
BBQ jackfruit sliders. Photo by @VeganCookieLover

1. Vegelicious Cafe
Nashville, Tennessee

On the Menu: Homestyle vegan cuisine and comfort food: bbq burgers, vegan lasagna, chickn sandwiches, peaches n cream pancakes, brunch on Saturdays.

Diners Say: “Food was hot, fast and delicious! Staff was super friendly and the music vibe was on point!!!! Make it a must when you come to Nashville! I had the tuna melt and it was oh so gooooood!!!!!!” – DeltaDiva5

Soul Food Plate with HOT soy curls instead of BBQ. Photo by @Vis4vegan

And here are the next five runners-up

Green Seed Vegan – Houston, Texas
Fire and Spice Vegan Restaurant – Hartford, Connecticut
Ninth Square Market Caribbean Style – New Haven, Connecticut
The Reizod Vegan Experience – Columbia, South Carolina
Sunshine Vegan Eats – Buffalo, New York


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