Do you often ask yourself what are the best vegetarian restaurants near me? Look no further!
We know Austin is known for its BBQ (in fact, it’s sometimes referred to as “Barbeque City”), but there is a SOLID base of vegetarian restaurants here, too.
Are you a veggie eater? If so, have no fear: we have the list for you. Check out the best vegetarian restaurants in Austin for eating out or staying in with a to-go order! When it comes to vegetarian restaurants Austin doesn’t disappoint!
Bouldin Creek Cafe is a casual indoor/outdoor coffee shop-meets-restaurant, serving up some dang good non-meat fixins. If you get there in the morning, head to the patio and order the breakfast tacos: you will not be disappointed. If mornings aren’t your thing, we totally get it. Go there for dinner and get the spicy pesto to start and the Wanna-BLT for your main. See you there! You’re buying, right?
Sun-Thurs 8am-10pm
Fri-Sat 8am-11pm
?1900 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
Mr. Natural is an affordable natural food cafe and store. They have an array of ever-changing items, so look online first for their menu, or be surprised when you walk in! Mr. Natural also has a bakery with vegan and gluten-free baked goods, the perfect way to finish your meal…or make the main event.
Need a cake? Trick question: we all need cake. You can special order custom cakes for your next event. YUM!
Mon-Sat 8am-8pm
?1901 East Cesar Chavez Street Austin, TX 78702
Citizen Eatery’s menu is filled with contemporary vegetarian food. Their veggie burgers put the crumbley, old, we-are-way-too-used-to-this burgers to shame, and the Homestyle Original Burger definitely can’t be ignored. Put a fried egg and some avocado on it, and you are in heaven. Pro-tip nothing is over $15, so order that extra drink.
Mon-Sat 11AM–9PM
Sun 11AM–3PM
? 5011 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756
Lots of different styles of curries, served with naan, pickles, salads, appetizers and sweets can be found at this Round Rock spot. “Happy to cater to all your Indian food cravings,” no matter your regional preference, the owners promise that their creations will be “as tasty and appetizing as they look.”
Mon, Tues-Sun 12pm-8:30pm
Closed Wed
?1401 SIH35 Ste 220 Round Rock, TX 78664
While not strictly vegetarian, this delicious chain has a ton of vegetarian options: soups, salads, entrees, appetizers and desserts. Most items are customizable, and with two Austin locations, finding something veggie-ful and delicious should not be a problem
Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm
Fri 11am-10pm
Sat 10am-10pm
Sun: 10am-9pm
?11410 Century Oaks Terrace Ste 100, Austin, TX 78758
?222 West Ave Ste HR100, Austin, TX 78701
Another chain with several Austin locations that also caters to vegetarians is Flower Child. There are so many salads, wrap, grain bowls, and desserts from which to choose, which makes eating veggies a no-brainer
Hours Vary Per Location
?11721 Rock Rose Ave. Austin, TX 78758
?500 W. 2nd St., #133 Austin, TX 78701
?3300 Bee Cave Road, Suite 150 West Lake Hills, TX 78746
This casual favorite serves a delicious vegetarian lunch buffet on weekdays, featuring authentic Ethiopian Classics and injera bread to scoop them up. They “dare you to find an unnatural ingredient displayed before you.” There is also honey wine and Ethiopian coffee!
Hours Vary Per Location
?South Congress 3801 S Congress Ave #107, Austin, TX 78704
This vegan gastro-pub is an Austin fave, even amongst meat eaters. There are lots of craft beers in addition to the elevated bar classics, many of which you would never guess are plant-based. Just take a look at this burger and tell us your mouth isn’t watering. Try the weekend brunch too!
Mon-Fri 5pm-10pm
Sat/Sun 10am-2pm, 5pm-10pm
After a temporary closure, this vegan spot is back by popular demand in its new incarnation as a food trailer. Try new items like the Sweet Potato Noodle Bowl, and see what makes this place so beloved among locals
Wed-Sun 5pm-11pm
?Back patio of Tweedy’s Bar 2908 Fruth St, Austin, TX 78705
This Lakeline Mall gem makes healthy eating easy on the North side too. Nancy Lee, the owner, dishes out dairy and MSG free creations that low in oil, sugar, and salt, to boot. There are some non-veggie options on the menu, and everything is healthful and nutritious. Colorful, vibrant veggie selections in a pretty setting? Sign us up!
Mon-Sun 11am-8:30pm
?10900 Lakeline Mall Drive #650, Austin, Texas 78717
In accordance with the belief that food is medicine, Casa De Luz prides itself on serving up whole plant nutrition. More of a wellness community than restaurant, the dishes here are “100% vegan, organic, wholesome, oil and refined sugar free.”
Mon-Sun 7am-8:30pm
?1701 Toomey Rd Austin, TX 78704
Whether you’re a strict vegetarian, flexitarian, omnivore, or just curious about a plant-bases lifestyle, no one can argue that adding more veggies to your diet is great for your health. Try exploring Austin’s vast variety of vegetarian dishes, and you might not only end up finding some new favorites, but feeling better, too

