31 Best Vegan & Vegan-Friendly Restaurants in Detroit

The vegan food scene in Detroit is growing!

Although the pandemic did take a few stellar spots from the community, there is renewed hope that others will soon open their doors.

No matter if you’re visiting the city or the suburbs you’ll find a diverse assortment of tantalizing places to dine. From burgers loaded with mac-n-cheese to artfully styled mini cakes and everything in between.

It’s guaranteed; if you’re a vegan and visiting Detroit, you won’t go hungry! Start planning your eating adventure with this huge lineup of vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants in the Detroit area.

The Best Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants in Metro Detroit

This lineup of vegan restaurants covers the entire Detroit area — whether you’re in Royal Oak or Grosse Pointe, you’ll find something nearby! If you’re thinking, hey you missed a spot! If it’s in the City of Detroit, it’s quite possibly in my Vegan Guide to Detroit! There was just no way I could pack every vegan-friendly spot in the area in one article — a good problem to have.

1. Cacao Tree

204 W 4th St, Royal Oak, MI 48067
This 100% vegan café in the heart of Royal Oak focuses on sourcing local as much as possible. They have an extensive list of smoothie, juices, raw dishes, and more. They really shine with their creative meats using a mix of nuts and savory spices to tempt your taste buds.

2. Try it Raw

213 E Maple Rd, Birmingham, MI 48009
This raw, organic café is the ideal place to go if you feel like you need a boost of veggies! Start the day with their special seedy Grawnola and later come back for Los Tacos with spiced ground walnut-sunflower meat. The café is also very friendly for those suffering from different allergens.

3. Neplanta

Food truck – check IG for locations
On the hunt for the best vegan tacos in Detroit? Look no further than Southwest Detroit’s only vegan taco truck! These house-made made tacos are as creative as they are delicious – fish tacos (battered and fried banana blossom topped with mango pico de gallo and chipotle sauce) or beef tacos (a mix of walnut and mushroom meat with papas fritas, grilled onions, and peppers), along with many others!

4. Seva

66 E Forest Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
This vegetarian café is a longtime favorite of the community! They’ve been pushing the green life since the 70s — amazing, right!? Their menu features salads to comfort food and everything in between. Whatever you decide to dive into, make sure you start with their spinach artichoke dip, it is SO good, I wanted to eat the whole thing by myself!

5. Trap Vegan 

20198 Livernois, Detroit, MI 48221
Feeling like there weren’t great options for feel-good comfort food, Trap Vegan set out to create delicious, on-the-go options for Detroiters. Say goodbye to bird food and hello to fully loaded cheeseburgers, fried cauliflower bites, nachos, and so much more to tantalize your taste buds. Don’t miss their epic Soul Survivor burger (plant-based patty loaded with pepper jack, caramelized onions, mushrooms, and smothered in a special Trap sauce) and pair it with one of their fresh smoothies!

6. Neehee’s Indian Street Food

4924 Rochester Rd, Troy, MI 48085
The Patel brothers with their wives developed this vegetarian Indian hotspot with over 150 savory dishes! Vegan food can sometimes be a challenge with Indian cuisine but not at Neehee’s; they have a great vegan and gluten-free menu. The menu features a huge selection of dosas with savory dipping chutneys or my personal favorite, veg pakodas.

7. Spacecat V-stro

255 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
If you love breakfast and brunch, don’t miss the only vegetarian breakfast café in town, Spacecat V-stro! Their menu is full of bomb vegan delights. Check out their house-made biscuit sandwich; or if that doesn’t tickle your fancy maybe vegan chicken and waffles would.

8. Unburger Grill

22018 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48124
The Unburger Grill is taking boring veggie burgers and amping them up! The menu is full of taste bud popping burgers, fries, nachos, and desserts. It’s one of the best spots for vegan junk food in Detroit. Sometimes they also offer a special breakfast menu, don’t skip the chick’n and waffles sandwich!

9. Urge Juice

3628 Twelve Mile Rd, Berkley, MI 48072
Aside from an amazing selection of cold press juices and smoothies, they have a delicious selection of savory and sweet bowls as well as toast. I personally suggest a Sunbutter Cacao smoothie with a spicy Bangkok bowl.

10. Detroit Vegan Soul 

19614 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48223
This Black women-owned business is promoting the healing powers of vegan soul food throughout Detroit with their delectable dishes. Diners are treated to traditional favorites like catfish tofu, candied yams, mac-n-cheese, or tempting almond tempeh covered in a savory mushroom gravy. No meal is complete without a decadent slice of chocolate cake or a cupcake!

11. The Modern Vegan

304 N Main St, Royal Oak, MI 48067
This Las Vegas vegan restaurant group decided to expand its footprint and opened a new location in the metro Detroit area in 2024! They brought their entire lineup of popular, vegan comfort eats with them. You’ll find thick-cut French toast, giant bowls of creamy pasta, giant burgers, loaded French fries, and so much more! One more bonus, they serve breakfast all-day!

Vegan-Friendly Restaurants in Metro Detroit

It’s more common now than ever for restaurants to be at least a little vegan-friendly. There aren’t too many restaurants in the Detroit area where your only option will be French fries, and to be sure you don’t accidentally visit one, check out these spots.

12. The Kitchen by Cooking with Que

6529 Woodward Ave suite a, Detroit, MI 48202
The Kitchen seeks to inspire diners to, “eat to live,” with their very plant-centric lineup. Their menu features burgers, vegan fish, salads, and they have a special brunch menu on Saturdays — you don’t want to miss their pancakes or waffles — just look at those!

13. Ima Noodles

32203 John R Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071 (plus two locations in Detroit)
Easily one of the best Japanese noodle spots in Detroit. They have an amazing selection of vegan ramen, pho, udon, rice bowls, and more. Whatever you decide to order, you must also get their steamed edamame. I know, on the surface that sounds boring but these are covered in chilis, lemon, sesame oil, and sea salt — it is a flavor party.

14. SHINthai

736 S Washington Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067
This Thai spot has a great selection of traditional dishes; from Pad Thai to curry noodles, you’re bound to find something to love. One of the best parts about visiting there (aside from the food, obviously) is everything is incredibly well marked. Quite a few dishes are vegan but there are many that can be made vegan for an additional charge.

15. Public House

241 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
Taking care of their vegan customers is serious business at Public House. Their vegan menu is packed with crispy fried chick’n sandwiches, mushroom Bolognese, shrim and grits, and so much more. They even have a full vegan menu for brunch — you don’t want to miss it (just look at those pancakes)!

16. The Sprout House

15233 Kercheval Ave, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
Almost everything at this little café is vegan or vegetarian! It’s the perfect spot for a house-made Southwestern Avocado sandwich or tempeh salad but you can’t miss their vegan chocolate cake — so decadent!

17. Chomp

200 South Main Street Rochester, MI 48307
This smoothie and raw juice café has a full vegan menu with sandwiches, burgers, wraps, and more. Be sure to check out their Philly sandwich with house-marinated seitan, and all the savory fixings!

18. Aldana Mexican Bar & Grill

2896 W Maple Rd, Troy, MI 48084
This fast-casual Mexican restaurant has a menu packed with authentic and fresh flavors. They welcome vegans with the addition of Beyond chorizo to their taco, burrito, and nacho lineup.

19. Ale Mary’s Beer Hall

316 S Main St, Royal Oak, MI 48067
One would not expect a beer hall to be a vegan-friendly destination, but Ale Mary’s has set out to change that perception. They have an entire vegan menu and even have a special vegan section on their grill! A trip is not complete without a bowl of McClure’s dill pickle soup and one of their eye-popping vegan milkshakes — definitely Instagram worthy.

20. Anita’s Kitchen

22651 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220
This Middle Eastern restaurant is a favorite spot of one of our favorite vegan bakers, Bre’Anna Johnston of Blck Cocoa Bakes. She loves Anita’s for its zesty and aromatic flavors. It is not 100% vegan but there are a lot of vegan and gluten-free options. My personal favorite is their tabbouleh. Unlike other Middle Eastern spots, they make their tabbouleh gluten-free, so it’s a rare treat that I get to enjoy!

21. Como’s Restaurant

22812 Woodward Ave #100, Ferndale, MI 48220
You can’t leave Detroit without sampling our famous Detroit-style pizza but veganized! There are a few spots throughout town that offer this delectable vegan ‘za but Como’s is one of my favorites because their gluten-free crust is out of this world. You can build your own pizza or check out their pre-created options topped with veggies, chilies, and Violife cheese.

22. Oak House Deli

603 S Washington Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067
It seems improbable to find a deli with a full vegan menu, right? Oak House Deli has an entire vegan lineup of sandwiches, subs, and salads. And, if you’re thinking it’s another PB&J or roasted veggie panini, think again! Check out their vegan egg salad sandwich with crushed chickpeas, mayo, and dill on sourdough, or go a little green with a vegan corned beef salad with vegan provolone.

23. Cafe Cortina

30715 W 10 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336
This beautiful upscale Italian restaurant has a full vegan menu — perfect for a date night! Enjoy all the Italian favorites like bruschetta, risotto, and even house-made gelato. Reservations are recommended.

24. Imperial

22828 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220
This super casual Tex-Mex spot is a great place to hang out in the summer when the weather is nice! There’s nothing better than a margarita and sunshine, oh wait, there is, vegan food! This vegan-friendly spot always has multiple creative vegan taco options, elote, nachos, and more!

Vegan Bakeries, Donuts, Ice Cream in Detroit

Now that you’re familiar with all the vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants in the Detroit area, you’re going to want dessert! Here is a sampling of just a few tasty sweet spots!

25. Cold Truth

4240 Cass Ave suite 100, Detroit, MI 48207
Located in Midtown Detroit, this ice cream shop is churning out epic frozen treats with fun flavors like lavender, lemon curd, and raspberry topped with a house-made dark chocolate magic shell, toasted marshmallows, blue moon drizzle, blueberry basil compote and so much more. They often partner up with other local food businesses to create mouth-watering ice cream collaborations. Be sure to check their Instagram because their treats rotate regularly! 

26. Estella’s Vegan Dessert Boutique

19120 Grand River Ave. Detroit, MI 48233
This Black female-owned vegan bakery is baking up loads of traditional favorites that you might not think could be veganized! Their menu features a long list of pound cakes, sweet potato pie, peach cobbler, cookies, and so much more.

27. Dooped Donuts

456 Charlotte St, Detroit, MI 48201 (Inside Elephant & Co.)
The only vegan donut shop in Detroit! This sugar spot is frying up the most creative handmade donuts in town. They do have traditional favorites like glazed and chocolate sprinkle but for the adventurous, be sure to sink your teeth into a dirty chai (chai glaze topped with coffee drizzle), strawberry basil matcha (matcha glaze with a dollop of strawberry basil compote), along with many others. The flavors rotate regularly.

28. Planthropie

135 Pierce St, Birmingham, MI 48009
These beautiful desserts are truly a work of art. Their signature cheesecakes are made with a cashew base and enhanced with the freshest fruits, nuts, and cacao. My personal favorites are the Triple Raspberry Cacao and Au’ Cacao. The richness of the flavors will blow your mind. They also have a great selection of handmade vegan cheeses.

29. Milk and Froth

535 Griswold St # 112, Detroit, MI 48226
This artisanal ice cream shop in downtown Detroit didn’t forget about vegans! Depending on the day you’ll find vegan milk chocolate, peppermint patty, coffee & cream, or roasted strawberry. They also sell it by the pint!

30. Good Cakes & Bakes

19363 Livernois, Detroit, MI 48221
We came in here for birthday cake options, thinking we’d find just one. To our surprise we found multiple cupcake flavors, cake slices, cinnamon rolls (only on the weekend), and brownies! All vegan! I went in thinking, oh we’re just going to get one thing and came out with a bag full of delicious treats.

31. iFreeze Creamery

310 W 4th St, Royal Oak, MI 48067
This innovative vegan-friendly ice cream shop is making ultra creamy vegan ice cream scoops right in front of you using liquid Nitrogen! It’s definitely a fun experience for the whole family! They’ve always got multiple vegan ice cream flavors and plenty of toppings and mix-ins. You can tell their vegan options weren’t an afterthought!

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