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17+ Must Visit Vegan Restaurants in New Orleans

New Orleans is known for many things — rhythm and blues, a non-stop Mardi Gras celebration, and a special nutty coffee… but vegan food? Oh, yes! Visitors can indulge in everything, including southern classics like mac -n-cheese, collard greens, and even vegan ribs! Some people might think that New Orleans would be one of the least vegan-friendly cities in the US, but guess what? It has terrific vegan options — even better than I expected! Whether you’re looking for nutrient dense raw bowls or finger lickin’ fried chick’n, you’ll find it and more! Vegans need not worry that they will miss out — there is something for everyone in NOLA. This guide is filled with all of the best vegan restaurants in New Orleans.

So, let’s get planning where you’re going to eat first!

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The Best Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants in New Orleans

The vegan restaurant scene in New Orleans is growing — I was honestly surprised at the options and can’t wait to watch it continue to grow!

I-tal Garden

810 N Claiborne Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116
Veganized traditional New Orleans foods — crispy cauliwings, jackfruit BBQ ribs, gumbo, and so much more! Don’t skip the oyster mushrooms — my personal favorite. 

2 Phat Vegans

3613 General Meyer Ave, New Orleans, LA 70114
You’ll find NOLA’s #1 hot sausage at this veggie spot! Their menu revolves around veganizing traditional dishes and packing them full of flavor like jerk chick’n, crabby patties, and more.

Kindred

7537 Maple St, New Orleans, LA 70118
Onion rings, mac-n-cheese, po’boys, and brunch on the weekends — do you need any more reasons to check this spot out?

vegan po boy sandwich on a white hoagie bun from kindred in new orleans
Credit: Kindred

Vegan Snack Shack

3100 Toledano St, New Orleans, LA 70125
Whoever said vegans can’t enjoy traditional Southern eats, needs to come here. This small shop is delighting visitors with spicy jambalaya, okra bites, and more!

Sweet Soulfood

1025 N Broad St, New Orleans, LA 70119
Hearty portions of vegan Soul Food — collards, cornbread, mac-n-cheese, and more! Come very hungry!

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Original Thought Food Truck

1857 Agriculture St, New Orleans, LA 70119
This vegan food truck is slinging Better than Popeye’s fried chick’n, BBQ jackfruit burgers, loaded mac-n-cheese, and more! It’s the perfect place to go when you’re craving something hearty but don’t want to feel awful afterward.  

Small Mart

2700 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70117
Small neighborhood vegetarian deli serving up bagel sandwiches, salads, po’boys, burgers, coffee, and more!

vegan salad from small mart in new orleans
Credit: Small Mart

Meals From the Heart Café

1100 N Peters St #13, New Orleans, LA 70116
Small vegan café located inside the French Market with breakfast and lunch options, including gumbo!

Botanicals NOLA

3726 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117
Hip little vegan spot in Bywater serving up waffles, smoothie bowls, cold-pressed juices, and so much more. 

vegan waffles topped with sliced bananas and pecans from botanicals in new orleans
Credit: Botanicals NOLA

Tanjariné Kitchen

3801 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70125
If you ever thought vegan food was bland, you have to check out the Afo vegan eats at this food truck! They’ll put a smile on your face with their hearty stews with fried plantains, steamed bean pudding, savory jerky.

Vegan-Friendly Restaurants in New Orleans

In addition to fabulous fully vegan restaurants in New Orleans, there are plenty of vegan-friendly ones, too. These spots know how to please vegans with great pizza, sausages, Caribbean-inspired eats, and more!

Sneaky Pickle & Bar Brine

3200 Burgundy St, New Orleans, LA 70117
Their menu is almost 100% vegan and features excellent comfort food — tacos, fried buffalo tofu, burgers, and more. 

Soule’ Café

2549 Banks St, New Orleans, LA 70119
This soul food spot is ensuring vegans aren’t left out! Their well-marked menu features vegan gumbo, mac-n-cheese, Impossible sliders, and much more!

Bearcat Café

2521 Jena St, New Orleans, LA 70115
845 Carondelet St, New Orleans, LA 70130

All you cool cats shouldn’t miss this vegan-friendly spot of Mexican-inspired eats! They also serve breakfast which is a can’t-miss affair!

Bearcat Cafe Vegan Ranchero Bowl with Tofu New Orleans Small

Dat Dog

601 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116
3336 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115

Waking by this hot dog spot, you might not immediately think vegan-friendly, but there is a full lineup of vegan sausage options!

vegan hot dog covered in cheese and peppers in a red tray at dat dog in new orleans
Credit: Dat Dog

Pizza Delicious 

617 Piety St, New Orleans, LA 70117
Unique vegan roasted cauliflower pizza or create your own ‘za!

True Food Kitchen

801 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130
A national chain that focuses on veggie-powered dishes for lunch and dinner (the breakfast menu isn’t vegan-friendly). 

True Food Kitchen Korean Noodle Bowl and Kale Aid New Orleans

G’s Tasty Pizza

833 Howard Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113
4840 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70119

One more pizza spot with a full vegan menu — cheesy jalapeno bread, baked ziti, and loads of pizza options! If you love pizza, I think you should come here.

Trilly’s Cheesesteaks

3735 Ulloa St, New Orleans, LA 70119
You don’t have to go to Philly for your fix of vegan cheesesteaks! 

vegan cheesesteak covered in cheese and buffalo sitting in a green and white checkered paper next to french fries from trilly cheesesteaks in new orleans
Credit: Trilly’s Cheesesteaks

Nirvana

4308 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115
Indian cuisine with multiple vegan options — the menu isn’t marked for vegan options, so be sure to ask.

1,000 Figs

3141 Ponce De Leon St #1, New Orleans, LA 70119
S
avory Mediterranean fare — you can never have too much falafel, right!?

multiple vegan middle eastern dishes from 1000 figs in new orleans
Credit: 1,000 Figs

raw REPUBLIC

4528 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115
A health-conscious café that serves a great assortment of cold-pressed juices, smoothies, acai bowls, toasts, and more. One note, there really isn’t a spot to eat inside, but there is a park just down the street.

Acai bowl raw revolution new orleans

Vegan Bakery in New Orleans

Breads on Oak

8640 Oak St. Suite A, New Orleans, LA 70118
222 Carondelet St., New Orleans, LA 70130

The only 100% vegan bakery in New Orleans serves house-made baked goods, bread, and sandwiches. 

Breads on Oak vegan and gluten free brownie

Eco-Friendly Hotel in New Orleans

Virgin Hotels New Orleans

550 Baronne Street, New Orleans, LA 70113
Not only is this a beautiful, centrally-located hotel but The Virgin Hotel Group is ranked as the #3 best eco-friendly hotel in the US! Its sustainability efforts include a guest powered carbon offset program, green roofs, energy conservation, and more. The onsite restaurant, Commons Club does have a few vegan options on the menu — the other dining options don’t really have much to offer. Hopefully, Virgin changes that to continue to improve it’s sustainability.

More Vegan Travel Guides

Now that you know all of the best vegan restaurants in New Orleans, you might need some inspiration for other trips! Don’t miss these other tasty and helpful guides!

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2 Comments

  1. Thank you so much for recommending G’s Tasty Pizza! My daughter and I, both vegan, ate there before we left New Orleans. My daughter loved her ziti, and their vegan pizza was the best I’ve ever had! We also had and loved the vegan beignets! And all of this with great service to boot! This will be a staple for us from now on when visiting beautiful New Orleans!

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