10 Seattle Vegan Restaurants to Visit in 2024 From a Local

Full disclosure, I’m not a true vegan.

Sure, I came of age as a young adult in Portland, around tons of friends who were veggies and vegans, but the plant-based lifestyle has been an acquired taste for me over the years. Although I’ve always loved anything made with chickpeas, I accidentally fell into becoming a pescatarian about three years ago when the doctor wanted to put me on Lipitor to manage creeping cholesterol. I didn’t want to depend on a pill for the rest of my life, so I embarked on a health journey focused on plants in my diet — and it worked. It truly helps that there are a ton of great vegan restaurants in Seattle — where fresh, local, and quality ingredients are valued.

Today, my diet depends heavily on plant-based foods, but seafood, and a few pieces of bacon sneak in very sparingly. All this to say, my palette requires a pretty high standard for vegan cuisine, as I measure it up to everything else on the menu in Seattle. So, the list below offers a great lineup of vegan restaurants in Seattle that every type of foodie will enjoy.

Iconic Black-owned and operated establishment in the heart of Seattle’s popular Capitol Hill neighborhood. The Plum brand has branched out into a few other shops that serve varieties of vegan fare, but the original restaurant is the place to go for excellent food and a dining experience complete with craft cocktails — a great date night spot. All the offerings are excellent, but the mac-and-cheese is particularly mouth-watering. Main article image is courtesy of Plum Bistro.

A longstanding fixture in Seattle’s vegan community, with a broad menu of comfort food. Brunch here is lovely, and the sandwiches are tasty. The perfect blend of crunch and flavor of the club sandwich is a delight to eat. This restaurant is located a few blocks from beautiful Green Lake — on a nice day, it makes for a great outing to come here for a stack of French toast or a club sandwich and then stroll around the picturesque lake. If you’re in need of more spots to help you start the day, don’t miss this lineup of the best vegan breakfast spots in Seattle.

Right around the corner from the iconic Fremont Troll, you’ll find this unfussy, fast-casual vegan spot focusing on all the vital things — good coffee and healthy comfort food! Breakfast is available all day and features colorful smoothie bowls and toast, but what really stands out here are their epic burgers. First-time visitors should really try their Smash Burger, made with a veggie-packed house-made patty and loaded with all the fixins! They also have decadent fudgy brownies and milkshakes featuring another Seattle favorite — Frankie & Jo’s. Speaking of sweet treats, make sure you don’t miss all of the best vegan dessert spots in Seattle!

Great for peckish needs while wandering around downtown Seattle. They have a Reuben sandwich that is delicious, and the experience is friendly and fresh. You can also find veggie-packed salads, burgers, nachos, wraps, bowls, and more. Their menu has a great diversity of options and gluten-free options — there’s something for everyone!