Restaurants:
821 Cafe
Great brunch spot, Vegan Breakfast Burrito, Mimosas and BlackHand coffee! (lunch and dinner too) – vegan desserts by Buttermilk Bakery. Also now featuring the Impossible Burger.
821caferva.com825 West Cary Street near VCU
(804) 649-1042
Aladdin’s
Your late night, gotta have it falafel.
aladdinseatery.com801 West Broad Street near VCU
(804) 359-8500
The Alamo
Try the BBQ Portabello Sandwich with a side of Texas Caviar and an Arnold Palmer, you’ll be glad you did.
www.alamobbqva.com2202 Jefferson Ave. in Church Hill
(804) 592-3138
Barrio
Taqueria with Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos and Fried Avocado Tacos plus a Vegan Seven Layer Burrito! For an added bonus, have a Soft Serve Margarita for dessert (they’re vegan!)
2229 W. Main Street in The Fan
(804) 353-2424
www.barriorva.com
Bev’s Ice Cream
Delicious dairy-free sorbet option.
2911 West Cary Street in Carytown
(804) 204-2387
Bingo Beer Co.
Craft beer, old school pinball and video games and a few great vegan options like the Vegan “Chicken” Sandwich and Vegan nuggets!
2900 West Broad Street in Scott’s Addition
www.bingorva.com/food/Blue Atlas
Globally inspired small plate dishes with several vegan options. Be on the lookout for their Vegan Takeover Nights promoted on their social media (@blueatlasrva)
www.blueatlasrva.com
1000 Carlisle Avenue, Suite 200 in Fulton Hill
(804) 554-0258
Bottoms Up Pizza
A family-friendly pizza joint with fluffy crust, fresh veggies, Daiya cheese, and a slew of vegan meat toppings including “chicken” and “beef”.
9031 West Broad St in Shockoe Bottom
(804) 592-5592
Boulevard Burger and Brew
Eatery serving vegan burger options, Faux Fish & Chips, craft beer, and vegan milkshakes! Indoor and outdoor seating.
1300 North Boulevard in Scott’s Addition
(804) 367-3838
Carytown Burgers and Fries
Has the Impossible Burger! Top with tater tots and Texas Pete for the “Hot Tot.”
carytownburgersandfries.com3500 West Cary Street in Carytown
(804) 358-5225
Carytown Cupcakes
They always have two vegan options, you might have to try both!
carytown-cupcakes.com3111 West Cary Street in Carytown
(804) 355-2253
Cava
Fast-casual Mediterranean bowls, salads, and pitas. Falafel or roasted vegetables are the vegan protein options and they’re amazing!
https://cava.com/810 W. Grace St. in Downtown VCU area
(804) 214-3850
Charm School Social Club
Vegan options guaranteed! They even have vegan magic shell (what?!) and homemade cones!
311 West Broad Street Downtown
Charm School Study Hall
Vegan soft serve option and delicious vegan toppings galore!
4930 Forest Hill Ave Suite D in Forest Hill
Call for hours for both locations
(804) 482-8830
Chef MaMuSu
Veggie/vegan friendly Africanne food. Definitely try the collard greens!
www.africannechefmamusu.com200 East Main Street Downtown
China Panda
Full mock meat menu, pick up and delivery.
www.chinapandafan.com616 North Sheppard Street in the Fan
(804) 355-6888
City Dogs
Veggie dogs with veggie chili-see how many you can eat.
1309 West Main Street in the Fan near VCU
(804) 359-3647
Cobra Burger
Burger spot with house-made deep-fried grit and chickpea patty topped with smoked tomato jam, shiitake bacon, pickled red onion, lettuce, and vegan cheddah from Rooted Delights (optional). It comes in a nugget form, too!
www.cobraburger.com
400 N. 27th St. in Church Hill
(804) 643-8824
Cobra Cabana
Comfort bar food with several vegan options. Definitely grab the Tofu Hen Shot First sandwich with a side of vegan Strange Mac and Cheez!
www.cobracabanarva.square.site/901 W. Marshall St. in Carver Ward near VCU
(804) 303-3577
Crossroads
Several vegan breakfast options (TOFUTTI cream cheese), lunch and desserts too. Local draft beer on tap.
crossroadsrva.com3600 Forest Hill Avenue in Southside
(804) 231-2030
The Daily Kitchen and Bar
Try the Avocado Toast for brunch. The Vegan “Calamari” is amazing. Also the Tomato Bisque, Teriyaki Bowl and Buddha Bowl!
thedailykitchenandbar.com2934 W Cary St. in Carytown
(804) 342-8990
DeLuca Gelato
Delicious sorbetto with 9 delicious and amazing vegan flavors (the cones are vegan too).
delucagelato.com1362 Gaskins Rd far West End
(804) 741-3202
Don’t Look Back
Taco restaurant with vegan taco options including black bean, textured vegetable protein (TVP), and potato. Order “traditional” style to make it vegan.
www.dontlookback.co
3306 W. Broad St. in Downtown
(804) 655-2770
Edo’s Squid
Lentil Soup, Broccoletti, and the Eggplant Penne make an amazing full meal.
411 N Harrison St. in the Fan near VCU
(804) 864-5488
Ellwood Thompson’s
Natural grocery with deli case, bakery, hot bar and salad bar.
ellwoodthompsons.com4 North Thompson Street in Carytown
(804) 359-7525
Fresca
All vegetarian and delicious! Get the BBQ on homemade pita bread.
www.frescaonaddison.com22 South Addison Street in the Fan
(804) 359-8638
Food Not Bombs
Free vegan meal every Sunday and Monday at 4pm.
Abner Clay Park (corner of Brook Rd. and West Clay St. in Jackson Ward)
Fuzzy Cactus
Rock n’ Roll bar. Several awesome vegan options!
www.fuzzycactusrva.com221 W. Brookland Park Blvd. in Northside
(804) 716-6213
Ginger Juice
Cold pressed juice bar with juices, smoothies, salad, soup, avocado toast, and smoothie bowls.
www.gingerjuiceco.com7021 Three Chopt Rd. in the West End
(804) 918-9352
Goatocado
Bowls, wraps, and ramen. Plant-based options for all! Add tofu to any option.
www.goatocado.com/1823 W. Main St. in The Fan
(804) 464-8226
Gwarbar
Get the Vegan Gwaesar Salad, Fried Cauliflower and a Hail Seitan Sandwich and you’re all set!
www.gwarbar.com217 W. Clay St. in Jackson Ward
(804) 918-9352
Hang Space
Richmond's own vegan cafe and take out restaurant featuring the amazing food from Tracy of Yummvees and April of GoGoVeganGo. Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
8002 Buford Court in Bon Air
https://hangspacerva.com/Harrison Street Coffee Shop
Best BBQ Tofu in town, in addition to brunch and sandwiches. Check their hours!
www.harrisonstcafe.com402 North Harrison Street in the Fan near VCU
(804) 359-8060
The Hop Craft Pizza and Beer
All the craft beer and vegan pizzas or calzones with delicious vegan cheese. Eat in or delivery.
1600 West Cary Street in the Fan
https://hopcraftrva.com/Hot For Pizza
Punk rock pizza spot with vegan pizza, baked spaghetti with vegan meatballs, and select vegan sandwiches. Dine in or delivery.
https://hotforpizza.square.site/1301 W. Leigh St. in Carver
(804) 447-0757
Idle Hands Bread Company
Oh me, oh my – vegan pastries and fresh bread galore! Make sure to check their hours on Instagram @idlehandsbakery.
https://www.idlehandsbreadcompany.com/407 Strawberry Street in The Fan
(804) 409-5540
Instabowl
Fast, casual takeout only eatery with a few vegan entrée options, including the Curry In a Hurry Bowl and several great appetizers.
www.instabowlrva.com/2601 W. Cary St. in The Fan
(804) 367-3341
Ipanema
So many options, so little time. Start with the Tofu Caesar Salad and be sure to try a vegan dessert!
ipanemaveg.com917 West Grace Street in the Fan near VCU
(804) 213-0190
Kregger's At Hand
Smoked Jack-fruit Tacos, the Beyond burger, or potachos veganized!
2614 W Cary Street in the Fan
www.kreggersrva.com/cary-stKuba Kuba
Veggie paella, black bean soup and tostones to die for.
kubakuba.info1601 Park Avenue in the Fan
(804) 355-8817
Lamplighter
Great breakfast options, baked goods and coffee. Try The Slammer!
lamplightercoffee.com116 S. Addison St in the Fan
(804) 728-2292
Lemon
Indian cuisine featuring several vegan dishes that are labeled as such.
http://www.lemoncuisineofindia.com/3215 W. Broad St.
(804) 204-1800
Little Asia
Asian cuisine featuring Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese dishes. Veganized versions of classic dishes including General Tso’s Tofu and Ma Po Tofu.
www.littleasiava.com3991 Glenside Dr.
(804) 303-9563
Little Nickel
Picadillo Stuffed Poblano Pepper and Build your own Beyond Burger!
orderlittlenickel.com4702 Forest Hill Ave in Southside
(804) 230-8743
Lutherburger
Burger spot with vegan option, vegan chicken sandwiches, waffle fries, and vegan shakes. Oh, and did we mention you can get a burger in between two vegan glazed doughnuts? Yup.
https://www.lutherburger.com/1931 Huguenot Rd. in North Chesterfield
Mellow Mushroom
Get the Mega Veggie without the cheese or sub Daiya vegan cheese, it’s loaded with all the veggie goodies and tofu!
mellowmushroom.com/store/richmond-carytown3012 W Cary St in Carytown
(804) 370-8210
The Mill
MEATLESS MONDAYS!
4023 MacArthur Avenue on Northside
themillrva.com(804) 716-1196
Mom’s Siam
Thai restaurant where many of the vegetarian dishes can be made vegan. Add tofu!
www.momsiam.com/2811 W. Cary St. in Carytown
(804) 359-7606
Ms. Bee’s Juice Bar
Cold press juices, smoothies, and a juice cleanse.
114 W. Brookland Park Blvd. in Northside
www.msbeesjuicebar.com
(804) 562-2693
Nate's Bagels
Finally a New York style bagel in RVA! Featuring a house-made cashew spread, vegan lox and vegan sausage!
21 South Allen Ave in the Fan
(804) 939-5311
Nomad Deli
Several vegan options at this little Northside deli including a Veggie Philly, fish sandwich, and Oyster Mushroom Poboy.
www.nomaddelicc.com207 W. Brookland Park in Northside
(804) 677-2736
North End Juice/North End Gelato
Enjoy fresh-pressed juices and smoothies. Most smoothies are vegan or can be made vegan. Plus try their vegan poke bowl.
www.northendjuiceco.com | https://www.northendjuiceco.com/gelato
718 N Cleveland St. in the Museum District
(804) 729-7340
NuVegan Cafe Richmond
All vegan soul food with so many options you won't know what to choose but be sure to get the drummies.
https://www.ilovenuvegan.com/417 W. Grace in the Downtown area near VCU
(804) 658-4322
Palani Drive
Hawaiian-inspired health-conscious food including vegan wraps, a veggie burger, and a breakfast burrito.
www.palanidrive.com
401 Libbie Ave in the West End
(804) 285-3200
PBR - Pizza & Beer of Richmond
Brick oven pizza with vegan cheese!
2553 West Cary Street in the Fan
https://www.pbrva.com/Pearl’s Cupcake Shoppe
Worth the drive to the West End for their delicious vegan options.
pearlsbakeshoppe.com5812 Grove Avenue in the far West End
(804) 285-2253
Perch
Can we say vegan crab cakes?
https://www.perchrva.com/2918 West Broad Street in Scott’s Addition
(804) 669-3344
Perk! Coffee and Lunchbox
Locally sourced coffee and tea, vegan desserts and the Buford Vegan Wrap.
www.perkbonair.com2620 Buford Road in Southside
(804) 320-7375
Philly Vegan
All vegan Philly cheesesteaks, delicious milkshakes, and fries. What more could you want?!
www.phillyvegan9.com/1126 Hull Street in Manchester
(804) 332-9157
Pizzabones
We’re beyond thrilled to have another pizza spot with a vegan option in town. Substitute cashew-based Unmoo cheese on any pizza.
www.pizzabonesrva.com2314 Jefferson Ave in Church Hill
(804) 499-3090
Pomona
Adorable gift shop and coffee shop serving coffee drinks and a Tofu Bahn Mi Hoagie, Beet Hummus and Vegetable Hoagie, and a few other vegan options, some that change with the seasons.
www.pomona-shop.com2025 Venable Street in Union Hill
(804) 918-3465
Proper Pie Company
Sweet and savory pies with a promise for a delicious vegan option and the soup is always vegan! (closed Monday and Tuesday)
2505 East Broad Street in Church Hill
(804)343-7437
https://www.properpieco.com/Quickness RVA
Delivery by bike to several places on this list!
quicknessrva.com/menus(804) 938-5021
Red Goat Pizza
Brought to you by the folks at Goatocado, enjoy vegan pizza with vegan cheese.
www.redgoatpizza.com/2930 C West Broad St. in Scott’s Addition
(804) 905-7437
Roastology
Do not sleep on the amazing jalapeño cheddar biscuits for a snack or breakfast. For lunch, try the Not-So Bahn Mi Sandwich or Vegan Grilled Cheez. Full coffee and non-coffee drink and pastry menu.
www.roastologycoffee.com2701 W. Cary St. in the Fan
(804) 918-6486
Roots Natural Kitchen
Fast casual eatery with nutritious bowls. Tofu and veggie are protein options.
www.rootsnaturalkitchen.com/939 W Grace St. near VCU
6602 W. Broad St. in West End
Ruby’s Scoops Ice Cream & Sweets
Guaranteed vegan ice cream and sorbet flavors daily. Try one in a milkshake!
http://www.rubyscoops.com/120 W. Brookland Park Blvd in Northside
(804) 912-1320
Saadia's Juicebox and Yoga Bar
A variety of healthy choices for those stressed from life's constant toxins. On the menu are healthful concoctions like the Minty Swiss, Eye Opener and Raspberry Turmeric in addition to smoothies, salads, acai bowls, chia pudding, baked goods, and wellness shots for those that need the extra kick.
www.saadiasjuicebox.com/ourmenu402 1/2 North 2nd Stree in Jackson Ward
(804) 299-0125
Sabai
Thai restaurant with a tropical vibe. Several vegetarian dishes with the option of tofu for protein.
sabairva.com2727 W. Broad St.
(804) 367-4992
Scoop
Make sure to get the Toasted Coconut ice cream with vegan hot fudge. The cones aren’t vegan so opt for a cup!
www.scooprva.com/403 Strawberry St. in the Fan
(804) 918-4455
Sen Organic Small Plate
“Bridging French and Vietnamese cuisine” this little place has many a lot of vegan options including a lemongrass tofu Bahn Mi and Vegan Pho.
www.senorganicsmallplate.com2901 West Cary St. in Carytown
(804) 355-0736
Soul N' Vinegar
"A small neighborhood food shop offering diverse foods for diverse peoples. Focused on selling healthy, affordable, packaged meals for everyone in the neighborhood."
2832 R Street in Church Hill
https://www.soulnvinegar.com/Soul Taco
Latin American flavors meet Southern food. Try the Sweet Potato & Black-eyed Peas taco minus the crema and cotija cheese.
www.soultacorva.comJackson Ward – 804,308-1010
321 N. 2nd Street
Shockoe Slip – 804-562-5763
1215 East Main Street
Station 2
Old firehouse turned restaurant serving burgers and other American fare. Beyond Burger or vegan black bean burger.
www.station2richmond.com2016 East Main St. near Church Hill
(804) 249-4702
Sticky Rice
Great tofu bowls, veggie sushi and a bucket of tots.
ilovestickyrice.com2232 West Main Street in the Fan
(804) 358-7870
Sugar & Twine Coffee Shop
Vegan sandwiches, vegan desserts, VEGAN BOMBS!
2928 West Cary Street in Carytown
(804) 204-1755
Sugar Shack
Vegan doughnuts. Need we say more!?
www.sugarshackdonuts.com1001 N. Lombardy St. near VCU
1931 Huguenot Rd. in North Chesterfield
Sweet Frog
Always a soy-based option for the vegans.
3137 West Cary St in Carytown
(804) 717-9107
Sweet Spot Ice Cream Cafe
Coconut and soy-based ice cream, sorbet, and vegan cones!
www.sweetspoticecream.com6 N. 18th St. in Shockoe Bottom
(804) 735-0710
True's Cultural Kitchen
Caribbean and soul food with a handful of vegan options including veggie tacos and African fried spinach.
www.truesculturalkitchen.com/415 West Grace Street in Downtown near VCU
(804) 918-4351
Union Market
Vegan Club or a TLT sandwich, fresh salads, and house-pickled local veggies.
www.unionmarketrva.com2306 Jefferson Ave in Church Hill
(804) 716-7233
WPA Bakery
Many vegan cakes and pies available. They also serve a vegan breakfast sandwich you need to try.
3414 Semmes Ave in Southside
(804) 477-6449
Yummvees
All vegan menu with made from scratch items like ribs, fresh pasta, and crab cakes. Round out your meal with a cocktail and dessert.
www.yummvees.com3511 Courthouse Road in Midlothian
(804) 447-0385
Zorch Pizza
Grab a vegan slice with pepperoni or a full pie at their brick and mortar shop. Check their website for operation hours.
www.zorchpizza.com/2923 West Cary St. in Carytown
(804) 562-0279
FOOD CARTS:
foodtruckcourt.com1115 Mobile Kitchen — Crispy vegan chicken sandwiches and cheez homies (home fries) made with Rooted Delights Cheddar. Make sure to get a side of their vegan hush puppies, too!
Boka Tako Truck — Asian tofu (hold the kimchee) and grilled eggplant tacos are amazing.
Davvero Gelato — Authentic dairy-free gelato and sorbet with alternating flavors.
Goatacado — A few great, fresh vegan options.
King of Pops — All natural, fresh fruit frozen pops. Several vegan options.
Pizza Tonight — Get your own fresh brick oven baked personal pizza with no cheese. Try the potato and fig.
Thai Cabin — Tofu drunken noodle and veggie pad thai lettuce wraps are so delicious.
Sammich — Try the ginger marinated tofu sandwich.
Sweeter Days — Amazing vegan bakery that does pop ups at the BIG Market on Saturdays. Try their funfetti cookies or cupcakes.
Zorch — Vegan slices!
FARMER’S MARKETS:
Carytown Farmers Market
Sundays 11 am – 3 pm, July through mid Nov.
Richmond Stadium 3201 Maplewood Ave. near Carytown
carytownmarket.comSt. Stephen’s Farmers Market
Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon, May 4 through Oct. 26.
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 6000 Grove Ave.
saintstephensrichmond.netRVA Big Market
Saturdays, 8 a,m.- 12 p.m.
Bryan Park, 4308 Hermitage Rd in Northside
growrva.comSouth of the James
Thursdays 4- 7 p.m., May through October.
Sundays – 10 a.m.- 1 p.m., November through April
Forest Hill Park, Forest Hill Ave & 42nd Street in Southside
growrva.com
Byrdhouse Market
Tuesdays 3:00 – 6:30, May – October
Behind the Randolph Community Center swimming pool at 1507 Grayland Ave. in Randolph
byrdhousemarket.blogspot.comLakeside Farmers Market
Saturdays, 9 a.m.- 12 p.m., Year-Round
6110 Lakeside Avenue in Northside
http://www.lakesidefarmersmarket.net/