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 Churchill
(804) 592-3138
Bellytimber
Restaurant and bar, get the brick oven pizza with Daiya cheese.
1401 Main Street in the Fan
(804) 592-5592
Bev’s Ice Cream
Delicious dairy-free sorbet option.
2911 West Cary Street in Carytown
(804) 204-2387
Bottoms Up Pizza
A family-friendly pizza joint with fluffy crust, fresh veggies, and now offering Daiya cheese!
9031 West Broad St in Shockoe Bottom
(804) 592-5592
Boulevard Burger and Brew
Eatery serving a vegan burger, vegan "fish and chips", craft beer, and vegan milkshakes! Indoor and outdoor seating.
1300 North Boulevard in Scotts Addition
(804) 367-3838
Carytown Burgers and Fries
The place to go when you crave a deep fried veggie burger like there’s no tomorrow. Top with tater tots and 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
The Cask
Just one vegan option, the Tempeh Reuben (hold the cheese), but it’s worth the stop combined with a delicious cold draft beer.
www.thecaskrva.com206 S. Robinson St. in the Fan
(804) 355-2402
Champion Brewing Company - RVA
They always use a vegan clarifying agent so the beer is good to go! Also a host to punk shows and local events.
https://www.facebook.com/championrva/401 East Grace St. downtown
(804) 344-5108
Charm School Ice Cream Shop
Vegan options guaranteed! They even have vegan magic shell (what?!) and homemade cones!
311 West Broad Street Downtown
Call for hours
(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
Citizen
Great spot downtown for brunch, lunch and dinner. We love the Roasted Butternut Sandwich and their tofu scramble!!
www.citizenrva.com1203 E Main Street downtown
(804) 780-9038
Chow House
The Health Nut sandwich is a delicious version of the Bahn mi with a peanut sauce served with raw kale salad. Occasional vegan specials too!
1201 W. Main St in the Fan
(804) 355-2469
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
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 buckwheat pancakes for brunch. The fried vegan “calamari” is amazing. Also the tofu lettuce wraps, carrot ginger soup, and kale salad!
thedailykitchenandbar.com2934 W Cary St. in Carytown
(804) 342-8990
DeLuca Gelato
Delicious sorbetto with 13 delicious and amazing vegan flavors (the cones are vegan too)
delucagelato.com1362 Gaskins Rd far West End
(804) 741-3202
Doner Kabob
Fava bean falafel with fresh pita and pickles!
3459 W. Cary St. in Carytown
(804) 308-2611
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
Extreme Pizza
Soy cheese, yes! Try Pandora’s Box vegan style.
extremepizza.com941 West Broad Street in the Fan near VCU
(804) 359-2030
Fresca
All vegetarian and delicious! get the BBQ on the 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)
Gwarbar
Vegan kool ranch chips, buffalo cauliflower and a hail seitan sandwich and you’re all set!
www.gwarbar.com217 W. Clay St. in Jackson Ward
(804) 918-9352
Harrison Street Coffee Shop
Best BBQ tofu and lentil burger in town, in addition to brunch and sandwiches.
www.harrisonstcafe.com402 North Harrison Street in the Fan near VCU
(804) 359-8060
Heritage
Go for Sunday brunch to get the Big Hot Vegan Mess and a Teetotaler ginger beer.
www.heritagerva.com1627 W. Main St. in the Fan
(804) 353-4060
Ipanema
So many options, so little time. Start with the Tofu Ceasar Salad and be sure to try a vegan dessert!
ipanemaveg.com917 West Grace Street in the Fan near VCU
(804) 213-0190
Kuba 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, veggie sandwiches, sides and coffee. Try the Vandenbergheimer Sandwich with hippie greens!
lamplightercoffee.com-116 S. Addison St in the Fan
(804) 728-2292
-26 N. Morris St. in the Fan near VCU
Full food and coffee menu.
(804) 308-1102
-1719 Summit Ave Roastery Scott’s Addition.
(804) 447-2648 – get your pour-over and a grab and go sandwich.
Mellow Mushroom
Mean Bird
A pick-up and take to go joint. They have vegan "fried chicken" made from veggies, grains and herbs fried in a separate fryer available in buckets or as a sandwich. The cajun fries, brussels sprouts and collards are all vegan and delicious!
2227 West Main St in the Fan
(804) 447-7787
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
Mojo’s
Try the Seitan Philly Cheesesteak for lunch or dinner.
mojotogo.com/welcome733 West Cary Street in the Fan near VCU
(804) 644-6676
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
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
Pelon’s Baja Grill
Delicious breakfast and lunch burritos with Gardein, soy chorizo, or cajun friend tofu as well as Daiya cheese and tofutti sour cream!
www.pelonsbajagrill.com2231 Dabney Road in the West End
(804) 562-4187
Perk! Coffee and Lunchbox
Locally sourced coffee and tea, vegan desserts and the Lillian tofu sandwich.
www.perkbonair.com2620 Buford Road Southside
(804) 320-7375
Phoenix Garden
All vegetarian Vietnamese food. The most amazing pho and bahn mi, you’ve gotta to go at least once. Closed Mondays.
phoenixgarden.net7103 Brook Road Northside
(804) 266-8100
Proper Pie Company
Sweet and savory pies with a promise for a delicious vegan option and the soup is always vegan!
2505 East Broad Street
(804)343-7437
Quickness RVA
Delivery by bike to several places on this list!
quicknessrva.com/menus(804) 938-5021
Relay Foods
Online local markets, artisans, and farmers’ products. Multiple pick up sites.
relayfoods.comSaadia'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 Street. in Jackson Ward
(804) 299-0125
Sen Organic Small Plate
“Bridging French and Vietnamese cuisine” this little place has several great vegan options including a lemongrass tofu Bahn Mi and vegan Pho.
www.senorganicsmallplate.com2901 West Cary St. in Carytown
(804) 355-0736
Sticky Rice
Great tofu bowls, veggie sushi and a bucket of tots.
ilovestickyrice.com2232 West Main Street in the Fan
(804) 358-7870
Stoplight Gelato
Always a non-dairy sorbetto or gelato option!
405 Brook Road in Jackson Ward
(804) 644-9400
Sugar & Twine Coffee Shop
Vegan sandwiches, vegan desserts, VEGAN BOMBS!
2928 West Cary Street in Carytown
(804) 204-1755
Strange Matter
Restaurant and arcade by day, music venue by night. Dedicated to serving the vegan with many breakfast, sandwich and appetizer options. Try the vegan buffalo wings or challenge yourself to the Revenge.
www.strangematterrva.com929 W. Grace Street in the Fan by VCU
(804)447-4763
Shoredog Cafe
Tofu scramble or tofu “egg” patty and Lamplighter coffee for breakfast but no vegan lunch or dinner options.
435 Ridge Road far West End
(804) 716-0999
Sweet Frog
Always a soy based peanut butter option for the vegans.
3137 West Cary St in Carytown or 815 West Cary St. near VCU
(804) 717-9107
Union Market
Harvest tofu or a TLT sandwich, fresh salads, and house pickled local veggies.
www.unionmarketrva.com2306 Jefferson Ave in Church Hill
(804) 716-7233
WPA Bakery
Vegan donuts every Sunday and many vegan cakes and pies available.
The Southside location serves a vegan breakfast sandwich you need to try.
2707 East Marshall St in Church Hill or 3414 Semmes Ave Southside
(804) 716-9797 or (804) 477-6449
ZZaamm!
Spicy tofu bowl with your choice of Korean fixins.
3300 West Cary St. in Carytown
(804) 447-3818
FOOD CARTS:
foodtruckcourt.comBoka Tako Truck —Asian tofu (hold the kimchee) and grilled eggplant tacos are amazing.
GoGoVeganGo - All Vegan food truck featuring the Beyond Burger, Pad Thai Fries and specials along the way!
Goatacado — A few great, fresh vegan options. The Athena quinoa bowl (hold the cheese) is amazing! Now has a brick and mortar location at 1823 West Main St..
King of Pops — All natural, fresh fruit frozen pops. Several vegan options.
Mean Bird – Veggie Bird fried chick’n, crispy brussels sprouts, and Cajun fries are the favorites!
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
FARMER’S MARKETS:
Carytown Farmers Market
Sundays 11 am – 3 pm, July through mid Nov.
Richmond Stadium 3201 Maplewood Ave.
Richmond, VA 23221
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.netHardywood Farmers Market
Wednesdays, 4-8 p.m., May 8 through Dec. 4.
Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, 2408 Ownby Lane
South of the James
Saturdays 8am-12pm, May 4 through Dec. 7
Forest Hill Park
Forest Hill Ave & 42nd Street
Richmond, VA 23225
growrva.comByrdhouse Market
Tuesdays3:00 – 6:30, May – October
Behind the Randolph Community Center swimming pool at 1507 Grayland Ave.
Richmond, VA 23220
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