Eating meat-free hasn’t always been easy, but in Sacramento, it’s a piece of (vegan) cake.
Our local food scene is as vibrant as ever, so it’s no surprise there are a slew of local chefs serving up fresh, vegetarian bites across town. From vegetarian barbecue to scrumptious vegan tacos, check out these restaurants serving up meat-free fare in the Farm-to-Fork Capital.
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Photo by Pure Soul Plant-based Eats
🍊 The brunch bunch
Pure Soul Plant Based Eats , 6415 Elvas Ave. | Looking for vegan comfort food? you’ve come to the right place. Try this: Beyond taco, Caribbean comfort bowl + strawberry lemonade.
Veg Cafe & Bar , 2431 J St. | Luxury meets sustainability at this Midtown eatery. Try this: fried green tomatoes, impossible quesadilla + blue butterfly iced tea.
🍕 Casual eating
Vegan Deadly Sins , 900 15th St. | No visit is complete without ordering some boba (made with non-dairy milk of course) at this vegan Chinese restaurant. Try this: fried pumpkin, Mongolian vegan beef + mango slush with boba.
Anna’s Vegan Cafe , 3500 Stockton Blvd. | With the option to dine-in back on the menu after 2+ years, now is the perfect time to stop by. Try this: wonton, orange nuggets + Thai iced tea.
Noble Vegetarian , 5049 College Oak Dr., Ste. A | From rice and noodles to burgers and baguettes, this place has something for all hungers. Try this: Saigon rolls, lemongrass vegeken + apple cider.
Plant Power Fast Food , 1100 R St. | Quick eats like burgers and wraps are the stars of this vegan fast food joint’s menu.
Loving Hut , 8355 Elk Grove Blvd., Ste. 800, Elk Grove | Each Loving Hut location has a unique vegan menu — this one features tasty Asian-inspired dishes.
Vegan Plate , 1821 Douglas Blvd., Ste. C-5, Roseville | Hosting friends or family? Snag a party platter that feeds 8-12 people.
Sunflower Drive-In , 10344 Fair Oaks Blvd. | Stop by for lunch and grab a Nutburger or falafel to satisfy your cravings.
Nothing beats a good burger and a cool drink.
Photo by Burger Patch
🌙 Late-night bites
Burger Patch Midtown , 2301 K St., Ste. 101 | Described by patrons as a “vegan In-N-Out”, one bite is all it takes to understand why this restaurant has been voted one of the best in the city multiple times over the past few years. Try this: Patch slaw, bac’n Patch burger + organic blackberry lemonade.
🌮 Food trucks
Vegan Circus | Snag plant-based versions of your fair food faves — like corn dogs and funnel cakes.
Rabbit Food Revolution | These plant-based burgers and fries will have you parked out front of the mobile eatery, ready to order a second meal.
🍸 Date night
Andy Nguyen’s Vegetarian Restaurant , 2007 Broadway | Authentic Vietnamese cuisine takes center stage at this eatery. Try this: lemongrass garlic tofu square, inner peace + green matcha tea.
Mantra , 1870 Prairie City Rd., Ste. 500, Folsom | Tantalizing dishes abound at this recently-opened Indian restaurant.