Best vegan restaurants in Austin

Mission Burger Co.

Austin · Vegan · Vegetarian · €⁠€

Fully vegan restaurant – no animal products are used in the kitchen at all; all ingredients are plant-based. Multiple sources confirm the 100% vegan status, including the HappyCow category, an Eater article, and a VegOut article.

The Vegan Yacht

Austin · Vegan · Vegetarian · €

The Vegan Yacht is a 100% plant-based venue, confirmed by all sources. Its name declares a vegan identity. HappyCow lists it as a 'Vegan Restaurant' with all items vegan. The venue's own website describes 'plant-based goodness' and awards for best vegan burrito. No animal products are used on premises, making it verifiably safe for vegans.

ATXFOODCO.

Austin · Vegan · Vegetarian · €⁠€

100% plant-based kitchen; no animal products on premises. Confirmed by the venue's own branding and multiple independent reviews.

Bistro Vonish

Austin · Vegan · Vegetarian · €⁠€

100% vegan food truck with a completely plant-based kitchen; no animal products on premises. Multiple independent sources confirm the venue is fully vegan.

Nori

Austin · Vegan · Vegetarian · €⁠€⁠€

Fully vegan restaurant (plant-based Japanese). No animal products on premises, making the kitchen 100% dedicated to vegan cooking. Multiple independent HappyCow and FindMeGF reviews confirm the strictly vegan menu.

Revolution Vegan Kitchen

Austin · Vegan · Vegetarian · €⁠€

The restaurant is 100% vegan, with no animal products on the premises. This is confirmed by the venue name, Atly listing, and World Vegan blog guide.

Arlo's Junior

Austin · Vegan · Vegetarian · €⁠€

The entire restaurant is vegan; all menu items are plant-based. This constitutes a 100% dedicated kitchen for vegan (no animal products on premises). Multiple independent sources confirm the vegan designation.

Casa de Luz Village

Zilker · Vegan · Vegetarian

The entire menu is whole-plant cuisine with no animal products. The venue is described as an organic/vegan educational community center. Community reviews consistently describe meals as vegan, and the kitchen philosophy excludes processed oils, artificial additives, and all animal-derived ingredients.

Li'l Nonna's

Austin · Vegan · Pizza · €⁠€

Fully vegan restaurant; all sources describe it as a vegan pizza joint with no animal products on the premises. The kitchen is 100% vegan-dedicated, structurally eliminating animal ingredients.

The Vegan Nom

Austin · Vegan · Vegetarian · €

The Vegan Nom is a 100% plant-based vegan taco truck (owner Chris Rios is vegan). All menu items are vegan. Multiple independent sources confirm the entire menu is vegan.

Bouldin Creek Cafe

Austin · Vegetarian · Vegan · €

Venue is a woman-owned vegan/vegetarian restaurant, indicating owner/chef-led commitment to plant-based cuisine. While not a dedicated vegan kitchen, the entire menu ethos and insider-led practices significantly reduce cross-contamination risk for vegan orders.

COMMUNITY Kitchen + Taproom

West Austin Ng · Vegan · Vegetarian

This is an entirely vegan kitchen and taproom. Every dish on the menu is plant-based, including the 'sirloin steak', chopped 'brisket' sliders, baked mac & cheeze, and milkshakes. The venue brands itself as 'COMMUNITY VEGAN'. Multiple HappyCow vegan reviewers describe everything as fully vegan. No animal products are used in the kitchen, which means cross-contamination with meat or dairy is not a concern. The owner and staff are deeply engaged with the vegan community. Several reviewers note the food is 'all vegan' and that the restaurant aims to make vegans feel safe. However, individual dishes are not marked with per-item vegan symbols on the menu, and there is no third-party vegan accreditation.

Flower Child

Downtown Austin · Vegan · Vegetarian · €⁠€

Vegan options are clearly marked on the menu, and the HappyCow listing confirms a vegan-friendly designation with multiple vegan bowl and wrap choices. Staff are described as helpful with dietary needs. However, the kitchen is shared with meat and dairy dishes, so cross-contamination risk exists. Vegan desserts are not available (GF desserts only).

Happy Chicks

Austin · Chicken · €

Vegan chicken options (tenders, nuggets, sandwich, wrap) are available, and sauces are marked 'v = vegan' on the menu. However, the fries are battered with egg (not vegan), the kitchen is shared with real chicken, and one reviewer found a real chicken nugget mixed in with their vegan nuggets. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged.

Modern Market Eatery - Frost Tower

Downtown Austin · Cafe · Pizza · €⁠€

The menu uses a V icon to identify vegan items. Several dishes carry the mark: Edamame Hummus, the Buddha Bowl, Curry Sweet Potato soup, and sides such as Fire Roasted Veggies, Rice & Quinoa, Cauliflower Rice, Kettle Chips, and Gluten-Free Toast. Several dressings are also marked: Peanut Mango, Citrus Vinaigrette, EVO & Red Wine Vinegar, and Basil Balsamic Vin. Most bottled drinks, along with the GF Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Cranberry cookies, are labeled as well. Sandwiches and pizzas do not carry the vegan mark. The kitchen is shared, and no equipment dedicated solely to vegan preparation is mentioned. This venue is a suitable option for vegans comfortable navigating a shared kitchen space.

Two Hands

Austin · · €⁠€

Vegan items are marked on the menu, with labels such as "dairy free, vegan" or "dairy free, gluten free, vegan." The kitchen is shared with non-vegan ingredients and does not have a dedicated vegan preparation area. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged.

1886 Cafe & Bakery

Austin · Bakery · Brunch · €⁠€

A vegan blog from 2017 reported a dedicated vegan sandwich on the menu, described as a grilled tomato, corn, avocado, arugula, and jalapeño veganaise on an onion roll. The venue's current menu, linked from the official site, does not show vegan markings. No dedicated vegan kitchen or fryer is noted. HappyCow does not list this venue as vegan or vegan-friendly.

Arriba Abajo

Austin · Mexican · €⁠€

The official menu marks several items as 'plant based' (e.g., House Chips, Guacamole, Horchata French Toast). No dedicated vegan kitchen or equipment reported. The venue appears to accommodate vegan requests through a shared kitchen with awareness.

Culinary Dropout

Austin · Brunch · €⁠€

The menu lists a 'Spicy Vegan Curry' with griddled sweet potato, eggplant, snap pea, bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, and black rice. Some salads can be adapted. Spinach.guide rates vegan friendliness as 'E' (poor), noting only 2-3 dishes and basic staff understanding. It also reports that vegan options are not always available. No dedicated vegan prep area is mentioned.

Industry

Austin · Brunch · €⁠€

Menu marks vegan items with a 'V' code. No evidence of dedicated prep area or fryer exists; the kitchen is shared with non-vegan items. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged.

Local Foods -- 2nd Street District

Austin · Vegan · Vegetarian · €⁠€

Vegan items are marked VG on the chain's menus, and one FindMeGlutenFree reviewer noted vegan options. No dedicated vegan preparation area is mentioned; shared kitchen with cross-contamination possible.

The Baked Bear

Austin · Bakery · €

Menu explicitly lists 'Vegan Chocolate Chip' ice cream (oat milk based) and two 'Vegan/Gluten-Free' cookies. Toppings include Nutella and almonds which are not vegan. Shared kitchen with dairy and egg products. One FMGF reviewer confirms the oat milk ice cream worked for dairy-free/vegan needs.

The Roosevelt Room

Austin · · €⁠€⁠€

The official menu marks several food items as v (vegan) and vg (vegetarian). No evidence of dedicated equipment or separate prep area. Shared kitchen with cross-contamination risk.