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Best vegetarian restaurants in Minneapolis

15 venues in Minneapolis rated S to B for vegetarian, every tier backed by cited sources.

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Dreamstate Cafe restaurant, photo: Dreamstate Cafe (業主)

Dreamstate Cafe

Minneapolis · Vegan
VegA+
GF·CoeliacC
VeganA
DairyA
EggA

The venue is 100% vegan, which also covers vegetarian. Multiple sources explicitly label it as 'all vegan' and '100% plant based'. Everything on the menu is vegetarian.

Mon7am to 7pm
Tue7am to 7pm
Wed7am to 7pm
Thu7am to 7pm
Fri7am to 7pm
Sat9am to 3pm (brunch)
Sun9am to 3pm (brunch)
EvidenceOpen evidence file
02
Hard Times Cafe restaurant, photo: Hard Times Cafe (業主)

Hard Times Cafe

Minneapolis · Vegetarian · Bakery
VegA
GF·CoeliacC
VeganB
DairyC
EggE

Hard Times Cafe's own Facebook page and Wikipedia article describe it as a worker-owned vegetarian cafe that has operated since 1992. A personal blog calls it all-vegetarian with vegan options, and multiple HappyCow reviewers confirm that the menu contains many vegetarian and vegan items. The cafe is structurally designed as a vegetarian restaurant, though shared equipment is used for both vegetarian and vegan dishes. A dedicated vegetarian kitchen makes this a strongly trusted choice.

03
VegA
GF·CoeliacB
VeganA
NutE
DairyA
EggA
SoyC
ShellA
PescA
KetoE

The menu labels vegetarian items with a V, and many dishes are naturally plant-based. Ethiopian cuisine, the style served here, has a tradition of offering many vegetarian options. Staff members can assist diners in selecting vegetarian choices.

04
Trio Plant- Based restaurant, photo: Trio Plant- Based (業主)

Trio Plant- Based

Minneapolis · Vegan
VegA
GF·CoeliacC
VeganA
NutC
DairyA
EggA
SoyC
ShellA
HalalE
KosherE
FODMAPE
PescA
KetoE

As a fully vegan restaurant, every dish is automatically vegetarian. No animal products are used in the kitchen, so all menu items are suitable for vegetarians without any special ordering needed.

06
Salt & Flour Kitchen restaurant, photo: Salt & Flour Kitchen (業主)

Salt & Flour Kitchen

Minneapolis · Italian
VegB
GF·CoeliacB
VeganB
DairyB

Vegetarian items on the dinner menu carry a V mark. The kitchen is not dedicated to vegetarian preparation. A dedicated tag for vegetarians appears in the menu's coding, meaning the venue labels dishes clearly. Shared equipment and kitchen space make cross-contact possible, as with other allergens. The labelling provides a reliable starting point.

07
112 Eatery restaurant, photo: 112 Eatery (業主)

112 Eatery

Minneapolis · Vietnamese
VegB
GF·CoeliacB
VeganC
NutC
DairyC
FODMAPE

The venue has a colour-coded menu marking vegetarian options. A 2011 blog review (cited as outdated) noted the server navigated vegetarian offerings well and the kitchen would modify dishes (e.g., pastas cooked with vegetables, sandwich sans meat). Modern community reports confirm a diet-marked menu and knowledgeable staff. Shared kitchen with meat dishes.

08
Bluestem Bar restaurant, photo: Bluestem Bar (業主)

Bluestem Bar

Minneapolis · Vegan
VegB
GF·CoeliacB
VeganB
DairyE

Vegetarian options are clearly marked on the menu. The kitchen is shared with meat dishes, so cross-contact risk exists but the venue provides clear marked choices.

09
Bar La Grassa restaurant, photo: Bar La Grassa (業主)

Bar La Grassa

Minneapolis · Italian
VegB
GF·CoeliacB
VeganB
NutC
DairyC
EggE
ShellE

The menu offers a substantial number of vegetarian options. Many dishes are pasta, vegetable, and cheese-based, including Butternut Squash (marked vegetarian, GF) and Roasted Beet Pesto (contains cheese and hazelnuts), along with several cheese-focused items. At least one dish on the online ordering menu explicitly carries a vegetarian label alongside other dietary labels. No dedicated vegetarian preparation area has been reported. Italian cuisine by its nature includes many vegetarian choices. Because the kitchen is shared with meat dishes, cross-contact remains possible.

10
Modern Times restaurant, photo: Modern Times (業主)

Modern Times

Minneapolis · Brunch
VegB
GF·CoeliacD
VeganB

Menu items are marked vegetarian/vegan and staff can advise on plant-based dishes. Shared kitchen with no dedicated equipment noted; cross-contamination with animal products is possible.

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun9:00 am - 5:00 pm
EvidenceOpen evidence file
11
World Street Kitchen restaurant, photo: World Street Kitchen (業主)

World Street Kitchen

Minneapolis ·
VegB
GF·CoeliacD
VeganC
NutC
DairyB
EggC
SoyC
ShellE
PescB

Multiple menu items are vegetarian or can be adapted, and the menu includes a vegetarian icon. Staff knowledge about dairy content is noted. A shared kitchen with meat and fish is standard, but the venue is generally accommodating for vegetarian diners.

12
Hen House Eatery restaurant, photo: Hen House Eatery (業主)

Hen House Eatery

Minneapolis · Brunch · Cafe · €⁠€
VegB
GF·CoeliacB
VeganB
NutE
DairyE
EggE

The venue has a big American diner menu that clearly includes vegetarian items (omelets, pancakes, salads) and a separate vegan section. Staff are described as helpful and friendly. No specific vegetarian-dedicated equipment or prep area is mentioned; the kitchen is shared with meat dishes. Vegetarians should confirm modifications with their server.

Mon7:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Tue7:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Wed7:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Thu7:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Fri7:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Sat7:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Sun7:00 AM to 2:00 PM
EvidenceOpen evidence file
13
Hewing Hotel restaurant, photo: Hewing Hotel (業主)

Hewing Hotel

Minneapolis · Fine dining
VegB
GF·CoeliacC
VeganB
NutE
DairyC

The event menu marks items with (V) for vegetarian, and Tullibee's regular menu offers several vegetarian-friendly dishes like a Vegan Breakfast Sausage and various salads. No dedicated prep area is noted. Reliable for most vegetarian diners; those with strict needs should confirm with staff.