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Best vegan restaurants in New Orleans

8 venues in New Orleans rated S to B for vegan, every tier backed by cited sources.

01
Breads On Oak restaurant, photo: Breads On Oak (業主)

Breads On Oak

New Orleans · Bakery · Brunch
VeganA+
GF·CoeliacD
VegA+
DairyA+
EggA+

This is a fully vegan bakery and cafe since 2018, using only plant-based ingredients. No animal products are present in the kitchen, making it safe for vegan diners. Offers organic artisan bread, pastries, and full breakfast/brunch/lunch menu.

02
I-tal Garden restaurant, photo: I-tal Garden (業主)

I-tal Garden

New Orleans · Vegan
VeganA+
GF·CoeliacB
VegA+
NutC
DairyA+
EggA+
ShellA+

The restaurant describes itself as 100% plant-based with organic, responsibly sourced ingredients, no animal products on the premises, and menu items explicitly labelled vegan (e.g. Vegan Soul Food Package, Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Platter). No non-vegan ingredients are used, making this structurally safe for vegan diners.

03
Sweet Soulfood restaurant, photo: Sweet Soulfood (業主)

Sweet Soulfood

New Orleans · Vegan
VeganA
GF·CoeliacE
VegE
DairyA
EggA
SoyE

Sweet Soulfood is a fully vegan restaurant. The official website describes the cuisine as 'vegan, organic, soy-free, and dairy-free', and every item on the menu is plant-based. This is a dedicated vegan kitchen by concept.

05
Illustrative photo for Shaya, photo: Casey DeViese on Unsplashstock

Shaya

Touro · Middle Eastern · Mediterranean
VeganB
GF·CoeliacB
VegE

Vegan options are clearly marked on the menu and staff are generally knowledgeable, often pointing out or starring those dishes. The kitchen is shared, so cross-contact with dairy is possible; one review noted dairy in the baba ganoush. Verify ingredients with staff.

07
True Food Kitchen restaurant, photo: True Food Kitchen (業主)

True Food Kitchen

New Orleans · Mediterranean · Vegan
VeganB
GF·CoeliacB
VegE

The menu clearly labels vegan dishes and staff can accommodate requests. However, the kitchen is shared and cross-contamination is possible. Some menu items (like the GF pizza crust) may contain hidden dairy, so verify with staff.

08
Meals From the Heart Cafe restaurant, photo: Meals From the Heart Cafe (業主)

Meals From the Heart Cafe

New Orleans · Cafe · Seafood
VeganB
GF·CoeliacB
VegE
DairyE
EggE

Offers vegan versions of New Orleans classics like vegan beignets (made without eggs or dairy) and vegan crab cakes. There is a separate vegetarian/vegan menu. The kitchen is shared with traditional meat dishes, so cross-contamination is possible for strict vegans.