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The best vegan and vegetarian in Austin

Bouldin Creek Cafe leads our ranking for vegan and vegetarian in Austin. Readers voted it first in Best of ATX in 2026. Casa de Luz and Fabrik come next.

  1. 1Bouldin Creek CafeReaders' choice, 2026
  2. 2Casa de LuzReaders' runner-up, 2026
  3. 3FabrikNamed by the MICHELIN Guide

35 vegan and vegetarian restaurants are open in and around Austin. The top 6 are ranked first; the rest follow.

Ranked by Guide2 from readers’ polls, critics and local food writers (how we rank). Updated October 11, 2026. No restaurant pays to be listed or ranked.

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How we rank

Nobody at Guide2 scores the food. The ranking adds up what Austin’s own judges have said in public: readers’ polls count most, then critics’ standing lists, then local press and food writers. Every point is numbered and listed under Sources below. The full method.

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What is the best vegan and vegetarian in Austin?
Bouldin Creek Cafe. Won Best of ATX 2026 for vegan and vegetarian, voted by readers; #9 on Visit Austin's vegan and vegetarian list (2025). Casa de Luz and Fabrik come next.
How many vegan and vegetarian restaurants are in Austin?
35 are open in and around Austin as of October 2026, including Arlo's, Arlo's Curbside, BBQ Revolution, Bouldin Creek Cafe, Casa de Luz and 30 more.
Which vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Austin take reservations?
1 take online bookings: Eldorado Cafe. The rest are walk-in or by phone.
Where can I order vegan and vegetarian online in Austin?
14 have online ordering on their own websites: Arlo's Curbside, Bouldin Creek Cafe, Casa de Luz, Community Vegan, Eldorado Cafe, Flower Child, Lick It Up East Austin, Mission Burger Co. and 6 more.
Is Cool Beans in Austin still open?
No. Cool Beans has closed. For vegan and vegetarian nearby, see the list above.
Is Lick It Up - South in Austin still open?
No. Lick It Up - South has closed. For vegan and vegetarian nearby, see the list above.
Is Queeney'z Kitchen in Austin still open?
No. Queeney'z Kitchen has closed. For vegan and vegetarian nearby, see the list above.
Is Somnio's Cafe in Austin still open?
No. Somnio's Cafe has closed. For vegan and vegetarian nearby, see the list above.
Is Sunny's Backyard in Austin still open?
No. Sunny's Backyard has closed. For vegan and vegetarian nearby, see the list above.
Is The Great Y'all in Austin still open?
No. The Great Y'all has closed. For vegan and vegetarian nearby, see the list above.
Is Veggie Heaven in Austin still open?
No. Veggie Heaven has closed. For vegan and vegetarian nearby, see the list above.
Is Whyld's Vegan Kitchen in Austin still open?
No. Whyld's Vegan Kitchen has closed. For vegan and vegetarian nearby, see the list above.

Sources

  1. 1Best of ATX, Best of ATX 2026: Readers’ Choice Winners - Austin Monthly Magazine, 2026. Checked Oct 7, 2026. Archived copy.
  2. 2Visit Austin, Best Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants in Austin, TX - Food & Drink, January 2025. Checked Oct 11, 2026. Archived copy.
  3. 3KUT, 16 great vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Austin, November 2024. Checked Oct 11, 2026. Archived copy.
  4. 4Eater Austin, Best Vegan Restaurants in Austin, May 2016. Checked Oct 11, 2026. Archived copy.
  5. 5the MICHELIN Guide, https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/texas/austin_2958315/restaurants/the-plate-michelin, 2026. Checked Oct 7, 2026. Archived copy.
  6. 6Do512, Vegan & Vegetarian Food in Austin. Checked Oct 11, 2026.

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