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.
1Bouldin Creek CafeReaders' choice, 2026
2Casa de LuzReaders' runner-up, 2026
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.
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The top 6
How we rankPhoto: bouldincreekcafe.com 1Bouldin Creek Cafe
Austin- Won Best of ATX 2026 for vegan and vegetarian, voted by readers [1]
- #9 on Visit Austin's vegan and vegetarian list (2025) [2]
- KUT (2024): “Bouldin has eclectic, "Old-Austin-y" vibes, an entirely vegetarian menu and is, dare I say, reasonably priced.” [3]
- Where
- 1900 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
- Phone
- (512) 416-1601
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Photo: casadeluz.org 2Casa de Luz
Vegetarian restaurant · Austin- Runner-up in Best of ATX 2026 for vegan and vegetarian, voted by readers [1]
- #11 on Visit Austin's vegan and vegetarian list (2025) [2]
- KUT (2024): “Casa de Luz isn't a restaurant, per se. It's a health-focused community center that offers breathwork and yoga classes, retreats that promise to heal your inner child, and yes, vegan food.” [3]
- Eater Austin (2016): “This crunchy old-Austin hippie holdover in Zilker is entirely vegan and gluten-free.” [4]
- Where
- 1701 Toomey Rd, Austin, TX 78704
- Phone
- (512) 476-2535
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12 more · A to Z
Photo: eldoradocafeatx.com Eldorado Cafe
Tex-Mex restaurant · Austin- Where
- 3300 W Anderson Ln, Austin, TX 78757
- Phone
- (512) 420-2222
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- Arlo's Curbside2337 E Cesar Chavez St, AustinOpen now until 11:30 PM
- Community Vegan1124 E 11th St, Austin
- Flower Child3300 Bee Caves Rd, West Lake HillsClosed for the day
- Lick It Up East Austin2421 Webberville Rd, Austin
Mission Burger Co.2 locations: Austin
- 2209 S Congress Ave2209 S Congress Ave, Austin
- 1200 Barbara Jordan Blvd1200 Barbara Jordan Blvd, Austin
- Nissi Vegan Mexican Cuisine VegMex1106 E 11th St Ste C6, Austin
- Sweetgreen3300 N Interstate 35, Austin
- The Vegan Nom2324 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin
- Vegan Nom Truck913 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin
- Veracruz All Natural2401 Winsted Ln, Austin
No longer open
- Cool Beans, 2614 E Cesar Chavez St has closed.
- Lick It Up - South, 10542 Menchaca Rd has closed.
- Queeney'z Kitchen, 1716 Howard Ln has closed.
- Somnio's Cafe, 1807 S 1st St has closed.
- Sunny's Backyard, 3526 E 7th St has closed.
- The Great Y'all, 1208 Chicon St has closed.
- Veggie Heaven, 1914 Guadalupe St has closed.
- Whyld's Vegan Kitchen, 2324 E Cesar Chavez St has closed.
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.
What changed
- Whyld's Vegan Kitchen closed
- Veggie Heaven closed
- The Great Y'all closed
- Sunny's Backyard closed
- Somnio's Cafe closed
- Queeney'z Kitchen closed
- Lick It Up - South closed
- Cool Beans closed
Questions
- 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
- 1Best of ATX, Best of ATX 2026: Readers’ Choice Winners - Austin Monthly Magazine, 2026. Checked Oct 7, 2026. Archived copy.
- 2Visit Austin, Best Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants in Austin, TX - Food & Drink, January 2025. Checked Oct 11, 2026. Archived copy.
- 3KUT, 16 great vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Austin, November 2024. Checked Oct 11, 2026. Archived copy.
- 4Eater Austin, Best Vegan Restaurants in Austin, May 2016. Checked Oct 11, 2026. Archived copy.
- 5the MICHELIN Guide, https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/texas/austin_2958315/restaurants/the-plate-michelin, 2026. Checked Oct 7, 2026. Archived copy.
- 6Do512, Vegan & Vegetarian Food in Austin. Checked Oct 11, 2026.
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