The best Vegetarian & Vegan restaurants in America

Pure vegetarian kitchens, thalis and vegan friendly menus.

32 hand picked restaurants · Updated October 2026

Quick answer

Editor selections for Vegetarian & Vegan across the USA include (alphabetical, checked October 2026):

  • Annapurna Simply Vegetarian (Chicago): Devon Avenue vegetarian staple for dosas, thalis, and chaat
  • Besharam (San Francisco Bay Area): Bold Gujarati vegetarian cooking from chef Heena Patel in Dogpatch
  • Bhuna (Portland): Kashmiri small plates and rice bowls in Nob Hill
  • Bombay Street Kitchen (Orlando): Street food and South Indian small plates in a bright, cheerful room
  • Cafe Maharani (Honolulu): Sibling-run Moiliili institution serving family recipes nightly
  • Chai Pani Decatur (Metro Atlanta): Downtown Decatur's lively home for Indian street snacks and thalis
  • Chennai Chettinaad Palace (Greater Phoenix): Fiery Chettinad cooking and crisp dosas in North Phoenix
  • Desi PDX (Portland): Gluten-free Indian cooking with Pacific Northwest ingredients

Our picks are based on authentic flavor, consistent quality, hospitality and community love. Sponsored placements are always labeled, and the list is unranked. How we choose.