Atlanta Vegan And Vegan-Friendly Restaurant Guide
This Atlanta vegan restaurant guide is for anyone looking for good vegan plant-based eats. Anything from vegan breakfast or brunch options to fantastic vegan dinners and desserts; for Atlanta natives and visitors alike.
These are our favorite places in the city to eat plant-based meals. Over 30+ of the best vegan and vegetarian-friendly restaurants, vegan food trucks, cafes and vegan bakeries in the city.

Number one question we get asked all the time living in the South? Is Atlanta vegan and vegetarian-friendly? in the immortal words of Andre 3000 "the south as something to say", and Atlanta has something to say about the ever growing list of vegan and vegetarian restaurants here in Atlanta.
These are our favorite places in the city to eat. We hope you'll discover some gems like La Semilla and vegan favorites Slutty Vegan or rediscover some vegan plant-based classics like Cafe Sunflower.
We never recommend a restaurant we haven’t eaten at ourselves. Check back often as we are constantly trying new vegan restaurants to share with you all.
Check back often as we'll be constantly adding new restaurants and stores that cater to vegans and gluten-free eaters.
* V stands for entirely Vegan
* VF stands for Vegan-friendly: businesses that have vegan-friendly options for vegan guests to enjoy.
* G stands for entirely Gluten-free and GF are Gluten-free-friendly.
* ISTP - inside I-285 perimeter and OTP - outside of the perimeter of Atlanta
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- Vegan Juice, Coffee, Smoothies & Bar Spots
- Vegan Breakfast And Brunch In Atlanta
- Vegan Lunch And Dinner Restaurants In Atlanta
- Black-Owned Vegan Restaurants In Atlanta
- Vegan Desserts
- Vegan Friendly Grocery Stores
- Honorable Mentions
- Things To Do
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- Vegan Airport Snacks
- More Vegan City Guides
Disclosure: As always all restaurant menus are subject to change so please read all menu items carefully and notify restaurants of all animal, wheat, seafood, nut, soy or any other allergens or dietary preferences when ordering.
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Vegan Juice, Coffee, Smoothies & Bar Spots


Brooklyn Tea (VF)
Castleberry Hill
Address: 329 Nelson St SW, Atlanta, GA 30313.
If you’re looking for specialty teas & small vegan breakfast bites this is the spot.
What we order: Make Me Better Breakfast Sandwich - vegan egg, sausage and cheese sandwich . They have a lot of great teas; too many to list but a few faves: Pomegranate Hibiscus, Kyoto Cherry Rose Sencha and White peach. They also carry coffee too.


Wadada Healthy Market & Juice Bar (V)
West End
Address: 878 Ralph David Abernathy, Atlanta, GA 30310.
Wadada is a black woman owned juice bar and health food store. They carry a good selection of vegan Jamaican patties. Varieties include: kale, curry tofu, spinach, ackee and mix veggie patties.
What we order: The Pina Passion smoothie a tropical treat made with: pineapple, banana, sea moss, ginger, coconut milk, apple, dates and agave.

Arden's Garden (V, GF) (Limited Lunch Menu)
Location Pictured - Little Five Points
17 stores across Atlanta
Address: 329 Nelson St SW, Atlanta, GA 30313.
Arden's is an Atlanta-based smoothie and cold-press juice company founded in 1995 and now sold in 8 states, Whole Foods, Publix, Kroger, Walmart and Sprouts grocery stores.
What we order: When we feel like we are coming down with something. We love to get the grand slam - 8 oz shooters of cranberry, lemon, ginger and fresh juiced wheat grass and of course fresh cold press juices.


Bar Vegan (V) in Ponce City Market
Old Fourth Ward
Address: 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE Suite N-215, Atlanta, GA 30308.
Located by Jimmy Carter President Library, Hotel Clermont and the famous Clermont Lounge. Bar Vegan is right in the middle of one of Atlanta's most bustling neighbors. Atlanta first all vegan bar. It offers great atmosphere, serving up cocktails with vegan bar bites, tacos and wings.
What we ordered: Street Corn, Cheezesteak Eggrollz and of course a drink whatever the bartender recommends.


Just Add Honey Tea Company (VF)
Virginia Highland
Address: 684 John Wesley Dobbs Ave, Unit E, Atlanta 30312.
This black woman owned tea shop has an incredible friendly and knowledgeable staff to help you navigate a great selections of black, green, oolong, fruit and herbal teas. Pick up a latte and also purchase loose leaf tea to enjoy later. They have great indoor and outdoor seating areas too. They also have monthly tea subscriptions and online ordering at https://justaddhoney.net/
What we ordered: A earl grey and lapsang souchong oat milk latte, oh so good.
Poncey Highland Mural

Vegan Breakfast And Brunch In Atlanta
Cultivate Food & Coffee (VF/GF)
Howell Mill
Address: 1952 Howell Mill Road NW Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30318.


Cultivate is a brunch and coffee establishment. Not exclusively vegan but a great selection of plant-based options.
What we order: The vegan brunch stack sandwich (pictured above). The vegan hash plate made with crispy potatoes, peppers, onions, Chao cheeses and Just Egg vegan scrambled eggs. Or the Westside plate can be made vegan and gluten free plate.


Dulce Vegan Bakery & Cafe (V, GF)
Kirkwood
Address: 1994 Hosea L Williams Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30317.
Quaint spot offering vegan breakfast, brunch and baked goods, with gluten-, soy- & nut-free options too, plus espresso & tea.
What we ordered: Green Goddess bagel (pictured above) and baked goods.


Bomb Biscuits Atlanta (VF, GF)
Inman Park/Old Fourth Ward
Address: 668 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30312.
Awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand because of how well they execute on a southern classic, the biscuit. They have two selections on the menu, the vegan sausage, egg and cheese and vegan egg and cheddar vegan sandwich. Definitely worth a trip.
What we ordered: Vegan breakfast sandwich


Flour + Time Bakery (V, GF)
West Midtown - Blandtown
Address: 1133 Huff Road NW, Suite F, Atlanta, GA 30318.
They are a fully vegan bakery specializing in sourdough breads, vegan pastries, cookies and baked goods. So good we could barely believe there vegan. They have a limited selection of gluten-free items too and sell coffee.
What we ordered: Their sourdough loafs. We love their vegan bearclaws, croissants and cinnamon rolls.


Cristy's Kitchen (VF)
Atlanta - OTP
Address: 1066 Alpharetta St, Roswell, GA 30075.
Best selling author Cristy Kisner has a great brick and mortar restaurant outside Atlanta in Alpharetta. Definitely a drive but if you’re in that area, worth it. Their mission is to provide a welcoming environment for families with dietary restrictions.
What we ordered: Vegan chickpea scramble but the chocolate cupcake is the star of the show so moisture and chocolatey.
Auburn Avenue Mural

Vegan Lunch And Dinner Restaurants In Atlanta
La Semilla (V, GF)
Reynoldstown
Address: 780 Memorial Dr SE Unit 4A, Atlanta, GA 30316.


One of our favorite cutting edge vegan restaurant in Atlanta, they have an extensive menu. Very few processed food items on the menu and a lot of veggies, mushrooms and real ingredients. They features modern latin selections like croquetas de jamon come fried and stuffed with vegan ham. We've taken non-vegan friends and family and everyone is always impressed and the best staff in Atlanta.
What we ordered: Everything! and we don’t say that lightly. You can’t go wrong. We finally made it for Nacho night and it was totally worth it. Everything is beyond delicious. Pictured above Bistec De Palomilla with lion's mane, yuca mash, caramelized onion and mojo.


Calaveritas Taqueria Vegana (V, GF)
Chamblee-Doraville OTP
Address: 3795 Presidential Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30340.
Authentic Vegan Taqueria
Tacos, burritos, nachos, carne asada tacos and quesadillas all 100% vegan.
No dine in option. This is a pickup only but they do have limited outdoor seating. You can also order online via Uber Eats and DoorDash.
What we ordered: Taco Trio


Arepa Mia (VF,GF)
Avondale Estates
Address: 10 N Clarendon Ave Suite A, Avondale Estates, GA 30002.
A bright and friendly cafe, serving Venezuelan arepas packed with savory fillings. Arepa's are grilled patties made with corn meal and stuffed with goodness. They always have one vegan special and the arepa's are naturally gluten-free.
What we ordered: Veggie-packed arepa and vegan Black beans and rice.


Planta (VF)
2 locations: Krog, Buckhead
Address: 99 Krog St NE Suite Y, Atlanta, GA 30307
Planta Queen Address: 3013 Bolling Way, Atlanta, GA 30305.
Atlanta finally has a place for great vegan sushi. Planta, Sushi bar and restaurant. A diverse menu with options like sushi, pastas and even pizza. Try the vegan Ahi nigiri roll for a great twist on a tuna roll or the Unagi Eggplant nigiri, the bao sliders and generous bowl of Udon noodles with truffles are good. They also have a fully stocked bar.
What we ordered: Vegan Ahi Nigiri roll.


Jinya Ramen (VF)
Multiple Locations
Address: 676 North Highland Avenue Northeast Suite #3-ABC, Atlanta, GA 30306.
We have a few of these chain restaurants in Atlanta now. They have an dedicated vegan section on the menu. Definitely the best vegan ramen in Atlanta.
What we ordered: Spicy Creamy Vegan Ramen.


I Am A Flower Child (VF,GF)
3 locations: Lenox, Westside Provisions & Sandy Springs (OTP)
Address: 3400 Around Lenox Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30326.
Address: 1170 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta, GA 30318.
Healthy delicious meals made from scratch menu that caters to all lifestyles from vegetarian and vegan, to meat-eating and gluten-free to keto and paleo.
What we order: the Mother Earth bowl made with ancient grains, sweet potato, portobello mushroom, avocado, cucumber, broccoli pesto, charred onion, leafy greens, red pepper miso vinaigrette, and topped with hemp seed.

Loving Hut (V)
Norcross
Address: 6385 Spalding Drive, Suite E, Norcross, GA 30092.
Good place for a sit down lunch or dinner with a large variety of dishes from seafood, pizza to Asian cuisine. They also have carry vegan seafood options like vegan shrimp for you to purchase for at home recipes.
What we order: Golden Rice with stir-fried brown rice with carrots, peas, onions, soy protein, tofu, topped with cilantro.


UpBeet (VF,GF)
West Midtown
Address: 1071 Howell Mill Rd NW suite a, Atlanta, GA 30318.
Health-conscious, vegan and vegetarian grain and salad bowls & smoothies.
What we ordered: Beyond Taco bowl.


Mamak Vegan Kitchen (VF)
Burford Highway
Address: 2390 Chamblee Tucker Road Suite 101, Chamblee, GA 30341
Plant-based Malaysian restaurant. An entirely vegan restaurant. They carry an amazing line-up of selections.
What we ordered: Black pepper chicken with vegetables and rice and Pineapple Fried rice pictured above.


Hippie Hibachi (V)
West Midtown - Blandtown
100% vegan Hippie Hibachi is located in Chattanooga Food Works. Atlanta’s first all vegan hibachi grill restaurant. Everything you would get at a Hibachi restaurant but vegan. Instead of the typical beef, shrimp and chicken they have all been replaced with plant-based substitutes like tofu, mushrooms, konjac shrimp and impossible burgers cooked and seasoned in classic hibachi style so good you will not even miss the meat.
What we ordered: the Hibachi plate with shr'mp and impossible burger.


True Kitchen (VF, GF)
2 locations: Atlanta, Alpharetta
Address: 3393 Peachtree Rd NE, Ste 3058B, Atlanta, GA 30326
Address: 2140 Avalon Blvd, Alpharetta, GA 30009.
True Food is a seasonal health-driven food restaurant located in Lenox Square Mall. Brunch, lunch and dinner options available.
What we ordered: we like to always try different items from their seasonal menu options.

Stir House - Vegan Stir Fry (VF)
Downtown
Address: 675 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308 - Closes at 6pm
What we ordered:



Cafe Sunflower
Buckhead
Address: 2140 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA 30309.
For over 25 years this nationally recognized award winning vegan and vegetarian has been serving Atlanta.
What we ordered: For breakfast we love their blueberry pancakes and for dinner you can't go wrong with anything on the menu but we love their Sesame Soy Chicken in a sweet and spicy garlic sauce packed with broccoli, mushrooms, onions, zucchini and peppers over brown rice and don't forget to order a slice of their world famous old fashioned chocolate cake.
Little 5 Points Mural

Black-Owned Vegan Restaurants In Atlanta
Soul Vegetarian (VF)
2 locations: Historic West End, Virginia Highland.
Address: 879 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310.
Address: 652 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30306.


Established in 1979. Atlanta’s first and oldest black owned vegan restaurant.
Soul Vegetarian Restaurant is one of the largest chains of Vegan Restaurants in the world and operates under the auspices of the Hebrew Israelite Community of Jerusalem.
What we order: Vegan ribs, greens and mac and cheese.


Slutty Vegan (V)
Westview - Original location
4 locations: Ralph David, Edgewood, GA Tech & Jonesboro.
Address - First Location: 1542 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310.
The world famous black women owned Slutty Vegan restaurant. The original location is an order to go establishment. They serve plant-based impossible burgers, plant-based chicken and vegan shrimp sandwiches piled high with toppings.
What we ordered: the Sloppy Toppy

B.A.D. Gyal Vegan (V)
Marietta
Address: 68 North Marietta Pkwy NW Suite 111, Marietta, GA 30060.
A vegan Jamaican soul food restaurant.
What we ordered: Voxtail (plant-based oxtails)


Life Bistro (V)
2 Locations Sylvan Hill, Lindbergh
Address: 2036 Sylvan Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
Life Bistro To Go Address: 2628 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324.
Chef and owner Issa Prescott, An Atlanta native, opened Life Bistro in Sylvan Hills seven years ago, a neighborhood he says was a “food desert with very few healthy". Life Bistro serves a variety of dishes, including a seafood gumbo made with konjac shrimp, a portobello mushroom Philly, grilled oyster mushroom carbonara.
What we ordered:
Smothered Country Fried Portobello Cutlets, mashed red potatoes, rosemary spelt gravy, Creole Mac and Cheese, Collards.


Tassilis Raw Reality Cafe (V/GF)
Historic West End
Address: 1059 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30310.
Is a raw vegetarian and vegan friendly cafe. Serves up wraps and salads in Historic West End.
What we order: Our favorite is the Spicy Kale Salad with fresh kale, red onion, sun-dried tomatoes and loaded with heat, so good we made a knock off kale wrap recipe.


Portrait Coffee (VF)
West End
Address: 675 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308.
Great place to sit and enjoy the vibes with your fave vegan latte or matcha. They do have small bites but nothing vegan. But the great thing is it’s right next door to Tassali’s if you’re looking for a bit
What we ordered: We love the Aunt Viv Latte with oat milk - brown sugar and cardamom give you all the rich auntie vibes .


The Creamy Spot (VF)
Historic West End
Address: 1036 White Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
100% vegan they carry an amazing line up of artistry plant-based ice cream.
What we ordered: Jet Settin' is Biscoff cream flavor and of course Pecan Tan better known as Butter Pecan.


Plant-Based Pizzeria (VF)
Poncey Highland
Address: 730 Barnett St NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
Specializing in plant-based pizzas, calzones, burgers & sandwiches.
What we ordered: ½ and ½ pizza with one half Georgia peach and the other half vegan meat lovers.
Vegan Desserts
Revolution Doughnuts (VF,GF)
2 locations: Atlanta, Decatur
Address: 908 W College Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
Address: 745 Edgewood Ave, GA 30307


Serving up a delicious variety of yeast and cake doughnuts with excellent seasonal flavors. Best donuts in Atlanta.
What we ordered: We've tried pretty much all their donuts and they do a seasonal menu.


Mocha Pops (V)
Downtown Fairlie-Poplar District
Address: 57 Forsyth St NW Suite 59, Atlanta, GA 30303
A popsicle, coffee and dessert bar. They make small batch artisan popsicles with locally sourced ingredients.
What we ordered: Matcha, Mocha and Grapefruit popsicles.


Hell Yeah Gluten Free - HYGF (VF/G)
2 locations Inman Park, Decatur
Address: 900 DeKalb Ave NE Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30307
Address: 308 W. Ponce De Leon Ave Suite G, Decatur, GA
A gluten free bakery specializing in donuts, pastry, and biscuits. They always have a selection of delicious vegan items.
What we ordered: the classic vegan cinnamon roll filled with a delicious blend of spices (heavy on the cinnamon, of course!) topped with a hearty scoop of vanilla glaze.


Cinnaholic (V)
Multiple locations
Address: Edgewood -1230 Caroline St NE Ste B110, Atlanta, GA 30307
All desserts are 100% vegan and made fresh daily. They Specialize in gourmet cinnamon rolls that can be customized with over 20 frostings and toppings.
What we ordered: vegan cinnamon rolls.
Vegan Friendly Grocery Stores

Sevananda Natural Foods Market
West End
Address: 467 Moreland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
Sevanada is a self-funded completely vegan friendly grocery store that open in 2019. The only vegan store that only sells products by all-vegan companies. All products and brands in their store are 100% vegan, ethical (no animal testing).

Your Dekalb Farmers Market
Downtown Decatur
Address: 3000 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030.
All the fresh fruit, vegetables and spices from around the world anyone could need or want.

Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods Market
Must haves: bottles of water, snacks and prepackaged bakery and dinner meal are always available. Check out our list of vegan gluten-free options available at Trader Joe’s.
Honorable Mentions
- Lunch/Dinner Category
Herban Fix (V)
Midtown
Address: 565 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
A favorite of our favorite vegan auntie Tabitha Brown
An upscale restaurant in the heart of midtown.
Full disclosure it was a tad pricey for us and we were a little underwhelmed but will definitely check it out again since restaurant often make changes to menu. - Dessert Category
Aiskrimu (VF)
Cascade
Address: 2291 Cascade Rd, Atlanta, GA 30311
To Try: they always carry 2 flavors if vegan soft serve and vegan cones. - Lunch or Dinner Category
Desta Ethiopian Cuisine (VF)
Clairmont and
Address: 2 locations
To Try: - Dessert Category
The Yard Milkshake Bar (VF)
downtown
Address: 1047 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90019
To Try: Specializing in dishes like tender mushroom tibs. Combo platter with legume and veggies with Ethiopian injera bread. - Lunch/Diner Category
Chai Pani (VF)
Downtown Decatur
Address: 675 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308
To Try: - Snack/Dessert
LottaFrutta (VF)
Sweet Auburn
Address: 590 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312
To Try: exotic fruit cups & salads & smoothies. - Desserts
The Vegan Sweetie Bakery (V)
Little 5 Points - tiny location in back of Mood Records
Address: 1131 Euclid Ave NE Suite A, Atlanta, GA 30307
To Try: cookies - Breakfast - temporary closed, check IG for popup updates
Gregory's Atlanta Vegan Breakfast (V) - Lunch/Dinner - temporary closed relocating, re-opening 10/24
Chi Chi Vegan Taco Shop (VF)
Little Five Points
Address: 1 Moreland Ave SE Ste F, Atlanta, GA 30316
Things To Do
Georgia Aquarium

Address: 225 Baker St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
The Georgia Aquarium is the largest aquarium in the United States. The aquarium have whale sharks, beluga whales, sea lions, dolphins, manta rays, otters and tiger sharks on view. A one day pass cost $83.00 and should be bought well in advance of your arrival. The World of Coca-Cola is right next door.
Fox Theater

Address: 660 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308
Fox Theater is a performing arts venue in the heart of Midtown. It host a variety of events; everything from a summer film series, national touring Broadway shows, to concerts and the Atlanta Ballet.
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