Vegan Restaurants In Charlotte

Charlotte; also known as the Queen City, isn't just about the mild climate, green spaces or the small town in a big city feel - it's a rising hot spot for plant-based dining. Whether you're on a stroll through the North End Strip or exploring the NoDa Art district, you'll find a diverse array of vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants and eateries in Charlotte. This city really has it all, from evening dining at Sanctuary Bistro to casual eats at Mike's Vegan Grill. From classic vegan comfort foods, international flavors and indulgent desserts, Charlotte has a vegan spot to satisfy every foodie's craving.

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A Travel Guide To Eating Vegan In Charlotte

We always do a lot of research before we travel to make sure we have access to great vegan foods that are good and affordable. Sit back and enjoy some drool worthy food that we really enjoyed and think you will too.

As always this isn't a sponsored post. It's just our honest opinions about our two true loves, food and travel coming together to help you plan your next vacation getaway.

* V stands for entirely Vegan
* VF stands for Vegan-friendly: businesses that have vegan-friendly options for vegan guests to enjoy.
* G/GF stands for entirely Gluten-free and Gluten-free-friendly respectively: businesses that have gluten-free-friendly options for gluten-free guests to enjoy.

If you love our recommendations for vegan restaurants in Charlotte, be sure to check out our vegan travel resources page. It's packed with guides from Las Vegas to Palm Springs and New York City to Chattanooga, Tennessee with tips for finding the best vegan restaurants across the US.

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Where We Ate
Vegan Breakfast Options In Charlotte
Lunch/Dinner
Desserts
Honorable Mentions
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Vegan Grocery Stores
Site Seeing Things To Do
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Where We Ate

Vegan Breakfast Options In Charlotte

The People's Market Co. (VF)
Address: 1609 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28204

A hand holds two halves of a vegan breakfast burrito filled with scrambled tofu, potatoes, and diced vegetables, wrapped in a flour tortilla.

Three large vegan cookies in a brown box: one with a cinnamon swirl design, one topped with white icing and rainbow sprinkles, and one with chocolate drizzle, coconut, and almond slices.

The People's Market Co. is bakery, cafe and coffee shop right in the heart of Charlotte with a good variety of tasty vegan friendly food. They have a good selection of vegan and gluten free pastries and doughnuts, that you can watch being handmade every morning in the bakery.

What we ordered: Vegan Breakfast Burrito with Vegan Sausage, Vanilla Birthday Cake Doughnut, Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cookie, and an Almond Joy Scone.

Bean Vegan Cuisine (V)
Address: 3001 East Independence Boulevard Charlotte, North Carolina 28205
Has a small selection of breakfast items; everything from Waffles to a BBQ Grit bowl.

Lunch/Dinner

Mike's Vegan Grill (V)
Address: 2501 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27403

A plate of creamy vegan fettuccine Alfredo pasta topped with fried mushrooms and served with two slices of toasted garlic bread. In the background, there is a sandwich wrapped in checkered green paper.

A colorful neon sign shaped like a burger on a green wood wall reads Mikes Vegan Grill with dripping letters and vibrant accents, suggesting a lively, plant-based restaurant.

If you're craving the crispiest, lightest, most mouth-watering, fried Oyster mushroom "chik'n" alfredo this is the spot to get it. The vibes and service are good, the food is great and we couldn't help but leave totally satisfied. From hearty breakfast plates to satisfying lunch and dinner selections, they offer something for everyone.

What we ordered: Chik'n Alfredo, Cheeseburger Quesadilla, and a Strawberry Milkshake

Bean Vegan Cuisine (V)
Address: 3001 East Independence Boulevard Charlotte, North Carolina 28205

A breaded, sauced patty with lettuce on a bun sits on a tray next to a small bowl of steamed kale. A menu is blurred in the background.

Started in 2012; Bean Vegan Cuisine is a pop culture themed eatery, specializing in Southern comfort foods, that are cholesterol free and full of flavor with dedicated vegan menu.

What we ordered: Tofu Finger Sandwich, Steamed Kale with Sesame Seeds

A bowl of ramen from Jinya Ramen Bar, topped with sliced green onions, spinach, crispy fried onions, and black garlic oil in a creamy broth, with small dishes in the background.

A warmly lit interior of Jinya Ramen restaurant with diners seated at tables and booths. Exposed brick walls, modern decor, and a mural of a woman enhance the cozy, bustling atmosphere. Hanging lights and large windows add to the inviting ambiance.

Jinya Ramen Bar (VF)
Address: : 601 S Tryon St Unit 132, Charlotte, NC 28202

Jinya is a contemporary Japanese ramen bar, known for rich broths and hand made noodles. They only have a few vegan options, but what they have always hit the spot and makes our taste buds sing.

What we ordered: Spicy Creamy Vegan Ramen, Impossible Jinya Bun, Edamame, Vegan Red Fire Opal

Oh My Soul (V)
Address: 3046 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205

A plate with vegan sauced chicken wings, carrot and celery sticks, dipping sauces, and fries. In the background, a vegan bean burger, onion rings, and a colorful drink are visible on a white table.

A grilled bean burger with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and sauce in a toasted bun, garnished with chopped herbs, served with crispy onion rings on a tray lined with paper.

A white hanging sign with an illustrated cow wearing a flower crown and a mandala behind it. The sign reads, Oh My Soul and Be kind to every KIND with small animal icons underneath.

This 100% vegan South African restaurant has breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts, fresh juice, smoothies and coffee. They have an outdoor patio area where live music plays in the shade of a 100 year old oak tree. The staff is friendly and very helpful, making sure to explain all of the dishes and their ingredients and the decor is colorful and full of good energy.

What we ordered: The Waka Waka, Crispy Seitan Peri-Buffalo Wings, Hibiscus Peach Iced Tea and fresh baked brownie.

MaMa Wok Vegan Chinese Cuisine (V)
Address: 11914 Elm Ln, Charlotte, NC 28277

The entrance of a brick restaurant building with a blue awning and glass doors, featuring a neon sign that reads Vegetarian Ma Ma Wok in English and Chinese characters.

A 100% vegan, dine-in or to-go, family style, Chinese restaurant that serves a wide variety of lunch and dinner items.

What we ordered: Spring Rolls, vegan Sesame "Beef" with Broccoli, and Thai Iced Tea.

Desserts

Seemingly Overzealous Vegan Ice Cream (V)
Address: Multiple locations
224 East Blvd Suite B, Charlotte, NC 28203
701 Keswick Ave #102, Charlotte, NC 28206

A cup of vegan ice cream with two waffle pieces, served in a blue and yellow patterned cup, sits on a reflective surface. A bright, colorful mural is blurred in the background.

Seemingly Overzealous is a great spot to get a cool tasty treat. They have over a dozen delicious flavors to choose from, by the scoop, or by the pint. They offer homemade vegan sugar cones, waffle cones and cookie sandwiches. Seemingly Overzealous use an oatmilk base for their ice cream, so the texture was maybe a little more icy than we were expecting but fluffy and the flavor was good.

What we ordered: Butter Pecan on a vegan waffle cone and Earl Grey ice cream.

Honorable Mentions

Soul Miner's Garden (V) 1801 N. Graham St. STE 101 Charlotte, NC 28206
Sanctuary Bistro (V) Charlotte's upscale vegan dining restaurant 6414 Rea Road, Suite C2, Charlotte, NC 28277
Love in Action Cafe (V) 4419 Tuckaseegee Rd, Charlotte, NC 28208
Artisen Gelato (V) Gelato 301 W John St #5356, Matthews, NC 28105
Milkshake Factory (VF) 100 W Third St Ste A Charlotte, NC 28202
Nazo's Wrapway (VF) 10221 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28213

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Vegan Grocery Stores

We always like to know the closest grocery stores to pack snacks and find new products that may not be sold in our area.

Picture of two different grocery store entrances.

Trader Joe's and Whole Foods Market

Must haves: bottles of water, snacks and if you just what to spend some time in your hotel room chilling or are just exhausted; prepackaged lunch/dinner is always an option. Check out our list of vegan gluten-free options available at Trader Joe's.

Site Seeing Things To Do

Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts

A tall, shiny mosaic sculpture of a bird-like figure with outstretched wings stands outside a modern brick building. The sculpture has gold accents on its head and a sun-like design on its chest.

Discover the Harvey B. Gantt Center in Charlotte, with exhibitions and programs celebrating African- American art, history and culture.

Charlotte "Center of the Known World" Public Art Installation

Colorful wooden signpost with arrows pointing in various directions, each labeled Charlotte with locations like Vermont, Maine, and even Australia. Green foliage in the background evokes the vibrant scene near vegan restaurants in Charlotte.

Location: The Green. 435 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202

The Charlotte Street signs post was created by artist Gary Sweeney and shows the distance to several famous cities from Charlotte's. With the last post referencing "The Center of the Known World" the art installation official name and a great spot of picture taking.