St. Pete is a vegan-friendly city. There’s something for vegan diners on nearly every menu in the Burg, but we decided to select several that stand out to us. The flavors at these restaurants are freaking exquisite, bursting with flavor and could probably convert even the most ardent carnivore. What’s your favorite vegan restaurant? Let us know what we missed in the comments below!
📍3118 3rd Ave N
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The reincarnation of the original Cider Press Café on Central Ave is open and serving up some of the tastiest vegan pub food we’ve seen. Their perfectly golden ish n chips uses banana blossom instead of fish. The Jambalaya balls and bang bang “shrimp” are also faves of ours.
Good Intentions
📍1900 1st Ave S
The newest vegan spot in the Burg opened a gorgeous space late last year. A restaurant and cocktail bar, they serve some amazing dishes including Carolina BBQ Tofu Fries, Chimichurri Tempeh with Mofongo and Kimchi Fried Rice.
Halelife Bakery & Bistro
📍2462 5th Ave S
📍11270 4th St N
This gluten-free and vegan bistro is a TREAT. Their fried donut holes and filled fried donuts are to die for. The breakfast sandwich, soft pretzel bites, and breakfast pizza are also crowd faves.
House of Vegano
📍1990 Central Ave
Y’all this sushi is SO GOOD. You have to try their Volcano Roll made with avocado, cucumber, and topped with spicy vegan dynamite, vegan caviar, spicy mayo, sriracha, vegan eel sauce, and green onions. They also serve up some scrumptious ramen and house-made dumplings!
Love Food Central
📍2057 Central Ave
Love Food is one of my all-time go-to spots in the city for vegan food that is also gluten-free. I’m addicted to the Buffalo Tempeh Sandwich, the Mac ‘n’ Cheeze, and their Carmelita bars. Their housemade black bean and beet burger is a staple, the moon pies divine, and the Laura Palmer is the perfect drink to wash it all down.
Nah Dogs
📍Pop-Up
This 100% vegan hot dog cart is one of our absolute fave pop-ups to follow around. Their specials are what we live for. Their recent toppings have included buffalo Mac n cheeze, “bacon” strips, Jalapeño cheddar buns, macaroni salad, bbq sauce and so much more. It’s always a treat!
Plant Love Ice Cream
📍953 Central Ave
One of my favorite ice cream shops in the Burg is a fully vegan delight. Handcrafted in-house with organic ingredients, they scoop flavors like salted caramel praline pecan, orange dream, chocolate peanut butter banana, and my personal favorite: golden milk.
Rays Vegan Soul
📍1330 49th St S (Pop-Up Dates)
Currently operating as “Soul to Go” with vegan Chef Ray, they serve up dang good soul food. Recent menu highlights have included vegan country fried steak with white pepper gravy, vegan Mac and cheese, and black-eyed pea fritters stuffed with vegan bbq jackfruit pulled pork.
Valkyrie Doughnuts & Valhalla Bakery
📍2444 Central Ave
This shop is home to TWO of our fave vegan concepts. Valkyrie serves incredible donuts that often sell out. And Valhalla has giant cinnamon rolls, pastries, cakes, and more that are always worth the splurge.
World Vegan Cuisine
📍3375 34th St N STE 101
A staff fave, they serve up a fantastic bowl of pho. Their Sweet Orange Divine is a go-to comfort meal for us. The fried rice is also phenom.
📍2930 Beach Blvd S, Gulfport
The Gulfport vegan deli, restaurant, and bakery is your one-stop shop for your junk food faves with gorgeous desserts that constantly wow us. Must-try items include the Toctogon, Cuban sandwich, and Chili cheese waffle fries.
📍990 Broadway, Dunedin
Located inside the Dunedin Mix food hall, this vegan restaurant has ALL your fave comfort foods. From milkshakes to Reuben sandwiches, to stacked burgers, and Cuban sandwiches – they have it all.
Lotus Vegan Restaurant
📍6575 Park Blvd, Pinellas Park
It’s a smörgåsbord of vegan food from wontons to spring rolls to paninis to tacos to burgers. Fave dishes include the Fabulous Pho, Chow Mein noodles, spring rolls, and Singapore noodles. Their fresh juices and the chocolate cake are also must-try menu items.
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