These 10 Black-owned vegan restaurants are shaking up the restaurant scene with their unique twists on classic favorites
Now than ever before, more people have come to venture out of a solely meat-based diet and discover more plant-based options. Vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants are starting to pop up more and more in our communities as the demand for more delicious filling vegan and plant-based meals grows. The leaders and entrepreneurs who started these restaurants are working to spread the plant-based love of food within their communities and beyond. From dessert to soul food these vegan and vegan-friendly Black-owned restaurants have you covered! These restaurants are a must-try for vegan and plant-based lovers around the world.
1. Trio Plant-Based (Minneapolis, MN)
Specializing in 100% plant-based soul food, Trio Plant-Based has become Minnesota’s first Black-owned plant-based restaurant. Founded in 2018 on a foundation of racial justice, Louis Hunter is now the sole owner of Trio. The fan-favorite Mac Attack burger is a must-try.
Vurger Guys are bridging the gap between the vegan lifestyle and the flavors of worldwide street food. Owned by four former NCAA athletes, Vurger Guyz was founded in 2018 as a project to promote healthy eating, while still providing a great taste and flavor to their customers. Favorites include the ultra-indulgent Sunrise—piled high with lettuce, pickles, fried onions, tomato, fried jalapenos, and vegan American cheese, topped with the delicious vurger sauce.
3. Jackfruit Cafe (Los Angeles)
Jackfruit Cafe, founded by actress-turned-chef Angela Means, is West LA’s newest stop for vegan soul food. As the name suggests, this cafe specializes in all things jackfruit. Fan favorites are the popular jackfruit tacos and the house special jackfruit soul bowl.
4. Simply Pure (Las Vegas, NV)
Owned by vegan chef Stacey Dougan, Simply Pure was created to inspire others to embrace plant-based foods. This vegan cafe and restaurant specialize in fresh-pressed juices, tacos, paninis, and all things comfort food.. Stop by and try the best-seller Mama Mia Lasagna.
5. Green Seed Vegan (Houston, TX)
Once a food truck, owners Matti Merrell and Rodney Perry decided to settle down at a more permanent location and expand into a restaurant in 2012. Green Seed Vegan offers a variety of items including fresh-pressed gourmet paninis, gluten-free vegan desserts, cold-pressed raw juices, and immune-building smoothies.
6. DaJen Eats (Eatonville, FL)
Owner of DaJen eats, Jenn Ross Offers vegan meals with a Jamaican flair. From Jamaican Jerk BBQ Jackfruit Sliders to honey ginger chipotle cauliflower bites, this place offers a variety of vegan twists to traditional Jamaican dishes.
After many years of catering, chefs Chef Nasya & Tsadakeeyah decided to open a vegan restaurant in order to bring healthy, vegan meals to their community. Majani uses the freshest ingredients from local gardens to provide delicious vegan-friendly dishes. Majani offers a variety of different dishes from fried grits, to jerk tofu, BBQ roast, and sweet desserts.
Sol Sips is a community-centered vegan cafe that focuses on making plant-based food accessible for all and even offers a pay-what-you-can brunch every Saturday featuring chickpea omelets, garbanzo bean pancakes, and turmeric-infused granola.
9. Devi’s Donuts and Sweets (Long Beach, CA)
Founded in 2016, Devi’s Donuts is a family-run vegan dessert shop selling vegan donuts and sweets. Some of their donut flavors include Oreo Filled, Chocolate Pecan, Espresso filled and Pina Colada. They also offer delicious vegan cinnamon rolls.
10. Where it All Vegan (Columbus, OH)
This all-vegan comfort food spot specializes in vegan wings with flavors ranging from Sweet BBQ, Buffalo, Garlic Parm, Jamaican Jerk and Mango Habanero.
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