The best Vegetarian & vegan restaurants in Austin.

Bouldin Creek Cafe at 1900 South 1st Street is the plant-based cafe that anchors this list. Diners call it a top favorite in Austin, praise the staff for being welcoming without being overbearing, and say the room has a warm, relaxed feel. Vegan and vegetarian diners are both well served, and guests with dietary restrictions describe it as a sanctuary.

The menu covers breakfast, brunch and lunch. Diners name a veggie burger that one self-described burger connoisseur called among the best, along with jackfruit curry, massaman curry, fajitas, pasta and a tofu broccoli salad. A cinnamon roll gets its own mention. Gluten-free guests report options, and the kitchen handles requests well.

The patio adds seating in good weather, and the bar offers a fast seat even at the peak lunch rush. Waits show up at weekend brunch, and parking is a repeated note, so allow time. The cafe reached viral attention on social media, which adds to the crowds. Service is described as quick and friendly, even on busy Saturdays.

Nancy's Sky Garden on Lakeline Mall Drive is organized around choice. Diners build bowls and plates from proteins, bases, and sauces, then eat among plants that run through the dining room and onto the patio. Labels mark what is vegan and what is gluten-free, which keeps a mixed group at one table.

Poke carries the menu. The spicy tuna bowl draws repeat orders, and salmon poke runs close behind. Cooked options hold their own: teriyaki chicken, teriyaki tofu, almond ginger chicken, and a buddha bowl all show up in diner accounts. Sweet potato noodles and the almond ginger dressing are the small touches people mention. Soups, including a healing cabbage soup and a carrot soup, suit a lighter order.

Practical notes: the place is BYOB, so a bottle of wine or a few beers can join dinner on the patio. One long-time diner feels portions have tightened as prices rose, so a side soup is a sensible addition. Staff earn steady praise for friendliness, and lunch is the common time to visit.

Casa De Luz at 1701 Toomey Road is part restaurant and part garden village. Diners describe trees, flowers, plants, waterfalls and rocks, and a quiet, peaceful feel. One regular has loved it for many years, and a first-time visitor who expected plain vegan food said the place blew them away. The compound is a little hard to find, because signage is minimal.

Soup and salad are the items diners mention most, with a clear vegetable soup and a white sweet potato soup named. Vegan guests are the largest group, and vegetarians are well served too. Breakfast brings a taco with handmade corn tortillas that diners fill themselves, at a price they call a bargain. Gluten-free guests find options.

Kids visit often, and the setting suits families and quiet meals. Lunch and breakfast are the common times to go. Menus are not posted online, so a diner recommends checking the taco breakfast days by phone. The pace is relaxed, and the room invites a long, slow meal rather than a fast lunch.

Nori at 3208 Guadalupe Street, Suite B serves vegan Japanese food, and many diners only realize it after ordering. Vegetarians who usually find sushi menus limited say they were delighted to celebrate a birthday here. A visiting couple praised the experience, and a diner who worried about plant-based food said they were glad they tried it.

The volcano roll is the most named dish. Nigiri, the Manhattan roll, the spider roll, katsu curry, shiitake gyoza and tempura all earn praise, and the spicy tan tan ramen is a favorite. Diners say the preparations are careful, and tempura arrives crisp. Cocktails, wine and happy hour are available.

Date night is a common reason to visit, and birthdays and anniversaries appear often. Brunch and dinner both draw high praise. Reservations are mentioned, so book ahead for busy evenings. Waits show up at peak times, and parking takes some effort. Service is described as friendly and welcoming throughout.

Fabrik at 3108 Windsor Road is a plant-based restaurant with a tasting style menu and a candle-lit interior. Staff take coats and umbrellas at the door and let guests settle in. Diners describe an intimate room, and a vegetarian who is not vegan said they did not miss cream or butter. Reservations are hard to secure, and booking early is part of the visit.

The menu includes pasta, beet dumplings, roasted gnocchi made with carrot, carrots and hummus, a French onion dish and a tiramisu. Diners say each dish is full of flavor and satisfying, and several name the pasta as the favorite. Wine gets heavy mention, and the list is a draw for date nights and anniversaries.

Service is outstanding in diner accounts, including a server who helped a guest take most of his meal to go. A diner who mixed up the reservation time was still seated, which shows flexibility. Waits can still occur. Diners describe the room as small. Plan on a dinner that lasts a while.

ATX Food Co at 801 Tillery Street is an organic vegan food truck set in a natural garden, and diners say the energy of the space is part of the meal. Visitors describe a warm, welcoming staff, and one diner compared the meal to a top restaurant. Gluten-free guests find good options.

Wild mushroom tacos are the standout, and one diner called them the best vegan tacos they have ever had. The chickpea power bowl, wild mushroom sushi salad, coconut squash soup and Squash Party entree also earn notes, and a barbecue brisket taco and a breakfast taco round out the menu. Portions are generous, and one diner could not finish the entree.

The setting is outdoors, so weather matters, and a patio gives seating. Lunch and breakfast are the busiest times. The truck format means a short menu, but diners say each dish is carefully made. A dessert of mango chia sea moss pudding is one to add. Waits are modest.

The Vegan Yacht at 2000 Southern Oaks Drive in South Austin began as a trailer, and regulars say they eat here several times a week. A diner who is a meat eater went looking for a safe place for vegan friends and left impressed. The staff is informative and attentive, and some guests learned how to make their own franks from their advice.

Burritos lead the orders. The freeto burrito is the most named, followed by the buffalo, comida and smokehouse versions. Honorable mentions include the chili dog, freeto pie, chili con queso and mac and cheese, which one diner called lighter than other vegan versions in the city. Portions are generous, and gluten-free guests find options.

Parking is tight, and one diner could not find a spot at first. Lunch is a common time to visit, and waits are modest. Prices are fair for the portion sizes.

Community Kitchen + Taproom at 3110 Windsor Road is a vegan restaurant that grew out of a food truck. Diners say the move into a building has been good, though limited takeout hours were part of the early days. People who are not vegan say the food works for them too, and a mother and son visit when they want a vegan meal that suits both.

Sandwiches lead the orders, including a fried oyster mushroom sandwich, a beer battered cauliflower sandwich that one former vegan said holds its own against chicken, and a fish style sandwich. Mac and cheese, waffles, biscuits and a brisket style dish appear in accounts. Brunch is a draw, and beer is poured at the taproom.

Diner opinion is mixed. One diner thought the mac and cheese lacked cheese, and another found the building warm on a hot evening. Waits happen at brunch. Takeout is available. Service is described as kind, and the room supports local vegan eating. Check current hours before going.

Barrett's Too at 103 East North Loop Boulevard is a coffee bar rather than a vegan restaurant, and it earns a place here for what it offers vegetarians. The location has a bar, counter service food and a backyard used for events. Diners call the coffee among the best in Austin, and regulars are fond of the staff.

The vegan food comes from Octavio's, a food truck out back. Diners say it serves many vegan options, and the tacos are the item they praise most. A diner called them the best breakfast tacos. Margaritas and happy hour are also mentioned. The menu for vegetarians here is narrower than at the dedicated restaurants on this list.

The patio and backyard are the draw. Event placards inside list local happenings, including comedy nights. A diner noted that recent staff seemed less friendly than before, which shows that service can vary. The atmosphere is laid back, and it works well for a long afternoon with a coffee and a taco.

Concr at 4209 Airport Boulevard serves vegan wraps from a small counter. Diners say the food is really good and the prices are right, with a lot of food for the money. One graduate used the shop to cater a party and called the food and service outstanding. A walker passing through the park called a first wrap incredible.

The spicy chickpea wrap is the most named dish, praised for flavor and spice and a well toasted tortilla. The black bean, blackened tofu, bella and chimichurri seitan wraps also appear, and one diner thought the seitan was less stretched than expected. Salads and soup round out the menu.

Wraps can fall apart easily, so plan on a napkin or a fork. A larger share of diners than at other spots here had a disappointing visit, and one said the shop has had mechanical trouble staying open over the past year. Check current hours before going. Lunch is the common time to visit.