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Guide to Charlotte Vegan Restaurants, Vegetarian Restaurants, Natural Foods, & Health Food Stores.

980-939-1234

Now Open: Mon 11:30am-9:00pm, Wed-Fri 11:30am-9:00pm, Sat 10:00am-9:00pm, Sun 10:00am-8:00pm

Opened Apr 2012, this vegan restaurant offers plant-based meals: home-style vegetable, sandwiches, green plate specials, daily desserts, and other classic American fare like burgers. Has another location in Asheville. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

704-333-0008

Now Open: Mon-Sat 8:00am-9:00pm

Located beside Evolution and the Atherton Market in historic South End Charlotte, this soy-free vegan restaurant serves mostly raw food. Raw lasagna with cashew cheese, raw stir fry, quinoa-kamut veggie burger, organic fruit-filled breakfasts. There is also a smoothie and juice bar featuring green juices and coconut, almond and hemp milks made in-house. Sells alkaline ionized water. Free Wi-Fi. Has outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

704-919-1003

Take away only shop. Makes tofu and soymilk onsite. Closed on Thursdays. Please send hours. Inexpensive.

704-595-9170

Tue-Sat 11:30am-8:30pm, Sun 12:00pm-7:00pm

Takeaway vegetarian food shop. Providing vegan American comfort foods like mock buffalo chicken cheese steak, soy rib tip wrap, chicken nuggets, tangy mango tofu, and teriyaki steak. Also salads, fruit smoothies, and desserts. Moderate.

704-377-1825

Tue-Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri 11:00am-10:00pm, Sat 10:30am-10:00pm, Sun 10:30am-3:00pm

Vegetarian cafe opened since Oct 2011. The varied menu draws on a fusion of influences and includes dishes like bruschetta, Indian fry bread tacos, om burger, harvest salad, risotto, buddha rice bowl, organic and bio-dynamic wine, beer from regional breweries, coffee, fresh juice. Vegan substitute options are marked. Main entrees prices each from $13 and up to $17. Has outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Expensive.

704-569-9193

Vegetarian Indian restaurant features South Indian food. Simple decor. Moderate.

704-894-0044

Serves meat, veg options available. Franchise pizzeria, has vegan cheese. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

704-940-2011

Serves meat, veg options available. Franchise pizzeria, has vegan cheese. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

704-376-1000

Serves meat, veg options available. Pizzeria with locations in multiple states. Ask if has vegan cheese, and let happycow know. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

704-295-0707

Now Open: Mon-Sat 11:00am-1:00am, Sun 11:00am-11:00pm

Serves meat, veg options available. Pizzeria with locations in multiple states. Vegan cheese is available. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

704-347-2749

Now Open: Mon-Sat 11:00am-1:00am, Sun 11:00am-11:00pm

Serves meat, veg options available. Pizzeria with locations in multiple states. Has vegan cheese, a gluten-free menu. Free parking in the 7th Street Station garage above; bring ticket in for validation. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

704-332-8868

Now Open: Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm, Sun 11:00am-10:00pm

Serves meat, veg options available. Mexican restaurant with veggie choices for tacos, burritos, fajitas, entree salads. Most vegetarian dishes can be made vegan by omitting the cheese. Beer-battered fried tofu for tacos and burritos is available, though ask if uses a separate fryer from meat. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

704-366-7280

Now Open: Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm

Serves meat, veg options available. Fast food chain where you could customize your order (tacos, burritos, bowls) and request no cheese/dairy. Most locations offer a soyfrito filling that's made from soy protein. Accepts credit cards. Inexpensive.

704-333-9515

Now Open: Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm

Serves meat, veg options available. Build your own salad or get pizza with veggies and no cheese. Offers tofu as a protein. Sometimes soup is vegan. Has outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Inexpensive.

704-568-8877

Serves meat, veg options available. Menu includes 10 vegetarian items, plus several veg appetizer and noodle options. Kung pao tofu, Manchurian pakoras, and more. Open for lunch and dinner. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Inexpensive.

704-531-9525

Serves meat, veg options available. Has many vegan choices using tofu and fresh whole foods. Moderate.

704-916-2300

Now Open: Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm

Serves meat, veg options available. A fancier kind of place with live music on Thursday. Several specialty drinks and dishes with a few lacto-vegetarian dishes on the menu. Primarily an omnivore restaurant but will accommodate special diet requests. Vegans to specify. Accepts credit cards. Expensive.

704-369-5300

Now Open: Mon-Thu 11:00am-11:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-12:00am, Sun 11:00am-11:00pm

Serves meat, veg options available. Part of hippie themed pizzeria chain. Menu includes a few vegetarian sandwiches and a vegan tempeh sandwich plus soups, soft pretzels, and veg pizzas or build your own pizza. The walls of the restaurant are covered with colorful images of mushrooms. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

704-966-7499

Now Open: Mon-Thu 11:00am-11:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-12:00am

Serves meat, veg options available. Serves meat, veg options available. Part of hippie themed pizzeria chain with choices for vegans and vegetarians, including tofu, tempeh, and fresh veggie toppings for pizza. The walls of the restaurant are covered with colorful images of mushrooms. Karaoke and trivia on different nights of the week. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

704-335-1197

Tue-Sun 12:00pm-10:00pm

Serves meat, veg options available. Ethiopian cuisine includes some dishes made with lentil, beans, potato, and vegetable which are vegan suitable. This place offers a separate vegan menu and daily vegan lunch buffet choices, labeled. No dairy, eggs, gelatin, or honey in the food. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

704-333-1837

Now Open: Mon-Sun 5:00pm-9:00pm, Mon-Fri 11:00am-2:00pm

Serves meat, veg options available. Neighborhood restaurant and bar offering Chinese food with a few Vietnamese and Thai dishes as well. Inexpensive lunch prices. Will customize a dish to suit veg diet. Try General Tso's tofu with broccoli and the kung pao vegetable. Pleasant atmosphere. Accepts credit cards. Inexpensive.

704-332-7428

Now Open: Mon-Sat 11:00am-9:00pm, Sun 11:00am-8:00pm

Serves meat, veg options available. Quick service Tex-mex restaurant with a hip atmosphere. Has outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Inexpensive.

704-717-2500

Now Open: Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm, Sun 11:00am-9:00pm

Serves meat, veg options available. Sleek modern atmosphere. Bar in back. Ample parking with garage in shopping center. Has vegetarian section on menu and a few vegetarian appetizers, some of which are vegan or can be made vegan. Offers vegetarian version of pho w/ vegetable broth. Moderate.

704-370-0777

Now Open: Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm, Sun 11:00am-10:00pm

Serves meat, veg options available. Part of eco-friendly pizzeria franchise. Offers veggie toppings and uses organic vegetables. You could also create your own pizza. Has outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

704-374-0008

Serves meat, veg options available. Sushi restaurant with extensive vegan sushi menu. The vegetarian dishes on the menu are labeled. Tofu and noodle dishes, vegetable gyoza (pot stickers), and seasonal salads. Large bar. Lively, night on the town atmosphere. Has outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Inexpensive.

704-525-7775

Serves meat, veg options available. Pub restaurant offers several veg choices, including a quinoa burger, hummus and pitas, stuffed peppers and edamame. Located in the Park Road shopping center. Has outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Inexpensive.

704-717-8006

Serves meat, veg options available. Tofu can be used in some dishes as substitute. Also has mockmeats made from soy or wheat gluten. Ask for the green vegetarian menu. Also locations in Gastonia and Pineville. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

704-364-1134

Now Open: Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, Mon-Thu 5:00pm-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 5:00pm-10:30pm

Serves meat, veg options available. Thai food restaurant offering many vegetarian items. Though the menu does not specify these as vegan, the staff will tell you whic is vegan - ask. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

704-714-3400

Now Open: Mon-Sat 7:00am-9:00pm, Sun 7:00am-8:00pm

Serves meat, veg options available. This chain cafe also has locations in Georgia and Florida. Offers a good variety of vegetarian options. Since they cook everything to order they can make some things vegan by leaving off the cheese. They do serve a tofu scramble for breakfast, which is served all day. Moderate.

704-332-3663

Now Open: Mon-Tue 8:00am-3:00pm, Wed-Sat 8:00am-10:00pm, Sun 9:00am-9:00pm

Serves meat, veg options available. Cafe specializing in breakfast food offered all day. Also makes lunch sandwiches and salads with 50% of the items being vegetarian (uses dairy,eggs). One soup daily is vegan suitable. Uses some organic ingredients. Opened since 2008. Has outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Moderate.

704-347-5858

Serves meat, veg options available. Part of chain restaurant offering Mediterranean-influenced food. Has around 7 or so veg suitable choice, large portions. Free Wi-Fi. Inexpensive.

704-344-8611

Now Open: Mon-Sat 10:00am-8:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-6:00pm

Vegan and eco-friendly general store stocking a variety of vegan food and snacks plus products like natural body care, soy candles, books, pet products, toys, eco home and garden supplies. Located inside Book Buyers bookstore since 2012.

704-334-6528

Organic produce, deli offering 2 vegetarian soups daily, plus sandwiches, tofu dogs, veggie burgers, and juices.

704-334-6209

Now Open: Mon-Tue 7:00am-3:00pm, Wed-Sat 7:00am-9:00pm, Sun 10:00am-3:00pm

Eclectic, well-stocked convenience store and deli with a large selection of wines and beer. Has vegan, vegetarian, and non-veg food items. The deli that makes some vegetarian food. Sandwiches, salads, soups, pasta. Desserts in the cold case. Free Wi-Fi. Has outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards.

704-332-7782

A funky convenience store and deli with a patio and bar. Large selection of beers & wines. Has vegetarian, vegan, local food, as well as non-veg items. Accepts credit cards.

704-926-1201

"The healthy supermarket." Market chain offering choices in fresh local and organic produce, salad and hot food bar, bulk staple, vegan-friendly items, and other natural grocery. Open daily. Accepts credit cards.

704-749-5042

"The healthy supermarket." Market chain offering choices in fresh local and organic produce, salad and hot food bar, bulk staple, vegan-friendly items, and other natural grocery. Open daily. Accepts credit cards.

704-333-3563

Now Open: Mon-Fri 11:00am-7:00pm, Sat 8:30am-7:00pm

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