Plant-based spots boasting comfort food, cocktails, donuts and even cheeseburgers have popped up across San Antonio, creating a veg-friendly scene that’s bigger and more diverse than ever before.
For anyone who is already vegan or vegetarian, plans on switching to plant-based eating or just wants to try some new food — we gathered 25 SA restaurants that offer plenty of veg-friendly offerings. Many of them are even 100% plant-based.
Credit:Photo via Instagram / vivavegeriasaBlissful Burgers
5714 Evers Rd., (210) 239-5830, blissfulburgers.net
For an alternative way to satisfy a craving for a cheeseburger, Blissful Burgers is the spot to go. Each burger is made with Beyond Meat, dairy-free Follow Your Heart cheese and grilled vegetables. Credit:Photo via Instagram / blissfulburgersCinnaholic San Antonio
812 S. Alamo St. #113, (210) 437-0200, cinnaholicsanantonio.com
Cinnaholic boasts a special “create your own cinnamon roll” option on its menu, as well as brownies, cookies and edible cookie dough, all made from scratch. Every treat is made with 100% vegan, dairy and lactose-free, egg-free and cholesterol-free ingredients. Credit:Photo via Instagram / cinnaholicsaTarka Indian Kitchen
427 TX-1604 Loop #101, (210) 499-0982, tarkaindiankitchen.com
In addition to meat-based dishes, Stone Oak’s Tarka Indian Kitchen serves up vegetarian options including aloo gobi, curry, channa masala and tarka daal. Tarka also uses environmentally friendly to-go packaging, composts food waste, and recycles used cooking oil, glass, aluminum, plastic and cardboard. Credit:Photo via Instagram / tarkaindiankitchenVegan Avenue
2512 N. Main Ave., (210) 332-9284, eatveganavenue.com
Vegan Avenue focuses exclusively on plant-based and gluten-free food in SA’s Monte Vista neighborhood. The extensive menu offers options for lunch, brunch and dinner, as well as milkshakes and smoothies. Credit:Photo via Instagram / veganavenueBlack Laboratory Brewing
1602 E. Houston St. #109, (210) 370-3442, blacklaboratorybrewing.com
In its partnership with 2-1-Dough Pizza Co., Black Laboratory Brewing now offers pizzas, sandwiches, salads and shareable snacks. In addition to being made in a wood-fired oven, the pizzas also have the option for a vegan cheese substitute. Credit:Photo via Instagram / blacklaboratorybrewingVoodoo Doughnut
400 E. Houston St., (210) 964-7666, voodoodoughnut.com
Famous 24/7 donut shop Voodoo Donuts has made itself at home in its new San Antonio location. The vibrant counter service donut shop, well-known for quirkily-named treats like the Old Dirty Bastard, has a selection of vegan options available daily. Credit:Photo via Instagram / voodoodoughnutProject Pollo
Multiple Locations, projectpollo.com
This SA-based chain offers vegan versions of basic chicken dishes, including tenders, buffalo-chicken mac and cheese and an array of breaded sandwiches, as well as various side items. Credit:Photo via Instagram / project_polloCredit:Photo via Instagram / sweetyamsorganicGo Vegan San Antonio
11911 Crosswinds Way, (210) 920-0089, govegansatx.com
This vegan food truck dishes out all sorts of beloved dishes such as mac and cheese, patty melts and loaded kimchi. The truck recently relocated to its new home-base at The Co-Op on SA’s far northeast side. Credit:Photo via Instagram / govegansatxMiss Chickpea’s Bakeshop
Multiple Locations, miss-chickpeas-bakeshop.business.site.
Chefs like Tatiana Martinez of Miss Chickpea’s Bakeshop have taken SA’s vegan food scene to new heights. She’s all about delicious and beautiful pastries without using animal products, from buttery croissants, custom-made cakes, decadent gansitos, and more. Credit:Photo via Instagram / misschickpeasbakeshopCredit:Photo via Instagram / al.fonzo_txHASH Vegan Eats
5007 S. Flores St., (210) 332-9244, hashveganeatery.com
This family-owned restaurant goes out of its way to provide a vegan-friendly space and comfort food to the Southside of SA. It’s also a space for anyone who wishes to stay sober, with offerings of alcohol-free cocktails and loose leaf teas. Credit:Photo via Instagram / hash.veganeats.saCredit:Photo via Instagram / goodkindsouthtownCake Thieves
1602 E. Houston St., instagram.com/cakethievesbakery
From a small commissary operation to a well-oiled brick-and-mortar bakery, Cake Thieves is one of SA’s go-to spots for vegan baked goods. In addition to sweets, Cake Thieves also offers savory options, such as their “Chick’n” sandwiches. Credit:Photo via Instagram / cakethievesbakeryCredit:Photo by mimi.ortizz via Instagram / singhs_saCredit:Photo via Instagram / eatbingekitchenCredit:Photo via Instagram / revolucionsaSouthern Roots Vegan Bakery
6208 S. Flores St., (210) 279-9414, southernrootsvegan.com
Southern Roots offers an extensive menu of vegan and gluten-free donuts, cookies and cakes — perfect for a vegan treat. Credit:Photo via Instagram / southernrootsbizPharm Table
611 S. Presa St. #106, (210) 802-1860, pharmtable.com
Pharm Table designs its menus to maximize the use of seasonal produce, making plants the star of every meal. The restaurant offers several dietary-inclusive options like vegan, protein and keto-flex. Credit:Photo via Instagram / pharmtableLadino
200 E. Grayson St. #100, (210) 325-6007, ladinosatx.com
Coming from Austin-based Emmer & Rye Hospitality group, Ladino is a grill house that focuses on a mix of Mediterranean specialties. Each dish is crafted with bold combinations of spices and herbs, and several are vegan-friendly. Credit:Photo via Instagram / ladino_saRise Up
Multiple Locations, (210) 268-8009, riseupsatx.com
Rise Up offers handcrafted açai bowls, pitaya bowls, smoothies and coffee. Their flavorful fruit combinations leave a strong, sweet impression. Credit:Photo via Instagram / riseupsatxPlantyful Sweets
1520 N. Main Ave.
This plant-based superfood bakery offered vegan and allergy-friendly baked goods. The shop closed its storefront in March. Credit:Photo via Instagram / plantyfulsweetsCredit:Photo via Instagram / salatasaladsCredit:Photo via Instagram / thecovesa