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Where to Find the Best Vegan Dishes, According to You

by Darla Guillen
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by Darla Guillen

For those looking to abstain from dairy and other animal products, who won't taste a morsel of anything that once had parents or who are just seeking a pre-summer menu before the months of pool parties and cookouts: Here's a list of local offerings that prove that going vegan doesn't have to be boring. Last week we asked: Where are Houston's best vegan dishes? And several readers wrote in mentioning everything from vegan tacos to vegan Frito pies.

Below is a map of the top destinations to visit when in need of a completely delicious, completely vegan dish. See a glaring omission? Hit the tipline with suggestions.


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For an ever-rotating list of tasty vegan options, head to this pop-up cafe at the Eastside Urban Harvest Farmers Market. Owner Stephanie Hoban is there every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. serving up vegan tacos, sandwiches, wraps, and sweets. Look for a food truck to roll out this summer.
901 Bagby Street, Houston, TX 77002

Pepper Tree Veggie Cuisine

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The vegan fare at this Greenway Plaza spot contains no MSG but plenty of fresh Asian fusion flavor. To sample a little of everything, head in for the lunch buffet Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
3821 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77027
(713) 621-9488
(713) 621-9488

Radical Eats

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This once small vegan Mexican restaurant moved into a massive Montrose space (formerly Roots Bistro) and added an omnivore-friendly menu. But even with meat dishes added, the vegan options, including the fried avocado tacos, are still a personal favorite.
507 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77006
(713) 697-8719
(713) 697-8719

Sinfull Vegan Bakery

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These baked goods aren't just vegan, they're also all natural, organic and delicious. Try the Everything Bar with flax seeds, pecans and chocolate chips. Here's a full list of where to find the goods.
1714 Webster St, Houston, TX 77003
(281) 467-0017
(281) 467-0017

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Although not all of the menu is vegan-friendly, plenty of the sides are. And a few readers hit the tipline to rave about the vegan chili. [Other location at 2424 Dunstan Rd.]
2555 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77019
(713) 255-4440
(713) 255-4440

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Owners Matti Merrell and Rodney Perry use buckwheat patties and vegan cheese to make flavorful, ultra filling burgers. Don't leave here without ordering a fruit blend shake to go with your Big Tex Burger.
4320 Almeda Rd, Houston, TX 77004
(713) 487-8346
(713) 487-8346

Field of Greens

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The Upper Kirby restaurant has an extensive list of creative vegan offerings, including wheat roast fajitas, green pasta, tamale platter and chocolate tofu pie.
2320 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77098
(713) 533-0029
(713) 533-0029

Sunshine's Health Food Store & Deli

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This South Union food store doubles as a vegetarian deli. It was selling great kale salads before they became a "Thing" at fancy, high-end establishments in town. Look for the vegan offerings, including an avocado po-boy.
4915 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Houston, TX 77021
(713) 643-2884
(713) 643-2884

Loving Hut

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If you can't commit to one cuisine for your vegetarian meal, head here. Everything from Asian to American to Italian influences are on the menu.
2825 S. Kirkwood, Houston, TX 77082
(817) 472-0550
(817) 472-0550

Pat Greer's Raw Vegan Kitchen

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It's a vegan restaurant in a small house in Midtown/Montrose--so don't pass it up when looking for it. Although it's gourmet vegan, the prices are surprisingly reasonable. And the hemp and sage burger is delicious, even for a carnivore.
412 W Clay St, Houston, TX
(713) 807-0101
(713) 807-0101

Quan Yin Vegetarian Restaurant

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It's one of the few vegan spots in that area and will satisfy an authentic Asian cuisine craving. It had us at asparagus soup, but but the tofu and the soy "pork" rolls are great, too.
10830 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77072
(281) 498-7890
(281) 498-7890

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901 Bagby Street, Houston, TX 77002
For an ever-rotating list of tasty vegan options, head to this pop-up cafe at the Eastside Urban Harvest Farmers Market. Owner Stephanie Hoban is there every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. serving up vegan tacos, sandwiches, wraps, and sweets. Look for a food truck to roll out this summer.
901 Bagby Street, Houston, TX 77002

Pepper Tree Veggie Cuisine

3821 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77027
The vegan fare at this Greenway Plaza spot contains no MSG but plenty of fresh Asian fusion flavor. To sample a little of everything, head in for the lunch buffet Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
3821 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77027
(713) 621-9488
(713) 621-9488

Radical Eats

507 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77006
This once small vegan Mexican restaurant moved into a massive Montrose space (formerly Roots Bistro) and added an omnivore-friendly menu. But even with meat dishes added, the vegan options, including the fried avocado tacos, are still a personal favorite.
507 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77006
(713) 697-8719
(713) 697-8719

Sinfull Vegan Bakery

1714 Webster St, Houston, TX 77003
These baked goods aren't just vegan, they're also all natural, organic and delicious. Try the Everything Bar with flax seeds, pecans and chocolate chips. Here's a full list of where to find the goods.
1714 Webster St, Houston, TX 77003
(281) 467-0017
(281) 467-0017

Local Foods

2555 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77019
Although not all of the menu is vegan-friendly, plenty of the sides are. And a few readers hit the tipline to rave about the vegan chili. [Other location at 2424 Dunstan Rd.]
2555 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77019
(713) 255-4440
(713) 255-4440

green seed vegan

4320 Almeda Rd, Houston, TX 77004
Owners Matti Merrell and Rodney Perry use buckwheat patties and vegan cheese to make flavorful, ultra filling burgers. Don't leave here without ordering a fruit blend shake to go with your Big Tex Burger.
4320 Almeda Rd, Houston, TX 77004
(713) 487-8346
(713) 487-8346

Field of Greens

2320 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77098
The Upper Kirby restaurant has an extensive list of creative vegan offerings, including wheat roast fajitas, green pasta, tamale platter and chocolate tofu pie.
2320 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77098
(713) 533-0029
(713) 533-0029

Sunshine's Health Food Store & Deli

4915 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Houston, TX 77021
This South Union food store doubles as a vegetarian deli. It was selling great kale salads before they became a "Thing" at fancy, high-end establishments in town. Look for the vegan offerings, including an avocado po-boy.
4915 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Houston, TX 77021
(713) 643-2884
(713) 643-2884

Loving Hut

2825 S. Kirkwood, Houston, TX 77082
If you can't commit to one cuisine for your vegetarian meal, head here. Everything from Asian to American to Italian influences are on the menu.
2825 S. Kirkwood, Houston, TX 77082
(817) 472-0550
(817) 472-0550

Pat Greer's Raw Vegan Kitchen

412 W Clay St, Houston, TX
It's a vegan restaurant in a small house in Midtown/Montrose--so don't pass it up when looking for it. Although it's gourmet vegan, the prices are surprisingly reasonable. And the hemp and sage burger is delicious, even for a carnivore.
412 W Clay St, Houston, TX
(713) 807-0101
(713) 807-0101

Quan Yin Vegetarian Restaurant

10830 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77072
It's one of the few vegan spots in that area and will satisfy an authentic Asian cuisine craving. It had us at asparagus soup, but but the tofu and the soy "pork" rolls are great, too.
10830 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77072
(281) 498-7890
(281) 498-7890

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