Vegetarian Journal's Guide to Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants in the U.S. and Canada

Tennessee

Antioch Chattanooga Clarksville Collegedale Franklin Huntingdon Jackson Johnson City Knoxville Memphis Murfreesboro Nashville

Antioch

·Vege-Licious Café

793 Bell Rd., Antioch, TN 37013

615) 730-8888 *Err*

Vegetarian. A veggie style twist on the classic homey restaurant. Enjoy dishes including the Soul Food Plate which includes vegan mac n' cheese, barbecue chicken, collard greens, yams, and a roll. They also have a wide variety of sandwiches. Both the indoor and outdoor seating are beautiful in their own way.

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Chattanooga

(For restaurant listings in the surrounding areas, see Collegedale.)

··Cashew

149 River St., Chattanooga, TN 37405

(423) 355-5486

Vegan/natural foods. Located right by Coolidge Park, Cashew offers completely vegan meals and treats made from local produce. This plant-based café and bakery serves up a large selection of unique specials every day. Be sure to try a vegan sweet like their Oreo-stuffed chocolate chip cookies! Cash only.

··Plant Power Café & Juice Bar

6215 Lee Hwy., Ste. 137 (F), Chattanooga, TN 37421

(423) 702-2233

Vegan. You’ll find plenty of healthy alternatives at Plant Power Café & Juice Bar. They have everything from fruit smoothies and green juices to raw desserts. If you need a little sweet treat, try their nice cream, with flavors such as chocolate, strawberry, and blueberry. For more savory options, look for the black bean burger, taco plate, and bbq jackfruit sandwich! Balance your green juice with some of their cookies, cupcakes, and brownies!

··Real Roots Café

607 North Market St., Ste. 103, Chattanooga, TN 37405

423-206-4802

Vegan. Enjoy a variety of fresh juices, smoothies, smoothie bowls, toasts, and hot meals including burritos, tacos, chili, jackfruit sandwich, paninis, salads, and more. Outdoor seating available.

··Sleepyhead Coffee

735 Broad St., Chattanooga, TN 37402

423-206-2530

2602 E. Main St., Chattanooga, TN 37404

423-206-2530

Vegan/café/bakery. Sleepy heads’ cute pink aesthetic complements their greenery and plants to create a cozy environment. Their delightful coffee and pastries provide a small treat to lighten your mood. The aesthetic of their coffee and treats rivals the atmosphere and each latte is complete with coffee-art. Their in house mugs match the pink atmosphere and can be filled with a variety of drink options. From classic expresso’s and cold brews to unique superfood blends and seasonal drinks, there is something for everyone. Their pastries are guaranteed to lift your mood with their fluffy textures and perfect portions.

··Sluggo's North Vegetarian Café

501 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga, TN 37405

(423) 752-5224

Vegan/café/eclectic. Sluggo's North Vegetarian Café is 100% vegan, and includes a variety of dishes such as nachos, sandwiches, the "Popeye Bowl," chocolate oatmeal bars, fudge brownies, and much more. Check out their special events such as movie showings with vegan pizza, live music, and more!

··Southern Squeeze

1301 Dorchester Rd., Ste. 101, Chattanooga, TN 37405

423-498-2898

Vegan/café/juice bar. Southern Squeeze has a bright atmosphere with tons of greenery decor. They serve all juices, waffles, salads, sandwiches, smoothies, smoothie bowls, and even coffee and tea. Their most popular menu items include the “Aztec Bowl” with quinoa, housemade vegan taco "meat," herb cashew cheese, avocado, seasonal veggies, and lime vinaigrette, as well as their vegan “Poke Bowl” with seasonal veggies, avocado, quinoa, kelp noodles, nori, and spicy vegan “mayo.” Southern Squeeze is right by Riverview Bird Sanctuary in Dorchester, TN!

··Your Local Seitanist

3950 Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37411

(423) 541-6626

Vegan/deli. The atmosphere at Your Local Seitanist is lively. Walls are covered in green moss and potted plants decorate the entire space, making you feel like you are dining outside in nature. The restaurant places an emphasis on sustainability by sourcing ingredients from local farmers and small businesses. The menu recreates delicious omnivore dishes by using ingredients like vegan steaks and dairy-free cheese. Some menu items are the Cuban sandwich made with house made h’am seitan, pickles, yellow mustard, and provolone and the Ginger Chickn Wrap filled with chopped slaw, vegetables, and ginger marinated “chicken,” Don’t forget to add a drink to your order, like the White Chocolate Rose Steamer or Salted Caramel Chai, you won’t regret it.

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Clarksville

··Don't Have A Cow

110-A Tiny Town Rd., Clarksville, TN 37042

(931) 299-0979

Vegan. Don’t have a cow because this restaurant is 100% vegan! It offers a fresh menu with various items from soups, salads, wraps, and sandwiches. They also have vegan cupcakes.

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Collegedale

·Village Market Deli

5002 University Dr., Collegedale, TN 37315

(423) 238-3286

Vegetarian/natural foods store deli. This ultra-affordable deli, in a natural foods store catering to the Seventh-day Adventist community, offers hot foods for lunch, such as cheese enchiladas and Spanish lentils and brown rice. Grab-and-go items, a pay-by-weight salad bar, and soups are available until 6 on weekdays. They can also make vegan cakes to order.

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Franklin

·Franklin Juice Company

230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN 37064

Vegetarian/juice bar. Smoothies, acai bowls, juices, they have it all. Most options come with honey by default, but you can order without to make it vegan. Examples of the acai bowls include the Bombom, with cacao, banana, and strawberry, and the Kona, with spirulina, blueberry, and hemp seeds. You can call ahead to order, and if you're on the market for juice or kombucha they also have a service that delivers to your home!

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Huntingdon

·Living Well Vegetarian Restaurant

19760 East Main St., Huntingdon, TN 38344

(731) 535-3301

Vegetarian. Living Well Vegetarian Restaurant is a small, family-owned and operated restaurant about halfway between Memphis and Nashville. Their menu is almost entirely vegan (some honey is used), and gluten-free options are available. Try the Tofu Vegetable Stir-Fry or Rice and Beans.

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Jackson

··Littlebird

316 N. Highland Ave., Jackson, TN 38301

731-300-3999

Vegan/eclectic. Borrowing from American, Mexican, and Middle Eastern cuisine, Littlebird offers a variety of creative dishes, including Mushroom Steak Alfredo, Cauliflower Wings, Ginger Maple Brussels, and a few “mocktails” as well. Located just northeast of the Highland & Deaderick roundabout, they also offer online ordering.

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Johnson City

··Frannie's Vegan Café

4100 North Roan St., Ste. 1, Johnson City, TN 37604

(423) 302-9679

Vegan café. Enjoy their specials such as Spicy Chik’n and Rice and Walnut Taco Wrap along with regular offerings such as Cauli Wings, Veggie Corn Dogs, Sophie's Southern BBQ, and more.

Mid City Grill

106 S.Commerce St., Johnson City, TN 37604

(423) 794-2042

American. Located in downtown Johnson City, this eclectic late-night burger stop offers a wide variety of vegan options. Choose from one of their eight vegan appetizers as you wait for your burger or sandwich – their Southern vegan fried pickles, being a city favorite. Experience one of their 15 vegan meals – from tofu salads, to spicy burgers, to Beyond bratwurst sandwiches. And don’t forget to ask the server about a vegan dessert special on the way out!

··Vegan Town

1805 W. State of Franklin Rd., Ste. 800, Johnson City, TN 37604

(423) 302-8681

Vegan café. Enjoy fresh juices, smoothie bowls, quesadillas, salads, mixed berry toast, and more. Food is also gluten-free.

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Knoxville

··KoPita

524 S. Gay St., Knoxville, TN 37902

(865) 249-8823

Vegan. KoPita is a charming, fresh, and authentic falafel bar. Opened by a husband and wife team with years of restaurant experience, Chef Paul Sellas serves up Israeli favorites with ingredients sourced directly from Israel. The simple, but flavor-packed menu features bowls and pitas stuffed with falafel, babaganoush, hummus, cauliflower, masabacha, and fresh vegetables. The convenient downtown location is close to theaters and shopping, and there is plenty of seating inside and on the patio. As a bonus, they offer free mint lemonade and are BYOB!

The Tomato Head

12 Market Square, Knoxville, TN 37902

(865) 637-4067

Pizza/Italian. The Tomato Head offers a variety of pizza topping for their gourmet pizzas. Feast on vegetarian and vegan sandwiches, a hummus pita, or tofu enchiladas. Enjoy your meal in their dining room, which doubles as an art gallery.

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint

2052 Town Center Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37922

(865) 692-2426

Pizzeria. Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint is a fast casual, make-your-own-pizza restaurant. There are many vegetarian options, and pizzas can be made vegan with Daiya cheese. Other menu items include salads, paninis, and signature pizzas. Outdoor seating is available. Uncle Maddio's is located at the Northshore Town Center.

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Memphis

Brother Juniper's College Inn

3519 S. Walker Ave., Memphis, TN 38111

(901) 324-0144

American. Be sure to try Brother Juniper's scrambled tofu, granola with rice milk, Greek salad, and unique sandwiches made on Armenian cracker bread.

··Imagine Vegan Café

2158 Young Ave., Memphis, TN 38104

(901) 654-3455

Vegan/café. Imagine Vegan Café is a family-owned restaurant with the goal of giving vegans a taste of the ubiquitous Memphis barbecue but without the meat! Their menu features a wide variety of vegan meat and dairy substitutes in dishes such as chicken nuggets and corn dogs. Enjoy a vegan milkshake or bring your own wine (for a small corkage fee). They hope to have local bands come to play live music on the weekends. Imagine is located in the Cooper-Young neighborhood.

··Plant Based Heat

669 S. Highland St., Memphis, TN 38111

Vegan. Ralph Johnson, aka the radio personality RJ Groove, boasts he can make almost anything vegan. At his restaurant Plant Based Heat, just South West of the University of Memphis campus, he focuses on vegan versions of Southern-style comfort foods, like hot wings, corn dogs, Italian sausage sandwiches, Oyster Mushroom nuggets, and, burgers with Smoked Beyond Meat patties and vegan cheese and bacon. Whether you choose the more whole-food-based or more processed veggie meat and cheese options, you’ll be sure to get a flavor-packed, hearty meal. Also does themed nights with special menus, like Vegan Seafood Boils, Taco Tuesdays, and Vegan Barbecue Spreads.

R P Tracks

3547 Walker Ave., Memphis, TN 38111

(901) 327-1471

American. This bar and grill style restaurant, a favorite of University of Memphis students, has many vegan and vegetarian options. Try the delicious barbecue tofu nachos, buffalo tofu wings, chipotle hummus, or a tofu club sandwich. Enjoy a tofu scramble with veggie sausage for Sunday brunch! A fun spot for groups! Outdoor seating is available.

··Sun of A Vegan

The Hickory Ridge Mall, 3707 South Hickory Ridge Mall #458, Memphis, TN 38115

901-249-7697

Vegan/American. A prime destination for vegan comfort food, Sun of a Vegan offers burgers, nachos, quesadillas, tacos, chili, and desserts. Be sure to try their Philly Cheesesteak, Oyster Mushroom Basket, Taco Trio, and Signature 5-Layer Lasagna. Their dishes are characterized as being flavorful, well-seasoned, and generously sized. Additionally, the storefront is wheelchair accessible and compostable containers are available.

Whole Foods Market

5014 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38117

(901) 685-2293

Natural foods store/deli/juice bar. Stop by for lunch or dinner and experience their juice & java bar, fresh sushi station, pizza station, sandwich station, deli, hot bar or salad bar.

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Murfreesboro

··Juicy's Wellness Café

2314 Medical Center Pkwy., Ste. A-2, Murfreesboro, TN 37129

(615) 617-3732

Vegan café. All of the menu’s items are healthy, but for the most part, mimic fast and greasy food—that is minus the grease. Some items include, BBQ Jackfruit sliders, Brownies made from sweet potatoes, Chik’n Cauliflower wings, and of course the delectable Impossible burger. They even offer fresh juices! Juicy Wellness Café offers an artsy and hip atmosphere, perfect for any small lunch or dinner gathering.

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Nashville

(For restaurant listings in the surrounding areas, see Madison.)

··AVO

3001 Charlotte Ave., Suite 200, Nashville, TN 37209

(615) 329-2377

Vegan. Despite its name, AVO isn’t just for avocado lovers; it’s perfect for anyone looking for a nutritious, and more importantly, delicious meal in Nashville! This organic restaurant features a wide a variety of vegan menu options including salads, cocktails, warm entrees, and even their popular pizza made with a sprouted crust topped with hemp seeds! Also, enjoy terrific desserts! At AVO, your appetite will be satiated. Outdoor seating available.

··Copper Branch

601 Church St., Nashville, TN 37219

615-915-1474

Vegan. Copper Branch describes itself as a “Vegan Powerhouse” with a menu that lives up to the title. Stop in for a hearty breakfast with the Field Roast and JustEgg and a Dairy Free Cappuccino. Or try some of the vegan versions of other classic dishes throughout the day. Options include the Black Bean Burger, Aztec Power Bowl, or BBQ Flatbread Pizza. Be sure to check out the smoothie and dessert menus as well. All dishes are available gluten-free, but organic Kamut bread is also available.

··Deep Sea Vegan

975 Main St. #4, Nashville, TN 37206

629-255-7372

Vegan/food truck. Deep Sea Vegan celebrates the ocean through its food, brought to life by a certified rescue diver who is also a passionate vegan. Each dish on the menu is a tribute to the breathtaking beauty of the underwater world, featuring creative names that evoke mental images of this environment, such as their “Seaside Cheeseburger” and “The Deep-Sea Fish Sandwich.” It is a family and Black-owned business that has a unique place in the Nashville community as a pop-up food truck that has consistently been named one of the best restaurants in the city. Diving deep into culinary craft, the Deep Sea Vegan’s aquatic-inspired choices combines a love of the ocean with veganism.

··Graze

1888 Eastland Ave., Nashville, TN 37206

(615) 686-1060

Vegan/bistro. Graze is focused on providing deliciously nutritious plant based foods sourced from local farms and businesses. Whether or not you're an herbivore or localvore, you're sure to find something you'll like among the selection of entrees, small plates, custom freshly pressed juices and smoothies, cocktails, and desserts.

·Grins Vegetarian Café

2421 Vanderbilt Pl., Nashville, TN 37212

(615) 322-8571

Vegetarian/café/kosher. Grins is pronounced "greens," like the Yiddish word for vegetables. Daily special may include Mexican, Thai, or Indian-inspired dishes. This kosher, vegetarian café on the Vanderbilt campus offers entrée and panini specials, as well as a Curried Tofu Wrap, Hummus Wrap, Veggie Sandwich on Maple-Wheat, and other sandwiches. Options include soy mozzarella, and sandwiches that can be made vegan are clearly marked on the menu. The café also offers salads, sides, soups, cookies, muffins, and desserts, many of which are vegan. Grins is located at 25th Avenue in the Ben Schulman Center for Jewish Life on the Vanderbilt University campus but is open to the general public and has convenient parking. Please note that Grins is closed during university breaks including summer (May through August).

·Honest Restaurant

55 E. Thompson Ln., Ste. 105, Nashville, TN 37211

615-477-4780

Vegetarian/Indian. At Honest Restaurant you will find authentic Indian cuisine. They started as a family street cart based in Ahmedabad. You can now find them in Thailand and various locations in the United States. All dishes are cooked to order, and you’ll never find frozen or processed foods here! Samosas, dosas, vegetable dal, and rice dishes are all great options to try! If you’re vegan, ask if the food is cooked with ghee, cheese, or yogurt, and if it can be prepared without them. You will also find interesting menu items such as pizza, sandwiches, and Indian Chinese dishes.

··Succulent Vegan Tacos

Nashville's Farmers Market, 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., Nashville, TN 37208

Vegan/Mexican. Succulent Vegan Tacos offers Mexican recipes and flavors you will love such as hearty tacos, tamales, esquites, enchiladas, and much more. While you are there, make sure to try the yummy conchas, vegan pan dulce (sweet bread), as well as a glass of refreshing fruit-infused water.

··Sunflower Bakehouse

2414 Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN 37214

(615) 750-5499

Vegan café/bakery. Sunflower Bakehouse is a unique vegan restaurant from the owners of Sunflower Café. They operate on the idea that vegan and gluten-free eating should be both delicious and limitless. This mission is reflected in their variety of menu items ranging from focaccia to brownies and their generous hours. Check out their web site before you head down for a full menu and photos that will make your mouth water!

·Sunflower Vegetarian Café

2834 Azalea Pl., Nashville, TN 37204

(615) 457-2568

Vegetarian. The Sunflower Vegetarian Café offers a menu of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options. A bright and open cafeteria style restaurant with a friendly ambiance and kind welcoming staff make the dining experience a wholesome and refreshing one. Diners can choose from various styles of gourmet veggie burgers of sunflower, black bean, quinoa, or Portobello mushroom caps, delicious gourmet wraps and all-time favorites such as the Thai Ginger Tofu and Vegan BBQ. They even have samples and complimentary cucumber water for lunch. There are so many different variations of tasty fresh combinations, you will always come back to this vegetarian oasis.

··The BE-Hive Deli

2414 Gallatin Ave., Nashville, TN 37206

615-733-9606

Vegan. The BE-Hive Deli and Market is a one-stop-shop for all things delicious and vegan. Specializing in showcasing all the fun and wild ways you can eat vegan, The BE-Hive is a great place to stock up on all your favorite BE-Hive plant-based meat and cheese alternatives and grab lunch with your friends. The BE-Hive menu features vegan fried chicken, Italian subs, Crunchwraps, and so much more.

··The Southern V

1200 Buchanan St., Nashville, TN 37208

(615) 802-8136

Vegan/bakery/café. A food truck minus the wheels, The Southern V operates with window ordering only and has a limited amount of outdoor seating. Specials change weekly, and the establishment is only open on weekends, but you don’t want to miss out on the homemade desserts, pastries, or soul food. Primarily a bakery, The Southern V serves a variety of donuts, pies, cakes, and desserts. Try a Snap-Crackle-Yum Treat made with vegan marshmallows or one of the many flavors of Southern Fried Pies, a Nashville favorite! Indulge in a decedent weekend brunch with French toast, pancakes, and waffles or choose more savory options like a veggie-filled quiche, vegan butter biscuit, and chick’n and waffles. For lunch or dinner, grab some chik’n fries, BBQ ribz, or vegan chops and gravy.

··Trippy's Plant-Based Diner

811-H Dickerson Pike, Nashville, TN 37207

629-255-7372

Vegan/food truck. Trippy’s Plant-Based Diner boasts an impressively diverse menu for a wide range of preferences. In addition to these regular offerings, it has specials that change with each day of the week, creating an element of surprise for returning guests who are eager to explore new combinations. Diners often praise the especially rich and flavorful soul food options, which can be attributed to the vision of vegan celebrity chef Mic True. An urban herbalist committed to holistic nutrition, Chef True has crafted food that can be both healthy and exciting.

·Vege-Licious Café

513B Fisk St., Nashville, TN 37203

(615) 942-6978

Vegetarian. A veggie style twist on the classic homey restaurant. Enjoy dishes including the Soul Food Plate which includes vegan mac n' cheese, barbecue chicken, collard greens, yams, and a roll. They also have a wide variety of sandwiches. Both the indoor and outdoor seating are beautiful in their own way.

·Woodlands Indian Vegetarian Cuisine

3415 West End Ave., Nashville, TN 37203

(615) 463-3005

Vegetarian/Indian. Woodlands offers an extensive all-vegetarian menu of South Indian cuisine. Enjoy their awesome lunch buffet. Vegan items are not labeled on the buffet or menu so make sure to check with the very friendly and helpful staff. Woodlands is closed on weekdays between lunch and dinner, so please call ahead for hours.

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