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

South Carolina

Bluffton Charleston Columbia Florence Greenville Greer Hilton Head Island Lexington Mount Pleasant Myrtle Beach North Charleston Taylors

Bluffton

Mellow Mushroom

878 Fording Island Rd., Bluffton, SC 29910

(843) 706-0800

Pizzeria/bar/eclectic. Mellow Mushroom is a pizzeria chain known for its cool vibe, tasty eats, and craft beer. They offer a large variety of vegetarian options, many of which can be made vegan. They serve appetizers, salads, calzones, hoagies, pizza, and micro brews. Their crust and red sauce are both vegan and they offer Daiya vegan cheese as well. Vegan pizza toppings and sandwich fillings include tofu, tempeh, and fresh veggies like avocado. Their Mega-Veggie pizza is very popular. Mellow Mushroom cares about its sustainability; their napkins, paper towels, tissues, and pizza boxes are made from 100% recycled material.

locations

Charleston

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

··Annie O Love's Café of Sweet Abundance

1901 Ashley River Rd., Charleston, SC 29407

Vegan café. Enjoy gluten-free granola-based cookies, vegan cheese cake, sandwiches, and more.

··Cinnaholic

415 King St., Ste. B, Charleston, SC 29403

480-894-5542

Vegan/bakery. Cinnaholic offers over 30 flavors of gourmet cinnamon rolls -- and they are all vegan! Some include Almond, Blackberry, Butterscotch, Caramel, Cream Soda, Key Lime, Root Beer, & Pomegranate. Toppings range from Cookie Dough Chunks to Shredded Coconut and everything in between. They offer other sweet treats including cookies, brownies, muffins, specialty pie rolls, and baby buns (mini cinnamon rolls).

Mellow Mushroom

19 Magnolia Rd., Charleston, SC 29407

(843) 747-4992

Pizzeria/bar/eclectic. See description under Bluffton, SC.

··Three Girls on Spring

121 Spring St., Charleston, SC 29403

843-928-2535

Vegan/Italian. Three Girls on Spring aims to create delicious vegan fare while offering hospitality, welcoming and connecting with each guest. Many choices are gluten-free. Some Hot Dishes include Lasagna with four fresh, house-made vegan cheeses--Mozzarella, Ricotta, Parmesan, and Romano, two “Crabcake” choices, both crafted from artichokes----one with Horseradish Dill Sauce, the other with Spicy Remoulade on a Toasted Pretzel Roll. Besides “Chicken” Parmigiana and Meatball Pesto sandwiches, there’s their special Belissimo Sandwich featuring a Cutlet, Mozzarella, Fire Roasted Red Pepper and Pesto on Fried Dough, as well as Sausage Pesto Flatbread or Sausage and Peppers Flatbread made with organic portobello mushroom, onion and spices. Cold Offerings feature To Go heated or Heat at Home items such as Spicy 'Pepperoni' made with organic Apples, and spices, 2 Mac and Cheese Balls with Buffalo Sauce and Coconut Bacon Dust, or Scalloped Potatoes--a creamy, combo of their four house made cheeses. There are also Pestos, various house made cheeses blocks and Assorted Aged Cheese Wheels in flavors like Cranberry, Pumpkin Seed, Pistachio & Thyme, Black Peppercorn or Vegan Maple Bacon Pecan Herb. You might grab a 10" To Go Apizza--possible options are Mashed Potato, BBQ 'Chicken', Neapolitan, Heirloom Tomato and more. All feature their Mozzarella, Parmesan and Romano cheeses. Desserts rotate but usually include their house made Ricotta based Cannoli Dip with vegan chocolate chips, assorted Gluten Free Brownies, Cream Cheese Frosted Chocolate Cake, and many more.

Three Little Birds Café & Catering

65 Windermere Blvd., Charleston, SC 29407

(843) 225-3065

Café. Three Little Birds Café & Catering is a fun, friendly, easy-going café serving fresh, unique, affordable food for all dietary needs. Choose from a variety of breakfast items, sandwiches, sides, and salads. You can substitute vegan cheese and spelt bread on any sandwich. Enjoy the folksy Bluegrass music along with a savory Homemade Veggie Burger, Fresh Fruit and Granola Soy-Yogurt Bowl, or Grilled Veggies and Vegan Cheese on Tuscan Bread Sandwich. Three Little Birds is off Folly Road, behind Earthfare and Staples in the South Windermere Shopping Center, West Ashley.

locations

Columbia

··A Peace of Soul Vegan Kitchen

2338 Main St., Columbia, SC 29201

(803) 253-7889

Vegan/soul food. Enjoy vegan soul food including collards, purple cabbage, pinto beans and rice, coconut curry chickpeas, mac n' cheese, chili cheese fries, sloppy Joes, fried "chicken" sandwich, and more.

··Good Life Café

1614 Main St., Columbia, SC 29201

(803) 726-2310

Vegan/raw foods/organic/juice bar. Good Life Café serves vegan and organic raw foods. With an international flavor, the menu includes American, Italian, Indian, Thai, and Mexican gourmet cuisines. Enjoy Tamale Pie, the Pimentoless Cheese Flax Wrap, Pad Thai, Mushroom Stroganoff, or the Burger of the Day.

Mellow Mushroom

1009 Gervais St., Columbia, SC 29201

(803) 933-9201

Pizzeria/bar/eclectic. See description under Bluffton, SC.

··More Vegan Café

4622 N. Main St., Columbia, SC 29203

803-995-5046

Vegan café. Appetizers include Cauliflower Bites (BBQ, Carolina Gold, or Buffalo), and Walnut Eggrolls. Main dishes include Rasta Pasta (Caribbean pasta dish with jerk sauce and vegan scallops made from hearts of palm), Lions Mane Steak (served with mashed potatoes and asparagus), and Curry Chickpea Cauliflower over quinoa. There are several raw dishes, including Raw Spaghetti (zucchini noodles with a savory walnut tomato-based sauce) and Kale and Tabouli Salads. There are several drinks, including Kakarot (fresh-pressed carrot, apple, and ginger) and Mother Nature (apple, celery, lemon, cucumber, basil, mint), as well as a smoothie and several desserts such as Carrot Cake with raisins and pecans.

Rosewood Natural Foods Market & Deli

2803 Rosewood Dr., Columbia, SC 29205

(803) 256-6410

Natural foods store/deli. Located near State Fairgrounds & Midlands Technical College, Rosewood features both a natural foods store and a deli. Their chef, who has over 20 years experience with vegetarian cooking, serves up such vegan or vegetarian options as as Seaside Cakes, Jerk Tofu, Seitan Paté, and a tofu-based cream-filled Crumb Cake or Cheesecake. They even make prepared pizzas to be baked at home. Special dietary needs are readily accommodated.

··The Reizod Vegan Experience

9300 Two Notch Rd., Columbia, SC 29223

(803) 862-0045

Vegan. The Reizod Vegan Experience has a wide variety of vegan foods from American, Indian, Caribbean, and Latino culture. Some examples of dishes that they have are Tofu Saag,Eggplant Parmesan, Enchiladas, Zucchini noodles (massaged with a creamy nut sauce), and more. They are located near Sri Dasavathara Venkateswara Swamy Temple & Cultural Center of South Carolina.

locations

Florence

··Eliza's Vegan Café

1832-B West Lucas St., Florence, SC 29501

(843) 229-0595

Vegan. Enjoy a variety of salads including Raw Kale Salad and Popcorn Chicken Salad, as well as appetizers and sides such as Jamaican Patty, Cole Slaw, and Mac and Cheese. Lunch items include and Italilan Meatball Sub, Danny Cheesesteak, and more. Dinner entrees range from Lasagna and Spicy Asian Stir-Fry to Burgers. Also choose from several desserts! They are located less than half a mile off of exit 164 of Interstate 95.

Mellow Mushroom

120 Dunbarton Dr., Florence, SC 29501

(843) 407-1442

Pizzeria/bar/eclectic. See description under Bluffton, SC.

locations

Greenville

India Palace

59 Liberty Ln., Greenville, SC 29607

(864) 271-8875

Indian. India Palace serves vegetarian specialties including appetizers, curries, and vegetable and rice dishes.

Mellow Mushroom

1 Augusta St., Ste. 201, Greenville, SC 29601

(864) 233-9020

Pizzeria/bar/eclectic. See description under Bluffton, SC.

··Naked Vegan

311A McAlister Rd., Greenville, SC 29607

864-252-4195

Vegan. From their delicious, creatively named food to their detailed and comical decor, Naked Vegan is a feast for all your senses, serving unique and healthy comfort food. At the restaurant, they have a variety of meals, from their ‘Comfort Me Please’ section containing meals like Hot Digg No Dog (vegan hotdogs) and Spoiled Brat to their selection of smoothies and power cups made of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Pita House

495 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville, SC 29607

(864) 271-9895

Middle Eastern. Pita House offers excellent traditional Mediterranean vegetarian dishes, including hummus, baba ghanouj, falafel, fresh-baked pita bread, and a vegetarian plate. Cash only.

·Southern Pressed Juicery

2 W. Washington St., Greenville, SC 29601

(864) 729-8626

Vegetarian/juice bar. Southern Pressed Juicery is a 100% raw, organic, cold-pressed juicery. They offer many different juices, smoothies, and energy bowls, along with various wraps, snacks, and salads if you are looking for a meal. Stop in to pick up one of their freshly made juices so you can experience the wonderful fresh and organic ingredients. They have the perfect juice for everyone.

·Swad Vegetarian Restaurant

1421 Laurens Rd., Ste. A, Greenville, SC 29607

(864) 233-2089

Vegetarian/Indian. This vegetarian Indian restaurant offers friendly service and Bombay-style cooking, including samosas, rice dishes, and curry dishes.

··Vegan House Shack

3906 Augusta Rd., Greenville, SC 29605

864-692-3489

Vegan/food truck. Serves vegan dishes like the “Cauliflower Tacos,” which has a Corn tortilla, battered and fried cauliflower, guacamole, sweet purple cabbage, and is topped with a jalapeno pepper and drizzled with their special house and ranch sauce. They also sell “Chick-Un Strips,” which are 3 house-made, seasoned, battered, and fried vegan chicken strips with real potato seasoned fries.

··We Got The Beets

Xxxxx, Greenville, SC 29605

Vegan/food truck. Burgers, sandwiches, salads, and sides are what's cooking in this pun-adorned food truck. The Nacho Burger, with a Beyond Meat burger, cashew cream nacho cheese, guac, and jalapeños, is mouthwatering. The Sushi Sandwich is a favorite, with sushi rice, Korean BBQ jackfruit, slaw, avocado, and veggies. Gluten-free and nut-free options available. Check Facebook page to find out where the truck will be located and when.

locations

Greer

··Thai Vegan Restaurant

107 Middleton Way, Greer, SC 29650

864-334-5962

Vegan/Thai. Serves vegan dishes like the “Pineapple Fried Rice,” that has brown stir-fried rice in curry powder with pineapple, bell pepper, onion, carrot, and cashews. Also has the vegan “Glass Noodle Salad,” with mung bean noodles, tomato, onion and chili paste topped with a spicy lime dressing and served on a bed of salad, plus so much more.

locations

Hilton Head Island

·Delisheeyo

32 Palmetto Bay Rd., Ste. A1, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

843-785-3633

Vegetarian/natural foods. Are you someone who likes fresh food? Well, you should visit Delisheeyo! Try their Yom Roll, Happy Wrap, or Buddha Bowl. Many of their items are prepared with fresh produce, including their cold-pressed juices. Also, miso soup is made fresh daily and is vegan! You may also enjoy their outdoor seating while dining.

Mellow Mushroom

33 Office Park Rd., Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

(843) 686-2474

Pizzeria/bar/eclectic. See description under Bluffton, SC.

locations

Lexington

Mellow Mushroom

5364 Sunset Blvd., Lexington, SC 29072

(803) 359-0778

Pizzeria/bar/eclectic. See description under Bluffton, SC.

locations

Mount Pleasant

Mellow Mushroom

3110 N. Highway 17, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466

(843) 881-4743

Pizzeria/bar/eclectic. See description under Bluffton, SC.

locations

Myrtle Beach

Bay Naturals

7611 North Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

843-448-0011

Natural foods. Clearly marks vegan options on their menu including: Roasted Veggie Quinoa Bowl, EggRoll in a Bowl, Reuben, Mongolian Beef Bowl, Avocado Grill Sandwich, Lentil Burrito, All Day Breakfast Burrito, Veggie Packed Cauliflower gluten free crust pizza with housemade vegan vodka sauce. Choose our Bay Pizza (Fresh Basil, Broccoli, Butternut Squash, Brussel Sprouts, Cauliflower, Mushroom) or custom build. They also have Acai Bowls, Smoothies, and more.

Hot Stacks Café

9707 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

(843) 497-7091

American. Hot Stacks Café provides breakfast and lunch daily with a variety of vegan options marked on the menu incudling tofu scramble, pancakes, waffles, chick'n waffle, spicy tacos, black bean burger, and more.

Mellow Mushroom

1571 21st Ave., N., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

(843) 444-1122

Pizzeria/bar/eclectic. See description under Bluffton, SC.

locations

North Charleston

··Vined

5117 Dorchester Rd. Unit G, North Charleston, SC 29418

843-996-4621

Vegan. Menu includes: cauliflower “chicken” & waffles, "shrimp" po'boy, and portobello mushroom steak with potatoes and glazed asparagus. Option to make entrees into a combo with fries/sweet potato fries and drink.

locations

Taylors

·Everbowl

6005 Wade Hampton Blvd., Ste. C, Taylors, SC 29687

864-469-6065

Vegetarian. Enjoy a wide variety of acai bowls and coffee.

locations

Bestsellers from
The VRG Catalog:

	Vegan Seafood: Beyond the Fish Shtick for Vegetarians
	Simply Vegan
	Vegans Know How to Party
	Meatless Meals for Working People
	Vegan Menu for People With Diabetes
	Vegan Meals for One or Two
	Conveniently Vegan

Join The VRG with via our donation form, and receive the Vegetarian Journal for one year and a copy of Meatless Meals for Working People: Quick and Easy Vegetarian Recipes!