Louisville is known for a lot of things – fried chicken, for one. But much like other unexpected Southern cities like Nashville and Huntsville, there are plenty of vegan restaurants in Louisville KY, too!
Here are our favorite vegan and vegan-friendly spots in Louisville.
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Vegan Restaurants in Louisville KY
1. V-Grits
Once upon a time, Morels Cafe was our go-to vegan restaurant in Louisville. And while we miss it, V-Grits is just as good!
You’ll find southern comfort food, classic American dishes, and vegan brunch. Wash it all down with a vegan beer from their sister brewery, Chimera Brewing.
Neighborhood: Highlands
Cost: $
2. Half-Peach Bakery
Half-Peach Bakery offers a bunch of ready-made items like mac ‘n cheese and spring rolls and food made-to-order items like soy-based drumsticks and shrimp po-boys.
They also have delicious baked goods as well!
Neighborhood: St. Matthews
Cost: $
3. Flora Kitchenette
Flora Kitchenette is a Black-owned breakfast, brunch, and lunch cafe. They offer dishes like vegan omelets, biscuits and gravy, and avocado toast.
Don’t forget to grab some of their vegan donuts, too!
Neighborhood: Highlands
Cost: $
4. Roots/Heart & Soy
Roots and Heart & Soy are two different but connected Vietnamese restaurants sharing the same motto: “Mindful, compassionate cooking.”
Roots is an upscale dining restaurant, while Heart & Soy is more laid-back and primarily carry-out. Both spots have entirely vegetarian (mostly vegan) menus.
Neighborhood: Highlands
Cost: $-$$
5. Shahar Café
Shahar Café is a super cool retro cafe offering vegan versions of our favorite junk foods. You can find everything from Nashville hot chik’n to popcorn shrimp to huge cheeseburgers.
Just save room for ice cream!
Neighborhood: Highlands
Cost: $
6. Annie May’s Sweet Cafe
Annie May’s is a vegan, gluten-free, and top 9-free bakery. They have delicious options, including cinnamon rolls, oatmeal creme pies, and soft serve.
Neighborhood: Highlands
Cost: $
7. Ramsi’s Cafe on the World
Ramsi’s was doing vegan food before it was mainstream. The menu isn’t entirely vegan, but it is huge and has plenty of options!
Neighborhood: Highlands and Norton Commons
Cost: $
8. Cosmic Bird
It would be crazy if someone hadn’t capitalized on vegan fried chicken in Louisville. Cosmic Bird is a 100% vegan fried chicken spot.
They currently operate as a pop-up, so keep an eye out for their location!
Neighborhood: Changes
Cost: $
9. Shreeji Indian Vegetarian Street Food
Shreeji Indian Vegetarian Street Food serves up authentic Indian street food and Indo-Chinese dishes, including items like dosas, masala potatoes, and more.
Neighborhood: Forest Hills
Cost: $
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Wow! That was a lot of food to check out. I know how good much of it was just getting to try some when you got back to Nashville. Great info!
Yes, it was too much food in 24 hours haha – I needed the intel though :p
Hi Ashley, wow it’s incredible that you managed to go to all these places! Loved the post – tho if you’re in Louisville again I invite you to come back into Half-Peach and try some of our dishes like the Southern Chickn or Nacho Bowl too!
Tina, I definitely will! I was so full when I visited your place haha. What I did have though was amazing so I’ll definitely be back to try more 🙂