Akron’s plant-based dining scene is blossoming with compassionate culinary options that transform local vegan cuisine. From Summit Lake to the Rubber City’s downtown, herbivores and curious food lovers can discover delicious meat-free meals that celebrate flavor and sustainability.
Innovative restaurants like The Soulful Vegan, Aladdin’s Eatery, and Grazer’s Restaurant are redefining Akron’s dining landscape. Each spot offers unique dishes that prove plant-based eating isn’t just a trend, but a delectable dining experience.
Discover Akron’s best vegan restaurants right here!
Featured Vegan Restaurants in Akron
Aladdin's Eatery
What to Expect
Lebanese-American cuisine with multiple dietary accommodations
Description
Middle Eastern restaurant offering Lebanese-American cuisine with extensive vegetarian and vegan options. Specializes in fresh, flavorful dishes like hummus variations, warm pitas, and naturally gluten-free basmati rice. Features innovative menu items like a new pesto hummus topped with sun-dried tomatoes and toasted pine nuts.
Where: Akron | More Info: Aladdin's Eatery
Crave
What to Expect
Two-story historic downtown location with flexible dining options
Description
A vibrant downtown restaurant offering a diverse menu of contemporary American cuisine with creative small plates, craft cocktails, and a dynamic atmosphere. The two-story historic venue provides an inviting space for casual dining and social gatherings, featuring a flexible menu that ranges from gourmet burgers to shareable appetizers.
Where: Akron | More Info: Crave
Grazer's Restaurant
What to Expect
Locally sourced ingredient menu with multiple dietary accommodations
Description
Grazers offers a flexible dining experience with robust vegan and vegetarian selections alongside meat options. Their menu features locally-sourced ingredients and accommodates multiple dietary preferences, including gluten-free choices. Kent's downtown restaurant provides versatile meal options for diverse eating styles.
Where: Akron | More Info: Grazer's Restaurant
NOMZ
What to Expect
Full-service restaurant with extensive vegan and vegetarian menu options
Description
A vegan-friendly restaurant in Akron's Northside District offering an eclectic menu of breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner options. Specializing in locally-sourced seasonal dishes with multiple vegan and vegetarian choices, NOMZ provides a full-service dining experience complete with a craft cocktail bar and flexible menu.
Where: Akron | More Info: NOMZ
The Soulful Vegan
What to Expect
Locally sourced seasonal vegan ingredients
Description
The Soulful Vegan serves innovative plant-based cuisine that celebrates local, seasonal ingredients. Their menu features creative vegan dishes rooted in comfort food traditions, with carefully sourced produce from local farmers' markets. Standout offerings include soulful plant-based entrees that reimagine classic comfort food with fresh, vibrant ingredients.
Where: Akron | More Info: The Soulful Vegan