Cleveland’s plant-based dining scene is blossoming with innovative vegan options that showcase the city’s culinary creativity. From hearty comfort food to gourmet plant-based delights, local restaurants are transforming the way Northeast Ohioans experience meat-free cuisine.
Local hot spots like Cleveland Vegan, The Vegan Club, and Foodhisattva are leading the charge, offering diverse menus that prove vegan dining can be delicious, satisfying, and deeply rooted in Cleveland’s vibrant food culture.
Discover Cleveland’s tastiest vegan dining destinations now!
Featured Vegan Restaurants in Cleveland
- Townhall Ohio City
- Cleveland Vegan
- Beet Jar
- The Vegan Club
- The Root Cafe
- The Vegan Doughnut Company
- Birch Café
- Foodhisattva
Beet Jar
What to Expect
Locally-sourced coffee and juice bar
Description
A Cleveland cafe serving coffee and light fare with a scrappy, locally-focused approach. Fresh juices, coffee drinks, and a compact menu suggest a nimble, community-oriented dining concept that prioritizes quality ingredients and straightforward preparation.
Where: Cleveland | More Info: Beet Jar
Birch Café
What to Expect
All-vegan menu with extensive sandwich and flatbread selection
Description
A fully vegan café serving creative plant-based comfort food with an expansive menu of bagels, burritos, sandwiches, and flatbreads. Their kitchen offers innovative vegan dishes that span breakfast and lunch, with rotating monthly specials and a commitment to plant-based cuisine. Standout items include their specialty flatbreads and diverse sandwich offerings.
Where: Cleveland | More Info: Birch Café
Cleveland Vegan
What to Expect
Full-service organic vegan catering and scratch kitchen
Description
Cleveland Vegan offers plant-based comfort food with an organic, locally sourced approach. Their scratch kitchen serves creative dishes like cauliflower lasagna and avocado toast, alongside an impressive bakery featuring wedding cakes, pastries, and cookies. The cafe combines compassionate cuisine with a commitment to environmental sustainability and animal welfare.
Where: Cleveland | More Info: Cleveland Vegan
Foodhisattva
What to Expect
Experimental Asian-fusion vegan cuisine
Description
An innovative vegan restaurant blending Asian-inspired cuisine with creative plant-based techniques. Their menu features standout dishes like mushroom scallops and Korean BBQ tofu wings, showcasing inventive flavor combinations that challenge traditional vegan dining expectations.
Where: Cleveland | More Info: Foodhisattva
The Root Cafe
What to Expect
Farm-to-table vegan cuisine using local Ohio ingredients
Description
The Root Cafe serves seasonal, locally-sourced vegan and vegetarian dishes with a commitment to sustainability. Their menu features creative plant-based comfort food highlighting Ohio-grown ingredients, with standout dishes like roasted vegetable bowls and house-made seitan sandwiches.
Where: Cleveland | More Info: The Root Cafe
The Vegan Club
What to Expect
Local ingredient-driven vegan comfort food
Description
A 100% plant-based restaurant offering Cleveland's most innovative vegan cuisine with locally sourced ingredients. Their menu features creative comfort food like jackfruit 'chicken' sandwiches and seitan-based entrees that challenge traditional vegan expectations. The kitchen prioritizes seasonal produce from local farmers' markets, ensuring fresh, vibrant dishes.
Where: Cleveland | More Info: The Vegan Club
The Vegan Doughnut Company
What to Expect
Ohio's exclusive 100% vegan doughnut bakery
Description
Ohio's first and only 100% vegan doughnut shop crafting creative, small-batch doughnuts with innovative flavors. Sisters Kharisma and Kyra Mayo transform classic pastry traditions into plant-based delights, offering unique vegan doughnuts that range from classic glazed to adventurous flavor combinations. Their Downtown Lakewood storefront celebrates handmade, cruelty-free baking with passion and precision.
Where: Cleveland | More Info: The Vegan Doughnut Company
Townhall Ohio City
What to Expect
Multi-location urban gastropub with locally sourced ingredients
Description
Urban gastropub in Ohio City serving eclectic American cuisine with craft beer focus. Offers diverse menu featuring locally sourced ingredients and creative comfort food dishes. Provides multiple dining options including brunch, dinner, and extensive beer selection across two Cleveland locations.
Where: Cleveland | More Info: Townhall Ohio City