Columbia’s plant-based dining scene is blossoming with innovative vegan restaurants that transform local ingredients into mouthwatering culinary experiences. From downtown hotspots to neighborhood gems, these eateries are redefining what compassionate eating looks like in the Midlands.
Whether craving globally inspired dishes or locally crafted comfort food, Columbia’s vegan restaurants offer something for every palate. The city’s commitment to diverse, sustainable dining ensures that plant-based food lovers never compromise on flavor or creativity.
Discover Columbia’s most delectable vegan dining destinations!
Featured Vegan Restaurants in Columbia
- A Peace of Soul Vegan Kitchen
- Good Life Café (West Columbia)
- The Reizod Vegan Experience
- More Vegan Cafe
- Tasty As Fit
- Publico Kitchen and Tap
- Kao Thai Cuisine
A Peace of Soul Vegan Kitchen
What to Expect
Road trip destination for nationally recognized vegan soul cuisine
Description
A Peace of Soul offers innovative vegan soul food that transforms traditional Southern cuisine into plant-based masterpieces. Their menu features bold, hearty dishes like jackfruit pulled 'pork' sandwiches and crispy plant-based chicken plates that challenge meat-centric expectations. Their food truck and catering options extend their reach beyond their Main Street patio, making vegan comfort food accessible throughout Columbia.
Where: Columbia | More Info: A Peace of Soul Vegan Kitchen
Good Life Café (West Columbia)
What to Expect
Raw vegan cuisine with organic, unprocessed ingredients
Description
Good Life Café specializes in raw vegan cuisine featuring vibrant, unprocessed plant-based dishes that preserve nutritional integrity. Their menu highlights innovative raw salads, superfood smoothies, and creative living food platters that transform fresh, organic ingredients into colorful, nutrient-dense meals.
Where: West Columbia | More Info: Good Life Café
Kao Thai Cuisine
What to Expect
Authentic Thai cuisine in Columbia's dining scene
Description
Traditional Thai restaurant serving authentic cuisine with a robust menu of classic curries, noodle dishes, and stir-fries. Their kitchen prepares flavorful Thai specialties using fresh ingredients, highlighting regional recipes from across Thailand. Offers extensive selection of traditional appetizers and entrees.
Where: Columbia | More Info: Kao Thai Cuisine
More Vegan Cafe
What to Expect
Innovative Caribbean and soul food-inspired vegan menu
Description
More Vegan Cafe offers creative plant-based comfort food with Caribbean and soul food influences. Their menu features innovative dishes like Rasta Pasta, Bernie Mac & Cheeze, and Raw Chickpea Tunaphish Tacos that reimagine classic recipes through a vegan lens. The cafe provides hearty, flavorful vegan meals that challenge traditional perceptions of plant-based cuisine.
Where: Columbia | More Info: More Vegan Cafe
Publico Kitchen and Tap
What to Expect
54 craft beer taps with Latin-Asian fusion cuisine
Description
Publico Kitchen & Tap delivers a vibrant Latin-Asian fusion dining experience in Columbia's Five Points neighborhood. Their menu blends creative tacos, ramen, and shareable plates with an impressive craft beer selection featuring 54 taps. Standout dishes include Cuban nachos with baked cod and fried avocado tacos that showcase their inventive culinary approach.
Where: Columbia | More Info: Publico Kitchen and Tap
Tasty As Fit
What to Expect
Fresh daily plant-based meal prep service
Description
Tasty As Fit delivers plant-based, gluten-free grab-and-go meals crafted fresh daily in Columbia, SC. Their rotating seasonal menu features creative dishes like Thai Fried Rice, Greek Burger Wrap, and Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups that showcase vibrant, health-conscious vegan cuisine with convenient pickup options.
Where: Columbia | More Info: Tasty As Fit
The Reizod Vegan Experience
What to Expect
In-house vegan cooking classes with comprehensive meal instruction
Description
The Reizod Vegan Experience delivers high-end plant-based cuisine featuring organic, locally-sourced, and non-GMO ingredients. Their made-to-order menu showcases creative vegan dishes with an emphasis on nutrition and flavor, complemented by hands-on cooking classes that teach plant-based culinary techniques.
Where: Columbia | More Info: The Reizod Vegan Experience