Milwaukee’s plant-based scene sizzles with creativity, transforming classic Midwestern comfort food into vibrant vegan delights. From Riverwest’s eclectic kitchens to Bay View’s innovative restaurants, the city’s culinary landscape offers unexpected plant-powered treasures.
Local chefs are reimagining traditional flavors with bold, compassionate cooking. Spots like Urban Beets and Odd Duck prove Milwaukee’s vegan cuisine isn’t just an afterthought, but a thriving, delicious movement.
Discover Milwaukee’s tastiest vegan destinations right here!
Featured Vegan Restaurants in Milwaukee
- Café Corazon
- Odd Duck
- Alem Ethiopian Village
- Vanguard
- Beerline Café
- Urban Beets
- Riverwest Co-op Cafe
- Twisted Plants
Alem Ethiopian Village
What to Expect
Communal dining with hand-eating traditional Ethiopian experience
Description
Traditional Ethiopian restaurant serving a diverse menu of meat and vegetarian dishes. Diners experience authentic communal dining, eating from a shared plate without utensils. Signature offerings include beef, chicken, and lamb entrées alongside vegetarian options like split peas, lentils, and fresh salads.
Where: Milwaukee | More Info: Alem Ethiopian Village
Beerline Café
What to Expect
Locally sourced plant-based comfort cuisine
Description
Beerline Café serves plant-based comfort food with creative vegan twists. Their menu features hearty sandwiches, inventive grain bowls, and seasonal specials that showcase local produce. The café's relaxed atmosphere and commitment to fresh, scratch-made vegan cuisine make it a Milwaukee standout.
Where: Milwaukee | More Info: Beerline Café
Café Corazon
What to Expect
Urban garden supplying restaurant ingredients
Description
Café Corazon serves locally-sourced Mexican cuisine across three Milwaukee locations, emphasizing farm-to-table ingredients from regional producers. Their menu features authentic Mexican dishes crafted with produce from their own urban garden and carefully selected local farms like Redeker Farms and Borzynski Farms.
Where: Milwaukee | More Info: Café Corazon
Odd Duck
What to Expect
Ever-changing globally inspired small plate menu
Description
Innovative small plates restaurant serving globally inspired dishes with robust local ingredient focus. Their menu shifts frequently, offering creative culinary explorations that accommodate vegetarians and vegans through thoughtfully prepared shareable plates. Dishes blend international techniques with Midwestern ingredients, creating unexpected flavor combinations.
Where: Milwaukee | More Info: Odd Duck
Riverwest Co-op Cafe
What to Expect
Worker-owned cooperative grocery and cafe
Description
A community-driven vegan cafe and grocery store offering plant-based prepared foods, locally sourced ingredients, and a rotating menu of hearty vegan sandwiches, salads, and daily specials. Their cooperative model supports sustainable, ethical food practices with a focus on fresh, wholesome meals made from scratch.
Where: Milwaukee | More Info: Riverwest Co-op Cafe
Twisted Plants
What to Expect
Multi-location vegan fast-casual restaurant with playful menu concept
Description
Twisted Plants serves innovative vegan comfort food with bold plant-based twists on classic favorites. Their menu features indulgent vegan burgers, loaded fries, and creative sandwiches that reimagine traditional fast-casual cuisine. Standout dishes include their signature Twisted Burger and plant-based mac and cheese, offering hearty, satisfying meals for vegans and plant-curious diners alike.
Where: Milwaukee | More Info: Twisted Plants
Urban Beets
What to Expect
Cold-pressed juice bar with extensive vegan menu
Description
Urban Beets serves vibrant plant-based cuisine with a focus on fresh, locally sourced vegan dishes. Their menu features creative bowls, hearty sandwiches, and cold-pressed juices that showcase innovative vegan cooking. Standout items include their signature grain bowls and colorful smoothie blends that transform plant-based eating into a culinary adventure.
Where: Milwaukee | More Info: Urban Beets
Vanguard
What to Expect
House-made sausage menu with diverse flavor profiles
Description
A Milwaukee bar specializing in house-made sausages with an innovative menu featuring classic and adventurous options, including vegetarian selections. The Vanguard offers a casual, unpretentious dining experience with an extensive drink program showcasing craft drafts, house cocktails, and an impressive bourbon and whiskey list.
Where: Milwaukee | More Info: Vanguard