New Orleans’ vibrant vegan scene captures the city’s culinary spirit, blending Creole creativity with plant-based innovation. From the French Quarter to the Marigny, compassionate foodies discover extraordinary flavors that honor the Big Easy’s legendary food culture.
Local restaurants like True Food Kitchen, 1000 Figs, and Sneaky Pickle transform traditional Louisiana ingredients into delectable vegan dishes that surprise and delight even the most dedicated meat lovers.
Explore NOLA’s tastiest plant-based dining destinations now!
Featured Vegan Restaurants in New Orleans
- 1000 Figs
- Pizza Delicious
- G's Pizza
- True Food Kitchen
- I-tal Garden
- Meals From The Heart Cafe
- Sneaky Pickle & Bar Brine
- Luvi
1000 Figs
What to Expect
Small-batch, locally sourced Mediterranean street food
Description
1000 Figs serves Mediterranean-inspired cuisine with a focus on fresh, flavorful falafel and vegetable-forward dishes. Their compact menu highlights locally sourced ingredients and thoughtful plant-based preparations, featuring signature falafel plates and seasonal vegetable mezze that showcase creative vegan interpretations of traditional recipes.
Where: New Orleans | More Info: 1000 Figs
G's Pizza
What to Expect
Customizable pizzas with dedicated vegan menu options
Description
G's Tasty Pizza offers a diverse menu featuring creative pizzas with multiple vegan options. Their menu blends New Orleans flavors with Turkish-inspired touches, including standout vegan selections like the Rainbow Pizza and Vegan Jalapeño Cheese Flatbread. The restaurant provides flexible dining experiences with dine-in, pickup, and delivery services.
Where: New Orleans | More Info: G's Pizza
I-tal Garden
What to Expect
Caribbean-inspired vegan New Orleans soul food
Description
I-Tal Garden reimagines New Orleans soul cuisine through innovative plant-based cooking. Their menu transforms traditional Southern comfort food into vibrant vegan dishes that celebrate organic ingredients and Caribbean-inspired flavors. Specializing in healthy, flavorful alternatives that challenge perceptions of plant-based eating, they offer soul-satisfying meals rooted in wellness and culinary creativity.
Where: New Orleans | More Info: I-tal Garden
Luvi
What to Expect
Chef-driven pan-Asian small plates with creative vegan options
Description
Luvi offers innovative Asian-inspired cuisine featuring Japanese and Chinese-influenced dishes with an inventive vegan-friendly menu. Chef Hao Geng crafts delicate, complex small plates that blend traditional techniques with modern creativity, including standout dumplings and raw seafood alternatives that showcase precise culinary technique.
Where: New Orleans | More Info: Luvi
Meals From The Heart Cafe
What to Expect
Dual-menu concept with vegan and traditional New Orleans cuisine options
Description
A New Orleans cafe reimagining classic Creole cuisine through vegan and gluten-free lenses. Signature dishes include plant-based crab cakes made with artichokes and chickpeas, and vegan beignets that capture traditional flavors. Offers traditional and vegan versions of iconic dishes like gumbo, allowing diners to explore New Orleans cuisine without dietary limitations.
Where: New Orleans | More Info: Meals From The Heart Cafe
Pizza Delicious
What to Expect
NY-style pizzas with extensive vegan and specialty topping options
Description
New Orleans pizzeria offering NY-style pizzas with both traditional and creative options, including a dedicated vegan menu. Standout pies include the Vegan Supreme with plant-based pepperoni and sausage, and the Rosemary Potato pizza with spicy bechamel. Features homemade ingredients and an eclectic mix of specialty pizzas and pastas.
Where: New Orleans | More Info: Pizza Delicious
Sneaky Pickle & Bar Brine
What to Expect
Hyperlocal ingredient sourcing from New Orleans and Gulf Coast farms
Description
Sneaky Pickle offers New Orleans-inspired vegan cuisine sourced from local Gulf Coast farms, featuring seasonal vegetable-forward dishes that blend creative plant-based cooking with regional ingredients. Their menu transforms locally-sourced produce into inventive vegan plates that showcase the region's agricultural bounty.
Where: New Orleans | More Info: Sneaky Pickle & Bar Brine
True Food Kitchen
What to Expect
100% seed oil-free restaurant menu
Description
True Food Kitchen offers health-conscious, seasonally-inspired cuisine with a diverse menu spanning globally influenced plant-based and vegetarian dishes. Their kitchen emphasizes fresh, nutrient-dense ingredients with creative preparations like anti-inflammatory bowls, vibrant salads, and innovative grain-based entrees that showcase California-inspired wellness cuisine.
Where: New Orleans | More Info: True Food Kitchen