The plant-based movement has grown quite a bit and Nashville has embraced vegans and vegetarians. Many great restaurants in Nashville offer vegan and vegetarian dishes, while some cater completely to the plant-based diners. Here's a look at some of the very best vegan and vegetarian dining options throughout Nashville.

Defining Vegan and Vegetarian


Before we get to the restaurants, it's important to quickly define vegan and vegetarian. Vegan means no animal products whatsoever including meat, eggs, dairy, and even honey. Some vegans may identify as a vegan but still eat honey, however.

Vegetarian, on the other hand, simply means no meat. Some vegetarians won't eat certain types of dairy and may also avoid honey, but most vegetarians simply don't eat meat.

Top Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants in Nashville


The Southern V

A Vegan-friendly spot with plenty of great offerings on the menu, The Southern V is fully plant-based. It's a Southern-style menu with items, such as mini ribz, jackfruit nachos and so much more. This is the place to go if you dine with meat eaters and they want to try something similar to meat, but plant-based.

Grins Vegetarian Cafe

Found on the Vanderbilt Campus, this spot offers a great choice for plant-based diners. It's also certified kosher and has been around for more than a decade. The cafe serves breakfast, paninis, soups, salads, wraps and more. They often have specials like Indian veggie curry.

Sunflower Cafe

Offering both vegan and vegetarian dishes, Sunflower Cafe is a popular choice and has been since 2012. This is a great spot for vegan diners as just about everything on the menu is vegan or can be by removing the cheese. They use many local ingredients and the cafe is well-known for the veggie burgers and vegan barbecue dishes.

Avo

Found in Charlotte Pike's OneC1ty complex, Avo opened in 2015 and has become very popular. It was the first fully vegan restaurant to open and offers items, such as kimchi spring rolls, raw pad Thai and even an avocado margarita. Everything is naturally gluten-free, as well and you can enjoy plenty of great desserts, such as a chocolate tart and a vegan cheesecake.

Graze

While Graze may not be a large spot, it's one of the best spots for vegan and vegetarian dishes. It's a plant-based bistro and bar with plenty of small plates, salads, burritos and more to enjoy. The weekend brunch is one of the best in the city.

Vegan Vee

The place for your sweets, Vegan Vee offers a takeout bakery and it's gluten-free. While they have limited hours for muffins, doughnuts, cookies, and bagels, you'll want to get in line and try this spot. They also have daily specials, such as maple pecan waffles, ginger crème pies and more.

A few other great vegan and vegetarians restaurants in Nashville include:

  • Woodlands Indiana Vegetarian Cuisine

  • The Wild Cow

  • Grins Vegetarian Cafe

  • Coco Greens Vegan Cafe & Wellness Center


You can also find plenty of vegan and vegetarian dishes at the following restaurants in Nashville:

  • MOTO

  • Tavern

  • Mas Tacos

  • Sloco

  • The Pharmacy

  • Two Ten Jack

  • Two Boots

  • Acme Feed & Seed


If you're a plant-based eater, you'll find plenty of options throughout Nashville to enjoy. Some even offer great choices for your meat-eating friends.