5 Amazing Vegan Restaurants To Try In New Orleans
By Sarah Tate
January 8, 2021
Living in the South can offer a challenge for vegans and vegetarians. So many restaurants focus on offering the best seafood or dense comfort food that it can be difficult to find a place dedicated to the plant-based lifestyle.
Whether you're looking for a meatless substitute, a veggie haven, or just want a change in your cultural cuisine, New Orleans has plenty of options to choose from. The Crescent City was even recently named one of the country's best for vegans and vegetarians.
Listed below are some of New Orlean's favorite vegan and vegetarian locales.
Kindred
Opened in 2020, this 100% vegan restaurant specializes in plant-based comfort foods like fried chick'n and po-boys while also serving up frozen daiquiris and an endless variety of delicious items created by a team dedicated to serving great food at a reasonable price.
Seed
One of the city's favorite vegan spots, Seed artfully crafts its plant-based food and cocktails to showcase the talents of its culinary team. Try the tofu "pork belly" bao, mushroom gumbo, or cauliflower katsu for unique twists on some familiar classics.
Breads on Oak
In addition to the delicious plant-based food, Breads on Oak wants to provide its customers with a memorable dining experience. This artisan cafe has plenty of breads, pastries, and meals to choose from, like the pumpkin cheddar biscuit — a unique twist on the typical breakfast sandwich.
I-tal Garden Restaurant
I-tal offers good ol' vegan soul food for anyone searching for some amazing comfort food in the city. The signature I-tal Plate has coconut curry black eye peas, creole greens, crispy wings of cauliflower, and cornbread. Or try the Nourishment Bowl with caramelized sweet potatoes, coconut curried chickpeas, and quinoa.
Max Well
This plant-based heaven has a variety of menu options, and even serve cold-pressed juices and desserts. For a seafood substitute, try the Crab Cakes made with hearts of palm, or try the Beet Wellington for something a little more filling.
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