Dunwoody is known for its vibrancy, diversity, and inclusivity across all spaces, activities, events, abilities, and cultures. Another way the city celebrates inclusivity with excellence is through its well-known food scene. With over 200 restaurants, Dunwoody offers residents and visitors a wide variety of dining options, spanning many cuisines to cater to any taste, culture, or diet. One thing you may not know is how many restaurants in Dunwoody cater to vegan and vegetarian diets. Finding menu items that adhere to plant-based diets can be a challenge, but our local restaurants do their best to offer something for everyone. Keep reading to discover Dunwoody’s 11 best vegan and vegetarian-friendly restaurants.
1. Mellow Mushroom
No one does it like Mellow Mushroom, which offers a build-your-own vegan pizza featuring the signature Mellow crust (minus the garlic butter), red sauce, Follow Your Heart dairy-free mozzarella cheese, and an array of vegan toppings. For vegetarians, make any pizza fit your diet with customizations or try the signature "Veg Out" pizza.
2. Farm Burger
Farm Burger is hands down the best vegan burger spot around. Enjoy a classic American burger and fries without a second thought. Let’s get to the (Beyond) meat of the story: their vegan burger patty. One of the highest-rated, it’s made from quinoa, black-eyed peas, kale, roasted mushrooms, sweet potatoes, and spices. Even the mayonnaise is vegan here. Pair your burger with sides like fries or collard greens.
3. Seasons 52
Seasons 52 is a perfect spot for warm fall meals that are vegetarian and vegan-friendly. Vegetarian options include roasted vegetable flatbreads, cauliflower-aged cheddar soup, butternut squash soup, and brick oven gnocchi. Vegan dishes include the sweet potato skillet, caramelized Brussels sprouts, and greens salad. Cozy up at Seasons 52 while the leaves change!
4. Royal Spice
Craving Indian cuisine? You can enjoy a full vegan or vegetarian meal here from start to finish, with three vegan appetizers, including traditional soup, vegan rice, and three vegan breads. The best part is their impressive selection of 11 vegetarian entrées and 13 vegan entrées. With so many options, you’ll never feel limited at Royal Spice. Stop by for lunch and enjoy their $11 lunch special.
5. Chopt Creative Salad Company
Looking for something a little lighter? Try Chopt on Ashford-Dunwoody Road. They make fresh, flavor-packed, and completely customizable salads, wraps, and bowls. Build your own vegan or vegetarian meal, or customize any of the featured recipes.
6. Velvet Taco
Never miss Taco Tuesday again with Velvet Taco’s vegetarian and vegan-friendly menu. Enjoy vibrant and creative flavors like the beer-battered cauliflower, fried paneer, and Nashville hot tofu tacos. Pair them with a mix-and-match side of chips, salsa, queso, and the crowd-favorite guacamole.
7. Crema Espresso Gourmet
Crema Espresso Gourmet is the perfect spot for an afternoon pick-me-up. Make any drink vegan or dairy-free with alternative milk options like oat, soy, almond, or coconut milk. Pair your beverage with a snack from their vegan menu, including chia pudding with granola and fruit, quinoa and arugula salad, or a garden salad. Vegetarian options include a Caesar salad, strawberry farmer goat cheese salad, brie croissant, panini, or creamy rose pasta.
8. Yoffi Food Truck
Quick and healthy vegan and vegetarian food can be hard to find, but Yoffi Food Truck is here to support you on your lunch break. Explore Mediterranean handhelds like the ‘Shroomin Pita, featuring wood-roasted forest mushrooms, charred scallions, and harissa dressing. Don't forget the smooth, silky hummus! For a lighter lunch, try one of their vegetarian bowls. Pair any meal with a vegan side like roasted green beans, fries, tots, or hummus.
9. Iron Hill
Iron Hill offers a diverse selection of American-style foods that are perfect for anyone. Start with an appetizer like fried green tomatoes, bruschetta, vegan hummus, or fried Brussels sprouts. For an entrée, try the vegetarian nachos, mushroom soup, Margherita pizza, or the vegan vegetable stir-fry.
10. Valor Coffee
Seasonal coffee beverages are even better when they're vegan or dairy-free. Explore Valor Coffee’s seasonal drinks and trendy flavors with milk alternatives like oat, soy, almond, and coconut. Need a snack with your drink? Try their vegan options, including the seasonal muffin, chocolate banana bread, or VLR snack bars.
11. Cinnaholic
Craving a sweet treat? Stop by Cinnaholic for a vegan dessert. Cinnamon lovers will enjoy selected menu items like the caramel apple pie cinnamon roll, campfire s'mores cinnamon roll, or build your own with any choice of frosting and toppings. They also offer brownies, baby buns, raw edible cookie dough, and locally sourced coffee. Cinnaholic also does catering—try their cookie cakes or cinnacakes for your next event. All products are 100% plant-based, dairy- and lactose-free, egg-free, and cholesterol-free. Even the sugar is vegan, not filtered with bone char like most commercial sugars.
Dunwoody has a wide variety of restaurants that cater to people of all diets and tastes. Next time you are out for a meal, try one of these vegan and vegetarian friendly restaurants and let us know what you think.
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