Vegan&Vegetarian
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Mediterranean salad and weekly special sandwich, with a side of lentil soup from Frida's in U City.[/caption]
A Classmate on Vegetarian Food
Jackie H., M1
A good majority of STL restaurants have really great veg options! You won’t go hungry, I promise. Here are some of the best places for almost every occasion. Lulu’s Local Eatery is hands-down my favorite and always will be. I take all my friends and family there and everyone loves it. So many of my favorites are listed below!
Alta Calle (vegan/vegetarian/omnivore), Tower Grove ($)
Upscale Mexican, but still pretty affordable. It only has a couple veg options, but they are really good! Amazing drinks!
Bombay Food Junkies Food Truck (vegetarian/vegan), WashU Food Trucks ($) 🔥
Try the Butter “Chicken” with a dairy-free mango lassi!
Clementine’s Naughty & Nice, Lafayette Square ($$)
Nice ice cream (try gooey butter flavor or Italian butter cookie) and naughty ice cream (boozy banana rum, anyone?).
Frida’s (vegetarian/vegan), U City ($$$)
They have vegetarian and vegan options and strive to be low-oil, low-salt type of food. The mushroom reuben, Impossible burger, Beyond Meat burger and the Frida taco are all hits. Many clearly designated gluten free options. Brunch on Sundays.
Gokul Indian (vegetarian/vegan), the Loop ($)
Vegan buffet on Monday nights with dairy-free lassi!
Gooseberries (vegan/vegetarian/omnivore), Dutchtown ($)
Weird, eclectic place, but serves food until 3 a.m. on weekends and always has awesome options.
Ice’s Plain and Fancy, Shaw ($)
It’s fun to watch them make the nitro ice cream and they have a decent selection of dairy-free options.
Kaldi’s, on campus in the FLTC and the MCC, on Euclid Avenue in the CWE ($) 🔥
The FLTC location is right next to classrooms and carrels and is a popular meeting place. All locations are vegetarian friendly, and the FLTC location is fully vegetarian. The Euclid location is great for studying and has a mix of cozy/modern vibes. It’s a bit crowded during the weekend but in general, a great place to hang out with friends and get some work done!
Lulu’s Local Eatery (vegan), Tower Grove ($) 🔥
Comfort food, but still vegetable-focused. They serve brunch on Sundays now!
Pizza Head (vegetarian/vegan), Tower Grove ($)
Cool vibes and amazing pizza.
Pizzeoli (vegan/vegetarian/omnivore), Soulard ($$)
This is a great place for the family or a group to go since it has a lot of options.
Prioritized Pastries, Bevo Mill ($)
They just opened up a storefront and their items are gluten-free AND vegan, but still somehow delicious!
PuraVegan (vegan/raw), DeBaliviere ($$)
This has a whole foods, plant-based style. Many raw options.
Small Batch (vegetarian/vegan), Downtown ($$$)
Also a little pricey, but the chef and service are amazing. It’s a perfect option for a nice dinner out. Also has great drinks!
SweetArt, Shaw ($)
They have traditional, gluten-free, and vegan baked goods. They also have a great vegetarian/vegan breakfast and lunch!
Treehouse (vegan), Tower Grove ($$$)
A little bit pricey for the quality, but has a good atmosphere and a rotating seasonal menu. Great date night option!
Utah Station (vegetarian/vegan/omnivore), Benton Park ($)
They have a vegan Big Mac and vegan Jack-in-the Box tacos that taste just like the real thing.
Vicia, CWE ($$$$) 🔥
Vegetable-forward, upscale farm-to-table restaurant. The chef is James Beard semifinalist Michael Gallina. Beautiful dishes and atmosphere.