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Vegan Dining in Baltimore

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Baltimore is a fantastic place to be vegan! I’ve lived here for almost 10 years and I’ve found a plethora of eateries that are vegan-friendly, both in the city proper and the surrounding area. Let’s start from the top! I know that this list isn’t exhaustive, although I try to add to it as I discover new places. B*more people: let me know if I’m missing any great eateries!

If you’re visiting from out of town, allow me to explain Baltimore dining in a nutshell. First of all, there are very few places where you need to bother dressing up. Baltimore is a pretty casual city. With a few exceptions, most restaurants, even the nicer ones, are pretty easy to get into on Monday through Thursday nights. Typically dinner rush starts to pick up at around 7pm and will continue until anywhere from 9pm to 10:30 or 11, depending on the neighborhood.

P.S…. There are pretty much countless places in Baltimore where a vegan can manage to eat something, but I’m trying to keep this list focused on eateries that specifically create and dedicate vegan-friendly options.

Everyday eats

For me, ‘everyday restaurant’ is a misnomer since I prefer to cook and eat most of my meals at home. But if you’re looking to go someplace that doesn’t require reservations or otherwise require advance planning, here are restaurants that accommodate a vegan diner.

The Land of Kush. (Lexington) 100% vegan soul food restaurant. Casual atmosphere with some seating  – but many diners choose takeout instead. Imitation meats and cheeses (vegan cheeses are homemade). Some of the most popular dishes are the BBQ “ribs” and mac and “cheese”. I dined there in late 2013 and blogged about my experience. The food isn’t so much my style, so I don’t frequent the Land of Kush but it’s great to have an all-vegan option in town!

Stem Farm & Kitchen. (Remington) Vegetarian food stall inside R House conglomerate. Now fully vegan, with bowls and sides featuring farm-to-table ingredients. I think this eatery has really improved over the years and I now love their cashew mac & cheese, Korean BBQ cauliflower (also loved by my omnivore boyfriend), and black bean bowl.

One World Cafe. (Charles Village/Roland Park) Vegetarian (except for, bizarrely, two fish dishes on the menu) casual cafe. Great for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Ample clearly-labeled vegan options and daily vegan veggie burger and dinner plate specials. Reasonably priced. I love the OWC wrap (greens, veggies, guacamole, and garlic herb sauce), bean dip, blue corn pancakes, and more. Also sells a varied selection of vegan baked goods and great coffee.

Sweet 27. (Charles Village) Asian-Caribbean fusion eatery that is almost completely gluten-free and has many clearly-labeled vegan options. Some favorites include the chickpea-battered sweet potato fries and the masala chickpea tacos.

Golden West Cafe. (Hampden) Southwestern American-inspired cuisine with a few Asian fusion dishes as well. Sit-down eatery that also has a storefront taco bar. Many clearly-labeled vegan options; some of my favorites are the Aztec burrito (ask for no cheese); tater tots (ask for their amazing vegan tahini sauce); and coconut banana French toast. Good beer selection; great for both brunch and lunch/dinner. You may have to wait for a table at peak hours.

Rocket to Venus. (Hampden) Elevated bar food just off of Hampden’s main street, and usually quieter than Golden West. The menu changes with the seasons and always has clearly-labeled vegan options. Some I have enjoyed recently are the kimchi tofu gyros (hold the mayo); and the vegan reuben. Excellent drink selection. Good for weekend brunch, great for dinner.

Liquid Earth. (Harbor East) Casual vegetarian eatery with a big selection of juices and smoothies, and many raw options. I love the raw tacos. You may have to confirm vegan items with the server; they aren’t always labeled on the menu.

Kippo Ramen. (Fell’s Point) Crowd-pleasing ramen restaurant with bountiful labeled vegan options on the menu, including several different vegan broth bases and noodles available for the ramen, as well as some appetizers and sides. Delicious!

Friends and Family. (Harbor East) Formerly known as Sticky Rice and now reopened as a mostly-plant-based all-day brunch restaurant, this is an excellent spot for vegan comfort food. Most things are made from scratch, most of the menu is vegan, and everything I’ve tried other than the biscuits has pretty much been a 10/10.

Ekiben. (Fell’s Point) Asian fusion with INCREDIBLE peanut sauce tofu bowls with pickled vegetable slaw; vegan tempura broccoli, and Ethiopian fusion red beans and ice. A small menu but absolutely worth going regularly to this unique and delicious spot.

Byblos Mediterranean Cuisine. (Federal Hill) Charming Mediterranean cafe in Fed Hill with many vegan options, from moussaka to falafel. This restaurant goes out of their way to be vegan-friendly and the staff is exceptionally friendly. Needless to say I often suggest this place for work lunches.

Zaatar (Federal Hill) Another quality Mediterranean restaurant in Fed Hill. To compare and contrast Zaatar with Byblos (above), in terms of vegan options you’re going to find a great spread of appetizers (I especially love the kibbeh) at Zaatar, while Byblos has a better selection of vegan entrees. So it all depends on what you’re in the mood for, but both of them are great!

Blue Agave. (Federal Hill) Southwestern and Mexican cuisine. There aren’t very many vegan options on the menu, *but*, the fried avocado tacos are vegan and fairly tasty. You can also get the happy hour black bean tacos without cheese, all of the salsas, and the classic guacamole.

Joe Squared. (Station North; Inner Harbor) Famous Baltimore pizzeria that makes, you guessed it, square-shaped pizzas. In addition to pizzas with vegan cheese (or no cheese), any of their vegetarian risottos can be made vegan with coconut milk (the inspiration for my roasted eggplant risotto), and they also have vegan veggie burgers and sides. Now with a second location in Power Plant Live at the Inner Harbor.

Johnny Rad’s. (Canton) Pizzeria/tavern with clearly-labeled vegan options, excellent for both lunch/dinner and brunch (bottomless mimosas!). Some favorites include the Templeton pizza (cheeseless Marinara-style pizza with an amazing garlic puree), and the vegan cheesesteak.

Dooby’s. (Mount Vernon) Pan-Asian cafe that leans Korean. In addition to appetizers and sides, the build-your-own-bowl options all have vegan bases and the sauces are vegan as well (clearly-labeled). Breakfast and brunch, however, do not have serviceable vegan options.

HomeSlyce Pizza Bar (Federal Hill; Mount Vernon) Yet another vegan-friendly Baltimore pizza joint. An array of vegetable toppings and vegan cheese are available. There are also a couple of vegan appetizers and one vegan sandwich.

Vegan-friendly chain options around town: Chipotle; &Pizza; Potbelly Sandwiches; Blaze Pizzeria; Honeygrow; Nalley Fresh; Qdoba; Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Nicer/pricier places

Looking for a more fancy vegan brunch or dinner in Baltimore? Here are some options.

Indigma. (Mount Vernon) Upscale, creative Indian restaurant with a dedicated vegan menu. Also has a weekday lunch buffet (but I’ve never been to it). NOTE: As of 2/21/2018, Indigma is temporarily or perhaps permanently closed due to unspecified power issues.

The Food Market. (Hampden) Modern American cuisine; the restaurant is happy to accommodate vegans and you won’t need to call ahead, but you should talk to your server when you arrive.

Paulie Gee’s. (Hampden) Upscale Italian restaurant in Hampden focusing on wood-fired pizzas. A dedicated vegan pizza menu plus a few vegan appetizers available. Homemade almond and cashew cheeses as well as locally-made PEP Foods vegan mozzarella; creative vegan offerings that always delight. While Paulie Gee’s is a little on the pricier side, it is hands down the best vegan pizza available in Baltimore, and a great choice for a mixed crowd as omnivores love it too.

Bodhi Corner. (Hampden) Slightly fancy Thai restaurant with a separate vegan menu. We love the vegan mock duck curry, vegan crab fried rice, and vegan pad kee mao especially. I filed the restaurant under this section because the portions are on the small side for the price. It’s nice for a special treat, though, as the dishes are pretty unique and delicious!

Sobo Cafe. (Federal Hill) Modern American cuisine; great for both dinner and brunch. Always at least one labeled vegan appetizer; usually also a dedicated vegan entree, but you may need to discuss it with your server.

Cinghiale. (Harbor East) Upscale Italian restaurant – rated one of the best in the city. You’ll need to make a reservation and call in advance to let them know that a vegan will be dining.

The Wine Market. (Locust Point) Modern American cuisine and known (duh) for their amazing wine selection. I suggest calling in advance if you can, but it’s not strictly necessary. You’ll be on your own for choosing vegan-friendly wines.

Gertrude’s. (Charles Village) Restaurant attached to the Baltimore Museum of Art that emphasizes seasonal Maryland cuisine. The chef is well-known in the vegan community and the menu always has several vegan options for each course.

Encantada. (Federal Hill) Eclectic cuisine served up on the third floor of the American Visionary Art Museum (museum entrance fee not required to eat at the restaurant). Always with many labeled vegan options. Not sure if you want to splurge on a whole fancy meal at Encantada? Check out their fantastic weeknight happy hour, which I partake in more often than I care to admit.

County favorites and reader suggestions

New section added in February 2018. The vegan food scene in Baltimore continues to explode and I’m starting to have a difficult time trying everything! Good problems, good problems.

Here are some more submissions made by readers that I haven’t had the chance to personally try yet! These are located both in Baltimore city proper and in the surrounding Baltimore County.

  • Spice and Dice (Towson) – Thai food with many vegan options
  • Cypriana (Charles Village/Roland Park) – Mediterranean food with many vegan options (and has weekly trivia nights!)
  • Flight (Belvedere) – Bar food with an extensive vegan menu
  • Toss (Belvedere) – Pizza place offering vegan cheese
  • Ejji (Belvedere) – Customizable ramen bowls with several vegan broth and topping options
  • Red Emma’s (Station North) – Worker-owned cafe and American eatery with many vegan options
  • Indochine (Mount Vernon) – Asian fusion with vegan options including pho and other noodles
  • Grub Factory (Mount Vernon) – All-vegan soul food, e.g. chick’n and waffles, loaded grits, French toast breakfast sandwiches, and more ridiculous and decadent things. (I’ve eaten here but haven’t had time to write up my review yet!)
  • Brick Oven Pizza (Fell’s Point) – Pizza place with soy cheese available
  • Harmony Bakery (Hampden) – All-gluten-free and almost completely vegan bakery with several savory confections and salads available too
  • Cinnaholic (Hampden) – All-vegan cinnamon roll bar in the Rotunda
  • Laughing Pint (Highlandtown) – Creative bar food east of Patterson Park, including a vegan pot pie and bolognese, and from-scratch vegan mac and cheese.
  • Donut Alliance (Hamilton) – All-vegan donut storefront in Hamilton run by my dear friends Jeff and Emily! Simply the best.
  • The Sweet Side Cafe (Hampden) – Bakery, cafe, and soft serve ice cream parlor that boasts a few vegan treats among their offerings, including vegan dark chocolate soft serve (!!), vegan apple crumble pie (it’s so good), and occasionally vegan macarons if you’re lucky.
  • The Charmery (Hampden) – Beloved local ice cream parlor that always has 1-2 vegan flavors on rotation.

Removed listings

  • Cafe Cito (Hampden) – restaurant is no longer open for business
  • Jack’s Bistro – no longer open for business
  • Sticky Rice – reopened as Friends & Family

Comments

  1. Zhane says

    April 12, 2021 at 10:13

    Awesome post! I would add Bmore Licks to the list of places. It is an ice cream parlor in Canton and Federal Hill that offers vegan-friendly ice cream.

    Reply
  2. Geoffrey says

    September 20, 2020 at 10:25

    This is a great list! I’m so glad to see more and more vegan restaurants in Baltimore. Can’t wait until the world is back to normal and I can go try some of these amazing places!

    Reply
  3. Allen says

    February 8, 2020 at 17:40

    Greener Kitchen in Pigtown is a must-visit!! They have superb vegan wings (available in 3 different sauce options) and an assortment of vegan deli meats!

    Reply
  4. Chris says

    January 24, 2020 at 03:06

    Golden West. The filth is obvious. One visit; veggie burger; next stop overnight at GBMC. Contracted a rare parasite. Not pretty. Check out kitchens not only menus, then and only then should you list restaurants. We frequent restaurants weekly and rate . You have some losers on here but fair to say, winners also.

    Reply
    • Shannon @ Yup, it's Vegan says

      February 7, 2020 at 09:46

      Sorry you had a bad experience at Golden West; I’ve eaten there many, many times and have not gotten sick from it.

      Reply
    • Ara says

      September 8, 2020 at 14:37

      I kinda love parasites and am just wondering which one you caught 👀

      Reply
  5. Joshua says

    November 10, 2019 at 11:16

    Great list! Three places I’d also recommend:

    Roland Park Bagels: Neighborhood bagel shop, they have a new owner who’s very vegan friendly. Vegan sandwiches available on homemade bagels (including really tasty falafel and vegan cream cheese), plus on the weekends they carry doughnuts from Little Fig.

    L’Eau de Vie: All vegan brasserie near Fells. Fun and inventive takes on classic French style cuisine, good for brunch, lunch and dinner (and a full bar with seasonal cocktails.

    Baltimore Vegan Supper Club: Pop-up by a local chef and host duo with creative seasonal 5-course menus. Definitely worth checking out for an amazing dining experience.

    Reply
  6. Brendan Long says

    June 20, 2019 at 12:48

    Encantada is also gone now :'(

    https://www.baltimoresun.com/food-drink/bs-fe-encantada-20190124-story.html

    Reply
    • Shannon @ Yup, it's Vegan says

      June 21, 2019 at 15:09

      So sad 🙁

      Reply
  7. Stacey Robinson says

    June 15, 2019 at 09:34

    Thanks for this list. I also live in Baltimore and would like to add to this list. The Grub Factory located at 1210 N. Charles Street.

    Reply
  8. Lilly says

    May 17, 2019 at 11:46

    Thanks so much for these! I can’t wait to try them out. Baltimore is so underrated – it has the best food!

    I’m going to Germano’s Piattini soon and they have a full vegan menu. You might want to add it to the list!

    Reply
    • edward says

      May 20, 2019 at 21:27

      I would also tryVerde in Canton

      Excellent Quality and atmosphere

      Reply
  9. vk says

    May 10, 2019 at 13:47

    Sprouts Naturals, 706 Frederick Road, Catonsville, MD 21228. About 8 miles /13 km West of downtown Baltimore. Small, casual eatery, no bells and whistles, but very tasty menu. Also, they have a lot of juices and smoothies options.

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    • Shannon @ Yup, it's Vegan says

      May 18, 2019 at 13:59

      I LOVE Sprout! Was just there last weekend. I like to stop by for post-run fuel after my trail runs at Patapsco 🙂 Can’t believe I didn’t think to put it on the list yet…

      Reply
  10. Mark says

    January 4, 2019 at 15:06

    Please add the laughing pint in highland town
    It what would look like an old dive bar, but they have an large vegan menu and a few non vegan options. Great place for a casual bite.

    Reply
    • Shannon @ Yup, it's Vegan says

      January 4, 2019 at 15:22

      I haven’t been to the Laughing Pint, but the menu looks wonderful! Thanks for sharing. Will add it to my list.

      Reply
  11. kris lore says

    September 22, 2018 at 16:19

    this is a great list! thank you for taking the time to write this. it feels better knowing this content is written by an actual vegan/vegan enthusiast

    Reply
  12. AmaYah says

    February 21, 2018 at 13:10

    Don’t forget Spice and Dice in North east Baltimore on Joppa Road. Auhentic Thai food made to order Vegan and Vegan gluten free!

    Reply
    • Shannon @ Yup, it's Vegan says

      February 21, 2018 at 13:45

      Thanks, I’ve added it to the list! Coincidentally, I’m actually already planning to go to Spice and Dice this weekend for the first time.

      Reply
  13. Laverne hammons says

    November 16, 2017 at 16:35

    My brother is vegan I’m looking for a vegan restaurant for him as a gift

    Reply
  14. Kathy Pollard says

    August 25, 2017 at 21:50

    Hi Shannon,

    Thanks for your website. Do you know if there’s a vegan restaurant that will be open
    on Thanksgiving Day , for dinner, in or near Baltimore?

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Shannon @ Yup, it's Vegan says

      August 31, 2017 at 16:14

      Hey Kathy, I know that Great Sage (in Clarksville MD) tends to be open (and popular) for holidays. It’s an all-vegan restaurant. Lots of other vegan or vegan-friendly restaurants in the city will be open too, but I don’t see many listings about it yet. Usually when the holidays get a little closer, you can do a bit of Google fu to get more info.

      Reply
  15. Sean says

    June 30, 2017 at 15:06

    Just a few more to add to your already extensive list:

    Toss, across the street from Flight on York Rd, makes pizzas with vegan cheese. They’re really good, too. Vegans can also get the breadsticks.

    Brick Oven Pizza in Fells Point also makes vegan pizza if you ask for soy cheese. The garlic sauce is not vegan but they will sub olive oil.

    Harmony Bakery in Hampden is almost entirely vegan (they use dairy cheese on one or two items). They have a good selection of baked goods, both sweet and savory, as well as grain salads, personal pizzas, etc. Really good food. They’re also at the Saturday farmer’s market in Waverly.

    Red Emma’s Coffeehouse in Station North is almost all vegan. They do offer dairy cheese, but most everything is either vegan or can be made vegan. And all their desserts are vegan. They have an extensive menu: breakfast, brunch, lunch/dinner.

    Indochine in Mount Vernon makes great vegan pho, as well as a vegan noodle dish, and other veg entrees.

    There are other places around, too, including Stall 11 at the new R House cafeteria in Remington. Most of the other places I can think of only have 1 or 2 vegan items, or have certain meals that can be veganized. This is a pretty good list, though– thanks for posting it.

    Reply
    • Shannon @ Yup, it's Vegan says

      June 30, 2017 at 16:46

      Thanks so much for all of this Sean! I really appreciate it.

      I’m a little behind on updating this list recently. I can’t believe I haven’t added Harmony yet. I’ll try to add your suggestions on the page soon 🙂

      Reply
  16. Deborah LaPlace says

    October 14, 2016 at 19:11

    Just moved to Laurel, MD and have been amazed by the options for vegan eating…this site really impressed me. Thanks

    Reply
  17. Patricia says

    October 10, 2016 at 15:36

    Thanks for making this list! You named a couple places I didn’t know. 🙂

    There’s also a place called Flight that is a little south of the Senator/Belvedere Square that has a vegan section to their menu with 7 or 8 options. http://www.flightbaltimore.com/

    And in Belvedere Square, there is an all-vegan chocolate shop (all vegan, all local, all organic) called Jinji http://jinjichocolate.com/. The ramen place in Belvedere, Ejji, also has a some vegan options – use zoodles or their one vegan type of noodles (I think it’s the udon) and the corn broth and you can add veggies and tofu. http://ejjiramen.com/

    Reply

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