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15 Best Vegan restaurants in Virginia Beach

Diet is a vital aspect of healthy living, and the move to veganism has been increasingly on the rise. According to Global Market Research Company, there are currently over 9.8 million American vegans. Veganism is more than just a trend, it is a lifestyle. Businesses dealing with food consumer products have followed suit, availing more vegan products to satisfy the rising demand for such options. At Virginia Beach, restaurant and café owners have not been left behind.

While some offer vegan options alongside other menu choices, there are vegan restaurants that specialize in just that. Others have a variety of options, but either way, anyone vegan is catered for. Being vegan can be tricky sometimes, especially when you’re going out with friends and the food joint has nothing much for you to choose from. Worry not! We have sampled some of the best go-to restaurants offering vegan menus in Virginia Beach. Take a look and cheers to healthy eating!

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Honest Pastures

This is a plant-based vegan deli and a popular local spot for good reason. Established in 2018 by the creative B. Dacia Thorson, it is the first all-plant-based and vegan deli in Hampton Roads. Popular for their mouthwatering signature vegan sandwiches, and burgers, Honest Pastures leaves you yearning for more. They have a ‘build-a-burger’ option, and you get to be creative with your choice of buns and toppings. You can also build your sandwich, and that means you pick exactly what you want! All ingredients are in-house crafted, including the sauces.

They have special dishes for weekend breakfast and these are rotated weekly. Whether you’re up for yummy biscuits and gravy, or eggless benedict, all you’ve got to do is order some. The prices are fair and the options varied to suit your liking. Using just plants, herbs, and seasoning, the owner curated plant-based meats, ‘beaf’, which is a combination of the word ‘beef’ and ‘leaf’. Tasty! After your savory sandwich, burger, or salad, finish off with some fresh lavender lemonade and tiramisu for dessert. They have gluten-free options as well and these are marked on the menu.

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Address: 1328 N Great Neck Rd Ste 104, Virginia Beach, VA 23454

Call: + 1 757 937 2585

Open: Monday-Friday 11 am to 7 pm

            Saturday-Sunday 9 am to 12 pm

Desmond’s Island Soul Grill

This is a Guyanese-inspired vegan, and Caribbean restaurant serving delicious entrees, small bites, sandwiches, and lunch specials. Everything on the menu is vegan, authentic Caribbean, and of course, tasty. Sample the krabcake sandwich topped with lettuce and tomato or the lentil burger topped with vegan mayo, lettuce, onion, and tomato. Add some jerk mushrooms or vegan cheese and savor the delight. The rasta pasta is a top pick for an entrée, and there’s gluten-free pasta too! You have to call the restaurant ahead for the latter, though.

Lunch specials include eggplant curry with your choice of plantain, rice or cabbage, pumpkin curry, and jerk mushrooms. Whether you’re vegan or not, the dishes here are hard not to enjoy. The serving size is great too, and the crew is friendly and professional. They do not take reservations, but they offer takeout and delivery in case you just want to eat on the go. You can order your desired pick online and they’ll be serving it up for you in a few.

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Address: 977 Reon Dr. Ste 102 Virginia Beach, VA 23464

Call: + 1 757 963 2681

Open: Monday-Saturday 11 am to 7 pm

Mesob Café

Mesob is a vegan-oriented joint that brings delicious ethnic Ethiopian, Eritrean traditional cuisine to Virginia Beach. The menu features many vegan options, and their ingredients are always fresh. No frozen food in sight! The Ethiopian style décor and warm interior create a fantastic homely atmosphere for an easy brunch with friends. The traditional Ethiopian dishes offer an array of choices for vegans to choose from.

There are plenty of vegetable entrees, and all are cooked by experienced chefs in vegan style! They come with two sides, and you can have them with rice. Try the ‘mesir wot’, a spicy lentil stew with berbere and garlic. The shiro wot is a great pick as well, which is vegetable pea stew with garlic, onions, and jalapenos. Dessert never lacks, and the tasty tiramisu or lemon cake makes a great fit. Mesob Café takes reservations, and they offer takeout. What’s more, you can ring them for catering when you have a special occasion!

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Address: 404 S Parliament Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Call: + 1 757 965 2008

Open: Monday-Thursday 11 am to 8 pm

            Friday-Sunday 11 am to 9 pm

CLTRE Vegan Joint

Warm, cozy, hip atmosphere serving scrumptious vegan dishes. That’s the culture! The wall art décor, plant walls, card games, lively personnel, and the ambiance create such a fuzzy feeling. Add the delicious vegan meals and your experience at CLTRE is picture-perfect. The owner, Luvenia envisioned a ‘neo-soul’ café, and this place gives off that great vibe. There are live artists once in a while to crown your experience. It is a great breakfast and lunch spot for vegan diets, and the waffles are a must!

Their popular ‘sweet waffles’ for breakfast come with maple syrup and a variety of topping options including strawberry and blueberries. They have so many waffle options, and honestly, tasty waffles for breakfast are not just a mere movie line here. If you want some chocolate tasting in the morning, try the chocolate craze waffle. There’s the Hawaiian waffle, savory waffle, and the list goes on. Gluten-free options are available on the menu. Don’t forget the toasts, including the soy-free power toast. Brekkie burritos, biscuits, gravy, espresso, tea, and chocolate, are included in the menu for your breakfast picks. If you’re stopping by on a hot afternoon before they close, you can order a freshly made smoothie.

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Address: 1309 Fordham Dr. Ste 106 Virginia Beach, VA 23464

Call: + 1 757 401 9981

Open: Monday-Saturday 8 am to 4 pm

Saladworks

Saladworks is a chain restaurant and salad bar located at the Hilltop West Shopping Center. As an established salad entrée restaurant, it serves up fresh, made-to-order salads, in a casual, easy setting. The prices are moderately priced, so if you’re looking for some good, healthy, vegan options, this joint easily makes the pick. They have a ‘make-your-own-salad’ option, and you choose from 60 plus ingredients! These are sourced from the best growers locally.

You pick your base, several toppings, and your desired dressing, and voila! Your ideal salad is ready to dig in. Alternatively, order from their amazing salad menu options, including Farm House and mandarin salad. The place offers sandwiches, rolls, soups, wraps, and desserts as well. There’s a kid’s menu with veggies, fruits, and grains. They offer dine-in, takeout, and delivery.

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Address: 638 Hilltop West Shopping Center, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Call: + 1 757 961 1222

Open: Monday-Saturday 11 am to 8 pm

            Sunday 11 am to 3 pm

Pie-O-Neer Pizza Bar

Vegan pizza at its best! This joint offers customized made-to-order pizzas from organic and natural ingredients. You can build your pizza if you’re in that creative mood, choose your choice of crust, sauce, and toppings. Great selection of fresh toppings, and pizza salads. They have gluten-free crusts as well. If all you want is hot pizza on your table without the hustle of choosing ingredients, their amazing menu has got you covered. Vegan pizza options are in plenty.

Try the vegan calzone, with organic tomato sauce, spinach, Daiya vegan cheese, and veggie crumble. Tasty salad options and you can build your own salad too! Sample the vegan Stromboli lunch with veggie crumbles, black olives, mushrooms, Daiya vegan cheese, and a side of tomato sauce. Add crispy fries to the fare and brunch can only get better. Desserts top the experience, and carrot cake is a favorite. They don’t take reservations, but takeout and delivery are offered.

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Address: 3376 Princess Anne Rd Ste 203 Virginia Beach, VA 23456

Call: + 1 757 368 9090

Open: 11 am to 10 pm Daily

Kahiau’s Bakery & Café

In Hawaiian, Kahiau means ‘to give generously from the heart. The food here is made from the heart and served in delicious flavors on your plate. It is a locals’ favorite, all-vegan award-winning joint, serving up tasty vegan pastries and savory meals for breakfast, lunch, and Sunday brunch. Its owner, Victoria, went vegan in 2013, and from her culinary experience and desire to curate delicious vegan picks, she opened Kahiau. She has won the top 10 National Golden Awards for Best Burger from PETA.

98% of the products used by her team are handmade. The ingredients are fresh and locally sourced. The menu has a good deal to offer, including sandwiches and pancakes for breakfast, a pizza bagel with fries for lunch, and a pumpkin burger for brunch. They also have a full bar with cocktails, wines, and beer. Wash your meal down with their signature cocktail, Kahiau’s margarita. You can dine in, or order takeout but they don’t take reservations.

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Address: 3712 S Plaza Trl Ste 101 Virginia Beach, VA 23452

Call: + 1 757 675 3618

Open: Wednesday-Sunday 9 am to 3 pm

Fruitive

Fruitive is the first certified organic fast casual restaurant in North America, with locations in Virginia Beach and Norfolk. It is 100% fully plant-based, and the menu has a wide range of options. It features salads, smoothies, pizza, wraps, toast, waffles, oats, and fresh blends. They source fresh produce from local farmers and the goal is to serve quality, healthy and tasty food. For breakfast, sample the almond banana toast with whole grain bread, almond butter, banana, chocolate drizzle, and cacao nibs.

If you’re craving pizza, order the roasted veggie pizza which combines tasty plant-based ingredients to deliver a yummy, crispy taste. The salads and wraps come in a variety, and they’re all vegan. Once you’ve had your fill, finish off with a fresh blend such as kalevolution, made up of red apple, cucumber, kale, lemon, and ginger. There’s spacious parking space and both indoor and outdoor seating. They do not take reservations but they offer delivery and takeout.

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Address: 1624 Laskin Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Call: + 1 757 351 0559

Open: Monday-Saturday 9 am to 7 pm

Green Cat

Situated just a few meters from the Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Green Cat is a haven for freshly squeezed juices, smoothies, vegan bites, salads, and organic, gluten-free, and raw vegan dishes. It was established in 2015 and has since been serving fresh, organic, and tasty delights. It also has a market for artisan gifts, which is a fun way to cream your dining experience.

The extensive menu features cinnamon raisin oatmeal, vegan toasts, smoothie bowls, and hot drinks such as coffee and tea. Try the Green Goddess toast, made up of avocado, and housemade cashew pesto, or the kale pesto salad with cucumber, tomato, and pesto cashew dressing. The blue Majik smoothie bowl combines banana, almond milk, and vanilla protein topped with a blueberry and granola blend. Care for some yummy dessert?  Try the oat soft serve ice cream. No reservations are allowed. Takeout is available and you can order online for pickup.

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Address: 3801 Pacific Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Call: + 1 757 417 7377

Open: Monday-Friday 7 am to 6 pm

            Saturday-Sunday 8 am to 5 pm

Zeke’s Beans & Bowls

This is a nice little surf shack offering a wide range of acai bowls, cold-pressed juices, salads, smoothies, and smoothie bowls for your healthy vegan breakfast stop. It is a healthy food restaurant with something tasty for everyone! Lots of vegan options to choose from on the menu. All acai bowls are gluten and dairy free and you can make any bowl vegan by omitting the granola and honey. Try the Haole bowl, blended acai topped with banana, kiwi, pineapple, and coconut.

For a salad, the cucumber watermelon salad seasoned with sesame oil is a fantastic pick. Top it all with a cold smoothie. The smoothies are made to order with fresh fruit, and you can make your choice of smoothie from the ‘create your own smoothie’ option. Try the strawberry banana with apple juice if you’d rather order from the menu. Either way, delicious! You can dine in, get some takeaway, or order for delivery.

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Address: 616 Norfolk Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Call: + 1 757 963 5155

Open: 10 am to 8 pm Daily

Taste Unlimited

This is your ultimate town center spot for specialty sandwiches and salads, serving up a variety of gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options. Their ingredients are sourced locally and made fresh to savor. You have the build your sandwich or salad, which means that as a vegan, you get to pick exactly what you prefer. Alternatively, order one of their specialty sandwiches from their menu, they taste just as good. Try the Princess Anne signature sandwich made of Havarti, avocado, roasted red peppers, and tomato on multigrain bread.

Sample the vegan Caprese salad shaker with garbanzo beans, vegan mozzarella, grape tomatoes, and fresh basil. They offer made-to-order salads, sandwiches, and soups, and you can make an order online. However, they may not pick up calls between 11 am and 1 pm as it is the busiest. It’s advised that you call outside those hours or leave a voicemail and they’ll revert soonest.

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Address: 4513 Commerce Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Call: + 1 757 828 2672

Open: Monday-Saturday 10 am to 5 pm

            Sunday 10 am to 4 pm

Citrus Breakfast & Lunch

Located at the heart of the Hampton Roads community is this popular top-rated Virginia Beach eatery in reviews. Their dishes cater to vegan needs, and you can order a special all-vegan menu. The ingredients are fresh and locally sourced depending on the season. The menu has gluten-free options as well. Whether you’re vegan or not, you’ll love the vegan burrito, with rice, black beans, sautéed onions, mushrooms, green pepper, and carrots in a tortilla shell with avocado and lettuce.

The toasts here are just as tasty, and for a vegan pick, the avocado toast with French fries and fresh seasonal fruit is a great start. Try the summer glow bowl too, combining baby spinach, brown rice, blueberries, strawberries, avocado, and almonds. If you’re craving some delicious potato treats, the Southwestern potato hash assembles a tasty combination of grilled shredded potatoes with mushrooms, onion, black beans, corn, and green pepper. Wash it all down with a smoothie. Citrus offers outside dining, takeout, and curbside service.

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Address: 357 N. Great Neck, Virginia Beach, VA 23454

Call: + 1 757 222 9555

Open: Wednesday-Monday 7 am to 3 pm

Baladi Mediterranean Café

Located at the Hilltop West Shopping Center, Baladi is a haven of natural, organic tasty food, a great atmosphere, and good vibes. Once you’ve done some shopping at one of the clothing or furniture stores at the center, grab something to eat here. Chef Khaled traditionally prepares delicious interpretations of Palestinian dishes, using organic olive oil, spices, clover honey, and Turbinado sugar. The menu is very specific as to what picks are vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free. You can therefore comfortably choose what suits your diet and savor every bite. The vegan and vegetable entrees come top on the list of delicious vegan options.

Try the falafel-encrusted tofu served over sautéed baby spinach, red onions, and lemon olive oil. Add the Baladi salad to that, homemade and fresh. For some happy sharing meal, sample the falafel salad platter. Have the Moroccan chocolate cake for dessert. They serve vegan wine on Wednesdays at 50% off the price! The décor and interior are warm, with a cozy touch of Arabic culture. They offer dine-in and takeaway options. They also have a marketplace where you can get some Baladi grocery items and sample goods imported from the Middle East.

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Address: 626 Hilltop West Shopping Center, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Call: + 1 757 425 8877

Open: Monday-Saturday 11 am to 9 pm

Azar’s Mediterranean Specialties

Family-owned since 1988, Azar’s operates a café restaurant, market, and grocery store at Pembroke, offering fresh, organic foods. You’ll find authentic Mediterranean dishes on the menu, and an incredible variety of vegan and vegetarian options. These are indicated on the menu. Tasty falafel options and fresh salads for your pick. The falafel is a Middle Eastern dish, and here they make it with fara beans, veggies and spices then serve it with lettuce, tahini sauce, cucumbers, and pita bread. Alternatively, there’s the Mediterranean garlic bread, which is freshly baked parsley swiss and romano boule smeared with garlic spread and sun-dried tomato pesto.

They also have fries, wraps, herbal pizzas, and burgers. Try the hummus dip, which is a creamy blend of chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and sea salt, or the tabouli salad with thinly sliced tomatoes, parsley, onions, and mint, wheat, and olive wheal. They have a ‘pick your pair’ option for soups, wraps, and salads. You can dine in, or order for pick up, and if you’re having an event, hit them up for delicious catering deals.

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Address: 108 Prescott Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23452

Call: + 1 757 486 7778

Open: Monday-Saturday 10.30 am to 7 pm

My Vegan Sweet Tooth

Lover of all things sweet? And who said being vegan means abandoning sweet guilty pleasures with friends on a Sunday afternoon? This  is Virginia’s first all-vegan pastry and sweets joint, located along the Virginia Beach Boulevard. Yes, everything yummy on the menu is vegan. They have gluten-free options marked as well. Whether you’re thinking crunchy cookies, fluffy cupcakes, warm bread for breakfast, or biscuits, they have it all here, made to perfection. The crew does custom orders as well for special events and occasions, so check their website for policy orders. Flavors range from chocolate, blueberry, and vanilla to banana and strawberry just to mention a few. The banana walnut bread or blueberry crumble is perfect over a cup of coffee, so why not pamper your sweet tooth when you’re around?

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Address: 3916 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA

Call: + 1 757 279 4789

Open: Monday-Friday 7 am to 6 pm

            Saturday 8 am to 6 pm

            Sunday 10 pm to 2 pm