Vegan Food Near Me: 9 Must-Try Spots in New Orleans

New Orleans, LA welcomes millions of tourists every year for a few reasons. There’s the bustling French Quarter, of course, which comes alive every day with street performers and live jazz music. There’s also stunning architecture, plenty of rich history, swamp wildlife, and plenty of good food.

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If you’re heading to Louisiana’s renowned city this year, maybe for the Super Bowl or Mardi Gras, you will find plenty of delicious plant-based cuisine waiting for you. Find some of our favorite spots below.

Does New Orleans have good vegan food?

Yep, New Orleans has a growing vegan food scene with plenty of delicious options. In fact, according to HappyCow, there are nearly 130 vegan-friendly restaurants in the city, and many of them offer plant-based versions of New Orleans’ traditional dishes, like po’boy sandwiches, gumbo, and jambalaya. 

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On top of this, there is also plenty of creative, globally inspired plant-based fare in the city, as well as vegan versions of American classics like hot dogs and pizza. 

9 spots in New Orleans to grab vegan food

Stomach rumbling? Below, we’ve listed a few of the best places to grab vegan food in New Orleans, including the Superdome, where the Super Bowl is set to take place this year.

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1 Caesars Superdome

If you’re heading to Caesars Superdome for any of its major events this year (looking at you, Super Bowl fans), there are a few vegan options available to you. You can head to any of the Bayou Kitchen & Market locations, for example, if you’re in the mood for a pretzel or a fruit cup, and you can usually find plenty of vendors offering nuts, too. But if you want something a little more substantial, your choices include a Wild Mushroom Po’Boy from Dressed or Not New Orleans Po’Boys, a Beyond Burger from Bienville Burgers, and a vegan stuffed baked potato from one of the portable concession stands.
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I-tal Garden

2 I-tal Garden

I-tal Garden on North Claiborne Avenue specializes in traditional New Orleans soul food with a healthy twist. The entirely plant-based menu features everything from chickpea-battered avocado slices to cajun oyster mushrooms to jackfruit ribs. If you’re planning on stopping by for breakfast, menu delights include the pancake platter and the breakfast plate, both of which are loaded with chickpea scramble and seitan sausages.
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Sweet Soulfood

3 Sweet Soulfood

The clue is in the name, but this popular New Orleans spot on North Broad Street is another great place to grab vegan soul food. The menu changes daily, but expect to find hearty classics like mushrooms and gravy, fried cauliflower, okra gumbo, and cashew mac.
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2 Phat Vegans

4 2 Phat Vegans

2 Phat Vegans offers its loyal customers New Orleans-style deli dishes without the meat. Instead, the restaurant works with plant-based whole foods and vegan meat to create delicious versions of the classics. Check out the Hot Sausage Po’Boy, for example, which features Impossible Meat, or the Phat Slab Sandwich with jackfruit ribs. Wash it all down with one of the restaurant’s nutrient-dense smoothies or even a shot of sea moss.
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Breads on Oak

5 Breads on Oak

Breads on Oak (named as such because of its location on Oak Street) is one of New Orleans’ most well-known plant-based eateries—and for good reason. Its fluffy breads, from sourdough to brioche to French baguettes, are unrivaled; order them as they are or enjoy them in a hearty hot sandwich with ingredients like tempeh and braised mushrooms. Got a sweet tooth? You can also choose from treats like chocolate cookies and toasted brownies.
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Eco Vegan Cuisine

6 Eco Vegan Cuisine

If you’re looking for a light, fresh, nutrient-dense plant-based meal in New Orleans, look no further than Eco Vegan Cuisine. There, you’ll find a range of tasty salads, from Garden Rainbow to roasted chickpea to vegan shrimp, as well as black bean tacos and nourishing handmade sandwiches (including po’boys, of course).
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Bearcat Cafe

7 Bearcat Cafe

Bearcat Cafe has two locations in New Orleans (in the Central Business District and Uptown, as well as a bakery-only location downtown). Neither is totally vegan, but there are an array of plant-based choices on the menu at both. Check out the vegan breakfast burrito, for example, which is loaded with Just Egg and vegan sausage. There’s also breakfast potatoes, whipped tofu with mushrooms on toast, vegan pancakes, and much more.
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Dat Dog

8 Dat Dog

While none of Dat Dog’s locations across New Orleans are totally vegan, the popular local hot dog chain doesn’t skimp on plant-based choices. There, you’ll find hearty choices like the Mexi-Cali Lettuce Wrap with vegan chipotle sausage, for example, as well as the Vegan Banger complete with vegan bratwurst and Creole mustard. You can even build your own hot dog, choosing from a few different sausage options for the base, including the eggplant-based Italian dog and even an apple sage dog.
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9 G’s Pizza

When the pizza cravings hit, you need to head to G’s Pizza. The popular pizzeria has a whole menu dedicated to plant-based choices, including appetizers like vegan cheese fries and tahini hummus and, of course, for the main event, there are five different vegan pizzas to choose from.
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