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Vegan Foods in South Florida
By Ellen Kanner |
Last Updated July 05, 2024
South Florida restaurants have what you crave – dim sum and deli, whole foods and bring-it-on burgers and bowls, French pastries, pizzas, soul food, comfort grub, even Cuban classics. And they’re all vegan.
The Chocolate Chip Bakery, Wynwood
Why We Love It: You can have your vegan, kosher, gluten-free cake and eat it too at The Chocolate Chip Bakery. Cupcakes and donuts, breads and bagels are all baked fresh daily with no artificial ingredients. The menu...
The Cocinita
Why We Love It: A vegan oasis in two major business districts, The Cocinita offers a massive menu for pickup or delivery. Pots of fresh herbs tell you you’ve come to the right place. Beyond Meat burgers are served...
Coconut Grove Farmers Market
Why We Love It: Every Saturday, this longtime farmers market is in business rain or shine, from 10am-7pm. You’ll find lots of produce – some local, some imported – and an impressive collection of plant-based...
Full Bloom Gourmet Vegan Cuisine
Why We Love It: Vegan, kosher, a menu that leans into whole foods, and a location only a block or so from the beach – Full Bloom’s all that. Popular starters include ropa vieja bites made with shredded seasoned...
Good Food Conspiracy
Why We Love It: For more than 40 years, this organic market/grocery store/juice bar/deli has been the local health-food headquarters in the lower Florida Keys. This vegetarian/vegan market is packed with snacks,...
Ittle Litaly
Why We Love It: Formerly known as Veganaroma, the name has changed, but the Italian vibe, menu and gorgeously gooey housemade nut-based cheeses remain. The mozzarella in the bright Caprese salad is made with cashews...
The Krazy Vegan
Why We Love It: The Krazy Vegan has the vegan wings, tacos and burgers you want – classic comfort food that’s animal-free. The Krazy Mon — a plant-based patty piled high with fried jackfruit and vegan bacon. is...
L’Artisane Bakery
Why We Love It: Folks flock to L’Artisane for light, crispy macarons, donuts from Boston creme to classic glazed, and chef/owner Carolina Molea’s award-winning signature croissants in flavors including chocolate...
Love Life Cafe
Why We Love It: This longtime leader in South Florida’s vegan community has spacious new digs, but kept its heart and commitment to serving high-vibe vegan food that satisfies at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sure...
Minty Z
Why We Love It: Minty Z is newly renovated but still tiny, and their dim sum is still dynamite. Favorites include crispy Cuban corn wontons, lavender-hued ube buns filled with creamy sweet potatoes and coconut, and...
Peel Soft Serve
Why We Love It: At Peel Soft Serve, two ingredients – bananas and coconut milk – come together for creamy, dreamy vegan ice cream, and a whole lot more. What makes Peel extra-delicious is the brand’s commitment...
Planta
Why We Love It: All your classic comfort faves go big and plant-based at Planta. Start off with fried cauliflower tots or croquetas – little fried puffs stuffed with mushroom bacon and oozy cashew mozzarella. Move...
Planta Queen
Why We Love It: Planta’s sister restaurant brings a plant-based spin to Asian cuisine – not austere Asian, more like bring-it-on Asian. Crispy fried florets of Bang Bang Broccoli are napped in a sweet chili sauce...
The Plantisserie
Why We Love It: Imagine a classic deli. Now make it vegan and organic. It’s not fantasy, it’s The Plantisserie. Dine in or take away prepared foods including a dozen different empanadas, daily specials like umami...
Rabbit Hole Life
Why We Love It: Crispy wings, cheesy grits, barbecued ribs – nothing’s off-limits and everything’s vegan at Rabbit Hole Life. This Black-owned business serves up a welcoming vibe and a plant-based menu offering...
SoBe Vegan
Why We Love It: Let’s be clear. SoBe Vegan isn’t on South Beach, it’s at the W Fort Lauderdale. But it brings South Beach style and a new streamlined plant-based menu. Developed by chef Horacio Rivadero,...
Vegan Cuban Cuisine
Why We Love It: No carne, no queso, no jamon – no problem. Vegan cuisine and Cuban cuisine once seemed an impossible mix until Vegan Cuban Cuisine cracked the code. Their extensive menu has it all, from crispy...
