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Being vegan can be tough if you love things that taste bad for you. Ever since Taco Bell cut back on its potato options, vegans craving junk food have been left in the lurch.
Luckily, Orlando is chock full of food that sticks to the ribs, while avoiding things like ribs. These 21 restaurants prove that going vegan doesn’t mean giving up on guilty pleasures.
Jacked Up Vegan
5601 Edgewater Dr Orlando, Florida 32810, (407) 603-5108
Jacked Up Vegan is a delicious vegan taqueria that offers pulled pork tortas, cheesy Carne Cali burritos and a tasty arepa burger. If you are craving delicious vegan Mexican food, this is the place to eat with no regrets.
Photo via Jacked Up Vegan/FacebookDharma Fine Vittles
2603 EAST SOUTH STREET,
ORLANDO, FL, 32803, (407) 613-5968
Dharma Fine Vittles sells 100% plant based comfort foods. They are known for their delicious mac n’ cheese, fried green tomatoes, and BBQ pulled jackfruit.
Photo via Dharma Fine Vittles/FacebookLeguminati
2401 CURRY FORD RD
ORLANDO, FL 32806, (407) 930-7308
Do you love the crunchwraps, but hate the meat in them? No problem! Now at Leguminati, you can get the Crunch Mac, Buffalo Crunch, and the Chick’n Parm Crunch all made with vegan meat.
Photo via Dharma Fine Vittles/FacebookValkyrie Doughnuts
12226 Corporate Blvd, Orlando, FL 32817
If you love donuts, but can’t have dairy, Valkyrie Doughnuts has your back! Their donuts are egg and dairy-free and super delicious.
Photo via Valkyrie Doughnuts/FacebookV’s Diner
407-279-1966, 5601 Edgewater Drive
V’s Diner serves delicious plant-based food items like cheeseburger tacos, BBQ sandwich and gyro wraps. Keep an eye out for their new location with an expanded menu.
Photo via V’s Diner/FacebookHUMBL
5845 Winter Garden Vineland RD, STE 130 Windermere, FL 34786, (407) 349-8800
This is the place for all the burger lovers, they are not only vegan but also have an abundance of flavor.
Photo via HUMBL/FacebookLove Life Cafe
18 N Dollins ave, Orlando FL 32805, (407) 559-7281
This place is known for having the best veggie burger in America, but they also have the Curry Kind Burger, BBQ pulled jackfruit sandwich, pizza, burritos and tacos.
Photo via Love Life Cafe/FacebookWinter Park Biscuit CO.
3201 CORRINE DR. ORLANDO, FL 32803
This delicious haven of biscuits has so many options that are to die for; they have a truffle butter biscuit and even biscuits and gravy. But a must try is their Crispy Chik’ sandwich.
Photo via Winter Park Biscuit CO./FacebookEthos Vegan Kitchen
601-B South New York Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789, (407) 228-3898
Do not get fooled by the name. While it might bring to mind bland hippie food, Ethos carries a ton of gutbusters like mac n’ cheese, pizza, calzones, milkshakes, cakes, cookies and sundaes!
Photo via Ethos Vegan Kitchen/InstagramToasted
1945 Aloma Avenue, Winter Park, Fl 32789,10783 Narcoossee Road, Orlando, Fl 32832, 11551 University Blvd, Orlando, Fl 32817, 6506 Old Brick road Windermere Florida 34786, (407) 930-8682, (407) 960-3922, (407) 751-2480, (407) 217-5485
Toasted is famous for their carnivorous sandwiches, but their vegan menu is a hidden gem! Outside their typical menu they offer vegan grilled cheeses, truffle melts, burgers, cheese fries and more!
Photo via Toasted/FacebookBoca Fresca
676 Cherry Street, Winter Park, Florida 32789, United States, (407) 637-1066
Enjoy delicious Puerto Rican food with the sazon of la abuela. Their vegan options include yuca Fries, mofongo, sweet plantains, fried rice and flan.
Photo via Boca Fresca/FacebookMust try: Frozen Mojo Jojo
Photo via itsdebraanne/InstagramHungry Pants
3421 S. Orange Avenue, 407-412-6300
Hungry Plants, Owned by Joey Conicella and Alex Marin, has designed their menu to be “100% plant-based, 80% of the time.” This allows all guests to feel welcomed and always find something tasty to chomp on. You’re bound to love the food and perhaps not even notice that you’re actually eating plant-based. If you’re looking for a tasty bite and are on a budget, this venue is for you. Offering everything from salads, sandwiches, cauliflower tater tots and black bean brownies, Hungry Plants satisfies every taste bud.
Photo via Vegan Meals/FacebookBombay Street Kitchen
6215 S. Orange Blossom Trail,
Orlando, FL 32809, (407) 240-5151
They have delicious Asian Street vegan food like vegetable hakka noodles, basil fried rice and Tandoori vegetable momo. This place is a must try for people who love to try new dishes.
Photo via Bombay Street Kitchen/FacebookThe Greenery Creamery
420 East Church St, Unit #112, Orlando, FL, 32801, (407) 286-1084
Vegan, artisanal ice cream with so many flavors to offer!
Photo via The Greenery Creamery/Facebook Credit: Photo via The Greenery Creamery/FacebookThe Earthy Kitchen
9318 East Colonial Dr.,A-9 Orlando, FL 32817, (407) 601-6841
Puerto Rican, plant-based home cooking at your service. They have mofongo, tripleta, cubanos, papas locas, empanadas and tres leches. These are to die for and they will satisfy all your cravings.
Photo via The Earthy Kitchen/FacebookPurgatory Orlando
They have pop ups around the Orlando area
Purgatory takes you straight to the fire with their flaming Buffalo Fried Chick’n Sammie, maple-glazed Fried Chick’n Biscuit and In-N-Out Animal Style Double Double.
Photo via Purgatory Orlando/InstagramV.L.C Vegan Eatery
504 N Alafaya Trail, Suite 113, Orlando, FL 32828, (407) 866-2199
You love Asian food, but can’t find a vegan place? Do not worry anymore, V.L.C is here to save the day with their Chick’n tempura roll, Classic Chick’n Fried Rice and spicy “tu-na” roll. Everything is plant based just for you!
Photo via V.LC. Vegan Eatery/FacebookMr. Puffs
8001 S Orange Blossom Trl Unit 1530, Orlando, FL 32809, (407) 863-0833
These are mini donut bites from heaven because they are all natural, vegan and with endless toppings like honey cinnamon, chocolate hazelnut, strawberry and more.
Photo via Mr.Puffs/FacebookInsomnia Cookies
131 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801, 12101 University Blvd #225, Orlando, FL 32817 (407) 512-9237, (407) 901-1873
While they sell regular cookies they have vegan options! They have the vegan birthday cake, chocolate chunk and double chocolate chunk cookies. They are warm and fresh right when you order them.
Photo via Insomnia Cookies/InstagramValhalla Bakery
IN MARKET ON SOUTH, AT 2603 SOUTH STREET, ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32803, (407) 613-5968
Delicious Vegan desserts made with local sourced products. They offer wedding cakes, bars, pies, cookies, cupcakes and more! Enjoy a dessert guilt-free.
Photo via Valhalla Bakery/Facebook