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21 vegan and vegetarian restaurants to try in Orlando

By Chloe Greenberg on Fri, Jan 5, 2024 at 10:50 am

Whether you already eat plant-based, you're plant-curious or you're just looking to expand your culinary horizons in the new year, Orlando has plenty of tasty eats sans meat and dairy. From ice cream and doughnut shops to Nashville-hot chicken sammies and burgers, these are the vegan and vegetarian hotspots feeding Orlando's hungriest hordes.

Here are 21 vegan and vegetarian restaurants to try in Orlando.

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Dharma Southern Chick'n

5565 Old Cheney Highway, Orlando
Dharma Southern Chick'n sells 100% plant-based comfort foods, with both indoor and outdoor seating. Chick'n Nugz, Nashville Hawt sandwiches and Ga. Peach Sloppy Joes are just some of the big bites you can grab from this vegan spot.

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Earthy Picks

420 E. Church St., Orlando
This new vegan cafe in downtown Orlando is a Latin-inspired, fully vegan eatery. The menu boasts colorful, vibrant dishes like the all-day brunch burrito, tacos, bowls and salads.

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V's Diner

908 FL-436, Casselberry
This Casselberry spot is sure to satisfy any classic American cuisine cravings, while holding true to the plant-based lifestyle. The menu features burgers, chicken sandwiches, chili fries and more.

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Ethos Vegan Kitchen

601 S. New York Ave., Winter Park
Ethos Vegan Kitchen offers up a completely plant-based menu for lunch, dinner and brunch on the weekends. The spot boasts "hearty, homestyle fare," and with their vegan take on a shepherd's pie, jerk "chickun" sandwich and decadent ice cream sundaes, they live up to it. There's often a wait time, but you can buy desserts and “beef jerky” to snack on in the meantime.

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Toasted

1945 Aloma Ave., Winter Park | 11551 University Blvd., Orlando | 6506 Old Brick Road, Windermere
Toasted is widely known for its carnivorous sandwiches, but their vegan menu is a true hidden gem. Vegan grilled cheeses, truffle melts, burgers and cheese fries are just some of the plant-based stars of the show.

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Winter Park Biscuit Co.

3201 Corrine Drive, Orlando
Inside East End Market, Winter Park Biscuit Co. continues to draw crowds hungry for its vegan twists on comfort food classics. The Crispy Chik Sandwich, chopped cheese and breakfast biscuit sandwiches are some of the more popular eats on offer.

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Bombay Street Kitchen

6215 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando
Bombay Street Kitchen serves authentic Indian street food in a casual, unique spot. The menu is massive, and there are plenty of meat- and dairy-free dishes to dive into.

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Plantees

1030 N. Mills Ave., Orlando
Sitting in a prime location, this Mills Avenue eatery specializes in vegan burgers, fries and shakes. The menu says "fast food" but the indoor and outdoor seating areas offer a casual dining spot.

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The Greenery Creamery

420 E. Church St., Orlando
This artisanal ice cream spot offers endless flavors and combinations to satisfy any sweet-tooth cravings, both vegan and not.

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Sampaguita

1233 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando
Just opened in 2023, Sampaguita is serving up vibrant colors and flavors in the form of Filipino ice cream and sweets, plus it has a dairy-free menu. It's woman-owned and full of foliage and neon signs, making for a perfect hangout spot.

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Purgatory Orlando

Pop up, various locations
A plant-based concept that aims to "fuck shit up," Purgatory serves massive burgers, sandwiches and late-night eats. You'll have to track down this pop-up at various events around town to get a taste, but it'll be well worth it when you do.

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Loving Hut

2101 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando
Loving Hut's menu highlights homemade vegan Asian dishes, drinks and desserts. From sushi to dumplings to stir fries and noodles, this East Colonial spot has plenty of plant-based goodness to choose from.

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The Kind Cleaver

2603 E. South St., Orlando
This fully vegan deli serves house-made deli "meats," sandwiches, sausages, brunch options and more. The Kind Cleaver's menu rotates, but rarely fails to deliver massive, hearty sandwiches and big vegan eats.

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Drunken Monkey

444 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando
This reliable Bumby Avenue coffee spot offers breakfast, lunch and dinner options for those plant-based or plant-curious. The vegan breakfast wrap (the Treehugger) is an all-day affair, and the rotating soups have a loyal following, too.

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Valkyrie Doughnuts

12226 Corporate Blvd., Orlando
Whimsical unicorn and tardigrade murals adorn the walls of this vegan doughnut and sweets shop owned by Celine Duvoisin of Valhalla Bakery. Valkyrie is known for its Instagrammable plant-based doughnut creations made from scratch.