The Harvest Beat
Book a table at The Harvest Beat on North 45th Street, known as the city's most refined vegan dinner. The fixed five-course menu is built around local farms and the season, a format that also cuts down on food waste. You share the evening with your fellow guests and pause together for a moment of gratitude before eating, which makes it a natural fit for celebrations and curious meat eaters alike.
Plum Bistro
Chef Makini Howell's Plum Bistro is the upscale flagship of a small family of vegan businesses that has included a bakery and a food truck. Expect a kitchen that moves easily between familiar comfort dishes and more inventive creations. Order the mac and cheese, which has a strong local reputation, and bring along friends who do not usually eat vegan, since the menu is designed to win them over.
Cafe Flora
Step into Cafe Flora on East Madison Street, where the dining room feels like a garden house. It is technically vegetarian, but the staff can make nearly every dish vegan, and the globally inspired menu covers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Come in the morning for the oversized iced cinnamon rolls, and if you are flying out, look for another Cafe Flora inside Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Vegan Thai Worth the Trip
Seattle has no shortage of Thai food, and two kitchens have built loyal followings by making it entirely plant-based. Both are worth crossing town for.
Araya's Place
Head to the University District for this family-run restaurant, the first vegan Thai spot in the city. Locals know it for its lunch buffet and its strong gluten-free choices. Start with the vegan satay and peanut sauce, or settle in with the veganized pad thai.
Kati Vegan Thai
In South Lake Union, Kati Vegan Thai takes a more modern approach, pairing fresh, spicy dishes with creative cocktails. Try the garlic jackfruit over sticky rice, the som tum, or the pho made with plant-based meat. If you like real heat, the cauliflower bombs are a favorite.
Comfort Food, Pizza and All-Day Brunch
When you are craving something casual and familiar, these neighborhood spots serve hearty plates without any animal products.
Pi Vegan Pizzeria
Find Pi on Roosevelt Way in the University District, where it describes itself as the oldest vegan pizzeria in the United States. Two longtime vegans and animal rights advocates took it over in 2015 to keep it from closing. Beyond pizza, you can share chick'n drumsticks, garlic bread, salads, mac and cheese and desserts, which makes it an easy choice for groups and families.
Wayward Vegan Café
A longtime anchor of Seattle's vegan scene, Wayward serves comfort food for brunch, lunch and dinner. Go for the club sandwich or the French toast, both reliable picks. Since it sits a few blocks from Green Lake, you can follow your meal with a walk around the water.
Vital Creations Vegan Cafe
Around the corner from the Fremont Troll, this fast-casual Fremont cafe focuses on good coffee and wholesome comfort food. Breakfast runs all day, with smoothie bowls and toasts, but the house-made smash burger is the standout. Finish with a fudgy brownie or a milkshake made with Frankie & Jo's plant-based ice cream.
Quick Vegan Bites Downtown
Shopping or sightseeing in the city center never has to mean settling for a sad snack. These two make fast vegan eating easy.
Next Level Veggie Grill
Stop at Next Level on Fourth Avenue while you explore downtown. Choose from burgers, wraps, bowls, nachos and salads, or order the well-liked Reuben. Gluten-free options make it a practical pick for groups with mixed needs.
Rojo's Mexican Food
In Pioneer Square, grab tacos and burritos at Rojo's, where every protein choice is vegan. There is no menu decoding and no asking for swaps. It makes a good quick lunch as you wander the historic district's streets and galleries.
Plan Your Plant-Based Day
Several of these restaurants cluster in a few areas, so building a whole day around them is simple.
To get a feel for each area before you go, read our guide to Seattle neighborhoods. Menus, schedules and reservation policies change, so check each business's own website for current details.
