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Best Vegan Eats in Rochester
The Red Fern is one of Best Vegan Eats in Rochester.

1. The Red Fern

8.7
283 Oxford St (Park Ave), Rochester, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · East Avenue · 28 tips and reviews

KaeLyn R.KaeLyn Rich: All-vegan! Former owner of the Owl House opened this place serving juice & smoothies, light fare, healthy comfort food, & desserts! Lots of faux meets and cheese, if that's your thing. (It's mine.)

Natural Oasis Market is one of Best Vegan Eats in Rochester.

2. Natural Oasis Market

7.8
288 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

KaeLyn R.KaeLyn Rich: 100% vegan & 100% delicious Ethiopian food. Lunch buffet is warm, filling, & affordable. Dinner menu is different every night & always yummy. Also a nice place to buy basic natural health supplies.

John's Tex Mex is one of Best Vegan Eats in Rochester.

3. John's Tex Mex

8.1
426 South Ave (Comfort St), Rochester, NY
Mexican Restaurant · South Wedge · 76 tips and reviews

KaeLyn R.KaeLyn Rich: Vegan "un-beef" or tofu available for everything. Rice & beans, guac & most sides are vegan. I highly recommend the Mexican Mush plate. Go on Sunday for texmex-inspired vegan-friendly brunch!

Dogtown is one of Best Vegan Eats in Rochester.

4. Dogtown

9.2
691 Monroe Ave (Oxford St), Rochester, NY
Hot Dog Joint · Pearl-Meigs-Monroe · 86 tips and reviews

KaeLyn R.KaeLyn Rich: Great for meat lovers & veg*ns alike! Veggie dogs can be subbed for any dog & vegetarian toppings are marked on menu. Special vegan burger served every Thursday. ONLY legit vegan "plate" in the Roc!

Get Caked is one of Best Vegan Eats in Rochester.

5. Get Caked

8.2
274 Goodman St N Ste B130, Rochester, NY
Bakery · NOTA · 7 tips and reviews

KaeLyn R.KaeLyn Rich: Finally, Roc has a new bakery with daily vegan and gluten-free items. Lovely cakes and other bakery items on request, too, for your special occasions.

Abyssinia is one of Best Vegan Eats in Rochester.

6. Abyssinia

8.4
1657 Mount Hope Ave, Rochester, NY
Ethiopian Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

KaeLyn R.KaeLyn Rich: My favorite Ethiopian restaurant! The owners are the nicest people. Lots of vegan options along with lamb, chicken, beef. This new location is more bright & open than the former University Ave place.

The King & I is one of Best Vegan Eats in Rochester.

7. The King & I

8.7
1455 E Henrietta Rd (Alliance Dr), Rochester, NY
Thai Restaurant · 52 tips and reviews

KaeLyn R.KaeLyn Rich: Lots of vegan options. Best Thai in Rochester.

Sticky Lips BBQ is one of Best Vegan Eats in Rochester.

8. Sticky Lips BBQ

7.8
625 Culver Rd (at Atlantic Ave), Rochester, NY
BBQ Joint · 53 tips and reviews

KaeLyn R.KaeLyn Rich: This place used to be vegan-friendly. Since they changed cooks, many veg options are not vegan anymore. Vegans can still get the tofu steak w/ cherry bomb sauce, portobello, and some sides.

Voula's Greek Sweets is one of Best Vegan Eats in Rochester.

9. Voula's Greek Sweets

8.8
439 Monroe Ave (Averill Ave.), Rochester, NY
Bakery · Pearl-Meigs-Monroe · 19 tips and reviews

KaeLyn R.KaeLyn Rich: Great for veg*ns! The menu is all vegetarian and very vegan friendly, with vegan items clearly marked. You can even get Daiya on your pizza!

The Owl House is one of Best Vegan Eats in Rochester.

10. The Owl House

8.6
75 Marshall St (btw Monroe & Broadway), Rochester, NY
New American Restaurant · Pearl-Meigs-Monroe · 87 tips and reviews

KaeLyn R.KaeLyn Rich: Food for omnivores & veggies, though almost all menu items can be made veg*n on request. Lots of Daiya cheese! Their smoked tofu is delicious. Best veg*n brunch in the city on the weekend.

Sol Burrito is one of Best Vegan Eats in Rochester.

11. Sol Burrito

8.0
521 Monroe Ave (Edmonds St), Rochester, NY
Burrito Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews

KaeLyn R.KaeLyn Rich: Really decent tofu that is kind of BBQ-tasting and cooked firm. Big burritos and cheap prices. Staff is all vegan-friendly and will sub guac for cheese.

Aladdin's Natural Eatery is one of Best Vegan Eats in Rochester.

12. Aladdin's Natural Eatery

8.1
646 Monroe Ave (Oxford), Rochester, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · 42 tips and reviews

KaeLyn R.KaeLyn Rich: Veggie combo platter lets you pick 3 or 4 veg*n appetizers that can be a shared app or an entree. Lots of other veg stuff, too. Ask for no cheese & double check for rogue feta before you dig in.

Flavors Of Asia is one of Best Vegan Eats in Rochester.

13. Flavors Of Asia

8.0
831 Clinton Ave S (Meigs St), Rochester, NY
Asian Restaurant · Swillburg · 16 tips and reviews

KaeLyn R.KaeLyn Rich: Great Asian fusion restaurant for veg*ns. Huge menu that spans Chinese, Vietnamese, & Thai cuisine. Most authentic? No. Extensive vegan options, attentive staff, good flavors, & great atmosphere? YES.

Tandoor of India is one of Best Vegan Eats in Rochester.

14. Tandoor of India

7.7
376 Jefferson Rd, Rochester, NY
Indian Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

KaeLyn R.KaeLyn Rich: Clearly marked veg options on the menu and will make any veggie entree vegan on request. Service can be slow, but it's worth the wait. If you like your Indian SPICY, this is the place to go.

Balsam Bagels is one of Best Vegan Eats in Rochester.

15. Balsam Bagels

8.5
288 N Winton Rd, Rochester, NY
Bagel Shop · Browncroft · 36 tips and reviews

KaeLyn R.KaeLyn Rich: Water bagels. HELLO?! Yum. Offers a selection of vegan bagels, cream cheeses, soups, and phyllo pockets daily. Offer almond or soy milk for coffee drinks.

Hedonist Artisan Ice Cream is one of Best Vegan Eats in Rochester.

16. Hedonist Artisan Ice Cream

8.8
672 South Ave (Gregory Street), Rochester, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · South Wedge · 24 tips and reviews

KaeLyn R.KaeLyn Rich: Meat-lovers, get yourself some bacon-flavored ice cream. Yeah, you heard that right. Vegans can enjoy homemade gourmet sorbets. Flavors change regularly. The dark chocolate sorbet is delish!

Tap & Mallet is one of Best Vegan Eats in Rochester.

17. Tap & Mallet

381 Gregory St (Cayuga St), Rochester, NY
Pub · 101 tips and reviews

KaeLyn R.KaeLyn Rich: Some great vegan food to enjoy with their wide selection of beers and wines. Coconut, lettuce, tomato (CLT) sandwich is vegan and yummy. Get the poutine without the cheese--their gravy is vegan!

Amaya Indian Cuisine is one of Best Vegan Eats in Rochester.

18. Amaya Indian Cuisine

7.4
1900 Clinton Ave S (Rue De Ville), Rochester, NY
Indian Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

KaeLyn R.KaeLyn Rich: Vegan items are clearly marked on the menu. Small portions for the price. They are going for a hip, upscale feel and the food is an American take on Indian food. But the flavors are yummy!

Haveli Indian Cuisine is one of Best Vegan Eats in Rochester.

19. Haveli Indian Cuisine

7.9
1635 E Henrietta Rd, Rochester, NY
Indian Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

KaeLyn R.KaeLyn Rich: So much veg*n food on the lunch buffet. Great veg*n options at dinner, too. And they have a dosa menu! 'Nuf said.

India House Restaurant is one of Best Vegan Eats in Rochester.

20. India House Restaurant

6.9
998 Clinton Ave S, Rochester, NY
Indian Restaurant · Swillburg · 11 tips and reviews

KaeLyn R.KaeLyn Rich: Reliable Indian buffet for a quick & filling lunch in the city. A few veg*n options available every day on the lunch buffet. Naan is not vegan (as per usual for naan), so order a side of roti.

California Rollin' is one of Best Vegan Eats in Rochester.

21. California Rollin'

7.2
274 Goodman St N (btw Birch Cresent & College Ave), Rochester, NY
Sushi Restaurant · NOTA · 58 tips and reviews

KaeLyn R.KaeLyn Rich: Authentic sushi? No. Fun American take on sushi with onion crunchies & BBQ sauce? That sounds right. A good selection of veg*n rolls. They will put veg rolls on a separate board for you if you ask.

Open Face Sandwich Eatery is one of Best Vegan Eats in Rochester.

22. Open Face Sandwich Eatery

651 South Ave (Hickory St), Rochester, NY
Sandwich Spot · South Wedge · 20 tips and reviews

KaeLyn R.KaeLyn Rich: Delicious options for vegetarians & vegans, as well as meat lovers. The sides are all vegan. The soups often are & are clearly marked. I could eat black bean mash & ginger carrots every day.

2 Vine is one of Best Vegan Eats in Rochester.

23. 2 Vine

24 Winthrop St, Rochester, NY
New American Restaurant · Central Business District · 26 tips and reviews

KaeLyn R.KaeLyn Rich: Vegan offering (seasonal veg and grains) is $22 for dinner and $16 for lunch and on the menu daily. There are additional vegetarian options on the menu, too.

Hello Arepa is one of Best Vegan Eats in Rochester.

24. Hello Arepa

Rochester, NY
Food Truck · East Avenue · 2 tips and reviews

KaeLyn R.KaeLyn Rich: Vegans rejoice if you happen upon this food truck. They have Daiya cheese! And BBQ tofu. I don't know what else you need to know, really.

lettuce b. frank is one of Best Vegan Eats in Rochester.

25. lettuce b. frank

957 Clinton Ave S (Goodman), Rochester, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Swillburg · 4 tips and reviews

KaeLyn R.KaeLyn Rich: Healthy vegan items always on the menu at this food truck. Try the carrot slider. SO GOOD.

Great Northern Pizza Kitchen is one of Best Vegan Eats in Rochester.

26. Great Northern Pizza Kitchen

1918 Monroe Ave (12 Corners), Rochester, NY
Pizzeria · 14 tips and reviews

KaeLyn R.KaeLyn Rich: Lots of options for vegans, including make-your-own option. Not the best pizza ever--I mean, you can get cheeseless pizza at most places--but cool that they cater to veg & have many veg toppings.

Mooseberry Cafe is one of Best Vegan Eats in Rochester.

27. Mooseberry Cafe

2555 Baird Rd, Penfield, NY
Café · 4 tips and reviews

KaeLyn R.KaeLyn Rich: Carries fresh vegan cakes, cookie, sweets, & lunch items. Specializes in gluten-free, too. Order on their website or stop in for lunch. Offers a vegan "compost plate," a healthy plate alternative.

Lori's Natural Foods Center is one of Best Vegan Eats in Rochester.

28. Lori's Natural Foods Center

8.4
900 Jefferson Rd Ste 105 Bldg 1, Rochester, NY
Health Food Store · 18 tips and reviews

KaeLyn R.KaeLyn Rich: Vegan foods every day in the deli & bakery. Also a place to pick up vegan staples.

Abundance Cooperative Market is one of Best Vegan Eats in Rochester.

29. Abundance Cooperative Market

62 Marshall St, Rochester, NY
Grocery Store · Pearl-Meigs-Monroe · 12 tips and reviews

KaeLyn R.KaeLyn Rich: Vegan wraps for a quick lunch. Small cafe area with wireless.

Wegmans is one of Best Vegan Eats in Rochester.

30. Wegmans

8.9
3195 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY
Supermarket · 110 tips and reviews

KaeLyn R.KaeLyn Rich: Pittsford Wegmans has the most vegan options on their food bar. There is a whole veggie hot food section, vegan sushi, and a couple types of tofu on the salad bar.

Jines Restaurant is one of Best Vegan Eats in Rochester.

31. Jines Restaurant

8.4
658 Park Ave (Berkeley St), Rochester, NY
Breakfast Spot · East Avenue · 70 tips and reviews

KaeLyn R.KaeLyn Rich: Some vegan lunch & dinner items marked on the menu. Typical vegan breakfast diner options. The spinach tofu burger is great, but the dressing isn't vegan, so leave it off.

Thali of India is one of Best Vegan Eats in Rochester.

32. Thali of India

7.6
3259 Winton Rd S (Jefferson Rd), Rochester, NY
Indian Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

KaeLyn R.KaeLyn Rich: Lunch buffet every day with clearly marked vegan items. The aloo gobi and chana masala are delicious.

Han Noodle Bar is one of Best Vegan Eats in Rochester.

33. Han Noodle Bar

8.9
687 Monroe Ave (Oxford St), Rochester, NY
Noodle Restaurant · Upper Monroe · 44 tips and reviews

KaeLyn R.KaeLyn Rich: Vegan broth available for noodle soups. Happy to make substitutions or modifications for those with dietary restrictions. Chili edamame is awesome. Yummy!

Itacate Penfield 4-Corners is one of Best Vegan Eats in Rochester.

34. Itacate Penfield 4-Corners

7.1
1859 Penfield Rd, Penfield, NY
Mexican Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

KaeLyn R.KaeLyn Rich: No vegan options on the menu, but they will make a vegan enchilada or vegan burrito on request. The salsa and the enchilada sauce is vegan and delicious!

Zemeta Ethiopian Restaurant is one of Best Vegan Eats in Rochester.

35. Zemeta Ethiopian Restaurant

7.8
1015 Clinton Ave S, Rochester, NY
Ethiopian Restaurant · Swillburg · 8 tips and reviews

KaeLyn R.KaeLyn Rich: HUGE portions and super attentive service. $7.95/person for a veg combo meal. They will bring you seconds on combo items, but you won't possibly have room in your belly.

Sodam Korean Restaurant is one of Best Vegan Eats in Rochester.

36. Sodam Korean Restaurant

8.0
900 Jefferson Rd, Rochester, NY
Korean Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews

KaeLyn R.KaeLyn Rich: Amazing food. The waitstaff is really well-versed in vegan and vegetarian substitutions. The vegetarian hot pots are so yum. Love that I can still eat the food of my people without the fish/egg!

The Old Toad is one of Best Vegan Eats in Rochester.

37. The Old Toad

8.4
277 Alexander St (at Ryan Aly), Rochester, NY
Pub · East Avenue · 66 tips and reviews

KaeLyn R.KaeLyn Rich: There are limited vegan options here, but the vegan Korma is yummy. Lots of great vegetarian options, including vegetarian shepherd's pie and bangers and mash!

Le Petit Poutine is one of Best Vegan Eats in Rochester.

38. Le Petit Poutine

8.6
625 Atlantic Ave, Rochester, NY
Food Truck · Culver-Winton-Main · 17 tips and reviews

KaeLyn R.KaeLyn Rich: Gravy is vegan and they will happily make you a vegan poutine on request (no cheese curds). The thyme-yummified fries are so good.

Taste Of Ethiopia is one of Best Vegan Eats in Rochester.

39. Taste Of Ethiopia

7.4
155 State St, Rochester, NY
Ethiopian Restaurant · Central Business District · 7 tips and reviews

KaeLyn R.KaeLyn Rich: Veggie lunch buffet only $7.55! Order a traditional Ethiopian coffee service, something I haven't seen at any other local place. The owner is often the server & cook--she is very attentive & kind.

Rochester Taproom is one of Best Vegan Eats in Rochester.

40. Rochester Taproom

284 Exchange Blvd (South Fitzhugh Street), Rochester, NY
Sports Bar · 15 tips and reviews

KaeLyn R.KaeLyn Rich: 2 kinds of vegan sausage. Vegetarian items clearly marked. Can have your sausage on a roll or on a bed of greens.