| Although Texas might be famous for its | | | | rave about the taste and quality of the food. |
| cattle-ranches, insiders know that some of the best | | | | Additionally, Aster's Ethiopian offers many vegan and |
| food in Austin is vegetarian. Vegetarians have their | | | | vegetarian meals, and the Ethiopian cuisine can be a |
| choice of restaurant types in Austin. Relax at a four | | | | nice change of pace. |
| star vegan bistro, or grab a quick bite in a vegetarian | | | | For vegans, Austin has restaurants that will cater to |
| cafe. Your options are nearly limitless. | | | | your dietary requirements. Vegan diners should check |
| For a quick lunch, Austin residents love Leaf, a | | | | out Bodhi Eco Café, which offers mostly vegan |
| restaurant specializing in gourmet salads. Although | | | | entrees. The chef takes flavor very seriously, and |
| some of Leaf's offerings do contain meat, they offer | | | | uses mostly local ingredients in order to produce the |
| plenty of vegetarian options such as the Margherita on | | | | most delicious meals possible. Bodhi Eco Café is |
| the Works, which contains fresh greens, mozzarella, | | | | also perfect for the budget conscious diner, as most |
| basil, cherry tomatoes, black olives, and pine nuts | | | | of their offerings are under ten dollars. Casa de Luz is |
| served with a honey-tangerine dressing. If you plan to | | | | another vegan restaurant, with a focus on holistic |
| dine at Leaf frequently, join the Loyal Leafers club. | | | | macrobiotic dining. All of the food served in Casa de |
| After you purchase five salads, you will receive a free | | | | Luz is organic and locally grown. Individuals who only |
| special treat. Leaf is only open for lunch, but Austin has | | | | eat raw foods should stop into DaVine Foods, which |
| plenty of vegetarian restaurants that are open for | | | | offers a wide variety of raw dishes. They also offer |
| dinner. | | | | many gluten-free entrees. |
| For breakfast, a snack, or just a cup of coffee, Bouldin | | | | If you are staying close to the University of Texas, the |
| Creek Coffeehouse & Café is a relaxed | | | | closest vegetarian restaurant is Veggie Heaven, which |
| all-vegetarian restaurant. Most of the items on the | | | | serves Chinese food. They also offer brown rice, |
| menu are also vegan. Locals love the quirky, arty | | | | which is a rarity even in most vegetarian restaurants. |
| ambiance, and this restaurant is a favorite destination | | | | Delivery and take out are available, making this the |
| for those on a first date. This coffeehouse | | | | perfect vegetarian option when you feel like staying at |
| encourages lingering, and you will find a variety of | | | | home and being a couch potato. |
| books and board games to amuse yourself with while | | | | Vegetarians in Austin have more than enough |
| you dine. Although this is a coffee house, they have | | | | restaurant options. There is so much variety available |
| plenty of filling meal options available. The Soul Food | | | | that even the most refined palate will never get bored. |
| Plate and Cosmic Sloppy Joes are perennial favorites. | | | | Even if you are a die-hard meat lover, take a chance |
| If you are in the mood for an ethnic dining experience, | | | | and try one of Austin's exceptional vegetarian |
| check out Swad Indian Vegetarian Restaurant?. Diners | | | | restaurants. Your taste buds will thank you. |