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15 essentials · 3 signature dishes
Best Vegan Restaurants in Baltimore
15 essentials
Where to eat first in Baltimore
Ranked by overall rating, signature dish strength and how much reviewers praise the food. If you only have a weekend, start here.
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Pizza, Vegan Menu, Mediterranean
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Worth ordering: #4 Pizza
Gluten-Free Bakery, Fully Vegan, Pastries & Pizza
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American Tavern, Vegan Menu, Tater Tots
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Worth ordering: #5 Sandwich
Lebanese Maza, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
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Cashew Ice Cream, Fully Vegan, Baklava
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Worth ordering: #4 Ice cream
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Jamaican Fusion, Vegan Menu, Jerk Chicken
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The vibe: good for groups
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Asian Rice Bowls, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for families
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Fermented Foods, Vegan Menu, Sandwiches
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Worth ordering: #4 Sandwich
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Sandwich Shop, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #1 Sandwich
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Asian Fusion, Tofu & Buns
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The vibe: good for solo
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Pizza, Vegan Cheese & Sausage
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Worth ordering: #3 Pizza
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Bakery, Vegan Pastry, Honey
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New American, Vegan Curry, Seasonal Pizza
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The vibe: good for dates
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Afghan Pumpkin Stew, Veganizable, Cozy
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The vibe: good for relaxing
3 signature dishes
What Baltimore cooks best
The dishes Baltimore's reviews name most and praise hardest, each ranked by how reviewers rate the vegan version.
signature #1
Best empanada in Baltimore
Empanadas, Vegan Menu, Latin
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Worth ordering: #1 Empanada
Puerto Rican, Vegan Empanadas
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Worth ordering: #2 Empanada
Latin Empanadas, Vegan Ice Cream
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Worth ordering: #3 Empanada
signature #2
Best pizza in Baltimore
Vegan Pizza, Calzone, Wings
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Worth ordering: #1 Pizza
Pizza, Vegan Pies
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Worth ordering: #2 Pizza
- Number 3. TinyBrickOven Listed above as essential 12
- Number 4. Oleum Listed above as essential 02
Pizza Restaurant, Vegan Pizzas
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Worth ordering: #5 Pizza
6 more
Pizza, Vegan Crust
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The vibe: good for groups
Italian Pizza, Vegan Pizza
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The vibe: good for dates
Pizza, Vegan Cheese
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The vibe: good for groups
Italian Pizza, Vegan Pizza
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The vibe: good for dates
Pizza, Cashew Cheese
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Italian Pizza, Vegan Pizza
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The vibe: good for solo
signature #3
Best sandwich in Baltimore
- Number 1. Animal Boy Listed above as essential 10
Vegan Sandwiches, Vegan Menu, Beer
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Worth ordering: #2 Sandwich
American Sandwiches, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #3 Sandwich
- Number 4. HEX Superette Listed above as essential 09
- Number 5. Alexander's Tavern Listed above as essential 04
2 more
Vegan Soul Food, Vegan Menu, Burgers & Sandwiches
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The vibe: good for families
Bakery, Vegan Sandwiches
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Vegan & omni
2 lists Fully vegan · Omni standouts
10 places
Fully vegan in Baltimore
- Number 1. Oleum Listed above as essential 02
- Number 2. Cajou Plant-Based Ice Cream Listed above as essential 06
- Number 3. Harmony Bakery Listed above as essential 03
- Number 4. Plant Baked by Sarah Listed above as essential 01
10 places
Omni standouts in Baltimore
- Number 1. Alexander's Tavern Listed above as essential 04
- Number 2. Byblos Listed above as essential 05
- Number 3. HEX Superette Listed above as essential 09
- Number 4. Spring Cafe "A Taste of Authentic Afghan Cuisine" Listed above as essential 15
By occasion
9 lists Breakfast spots · Lunch & brunch · Dinner destinations · Coffee masters · Sweet treats · Cozy hideaways · Group night out · Budget eats · Family friendly
8 places
Breakfast spots in Baltimore
- Number 1. Harmony Bakery Listed above as essential 03
Juices, Açaí Bowls, Vegan Snacks
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Worth ordering: #5 Bowl
Cafe, Vegan Burger, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
Sandwiches, Vegan Menu, Donuts
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The vibe: good for work & study
8 places
Lunch & brunch in Baltimore
- Number 1. Alexander's Tavern Listed above as essential 04
- Number 2. Diasporan Soul Jamaican & American Fusion Listed above as essential 07
- Number 3. Animal Boy Listed above as essential 10
Afghan, Vegan Mantu & Dolma
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The vibe: good for groups
6 places
Dinner destinations in Baltimore
- Number 1. Oleum Listed above as essential 02
- Number 2. Byblos Listed above as essential 05
- Number 3. Union Hill Kitchen & Craft Bar Listed above as essential 14
- Number 4. Animal Boy Listed above as essential 10
7 places
Coffee masters in Baltimore
- Number 1. Red Emma's Bookstore Coffeehouse Listed above as breakfast spots 04
- Number 2. Roland Park Bagels & Sandwiches Listed above as sandwich 07
- Number 3. Harmony Bakery Listed above as essential 03
- Number 4. Motzi Bread Listed above as essential 13
10 places
Sweet treats in Baltimore
- Number 1. Harmony Bakery Listed above as essential 03
- Number 2. Cajou Plant-Based Ice Cream Listed above as essential 06
Vegan Cinnamon Rolls, Bakery
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The vibe: good for groups
- Number 4. Motzi Bread Listed above as essential 13
8 places
Cozy hideaways in Baltimore
Caribbean Fusion, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
- Number 2. Red Emma's Bookstore Coffeehouse Listed above as breakfast spots 04
Egyptian Koshary, Vegan Bowls
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The vibe: good for work & study
- Number 4. Corner Juice Bar Listed above as breakfast spots 02
7 places
Group night out in Baltimore
- Number 1. HEX Superette Listed above as essential 09
- Number 2. Oleum Listed above as essential 02
- Number 3. Union Hill Kitchen & Craft Bar Listed above as essential 14
- Number 4. Animal Boy Listed above as essential 10
10 places
Budget eats in Baltimore
- Number 1. Harmony Bakery Listed above as essential 03
Mediterranean Fast Food, Falafel
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The vibe: good for families
International, Falafel & Cauliflower
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The vibe: good for solo
- Number 4. Animal Boy Listed above as essential 10
8 places
Family friendly in Baltimore
- Number 1. Animal Boy Listed above as essential 10
- Number 2. New Asian Taste Listed above as essential 08
Southwestern Vegan Menu, Vegan Riblet Sandwich
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The vibe: good for groups
- Number 4. Kandahar Afghan Kitchen Listed above as lunch & brunch 04
By dish
2 lists Best bowl · Best ice cream
5 places
Best bowl in Baltimore
Juice Bar, Bowls & Smoothies
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Worth ordering: #1 Bowl
Asian Bowls, Vegan Buns, Fusion
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Worth ordering: #2 Bowl
Mediterranean Bowls, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #3 Bowl
Juice Bar, Acai Bowls
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Worth ordering: #4 Bowl
5 places
Best ice cream in Baltimore
Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors, Gluten-Free
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Worth ordering: #1 Ice cream
Ice Cream, Vegan Sorbet
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Worth ordering: #2 Ice cream
Gelato Shop, Vegan Sorbet
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Worth ordering: #3 Ice cream
- Number 4. Cajou Plant-Based Ice Cream Listed above as essential 06
By cuisine
3 lists American · Italian · Mediterranean
10 places
American in Baltimore
- Number 1. Union Hill Kitchen & Craft Bar Listed above as essential 14
- Number 2. Alexander's Tavern Listed above as essential 04
- Number 3. Animal Boy Listed above as essential 10
- Number 4. Diasporan Soul Jamaican & American Fusion Listed above as essential 07
10 places
Italian in Baltimore
- Number 1. Oleum Listed above as essential 02
- Number 2. TinyBrickOven Listed above as essential 12
- Number 3. Verde Listed above as pizza 05
- Number 4. Underground Pizza Baltimore Listed above as pizza 02
10 places
Mediterranean in Baltimore
- Number 1. Byblos Listed above as essential 05
- Number 2. Oleum Listed above as essential 02
- Number 3. Mera Kitchen Collective Listed above as budget eats 03
- Number 4. Verde Listed above as pizza 05
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Questions about eating vegan in Baltimore
Are there vegan restaurants in Baltimore?
Yes — Baltimore has 190 vegan-ready venues. The top-ranked are Plant Baked by Sarah, Oleum, Harmony Bakery. Spinach ranks them on overall rating, signature dish strength, and reviewer praise for the food.
Is Baltimore good for vegans?
Baltimore scores 58.5/100 on the Spinach vegan city index. The city has 41 vegan-friendly venues and 47 high-quality restaurants out of 190 analyzed.
How many vegan restaurants are in Baltimore?
Baltimore has 22 fully vegan restaurants and 2 vegetarian restaurants. 41 venues score B or higher on the Vegan Friendliness grade.
What dishes is Baltimore known for?
Baltimore's top signature dishes for vegans are empanada, pizza, sandwich, and the city also does cake and ice cream well. Signature dishes are ranked by how the city's venues score against the other 157 cities we track.
What are the best cuisines for vegans in Baltimore?
The vegan scene in Baltimore leans American, Italian, Mediterranean. American is particularly strong, with 10 venues serving quality plant-based options.
What's the best vegan restaurant in Baltimore?
Plant Baked by Sarah is ranked #1 in Baltimore by the Spinach Essentials algorithm, which weights rating, signature dish performance, and reviewer praise. See all 15 Essentials for the full ranking.
How does Spinach rank these venues?
Spinach ranks vegan venues by formula: a composite of Google Maps rating, the Spinach Rating (Wilson-confidence scored), dish-quality Wilson scores from extracted review signals, and city-specific signature dish strength. Essentials add a tier weighting; category lists add their own mood/occasion weights. No pay-to-play.
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The last refresh is stamped at the foot of this page. Rankings come from public reviews on Google Maps and HappyCow, read by Spinach's own analysis. We never republish the reviews themselves.