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15 essentials · 3 signature dishes
Best Vegan Restaurants in Miami
15 essentials
Where to eat first in Miami
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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Vegan Burgers, Arepas, South American
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Worth ordering: #3 BurgerWorth ordering: #4 Empanada
Plant-based Deli, Lasagna
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Worth ordering: #1 Empanada
Neapolitan Pizza, Vegan Cheese
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Worth ordering: #1 Pizza
Vegan Burgers, Plant-Based Sides
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Worth ordering: #1 Burger
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Pizza, Vegan Menu, Filet Mignon
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Worth ordering: #5 Empanada
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Italian Pizza, Vegan Pizza, Authentic
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Worth ordering: #2 Pizza
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Greek Pita, Vegan Menu, Seitan Gyro
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The vibe: good for groups
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Soft Serve, Vegan Desserts
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The vibe: good for groups
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Bakery, Fully Vegan, Gluten-Free
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The vibe: good for families
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Mediterranean Bowls, Vegan Desserts
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The vibe: good for work & study
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Japanese, Vegan Sushi
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The vibe: good for dates
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Peruvian Restaurant, Vegan Dishes
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The vibe: good for dates
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Turkish Aegean, Vegan Menu, Share Plates
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The vibe: good for dates
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International Restaurant, Vegan Menu, Charred Corn Dip
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The vibe: good for dates
3 signature dishes
What Miami cooks best
The dishes Miami's reviews name most and praise hardest, each ranked by how reviewers rate the vegan version.
signature #1
Best empanada in Miami
- Number 1. The Plantisserie Listed above as essential 03
Argentinian Empanadas, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #2 Empanada
Empanadas, Vegan Menu, Baked
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Worth ordering: #3 Empanada
- Number 4. The Cocinita Listed above as essential 02
- Number 5. Love Life Cafe Listed above as essential 06
signature #2
Best gelato in Miami
- Number 1. V Gelato & Cafe Listed above as essential 01
Ice Cream Shop, Vegan Gelato
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Worth ordering: #2 Gelato
Italian Gelato, Vegan Sorbet
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Worth ordering: #3 Gelato
signature #3
Best mac and cheese in Miami
Vegan Sliders, Mac & Cheese, Fusion
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Worth ordering: #1 Mac and cheese
American Mac 'n' Cheese
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Worth ordering: #2 Mac and cheese
American Restaurant, Vegan Options
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Worth ordering: #3 Mac and cheese
Caribbean, Vegan Menu, Jackfruit
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Worth ordering: #4 Mac and cheese
Vegetarian Restaurant, Vegan Sliders
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Worth ordering: #5 Mac and cheese
Vegan & omni
2 lists Fully vegan · Omni standouts
9 places
Fully vegan in Miami
- Number 1. V Gelato & Cafe Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. The Cocinita Listed above as essential 02
- Number 3. The Plantisserie Listed above as essential 03
- Number 4. Love Life Cafe Listed above as essential 06
10 places
Omni standouts in Miami
- Number 1. Nude Pita Listed above as essential 08
- Number 2. Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza Listed above as essential 04
- Number 3. NU real food Listed above as essential 11
- Number 4. Fradiavolo Pizza Listed above as essential 07
By occasion
8 lists Breakfast spots · Lunch & brunch · Dinner destinations · Sweet treats · Cozy hideaways · Group night out · Budget eats · Family friendly
8 places
Breakfast spots in Miami
- Number 1. Love Life Cafe Listed above as essential 06
- Number 2. Banana Daddy Listed above as essential 09
- Number 3. NU real food Listed above as essential 11
- Number 4. Archetti's Bakery Listed above as essential 10
8 places
Lunch & brunch in Miami
- Number 1. The Cocinita Listed above as essential 02
- Number 2. Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza Listed above as essential 04
- Number 3. Fradiavolo Pizza Listed above as essential 07
- Number 4. Love Life Cafe Listed above as essential 06
3 places
Dinner destinations in Miami
Mexican Tacos, Fully Vegan
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The vibe: good for dates
- Number 2. Love Life Cafe Listed above as essential 06
- Number 3. SUR Listed above as empanada 02
10 places
Sweet treats in Miami
- Number 1. V Gelato & Cafe Listed above as essential 01
Ice Cream, Many Vegan Pops
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Worth ordering: #2 Ice cream
Vegan Coconut Ice Cream, Many Flavors
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Worth ordering: #4 Ice cream
- Number 4. Bianco Gelato Coconut Grove Listed above as gelato 02
8 places
Cozy hideaways in Miami
- Number 1. Jajaja Mexicana Listed above as dinner destinations 01
Italian Restaurant, Vegan Pizza
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The vibe: good for dates
Latin Vegetarian, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for work & study
- Number 4. The Henry Listed above as mac and cheese 03
9 places
Group night out in Miami
- Number 1. Jajaja Mexicana Listed above as dinner destinations 01
- Number 2. Earls Kitchen + Bar Listed above as essential 15
- Number 3. Love Life Cafe Listed above as essential 06
- Number 4. Doya Listed above as essential 14
8 places
Budget eats in Miami
- Number 1. The Plantisserie Listed above as essential 03
- Number 2. Smash N' Go Listed above as essential 05
- Number 3. NU real food Listed above as essential 11
Italian Pizza, Vegan Cheese
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Worth ordering: #3 Pizza
7 places
Family friendly in Miami
- Number 1. V Gelato & Cafe Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. Fradiavolo Pizza Listed above as essential 07
- Number 3. Archetti's Bakery Listed above as essential 10
- Number 4. Salt & Straw Listed above as sweet treats 03
By dish
3 lists Best ice cream · Best pizza · Best burger
11 places
Best ice cream in Miami
Gelato, Vegan Flavors
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Worth ordering: #1 Ice cream
- Number 2. Cielito Artisan Pops Listed above as sweet treats 02
Ice Cream Shop, Vegan Flavors
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Worth ordering: #3 Ice cream
- Number 4. Salt & Straw Listed above as sweet treats 03
7 places
Best pizza in Miami
- Number 1. Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza Listed above as essential 04
- Number 2. Fradiavolo Pizza Listed above as essential 07
- Number 3. Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza Listed above as budget eats 04
Neapolitan Pizza, Vegan Cheese
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Worth ordering: #4 Pizza
5 places
Best burger in Miami
- Number 1. Smash N' Go Listed above as essential 05
Burger Joint, Vegan Burger
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Worth ordering: #2 Burger
- Number 3. The Cocinita Listed above as essential 02
Vegan Burgers, Fully Vegan, Food Truck
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Worth ordering: #4 Burger
By cuisine
2 lists American · Italian
10 places
American in Miami
- Number 1. The Plantisserie Listed above as essential 03
- Number 2. The Cocinita Listed above as essential 02
- Number 3. Nude Pita Listed above as essential 08
- Number 4. Earls Kitchen + Bar Listed above as essential 15
10 places
Italian in Miami
- Number 1. Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza Listed above as essential 04
- Number 2. Amor Di Pasta Restaurant Listed above as cozy hideaways 02
- Number 3. Fradiavolo Pizza Listed above as essential 07
- Number 4. Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza Listed above as budget eats 04
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Questions about eating vegan in Miami
Are there vegan restaurants in Miami?
Yes — Miami has 237 vegan-ready venues. The top-ranked are V Gelato & Cafe, The Cocinita, The Plantisserie. Spinach ranks them on overall rating, signature dish strength, and reviewer praise for the food.
Is Miami good for vegans?
Miami scores 65.8/100 on the Spinach vegan city index. The city has 50 vegan-friendly venues and 63 high-quality restaurants out of 237 analyzed.
How many vegan restaurants are in Miami?
Miami has 33 fully vegan restaurants and 6 vegetarian restaurants. 50 venues score B or higher on the Vegan Friendliness grade.
What dishes is Miami known for?
Miami's top signature dishes for vegans are empanada, gelato, mac and cheese, and the city also does pizza and burger 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 Miami?
The vegan scene in Miami leans American, Mexican, Asian. American is particularly strong, with 10 venues serving quality plant-based options.
What's the best vegan restaurant in Miami?
V Gelato & Cafe is ranked #1 in Miami 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.
How fresh is this data?
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.