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The vibe: good for dates
15 essentials · 3 signature dishes
Best Vegan Restaurants in Minneapolis
15 essentials
Where to eat first in Minneapolis
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 Deli Sandwiches, Meat-Free Meats
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The vibe: good for families
Vegan Burgers, Milkshakes, Bar
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The vibe: good for dates
Pizza, Vegan Menu, Herbivorous Butcher
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Worth ordering: #2 Pizza
Vietnamese Hot Pot, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
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Japanese Ramen, Vegan Menu, Rooftop
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The vibe: good for dates
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American Fusion, Fully Vegan, Mac & Cheese
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The vibe: good for dates
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Coffee Shop, Vegan Pastry, Plant Milk
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Worth ordering: #2 Coffee
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North Indian, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #1 Curry
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Indian Restaurant, Vegan Menu, Dosas
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The vibe: good for groups
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Plant-Based Bowls, Vegan Menu, Healing
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The vibe: good for work & study
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Vegan Sandwiches, Bowls, Many Proteins
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The vibe: good for work & study
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Mexican Restaurant, Soy Chorizo
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The vibe: good for families
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Nepali Curry, Vegan Options
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Worth ordering: #5 Curry
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Moroccan Tagine, Vegan Sides
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The vibe: good for families
3 signature dishes
What Minneapolis cooks best
The dishes Minneapolis's reviews name most and praise hardest, each ranked by how reviewers rate the vegan version.
signature #1
Best wings in Minneapolis
Soul Food, Fully Vegan, Cauliflower Wings
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Worth ordering: #1 Wings
American Bar, Vegan Menu, Burgers
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Worth ordering: #2 Wings
American Pub, Vegan Menu, Dog Friendly
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Worth ordering: #3 Wings
American Fusion, Vegan Options, Dog-Friendly Patio
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Worth ordering: #4 Wings
Pizza, Vegan Cheese, Many Options
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Worth ordering: #4 PizzaWorth ordering: #5 Wings
signature #2
Best hash browns in Minneapolis
Breakfast Cafe, Vegan Menu, Donuts
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Worth ordering: #1 Hash brownsWorth ordering: #4 Donut
Breakfast & Brunch, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #2 Hash browns
American Diner, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #3 Hash browns
French Bistro, Miso & Risotto
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Worth ordering: #4 Hash browns
American Vegetarian, Vegan Pastry
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Worth ordering: #5 Hash browns
signature #3
Best donut in Minneapolis
Donuts, Vegan Pastry, Retro
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Worth ordering: #1 Donut
Bakery, Vegan Donuts, Gluten-Free
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Worth ordering: #2 Donut
American Comfort Food, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #3 Donut
- Number 4. Modern Times Listed above as hash browns 01
American Diner, Vegan Chorizo
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Worth ordering: #5 Donut
Vegan & omni
2 lists Fully vegan · Omni standouts
6 places
Fully vegan in Minneapolis
- Number 1. Lulu EthioVegan Cuisine Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. heal mpls (herbs Listed above as essential 11
- Number 3. Reverie Cafe + Bar Listed above as essential 07
- Number 4. The Herbivorous Butcher Listed above as essential 02
10 places
Omni standouts in Minneapolis
- Number 1. Parkway Pizza Listed above as essential 04
- Number 2. moto-i Listed above as essential 06
- Number 3. Himalayan Restaurant Listed above as essential 14
- Number 4. Food on the Fly Listed above as essential 12
By occasion
12 lists Breakfast spots · Lunch & brunch · Dinner destinations · Worth the occasion · Hidden gems · Coffee masters · Sweet treats · Cozy hideaways · Work-friendly cafes · Group night out · Budget eats · Family friendly
8 places
Breakfast spots in Minneapolis
- Number 1. Mosaic Coffee Co. Listed above as essential 08
- Number 2. Modern Times Listed above as hash browns 01
Bakery, Vegan Desserts
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Bakery Cafe, Vegan Sandwich
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8 places
Lunch & brunch in Minneapolis
- Number 1. Lulu EthioVegan Cuisine Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. Francis Burger Joint Listed above as essential 03
- Number 3. Hello! Hyderabad Nicollet Ave Minneapolis Listed above as essential 10
- Number 4. Spice & Tonic Listed above as essential 09
7 places
Dinner destinations in Minneapolis
- Number 1. Reverie Cafe + Bar Listed above as essential 07
- Number 2. Himalayan Restaurant Listed above as essential 14
French Restaurant, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
- Number 4. Dreamstate Cafe Listed above as donut 03
5 places
Worth the occasion in Minneapolis
- Number 1. Bûcheron Listed above as dinner destinations 03
- Number 2. The Breakfast Club MPLS Listed above as hash browns 02
- Number 3. Dreamstate Cafe Listed above as donut 03
Polish Pierogis, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
7 places
Coffee masters in Minneapolis
- Number 1. Mosaic Coffee Co. Listed above as essential 08
- Number 2. Rebecca's Bakery & Cafe Listed above as breakfast spots 03
Coffee, Plant Milk, Friendly Service
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Worth ordering: #3 Coffee
American Cafe, Vegan Menu, Biscuits & Gravy
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The vibe: good for groups
7 places
Sweet treats in Minneapolis
Ice Cream & Sorbet, Vegan Sorbet
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Worth ordering: #3 Ice cream
Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors
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Worth ordering: #4 Ice cream
- Number 3. Rebecca's Bakery & Cafe Listed above as breakfast spots 03
Vegan Bakery, Cakes & Cupcakes
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The vibe: good for celebrations
8 places
Cozy hideaways in Minneapolis
- Number 1. Bûcheron Listed above as dinner destinations 03
Laotian, Yellow Curry
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Worth ordering: #4 Curry
- Number 3. The Breakfast Club MPLS Listed above as hash browns 02
- Number 4. Dreamstate Cafe Listed above as donut 03
8 places
Work-friendly cafes in Minneapolis
Cafe, Vegan Sandwiches, Smoothies
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The vibe: good for work & study
- Number 2. Seward Cafe Listed above as coffee masters 04
- Number 3. Curioso Coffee Bar Listed above as coffee masters 03
Coffee Shop, Vegan Muffin
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The vibe: good for work & study
10 places
Group night out in Minneapolis
- Number 1. Lulu EthioVegan Cuisine Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. Francis Burger Joint Listed above as essential 03
- Number 3. Himalayan Restaurant Listed above as essential 14
- Number 4. moto-i Listed above as essential 06
10 places
Budget eats in Minneapolis
- Number 1. Lulu EthioVegan Cuisine Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. Modern Times Listed above as hash browns 01
- Number 3. Mosaic Coffee Co. Listed above as essential 08
- Number 4. Hard Times Cafe Listed above as hash browns 05
8 places
Family friendly in Minneapolis
- Number 1. The Herbivorous Butcher Listed above as essential 02
- Number 2. Hello! Hyderabad Nicollet Ave Minneapolis Listed above as essential 10
Thai Curry, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for groups
- Number 4. Moroccan Flavors Listed above as essential 15
By dish
4 lists Best pizza · Best ice cream · Best curry · Best coffee
11 places
Best pizza in Minneapolis
- Number 1. Farina Rossa Listed above as hidden gems 02
- Number 2. Parkway Pizza Listed above as essential 04
Neapolitan Pizza, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #3 Pizza
- Number 4. Pizza Lucé Seward Listed above as wings 05
9 places
Best ice cream in Minneapolis
- Number 1. Bebe Zito Ice Cream & Burgers Listed above as hidden gems 01
Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors
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Worth ordering: #2 Ice cream
- Number 3. Sonny's Ice Cream Cafe Listed above as sweet treats 01
- Number 4. Fletcher's Ice Cream & Cafe Listed above as sweet treats 02
6 places
Best curry in Minneapolis
- Number 1. Spice & Tonic Listed above as essential 09
Indian Restaurant, Vegan Curry
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Worth ordering: #2 Curry
Indian Restaurant, Vegan Curry
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Worth ordering: #3 Curry
- Number 4. Khâluna Listed above as cozy hideaways 02
5 places
Best coffee in Minneapolis
- Number 1. Rebecca's Bakery & Cafe Listed above as breakfast spots 03
- Number 2. Mosaic Coffee Co. Listed above as essential 08
- Number 3. Curioso Coffee Bar Listed above as coffee masters 03
Cafe, Vegan Pastry, Plant Milk
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Worth ordering: #4 Coffee
By cuisine
3 lists American · Indian · Italian
10 places
American in Minneapolis
- Number 1. Reverie Cafe + Bar Listed above as essential 07
- Number 2. The Herbivorous Butcher Listed above as essential 02
- Number 3. Francis Burger Joint Listed above as essential 03
- Number 4. Modern Times Listed above as hash browns 01
10 places
Indian in Minneapolis
- Number 1. Spice & Tonic Listed above as essential 09
- Number 2. Himalayan Restaurant Listed above as essential 14
- Number 3. Hello! Hyderabad Nicollet Ave Minneapolis Listed above as essential 10
Indian Curry, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for work & study
10 places
Italian in Minneapolis
- Number 1. Parkway Pizza Listed above as essential 04
- Number 2. Rebecca's Bakery & Cafe Listed above as breakfast spots 03
Italian Pasta, Vegan Menu, Outdoor Seating
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The vibe: good for dates
- Number 4. Farina Rossa Listed above as hidden gems 02
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Questions about eating vegan in Minneapolis
Are there vegan restaurants in Minneapolis?
Yes — Minneapolis has 211 vegan-ready venues. The top-ranked are Lulu EthioVegan Cuisine, The Herbivorous Butcher, Francis Burger Joint. Spinach ranks them on overall rating, signature dish strength, and reviewer praise for the food.
Is Minneapolis good for vegans?
Minneapolis scores 57.1/100 on the Spinach vegan city index. The city has 30 vegan-friendly venues and 48 high-quality restaurants out of 211 analyzed.
How many vegan restaurants are in Minneapolis?
Minneapolis has 10 fully vegan restaurants and 4 vegetarian restaurants. 30 venues score B or higher on the Vegan Friendliness grade.
What dishes is Minneapolis known for?
Minneapolis's top signature dishes for vegans are wings, hash browns, donut, and the city also does burger 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 Minneapolis?
The vegan scene in Minneapolis leans American, Indian, Italian. American is particularly strong, with 10 venues serving quality plant-based options.
What's the best vegan restaurant in Minneapolis?
Lulu EthioVegan Cuisine is ranked #1 in Minneapolis 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.