Worth ordering: #1 Breakfast sandwich
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15 essentials · 3 signature dishes
Best Vegan Restaurants in Nashville
15 essentials
Where to eat first in Nashville
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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Deli & Sandwiches, Fully Vegan, Seitan
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Worth ordering: #1 Sandwich
Vegan Ice Cream Shop
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The vibe: good for families
Soul Food, Fully Vegan, Hot Chicken
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The vibe: good for groups
Sushi Restaurant, Vegan Rolls
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The vibe: good for dates
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Vegan Bakery, Breakfast & Sandwiches
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Worth ordering: #3 Breakfast sandwich
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American Bistro, Fully Vegan, Craft Cocktails
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The vibe: good for dates
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Vegan American Buffet, Full Menu
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Worth ordering: #5 Bowl
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Pho, Vegan Menu, Vietnamese
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Worth ordering: #1 Pho
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Indian Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors
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The vibe: good for solo
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Mexican Tacos, Fully Vegan, Authentic
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Worth ordering: #1 Tacos
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Coffee Shop, Vegan Wraps
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The vibe: good for solo
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Japanese Ramen, Vegan Menu, Casual
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The vibe: good for dates
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Indian Pavbhaji, Vegan Menu, Street Food
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The vibe: good for groups
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American Vegan, Burgers & Sandwiches
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3 signature dishes
What Nashville cooks best
The dishes Nashville's reviews name most and praise hardest, each ranked by how reviewers rate the vegan version.
signature #1
Best donut in Nashville
Bakery, Vegan Donuts, 100-Layer
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Worth ordering: #1 Donut
Donut Shop, Vegan Donuts
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Worth ordering: #2 Donut
Cafe, Vegan Donuts & Sandwiches
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Worth ordering: #2 Breakfast sandwichWorth ordering: #3 Donut+1
Bakery, Vegan Donuts, Yeast
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Worth ordering: #4 Donut
Bakery, Vegan Donuts
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Worth ordering: #5 Donut
signature #2
Best pho in Nashville
- Number 1. Love Peace & Phở Listed above as essential 09
Vietnamese Pho, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #2 Pho
Vegan Pho, Tofu Banh Mi
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Worth ordering: #3 Pho
Vietnamese Pho, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #4 Pho
Vietnamese Pho, Vegan Friendly
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Worth ordering: #5 Pho
signature #3
Best breakfast sandwich in Nashville
- Number 1. Guerilla Bizkits Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. East Park Donuts & Coffee Listed above as donut 03
- Number 3. Sunflower Bakehouse Listed above as essential 06
African Breakfast, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #4 Breakfast sandwich
Cafe, Vegan Biscuits
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Worth ordering: #5 Breakfast sandwich
Vegan & omni
2 lists Fully vegan · Omni standouts
10 places
Fully vegan in Nashville
- Number 1. Guerilla Bizkits Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. The BE Hive Deli & Market Listed above as essential 02
- Number 3. KOKOS Ice Cream Listed above as essential 03
- Number 4. Vegelicious Listed above as essential 04
10 places
Omni standouts in Nashville
- Number 1. Blue Sushi Sake Grill Listed above as essential 05
- Number 2. Love Peace & Phở Listed above as essential 09
- Number 3. JINYA Ramen Bar Listed above as essential 13
New American, Vegan Bowls
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The vibe: good for groups
By occasion
11 lists Breakfast spots · Lunch & brunch · Dinner destinations · Worth the occasion · Coffee masters · Sweet treats · Cozy hideaways · Work-friendly cafes · Group night out · Budget eats · Family friendly
8 places
Breakfast spots in Nashville
- Number 1. Sunflower Bakehouse Listed above as essential 06
- Number 2. Guerilla Bizkits Listed above as essential 01
- Number 3. Madtown Coffee Listed above as essential 12
Acai Bowls, Vegan Menu, Smoothies
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Worth ordering: #3 Bowl
8 places
Lunch & brunch in Nashville
- Number 1. Vegelicious Listed above as essential 04
- Number 2. Blue Sushi Sake Grill Listed above as essential 05
- Number 3. Graze Nashville Listed above as essential 07
- Number 4. Love Peace & Phở Listed above as essential 09
4 places
Dinner destinations in Nashville
- Number 1. Blue Sushi Sake Grill Listed above as essential 05
American Fusion, Fully Vegan, Cauliflower Wings
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The vibe: good for dates
Italian Pizza, Vegan Pinsa
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The vibe: good for dates
Pizza, Vegan Pizza, Gluten-Free
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Worth ordering: #3 Pizza
4 places
Worth the occasion in Nashville
- Number 1. Avo Listed above as dinner destinations 02
Eclectic Restaurant, Vegan Options
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The vibe: good for dates
Vegan Soul Food, Fully Vegan
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The vibe: good for groups
Mexican Restaurant, Vegan Salads
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The vibe: good for dates
10 places
Coffee masters in Nashville
- Number 1. Sunflower Bakehouse Listed above as essential 06
Cafe, Vegan Breakfast Burrito
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Worth ordering: #3 Coffee
- Number 3. Dose Listed above as breakfast sandwich 05
Coffee Shop, Vegan Toast
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The vibe: good for work & study
10 places
Sweet treats in Nashville
- Number 1. KOKOS Ice Cream Listed above as essential 03
- Number 2. Sarabhas creamery Listed above as essential 10
- Number 3. Five Daughters Bakery Listed above as donut 04
- Number 4. BNA Listed above as donut 02
8 places
Cozy hideaways in Nashville
- Number 1. Avo Listed above as dinner destinations 02
Steakhouse, Vegan Surf & Turf
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The vibe: good for dates
Smoothies, Vegan Wraps, Plant Milk
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The vibe: good for work & study
Cocktail Bar, Fully Vegan, Jazz Nights
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The vibe: good for dates
7 places
Work-friendly cafes in Nashville
Cafe, Vegan Breakfast, Organic Coffee
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The vibe: good for work & study
- Number 2. Daily Grind Coffee & Bakeshop Listed above as coffee masters 04
Cafe, Vegan Menu, Plant Milk
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The vibe: good for dates
Cafe, Vegan Wrap, Plant Milk
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The vibe: good for work & study
8 places
Group night out in Nashville
- Number 1. Blue Sushi Sake Grill Listed above as essential 05
- Number 2. Vegelicious Listed above as essential 04
- Number 3. Flamingo Cocktail Club Listed above as cozy hideaways 04
- Number 4. Avo Listed above as dinner destinations 02
10 places
Budget eats in Nashville
- Number 1. The BE Hive Deli & Market Listed above as essential 02
Soy Hot Dogs, Vegan Options
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The vibe: good for relaxing
- Number 3. Sunflower Cafe Listed above as essential 08
- Number 4. Madtown Coffee Listed above as essential 12
8 places
Family friendly in Nashville
- Number 1. The BE Hive Deli & Market Listed above as essential 02
- Number 2. Vegelicious Listed above as essential 04
- Number 3. Sunflower Cafe Listed above as essential 08
- Number 4. Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant Listed above as essential 14
By dish
7 lists Best pizza · Best burger · Best coffee · Best bagel · Best bowl · Best sandwich · Best tacos
13 places
Best pizza in Nashville
Pizza, Vegan Cheese, Salads
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Worth ordering: #1 Pizza
Pizza, Vegan Cheese
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Worth ordering: #2 Pizza
- Number 3. Two Boots Nashville Listed above as dinner destinations 04
Pizza, Vegan Cheese
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Worth ordering: #4 Pizza
8 places
Best burger in Nashville
American Fast Food, Vegan Cheesesteak
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Worth ordering: #1 Burger
American Burgers, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #2 Burger
American Burgers, Vegan Burger
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Worth ordering: #3 Burger
Burger Parlor, Vegan Burger
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Worth ordering: #4 Burger
6 places
Best coffee in Nashville
Cafe, Vegan Drinks, Plant Milk
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Worth ordering: #1 Coffee
Coffee, Vegan Salads
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The vibe: good for relaxing
- Number 3. Elegy Coffee East Listed above as coffee masters 02
Australian Restaurant, Vegan Chorizo
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The vibe: good for solo
6 places
Best bagel in Nashville
Bagel Cafe, Vegan Spreads
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Worth ordering: #1 Bagel
Bagel Bakery, Vegan Cream Cheese
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Worth ordering: #2 Bagel
Bagels, Vegan Cream Cheese
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Worth ordering: #3 Bagel
Bakery, Tofu Cream Cheese
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Worth ordering: #4 Bagel
7 places
Best bowl in Nashville
Açaí Bowls, Vegan Friendly
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Worth ordering: #1 Bowl
Health Food Cafe, Acai Bowls
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Worth ordering: #2 Bowl
- Number 3. E+ROSE Wellness Cafe Listed above as breakfast spots 04
Juice Bar, Vegan Snacks
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Worth ordering: #4 Bowl
5 places
Best sandwich in Nashville
- Number 1. The BE Hive Deli & Market Listed above as essential 02
Po' Boy, Vegan Menu, Plant-Based
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Worth ordering: #2 Sandwich
Bar, Vegan Chicken Sandwich
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Worth ordering: #3 Sandwich
Bar Deli, Seitan Sandwiches
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Worth ordering: #4 Sandwich
5 places
Best tacos in Nashville
- Number 1. Succulent Vegan Tacos Listed above as essential 11
Mexican Tacos, Vegan Bowls
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Worth ordering: #2 Tacos
Mexican Tacos, Vegan Tacos
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Worth ordering: #3 Tacos
Mexican Taco, Black-Bean Tacos
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Worth ordering: #4 Tacos
By cuisine
3 lists American · Italian · Indian
10 places
American in Nashville
- Number 1. Sunflower Bakehouse Listed above as essential 06
- Number 2. Vegelicious Listed above as essential 04
- Number 3. The BE Hive Deli & Market Listed above as essential 02
- Number 4. Graze Nashville Listed above as essential 07
10 places
Italian in Nashville
- Number 1. PennePazze Nashville Listed above as dinner destinations 03
- Number 2. Le Vera Pizza Listed above as pizza 02
Chicago Deep Dish, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for groups
Pizza, Vegan Pizza
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Worth ordering: #5 Pizza
10 places
Indian in Nashville
- Number 1. Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant Listed above as essential 14
Indian Buffet, Vegetarian, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for groups
Indian, Samosas & Dosa
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The vibe: good for solo
Indian Curry, Vegan Menu, Thali
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The vibe: good for groups
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Questions about eating vegan in Nashville
Are there vegan restaurants in Nashville?
Yes — Nashville has 221 vegan-ready venues. The top-ranked are Guerilla Bizkits, The BE Hive Deli & Market, KOKOS Ice Cream. Spinach ranks them on overall rating, signature dish strength, and reviewer praise for the food.
Is Nashville good for vegans?
Nashville scores 53.3/100 on the Spinach vegan city index. The city has 29 vegan-friendly venues and 51 high-quality restaurants out of 221 analyzed.
How many vegan restaurants are in Nashville?
Nashville has 16 fully vegan restaurants and 9 vegetarian restaurants. 29 venues score B or higher on the Vegan Friendliness grade.
What dishes is Nashville known for?
Nashville's top signature dishes for vegans are donut, pho, breakfast sandwich, and the city also does ice cream and tacos 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 Nashville?
The vegan scene in Nashville leans American, Italian, Indian. American is particularly strong, with 10 venues serving quality plant-based options.
What's the best vegan restaurant in Nashville?
Guerilla Bizkits is ranked #1 in Nashville 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.