If healthy and natural eating is your preference and clean dieting is your lifestyle, you must check out the best local vegan restaurants in Tallahassee. While in the past it’s not always been easy to find vegan alternatives, fortunately, there are plenty of local restaurants in Tallahassee that cater to a green and animal-free lifestyle. Check out a few of our favorites, below.
Sweet Pea Cafe
A fan-favorite vegan restaurant in Tallahassee is Sweet Pea Cafe, which is locally owned and operated. They pride themselves on ensuring that all produce is strictly farm-to-table, most coming from local farms such as; Full Earth Farm in Quincy, iGrow, Play of Sunlight, and Liberty Farms urban farm in Tallahassee. With a wide selection of sandwiches, burgers, and brunch options, Sweet Pea is open 10 am-9 pm Monday through Friday and 10 am-4 pm Saturday and Sunday. Every weekend they offer brunch specials and mimosas… and don’t forget to grab a homemade vegan baked good!
The Bark
A premier vegetarian restaurant meets bar and event venue, The Bark offers it all. With a vegetarian take on traditional bar food, The Bark has sandwiches, veggie burgers, salads, and build-your-own vegan mac and cheese! They also offer a delectable brunch on the weekends from 11 am-3 pm. Nothing on the menu catches your eye? The Bark offers specials that change every day. Hosting events like poetry readings, karaoke, and live music you are sure to be in for a treat when going to The Bark.
Vale
By setting out with the intention of providing healthy, affordable, delicious, and convenient food with endless variety, Vale has advocated for clean eating since 2014. Equipped with a hot bar to create your own version of a healthy bowl, Vale also offers poké and açaí. Tallahassee is home to two Vale locations. One is in Collegetown and another is on West Tennessee. Therefore, you are never too far away from a chef-prepared, all-natural meal. Once you try Vale, you’ll be craving it for weeks!
Backwoods Crossing
The Rice brothers developed a passion for food when they began working at a pizza restaurant in high school. After, brother Jesse Rice went on to learn from the top chefs in Tennessee and opened his own restaurant. In 2012, the brothers expanded and opened a second restaurant in Tallahassee. Although Backwoods Crossing is not entirely vegan, there are many vegetarian and vegan-friendly options. Backwoods Crossing’s menu is constantly changing to utilize the best local supply of produce, so there’s always a reason to come back!
HempLade Vegan Cafe
Specializing in the finest quality plant-based foods with the most delectable pizza and herbal remedies, HempLade Vegan Cafe is a local staple in Tallahassee. The atmosphere is always filled with positive energy and amazing food. Vegan pizzas and burgers are the most popular and the HempLade Teas and drinks are a must-try. If you are in the mood for something sweet, no need to fear, they have a dessert menu as well! HempLade Vegan Cafe is often noted as one of the best vegan restaurants in Tallahassee.
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