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This Week in Vegan Food: Oreos, Christmas Tree Cake Creamer, and a Heartbreaking NYC Closure

Banana Pudding Oreos return and Sweet Loren’s launches crispy cookie dough, plus vegan restaurant openings and closures make headlines this week.

October 16, 2026

This City Has No Vegan Mexican Restaurants. This Chef Plans to Fix That. This City Has No Vegan Mexican Restaurants. This Chef Plans to Fix That.

October 13, 2026

Trader Joe’s Just Confirmed the Fate of Its Beloved Vegan Holiday Roast Trader Joe’s Just Confirmed the Fate of Its Beloved Vegan Holiday Roast

October 7, 2026

The Best Vegan Deals to Shop During Amazon Prime Big Deal Days The Best Vegan Deals to Shop During Amazon Prime Big Deal Days

October 6, 2026

Free Cinnamon Rolls, Chipotle Margaritas, and Halloween Candy: This Week’s Vegan Food News Free Cinnamon Rolls, Chipotle Margaritas, and Halloween Candy: This Week’s Vegan Food News

October 2, 2026

America’s 19 Best Vegan Restaurants Have Been Chosen. Here Are the Winners. America’s 19 Best Vegan Restaurants Have Been Chosen. Here Are the Winners.

October 1, 2026

One of Austin’s Best Vegan Restaurants Just Came Back From the Dead One of Austin’s Best Vegan Restaurants Just Came Back From the Dead

September 30, 2026

This Instagrammer Just Opened a Completely Vegan Tiramisu Shop. And It’s Amazing. This Instagrammer Just Opened a Completely Vegan Tiramisu Shop. And It’s Amazing.

September 29, 2026

The Best US Cities for Vegans Just Got Ranked. Here’s Where to Move. The Best US Cities for Vegans Just Got Ranked. Here’s Where to Move.

September 28, 2026

Trader Joe’s Discontinues Another Vegan Favorite, Ripple Launches Toddler Milk, and More Food News Trader Joe’s Discontinues Another Vegan Favorite, Ripple Launches Toddler Milk, and More Food News

September 25, 2026

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The Hard Truth About Why the Vegan Restaurants We Love Keep Closing

Headline after headline. Goodbye post after goodbye post. News of shuttered plant-based restaurants doesn’t seem to end. But while the crisis is real, so is the determination. We spoke to six vegan restaurateurs about the current crisis and what it’ll take to survive.

September 24, 2026

This Family Farm Raises Dogs for Meat—and We’re Kind of Obsessed This Family Farm Raises Dogs for Meat—and We’re Kind of Obsessed

September 24, 2026

Impossible Just Launched Chicken Fries, Beef Kofta, and More—But Only at One Retailer Impossible Just Launched Chicken Fries, Beef Kofta, and More—But Only at One Retailer

September 23, 2026

A Vegan Deli Just Popped Up in This Legendary Restaurant and We’re Obsessed A Vegan Deli Just Popped Up in This Legendary Restaurant and We’re Obsessed

September 21, 2026

Vegan Food News of the Week: Yves Returns, Starbucks’ New Chicken Sandwich, and Beyond Steak at Erewhon Vegan Food News of the Week: Yves Returns, Starbucks’ New Chicken Sandwich, and Beyond Steak at Erewhon

September 18, 2026

Forget Starbucks: Gregorys Coffee’s Fall Menu Is Almost Entirely Vegan, PSL Included Forget Starbucks: Gregorys Coffee’s Fall Menu Is Almost Entirely Vegan, PSL Included

September 16, 2026

NYC’s Beloved Restaurant Candle Is Closing. Its Chef Says He Made a Big Mistake. NYC’s Beloved Restaurant Candle Is Closing. Its Chef Says He Made a Big Mistake.

September 15, 2026

Beyond Meat Is Going Beyond Meat With Jerky, Protein Powder, and Veggie Burgers Beyond Meat Is Going Beyond Meat With Jerky, Protein Powder, and Veggie Burgers

September 14, 2026

Burger King’s Vegan Chicken Sandwich, Caramel Apple Soda, and More Plant-Based Food News Burger King’s Vegan Chicken Sandwich, Caramel Apple Soda, and More Plant-Based Food News

September 11, 2026

One of New York City’s Best Vegan Restaurants Just Opened in Denver One of New York City’s Best Vegan Restaurants Just Opened in Denver

September 9, 2026

One of Chicago’s Most Beloved Restaurants Is Closing—But Its Chef Has Plans for LA One of Chicago’s Most Beloved Restaurants Is Closing—But Its Chef Has Plans for LA

September 8, 2026

Before Oat Milk and Impossible Burgers: How Vegan Food Took Root in America Before Oat Milk and Impossible Burgers: How Vegan Food Took Root in America

September 7, 2026

From Vegan Salmon to Daring Skillet Meals and New Oat Butter: The Plant-Based Food Updates You Need to Know From Vegan Salmon to Daring Skillet Meals and New Oat Butter: The Plant-Based Food Updates You Need to Know

September 4, 2026

Three Years After Its NYC Comeback, Beloved Vegan Restaurant Candle Is Closing Again Three Years After Its NYC Comeback, Beloved Vegan Restaurant Candle Is Closing Again

September 1, 2026

This Brand Just Recalled 10,000 Cases of Tofu From 29 States. Is Yours Affected? This Brand Just Recalled 10,000 Cases of Tofu From 29 States. Is Yours Affected?

August 31, 2026

A Beloved Vegan Restaurant Chain Is Closing All 3 of Its LA Locations This Weekend A Beloved Vegan Restaurant Chain Is Closing All 3 of Its LA Locations This Weekend

August 28, 2026

Pumpkin Spice Pistachio Milk, Halloween Joe Joe’s, Olivia Rodrigo’s Filipino Vegan Treats, and More Food News Pumpkin Spice Pistachio Milk, Halloween Joe Joe’s, Olivia Rodrigo’s Filipino Vegan Treats, and More Food News

August 28, 2026

Florida Just Got a New All-Vegan Hot Dog Restaurant Florida Just Got a New All-Vegan Hot Dog Restaurant

August 26, 2026

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Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Fall Menu Is Here—But Is Anything Vegan? Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Fall Menu Is Here—But Is Anything Vegan?

August 25, 2026

One Detroit Vegan Restaurant Is Becoming a Coffee Shop, Ice Cream Spot, and More One Detroit Vegan Restaurant Is Becoming a Coffee Shop, Ice Cream Spot, and More

August 24, 2026

A Benevolent Bacon Dupe, Plant-Based Lunchables, Dole Whip Whipped Cream, and More Vegan Food News A Benevolent Bacon Dupe, Plant-Based Lunchables, Dole Whip Whipped Cream, and More Vegan Food News

August 21, 2026

This Vegan Ice Cream Shop Is Going ‘Rugrats’-Themed, and We’re Obsessed This Vegan Ice Cream Shop Is Going ‘Rugrats’-Themed, and We’re Obsessed

August 20, 2026

These Iowa Farmers Raised 8,000 Pigs a Year. Switching to Mushrooms Saved Their Future. These Iowa Farmers Raised 8,000 Pigs a Year. Switching to Mushrooms Saved Their Future.

August 14, 2026

Cashew Camembert Is Here To Save Us All, Philadelphia’s New Black-Owned Vegan Restaurants, and More Food News Cashew Camembert Is Here To Save Us All, Philadelphia’s New Black-Owned Vegan Restaurants, and More Food News

August 14, 2026

Obsessed With Japanese BBQ Sauce? We Dare You to Try This Indonesian Version. Obsessed With Japanese BBQ Sauce? We Dare You to Try This Indonesian Version.

August 13, 2026

Los Angeles’ New Vegan Chocolate Shop Makes a Very Good Case for Dairy-Free Bonbons Los Angeles’ New Vegan Chocolate Shop Makes a Very Good Case for Dairy-Free Bonbons

August 12, 2026

Food News of the Week: A New Vegan Discount at Peet’s, Buttercream Frosting Gets an Upgrade, and Anthony Keidis’ Red Velvet Oat Milk Lattes Food News of the Week: A New Vegan Discount at Peet’s, Buttercream Frosting Gets an Upgrade, and Anthony Keidis’ Red Velvet Oat Milk Lattes

August 7, 2026

How a Tick-Borne Meat Allergy Is Fueling a Plant-Based Shift on Martha’s Vineyard How a Tick-Borne Meat Allergy Is Fueling a Plant-Based Shift on Martha’s Vineyard

August 5, 2026

The World’s First Octopus Farm Won’t Move Forward After Years of Backlash The World’s First Octopus Farm Won’t Move Forward After Years of Backlash

August 4, 2026

Why America’s Favorite French Fries Are a Wake-Up Call for McDonald’s Why America’s Favorite French Fries Are a Wake-Up Call for McDonald’s

August 3, 2026

Crayon Soda, The Graza of Peanut Butter, and Restaurant Openings: This Week’s Food News Crayon Soda, The Graza of Peanut Butter, and Restaurant Openings: This Week’s Food News

This Legendary Jewish Deli Is Selling Vegan Corned Beef for Just 95 Cents This Legendary Jewish Deli Is Selling Vegan Corned Beef for Just 95 Cents

July 30, 2026

This Week in Food News: McDonald’s Fried Apple Pie Returns, Banana Milk Booms, and Misfits’ Non-Vegan Misstep This Week in Food News: McDonald’s Fried Apple Pie Returns, Banana Milk Booms, and Misfits’ Non-Vegan Misstep

July 17, 2026

Ladybird, Beloved NYC Vegan Institution, Will Close After Nearly a Decade Ladybird, Beloved NYC Vegan Institution, Will Close After Nearly a Decade

July 16, 2026

Vegan Restaurants Keep Dying. So This Guy Built a Plant-Based Fantasy Tavern Instead. Vegan Restaurants Keep Dying. So This Guy Built a Plant-Based Fantasy Tavern Instead.

July 16, 2026

First Dairy. Then Oat Milk. Now Booze. Why Elmhurst Keeps Getting Weirder (and Better). First Dairy. Then Oat Milk. Now Booze. Why Elmhurst Keeps Getting Weirder (and Better).

July 14, 2026

Michelin Pulled the Plug on Its Green Star Award After Five Years. But Why? Michelin Pulled the Plug on Its Green Star Award After Five Years. But Why?

July 10, 2026

Vegan Ice Cream and Icees Are Coming to Movie Theaters for the New ‘Minions’ Movie Vegan Ice Cream and Icees Are Coming to Movie Theaters for the New ‘Minions’ Movie

July 9, 2026

California Just Declared War on Mystery Menu Ingredients—And Vegans Are Winning Big California Just Declared War on Mystery Menu Ingredients—And Vegans Are Winning Big

July 7, 2026

This Oat Milk Café Exists for One Reason: Free Drinks for World Cup “Losers” This Oat Milk Café Exists for One Reason: Free Drinks for World Cup “Losers”

July 6, 2026

A Cult-Favorite Oreo Returns, a Vegan ‘Vato’ Restaurant Opens, and a New Butter for Miyoko Lovers? This Week’s Food News A Cult-Favorite Oreo Returns, a Vegan ‘Vato’ Restaurant Opens, and a New Butter for Miyoko Lovers? This Week’s Food News

July 3, 2026

‘This Is Our Last Hail Mary’: Beloved Arizona Vegan Restaurant Fights to Stay Open ‘This Is Our Last Hail Mary’: Beloved Arizona Vegan Restaurant Fights to Stay Open

June 29, 2026