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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

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

Rhode Island Dining: The Smallest State in America Has a Seriously Big Vegan Food Scene Rhode Island Dining: The Smallest State in America Has a Seriously Big Vegan Food Scene

September 18, 2026

Brighton’s Ultimate Vegan Food Guide: From Sushi to Fish and Chips Brighton’s Ultimate Vegan Food Guide: From Sushi to Fish and Chips

September 16, 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

Come for the Drinks, Stay for the Food: 18 Vegan-Friendly Bars and Breweries Across the US
Come for the Drinks, Stay for the Food: 18 Vegan-Friendly Bars and Breweries Across the US

September 2, 2026

Restaurant Review

Great Food, Yoga, and Vibes: Meet San Diego’s Popular Trilogy Sanctuary Great Food, Yoga, and Vibes: Meet San Diego’s Popular Trilogy Sanctuary

August 29, 2026

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

August 26, 2026

Golden Pancakes, Chili Cheese Fries, and Frosty Shakes: The Best Vegan Diner Food in America Golden Pancakes, Chili Cheese Fries, and Frosty Shakes: The Best Vegan Diner Food in America

August 26, 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

Restaurant Review

Santa Barbara Has Just One Vegan Restaurant Left. And It’s Worth the Trip.

Chef-owner Dalan Moreno Griffin combines the bold flavors of Mexico City with fresh Santa Barbara County produce at Rascals, where Mexican classics and creative, globally inspired specials make the case for a city with just one vegan restaurant left.

August 19, 2026

The Ultimate Vegan Guide to Caribou Coffee The Ultimate Vegan Guide to Caribou Coffee

August 19, 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

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

The Ultimate Guide to Vegan Camping: Here’s Everything You Need to Know The Ultimate Guide to Vegan Camping: Here’s Everything You Need to Know

July 29, 2026

These 13 Airlines Are Serving Restaurant-Worthy Vegan Inflight Meals These 13 Airlines Are Serving Restaurant-Worthy Vegan Inflight Meals

July 27, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Win a $5,000 Luxury VIP Vegan Weekend in Las Vegas EXCLUSIVE: Win a $5,000 Luxury VIP Vegan Weekend in Las Vegas

July 25, 2026

It’s Official: These Are the 35 Best Meatless Sandwiches in the Country It’s Official: These Are the 35 Best Meatless Sandwiches in the Country

July 21, 2026

The Best Barbecue in the Country Is Completely Meat-Free The Best Barbecue in the Country Is Completely Meat-Free

July 17, 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

‘It Changed My Life’: Fans Rally Around Beloved Vegan Restaurant as It Closes Both Locations ‘It Changed My Life’: Fans Rally Around Beloved Vegan Restaurant as It Closes Both Locations

July 8, 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

The Great Big Taco Tour: Where to Find Some of the Best Vegan Tacos in the US (Plus Recipes!) The Great Big Taco Tour: Where to Find Some of the Best Vegan Tacos in the US (Plus Recipes!)

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

These are the Vegan Dishes We Would Order at Taylor Swift’s Favorite Restaurants These are the Vegan Dishes We Would Order at Taylor Swift’s Favorite Restaurants

July 3, 2026

Yes, You Should Travel the World for These 13 Irresistible Vegan Desserts
Yes, You Should Travel the World for These 13 Irresistible Vegan Desserts

July 1, 2026

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I Ate My Way Through Dublin for 36 Hours. Here Were My Favorite Vegan Eats. I Ate My Way Through Dublin for 36 Hours. Here Were My Favorite Vegan Eats.

June 30, 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

Why MorningStar Farms Says Its Nuggets May Not Be Safe to Eat, Plus More Vegan News You Might Have Missed Why MorningStar Farms Says Its Nuggets May Not Be Safe to Eat, Plus More Vegan News You Might Have Missed

June 26, 2026

Oreo’s New White Chocolate Vegan Launch, a Unicorn Frappuccino Comeback, and Other Food News Oreo’s New White Chocolate Vegan Launch, a Unicorn Frappuccino Comeback, and Other Food News

June 19, 2026

Discover the New Side of Ibiza: A Haven for Wellness, Mindfulness, and Plant-Based Food Discover the New Side of Ibiza: A Haven for Wellness, Mindfulness, and Plant-Based Food

June 18, 2026

This Weekend, Red Lobster Goes Vegan in This City … Kind Of This Weekend, Red Lobster Goes Vegan in This City … Kind Of

June 16, 2026

How to Make New Orleans’ Iconic Po’boy Sandwich Without the Meat or Seafood How to Make New Orleans’ Iconic Po’boy Sandwich Without the Meat or Seafood

June 14, 2026

One of America’s Most Influential Vegan Restaurants Is Getting a Third Chance One of America’s Most Influential Vegan Restaurants Is Getting a Third Chance

June 12, 2026

Exclusive: Why Planta Left Canada Behind—and Where It Wants to Expand to Next Exclusive: Why Planta Left Canada Behind—and Where It Wants to Expand to Next

June 9, 2026

Golden, Crispy, Juicy: The Best Vegan Chicken Sandwiches in the Country Golden, Crispy, Juicy: The Best Vegan Chicken Sandwiches in the Country

June 9, 2026

White Castle Replaced Its Impossible Slider With Vegetables. Here’s Why That’s a Smart Move. White Castle Replaced Its Impossible Slider With Vegetables. Here’s Why That’s a Smart Move.

June 8, 2026

I Ate My Way Across Japan—These Are the Vegan Eats I Can’t Stop Thinking About I Ate My Way Across Japan—These Are the Vegan Eats I Can’t Stop Thinking About

20 Restaurants Serving Seriously Good Vegan Italian Food 20 Restaurants Serving Seriously Good Vegan Italian Food

June 3, 2026

10 Vegan Places Where You Should Eat in Puerto Rico Right Now 10 Vegan Places Where You Should Eat in Puerto Rico Right Now

June 2, 2026

Where to Find the Best Vegan Ethiopian Food in the Country Where to Find the Best Vegan Ethiopian Food in the Country

June 2, 2026

Why Mexico City Is Becoming the World’s Most Exciting Vegan Food Destination Why Mexico City Is Becoming the World’s Most Exciting Vegan Food Destination

May 27, 2026

This California Bánh Mì Shop Just Beat Every Vegan Restaurant in America, According to Yelp This California Bánh Mì Shop Just Beat Every Vegan Restaurant in America, According to Yelp

May 25, 2026

Why Brooklyn Is Already Obsessed With This New Black-Owned Vegan Focaccia Café Why Brooklyn Is Already Obsessed With This New Black-Owned Vegan Focaccia Café

May 18, 2026

“Immediate, Indefinite, Without Notice”: Why Beloved Vegan Spot Toad Style Was Forced to Close “Immediate, Indefinite, Without Notice”: Why Beloved Vegan Spot Toad Style Was Forced to Close

May 13, 2026

Craving Vegan Chinese Food? These Popular Spots Are Some of the Best Craving Vegan Chinese Food? These Popular Spots Are Some of the Best

The Only Vegan Business in This Food Hall Refused to Serve Dairy—and Paid for It The Only Vegan Business in This Food Hall Refused to Serve Dairy—and Paid for It

April 30, 2026

One of Texas’ Most Beloved Vegan Restaurants Closed for Three Years. Fans Are Bringing It Back. One of Texas’ Most Beloved Vegan Restaurants Closed for Three Years. Fans Are Bringing It Back.

April 28, 2026

One of Inglewood, CA’s Most Beloved Vegan Restaurants Is Closing—But Not Quietly One of Inglewood, CA’s Most Beloved Vegan Restaurants Is Closing—But Not Quietly

April 15, 2026

Vegan Indian Food: From Samosas to Daal, Here’s Everything You Need to Eat Vegan Indian Food: From Samosas to Daal, Here’s Everything You Need to Eat

April 14, 2026