The 2023 VegNews Restaurant Awards

From everyone at VegNews, THANK YOU for voting in the first-ever VegNews Restaurant Awards! The polls close October 31 at midnight PST, and the winning restaurants will be revealed on Monday, November 6. We will also be randomly drawing 20 voters to win a $100 gift card to beloved vegan eatery Veggie Grill! If you love vegan food as much as we do, don’t forget to subscribe to VegNews (or renew) for the latest plant-based news, recipes, travel, interviews, and so much more. You can even become a VegNews VIP! And don’t miss our go-to restaurant guides here.

Today's Top Stories

TikTok Made Me Do It: Viral Quesadilla Hacks TikTok Made Me Do It: Viral Quesadilla Hacks

October 18, 2026

Health + Wellness

Amal Clooney Loves Seaweed. Here’s How You Can Enjoy It Every Day, Too Amal Clooney Loves Seaweed. Here’s How You Can Enjoy It Every Day, Too

October 18, 2026

The Surprising Benefits of Eating More Berries, According to Science (Plus Recipes!) The Surprising Benefits of Eating More Berries, According to Science (Plus Recipes!)

October 18, 2026

First, the Vegan Carrot Cake. Now, We Have the Famous Chocolate Cake Recipe, Too. First, the Vegan Carrot Cake. Now, We Have the Famous Chocolate Cake Recipe, Too.

October 17, 2026

How to Use Your Air Fryer for Nearly Every Meal How to Use Your Air Fryer for Nearly Every Meal

October 17, 2026

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

October 16, 2026

Ube Is Having a Moment. Here’s How to Get in on the Purple Yam That’s Everywhere Right Now. Ube Is Having a Moment. Here’s How to Get in on the Purple Yam That’s Everywhere Right Now.

October 16, 2026

How to Order Vegan at Subway: A Sandwich Lover’s Guide How to Order Vegan at Subway: A Sandwich Lover’s Guide

October 16, 2026

Tofu, We Love You. But It’s Time to Talk About Soy Curls. Tofu, We Love You. But It’s Time to Talk About Soy Curls.

October 16, 2026

Not Done With Summer Yet: The 10 Vegan Mango Products We’re Obsessed With Not Done With Summer Yet: The 10 Vegan Mango Products We’re Obsessed With

October 15, 2026

You Don’t Need Clams To Make These Classics: From Vegan Clam Chowder to Clam Linguine You Don’t Need Clams To Make These Classics: From Vegan Clam Chowder to Clam Linguine

October 15, 2026

These Vegan Halloween-Ready Recipes Are So Good, They’re Spooky! These Vegan Halloween-Ready Recipes Are So Good, They’re Spooky!

October 15, 2026

The Best Foods for Relieving Stress (And What’s Making It Worse) The Best Foods for Relieving Stress (And What’s Making It Worse)

October 15, 2026

Something’s Happening in Denver. Is It America’s Next Big Vegan Food City? Something’s Happening in Denver. Is It America’s Next Big Vegan Food City?

October 14, 2026

You Don’t Need Bacon to Make a Great BLT. Try These 5 Vegan Recipes You Don’t Need Bacon to Make a Great BLT. Try These 5 Vegan Recipes

October 14, 2026

Super Simple Vegan Apple Tarte Tartin Super Simple Vegan Apple Tarte Tartin

October 18, 2026

Creamy Butternut Squash Soup Creamy Butternut Squash Soup

October 18, 2026

Filipinx Crispy Fried Vegan Stuffed Crab Filipinx Crispy Fried Vegan Stuffed Crab

October 18, 2026

Turmeric Persimmon Nice Cream Turmeric Persimmon Nice Cream

October 18, 2026

Sweet Potato Pancakes With Cinnamon and Nutmeg Sweet Potato Pancakes With Cinnamon and Nutmeg

October 17, 2026

Vegan Buttery French Madeleines Vegan Buttery French Madeleines

October 17, 2026

Chocolate Açaí Coconut Smoothie With Kale and Blueberries Chocolate Açaí Coconut Smoothie With Kale and Blueberries

October 17, 2026

Easy Sesame Eggplant Soup Easy Sesame Eggplant Soup

October 17, 2026

Meaty Vegan Seitan Bourguignon Meaty Vegan Seitan Bourguignon

October 16, 2026

Heavenly Balsamic Fig Jam Heavenly Balsamic Fig Jam

October 16, 2026

Cheesy Vegan Nachos With Quinoa Chili Cheesy Vegan Nachos With Quinoa Chili

October 16, 2026

Autumn-Spiced Pumpkin Soup With Crispy Roasted Chickpeas Autumn-Spiced Pumpkin Soup With Crispy Roasted Chickpeas

October 15, 2026

Spiced Vegan Apple Cake With Maple Topping and Whipped Cream Spiced Vegan Apple Cake With Maple Topping and Whipped Cream

October 15, 2026

Pumpkin Seed and Morita Chili Dipping Sauce Pumpkin Seed and Morita Chili Dipping Sauce

October 15, 2026

Butternut Squash & Chickpea Salad With Dukkah Butternut Squash & Chickpea Salad With Dukkah

October 14, 2026