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

You Can Make These Delicious Protein-Packed Dinner Recipes in Under 30 Minutes You Can Make These Delicious Protein-Packed Dinner Recipes in Under 30 Minutes

by Charlotte Pointing | July 11, 2025

These Vegan Banana Recipes Will Give You a Whole New Reason to Let Them Brown These Vegan Banana Recipes Will Give You a Whole New Reason to Let Them Brown

by Charlotte Pointing | July 11, 2025

We Love a Low-Lift Bake, and These Vegan Galettes Deliver We Love a Low-Lift Bake, and These Vegan Galettes Deliver

by Charlotte Pointing | July 11, 2025

Food News of the Week: Vegan Octopus Returns, Beyond’s Whole-Cut Steak, and Meatless Hot Dogs Come to This Chain Food News of the Week: Vegan Octopus Returns, Beyond’s Whole-Cut Steak, and Meatless Hot Dogs Come to This Chain

by Charlotte Pointing | July 11, 2025

The Vegan Options We Always Grab at 7-Eleven The Vegan Options We Always Grab at 7-Eleven

by Charlotte Pointing | July 11, 2025

Health + Wellness

Chrissy Teigen’s Reflux Struggles Are So Relatable, and Why We Love the Gut-Friendly Bland Diet Fix Chrissy Teigen’s Reflux Struggles Are So Relatable, and Why We Love the Gut-Friendly Bland Diet Fix

by Charlotte Pointing | July 10, 2025

Fish Sticks, But Make Them Vegan—Here Are 5 Ways We’re Doing It Fish Sticks, But Make Them Vegan—Here Are 5 Ways We’re Doing It

by Charlotte Pointing | July 10, 2025

2025’s Best Vegan Street Food in New York City 2025’s Best Vegan Street Food in New York City

by Charlotte Pointing | July 10, 2025

We’ve Been Adding Chili Paste to Everything—Here’s Why It Works We’ve Been Adding Chili Paste to Everything—Here’s Why It Works

by Charlotte Pointing | July 10, 2025

This Retro Vegan Dessert Is Making a Comeback, and It Couldn’t Be Easier to Make This Retro Vegan Dessert Is Making a Comeback, and It Couldn’t Be Easier to Make

by Tanya Flink | July 10, 2025

Your New Favorite Vegan Destination: This Plant-Based Hotel in Greece Your New Favorite Vegan Destination: This Plant-Based Hotel in Greece

by Charlotte Pointing | July 9, 2025

Face Your Fears and Learn How to Cook With Rhubarb Like a Master Pastry Chef Face Your Fears and Learn How to Cook With Rhubarb Like a Master Pastry Chef

by Charlotte Pointing | July 9, 2025

20 Percent of What You’re Eating Contains Harmful Food Dyes, But That’s About to Change 20 Percent of What You’re Eating Contains Harmful Food Dyes, But That’s About to Change

by Charlotte Pointing | July 9, 2025

The Best Vegan Sandwiches to Fuel Your Next Hike The Best Vegan Sandwiches to Fuel Your Next Hike

by Charlotte Pointing | July 9, 2025

Don’t Let Summer End Without Trying These Vegan S’Mores Recipes Don’t Let Summer End Without Trying These Vegan S’Mores Recipes

by Stephanie Dreyer | July 9, 2025

Indian Cashew Fudge Ice Cream Bars Indian Cashew Fudge Ice Cream Bars

by Shivangi Rao | July 11, 2025

Vegan Chocolate Fudge Brownies With Almond Butter Frosting Vegan Chocolate Fudge Brownies With Almond Butter Frosting

by Sara Stevens | July 11, 2025

Quick and Easy Okra Pilaf With Coconut Bacon Quick and Easy Okra Pilaf With Coconut Bacon

by Holly V. Gray | July 11, 2025

Summer Fruit Tart With Vanilla Custard and Pecan-Oat Crust Summer Fruit Tart With Vanilla Custard and Pecan-Oat Crust

by Linda Soper-Kolton and Sara Boan | July 10, 2025

Avocado Nori Crostini With Walnuts Avocado Nori Crostini With Walnuts

by Julie Morris | July 10, 2025

Plant-Based Banana Oat Waffles With Maple Syrup Plant-Based Banana Oat Waffles With Maple Syrup

by Ginny Kay McMeans | July 10, 2025

Dairy-Free Coffee Frozen Yogurt With Chocolate Chips Dairy-Free Coffee Frozen Yogurt With Chocolate Chips

by Hannah Kaminsky | July 9, 2025

Crispy Ginger Portabello Stir-Fry Crispy Ginger Portabello Stir-Fry

by Sara Stevens | July 9, 2025

Cashew-Cream Cheesecake With Blueberry Compote Cashew-Cream Cheesecake With Blueberry Compote

by Lauren Toyota | July 9, 2025

Vegan Italian Cauliflower Peperonata Skillet Sauté Vegan Italian Cauliflower Peperonata Skillet Sauté

by Desiree Nielsen | July 8, 2025

Vegan Blueberry-Orange Bundt Cake Vegan Blueberry-Orange Bundt Cake

by Fran Costigan | July 8, 2025

Two-Step Creamy Overnight Apple Ginger Muesli Two-Step Creamy Overnight Apple Ginger Muesli

by Gena Hamshaw | July 8, 2025

Yes, You Can Have Dessert and Still Keep It Heart-Healthy—Here’s How Yes, You Can Have Dessert and Still Keep It Heart-Healthy—Here’s How

by Charlotte Pointing | July 8, 2025

Your Vegetables Are Getting Less Nutritious and Eating Meat Is Part of the Problem, Study Finds Your Vegetables Are Getting Less Nutritious and Eating Meat Is Part of the Problem, Study Finds

by Charlotte Pointing | July 8, 2025

Yep, Vegan Tinned Fish Is a Thing. Here’s Where to Buy It Yep, Vegan Tinned Fish Is a Thing. Here’s Where to Buy It

by Charlotte Pointing | July 8, 2025