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.

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by Charlotte Pointing | March 28, 2025

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by Charlotte Pointing | March 28, 2025

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by Charlotte Pointing | March 28, 2025

No Surcharges Here: The 17 Best Vegan Coffee Shops in the US
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by Tanya Flink | March 28, 2025

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by Charlotte Pointing | March 28, 2025

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by VegNews Editors | March 27, 2025

Vegan Food Near Me: Edinburgh’s 10 Must-Try Dining Spots Vegan Food Near Me: Edinburgh’s 10 Must-Try Dining Spots

by Juliet Pennington | March 27, 2025

While Egg Prices Soar, Plant-Based Egg Brands Are Thriving: “A Reliable, Planet-Friendly Choice” While Egg Prices Soar, Plant-Based Egg Brands Are Thriving: “A Reliable, Planet-Friendly Choice”

by Charlotte Pointing | March 27, 2025

What’s Vegan at Peet’s Coffee? The Complete Guide What’s Vegan at Peet’s Coffee? The Complete Guide

by Charlotte Pointing | March 27, 2025

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by Nicole Axworthy | March 27, 2025

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by Charlotte Pointing | March 26, 2025

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by Charlotte Pointing | March 26, 2025

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by Charlotte Pointing | March 26, 2025

This Vegan Sourdough Subscription Will Break Your Store-Bought Bread Habit and Give You “Free Croissants for Life” This Vegan Sourdough Subscription Will Break Your Store-Bought Bread Habit and Give You “Free Croissants for Life”

by VegNews Editors | March 26, 2025

Yes, You Can Make Vegan Popcorn Chicken That’s Crispy and Juicy Yes, You Can Make Vegan Popcorn Chicken That’s Crispy and Juicy

by Tanya Flink | March 26, 2025

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by Sarah Bond | March 28, 2025

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by Denai Moore | March 28, 2025

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by Sheil Shukla, MD | March 28, 2025

Raw Coconut Cauliflower Stir-Fry in Zesty Lime Dressing Raw Coconut Cauliflower Stir-Fry in Zesty Lime Dressing

by Maz Valcorza | March 27, 2025

Pear and Plum Mini Farka Cakes Pear and Plum Mini Farka Cakes

by Kenden Alfond | March 27, 2025

Easy Vegan Spring Rolls Easy Vegan Spring Rolls

by Michelle Hirsch | March 27, 2025

Luscious Passion Fruit Coconut Tart With Coconut Whipped Cream Luscious Passion Fruit Coconut Tart With Coconut Whipped Cream

by Lauren Toyota | March 26, 2025

Butternut Squash and Risotto-Stuffed Portabello Mushrooms Butternut Squash and Risotto-Stuffed Portabello Mushrooms

by Carrie Weldy | March 26, 2025

Buffalo Tempeh Wraps With Vegan Bleu Cheese Dressing Buffalo Tempeh Wraps With Vegan Bleu Cheese Dressing

by Holly V. Gray | March 26, 2025

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by VegNews Editors | March 25, 2025

Health + Wellness

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by Charlotte Pointing | March 25, 2025

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by Katie Koteen and Kate Kasbee | March 25, 2025

Chunky Monkey Cashew Banana Milkshake Chunky Monkey Cashew Banana Milkshake

by Munchie Madness | March 25, 2025

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by Robin Robertson | March 25, 2025

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by VegNews Editors | March 25, 2025