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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March 25, 2026

Make Vegan Ham Roast the Centerpiece of Your Easter Feast: The Best Options to Buy and Make Make Vegan Ham Roast the Centerpiece of Your Easter Feast: The Best Options to Buy and Make

March 25, 2026

Relax, You’re Probably Getting Enough Protein (But Maybe Eat More Plants) Relax, You’re Probably Getting Enough Protein (But Maybe Eat More Plants)

March 25, 2026

Health + Wellness

10 Ways to Relieve Seasonal Allergy Symptoms, From Vegan Probiotics to Humidifiers 10 Ways to Relieve Seasonal Allergy Symptoms, From Vegan Probiotics to Humidifiers

March 25, 2026

Time to Upgrade Your Kitchen With These 15 Amazon Spring Sale Deals Time to Upgrade Your Kitchen With These 15 Amazon Spring Sale Deals

March 25, 2026

18 Decadent Treats for Next-Level Vegan Easter Baskets 18 Decadent Treats for Next-Level Vegan Easter Baskets

March 24, 2026

The Worst Vegan Cheese Ever Is Making A Comeback, and It May … Actually Be Good? The Worst Vegan Cheese Ever Is Making A Comeback, and It May … Actually Be Good?

March 24, 2026

Home + Lifestyle

Hot Deal! A Vitamix Blender Will Elevate Your Home Cooking, and They’re on Sale Right Now Hot Deal! A Vitamix Blender Will Elevate Your Home Cooking, and They’re on Sale Right Now

March 24, 2026

Fashion + Beauty

Embrace the Faux: How to Buy Vegan-Friendly Clothing Embrace the Faux: How to Buy Vegan-Friendly Clothing

March 24, 2026

Make Your Own Vegan Easter Chocolate With These 5 Easy Tips Make Your Own Vegan Easter Chocolate With These 5 Easy Tips

March 23, 2026

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March 23, 2026

Every Vegan Thing at Ikea’s Food Court and Marketplace Every Vegan Thing at Ikea’s Food Court and Marketplace

March 23, 2026

Grammy-Winning Songwriter Diane Warren Says These Are the Best Vegan Restaurants in LA Grammy-Winning Songwriter Diane Warren Says These Are the Best Vegan Restaurants in LA

March 23, 2026

No, Chicken Isn’t Healthy. Here’s Why You Should Be Eating Vegan Chicken Instead (Plus Our Favorite Plant-Based Brands!) No, Chicken Isn’t Healthy. Here’s Why You Should Be Eating Vegan Chicken Instead (Plus Our Favorite Plant-Based Brands!)

March 23, 2026

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

March 25, 2026

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

March 25, 2026

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

March 25, 2026

Moroccan-Inspired Vegan Chicken and Sweet Potato Stew Moroccan-Inspired Vegan Chicken and Sweet Potato Stew

March 24, 2026

Szechwan Ginger Sautéed String Beans Szechwan Ginger Sautéed String Beans

March 24, 2026

Chunky Monkey Cashew Banana Milkshake Chunky Monkey Cashew Banana Milkshake

March 24, 2026

Linguine With Vegan White Clam Sauce Linguine With Vegan White Clam Sauce

March 23, 2026

Indian Cabbage Slaw With Roasted Cashews Indian Cabbage Slaw With Roasted Cashews

March 23, 2026

Deliciously Ella’s Homemade Mango Fruit Roll-Ups (Just 3 Ingredients!) Deliciously Ella’s Homemade Mango Fruit Roll-Ups (Just 3 Ingredients!)

March 23, 2026

Fresh Chimichurri Avocado Watermelon Salad Fresh Chimichurri Avocado Watermelon Salad

March 22, 2026

Mini Lemon Bundt Cakes With Lemon Glaze (Gluten-Free!) Mini Lemon Bundt Cakes With Lemon Glaze (Gluten-Free!)

March 22, 2026

25 Perfect Vegan Brunch Recipes, From Cherry Pancakes to Chilaquiles and Tofu Scrambles 25 Perfect Vegan Brunch Recipes, From Cherry Pancakes to Chilaquiles and Tofu Scrambles

March 22, 2026

3-Ingredient Dairy-Free Vanilla Frozen Yogurt 3-Ingredient Dairy-Free Vanilla Frozen Yogurt

March 22, 2026

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March 22, 2026

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March 22, 2026