50 Best Vegan Restaurants near New Canaan

“The ice cream is absolutely dreamy—rich, creamy, and bursting with flavor. I tried the sour cherry and cream and my child had strawberry sorbet and both were out of this world. You can really tell they use high-quality ingredients, and there’s so much love in every scoop.“

“Bar Vida is for sure my favorite smoothie/juice place in the Fairfield County area! I highly recommend their Malibu smoothie which is strawberry-based (I usually add peanut butter to mine) and their immunity juices/shots which are cold-pressed and homemade with lemon, ginger, cayenne pepper, and apple. Once you have Bar Vida it's hard to go back to any other smoothie/juice place!“

“My wife and I had dinner at The Farmers Table. Service was great, the food was absolutely delicious. We had a wonderful dining experience here.. highly recommend this restaurant will be back for more!!!“

“Always delicious and great staff“

“Really enjoyed our first time there. Can’t wait to come back and try more food!!!“

“So happy to have this location in Fairfield. It’s delicious and VEGAN!!! Went with friends visiting and we were blown away at how attentive and accommodating the manager, Brandon was. Just for that and also the amazing healthy food I’m now a customer!!!!“

“Delicious food from a great member of our community. Try it; 100% chance you'll be glad you did. New Canaan is so lucky to have Chef Prasad.“

“I’ve found it. The best way to blow through a paycheck over a single breakfast. Espresso and a pastry for $15…. But, somehow, I think I’ll be coming back. Love the communal atmosphere with great big heavy wooden tables and chairs. A number of 4 and 6 tops as well. Bright and airy open feel make this a lovely warm atmosphere to share a delicious espresso and pastry. Espresso was quite tasty but unfortunately served in a tiny paper cup - I guess I should have specified I was eating in. Nice nuttiness and a subtle bitterness and right up my alley. There were so many amazing looking pastries on display i really struggled to decide how to put back on all of the calories I just lost on my Peloton but eventually landed on the Chocolate Chip Cookie Croissant. And - holy smokes - it did not disappoint. The thing must weigh 8 ounces due to it being stuffed with chocolate chip cookie dough and a plethora of incredibly delicious molten chocolate. Incredibly naughty and delicious. Great spot to stop in for a pastry but they also have a larger menu with salads and breakfast specialties in addition to their lovely baked goods. Unreal!!“

“10 out of 10 would recommend. Went with the whole family. We were all very happy with our food and that’s hard to say with how picky our little ones are. All the staff were super kind and helpful. Everything looks amazing there. I can’t be the only one that eyes down the food as it comes out of the kitchen 🤷🏼‍♂️. I went with the Ram Smash Burger and it was cooked to perfection. Thanks Gates. See ya next time.“

“My husband and I are beyond vegan (meaning, as well as not eating animals, we don't eat anything artificial.) It's hard for us to find any good restaurants where we live so we drove 1 1/2 hours to check out Botanika. We were amazed at how delicious everything was...and we ordered 1burito, 2 wraps, 2 pulled jackfruit, mac n "cheese," and two (or three) of every dessert they had! (of course we took some home lol) The chocolate cheesecake was absolutely delicious! The owner and server were completely sweet and friendly. This charming little cafe is filled with good vibes and loving energy. We will definitely be returning.“

“The food was delicious and the service was top notch. Amanda was so friendly and welcoming. We stopped by on our way home from Cape Cod as first timers and will be lifelong customers from now on. 100% recommend!“

“My husband and I recently hosted our baby shower for our first baby at Flinder's last weekend (3/21/26), and we couldn't have been happier with the experience. We hosted roughly 55 people and utilized the entire restaurant for our private event (restaurant buyout). From the onset, Ross and Eric (Mgr. + Assistant Mgr.) were incredibly friendly, responsive to all my questions via email, and agreed to meet not once, but TWICE in-person to ensure all details were accounted for, and that our requests would be accommodated. The event ran smoothly because of their professionalism and attention to detail. During the event, the kitchen, bar, and wait staff were incredibly attentive, kind, friendly, and honestly felt like part of the party the entire time. Our family and friends raved about the entire experience, including the service, the food, and the configuration of the space. We left smiling from ear-to-ear, and are incredibly grateful to everyone at Flinder's for helping to make our baby shower a great success!“

“This particular review is a testament to Layla’s as a catering service. They’re everything you could ask for from a small business: great prices, incredible food, and a personal level of detail. JP was a pleasure to work with and we really impressed our guests when we told them this delicious and diverse platter we ordered was from Layla’s. I would 10/10 recommend them to others and do plan to use them again. Thanks again Layla’s team!“

“I loved variety. While there are a few things i personally couldn’t eat due to quinoa and oats, they looked amazing. Their bagel was delicious and the sweet potato rolls 🤤 I can’t believe everything is gluten free !!! I also got their dubai chocolate matcha drink, which was good !“

“Second time having Ethiopian, first time having Eritrean cuisine.

Food was very delicious and thoroughly cooked!
The entree, tea and Ethiopian Coffee ice cream dessert were perfect!
The music playlist was perfectly curated and certainly created the ambience while dining.

The host Elena was very kind, patient and hospitable!

Efren was GREAT - took the time to explain the dishes and give great recommendations on how to combine dishes and pair them with the proper drink for an authentic Ethiopian dining experience.

The lady behind the bar was also very pleasant!

Will be spreading the word on this Stamford gem, and looking forward to returning again for another pleasant and delicious dinner!“

“We both had the caesar salad and the flank steak sandwich, which was delicious. Thank you for supporting Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce Restaurant Week. We will be back soon!“

“Wellness shots, fresh juice, and açaí bowls! Everyone is friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable!“

“Louis is FANTASTIC! His food is amazing! I can’t speak to many chefs in the area, but his love for what he does is out of this world. We can always count on him for great food and love behind it. Thanks for a taste of home in Norwalk, CT!!“

“We love coming to this place. The food is not only delicious but of good quality. the place feels like home: dumplings, hot soups and those fried buns for dessert… 🍜 🥟 😋 Even when the place is packed, it’s worth the wait!“

“We go here nearly every time we are in Norwalk. Love their arroz con pollo. All the food is actually amazingly delicious. My favorite drink is their sangria to the point they prep it for me when I walk in. Kind service. They feel like family.“

“El pollito esta muy delicious“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Five Stars, only thing I would change is the hours. Wish they were open more!“

“Excellent! Been a while since I’ve been here and been a while since I’ve been in the northeast, so it tastes even better after being out west for so long.“

“We celebrated my younger twin brother’s 60th birthday there yesterday and there were 28 of us in the family. I cannot express to you how absolutely amazing everybody there was and so accommodating. We also had toddlers and babies and they could not have been nicer with them. The service was impeccable. The food was the best I ever had maybe even better than the food in Greece. They did not rush us and made us feel so welcomed. I highly highly recommend this restaurant.“

“I ordered the Pho King and it was super delicious!!! The broth was flavorful and seasoned, the beef was tender, and the vegetables and noodles were cooked perfectly. All the flavors came together to make a superb bowl of comfort. A shout out to the server, CHUCK, who answered my questions and provided thoughtful recommendations. I'm bringing family and friends next time!!!“

“will be back recommend this place loved the food great service nice atmosphere“

“This was my first time trying food from this establishment and the food was delicious. Decently priced and good portion sizes. The staff were friendly and helpful with questions about ordering food. The inside as well as parking lot around the outside were clean. Would recommend!“

“Food was delicious, would come back again. Staff was also very friendly throughout visit👍🏽“

“Awesome old school bar-style burgers done right! You can tell they care and use quality ingredients. Cheeseburger with caramelized onions, pickles, and their house sauce (it’s kinda like a chipotle mayo) is the perfect combo. The staff and owners are as nice as can be too.“

“Awesome time always. Staff always super welcoming and helpful. Service... excellent! LETS GOOOOOO!!!“

“My family and I were driving back home and decided to make a pit stop at Marshalls in Norwalk CT. Two doors to the right is Vedas a small cozy 8-seater restaurant that offered Indian lunch specials. My wife and daughter had always associated Indian food to be spicy, but they were willing to try it out. So my wife ordered the butter chicken and my daughter the chicken tikka masala and butter naan. The hot meals came and after eating for a while, they said wow this is delicious, it is not spicy and has this nice blend of spices. Perfect! I ordered palak paneer with a bit of spice and the dish was so tasty. Whether your taste buds are into non spicy or spicy Indian dishes, check out Vedas and you’ll find their specials and prices are friendly for travelers.“

“Food was delicious. My order was to go and it was nicely packaged and did I say delicious?“

“and yet another excellent restaurant. Brasitas of Norwalk they offer everything.... good food, perfect service... cleanliness... great environment... and close to my hotel... the dulce de leche Flan is probably the best I ever had 🙌“

“Truly Greek catered an event I attended this week, and the food was outstanding! The hummus was delicious and the lentils were fantastic! I'll definitely be ordering from them again!“

“The hibachi was amazing! We also had sushi and fried calamari were scrumptious.“

“Rápido riquísimo,abundante.Nos encanto.“

“Great service and consistently great pizza!!“

“My family loves The Cake Box! My son has a peanut allergy and it is so nice that they don't use any peanut products at all! He can have any cupcake his heart desires and I don't have to worry about his allergy. The cupcakes are soft, fluffy and delicious.“

“Good healthy variety of food 🥒🥑🥦🥬🥬“

“I recently bought the Earl Grey Tea and Berry Cornbread at my local Kroger store and was blown away! The richness and the flavor profiles were out of this world, especially the latter flavor of the two. It’s dangerous to know the Kroger store is only five minutes from my house. I’ll definitely be trying other flavors.“

“Best ice cream in the US“

“Not just granola, this place has wraps, bowls, and savory breakfast options all day. Great food. The breakfast tacos were super interesting and the breakfast sandwich was made with crispy bacon and your choice of breads/toast, cheese and eggs however you like them. Service was super polite, efficient, and there when you need them. About 8 tables in a modern space with background music that is just a touch loud.“

“Mariana is a wonderful server,efficient, kind, and always knows what we want. She refills my iced tea without being asked! Going to the diner is always a pleasure with her.“

“We had a delicious meal of some of the best Indian food we’ve had in a long time! We had takeout and we’ll do it again soon. The lamb was particularly good.“

“Wonderful location, cuisine and service.“

“Good food, very consistent quality and service“

“I "cried" when my fave VEGAN or VEGETARIAN "GO-to" eat-in place closed all their locations around Boston. That was sadly & formerly GrainMaker .. (gone now) However DiG has grown on me as their deFACTO replacement for all FRESH VEGGIES and otherwise ALL FRESH MEAL VEGAN or VEGETERIAN eats and eat-in place! This is becoming my greatly reccomended "hidden vegan and veggie gem" in Boston with LOTS of locations. They have 3 locations thus far in Boston and 2 in Cambridge. I hav ONLY visited their downtown location thus far! Just as formerly with GrainMaker, DiG is as close to authentic home cooked! & genuinely HEALTHY! AND fresh meals that you can get to. Always fresh veggies, steamed & otherwise. --(they also serve a variety of proteins, as in variety of meats and fish, but i stay vegan. I have NEVER tried any of their meats or fish here.. ONLY their veggies and seasoned TOFU on occasion.. more oft than not, i do not even get their TOFU as a protein and opt to feast on JUST their steamed or boiled or baked veggies, bases. like rice and excellent mixed veggie salads sides!) Have been frequenting it for about 2 years since 2023 now, but held off on reviewing it until i was SURE of my experiences here. Decided to review it today bcs "it's time". I spoke to the very customer service oriented and responsibve supervisor here at this location, his name is DiJuan and was served by Adonis today and he was also very accommodating (after i explained i eat vegan) and on showing me my MANY fresh veggie choices, bases, proteins (including delish prepared Tofu) and PLENTY of heavenly veggie sides, all preped like you'd expect to find in a Thanksgiving grand day family meal. (AND they do this EVERY DAY!! ) This is HEALTHY eats and quite tasty and delish! See my posted pic w this review of my choice of eats today. In short, just today, i started with very little brown rice as my base and added 2 types of their fresh salad, Cannellini Beans w dill & greens along with their steamed or boiled Kale greens and added also a sweet potato that had been steamed & also steamed brocolli. I LUV eating fresh, healthy, TASTY and "homemade style" (as in NOT processed!!). I added their Garlic dressing to top it off. It came to something like 10+ bucks (B4 tax)! Unheard of !! for a BIG & FULLY portioned full veggie plate like this! BIG PORTION of a FULL PLATE! -- i declined, as usual to get any protein with my meal today, is why, STiLL i got a HUGE portioned plate! ( I normally HAVE2 order 2 - 3 separate orders and combine them, at HoneyGrow, anuther fave local "vegan" franchise in Boston, in order to get filled up if i'm only eating OMAD, as in One-meal-a-Day, in order to get full elsewhere usually!). They have a FAMILY (feeds4) option after 3pm every day that feeds 4-5 people (adults not kids) for like $43. QUITE A BARGAIN for something like this. AND it look like a Thankgiving day meal to top it off! --(formerly anuther non-vegan place "had this", now gone, called Boston Market. However they LOADED their side protions and even base meal with SO MUCH SALT, yuck! so that was ALL you could taste. THEY supposedly made home made, but found out NOT SO!!, theirs was loaded with processed sh*t, like their supposedly home-made mashed potatoes were the powder kind, loaded with pseudo milk and SALT, YUCK!!) NOT SO ! with this place.. DiG is 180 degrees fr tht.. This is truly GREAT tasting REAL and "home-prepped" veggies. They are winning me over from my other 2 "go-to's" "vegan-ish" franchises in Boston whcih have steadily been declining for various reasons, those being Bon-Me (their employees, over at Bon-Me for last 2-3 years it seems at ALL locations i have tried, simply do not undertsand nor speak english for the most part, their food WEN i can get it ordered the way i want it, is generally good, oft times its taken over 2 returned plates in order to get it prepared the way i orderd it.. v“

“Quick appreciation post to Cobs Bread on High Ridge Road. My 2 year old son went in earlier and took a VERY long time to pick out what he wanted. The young lady helping us was so patient and kind with him. Once he picked out his treat, she told us that it was on her. So amazing. The young lady was wearing a Stamford High Mask. Hoping this reaches her parent or boss, what a wonderful young lady and amazing customer service! ❤️“

“I had such an amazing experience at Mecha Noodle Bar in Stamford Connecticut! From the moment we walked in, everyone was incredibly friendly and welcoming. The manager was so kind and attentive, which made the whole experience feel even more special.
The atmosphere was vibrant, cozy, and tun. We ordered several appetizers, bubble teas, and the ribs, and everything was absolutely spectacular. The appetizers were full of flavor, the drinks were refreshing and creative, and the ribs were tender, juicy, and pertectly seasoned. Every dish that came to the table was beautifully prepared and delicious.
You can really tell they care about the quality of the food and the customer experience. The service, the energy, and the food all came together to create such a memorable night. I'll definitely be coming back and recommending this place to friends and family!“