50 Best Vegan Restaurants near Windsor

“Good food and convenient location“

“In town from MD for training- this welcoming place was a great start to my time in CT! Thank you!“

“The food is so fresh and authentic! The team there is very friendly and customer-focused. The matzoh ball soup and its awesome root vegetables is the tastiest ever! And the pita - my word - I’ve never had anything like it! So fluffy, so delicious, you can taste the love! What a great local business - visit often - it is a real treasure in Windsor!!“

“The food and people are fantastic here.“

“First time ordering here tonight and the food was amazing ! I got the chicken with broccoli combo with hot and sour soup and my fiancé had the general tsos chicken combo with wonton soup ! Very happy with the freshness & how quickly it was prepared !!! Will definitely be ordering from here again !“

“Food was delicious! Chicken bacon ranch nachos. I forgot what the salad was called but is was good. The dressing is very delicious. And Reese pie! Jordan is a great server! Great personality, friendly and attentive! Thanks Jordan. We don’t live in the area but glad we stopped by. 😊“

“It's a hard spot to find but worth it! -- pure vegan and pure love. Thank you Anthony!“

“great selection, friendly service, super clean, informative, everything was delicious“

“Treats so good, my friends and I drove 11 hours just to come sample the things we can’t have shipped! Lovely owner as well!“

“Had my birthday dinner at Coracora tonight and my husband and I will definitely be going back!“

“If you see the Rastarant tent anywhere, you HAVE to stop in, regardless of if you're an omnivore, vegetarian or vegan!! We found them last year at the Garlic Festival in CT and haven't stopped talking about how incredible the food is and how huge the portions were! We were so excited to see them on the vendor list again this year and it was a must need stop to complete our day! We got the 'Gimme Every Ting' meal and it literally will feed you for days. The staff is so nice and you can tell they genuinely love what they do! I can't say enough good about them!“

“Delicious, flavorful, exotic looking Mediterranean dishes and great drinks. Would love to visit again:)“

“We had a wonderful lunch at Dhaba Wala. Delicious and at a good price 😋“

“Best waitstaff I’ve ever seen. Highly recommend.“

“Awesome service, food, atmosphere, and hospitality. Classy and comfortable place to eat top notch Italian. The cheesy garlic bread is incredible. Can’t wait to visit again! Owner is so kind!“

“Always delicious food with great service!“

“Zaytoon Lebanese Restaurant in West Hartford with Ty. My first experience with Turkish coffee and it was superb. It's strong just like New Orleans coffee and Right up my alley. Our server was attentive, courteous, and efficient. He had a smile and a pleasant personality and was very helpful with the ordering. The food was hot and delicious. The lamb was a gift from the Greek gods. It was tender and seasoned and most flavorful with no gamey aftertaste. Everything you would want from a Mediterranean/Lebanese restaurant.“

“Gage had excellent customer service skills. He was very knowledgeable about the menu and attentive to detail. Everyone here is always friendly and helpful. And most importantly, the food is freaking delicious! I always order the salmon bowl and its enough for 2 people!“

“Treated my sister to an excellent dinner on Easter weekend. Loved the with artic char with chef’s specialty , ginger rice and a delicious pablano sauce!“

“It was a culinary delight. I had the crispy duck leg. It was so tender on the inside. It was plated on passion fruit juice and seeds, and garnished with crispy rind of orange. It was such a joy to eat.“

“Went to PF Chang’s this evening to celebrate our daughter’s birthday, I must say the food was excellent and our waiter Angel was the most experienced waiter I have had in some quite time. Thank you for an enjoyable and memorable evening.“

“Through the grapevine (social media pages I follow), we heard that Chef Van Hurd from Season 6 of Hell's Kitchen was now the executive chef here at Fire By Forge! So naturally, we pulled up to check it out! (Disclaimer: Chef told me that he was so new there that his featured items hadn't hit the menu at that time. ALSO, he's been long gone from there at the time of this review.) So anyway, here's how things went! Atmosphere/Appearance: Set right in Hartford, just a little on the outskirts is this gem. It's on Broad street a little out the way and there is a very small parking lot next to the restaurant, but street parking is also available. The outside looks very well put together and rustic. Once inside the restaurant is kinda split into 2 sections. You have the main section which is nice, open with high ceilings, bright red bricks, big windows, soft leather couches and all kinds of seating arrangements. If you walk past the bar you get into a smaller section, but it's kinda like a tunnel of tables. Lol. That tunnel of tables then opens up into what almost looks like a different restaurant, but feels like a space they expanded into. So there's plenty of places to sit, though I still encourage reservations! The atmosphere was lively and full of energy. This place also lets you know that it's a cooking school too! Amateur chefs can come here to learn knife skills and cooking skills as well! (This is just a small snippet of what they do, but I encourage you to visit the businesses website to learn more about what they offer.) Service: Here's my only gripe about this place. Right online it says "Happy Hour is from 4:30 PM to 6 PM daily and 8pm-9pm, except on holidays, events, or show nights." But like, when isn't there a show or some sort of event going at at The Bushnell or some nearby theater?! You have to literally call and check with the host to see if they're doing happy hour before you come because if you THINK you're in the clear, they can just say... oh there's a show tonight so there will be no happy hour. So that bothered me. Oh well. We still dined. Now for the good stuff! Let me tell you something about Suzie Johnson! She is the bartender here and she won BARTENDER OF THE YEAR in 2024 via the Connecticut Restaurant Association! She is a TREAT! She's full of personality, knows her stuff and is just a true pleasure. Food: First off was the Up In Smoke Old Fashioned. It had great, subtle sweetness up front, warm taste from the Up & Down branded bourbon, cold, smooth, not too harsh and of course, a bit smokey. As a courtesy to guests, they're served pickled carrots as palate cleansers instead of bread, crisps or anything like that. Clever. The first small plate I got to try were the Duck Mole Wings! These are described as "5 crispy duck wings with a tequila mole barbecue sauce, served with sesame seeds and pickled onions. These certainly looked the part! These were smooth, not necessarily crispy, extremely tender, hardy and just balanced. Mole is a very ingredient-heavy sauce and these were delicious. My 2nd drink was the Ghost Rider which is Up & Down bourbon, spiced Nightrider espresso, Licor 43 and an orange twist. This had a sharp cinnamon/hazelnut/nutmeg flavor/spice-y flavor. Very good and warming as well, even though it was a little sweet. Next up was the Knife Skills Soup! This is a soup compiled by the trainees and all the vegetables they've chopped in class! How cool is that?! It was a very thick vegetable soup, hearty, salty and warm. Next up were the Tostone Nachos! These were so fantastic. The pulled pork on top was so meaty, so tender and the queso fresco was lightly cheesy adding subtle notes to the hearty pork and carb-y tostone. This was my favorite thing of the night. My last drink of the night was the Sazerac. If absinthe is in the building, I must try that restaurant's version. This one was spectacular, but could've used more rye bourbon. The last thing we had to try was their Smash“

“Celebrated our daughter’s birthday on Friday and everything was AMAZING! Our server, Jaden, was fabulous and our food was incredible!! Definitely a great experience!“

“Always great, I usually order ahead.

Vegetarian options: Plant base protein powders, mostly fruit base plates, they have green options, nuts.

Dietary restrictions: There are nut free and dairy free options. Plant base products

Parking: Parking garage is right around the corner and easy to get to. Street parking is all parallel parking and it's usually hard to find a spot on busy times“

“Tasty food, but the service is lacking. My food came out wrong (the sever admitted it was wrong) and then she didn't key in a new entree so I had to wait 20 minutes before a new entree arrived. All of the other guests at my table were finishing up their food and they cleared everyone's plate as they put my fresh plate down. I felt very rushed. The service really took away from the dining experience.“

“When ever I want some delicious and healthy juices I always thing of Chrissy. I buy bulk but they never last too long I drink most of it in no time. It’s just that delicious 😋 especially the Mango Pineapple one of my favorites“

“Bought some bread at the Coventry Farmer’s Market today and had it with dinner - it was DELICIOUS!“

“I ordered their chicken drunken noodle at a 4/5 spicy, and they didn't disappoint! Very spicy and delicious. Chicken is thin just like the noodles. Staff was very friendly and joking with me about the spiciness. I'll absolutely go back.“

“I would be there right now if they still had the chicken parm sandwich“

“A good hang out spot!!! I highly recommend this place❤️❤️❤️“

“We had our wedding at The Pond House Café and it was absolutely beautiful. The ceremony and reception were everything we hoped for. Our guests loved the food, the décor, the music, and the warm, welcoming vibe. The staff went above and beyond—Charlene, Diana, and Alissa took care of us with so much care and professionalism. Everything ran smoothly and felt special. We’re so thankful for the whole team. This will definitely be our go-to spot for future celebrations! 1000000/10 experience!!“

“I bought a dozen Snickerdoodles for my brother, who is a connoisseur of Snickerdoodles. He said they were the best Snickerdoodles he ever had! Thank you so much and see you soon!“

“I fly to West Hartford every weekend just to eat at Kitchen Plate. I live in North Carolina, and yet somehow this has become the most logical decision of my life—because once you’ve eaten here, nothing else compares.

Kitchen Plate isn’t just a restaurant; it’s an experience. From the moment the food hits the table, you can tell everything is made with care, intention, and an unreal level of skill. The flavors are bold but balanced, comforting but exciting, and consistently unforgettable. No matter what I order, it somehow ends up being the best thing I’ve eaten all week—every week.

What truly sets this place apart, though, is the chef. He is, without exaggeration, my favorite chef ever. Watching someone put this much passion and pride into their craft is rare, and you can taste it in every single bite. The food feels personal, like it was made specifically for you. There’s creativity, heart, and serious talent behind every dish, and it shows.

I’ve eaten at plenty of great spots, but Kitchen Plate is the only place that has made me plan flights around a meal. That’s not a joke or an exaggeration—it’s just that good. If you live nearby, don’t take it for granted. And if you don’t? Trust me, it’s worth the trip.“

“It feels like being home. Cozy and welcoming. The coffee and food is out of this world delicious.“

“When I tell you hurry and get you a plate of this good food I mean runnn!! I cant believe there isnt a line out the door and around the corner. I ordered the brown stew chicken with cabbage and spicy rice it was absolutely AMAZING!! the chicken was just fallen off the bone and the flavors was on point soo freaking good. And my husband had gotten a fish sandwich...let me tell you I dont really eat fish like at all,but when I took a bite of his sandwich I was like WOWW that is soo good to the point that I would order that sandwich for myself. The oxtail empanada was really good as well especially with that dipping sauce...our food was really chefs kiss❤️Even though I live an hour away I will definitely be driving back just to go there and get their food! I cant wait to try other food on their menu!!!“

“A-Z everything here is great, from service to bar to food. A great experience all around!“

“As the owner of a wellness center, I am deeply committed to mindful, nourishing choices in everything I consume—prioritizing all-natural, organic ingredients whenever possible.
When I discovered Smoothville, it felt like uncovering something truly special—a perfect match for my values and standards.
The exceptional quality, unmistakable freshness, and outstanding flavor of their smoothies and açaí bowls are simply unparalleled. I’ve visited numerous smoothie shops across Connecticut and Massachusetts, yet none have come close to the consistent excellence Smoothville delivers. In my experience, they stand out as the very best.
What’s more, their pricing is genuinely thoughtful and more accessible than comparable options, offering remarkable value for such premium, health-focused products.
I am genuinely grateful for a business like Smoothville that truly champions nourishing food as a foundation for vibrant health and overall well-being. I look forward to continuing to support and enjoy them for years to come.“

“Such great food, great service!!“

“In from out of town, walked by and in on a whim. FANTASTIC!!! The service was lighting, very considerate, and accommodating!!! Highly, highly recommended! If we lived here we’d be daily regulars!!!“

“Just opened their new location at Blue Back Square in West Hartford. I ordered the Angry Tebboki (regular and garlic) Very good..Can't wait to try the other menu items.“

“It's always a pleasure stopping by to get my spinach patties every week. Today Shernette took my order over the phone while Arline prepared it and ensured that I didn't have to wait long upon arriving.

Kree does the baking and is always willing to put some extra spinach patties in the oven when they are running low.

Ms. Yvonne and AnnMarie are very pleasant and polite.

The staff at Golden Krust really do make me feel like they care.“

“Was there Monday night for dinner and it was amazing from the bread service to the apps drinks dinner and dessert got the bone in ny sirloin cooked to perfection and my friend got the short rib pasta special minus the short rib bc she is a Vegetarian they wete more than happy to accommodate and her food was equally as delicious!!“

“THE FOOD IS SOOOOO GOOD OMMMMMG“

“went for brunch and had Bobby as waiter. we didn't know what to get so he suggested several options and they were all out of this world. great place. different than going for a normal meal. very tasty and great atmosphere.“

“Excellent fresh food and excellent fast service. The Turkish coffee was perfection, as was the falafel sandwich. I brought home all sorts of groceries and snacks. The overstuffed pistachio baklava was out of this world-best I ever had.“

“I love all of their items but we ordered our first cake there (chocolate PB). Outstanding.“

“100% recommend if you have not eaten this type of food before please step out of your comfort zone everything was delicious I came here today for my birthday dinner before a concert with my two friends and was not disappointed! I will definitely be back“

“📅 August 23, 2025 WRITTEN REVIEW Big Al’s Reel Reviews - Ep. 153 Filomena’s On Main Street Town of Manchester, CT 🌆 Atmosphere & Vibe We walked into a great atmosphere - families around, a warm and friendly vibe, and a beautiful interior. The crowd was very diverse, which added to the positive energy and sense of community in the room. Inside, it looks amazing, making it a comfortable and enjoyable place to settle in for dinner. Overall, the atmosphere here was top-notch. 👥 Service Our server was Joel, and he set the tone right away. He was very nice, attentive, and friendly, checking in often and making sure we had everything we needed. The whole staff gave off that same positive, welcoming energy. 🍽️ What I Ordered 1️⃣ Buffalo Wings- Hot (10 pcs) - $16 👍🏾 👉🏾 Amazing, top-notch chicken wings. Cooked just right and full of flavor. 2️⃣ Buffalo Wings- House Blend (10 pcs)- $16 👍🏾 👉🏾 Same deal - perfectly done, flavorful, and backed up by a delicious blue cheese dressing. 3️⃣ Calamari (Appetizer) - $16 👍🏾 👉🏾 Crispy, fresh, and cooked to perfection. Absolutely amazing. 4️⃣ Hot Honey Chicken Deluxe Sandwich (with fries) - $18 👍🏾 👉🏾 Solid sandwich. Chicken was juicy, hot honey brought the right kick, and the fries were on point. A very good plate. 5️⃣ Chicken Parmesan - $23 👍🏾 👉🏾 Delicious and well executed. The chicken was tender and soft - I could cut it easily with my fork. The sauce was flavorful, the mozzarella melted perfectly, and the whole dish came together beautifully. A great chicken parm that earns a strong thumbs up. 📝 Final Take Filomena’s on Main Street in Manchester absolutely delivered. From the welcoming and diverse atmosphere to the friendly service from Joel, everything lined up for a great night. The wings and calamari were excellent, the sandwich solid, and the chicken parmesan was a standout. And after tonight, I can finally say it… I like Filomena’s. …on Main Street. 😏 ☝🏾❤️ - Big Al Mayo “Always keeping it Real to Reel.”“

“Hi, We love Ken's Corner Breakfast and Lunch, great food, great atmosphere, and friendly service. 💕💕“

“i have yet to have anything less than great food! all the employees are super friendly, the goat curry, mix over rice, the veggie and chicken samosas are excellent! please try the mango lassie!! it is my second favorite restaurant after my own kitchen =) i grew up working in Fianos restuarant so i have some experience“