48 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Lawrence

“I once had a poor review during the “COVID years”. Huge improvement these days. I waited a couple visits to be sure, but I can say this place has their act together. Get beer, food, atmosphere, and the wait staff was exceptional. Mindi was a wonderful server.“

“Best food around. Quick to get food. Aidan R. Is the guy!“

“Great food and great service. Huge portions“

“Great Food and we had an awesome server Alana!“

“I had the daily special beef lemongrass noodle soup, and it was the best noodle dish I’ve had in a very long time! Noodles was soft and chewy. The meat was tender. The greens was crunchy and not overcooked and soggy! The broth was perfect! Had the right amount of kick to it. I can’t wait to come back.“

“Great BBQ! All the meat was very lean and the sauces were good, but I surprisingly found myself using their sweet sauce most. I'm a big fan of service making up a lot of the score, and we were definitely gifted with a terrific server on this visit. Grace took care of us by asking what we like typically and making recommendations along with some suggestions of sides to go with the delicious meat choices.“

“Ladybird Diner absolutely nailed it. We ordered standard breakfast fare and it was anything but ordinary — everything was amazing, served hot with huge portions. The service was spot-on: friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The classic diner vibes give it a cozy, hometown feel, perfect for a relaxing start to the day. Pricing was very reasonable considering the generous portions. Parking out front made things easy, and although I’ve heard there can sometimes be a wait, we were seated right away. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a fantastic breakfast in downtown Lawrence — locals, travelers, and brunch lovers alike.“

“If you love liberal Lawrence this is the meeting place for the most sensitive and "In The Know" people in LLK.“

“The food was amazing as always, but the coffee was bitter. I a hoping for several cups of coffee to go along with breakfast, but it was so bitter i was afraid I would end up with horrible heartburn.
The service was spot on. I haven't received such great service at busy breakfast restaurants in a very long time. I am impressed. I will definitely go again, i just won't be ordering coffee.“

“I love eating here. Perfect southern comfort foods and great environment.“

“Amazing dessert case with so many yummy options. Got some artisan bread as well because I could.“

“Every time we came down to Lawrence, I said every time, we have to stop by red pepper and get some spicy food. This is one of our favorite restaurants. The authentic menu is just so good, you can’t get wrong for any dishes. We really love a few specific one but trying to try all of them. So far every single dish tastes delicious! I hope they have it open forever.“

“Went to celebrate my husbands birthday Wednesday night, my server, Megan, was immaculate. She had a big group seated by us but continued to provide excellent service to us as-well as the other tables around us. Our steaks were excellent, and the manager even comes to check up on you. Couldn’t say better things about Jason, Megan, and my entire experience! Definitely will be celebrating more occasions here!“

“Great place to eat or relax and have a few drinks! Friendly staff!!“

“Awesome pizza…. Great staff!!“

“Great menu! NY style pizza is my personal favorite and Morningstar’s is the best in town, which makes ordering very difficult because the California Pasta is extraordinary too and nearly impossible to pass up. The ambiance is chill and cozy and the owners to the entire staff are wonderful. They truly deliver great food with exceptional service. Can’t recommend enough!“

“The best gluten free buns in Lawrence! I’m in every week for an Al Green burger. (Sometimes more than once a week… don’t tell anyone…) Friendly staff. Yummy food. Great specials.“

“Outstanding service and food! If I lived near by no doubt I would frequent this place often!“

“Food was delicious and plentiful!!! We had the veggie pakoras, chicken korma, and garlic naan. I had enough for lunch the next day. Well worth the price. :-)“

“My fav sushi place in Lawrence! New owner is super nice, great atmosphere and amazing food!“

“We made reservations well in advance for Christmas Eve dinner at The Eldridge. Our service was so terrible and our waitress was so rude, we left after we finally got our incorrect drink order. We sat for an unreasonably long time before we were even greeted. After the waitress was openly hostile to us, we left money on the table for the incorrect drinks and left before we even ordered dinner. We walked 10 steps over to 715 and were greeted warmly and seated immediately at the bar. The service was top notch and the food was wonderful. The atmosphere was lively, fun and bustling. If you want great service, excellent food and great atmosphere, just go next door to 715. They saved our Christmas Eve date night, and we didn’t even have reservations! Thank you 715!!“

“We had the pleasure of breakfast this morning at the Roost. The staff was wonderful, the food was excellent and we took some delicious whole bean coffee home with us. Definitely worth a stop for a meal or coffee❤️ the benny (eggs Benedict) was out of this world, and the homemade habanero peach jelly was fantastic!!!!“

“Great burger, also had the Fried Oyster Mushroooms.....WOW so good.“

“Always great! Best breakfast anywhere except home!“

“The food in this place is absolutely amazing! We left happy and full and raving about how good it all was! Super service, great prices, absolutely delicious and highly recommended! Check them out“

“Brian is so nice and made our mother/daughter lunch a pleasant experience!“

“Always a great place to stop in for a slice of pizza.“

“Great dining experience and friendly staff.“

“We hadn’t been there in awhile and glad we stopped- everything was so good! I had the Mahi Mahi tacos and a sangria margarita, both delicious. Burrito was great according to the husband. Spinach queso and salsa good as expected. Service was great, atmosphere fun. We’ll be back soon!“

“We had Taco Zone cater our wedding in Kansas City and what I can say is HIRE THESE PEOPLE! They are so nice, down to earth and hard working. They will go above and beyond for you prior and on your day. I have nothing but wonderful and raving things to say about the staff at Taco Zone. It’s the talk of our friend group and work on how amazing the food was, which is always good to hear since wedding food is known for being average… but they were far from average. If you are thinking of booking them for your next event, take this as a sign to do it! Thank you again, we wouldn’t have wanted anyone else to serve our favorite people but TACO ZONE!“

“People behind the bar were very kind and helpful when taking my order and just small talk while hanging out there. Pizza had a nice, crispy, thin crust with a simple sauce and normal cheese and pep toppings. Overall it was a nice slice of pizza and big enough they cut it into smaller pieces for easier handling. I actually really loved that little detail. ❤️“

“This is our favorite restaurant in Lawrence. Wonderful food, reasonably priced, and excellent service. Highly recommended!“

“Crunchy rolls were delicious!!!“

“love the tasting and People were friendly and helpful 🙂“

“One of my fav stops when I’m in the area. Recommend!“

“Walked in one night for dinner and I was surprised about the quantity of the section of different east Asian cuisine. Then had a short fun conversation with the owner. The Thai food was excellent, authentic ( was in Thailand several times). Came back next day for dinner again. Best option for real Asian street style food and honest friendly servers. I talked some time to the owner from Vietnam. I be coming back any time if in the area. Thank you for your service and friendly welcome.“

“Great staff, welcomed us with great food, and friendly service.Family took me there for my birthday 🎂. We will return. Hope you will have T-shirts next time. Thank you for everything!“

“It was good like always! Love the burgers!“

“I’m from The Menominee Reservation and every time we come to Lawrence to visit my daughter we stop here. We are treated very well and the is food is excellent.“

“I love this place. The food is so good. Better than chipotle in my opinion. Love the Wes coast bowl and BajaShrimp burrito!“

“My husband made patio reservations here for my birthday and it was absolutely amazing! We live an hour and half away and it was definitely worth the drive. I had the paella and my husband had the lamb that was on special and both dishes were great. I am not normally a fan of lamb but it was so yummy I would order it for myself. The dessert and cocktails were perfect and the staff was excellent.We haven't stopped raving about it since we were there. I highly recommend it and we will definitely make another trip to visit!“

“Singapore Noodles are the bomb!“

“This is a Cool place with good service and food. Four of us went there Sunday a little before noon and got right in. The service was prompt and the food came out quick.
We tried several of the beers which were a nice mix. We will definitely put this place in to our rotation.“

“Best Chinese food in town and in the surrounding area. We have tried a gazillion different Chinese restaurants and all fall short to China House. Who would know a small town would have such a great Chinese restaurant?. It’s very authentic, food tastes hot and fresh every time!! When we lived in the area we would order every Friday night. We just passed through while traveling and had to get us our fix. Of course it didn’t disappoint at all. We have tried many dishes there but we’d recommend the beef and broc combination, sweet and sour pork combination. Their house friend rice has great variety of the meats. Pork fried rice is fresh and pork pieces are crispy and delicious. Chicken fried rice has crispy chicken which doesn’t make for weird gray pieces like some places. White rice is cooked perfectly, not mush. Egg rolls and crab Rangoon always freshly fried. I love their hot oils as well. Would also recommend the veg lo mein. Noodles cooked great not soggy, veggies still have bite left to them, not super soft. Service is always fast and friendly. I always call in my orders and they are kind enough to repeat the order back to me to ensure it’s correct. The only sad part about this place is I live so far away from it now.“

“Chipotle sucks compared to this place. The chicken or steak rice bowls are my favorite. They don't short-hand you on the meat and it's for a decent price. I know a lot of people who love Chipotle but I find myself always getting rice and corn with not much else. If you agree try Pepper Jax it'll knock your socks off.“

“I had been forgotten by my server, but the staff swooped in and made it right! We were not upset at all, they were lovely and the atmosphere was very cozy. Food was GREAT. Highly recommend The Phog with the shallot topping, the truffle fries, the bacon cheddar fries, honestly all of it! Definitely check this place out for a tasty, affordable, cozy location downtown.“

“We love it at Acapulco. The staff is nice, the food is great, and the salsa is really good. They do offer some outdoor dining, although due to their location it cases on a parking lot. But on a beautiful evening it's still nice to sit outside and look across to the green space across the street.“