47 Best Vegan Restaurants in Traverse City

“Great food friendly service. South East Asian flavor at its finest! I almost felt like I was back in Phnom Penh. The food was so good Asian places in America usually don’t convey what you get in Asian cuisine but this restaurant does. Keep up the good work. Great work guys.“

“Delicious food, lovely atmosphere and excellent service!“

“Red Ginger is the full experience. The staff (Randy is our favorite server), drinks, food and atmosphere are simply put… AMAZING! They keep great records for when we call to make reservations. We always get the table we like. They are on top of allergy sensitive issues and are willing to adjust menu items (when they can) so we have more options. We never feel rushed or like they are trying to push us out for another sitting. This is our favorite restaurant to visit!“

“Lamical review We first came here 20 years ago and we’re charmed by the ambiance, the fireplace and the delicious food. Our most recent visit in February 2022, after several years absence, was a sad disappointment. 1. We had to ask the waitress if the cheap hunk of dry buttered bread with a soft crust represented the baguette. Unfortunately it did. It was not sourdough as advertised. The waitress said it was a “wheat sourdough”? Ok, sure. 2. The French Onion soup was saltier than the Atlantic Ocean, was mostly bread filled with few onions, and was topped with mozzarella not gruyere. 3. The entrees were mediocre at beat. I’ve never ordered anything other than the roast chicken and was looking forward to it. The chicken was piled on top of the potatoes and broccoli in nouveau cuisine fashion and was drenched in a weird creamy sauce. The beef bourguignon was served with strange gigantic noodles. Not good. The price fixe items were mediocre. 4. Service was decent. The bus boys did a great job of filling our water glasses, which was appreciated given the salt level. We sadly and regretfully won’t be coming back.“

“A great dining experience!“

“Sorellina – Exceptional Italian Dining in Downtown Traverse City Every great trip needs that one memorable meal—and for anyone visiting Traverse City, Sorellina is where I send my clients for a truly special dining experience. Located right in the heart of downtown, Sorellina blends upscale Italian cuisine with a relaxed, welcoming vibe. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt warm and inviting—but it was the staff who really made the experience shine. They were not only knowledgeable about the menu and wine pairings, but genuinely fun to chat with. You can tell they love what they do, and it shows in both the service and the energy of the space. And the food? Absolutely outstanding. Every dish was beautifully prepared and bursting with flavor—from the fresh pastas to the perfectly balanced sauces. The attention to detail here is impeccable. Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or just craving great Italian, Sorellina delivers. It’s an ideal dinner spot after a day of wine tasting, cherry-picking, or shopping downtown. I always tell my travelers: make a reservation, go hungry, and let the staff guide you—because you won’t want to miss a bite. 🍝✨ Sorellina is a must-do dining destination in Traverse City. Elegant, flavorful, and unforgettable.“

“Slabtown is one of our must go to stops,everytime we are in TC..the staff are best I've seen ..quality of food top notch ..hot fast ..filling.. no better burger In TC..WISH I HAD A SLABTOWN BY ME...LOL“

“Amazing food and drinks, great atmosphere, but the absolute best thing about Taproot is the staff...you will find none better.“

“My wife and I were looking for a taste of home while we were away on honeymoon. We decided to come by Hexenbelle for its food and drink. We not only found the familiar flavors of fresh bread, savory olive, and creamy labneh, but we found a warmth from the surrounding atmosphere and staff. We were immersed in light toned woods, lush green plants, and ample sunlight, as if we were relaxing in a sunroom or a garden.

We had an opportunity to speak to the owner, Chris, who welcomed us and gave us his attention despite also running the kitchen. Chris has been doing a great service to bring hearts and minds together for peace, prosperity, and freedom, both within Traverse City and for the Palestinian people. His love and passion shows in every dish he crafts, and we are forever grateful for the warmth, friendship, and hospitality that he extended us.

Hexenbelle is truly a rare and valuable gem amongst the many cafes and eateries in the area. I believe Hexenbelle is the best and only choice for authentic Palestinian cuisine and hospitality in Traverse City.

Dishes tried:
-Shakshouka
-Foul Muddamas
-Bayd bil Labneh
-Hummus and Pita
-Palestinian Rice Bowl
-Coconut Curry Fried Rice

Drinks tried:
-Damascus Gate
-Mocha
-Bee Change

Dietary restrictions: Halal“

“Everything you eat has great flavor! Order time is minimal and love that they have outside seating! This is a TC staple! Don't forget to stop in!“

“Friendly staff, amazing manager, food is fabulous, can’t beat the view, great bar! We love this place!“

“I grew up in this town but left in 1985. I’ve lived in California since and have eaten at a lot of great restaurants including the Laundry, Chez Panisse, Slanted Door and Mr Chows to name a few. This without a doubt rank's right there. I honestly never thought I’d have a decent thing to eat in this town other than bar food but now I know exactly where it is. If you’re hungry for something exceptional look no further. I have never liked mushrooms, but the mushroom toast was my favorite dish. I can’t believe I’m saying it. Thank you Jen and to the staff for a great evening Looking forward to going back.“

“Great breakfast and very clean inside“

“A pretty good spot. Most menu items are between $10-20. We did not order a burger, but there are 10 or so unique burgers on the menu. The jalapeño popper items (omelettes, burgers) really stuck out to me. I had the Philly wrap, it was great. Portions are not super huge, which is just fine. Cole slaw quality needs to be checked, that or it is just not their best item. The interior is very homey and will remind you of your home town diner.“

“Could not have been more pleased with the service (shout out to Lauren) and the hostess with the mostest (Stephanie) and if they were not enough to draw you in the chef is AAAAMAZING. We had the Risotto (and hubby declared it the best he’d ever had) and the Tartare and I would eat that every day if I could. The pickled vegetables - onions, asparagus, beans - were to die for. We’ll definitely be back. I think we found our new favorite place.“

“This is a must visit and one of our forever favorites in Traverse City! The staff is the best you will find, we were greeted with such happiness and offered toys for the little guys right from the start. The bartenders were great and our hostess watched over us and helped us with suggestions and our order throughout the evening. We ordered some bomb beer, drinks for the kids and ended up sharing a handful of 1/2 pizzas. The beer was great and every pizza was absolutely amazing! When you have great service it shows and the staff here is above all others! They deserve and earn every 5 stars! Thank you for a great experience that we will remember for a long time.“

“The best Bagels I've ever had.“

“While searching for a place to grab a quick bite before I had to be to the school to get my son, I found Identity. And I'm so glad I did! When I walked in, I wasn't bombarded with questions, I was able to walk over to the cooler and look at their selection. I didn't see anything in there that I wanted, however it looked fresh and yummy. But I didn't want a sandwich. When I approached the counter I was met with a happy male employee. He showed me where the daily specials were and handed me a menu too. I was able to quickly glance over the menu with ease. It was big bold letter with prices attached. I ordered the quesadilla after being told it would take less than 5 minutes to make. This was important, I had to get to the school. He quickly went to the back and made my dilla and it's delicious!! I added black beans to it and the cost was still under my price point!

Vegetarian options: Every option you can get without the meat and it would be just as good. However they do have a black bean substitute. They had at least one vegetarian option in every section. This was needed as I am also a vegetarian.

Kid-friendliness: They have a children's menu. The menu is roughly 5 items long. Long enough to give options but not too long that children are flustered. (:“

“Good Healthy Food.
I had the Green Goddess Crunch Wrap and it was delicious & big….I could only eat 1/2. I also had an iced coffee that was excellent. We sat outside in their beautiful garden. It is a great space to hangout and relax. - don’t forget to get one of their Delicious homemade cookies“

“Great coffee house! The scones are my favorite, especially the lemon glazed blackberry. Love their iced mochas and the atmosphere. Dog biscuits get a thumbs up as well. Small interior, and minimal seating but they keep it from getting too packed.“

“Best gf/vegan baked goods we’ve ever had!!“

“Great food, great atmosphere and we smooched the moose! AAA+“

“Sooooo delicious!!!!! Can’t wait for the farmers market 💜“

“Cute shop, & fun selection for ice cream. The fudge latte is great!“

“This place was great! The bloody mary was delicious. We had the spinach dip with pita chips and tortilla chips. Tasted great. The wedge salad was so good. My husband had the chicken tenders and waffle fries which he thought were delicious. The wait staff were so friendly too. We will definitely be back!“

“Ordered an oreo ice cream birthday cake and it was excellent. Everyone loved it including those that don't care for oreo. Their ice cream really is the best!“

“Scallops and Sea Bass, Delicious! Love restaurant week. Great way to sample lots of different restaurants and menus. Looking forward to next time.“

“great selection! Customer service was great! clean and well put together! I will be going back!“

“Small quaint makes good memories“

“Very friendly, fast and smiling staff. Food is excellent and tasty.“

“love it. nice little place. So you might have alittle wait.“

“Dropped in on a Saturday around Noon after walking the boardman trail. There wasn’t a wait & we were able to grab any seat we wanted. I got a Brie-apple crepe & my partner got a Nutella-banana crepe. We both got lattes with oat milk. The service was attentive & the workers were very sweet. My crepe was truly delicious - will crave it and think about it in the future!“

“Great food and atmosphere!“

“Great food and customer service!“

“I found your delicious pies at our local Gordon Food Service store up here in Escanaba, Michigan. I have never heard of your pies and decided to try an apple. Oh my goodness is it delicious!!! It is fantastic that they are being sold at GFS! I have tried the apple and cherry and they remind me of my grandmothers homemade pie. Highly recommend! I hope you continue to have GFS carry them!“

“Food is always so Yummy..fast and friendly service..definitely recommend“

“Had great service tonight. Waiter gave my indecisive wife multiple samples. We split the lamb burger and banh mi. The lamb burger is excellent, the bahn mi’s sodium content was off the charts and super gross. They can’t all be zingers! Still love this place, check it out!“

“This place is awesome!got us in last minute the start of restaurant week!!3 course was absolutely fantastic!the BBQ chicken pizza delicious!???? cheesecake on point.would give more stars if possible.???????“

“Excellent food. Filet Mignon was succulent . Tuna Steak was perfect. NY Strip was delicious. Tonja provided superb service. It's a little pricey but you get what you pay for and it was well worth it for such great service and wonderful food. It was my husband and girlfriends birthday and you really made the night. Thank you 😊“

“Great food, friendly staff and the owner is awesome!“

“Stopped in yesterday morning for some yumminess!! So glad I did!! The morning roll is amazing! And hubby never praises cookies I bring him but he couldn't say enough great things about each cookie. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm home.“

“This is a regular stop when we visit TC. The food is great, the beers are tasty, and the service is good. The building has a lot of history and has beautiful views. On our most recent visit, I did notice they don't give out complimentary chips and dip anymore, which is a bummer, but otherwise this place just gets it right every single time.“

“Great place with great food! A must try if you are in the Traverse city area!“

“Mama Lu's catered our wedding with their starters, sides, and taco bar, and it was a huge success! They were easy to work with from the start, and we were able to customize and choose the taco bar and offerings to fit the needs of our guests! 10 out of 10 stars! ❤️🎉 Thank you!“

“The food and atmosphere is one of the best in Traverse City the service amazing to will definitely be back! Good job!“

“Date: Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025.

We went to dinner at North Peak.
The pork chop with cherry sauce on top was scrumptious.
My wife had the delicious crusted chicken sandwich.
Our kids were happy as pie with their pizza and burger.
Our server Jack is a seasoned pro who was kind and attentive.

Nice Job North Peak! What a great place.

Garrett“

“Great food!! Everything was fresh and hot. Our server was super nice as well. Chicken fajitas and beef tacos hit the spot! Can’t wait to dine again.“