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.“

“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.“

“Delicious food, lovely atmosphere and excellent service!“

“A great dining experience!“

“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!“

“The food was awesome! I went with a group of 7 and everyone was happy with their meals!“

“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“

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

“From Elkhart Indiana, First time there. Great little spot with huge flavor, food is amazing, absolutely recommend.“

“We had an amazing time our first visit. Awesome food and very friendly staff!“

“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.“

“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.“

“The best Bagels I've ever had.“

“For my very first time here I really enjoyed the food I got I had two pork chops,mashed potatoes with gravy on top,corn & coleslaw with coffee to drink it was all great I didn't eat much of the coleslaw bc I'm not big fan of it but everything else was good and our server was really sweet definitely recommend“

“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 breakfast and very clean inside“

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

“This has been my family’s favorite coffee shop for years, and I know that it’s a favorite of many other locals. It’s the best simple cup of coffee in town. My order is basically always the same - coffee (whatever unflavored roast is on offer that day) with room for cream (real half and half that you add yourself) and a blueberry lemon scone (they aren’t particularly moist which means they go perfect with a cup of coffee). My kids love the kid’s hot cocoa with whipped cream, and whenever there are holiday iced butter cookies they love to get those too. It’s a small shop with stool seating for maybe 4 people inside and a few small tables outside. Service is friendly - just go in and go all the way to the left to order drinks and then move along to the right and order bakery items from the cashier, then move around the corner to the right to wait for your drinks after you pay. There are usually parking spots available on the street outside, and if not there are also two spots in the parking lot next to the shop.“

“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“

“Cannot say enough good things about Rare Bird. The beer selection is great, and they even have an impressive NA selection, too!! Burgers, black bean burgers, impossible burgers. This place has it all. And our kids are EVERYTHING. Thanks for a great dinner while we visited TC.“

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

“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!“

“The only "issue" was it was super busy and other customers that had to cut into the line to get refills on drinks was a little cumbersome. Other than that awesome experience!

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free was accessible! Was very appreciated as well!“

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

“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.???????“

“Stopped in the store on 8th st and had a cherry chocolate Danish and a turkey and pear panni and it was awesome and the pickles were great also“

“My husband and I had a great meal at Jolly Pumpkin last night! Super-fast service, our waiter Andrew was amazing! Highly recommend!

Dietary restrictions: I love that Jolly Pumpkin offers gluten free options! I also love that there are cocktail options.“

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

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

“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!“

“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 😊“

“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.“