50 Best Vegan Restaurants in Chapel Hill

“Our server, Edwin, provided excellent service and was timely and attentive. the food was delicious! Cant wait to go back.“

“Phenomenal mango or peach pico de gallo. Definitely the best I’ve ever had. Their pupusas are so friggin good as well! We go to Durham farmers market every week just to buy from these guys! Get there early, because they sell out of the pico quickly“

“Some of the absolute best food around! Merritt’s has now become out “go-to” place for pregame foot before all Tar Heel events! Best burgers/BLTs/pimento cheese/soup and everything else you can think of anywhere around!!! Cannot go wrong with a stop into Merritt’s!“

“Karen was an amazing server! The food is great and the atmosphere is amazing.“

“Traditional Tex Mex place. Food always tastes good along with the quick service. Not the best main dishes, burritos are a bit on bland side. If they upped the burrito game, I'd be there more frequently.
Other dishes are good, like fajitas, enchaladas, etc.“

“We walked in to Ben & Jerry’s UNC with 14 worn out volleyball players and 3 tired coaches. John and Haddie (I hope I got the names right!) showed no fear and gave us the much-needed scoops with smiles! Thanks for reviving our troops with sweet treats and sweet greetings! #gcavolleyball #uncchapelhillvolleyballcamp“

“We went in the middle of the week, celebrating a 50th birthday party. We were a small group. We had the delight of having Mitch as our server, he was incredibly patient with those with allergies and anxiety. Thank you for that Mitch. It was a moment that everyone at the table was grateful for. We later went back in the week to get the Brilliant Cheeseburgers to go. 100 stars.“

“The food was excellent, the staff was friendly, and it’s reasonably priced. Highly recommend!“

“We had such a great experience. Lizz was our server and she was amazing!!! This was our family’s first time here and we were celebrating our son for earning straight A’s on his report card. They gave him the most delicious donuts and Lizz made really excellent dish recommendations. We will return for sure!!“

“We go here whenever we come to Chapel Hill“

“The best place to drink and eat 😋“

“Don't get me wrong, I really like the food, but I love the people. These folks aren't just running a great restaurant, they are a cornerstone of the community and that's something special.“

“My husband and I visited Momo's Master for the first time this evening and had a wonderful experience. We tried Steamed Momo's with veggie filling served with 2 of their signature dipping sauces, and Himalayan Fried Rice (vegetarian). It was great to see the option for both masala tea and coffee on the menu, especially in a downtown Chapel Hill restaurant, therefore we had to try both Himalayan Masala Tea and Himalayan Coffee, and we were glad that we did. I usually do not write reviews but when the food is that good, I do. The momos were one of the best we have had so far and the flavors of both the signature sauces blended well with that of momos. Himalayan fried rice was hot, spicy and very good. The Punjabi guy, Sukhi, and Usha (from Nepal) - both chefs, were great; Sukhi came and asked us how everything was and ensured that it was to our liking. Both Himalayan Masala Tea and Himalayan coffee tasted good, especially Himalayan Masala Tea was really good. The place has a nice, comfortable ambiance. We look forward to visiting the restaurant again and enjoying the food in near future. Highly recommend.“

“Amazing food, service and cool location.“

“As a Jersey girl, it has been almost impossible to find a GOOD bagel here in NC, until I found Brandwein's... Their bagels are the prime example of everything that a bagel should be: fresh, soft, flavorful (something you want to sink your teeth into and not let go of). The staff is always so so kind and professional. This is BY FAR my favorite place for a good old-fashioned NJ/NY bagel. Even though I live in Apex, I will travel the distance any morning for one of Brandwein's bagels!“

“Fantastic healthy meal choices and a hot and cold drink selection that helps you power through any task.“

“Many of us are addicted to new Hope market because the quality of the food is so high and consistent! Delicious and buried prepared foods and the best desserts, several, probably 12 to 15 different desserts available daily that are freshly prepared.“

“10/10 recommend. That’s all I gotta say.“

“delicious food, peaceful invironment“

“Ate there for the 1st time. Delicious food, great service. Will definitely go back!“

“Great, creative food and excellent cocktails. Thanks for looking after the large wedding group last night. The wine was fantastic too, the whole trio of white, rosé and red. It looked like everyone had a great time, just like me!“

“Absolutely love Kipos. One of our top 5 restaurants to go too in NC“

“The food was fine overall — the fig salad was very good and the affogato was delicious (with caramel sauce-delicioso). The grilled bruschetta didn't seem grilled — it was lightly toasted rather than the charred rustic bread I expected. And I thought there was too much piled on it. I didn't taste the pastas but my table mates enjoyed theirs. The service was superb— sweet and friendly and accommodating. Bravo for Massimo! He made the night enjoyable for us. Eating outside added to the ambience and felt a little more authentically Italian despite “Volare” playing in the background.“

“Great, creative food and excellent cocktails. Thanks for looking after the large wedding group last night. The wine was fantastic too, the whole trio of white, rosé and red. It looked like everyone had a great time, just like me!“

“Visited for the first time tonight and we will definitely be back. Right off the bat, the employees were friendly, professional, and accommodating. Our water glasses stayed full and our cocktails were delicious. The food was phenomenal—appetizer, entrées, and dessert. The presentation was lovely and the taste was divine. The Whipped Feta & Fig Crostinis were a surprise hit! My husband thoroughly enjoyed the Red Cream Paneer Curry and I couldn’t get enough of the Tagliatelle Pasta Alfredo with Wild Mushrooms and Shiitake Bacon. The ice cream sundae was great, too! It was my first time tasting non-dairy ice cream that actually tastes good! Given the quality and care taken to provide vegan food that is THIS tasty, I think the pricing is fair, especially when compared to other local cafés/bistros/restaurants in the area. Casual, kid-friendly atmosphere, but still nice enough for a date night. Can’t wait to come back!“

“My first time going to Elle‘s Burger shack on market Street in Chapel Hill. I must say the burger was delicious cooked right all the right flavors and seasons. Oh God it was so good. Thanks for my first time experience there I will be back.“

“I appreciate those salads.“

“The waitress we had was extremely knowledgeable and friendly, and the outdoor seating was awesome! Food was great😀“

“We just wrapped up our dream wedding at Honeysuckle Tea House and wanted to give a shoutout to the incredible Honeysuckle team (Justin and Sandy especially—thank you!).

As a bride, I wanted to simplify as much as possible and streamline where I could. Honeysuckle absolutely crushed it with what they offered in-house. The ease of planning was one of the things that drew me to Honeysuckle initially and it did not disappoint.

The venue itself had so much natural beauty and so many different places for people to dance, eat, play, explore, connect, and relax. It created a really fun, flowy and welcoming experience for our guests. Oh and I cannot forget to mention that the food is really really good. Super nourishing and delicious (shoutout to the tortellini and salmon!!).

Thank you for helping us to create a wedding that felt authentic, FUN and exceeded all expectations. Thank you, thank you, thank you!“

“In my opinion, they bake the best rye bread in the state! Their REAL rye bread is delicious.🙂😋👍“

“Nice old gritty yogurt shop, a Chapel Hill staple. Yogurt/cones are great. The sloping, hand rail-less, sharp-edged brick steps are a death trap, no idea how this passes any city standards. But the yogurt is good and you get to watch people trip on the steps as they try to get in and out.“

“the food is AMAZING. the staff were very friendly!“

“Awesome all the way around !“

“The best thing here is the gelato. It’s super high end. Smoothies >$7 latte >$7. Served in to go cups. Not a ton of natural lighting, but some seating decent for working. The gelato is really nice actually, esp spicy mango.

Some outdoor seating.

I have had their smoothies and one of their lattes, Rocky Mountain latte. I asked for less sweet and it was still too sweet to finish.“

“Since I moved to Chapel Hill, Lucha Tigre has been my favorite restaurant. Their service and quality can’t be denied, but I am so upset that the Asian Glazed Chicken (my favorite dish) has been removed from the menu.“

“love this place! cool, inclusive atmosphere. great food and even better people!“

“We like pizza and a salad makes it into a nice meal. Their house salad was a good start - hmm, also healthy food! Then we chose the Quatro Formaggio (4 cheese) pizza - (they have quite a variety of different toppings) and we like it cooked crispy - and it was! The food was excellent, the service friendly, and the atmosphere very clean and pleasant. A wonderful accompaniment for a long discussion over food.“

“Delicious and hits the spot every single time!“

“loved the homemade pickles.. hush puppies and catfish!“

“Everything was excellent, from the food to the service. We will definitely be coming back again soon!“

“Wonderful meal! Tom, our waiter, was awesome!“

“I am in town and really wanted to eat healthy. This place was close and the young man who wanted on me was very helpful. I told him I had never been there before so he explained all my options. The proportions were reasonable, but probably for a grown man it might not be enough. I actually didn’t put any protein on my bowl because I’m a vegetarian so this was a great option for me. The flavor was wonderful. I think it was one of the best dishes I’ve ever had in a long time. They could keep the bar a little more cleaned up and the avocado was bad so I asked him to give me a fresh avocado which she did without any complaints . I will go back here and eat, and I think the prices are reasonable as well. Just needs a little your observation to the details around the restaurant. Keeping everything fresh is really important us to setting like this. I love it!“

“Love their shawerma/yeeros, soo delicious reminds me of back home. Store atmosphere and staff are excellent, highly recommend!“

“Absolutely love the food here, and the price is pretty good. The horchata is great and one of my go-tos here. Also, the desserts are legendary: churros are made fresh and the flan is one of the best I've ever had. Overall, this place has a great vibe and it's one of if not my favorite spots in Franklin street.“

“Mouth watering 🤤I really recommend“

“My birthday dinner was great!“

“Muy buen servicio un ambiente familia Mesera ;Estephany Ordóñez“

“Great selection, great service, great place! Your vegan wings are SO GOOD!“

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“Giving a 2 star for the food, because although it was very good our food was lukewarm warm to warm at the most. I understand they were busy because of game day, but it still could have been much hotter than it was and we are not ones to complain.“