50 Best Vegan Restaurants near Upper Arlington

“Brassica has build your own bowl/pita/salad options with many fresh vegan choices. The roasted jalapeño cauliflower is really tasty. The hummus is excellent and the pitas were freshly baked and warm. They also had vegan tahini chocolate chip cookies which were soft batch style and yummy.“

“The food here is amazing. Lot of Pan Asian dishes, plus great sushi at very reasonable prices. Everything's fresh and delicious.

The service is below average in that you should expect your server to forget a simple request at least once during the dining experience. Because some people order spicier food, the servers should really pay attention to which dish goes to whom. Definitely room for improvement.

However, the servers are polite and very sweet. For what it's worth.“

“We were greeted and seated immediately. Then we sat, and sat, watching server after server go by without even a hello. Finally, Mason showed up, and actually, he turned out to be worth the wait. Friendly, attentive, and offered good suggestions. The trout dip tasted like trout (yea) and the toast was perfect. The vegetable club was amazing - golden beets, slice of feta. Truly a taste fest. The smoked old fashion was a unique take with the orange slice holding in the smoke a little longer.“

“We absolutely LOVE coming here for breakfast every weekend. We like to try new things, but our favorites are the Dutch Baby, the Cherry Kijafa Crepes and the Eggs Benedict! Everyone is great but we always love when Lianne is our server, she's the best!“

“Imagine my surprise and delight when I looked for a restaurant, near my hotel in Columbus, Ohio this evening, and found SOW! SŌW Plated was founded by people who wanted to demonstrate that brain healthy and mood supportive food could also be delicious. We had a wonderful conversation with one of the owners who is interested in what I am doing with both the Academy for Addiction and Mental Health Nutrition and Eating Protein Saves Lives. We then had an amazing dinner 🙂. Hopefully, we will find a way to collaborate.“

“Great place and flavorful food! First experience with the Chicken ramen and the staff was patient, accommodating and nice. Would come back again! Would love some rice noodle options though.“

“MOUTHWATERING. HOMEMADE AND AUTHENTIC. HIGHLY RECOMMEND“

“One of the best happy hours around! Also, sign up and get a free birthday dinner. Can’t wait until it’s warm enough for the outdoor patio.“

“It’s been a very long time since I received great service, so this is worth sharing We set out for a causal anniversary dinner and ended up at Tupelo Honey. They seated us without a reservation and our server was the sweetest person I’ve ever encountered. At the end of our meal she brought us each a free dessert for our anniversary. This is typical for most places, but the dessert came with a card signed by the entire staff 🥰🥰🥰 They also sent us home with Tupelo Honey pint glasses. Such a sweet gesture and keepsakes. Keep them in mind for your special occasions Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar“

“Just had Seitan's Realm for the first time after wanting to try for years. Absolutely incredible. I had the potato salad, mozahella sticks and the Rick Reuben. I will definitely be back. Edit: Also wanted to say I'm not vegan and I loved the taste of everything.“

“Every single time we have visited has been nothing less than wonderful. The environment is always welcoming, the servers are so friendly, the food is always perfection. We don’t get to visit often as it’s a bit of a drive, but are so grateful to have Portia’s when we have some extra time. Portia herself is quite an amazing person. I think she’s just a doll 🤗“

“Well yall have done it again! My wife brought back some crab cakes to Cincinnati and a bunch of other greatness! I’ve only had the crab cakes and they were soooooo good! Off the chain! We will be back soon!“

“I can’t say enough good things about this place. First of all, it’s entirely Vegan. I’ve been to Vegan restaurants all around the U.S. and Europe, and this is one of the absolute best right in Columbus! Chef Chad is just a cool dude. My wife and I got to meet him at VegFest and he couldn’t have been any nicer. We watched his show Top Vegan and because of all of this, we decided to make a trip from Cleveland to Columbus. We are so happy we did and this place lives up to the hype. The Vrunchwrap was delicious and it’s so good we are going to figure out how to recreate it at home. If you live in Columbus or are in Columbus, this place is a must! 6 stars if I could. Also, watch Top Vegan on YouTube!“

“My Husband & I are so grateful to Woodhouse Vegan for hosting & catering our intimate 40 person wedding in September 2022. My husband and I are both vegan, and found the prospect of finding vegan catering for our small wedding daunting. We were thrilled that Woodhouse, one of the best vegan restaurants in Columbus, was open to not only catering our wedding, but also hosting it! Carla & the entire Woodhouse team made our big day incredible!! They did a fantastic job communicating prior to the wedding- we spoke via email, text, phone, and in person at the Woodhouse space. They answered all of our questions & provided helpful suggestions for how the night should run. On the day of our wedding they were flexible and provided us the stress-free easy going atmosphere we were hoping for. Carla kindly whispered a few things in our ears as the night went on letting us know how the bar tab was doing and to check in prior to serving each course. We had so much fun! The entire Woodhouse team helped us craft a delicious multi-course meal that our vegan and non-vegan guests loved. Their drinks were also fantastic! They happily catered to a few picky eaters on the guest list, as well as provided some non-alcoholic options for our non-drinking guests. The atmosphere was gorgeous, as always, and we were thrilled to use both the patio and indoor space. With 40 guests the space felt lively but not crowded. We even had space to install a small archway in the patio for the ceremony. We’re so grateful to the whole Woodhouse team for all they did to make our dream wedding day come to life!“

“I love this place! The food is awesome.“

“one of my favorite lunch and snack spots downtown! fresh delicious food and wonderful staff!! Acia bowl 10 out of 10!!“

“Literally….one of the best, and I’ve gone to many across a lot of states. Reminds me of what we ate in the early 90s in Boston. WILL be coming back when we visit next.“

“Vegan options are clearly marked. The hummus was rated best in Columbus for a reason. It's amazing!!! Everything here is great. The falafel, pita, rice, all very fresh and spiced perfectly! The staff is amazing. Very knowledgeable and friendly. The owner is a great guy too. Never had a bad experience. True local gem in Columbus!!“

“Great service, friendly staff, nice ambience, great food.“

“My friends and I came here for my birthday for brunch and it was nothing but a positive experience. I am new to the area so I am still trying to find where to go for good food and drinks. Our server David was very good and always made sure we were happy. I will be returning-- thank you for an awesome birthday brunch! :)“

“Amazing Food!“

“My family and I had a great dinner at Layla’s Kitchen!! Highly recommend this restaurant- food was delicious and wonderful wait staff!!“

“phenomenal food. great atmosphere“

“Was very busy, but food was served quickly and was very good! Server was very friendly.“

“My husband and I recently visited fir the first time this past weekend and it is now one of top spots! The staff was amazing, the food was delicious, 10 across the board!“

“Great Chef, Great service, great atmosphere. I eat for a living and this definitely a hidden gem. Amazing ambiance in the Cellar where we sat ...... Everything was on point.“

“Delicious! So great to have a place like this in time. ❤️“

“best Lebanese lentil soup! I'll go out of my way to get carryout.“

“We were looking for a local sandwich shop after an afternoon at Cosi. We stopped here on our way home. Everyone was so sweet and the food was out of this world. I'd 💯 recommend this place!!!“

“Great gyros and fries ! Always very kind and quick service !“

“Best fast casual type of restaurant you'll find anywhere but at some point there needs to be a conversation about some of the staff at the short north location... almost every time I go I have an experience so odd it feels like I am getting pranked by a hidden camera. If someone were to tell me they're testing AI robots that work off a limited script I would understand, and also feel better about robots taking human facing jobs. Foods still fantastic and won't impact me from going at least once a week but the robo staff experience has happened too many times to not start the conversation about getting some humans back behind the counter slinging the best food in town.“

“Best meal I have ever truly experienced in my 27 years of life. I have no other words I’m speechless at this meal and experience. Wowzie wow wow wow“

“Joey went above and beyond for us on my first visit to Derive Brewing.. I’ll be back from Indiana as soon as the Turtleneck & Gold Chains is available again. Best Hazy I’ve ever tasted!!“

“Believe the hype, their bagels are great. The vegan cream cheese is also wonderful. Can’t wait to go back.“

“A wonderful date night experience with attentive service, large portions and delicious food.“

“Whenever I’m feeling exhausted or don’t know what to eat, Nile Vegan is the perfect go to. The food is always delicious, and I feel better after eating it. Every dish is great and the drinks are tasty too!“

“This is an established and an amazing place. It’s always good. The food and service is perfect.“

“We loved all the pastries we tried as well as the coffee! The staff were super accommodating so I could get the extra space for the milk. The chocolate pastry was exceptional and the barista recommended it, so good call!“

“Such a unique and comforting atmosphere with utterly delicious food!!!“

“Upon entering we were greeted by Jahlyia and she was so pleasant and helpful as we looked over the cakes.
She seated us and her personality made it obvious we had made a good choice to dine here.
In the past many of the servers were cold and dismissive but jahlyia made us feel welcomed and important.
Helpful with our menu selection and attentive to our needs. This girl is a keeper and makes the environment just that much better!
The food was incredible as always and the value makes it easy to comeback again and again!“

“Fantastic Stromboli’s and high quality to detail, give it a try!!“

“Had a quick lunch here while in town for my friend's graduation. This place was conveniently located next to the hotel where we stayed and the food was delicious. But I wish I had taken my food back to the hotel to eat. My hair and clothes smelled terrible after sitting at the counter and eating there.“

“Grabbed a late dinner last night. Food was outstanding (primarily the tabouli salad with beef shawarma.) Most outstanding, though, was our service. Caleb is a gem. He is so polite, charming and attentive. We really enjoyed him. Definitely will be back again very soon!“

“Always great service.
Parking can be difficult but usually not bad.
Neat concept with three floors, bars on each floor.
Rooftop bar is fun, library is neat, food hall has so many options.
Try a drink of the month.
Ask for Frank .“

“We went with friends On 3/29/25 to the Polaris location. First time visiting and it was slammed. Luckily we made reservations ahead of time. All I can tell you is the place is amazing in every way. The food was great and affordable. The service was 5-star. We will return! 👍❤️“

“Relaxing, entertaining & fun. The food is adequate.“

“I have eaten here a couple of times and tried something different each time. Everything is GOOD! Best ramen in town!“

“Fantastic food! Will definitely be back soon!“

“Amazing food! Hot, ready fast, and delicious! 😋 Drinks are amazing as well. Staff is so friendly!“

“the atmosphere is nice they have several locations and the staff is always friendly“