50 Best Vegan Restaurants in Knoxville

“My husband and I visited this restaurant for our anniversary, and it was truly unforgettable! The food was absolutely phenomenal, every dish was bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. The service was just as impressive; the staff made us feel welcomed, celebrated, and well cared for the entire evening.

We're already talking about coming back again soon! Highly recommend to anyone looking for an amazing dining experience!“

“my boyfriend and i came here for the first time tonight and it was so wonderful. everything was incredibly delicious, probably the best food i’ve had in knox yet, and our server, katie, took SUCH great care of us! we will absolutely be back, many many more times“

“I love their tamales! I bought a wonderful bulk of them earlier this week.“

“😅Outstanding food, reasonable prices and friendly atmosphere.“

“10 out of 10 experience! The chocolate covered strawberries were huge and so very sweet. My family finally had the opportunity to try the viral Dubai chocolate cup, and we wish we lived closer to go back for more. The best part of the entire visit was the owner and her staff! They made my girls feel at home and gave them lots of assistance with picking out the best treats (so many to choose from). What a hidden gem 💚“

“BEST food, BEST coffee, BEST service, BEST atmosphere!“

“Fantastic girls getting it done! They should play Fail Army on tv,that’s funny.Not as many guys as you think watch sports at all.I know because I go there a lot.“

“staff was friendly and helpful made some great suggestions for someone who has never been there. absolute banger, fresh ingredients, modern take on authentic Italian Pizza, margaritas are class with plenty of modern takes on the menu“

“We visited for the first time today and had amazing food. We had the most helpful and friendly service! This place is so gooood! We will be back to try more soon. 10/10“

“First time in and it was amazing! Great food, drinks and service.“

“I took my son here for a birthday party, and he had an absolute blast! 🎉 There was so much for the kids to do, and the energy was amazing. I even had a great time myself playing some of the games and enjoying the fun hangout spots. Everything was clean, well-organized, and super family-friendly. We’ll definitely be coming back for more fun soon! 💙“

“Been here several times and every visit has been exceptional! Will continue to eat here and the staff and owners are very helpful, nice, kind people. A must do for all.“

“This place is AWESOME!! From the cleanliness of the place as well as indoor and outdoor seating, courteous staff to the incredible flavors of ice cream, donuts and I especially love the pretzel. The best I've ever had! the ice cream is so creamy and fresh every time I've been there! My whole and extended family love this place and my 16 year old granddaughter says the ice cream is the best she's ever had...and that's saying something! Everyone..please come and see what all the hype is about!!“

“the food was amazing. the service superb. eating as much quality meat as you want for one price? what's not to love? Definitely will be back next time we are in the area.“

“We love their macarons! Grabbed some while dashing through the mall- so happy we stopped! Duche De Leche, Dark Chocolate!! Mmm so good!“

“Yassin's catered the most amazing dinner for 100 guests and everyone was satisfied, even the gluten free people! they even took the time to garnish with hearts for our big day. they also delivered it, over an hour away, and arrives right on time. thank you so much! love you and your spirit“

“Mooyah...burger joint par excellence! Everything I have ever eaten there is fresh (prepared after you order) and perfectly seasoned. Service is friendly and engaged with the guests. But wait, there's more. I challenge you to try their chocolate shakes which are not dispensed out of a machine. I'd be shocked if you didn't say, "The best I ever had!"“

“Food was so delicious! Just needed bigger portions which was my fault for not asking for more food. But I especially liked how many different options I had for hummus. I really like their hummus. It’s so good!! It’s also kind of expensive here but it tastes good still so it’s fine :)“

“We have been going for about two months now at least once a week (sometimes more) we make the drive from Maryville just for the friendly people and a good cup of Çay 😎 absolutely love the Turkish food and service is always fantastic highly recommend“

“An amazing post dinner treat! Walked in, and I waited maybe 5 minutes or less in line. I order the Sassy Cow, and it was just perfect. Sweet cream ice cream, caramel, and chocolate was the perfect combo. The ice cream was really dairy, and rich. Would recommend for anyone looking for great ice cream!“

“Shout out to the bartender, Tara. You were absolutely phenomenal during our visit! Keep making those amazing White Russians!!“

“We ordered delivery from Saint Lucille’s last Friday. As a native of Louisiana, I give a thumbs up. My son got a blackened Shrimp Po’Boy. I got a muffuletta with potato salad, and hubs, got the Cajun beef(burger) Po’Boy. We also enjoyed the Hot Crawfish Dip. There is a bit of a creative twist to the food, but it is an awesome twist, indeed. Laissez les bons temps rouler! C’est si bon!“

“This is my first order with them, & they did not disappoint! It is SO delicious! The placement of the fruits in the bowl are even great! They sure did a great job. I didn’t know where they were located & they’re actually close to my home! Heck yeah!“

“Cava has a great variety of items to select from. The restaurant is clean and the staff is very friendly. You can build your own bowl with fresh ingredients. However if you know what authentic falafel tastes like skip their falafel.“

“Love this place! I get tacos hybrid street & American, with a mix of the salsa’s thrown on top. It’s amazing.“

“Absolutely delicious! We didn’t have one thing we didn’t thoroughly enjoy. I will be dreaming about those Brussel sprouts for days! Very very delicious food, the atmosphere is very inviting and cozy. Big plus that it was an LGBT friendly environment! ❤️“

“The best Asian restaurant in Knoxville!! Everyone is so friendly and the food is amazing“

“Chivo Taqueria is exactly what an urban tacqueria should be: tasty food, quaffable beer, attentive service. We ducked in early afternoon on a Friday for late lunch. Chivo Taqueria did not disappoint. Delicious, cold beer all around (Goat N' Hoes . . . how can you NOT order it?) and we were quickly served our appetizer of chips and guac (Chips not to be missed--never had chips before that really didn't need salsa, queso, or guac, but these didn't. However, our fresh guac did enhance them.) We ordered a variety of their tacos (Limp Briskit, Codfather, Clusterduck) as well as the deliciously seasoned Ground Beef Burrito, accompanied by sides of street corn, black beans, and rice. All were tasty and worth ordering again, but the Limp Briskit taco and black beans were standouts. We enjoyed people watching as well as the floor-to-ceiling bar. This place is a gem.“

“My husband and I had breakfast there recently, and it was a delight! It felt sort of old-fashioned to me, it was quiet the service was great, and the food was even better!“

“super good food and even better customer service“

“The food and service was great! we all enjoyed our food and the server was so good with our 4 year old son. She brought him rice to try because he didn't want to try anything. I high recommend.“

“This is by far my favorite ice cream stop in the whole world. No kidding they are the best. This location is really unique and friendly. Located in a large Victorian style house, Cruze Farm East Knox has plenty of parking, lots of indoor and outdoor seating, and a drive thru! The staff are attentive, friendly and enthused for ice cream. Make sure to sample before you decide and they have pints of their amazing flavors to take home.“

“We needed a burger and a quick old fashioned! This place was packed and they still turned out our food and drinks fast! The well whiskey was good too. I should have gotten the whiskey flight! Buffalo trace , welled reserve, Blanton’s, and to finish it off with some Taylor! Man, that sounded like a great choice! This is place is on my Must revisit!“

“Fantastic! I was completely stuffed and already wanted to go back! Phenomenal! My husband and I split the combination platter. Everything was great, but my 2 favorites were the chicken portion and the cabbage portion. My husband’s was the beef and the lentil. We found it interesting that we both ate until we were full, but neither of us felt bad.
The waitress was very informational and fun as well. Very much looking forward to going back!“

“Delivery is usually rocking, but not today. I’ll usually give a little slack when the order’s not right but I think you would want to know how your food is being represented. I ordered my favorite, the Farmhouse Hash. Maybe I’m being picky but I’m only comparing it to the same meals I’ve had before, which were excellent. First, either Avocado’s have shrunk to the size of a Kumquat or the cook could care less about what this meal would taste like. I got 4 pieces of avocado about an inch big. And they still had the peel on them. Second, I ordered Sour Dough as opposed to wheat because of nutrition guidelines I have to keep. I got wheat anyway, which was very tempting. My eggs were fried, not basted. I got cheddar cheese instead of goat cheese. We also received smucker’s packets instead of the home made jam, that we expected. So it just boils down to the quality for the price. I basically paid $30 for my meal. I don’t mind paying restaurant prices but I also expect better than fast-food. One more thing I would like your business to think about. I am a disabled, immune-compromised customer. I order delivery more than the average customer for health reasons. I don’t appreciate the lack of consideration from your kitchen staff. Just because I’m not there to ask the server to correct my order, does not mean it’s ok to slack off on your duties. It more than likely was oversight but still, I felt you needed to know what was going on. I do hesitate now, to order from First Watch. I’m just not sure I’ll get what I expect.“

“Bartender Ryan, was awesome. He delivered delicious sweet & savory cocktails and yummy small plates. Also enjoyed the salmon with crispy broccoli and rice. Comfy warm atmosphere .“

“Ate here and got great service and food. There was vegetarian accommodations. Delicious sauces.“

“Originally from WV, currently live in knoxville (2 years). Five years later, this is still my favorite place. Tyelo and Kyle are the best!“

“A+. The food was 5star plus!!!! Great server! Highly recommend!“

“Everything, food, servers and the environment!!“

“The banana pudding cookie was probably better than any actual banana pudding I ever had. I was going to only eat half, but couldn't stop! The dog loved the crumbs!“

“Delicious food, helpful staff. Had a great experience!“

“Very accommodating to make new juice. Sample too. Friendly.“

“We traveled from Cookeville 7/2/2025 to try Altruda's. I did not catch our waiter's name but he had glasses and reddish hair. He was absolutely amazing. The atmosphere is cozy but also gives speak easy/old world style vibes. We requested strawberry daiquiris but they said they were out of strawberries. The salad was the absolute best. The rolls were very good, but they were drowning in butter. Now the entrees were just ok. We were kinda disappointed. The cannelloni had too much cheese. It was kinda like a cheese soup with some pasta. The manicotti was ok, it was also drowning in sauce. We also ordered cannoli and tiramisu. They were both really good. The price for 3 entrees, a sweet tea, a sprite, 2 desserts, plus a tip was under $100. The prices are reasonable. Overall we had a good experience and we had food left over for lunch today. The experience was nice and we will give Altruda's another try when we have the chance.“

“Cashier was friendly, polite in taking order in the often high-stress environment. Very patient with first-time customer. I would go again.“

“Cafe 4 is a reliable place to bring family and friends. The food is consistently high quality and the service is always great. It's a noisy dining room so not as suitable for a romantic meal but for a business dinner, it can also work.“

“Everything we ate was absolutely delicious! Yassin’s is a special treat restaurant for my son and me.“

“George at Jeremiah’s does an amazing job for his age, and you can tell he really cares about doing things right. He’s got that kind of personality that makes people notice him right away—he’s funny, confident, and has a vibe that stands out, which makes the whole experience more enjoyable. Even though he’s younger, he already shows the kind of presence that makes customers feel welcome.

On top of that, George’s service is genuinely impressive. He’s quick, polite, and always makes sure everything is handled perfectly, which is why I’d call his service a 10/10 without hesitation. Jeremiah’s is lucky to have someone with his energy and work ethic on their team, and it’s clear he’s going to keep making a great impression on everyone who stops by.“

“Fantastic establishment. All employees are phenomenal“

“Best Thai food in Dubai, always a pleasure to dine here ☺️“