50 Best Vegan Restaurants in Knoxville

“I wish I could give service 10 stars. Kayden was exceptional. I celebrated my 38th birthday today with my family at Cafe 4 for a little brunch action before dinner later and Kayden was the highlight of my day. So kind, so genuine so thoughtful overall great service. Food was excellent and the outside patio was delightful. I definitely recommend and will most certainly be back. Thank you Cafe 4 and thank you Kayden!“

“Absolutely amazing food! Best pizza , best gelato!“

“Phenomenal experience at JC holdway! I cannot say enough about the exceptional service. Our waiter (Davin I think is his name) walked us through the menu with special tips and descriptions. He was spot on with everything. My favorite things were the egg in a bowl gnocchi and the bolognese. Everything came as a perfect bite when you put every single ingredient together. Fantastic wine selection available. The whole experience is worth the price. Highly recommend. I’ll be back!“

“Wonderful place. Food was great and has been improving steadily for years now! They have really found a great niche and have consistently provided something more intimate and enjoyable than a "main event" styled entertainment activity!

Wide selection of alcohol and fun craft drinks! The walls are lined with classic pinball and standup styled arcade games! The drinks seem thought out and are very tasty and the arcade games and pinball seem well maintained! They also offer console gaming opportunities through the TV's set up at various spots. Beyond the digital gaming they also offer board games and I have heard about events (unsure of what kind) being held here.

A wonderful place to bring friends and even children (although I would avoid bringing kids after the "bedtime" part of the day). Predominately a hip and younger crowd but I saw people of all walks enjoying their time there!

Parking: A huge parking lot that usually has near to front door parking

Kid-friendliness: Kids seem welcome and have a fun time here. I would consider checking the place out first or bringing children before 8 or 9 pm (depends on the parent since every one there was very friendly).

Wheelchair accessibility: There were two very close parking spots and 2 more only 80 feet away from the front door. There was a need to walk about 40 feet from the parking spot to get to a ramp (but hey there is a ramp!!). There are both low top and high top tables so there would be a place to sit, and the bathrooms (at least the men's) had wide stalls to accommodate access!“

“Great staff and great food!“

“Great lunch with our 13 month old on the patio. Delicious Muscovy duck two ways, burger, and chicken tortilla soup. Always a favorite!“

“So fire. Steamed bun rolls and spicy beef“

“I had the oyster mushrooms with collards, Mac or cheese, and sweet potatoes. All of it was bangin. From the healthier frying of the mushrooms, to the richness of the not cheese on the Mac, the collards were succulent and flavorful. For me though, the winner was the sweet potatoes! I dream about the sweetness of the sweet potatoes lol. I washed it all down with a ginger infused concoction and was thoroughly satisfied.“

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

“Great service, excellent food, terrific ambience.“

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

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

“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.“

“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!!“

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

“We went around 4pm today and had an early dinner. This is some of the best food I have ever had eaten. My wife tried a different stall and she immediately was like, “you win!” I will be recommending Rom’s to everyone I know, some of the best food in Knoxville. I got Rom’s Bowl and the Pakawra! 10/10.“

“Highly recommended! Don’t miss this place! We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and will be back!“

“Honestly, I cannot say anything BUT great things about this place. The food is absolutely delicious. It was nice to have access to true authentic Mediterranean food, and it actually taste legitimate. Will return over and over!“

“this is by far my favorite restaurant“

“Came here for dessert after a ramen dinner, and SO GLAD we did. I typically don’t expect much from tourist-y ice cream places, but this place is no overpriced tourist trap, it is absolutely the real deal.

First of all, the place is cute and I love the uniforms, very adorable! Second, the service was so nice, the young lady who took our order was very sweet and answered my questions about local goings-on. And third, the ice cream was so good!

We got an orange flavor with a maraschino cherry hard shell, and a plain chocolate flavor with a chocolate hard shell. The chocolate was classic and delicious, but the orange was what really stood out, it was literally the BEST orange ice cream I’ve ever tasted. It was sweet but also sour, which is something I always ask about with fruity flavors, they’re usually just way too sweet and sugary, but this one had that perfect tang to it. Our kid sized cones were too much for us two adults, so feel free to share one for two people or just get kid sizes each, it’s literally an enormous cone. Super reasonable prices.
We will be back!“

“Came here to eat after Firehouse Subs closed 12 minutes early. I walked in to Yassin's 5 mins before close and said, "are y'all still taking orders, if not I understand". She politely said, "of course" and took my order. We ate outside and they even gave me extra sauce after they closed, when I saw a worker going back inside and asked him if I could trouble him for some. AMAZING service, thanks so much! Life long customer before and will continue to be!“

“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!“

“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!“

“2 days in a row, 2 amazing meals.“

“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.“

“Made to order nothing pre-made. Authentic and Amazing tacos . Fresh corn and flour tortillas made daily . Salsa bar was great also they pack the fire away all nice and neat but add it to your tacos and elevate your experience ! You get what you pay for and this place is low key throwing down ?
I see so many people going to get chicken nuggets and feel sad that they don't know the street taco love hiding in plain sight ! Tell them Zan sent you and make sure you thank the man who makes your food .
P.s try to corn“

“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!"“

“A step above Chipotle. Get more, pay less. Good seating arrangement. Line out the door likely, I suspect weekend, sports event and during lunchtimes. Good quality vegan meal also if on a road trip coming through, plus gluten free is a bonus.“

“We went here on a whim, and we were super impressed. The service was very quick and friendly. The food was amazing, we had the meekatee and the red curry. Both were absolutely amazing, and we definitely will be back to try the rest of their menu!“

“This place was amazing! We went for Brunch on Sunday and had an amazing meal! Everyone was super friendly and helpful. And they have a RYE PALOMA. Need I say more??? We'll definitely be back!“

“The ladies are amazing also they are so on Point with their outfit and lipstick I wouldn't be able to get red lipstick ? on without it every where. I come in and get a chocolate peanut butter milkshake everyday after work.

Parking: Knoxville, Asbury Rd

Kid-friendliness: Yes

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“My husband and I are obsessed with this place! Don’t let the outside fool you, the food here is incredible and a must-try in Knoxville! My husband and I always split the entree for 2 and then get the amazing baklava. This is by far one of the best restaurants in Knoxville!“

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

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

“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 .“

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

“So yummy! Everything was fresh and delicious.“

“Went to a bicycle related event yesterday and it was amazing. It’s just the right kind of feel that I was looking for. There’s also a bike lane leading directly there from UTK. Love it!“

“Lovely atmosphere for a dreary Saturday morning. Every part of the experience was warm, quaint, and accepting. Service was calm and engaging. Food was just the right temp and coffee was outstanding! I love a hardy robust yet smooth taste. Jonesing for it right now.“

“We ate here for the first time this evening and had a great experience. The food was fresh and delicious, the atmosphere was perfect, and the service and hospitality were excellent. We will be back for sure!“

“Amazing first visit for hubby and mine anniversary on 5/28/22. Our server Konnor was wonderful and friendly, never felt ignored even though they were busy. Escargot was the best we’d ever had. Truffle fries to die for. Duo of duck and trout almandine fantastic entrees. Make sure to save room for dessert! Wonderful crème brûlée for myself and profiteroles for hubby (I did not try since am GF). Cocktails also delish although the whiskey sour could use some work/sprucing up. Can’t wait to return!!“

“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!“

“Our first time at First Watch was incredible! The breakfast tacos were a generous portion of delicious flavors which, frankly speaking, arrived with such speed and quality that our entire group pondered how it was accomplished! Take a few friends and enjoy a delightful brunch.“

“I absolutely love Kooky Cookies and appreciate what they’re doing for people who have allergies but still want to enjoy sweet treats! From our family who has a child with allergies, we thank you Kooky!“

“Is the best pizza I have found since retiring down here. Would highly recommend. People friendly with great service.“

“Best donut shop in town! The owner always goes above and beyond.“

“i needed a healthy lunch for 10 women...a book club lunch. Several of the ladies have strict dietary restrictions. vegetarian, gluten sensitivities, dairy and egg restrictions. what a great find to be able to make every last one of these ladies happy! Delicious options. 10 options, all accurately prepared with good speed. cute spot.“

“Great food and atmosphere. Beautiful old building!“

“Great place to eat and have wonderful service! Shoutout to my new favorite waitress Kielii Chacon!“

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