50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Appleton

“Madras Cafe is an absolute gem of a restaurant! The owner warmly greeted us when we came in. He asked if we had ever eaten there before and when we said no kindly explained the menu. He asked our preferences and made personal recommendations for each member of our group. The food was EXCEPTIONAL! I never write reviews but knew instantly I needed to share my experience. The foods were flavorful and the spices vibrant. I have to mention the coffee. If you are a coffee drinker, then you are about to be ruined for all other coffee. It was smooth and rich. Reminded me of French press but better. The prices are reasonable and fits into any budget. The owner explained how each dish was best eaten and shared a charming story about how his mother's cooking influenced the restaurant's menu. I have never felt so welcome and at home in a restaurant. I highly recommend.“

“We have been to Mateos a handful of times now and we have yet to be disappointed. the food is amazing, the portion sizes are huge and the service is always so friendly. I would give this place 10 ⭐️ if I could!“

“Under new ownership. I ate there with my wife, and my son and his wife. The food and service are excellent, everyone at the table agreed. We all had different dinners, a lot of depth in the menu. The guacamole is absolutely great. I can’t wait to try their food with Margaritas as well, we had flavored tea in the interim. A lot of restaurants are noisy inside yet this was not the case here. Next time we will try eating outdoors.“

“The first thing I liked about SAP was the friendly attentive staff. I sat at the breakfast counter today and my waiter was great. The second thing was the delicious food. The third was the avoidance of plastic—they used metal containers for condiments, cloth napkins, and paper boxes for leftovers.“

“LOVE this restaurant. I wish it was there when I lived in the area 20 yrs ago. I still get there a few times a year. I really enjoy the blackened shrimp tacos. The service has always been wonderful and consistent. The manager stops by the table a QUICK check in. That small touch means so much!! Yesterday I had the lemon cake for dessert friend's had the gluten free chocolate cake. We were all in HEAVEN!! My second time there a couple years ago we had a server who was maybe having an off day. I talked to the manager on my way out & he was sincere & grateful I had let him know.“

“Amazing restaurant! Great prices! Delicious food! Make sure to try their chocolate shakes. Portions are plentiful. Lots of great food at outstanding prices!!! Hidden gem.“

“Been a patron since about 2006, this place is simply the best for gyros!“

“Sangrias is my favorite Mexican restaurant with my favorite waiter, Miguel. We always have excellent customer service, the food is quick, large portions and packed with flavor.“

“We had the pleasure of being served by Willow last night and I cannot recommend her highly enough! From the moment we were seated, she was attentive, friendly, and genuinely caring. She anticipated our needs, offered excellent recommendations, and handled everything with professionalism and a smile. Her energy and dedication made our experience truly memorable. It's rare to encounter someone who combines efficiency, warmth, and professionalism so seamlessly. She clearly goes above and beyond for every guest, and her positive attitude is infectious. Any team would be lucky to have her in a leadership role, as she sets a high standard for service and embodies the best qualities of hospitality.“

“Best craft beer in the valley.“

“Excellent, friendly service, amazingly diverse menu, and truly delicious food. This is my favorite place for breakfast.“

“Everything about this place was wonderful. The staff are pleasent and knowledgeable, the atmosphere is great, and the food is fantastic! Our server was Sierra and she was so helpful with her recommendations.“

“Wow! Went there for my 1st time last night & everything was absolutely amazing! The atmosphere is lovely & the staff are great!! Everyone is so friendly! We spoke to 5 of the 6 surrounding tables 💜 Between the 2 of us we had: saurkraut balls, oysters, French dip sandwich, French onion soup, fisherman's platter with garlic mashed & chocolate flourless cake = delicious!!! They also have a ton of Gluten Free options, basically their whole menu plus desserts! Highly recommend & can't wait to come back!!!“

“Now called Brunch Box. Same as Schreiner's mostly, but new owner. Had a spectacular pot roast lunch with real mashed potatoes, not instant. Tender and 3/4 inch thick. Great taste. It was the special for the day. Prices are very competitive. There's an error on the menu for coffee. It's $2.50, not $3.50.“

“It's our go to good Asian food spot when we're looking for a dine in. We always get good service, I love their Phet Phet sauce, and I think their drink menu has the funnest names I've ever come across. They also serve coconut water that compliments most of their foods perfectly“

“This breakfast joint? Not half bad! Sure, it's a bit cozy, but the art and decor certainly added some charm. The grub was alright, didn't exactly make my taste buds do a happy dance. But hey, the staff were lovely and the place was spotless. All in all, a pretty decent experience.“

“Pretty decent place but if you've had hibachi at other places, it's not the same. There's a lot of nickle and diming, which I didn't really care for, but overall the whole experience wasn't that bad. I wish they had the full hibachi menu for just regular seating though because I really didn't need it cooked in front of me.

The sushi is delicious here. Very fresh. I would come back for this for sure.

The hibachi left a lot to be desired. The chef cut the shrimp in tiny little pieces for some reason so it was just unnecessarily overcooked. It was also the only thing seasoned correctly. It seems like the bulk of the flavor they rely on is like a ginger soy and butter, but it's missing some key seasonings. For example, many hibachi places will use garlic powder or garlic butter, which kind of brings it up the extra level. All of the food was kind of meh in terms of seasoning. Normally you can kind of make up for that with sauces, but the mustard thing they had was way too harsh, pungent, and bitter. The ginger sauce was basically what the food was cooked with already. I know yum yum sauce is not authentic, but this food kind of needed it. However, the chef did a good job with the cook of everything so it was still pretty alright. I also wish we could just sub for fried rice for half the price of adding it on. I really didn't need both white and fried rice. The price of all of the meats is really high. I've paid less in much larger cities. I also didn't understand why the shrimp is so much more expensive than everything else, but I'm glad I didnt get it in the end because it would've been overcooked.“

“Sai Ram is hands down our favorite restaurant in the area! Amazing food, great portions for the price, and friendly, fast service. The recent renovation looks beautiful too. Highly recommend—you won’t be disappointed!“

“Wow! Super impressed! Drinks were delicious, food came out so fast and was fresh hot and soooo good!! Waitress was super friendly as well!“

“Love Sals, it’s a family tradition & excellent every time 🍕“

“We just had a birthday party here on Sunday for our two 7 year old boys. We reserved a room with one of the party packages, which included a ranch hand, pizza, ice cream, drinks, gift bags and arcade cards for each kid, and very accommodating staff. Nick is always friendly and provides great service every time we visit.“

“I Love everything about this place“

“Very nice ..... have been there many times...5 star ... Also we just had our 1st carry out...very good...we will be back“

“Hands down the best pizza I've had outside of Chicago! The deep dish rivals my favorites from my home town. Can't wait to come back. Just wish I didn't live 90 minutes away. Kudos!🙌“

“Back in Appleton on Oct. 25th, visiting from Houston Texas. Always first on my list is to dine at the Red Ox. As always - never a disappointment. John and team continues to deliver high quality food and drink. Started with the King Crab legs- melt in your mouth. The Prime Rib - so tender you can cut it with a fork, In my opinion the Red Ox serves the best Prime Rib in the state of Wisconsin! Hat's off to Jordan (John's Son) his genuine hospitality with the guests is something special - hard to find these days. Don't forget the Grasshopper for your after diner drink. If your a Bourbon drinker make sure you try the Red Ox's private barrel select Elijah Craig, great before or after dinner! Johnny keep up the good work! Tommy T. from H-town.“

“Atmosphere was stellar and the food was delicious! They even had a great vegetarian selection! 🌱“

“Best breakfast in the Valley. Very friendly and welcoming staff!“

“Great food, great fun!!“

“Great fish , Wednesday-Saturday, not just on Fridays“

“Went to Wilder’s for the first time tonight with two friends. We ate at the bar and enjoyed BOGO drinks and 1/2 price appetizers. Everything was fantastic - including Thomas the bartender! Will definitely be back.“

“This is one of my favorite restaurants in the Appleton area. However, I was disappointed with the front-desk folks’ lack of creative thinking and can-do attitude. When I called before arriving, I mentioned the number of people in my party and mentioned that I will also need a high chair. He said nothing available inside but patio is open and lots of seats are readily available. When we arrived, he was right, nobody was sitting in the patio. Bad news came after we were taken to our table, “sorry, we don’t have high chair available for at least another hour!” I understand that this may happen, but why do you tell me 5 mins before I arrive that you have everything available? Very disappointing, but this is even more disappointing when it comes from one of my favorite restaurants and I had guests with me.“

“Stopped in on a recommendation, left with an eggplant Parm pie and yessir it’s good! Friendly chat with the owner and a great dinner! Try em out!“

“Wonderful food! Palak Paneer, and Lamb Masala are top notch! Their Darbar Vegetable Platter is fantastic - the Paneer Pakoras are always excellent! We have been eating here for many years, and it is always excellent, fast, and most of all, consistent!“

“The food was good, but wasn't worth the price. The steaks are overpriced because of the name. I think the worst part is you spend all that money and the only thing you get is a tiny house salad. For the amount of money you spend you should get standard side dishes. Good but grossly overpriced. It's a place you should go to once to say you have gone.“

“Holy hell this place was so good, 10/10 will be coming back. The taste is very authentic and I could guzzle the salsa by the gallon. The staff was also lovely and accommodating, and they deserve every dollar. Would recommend getting Empanadas de plátano, they are soooo amazing.“

“Went to dinner tonight and thoroughly enjoyed my meal. I had the goulash soup - great flavor! Then the Schnitzel Art Des House and the German Fries which were amazing. Can’t wait to return!“

“I held a baby shower in the Malt Room which is a very nice venue. Working with Beki the Event Manager, Hallie the Assistant Event Manager, and Hannah our attendant, all were wonderful!!! From the beginning when I booked my event to the day of, I was impressed with the customer service, very accommodating & responsive. Our food was all good and fresh. I would highly recommend!!!“

“The piano entertainment, the classic bar, the soup and salad, the main course, the large list of ice cream drinks. It was just a wonderful experience!“

“Thank you Mike and Brenda for bringing the awesome pizzas to our neighborhood Halloween party. I hope you can join us next year, so fun. Everyone loved the pizza so good 👍“

“The food here is always on point 💯 So happy they added PHO to the menu! That’s always our go-to dish including the crystal shrimp. My kiddos loved it and gave it INFINITY out of 1 😆 they said the food was FANTASTIC! This is also the only place in Appleton closed a little later on a Sunday that has pho on their menu as well. All other pho places are closed by 7pm.“

“Cleveland Browns fans here, we walked in 3 minutes before draft started and sat down at bar and was treated great. definitely recommend. food was good as well😁“

“Great Service and Delicious Food“

“If you like big, fresh eggrolls, you will be hard pressed to find a better place!“

“We came in with a large group of softball girls and they were willing to accommodate our group, were fast and on top of everything! The food was great, drinks were great, and the owner was super nice!

Kid-friendliness: The owner was so sweet! Our softball girls were trying to win ducks. She put in money for them and gave them some tips! She was super and very appreciative! Will definitely come back when we play in the area!“

“A regular compliment of beers with new brews several times a year. I also like that they change up the food menu on a somewhat regular basis and are often having daily / weekly specials.“

“This is a hidden gem in Appleton. Not only is the food delicious. The staff is also incredible. They help each other out to make sure you're taken care of, and are friendly and polite.“

“Always amazing!! Will definitely go back!“

“amazing food and amazing staff“

“Excellent food and service. Amazing meatless mayhem veggie burger/sandwich. Delicious sides (especially the homemade onion rings, fried apples, brussel sprouts, sweet potato planks!) Fresh tasty salmon. Great options for meat eaters and vegetarians alike. Had great service from the bartender and the outdoor dining area seating area is comfortable and relaxed. Highly recommend!“

“We were here at 3:30 pm, so it was very quiet. I saw someone complain about the cleanliness but it seemed clean to me even the bathroom.

It took quite a while to get our drinks and the waiter kept apologizing. I believe they were training staff at the bar.

As far as seating - plenty for big crowds.

Food - Pre-meal croissant with honey butter.
I ordered ribs with honey bbq, buttered corn and southern green beans. Everything was hot, cooked as it should have been and delicious. Even the corn had a nice crisp. The ribs fell off the bone. My rasp margarita was meh, I've had better.

Husband had grilled sirloin, loaded potato and green beans. He said it was very tender and actually very good. The raspberry iced tea was also great.

Dietary restrictions: GF options“