50 Best Vegan Restaurants in Madison

“My husband and I ate here for our fifth year wedding anniversary. It was absolutely perfect. We sat at the bar which gave us an amazing view of the kitchen. The service was impeccable. The food and drinks were sublime. The atmosphere is so warm and inviting. It was one of the best meals we’ve had in Madison. We will definitely return!“

“Classic must try pizzeria. Absolutely delicious, they come up with great pie ideas and they are ALL hits. Their service is impeccable and their excellent cocktails give the experience the cherry on top . To add to that the prices are super reasonable. Great atmosphere, can't recommend this enough. It's become a go to return spot over the years, wether I go for a nice dinner with my partner, or getting "fancy" pizza and drinks with friends, this is the place to go.“

“Absolutely amazing. The sushi is so fresh and the flavors are unique and delicious. I’ve come here a hand full of times for special occasions and it never fails to impress! The cocktails are also phenomenal.
We love!! Highly recommend.“

“Hearty farm to table food at a reasonable price. Great tavern atmosphere that got loud and lively after 7pm. While the menu is tilted towards pork and charcuterie there are plenty of vegetarian options. Menu was very seasonal, so we
Loved that.

Portions were huge, in my opinion, for the price. (Compared to hometown Portland, ME)
We split the bouillabaisse and a salad and it still seemed like the portions were large. Big wine list. Did not try cocktails but they looked creative and colorful. This spot will certainly be on the list when we return to Madison.“

“Tiger roll, butterfish roll, these are the must try!“

“Everything was fantastic, definitely exceeded my expectations. Flavors were well balanced, ingredients were fresh. Will definitely go back.“

“I have now eaten here 3 times and appreciated the food every time. What stands out beyond very tasty food is their attention to detail and service. We ordered a gluten free entree and added mushrooms (marinated so not gluten free) - they labeled the dish identifying what was gluten free and what wasn’t and just in case packaged the mushrooms separately.

I called multiple times with questions and they were always kind, patient, and provided genuine recommendations and insights. It is a pet peeve of mine when restaurants/servers don’t feel comfortable providing an opinion.

I would highly recommend. Also, my two children tried three different items and provided their approval as well (not a typical experience as of late).

Addendum 7/10/2025
I ate here with friends and tried the Dan Dan noodles. It was spectacular with so much flavor, spice, and not to make a dad joke out of it but what I imagine is the taste umami. I will be returning for this dish. The rest of the food and drinks remained excellent.“

“Good drinks menu but the food was so-so. Flavors unremarkable. No information on the menu for those who are lactose or gluten intolerant which is easy to flag on menus these days. And the random delivery of small plates, which was to be expected, could have been a little bit more even for our table of four. And worth letting us know, when we order, which dishes might take quite a bit longer to prepare and deliver. Nice ambiance and good lighting. 3/5.“

“One of the best spring rolls I’ve ever eaten! Deeeelicious!“

“I have been wanting to try your food since I started following you. Everything you prepared is so full of flavor. You can feel the energy that put into your dishes! I litteraly had to do a double check of the menu that it wasn’t actually chicken! I had the Caribbean platter and I can’t wait to try everything else!“

“Thanks Rodney P for a great dining experience!“

“I ordered takeout today for dinner tonight and everything I had was delicious! I ordered the Shrimp Poboy with Mac-n-Cheese, Carolina Reaper Drummies, and Cheese Curds. I of course had to have a bite of everything before driving home and ended up putting it in the trunk so that I wouldn't eat it all on the way. Everything I had was very flavorful and drummies were excellently spicy! Even though it was 5 hours ago now, I have to say I think everything traveled well and was just as tasty as my first bites. The menu is big with a lot of options for every kind of eater. My only regret is not getting more! I can't wait to go back and try the Reuben and Gyro!! 10/10 Highly Recommend!“

“Always amazing here. Food , atmosphere, staff, and great cocktails to boot.“

“Dined here for lunch today and loved the vegan options! Menu is clearly marked so we didn’t have to modify anything, which was highly refreshing. Shout out to Living on the Veg sushi set and the crunch salad, both solid choices. Bright and welcoming interior, with equally welcoming staff! We will be back again and again. Take no shiitake🍄“

“I love this place, I love to sit at the counter when I go Ogdens for breakfast. As a person who loves engaging in conversation with others, I take great joy in striking up a conversation with a total stranger, and only to discover we’re not strangers, we are friends who have met for the first time. The staff are amazing, super attentive and kind. Oh and the food, that’s amazing too. Ogdens, a neighborhood Gem on the near north side.“

“Delicious food, cozy atmosphere, and very nice staff.“

“FIVE STARS FOR FANNIE (FANNY?)!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ best ever“

“everything was amazing. the spices, the flavors, and the iced coffee... next level. it will not disappoint.“

“I got the banh mi, and it was delicious. The tofu in it was really nicely prepared — it had a great chew and beautiful golden sear. The mushroom pate was also great! I got the fries with it, and those were delicious and perfectly salted. And it was a great amount of food, especially for the price! The staff I encountered were also so very friendly and super helpful. I’d come here all the time if I lived here. There’s so much variety on the menu too!“

“Highly recommend!!! Great place!!! Very beautiful ambience 🤩 so awesome I’d recommend everything as they have a lovely menu with delicious foods and beverages especially love their Boba 🧋 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️“

“This cafe has many delicious options for food. It however does not have celiac safe options. The cross contamination is too high. They do note this if you call them by stating that they can't guarantee there isn't. But I would not eat here if you have celiacs because I did twice and it made me incredibly sick. Again the food in my opinion is delicious, it just isn't celiacs safe.“

“Great chicken and love the chicha morada“

“Service during happy hour was perfect. Loved Kate❤️“

“Muy buena comida muy acogedor ambiente muy tranquilo me encanta,“

“First time Celiac visiting and oh my gosh.... best gf bakery I've had and there isn't a worry that I will get sick because it's a dedicated gf facility! Staff was super friendly and if it's your first visit, you even get a free sample of their fab chocolate. Will definitely be back!“

“I absolutely love this place! Their mushroom paneer momo with red jhol soup is my favorite fish. So are their bhajiyas. We always get them when we go there. It’s always peaceful and quiet here. Lots of vegetarian options. The ambience is great. Also…great location!!“

“Donuts were amazing but the staff was even better!!! So friendly and welcoming!“

“Fantastic authentic Korean food, and super nice folks. I go there every time I visit Madison.“

“I’ve been here about10x and have never been disappointed . Lots of yummy veganized options of classic meaty items“

“My partner and I were by Batch Bakehouse yesterday and are new to the area, so decided to stop in. It was the end of the day, so immediately the employees were apologetic about the "limited amount of items available". There were PLENTY of items available and every one of them was absolutely delicious. We were able to try their butterscotch chocolate chip bars, salted caramel brownies, and two of their cupcake flavors. We are typically not dessert people, but absolutely cannot wait to return, due to the unparalleled baked goods and the exceptional customer service! I wish I had gotten the names of the people who helped us, so whoever was there at 1 PM yesterday thank you!!“

“Absolutely amazing food. I almost cried from the flavor bringing me back to my childhood. Brought our leftovers home and I think they got even better. We will definitely be back.“

“I had the lunch enchiladas and they were the best I’ve had in a while! True authentic Mexican flavor and style!“

“I hired Beef Butter BBQ for my wedding and they did a FABULOUS job. The food was to die for, the employees extremely helpful and kind, and I could not be happier!“

“Good food and nice place!“

“Good stuff. Worth stopping in for sure!“

“I wish I had taken this photos of the food before I dug in. Delicious chilequiles, and even better ranchos huervos. The food is extremely fresh and flavorful. It's a unique take on something I've seen in every form, but they get it right with little surprises in every bite. Do yourself a favor and get the orange juice. The fresh sweetness really helps stabilize the slight spice and heaviness of the food.“

“One of my favorite foods is pastys, I was excited to learn about this place, otherwise you would find them normal in the u.p area of Wisconsin. All of the varieties are great! Had the chicken tikka masala one today, was awesome! I do like they wrap it in foil, because my 40min drive home it's still warm!“

“Very creamy, rich, and good ice cream. Lots of flavors with cool names and reasonable prices. My favorite in the whole world was Mint Chocolate Ribbon which is discontinued. It is SO much better than mint chocolate chip which was still good. Please bring it back!“

“The Tom Yum is amazing AF“

“Pretty decent spot for an intro to some Vietnamese dishes.

Sometimes the Pho can be the best in town. Sometimes it's not as great.

The owner/family that run and service the restaurant are fantastic. Always a pleasure to interact with and they take their business seriously. Other servers are just okay, nothing to complain about really.

Wish the place had a bit more space, because it can get busy at certain times.“

“Just kept saying how delicious it was the entire time I was eating. I got the pesto sandwich and they were super friendly and easily accommodated my dietary restrictions (no dairy/vegetarian) without any issues. The pesto is delicious and the sandwich wasn’t too heavy, perfect way to start off the day!“

“Our waiter was very polite, kind, and prompt. The food was a cut way above a typical ethnic food restaurant. Very unique as well as delicious choices. Definitely ranks at the top of my list of places to dine. Five stars!“

“Long time favorite that never disappoints! My go to menu items are the Nachos Mexicana and Enchiladas Verdes… yum!“

“Really awesome IPA selection!“

“After 29 years of living near Madison, we finally went for dinner last night. Everything was delicious- mocktail, bruschetta, both pasta dishes (mushroom truffle & sausage rigatoni), as well as the light, fluffy desserts (butterscotch pudding & cheesecake with rhubarb/strawberry compote). Super happy our waiter, James, sent us home with an extra baguette & recommended making French toast - which we did today! We’ll be back with friends and recommending to others!“

“Friendly neighborhood coffee shop. The coffee is robust; the atmosphere is mellow. The back patio is a quiet, relaxing hideaway.“

“Ate at both the Downtown and the Middleton locations within the same week. Delicious food! The chicken was moist and the Chaufa rice was super delicious and filling! My wife loves getting the Purple Corn drink too. With such a huge menu, I think I’ll be trying something new next time for awhile!“

“Always amazing salads and great service too. Love to eat here when I am in town. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“They have very good food but the staff makes peanuts and is hungry for tips. I usually try to tip 20-25%. However one time when I got the bill it was way more than I had expected and I didn't have the funds to leave a tip. I felt really bad. To top it off I was told if I couldn’t tip better. don't come back. I instead of 2 drinks costing $13.00.(like the other businesses on the block)The bill was $21. I would have been leaving at least $5, but now I couldn’t. I feel the staff is a bunch of snooty college students, living off their rich parents dime.“

“I had a great experience at Poke It Up! The poke bowls were fresh, flavorful, and customizable with a variety of toppings and sauces. The ingredients tasted high-quality, and the portions were generous for the price. The staff was friendly and efficient, making the ordering process smooth. The restaurant has a clean and casual atmosphere, perfect for a quick and healthy meal. Highly recommend if you’re in Madison and craving poke!“