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.“

“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.“

“Everything was super delicious. Only "complaint" is that the rolls were too big and hard to eat. Whole section of clearly marked vegan rolls to choose from. Lots of vegan appetizers too that weren't marked vegan but waitress was helpful in letting us know. Note that miso soup is not vegan.“

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

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

“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!“

“Thanks Rodney P for a great dining experience!“

“Amazing vegan food cooked by a kind and generous soul. Healing and love in every bite!“

“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!“

“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🍄“

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

“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.“

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

“Great chicken and love the chicha morada“

“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.“

“I visited this ice cream shop and it was amazing! The rich flavor blended perfectly with sweet, creamy undertones, and the bits of chocolate added a nice touch. Definitely a unique and indulgent treat. Highly recommend for anyone craving something different! I couldn’t believe I enjoyed it as much as I did given how cold it was outside!!“

“Food is absolutely wonderful here. I had the sauced up fries and southwest tofu wrap previously. This time I’m indulging in the rabbits delight flatbread. Super flavorful. The pesto was also on the sauced up fries. Pesto and cashew sauce is to die for.“

“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 🧋 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️“

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

“The Globe is one of my go-to, favorite restaurants here in Madison. I highly recommend their Chili Buff and Korean BBQ with Rice (I've heard the Korean BBQ Noodles are awesome as well). I've had their vegetarian and chicken variations, and both have been flavorful, well-cooked (the chicken is very good and doesn't have chewy or "ick" textures). They're also very helpful with allergy restrictions, including peanut allergies. Additionally, they have extensive vegetarian options and alternatives for their menu items. If you haven't gone here before (delivery, carry-out, and/or in-person dining) I'd definitely recommend trying their dishes!“

“Man oh man this place is good. I wasn't surprised when I saw the boston fish market truck out front delivering. The math maths as the kids say.

I really enjoyed the king roll and the teriyaki shrimp. 10/10 will definitely be back.“

“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!!“

“Great atmosphere, service, food and drinks. Glad to have found this place!“

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

“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.“

“This is one of our favorite places in Madison. Every single time, the food is delicious, the staff is full of smiles and always willing to go above and beyond. 10 Out of 10 recommended.“

“Good food and nice place!“

“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!“

“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!“

“The Tom Yum is amazing AF“

“Thee bombb, 💣🔥🔥10/10 recommendation“

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

“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!!“

“Doughnuts are amazing. My family showed up on Friday night after getting some pizza. The workers there, a husband wife combo, were amazing. Not only were the doughnuts amazing, the workers laughed and joked with my 4 year old son. Showing him all the doughnuts they had in stock. They even gave us 2 free doughnuts to take home for tomorrow. I will be buying all doughnuts from here from now on. 10/10“

“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!“

“Really awesome IPA selection!“

“Love this place when I ate here first time with friends. I came back on my own after a dentist appointment. Service was warm and friendly, their bbq meatballs are phenomenal. I had a noodle dish that totally hit the spot. This place was just what i needed. Thank you for staying open in the afternoon and I enjoyed my meal very much. Even 2 days later I'm thinking about how wonderful this place was to dine in. I hope to return when I get to Middleton again to dine again.“

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

“Authentic Korean served in a cozy space.“

“my favorite place in Madison. service is always so friendly. I loved this place even when they were at the old location. I am so happy they have been so popular and recognized in the new location; they absolutely deserve it.“

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

“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!“

“I was visiting Madison for three days and looked for Peruvian food and found this wonderful restaurant . I ordered “lomo saltado” , “causa” and “chicha morada” …absolutely delicious everything. I really recommend this place.“

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

“Delicious food, good drinks, and a great service. One of my favorite places for Sunday brunch. Highly recommend!“

“Love the charming European Grand Cafe vibes. An abundance of outdoor seating is available. Our server was very attentive and had great recommendations for drinks and food. One of the smoothest bloodys I have had. Food was absolutely delicious! What a great spot for brunch and enjoying a view of Madison.“

“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!“