50 Best Vegan Restaurants in Melbourne

“What a gem of a find we found. We were looking for a caterer for our Mother's surprise birthday celebration for 40 people. The food was magnificent! All of our guests were asking who was the caterer. They all said they were going to go there! I hope they get a lot more business from our people. Well deserved praises for Cerrato's Italian Market! Food was delicious and they were so accommodating!“

“Celebrating my daughers early birthday with phenomenal pizza. My first visit and not my last!! Not only was our pizza delicious but our server Brittany was attentive and phenominal. She and my daughter share the same birthday!“

“We had been to the restaurant several times— unfortunately not since the pandemic kicked in. This was our first visit in a couple of years. It was amazing!! The food was great! The atmosphere was wonderful! We had Alyssa— who has the best personality!! She is one of few people who we really enjoyed talking to! Highly recommended!!“

“If I could review this place 10 stars, I would. I'm from Miami so ive been to nearly every brunch place. This place blows every single one out if the water. From the atmosphere, friendly staff, and food quality, I will make the trip up here just for breakfast. I had the cuban eggs Benny and it was cooked PERFECTLY. I also had a watermelon Mint mimosa that made me never want a regular mimosa again. Best thing about this place is that breakfast AND mimosas is served all day .“

“I came across this restaurant by chance. I was seconds away from walking into an Asian fusion restaurant. I’m glad I did! The majority of the plates we ordered and the Riesling wine bottle were on point. There was one exception, the Heritage Pork Chop. For some reason the pork chop did not come out as tender as explained to me by Brian, our uber-professional and extremely knowledgeable server. It didn’t lack flavor per se, but it wasn’t as tender as, for instance, the one I recently had at Black Prong in Bronson, Florida.However, enough with the negativity, and let’s talk about the positives: Baked Brie. It was point blank delicious, with the creamy saltiness of the cheese balanced out by the sweet currant. In the menu it’s stated that it comes with crostinis, but mine came out with pita bread and sesame crackers. Still, it was delicious.The Sriracha Marinated Flat Iron Steak had a very strong beefy flavor with the nice tenderness you would expect from a much more expensive beef cut. Despite not being crazy about the mashed avocado-potatoes, it was still a delicious and hearty meal.Brian, again…our server, was beyond knowledgeable and professional. He explained every detail about the plates and wines as well. I or rather we, wish we could have a server like that anywhere we went to eat. Aside from being very knowledgeable, he was also very humble and attentive to details.“

“We had an exceptional dining experience last night. The service was impeccable, and the food was truly excellent. Our waitress was fantastic and attentive, enhancing our perfect evening. We just returned from Paris, and this restaurant's food was as delightful as any we had in the City of Light. Highly recommend.“

“The food at Paisley Vegan Kitchen is absolutely out of this world! I’m not a vegan myself, but I would eat here every day for the rest of my life if I could! Portion sizes were fantastic and the food was so tasty!! I couldn’t finish my whole sandwich, so took it to go and it was equally fantastic on the reheat (which rarely happens at other places). Highly recommend the buffalo crispy chicken sandwich and French dip. Also the cupcakes are to die for!! Don’t miss out whether you’re vegan or not. This restaurant is amazing!“

“This place is great! FRESH and cooked to order and the temp I wanted. I got the maxi because I didn’t think and it was ginormous. It could have used a tad bit more seasoning but man it was delicious!! Highly recommend“

“Visite su hermoso y prestigioso restaurante, mi familia quedó fascinada con la delicia de los platos y menú. Indiscutiblemente nuestra mesera Estefania fue muy atenta y efectiva con su servicio.“

“Food was fantastic!! Never had Korean food before this. This was an amazing experience for such a quaint place. Loved it!!“

“Very great experience enjoyed“

“Food was quick and hot. I had the Yin -Yang (Bun). It was very good. Service was fabulous and very accommodating. We had a large party and our waiter was very patient.“

“This is the 2nd place ive found that has Bun Bo Hue to die for. Ive travelled all over the US and it is usually made more bland. If you like Pho you MUST come try the Bun Bo Hue soup. Take my advice and get a Bahn Mi sandwich and dip it in the soup.“

“Best place for pizza and friendly staff, our girls group love this place.“

“Are you KIDDING ME WITH THIS PLACE?!?!?!?! First of all, I'm pissed that ai've been living a mere 45 minutes from this place for the last 4 months and have not been here yet- but that's on me and I'm sure I'll make up for lost time, like immediately. All right, let's talk outside to inside- it's on the side of a two lane road and it kinda comes up quick so you gotta be ready to duck in to the parking lot real quick or you'll be making a much needed illegal u turn. There are about 10 spaces and a cute little outdoor patio with 4 round 4top tables, license plates galore for decorating and a few nice potted tropical plants. This place screams dive roadside stand that you will remember and crave, literally for the rest of your life. The menu, IS HUGE, I'm not counting but easily 100 ways to stuff your face and SO MANY VEGAN OPTIONS!!! They have the Impossible hot dog, the Beyond burger and even a vegan chicken nugget option!!! So, I walk in, there's a super nice woman on register greeting everyone and I can immediately tell it's her place, she just has the mom vibes- and I'm here for it. Oh, and did I mention they have BEER?!!! So, obviously, I have a crisp cold can of PBR!! I ordered a vegan Impossible Chicago Dog- yikes this thing is impeccably perfect. I'm writing this review as I eat it...Soft poppy seed bun, fresh sliced ripe tomato, chopped white onion, spicy sport peppers, relish and celery salt! The impossible dog is sliced and grilled and DANG, ya know what.... it was so good I'm going to patiently get up and wait in this huge assss line that just formed out the door to order something else!! Hold please.... OK I'm back- with the "KA-PAOW" which is basically a vegan Philly cheesesteak. It's got my favorite brand of plant based vegan beef "meat", my favorite brand of melted vegan cheddar, grilled onions & mushrooms on a grilled hoagie roll. Oh dear god. It's just, wow. It's huge, it's messy, it's greasy.... I'm druling while I'm eating it. I don't know where this bread comes from but I'm assuming they just drop it from a helicopter that flies down from Philadelphia every fkn morning in a gps guided wicker basket. It's crusty, chewy, hefty and it has the little semolina dust on the bottom. The Ambiance is perfectly fitting to the fare, the staff is incredibly fast and kind, the food is out of this world great. While I sat here (for an hour and a half) I saw probably a hundred people come and go, some enjoyed their dog slowly like me, some inhaled them, some just ordered fries but everyone and I mean EVERYONE was treated with kindness and they were all so happy with their food. After being that busy, all morning, and even though I sat quietly in the corner alone and kept to myself I was thanked, by name, when I left. This place does it absolutely right.“

“First time there and we really enjoyed the food and talking with Chef Kevin. It was just what we were hoping for, great Cajun cooking and great desserts made in house. We’ll be back!“

“Order at the counter, eat at your table. Great variations on hot dogs, with different sausages, bread, and toppings. Very casual. You can sit inside and look at the decor, or you can sit outside. It has 2 locations, each one with it's unique atmosphere.“

“The food and customer service is amazing!! The fish and plain rain fritter is delicious.“

“Food is always good. Great variety and large portions. I recently used their catering. 40 people, met with Jeff, he put together an impressive package for the money. He delivered and set it all up, rave reviews from our guests. Everyone loved it. I would strongly recommend !! Thank you PSB“

“great! loved my cheesy broccoli soup and grilled cheese sandwich. BF had Same soup and BLT and loved it. Will be back again! 100x better than any Panera.“

“Jao Thai Kitchen 914 W. New Haven Ave. Melbourne, FL 32901 4.5 Stars (I went again after this review and it was even better) Arg! I stared in disbelief at yet another Thai/Sushi combo place staring up at me from my random name generator. You have got to be kidding me. How many of these hybrid clip joints have sprung up as of late? They are beginning to look a lot like Starbucks...you know, one on every corner. This time, I was headed to Jao Thai Kitchen, located in a minuscule strip mall just east of Dairy Road in Melbourne, FL. My wait staff for this culinary excursion was none other than One. While I have it on good word that One is the loneliest number, I have to admit I appreciate the new identity of using a form or letter of their actual name instead of a random generic “American” name such as Mary or Sue. This is now the 5th Thai restaurant where I encountered this new nomenclature, which is a refreshing and positive change. I asked One for an order of their Jalapeno roll, some Chicken Panang Curry and a Tuna Hand Roll. One returned at a moment’s notice with our order and after snapping a few pics, I grabbed the Jalapeno Roll and commenced tasting. This exciting concoction consisted of tuna, salmon, hamachi, asparagus, cucumber, smelt roe, jalapeno and spicy sauce topped with avocado. Like all stuffed rolls, this one can trace its roots back to the California roll sans the obligatory fake crab center. I prefer this type of roll as I really don’t like paying for fish masquerading as crab. There was just enough kick with the jalapeno and spicy sauce to entertain one’s taste buds. Next up on the Big Boy’s palate was the Chicken Panang Curry. Panang Curry has to be one of my favorite of the Thai curries. It is mild, complex and sweet with a hint of heat. This was perfectly cooked, including the tender pieces of all-white meat chicken and Thai basil, carrots and bell peppers that were fresh and obviously sliced in the back. This brings me to my Sushi join barometer of the Tuna Hand Roll. I found this one to be better than most, but it's still not quite what you would find in a traditional Sushi Ya (shop/restaurant). The tuna was a lovely shade of red and the rice was steamed to perfection. However, I found it to be severely lacking in the traditional additions one usually finds in a Tuna Hand Roll, such as a slice or two of Gobo (Japanese Burdock root/carrot or, more often, plain carrot), watercress sprouts and cucumber. This was fine, just on the simple side. It would have been rather bland on the palate if not for soy sauce. The Big Boy says, “If traditional Japanese Sushi is not your thing, for whatever reason, or you are just hankering for a hunk of raw fish and are nearby, Jao Thai Kitchen can adequately fill that sushi void.”“

“Food is great, cafe is cozy, and staff is very friendly.“

“The Lemon Pepoer Chicken was really good. The chicken satay was very flavorful. The sweet and sour chicken was not good in my opinion. That being said, I don't think that means the chicken is not good. I think it is a healthier and cleaner version than what I am use to. I am accustomed to the sugary sweet chicken I normally get from fast food restaurants. I would order from Chez Quan again. It's a quality restaurant.“

“Delicious food and family atmosphere! Special thank you to Eden for taking great care of my grandfather!“

“Fantastic lunch specials! I thoroughly enjoyed my Panang Curry dish with chicken and lots of vegetables! The restaurant is small, quaint and has been here for a long, long time. Included with the lunch special is a cup of their soup of the day, and a spring roll. All of this for $9.95 plus tax!Vegetarian options: So many ways to combine vegetables with sauces, and Rice or Noodles.“

“Tely's is our favorite Chinese restaurant in Melbourne/Suntree. The food is fresh, flavorful and we are never disappointed no matter what we order. Some of our top dishes are: the eggplant casserole, the curried shrimp, the hot and sour soup and the pork fried rice. The service is always top notch too, we highly recommend dining there!“

“Cedars Cafe- Lake Washington-5-Stars Quickly becoming a local favorite, this gem of an eatery is beginning to make a huge splash in the local culinary scene. As with most fine dining joints (Cedar's is more casual, but the food is not), Chef Toni changes her menu with the seasonal availability of the freshest ingredients. As we have cruised on past summer and are now in the fall months, I thought it would be a good time to revisit a new favorite and see what Chef Toni did with her traditional, yet eclectically mixed menu. After being seated, I hungrily listened to my server rattle off the seasonal specials and began to drool. This should be extraordinary based on what my ears were telling my palate. After a few moments taking it all in, I asked for an order of Artichoke Shawarma, Fennel Apple salad, White Yam fries, Beat salad with goat cheese, Haloumi cheese, some kafta and an order of chicken thighs in a shiitake mushroom sauce. Relaxing in the pleasant atmosphere it seemed only a moment had passed when my server was soon approaching with my food. Setting it down before me, I drank in the beautiful artistry and scintillating aromas spiraling towards the ceiling as I reached for my tools of gastronomical destruction and got to work. After one bite of the Artichoke Shawarma I knew that once again, Chef Toni has hit a home run. After using the outside of the Artichoke for another dish and wanting to be a zero-waste kitchen, Chef Toni took the artichoke hearts, through some shawarma spice on them, and plopped them on some freshly made hummus. The tastes were extraordinary. The Fennel Apple salad is a misnomer as it should read Fennel and Shaved Apple salad. With thin shavings of apple over fresh greens, fennel, fresh mint and a "secret" ingredient of orange blossom water, this salad was out of this world. Used to cleanse the palate between courses, it more than served its purpose In pursuing the freshest ingredients, Chef Toni often comes upon once in a blue moon opportunities from her local sources. Case in point, white yams. Obtaining just a few of them from a local farmer, Chef Toni worked her magic and turned them into fresh white yam fries served with an herbed, homemade tahini sauce that was a sheer delight on the palate. They were like no fries I have ever tasted before. Moving on to the most pedestrian dish, if one can call a goat cheese feta and fresh beet salad with homemade pomegranate vinaigrette drizzled over it, pedestrian. With farm-fresh beets and real honest to Athens goat cheese feta this was amazing as well. It seems that Chef Toni never misses. She must, she is only human, but I have yet to catch her off her game. After a few bites of the salad, just to make sure I had the taste down, I turned my attention to the grilled Haloumi cheese. While this is a traditional middle eastern dish, Chef Toni took traditional and turned it on its ear. With some almond dukkah seasoning and fresh local honey drizzled over it, this cheese was a far cry from the stuff I grew up on. Talk about scrumptious! While the Houlomi cheese was a far cry from my childhood, Chef Toni's take on kafta brought me right back to it. Grilled in the oven, topped with fresh hummus with tomato and onions and topping a freshly made pita, this went straight to the little boy inside the Big Boy and made him very happy. With a delicate blend of herbs and spices, this dish alone was worth the visit. Sadly, this brings me to the last item up for review, the Chicken thighs in a shiitake mushroom sauce. What can I say about this without sounding like the proverbial broken record? Using locally farmed mushrooms and chicken, this dish taste farm-fresh and danced across my taste buds. The sauce was delicate, subtle and full of flavor while the chicken was tender, juicy and had to have been alive just a few hours earlier, it tasted that fresh. This place is 5 stars all day, every day. The Big Boy says, "Just go already!"“

“Backwater is an absolute gem! From the moment you step in, you're greeted with warm Southern hospitality and the aroma of freshly prepared delights. The Lemon Poppyseed pancakes are a burst of citrusy perfection, while the Bayou Benedict takes pulled pork to new heights. What sets Backwater apart is their innovative griddle tables that let you customize your pancakes. They also source locally which ensures every bite supports Florida's vibrant culinary scene. And let's not forget the super cool alligator skull chandelier, adding a unique touch to the ambiance. The service is always delightful, adding to the overall experience. If you're looking for a taste of the South served with love and a dash of quirkiness, Backwater is the place to be!“

“La Crepe is our families’ absolute favorite breakfast/ brunch place. The food is amazing, the atmosphere is fun and clean. The owners are fantastic and the service is 2nd to none! The BEST!“

“It’s good food at a decent price“

“The owner and workers are always so sweet and friendly! They have the best frozen yogurt and toppings, the shop is so cute!“

“Excellent service, incredible food, fabulous drinks. Ask for Anthony; he’s the BEST!!!“

“I enjoy grills very, very much dancing meeting new people and having a good time and that's what it's all about. Atmosphere is excellentParking: There are plenty of parking spots but it gets packed real fast. The place is a place to be. You get there early. You'll find parking and there's also disable parkingKid-friendliness: I go there dancing and you have kids on the floor dancing. They're well supervised by their parents and it's cute to see them dancing and enjoying themselvesWheelchair accessibility: Yes there is and wheelchair ramp and room for wheelchair on premises at tables“

“had the rainbow roll, Sea of Love and the Korean dumplings , all were great . the rolls were a very large serving , fish was very fresh . Would recommend“

“Just had the best cheeseburger ever at Metro Diner. Perfectly cooked, juicy and delicious! We also love their breakfasts. The service was excellent and friendly as it always is.“

“I absolutely love teriyaki chicken with fried rice and steamed veggies! They are in a great spot in Viera. It’s super clean, the staff is friendly, the prices are really reasonable, and the portions are definitely generous! Plus, there's ample parking so you won't have to worry about that.Kid-friendliness: Their kids portions are simply amazing and even the older ones would love it.“

“Incredible food, Some more rare dishes and really nice and attentive service. Spice levels and flavors were on point. I’ve eaten Indian all over USA and Florida. It’s Kinda rare to have all the classics but some specialty dishes that go as hard as this.“

“Great quality ! Quick easy and very clean“

“Thai Koji, 2330 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne, FL 32935 4.5 Stars Holy Rainbow Roll, Batman! Yet another Thai/Japanese combo hash house was staring at me from my random name generator. I have to fix this; all I'm getting lately are these places and Tex-Mex joints. This time, I was heading OTB to sample the fares offered at Thai Koji off of N. Wickham Rd. in Melbourne, FL. After being seated, handed a menu and assured my server would be right with me, I took a few pictures of the place and got ready to snap some of the menu. When I opened it, much to my surprise, I had committed a deterrational act. In so doing, I uncovered a leader in the Thai/Japanese cohort. As previously mentioned, I have a relative currently residing in Thailand. They have assured me on numerous occasions that two things you never find in a restaurant there are chopsticks and sushi. This place knew that and had two DISTINCT menus: Japanese and Thai, leaving little room for discussion. Am was our waiter for the meal and other waitstaff should take lessons from this man. He was exceptional in every category in which a server can be ranked. Well done, Good Sir! I asked Am for some Chicken Satay, Pad Kra Pow Stir Fry w/minced pork and a Lobster Roll. Sitting back and taking in the chill vibe, I wasn't too long before Am was seen returning with my feastage. I quickly dug in as the fusillade of fabulous fragrances ambushed my olfactory nerves. The Chicken Satay consisted of huge pieces of breast meat skewered, grilled to perfection and paired with a delicious Thai peanut sauce. The cucumber salad served on the side was fresh, crisp and delightful, consisting of freshly sliced and chopped cucumber, tomatoes and red pepper in a delicious dressing of Thai flavors. Next up was the Pork Pad Kra Pow Stir fry and this was also wonderful. The minced pork was tender, the rice was perfectly steamed and the side spring roll was a treat to my taste buds. The complex flavors in the Pad Kra Pow were executed flawlessly and stimulated my palate as only correctly prepared Thai food can. Moving on to the final item to be tasted on this foray into the sea of Thai/Japanese combo places, I direct your attention to the Lobster Roll. First, please take a peek at the picture of said roll. It is certainly a work of art to the discerning eye. With krab inside, fresh tuna on top and a wonderful spicy sauce drizzled to top it off, it looked far better than it tasted. I am fairly sure I got the last Lobster tail in the freezer as it came off slightly freezer-burned. If it weren't for that tiny, albeit important detail, this would have been a 5-star meal. The Big Boy says, "In a pool with a myriad of choices for Thai/Japanese places to dine, make a point to visit this one."“

“Went with sister from out of town. Ordered the fresh spring rolls without the pork (just shrimp). Very fresh and delicious. She ordered the Tom Yumm soup spiced to perfection and i'd ordered the vietnamese beef stew with egg noodles and a side of steam rice. Service was very accomodating and very pleasant. The food was extremely FRESH. Each time i've been in the area...service was pleasant and dining there is very relaxed. Food has been impeccably fresh!! Just dined there on Wednesday April 24th around 5pm. Such a wonderful atmosphere and fresh and wonderful dishes prepared!“

“Being from the UK I know about curry (British love Indian food) and this has to be the best place around. Tell Andrew to make Chicken wala wala! You are missing out if you have not been here. Great service great food. 10/10“

“I have been a regular customer at this Fujiyama for years the service was always good except for when I had this one particular waitress. When this waitress waited on me the long wait and cold food was a constant issue I never said anything about it until today when I had been waiting 30 minutes for my food and she waited on her male friend and proceeded to eat her lunch and I still had no food on my table I went to the front area and asked if I could pay for my iced tea and said that I was leaving. This waitress appeared and said what's the problem? I said the service was ridiculous I said I've waited 30 minutes while you served someone else and proceeded to start eating your lunch. This waitress said then said to me leave and don't come back! I asked to see the manager who appeared in nonchalantly said what's the problem I told him what she had said he said she has issues sometimes and if I come back in again he'll try to get me a different waitress. I will never return to this restaurant exclamation point I told him that I am in a management customer service position and would never speak to a customer that way. He just Shrugged his shoulders. By the way the waitress's name is Sadie“

“So yummy! Great prices, great atmosphere, great food.“

“We went to Estampa today for lunch on Mother's Day. Of course, because of this holiday, the restaurant was packed solid. The servers did a wonderful job in spite of probably being a little short staffed. And I'll never be able to say enough wonderful things about Olga. She wasn't our assigned server, but was so sweet and personable. She went out of her waybon several occasions to make surenwebwere being taken care of. She made the event a huge blessing.“

“We got in just in time to be the last table served this evening.All the lanterns had been closed down.Our Rainbow Trout dinners were great-- perfect way to close down a stressful day.Dietary restrictions: I was able to get the baked sweet potato without any of the "loaded" goodies. Thank You.“

“We had a beautiful Valentines dinner at Asado. Delicious empanadas & shrimp roasted corn soup. Perfectly cooked filet, topped with crab cake & jumbo shrimp. Ending our meal with a decadent chocolate brownie al a mode.The atmosphere, music, food & staff made for a perfect evening!!!“

“geez pizza was the best!!!great IpA selection.“

“I do like Blaze Pizza and usually go there monthly. I am diabetic and try to watch my carbs so have been delighted with their keto crust pizza. I could enjoy pizza without worrying about spiking my blood sugar. Today I was told they no longer carry ketoThis is a.big disappointment.“

“Good food, service and atmosphere.“

“It was my first time, so I was kinda awkward, but the service and food were delicious. The atmosphere felt like fun and family friendly.Vegetarian options: They have vegan ice cream!! And SorbetDietary restrictions: You could ask them for certain types of stuff you'd want to take out and they'd do itParking: There's a lot of parking, I almost got lostKid-friendliness: It just gives off a friendly atmosphere so kids won't be upsetted or see things they're not supposed to.Wheelchair accessibility: There are ramps, and if you get to the door, a worker will immediately open it for you.“