50 Best Vegan Restaurants in Lexington

“I'm sad to say that I missed out on eating here for a few years, but I'm excited to be a regular customer again! This food is so delicious, and there are great vegetarian options. The staff are super friendly. Even other customers were helpful and enthusiastic in describing their favorite dishes as we stood in line. I look forward to returning again and again!“

“The food is always awesome and the staff are so nice! I'm always super impressed by how affordable and consistently delicious this food is. The staff also seem to be pretty relaxed and happy which always says great things about a business.“

“Carson's is one of our favorite places to go for a company lunch or when treating a client. Their food, atmosphere and service is a 10/10.“

“My husband and I booked Crank and Boom's catering services for our wedding in April, 2024. We enjoyed the ease of communication, getting to select four flavors including one to accommodate dairy free guests at our wedding, and their professionalism throughout the weekend. They coordinated with our venue directly to organize supplies drop-off and pick-up, and made a colorful custom sign for our event!They were extremely nice to our guests and everyone raved about the ice cream. If considering an alternative or accompaniment to wedding cake, Crank and Boom is top-notch and a great local business to support. Thank you so much for everything!“

“Best food I’ve had in Lexington so far!“

“Great experience!! Food was exceptional and environment was enjoyable!“

“Amazing flavors. Everything is delicious!“

“Great brunch menu. Delicious food.“

“Best in all of KENTUCKY. BEST TASTE EVER, SUPER CLEAN AND AMAZING STAFF!!! 5 STAR EXPERIENCE EVERY-TIME!!!! A place I will bring my kids and their kids. A great place for family gatherings and friends alike to eat and enjoy. Don’t miss out from the chicken étouffée, to the amazing jambalaya. There’s not a dish that you can go wrong with. Please do yourself a favor and go and enjoy. The dishes are large and very very very tasty.“

“I love Osaka! I've been eating here for years, and I've never left disappointed. The food is always tasty, no matter what you get, and the staff is super pleasant. My co-workers and I used to roll in here with a crew of 6-8 people on a regular basis, and the staff always recognized us. Even when placing large orders, our meals would arrive quickly.Parking: Sometimes the parking is not great. The restaurant is located in a little shopping center with some other restaurants and businesses, and the parking lot is often packed as a result.“

“Had a great lunch. Our server, Travis, was excellent. He answered all our questions. The cappuccino was delicious. Great experience.“

“Agave & Rye is the best taco restaurant in Lex! They have the tastiest, most extravagant tacos! This is a great environment to try something new and have a few drinks with friends. Highly recommend ordering their Epic Queso Dip, the best queso dip in town!“

“Outstanding food and service!“

“Cole’s is a beautiful dining experience with educated staff and a lovely menu!“

“Ordered takeout and it was delicious! Large portions and perfect balance of textures and flavors. What a hidden gem.“

“Great service and food is excellent“

“Stopped in with my partner last Monday afternoon- our first JM experience. In short, the food AND service were first-rate. The manager struck up a conversation without being pushy... rare AND much appreciated! We had cold subs this time- after the next visit(steak&cheese), I will review in more detail. 2 new happy customers!!“

“We just left here!! Was an amazing place!! The food and staff were great!! May God continue to bless you all!!!“

“Great environment and the shrimp and grits are to die for!“

“Blue is always solid. It took quite some time for out waitress to come to the table. She did have a party so I understand a little but she didn't even tell us or get drinks. I had to ask another waitress where our waitress was at. Food came quick though and it was well made.“

“Stop by for breakfast they did not disappoint. My Shrimp and grits was flavorful with charred sun-dried tomatoes, andouille sausage! My husband got his usual 3 eggs over easy, sausage links, potatoes and toast with coffee. Service was attentive and pleasant.“

“Best home.ade cheese cakes l have even eaten.“

“Such a pretty outdoor eating area plus a greenhouse indoor area. They have awesome food and drinks, plus many vegan options. Perfect place to grab a coffee and work outdoors on a spring day!“

“First time in, on a recommendation from a friend, and I will definitely be coming back! The coffee is strong, just how I love it, and the food is delicious! Atmosphere is just wonderfully chill, and I can't wait to come back for another visit!Dietary restrictions: Had lots of options for milk substitutes and sugar-free flavors if needed“

“Great staff and even better food. Need I say more?“

“First time here. We had donuts and breakfast sandwiches. Both were really good. I thought these would be a heavier cake donuts when you see them, but was very surprised when I bit into one. Definitely not a cake donut. They are a layered and not heavy. We definitely enjoyed them!“

“Wonderful staff food was excellent.“

“Waitress was AMAZING! Pumpkin pancake is the BEST ever!!“

“excelente servicio y atención. comida muy rica y mucha variedad.“

“The baked goods were delicious, and the owner was so, so sweet and helpful! I tried multiple different things (the cookies, baklava, and cake), and they were delicious. Really comfortable atmosphere as well. Great place to grab a cup of coffee and pastries with friends!“

“Love the vibe and the food here. Casual and classy, with a very well done upscale burger. While I enjoy seeing burgers that are different, if given the option I will always go for a classic cheeseburger and this place doesn’t disappoint. Well cooked and with proper proportions to meat, cheese and bread. Fries are good (a little chewy for them to be great) but the ketchup hides that well. The chili is a sweet with cinnamon flavors which can be off putting if you are expecting a southern chili, but a very good one if you like the flavors.“

“Best meat and 3 in Kentucky!“

“I can't say enough about how great BabyCakes is! My family and I order from this business every chance we get, and some of my friends have become customers too because they loved the cupcakes! Everything they make is so delicious, it's hard to choose favorite flavors. We also keep coming back because of the many options for family members who eat gluten free and/or vegan. Seriously, the owner is a cupcake queen - if you order here, you'll probably be a repeat customer like my family!Vegetarian options: Obviously most cupcakes are vegetarian, but there are also plenty of flavors that can be special ordered in a vegan versionDietary restrictions: She can do gluten-free, vegan, and both. Tastes just as good as "regular" cupcakes! You wouldn't even know.“

“Great pizza great ownership! A great place to get great pizza! Did I mention it’s great?“

“Joella’s is the best! My son has an anaphylactic dairy allergy and have had an extremely hard time over the years finding a safe place to dine-out with him. Joella’s is the place! He is able to eat and enjoy without worrying. Wonderful place and we highly recommend.“

“Quaint, but popular cafe and market. There was a small line ahead of us, but it moved relatively quickly. There were market items and baked goods upon entry, but we didn't purchase. We ordered artichoke appetizer, two po boys and beingnets. There was a full house, but we found seating in the back. Food arrived promptly, hot and fresh. Everything was to our liking and we enjoyed the view as this is situated between two pastures.“

“All I can say is I arrived hungry and left stuffed having eaten so much because I couldn’t stop eating the food it was so delicious. I got one of the soup curry specials and it blew me away. I was not expecting it to be that good but I was so full leaving, my stomach hurt for the day after. Lots of rich flavors and the serving size was too much to handle (in a good way). Thoroughly enjoyed our time and would love to go back someday.“

“Everything was so authentic and has that made from scratch taste! Delicious.“

“I visited for the first time today for the lunch buffet and decided to get a small amount of every dish offered as my experience with Indian cuisine has been sadly minimal (first time living in an area with this option). The staff was welcome, the service impeccable, and I am not exaggerating when I say I loved every single thing on my plate. This is my new favorite and I plan to come back often. Highly recommend!!!“

“More seafood options, like octopus here and very good“

“Our entire family loves Masala. We have been dining there since they opened. The staff members are friendly and warm and the food is so delicious I’m drooling a bit just typing this.“

“Super cute inside. Locally owned. Staff is super friendly. Parking was no issue on the street right outside. A few tables outside too.“

“If you like Cole’s you’ll love this place. Excellent food. Great service. Nice atmosphere.“

“excellent food. one of the best pizzas we've had in Kentucky hands down. freshly made, super quick and always delicious. staff are amazing with kids and friendly and entire place is super clean and relaxed and comfortable. highly recommend“

“Hunter our waitress was awesome. Food was delicious.“

“I've had problems here before (take our not as ordered) which they resolved well. We've eaten in a few times since then with good results. The dining room is almost fine dining, except the Uber eats drivers constantly coming in and out.“

“Everything on their menu is delicious, always love coming to Moody Mike's!“

“From the outside, it really doesn't look like much. They have their menu and pictures of their dishes plastered everywhere. Upon walking inside, there's a fish tank with large goldfish and koi fish before you get inside the restaurant. The entranceway is colder than the restaurant and the fish tank looks dirty and cramped, and I am a little concerned about the fish. Given, that's not food related. Going inside, the staff didn't have a host, they just asked you how many was in your party from afar and were pointed towards a table. The wait staff is so sweet and kind. The wait time for food isn't bad. We ordered, and within a couple minutes, our food came out quick. We got our gyoza after we finished our sushi. Food quality - my God. Given the price and the look of the place, I'd be a little worried about the quality. However, the tuna looked and tasted superb. Very fresh. In other places, I've had troubles with ebi looking gray around the edges, but here, not at all. It looked perfect. My only gripe is that it tasted of ginger from the sushi chef accidentally touching the ginger before handling the ebi. Aside from that, the spicy crab roll, while it was imitation crab, it still had this smoky quality to it that other rolls of its kind don't have. Their spicy mayo or sauce was so delectable. When we did get our gyoza, we also got an order of spring rolls on the house. We loved them! We're not into vegetable heavy items, but that was flavorful! The crunchiness of the outside negated the vegetable texture. The gyoza...I love Japanese food. I have been to multiple places and tried multiple dumplings. The general consensus is that a lot of places get store bought dumplings and fry them. The few places that don't don't have nearly as much flavor as Happy Sushi. The gyoza was not overly oily or crunchy. It had a yummy browning and while it did have a light crunch, it wasn't teeth hurtingly crunchy you get at some places. The filling is pork, they do not skimp on the seasoning or flavor. It was amazing. We went yesterday and I swear I saw thise gyoza in my dreams. So good that after being full, we wanted a second order. The ponzu sauce was great. Overall, quality was great. The two brown sugar boba teas are huge for 6 dollars. Usually, anywhere we've went to, it's expensive, but here, it seems that even though it's a similar price point, the quantity is more. Shake your boba when you get it to separate the syrup from the tea! The taste was up to bar. It's even more flavorful than Bumble Bites in Richmond. Staff consistently checked on us.“

“Great food and a friendly staff“

“Truly an amazing place! We went to Freshie's for our daughter's birthday and they were fantastic. They even opened during a snow storm so we could go! Cutest little place and wonderful hospitality!“