Every year, at least since 1994, people have been celebrating World Vegan Day on November 1. That being said, you don't have to be a strict vegan to enjoy Dallas's vegan fare.
Fortunately, there are plenty of options from which to choose. To help, Hoodline combed through Yelp data and applied our own secret sauce to come up with the best vegan destinations in Dallas.
1. Spiral Diner & Bakery
Topping the list is Spiral Diner & Bakery. Located at 1101 N. Beckley Ave. in Oak Cliff, the bakery and vegan spot, which offers custom cakes and more, is the highest rated vegan restaurant in Dallas, boasting 4.5 stars out of 947 reviews on Yelp. It also has locations in Fort Worth and Denton.
On the menu, expect to find options like its burgers, which have different patty options like the low-fat veggie made with soy and wheat protein or the portobello cap that's seasoned and grilled. Try the Big Kahuna Burger, which comes with grilled pineapple, homemade bacun, barbecue sauce, crispy onions, lettuce and pickled jalepeño. Or get the Chopped BBQ Sandwich with grilled seitan, barbecue sauce, dill pickles and red onion. It also offers platters and salads.
Yelper Mira S. reviewed it on October 14, saying, "This is a Dallas vegan institution. Before anyone understood what being a vegan was, The Spiral Diner existed. I'm from Dallas and a vegan and this place was the only safe place that I could go to and know that I was going to have a delicious, satisfying vegan meal."
2. D'vegan
Next up is Northeast Dallas's D'Vegan, situated at 9780 Walnut St., Suite 360 E. With 4.5 stars out of 176 reviews on Yelp, the Vietnamese, vegan and vegetarian spot has proven to be a local favorite.
The menu has Vietnamese dishes that are vegan friendly, including Delight Flat Noodles that are stir-fried with soy protein, broccoli and bean sprouts; the Lucky Chowmein with crispy noodles stir-fried with a combination of soy protein and mixed vegetables; and the Happy Fried Rice with soy protein, peas, carrots, corn, green beans, broccoli, tofu, onion and mushrooms.
Edwin D. wrote, "If you want to try the best vegan Vietnamese cuisine, you need to try this place. Hidden behind Hong Kong market, it's a great find for vegans or people exploring healthy and exotic food."
3. Sankofa Kitchen
Southwest Dallas's Sankofa Kitchen, located at 3333 W. Camp Wisdom Road, Suite 118, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the vegan and traditional American spot, which offers juice and smoothies and more, 4.5 stars out of 131 reviews.
The menu offers options such as the Loaded Vegan Nachos with coconut milk-based vegan cheese, black beans, guacamole, onion, tomatoes, lettuce and jalepeños; the Fish Po'boy with crispy fried vegan fish on a whole wheat hoagie with lettuce, tomatoes, onion, pickles and vegan tartar sauce; and the Super Greens Salad with spinach, kale, chard, baby romaine, baby tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers and onion vinaigrette.
Peaches L. said, "Tried vegan spaghetti. It was really good. It comes with a side salad packed with veggies (the salad dressing was really good)! The portions were large enough for me to have leftovers for dinner, which is a bonus. The strawberry and mango smoothie was good too."
4. Nature's Plate
Nature's Plate, a health market and vegan and gluten-free spot in Northeast Dallas, is another much-loved go-to, with five stars out of 43 Yelp reviews. Head over to 10233 E. Northwest Highway, Suite 432, to see for yourself.
The plant-based health market offers premade to-go meals and meal plans. Gluten-free options include the Thai Green Curry Vegetables with brown basmati rice, cauliflower, sugar snap peas, bamboo shoots, carrots, onion, lime juice, cilantro, basil and ginger; taco salad with sour cream, black beans, corn and taco meat substitute; and the broccoli and cheese potato with rice paper bacon. (See the full menu here.)
Yelp reviewer Holly P. wrote, "Dallas has such a limited supply of vegan options, and prepared foods that are fresh are even better. They have gluten and soy-free options as well. I can't wait to see more locations! Thank you Nature's Plate, your meals are amazing!"
