In search of a new favorite vegan spot?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable vegan restaurants around Cincinnati, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fulfill your urges.
1. Loving Hut
Topping the list is Loving Hut. Located at 6227 Montgomery Road in Pleasant Ridge, the vegan and vegetarian spot is the highest-rated low-priced vegan restaurant in Cincinnati, boasting 4.5 stars out of 200 reviews on Yelp.
Loving Hut is an international vegan fast-food chain that has a menu of appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, wraps, burgers, raw dishes and more priced at $10 or less. Look for the grilled veggie sandwich that’s made of sautéed organic zucchini, carrots, sweet peppers, celery, onions, sweet pepper pesto and vegan cheese. Or try the raw Reuben with organic flax seed bread, an organic cashew-pine nut thousand island spread, sauerkraut, avocado and tomatoes with an organic salad on the side.
2. Happy Chicks Bakery
Next up is Northside's Happy Chicks Bakery, situated at 4035 Hamilton Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 89 reviews on Yelp, the bakery and vegan spot, serving desserts and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option.
Indulge in sweet treats or a menu of sandwiches, salads, soups and sides for under $10. Try the house-made buttermilk biscuit with spinach frittata, Daiya cheese and microgreens for $6; pick up some gluten-free cupcakes for $4.50 or six gluten-free cookies for $7.50.
3. Kitchen Factory
Northside's Kitchen Factory, located at 1609 Chase Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable vegetarian and vegan spot, which offers pizza and more, 4.5 stars out of 62 reviews.
Kitchen Factory specializes in hand-tossed and homemade traditional thin crust pizza. Sink your teeth into a slice of pizza for under $5 or order a full pie for $20 or less. Expect pizzas like the Greek pizza, topped with a mozzarella and feta blend, spinach, red onions, black olives, tomatoes and garlic and the fig pizza made with fresh Golden Mission figs, arugula and goat cheese with an olive oil and garlic sauce.
4. Iris BookCafé
Iris BookCafé, a bookstore and vegan spot that offers coffee, tea and more in Over-The-Rhine, is another cheap go-to, with four stars out of 135 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1331 Main St. to see for yourself.
Iris BookCafé serves bagels, coffee, smoothies, tea, sandwiches and ice cream. Prices range from $2.25 to $11. Enjoy a mocha latte and veggie hummus sandwich or iced tea and a bowl of vegan chili for under $10.
5. FUSIAN
Over in Oakley, check out FUSIAN, which has earned four stars out of 110 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the sushi bar and vegan and gluten-free spot by heading over to 3780 Paxton Ave.
FUSIAN offers a selection of sushi rolls, bowls and salads. Options range from vegan sushi made with roasted tofu, avocado, cucumbers, carrots, sweet soy and sesame seeds to signature bowls, such as the tuna poké with wild-caught Ahi tuna, cucumbers, red onions and edamame, tossed with house dressing and served over white rice with avocado, scallion and sesame seeds.
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