Favorite Vegan-Friendly Places in DC (and some in MD & VA that are transit accessible)
DC Vegan Creator :)
Check out some of my favorite vegan friendly places that are metro accessible!
19 ideas
1
Keren Cafe & Restaurant
Restaurant· Dupont Circle
You can't go wrong with a Veggie Combo! Try the Fatta Silsi, it's chopped bread that is sauteed with a traditional Eritrean spicy tomato sauce.
2
El Tamarindo
Restaurant· Reed-Cooke
Always grab a vegan pupusa and try their jackfruit empanadas!
3
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
Cuban Restaurant· Northwest Washington
Their vegetarian paella is incredible! A must-have!
4
Laos in Town
Restaurant· NoMa
We always go during our anniversary! You can't go wrong with any of their vegan options, but definitely order the chive cake and the vegan crispy rice salad to start.
5
Pow Pow
Asian Fusion Restaurant· H Street Corridor
All of their options are so delicious and comforting. Check out their weekly sushi menu if you stop by.
6
Protest Pizza + Bar
Pizza Restaurant· Dupont Circle
They're located below DC Vegan and source their vegan meats and cheeses from them. If they don't have any vegan pies out already, they will make some fresh and you can just order however many slices you want, no need to buy a whole pie!
7
DC Vegan
Vegan Restaurant· Dupont Circle
The realest out there! I've order most everything on their menu, but I especially love going certain holidays where they have special items like St. Patrick's Day or DC Pride.
8
Equinox on 19th
Fine Dining Restaurant· Connecticut Ave/ K Street
Clearly labeled vegan options for each course, including dessert!
9
Menya Hosaki
Ramen Restaurant· Petworth
Probably one of the best vegan ramens I have ever had. The broth they use is divine!
10
Caphe Banh Mi
Vietnamese Restaurant· Alexandria Historical District
Transit accessible location in Old Town Alexandria, their vegan banh mi and pho is amazing!
11
Cielo Rojo Restaurant
Mexican Restaurant
Always a must when bring family from out of town! They have a whole dedicated vegan menu with a huge variety of Mexican dishes like sopes, quesadillas, and more!
12
San Pancho
Restaurant
From the same owners as San Pancho, their Mission-Style burritos are so so good. If you go for lunch during the week, you can also order a vegan torta!
13
Baked & Wired
Bakery· Georgetown
They only have one vegan cupcake flavor, the "cookies and cream." However, it is one of the more decadent and rich vegan cupcakes I've ever had!
14
Spark Social
Bar· Cardozo
Aside from their selection of vegan drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic), they offer a vegan morning glory muffin and allow you to bring outside food in!
15
Grounded: Plant Shop, Cafe, & Wellness Studio
Cafe
They offer non-dairy milk options as well as a vegan pastry!
16
Lost Sock Roasters
Coffee Shop· Takoma
Not too many food options, but their drinks are incredible! Both locations are not too far from other vegan friendly places.
17
Donut Run
Donut Shop· Takoma
The absolute best vegan donut shop (and they have the awards to prove it!) Check their Instagram stories for their daily flavors and if they announce they have sold out for the day.
18
Falafel Inc
Falafel Restaurant· Southwest Waterfront
Various locations around the DMV, they are one of the more affordable grab and go options. They offer a vegan falafel and shawarma option in a pita or bowl.
19
DMV EMPANADAS GAITHERSBURG
Latin American Restaurant
Similarly, they have their brick and mortar in Gaithersburg, but more of their Farmers Market stands in the DMV are mostly transit accessible.