Top 8 Vegan Restaurants in Cleveland

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When you are out busily running errands and the hunger pangs hit, you want your body satisfied and fueled quickly so you can get back to business. But if you have specific dietary needs, finding the right restaurant to eat at can sometimes be challenging. In Cleveland, there are several restaurants that can nourish you body and still help you follow your vegan dietary lifestyle. Knowing the right places to visit in advance can make your day run smoothly and ensure that your money and time are well spent. Read on for our suggested top eight vegan restaurants in Cleveland.

Indian Garden

India Garden is where savory meets healthy. You can order an assortment of deliciously spiced foods prepared just the way you like them. The friendly atmosphere and fast service will have you eating in comfort and back out on the town shopping the Cleveland stores in no time. The Southern India dishes served by skilled kitchen staff will entice your taste buds with their many vegan-friendly choices. Restaurant loyals love the masala.

They offer dine-in, patio, and carryout service. You’ll find the restaurant at 18405 Detroit Ave., in Lakewood. Call 216-221-0676 for details about their lunch buffet.

Rood Food & Pie

Rood Food & Pie specializes in two things: sliders and pies. They have mastered these dishes and provide an array of choices for customers sure to please even the pickiest of eaters. There are several unique vegetarian options, such as a sloppy tofu or barbecue grilled jackfruit, that has the perfect tang with a sweet and smoky flavor. The atmosphere is inviting and the friendly staff are sure to treat you with kindness. Once you eat here, it’ll quickly become a favorite go-to for you.

You’ll find Rood Food & Pie at 17001 Madison Ave., in Lakewood. For reservations or carryout, call 216-712-4506.

Pura Vida

Pura Vida, “pure life” in Spanish, delivers fresh food and tastes better than any mainstream joint you can think of. If you want to introduce your significant other to the joys of vegan life and prove that healthy and delicious can coincide, come here. They offer an inventive menu with generous servings that will fill you up, even with a large appetite. The eclectic atmosphere adds an element of fun and makes dining there a completely exciting experience. The restaurant offers their own version of the “Big Mac” that puts others to shame. For something lighter, try one of their stews.

Located at 170 Euclid Ave., Pura Vida will enhance your life and fill your tummy. For questions about specific menu items, call 216-987-0100.

Forage Public House

Forage Public House is a hidden gem of Cleveland, nestled at 14600 Detroit Ave., in Lakewood. If you’re headed out to this spot, try to go on a Thursday for a great hang-out. Many vegans flock here on Thursdays for a good time and to enjoy some off-menu delights. If you don’t like a crowd, any day will do for you to try their crispy Vegan cauliflower. To cure your craving for some comfort food, the vegan chicken and waffles will do nicely. Have your meat-loving friend order the Beyond Burger, and they’ll become a quick vegan convert.

For hours of operation, check out their website or call 216-226-2000.

Munch A Simple Kitchen

Munch A Simple Kitchen is a welcoming place where you’ll instantly feel at home. Loyal customers will often refer to this place as Shtick’s Vegetarian Kitchen, the establishment’s original name. No matter what you call it, once you eat here you’ll recognize it as a place that serves fantastic food at phenomenal prices. What started out as a humble kosher vegetarian cafe in 1997, has grown to be a Cleveland favorite for vegan and vegetarian diners. On a chilly day, the vegan minestrone soup will warm your tummy and your body. Offering a flexitarian menu, Munch has a few items for the meat lovers. This is a perfect spot to lunch with friends.

Munch is in Solon at 28500 Miles Road. For information about their family-style takeout meal, call 216-231-0922.

Earth Bistro Cafe

Earth Bistro Cafe provides a healthy menu no matter your dietary needs. This eatery specializes in contemporary American cuisine with a fun Cuban flair added in. A delectable menu item to try is their fried tofu sandwich. The fried tofu is seasoned to perfection and topped with lettuce, sprouts, tomatoes, onion, avocado, and spicy jalapeno mayo on grilled ciabatta bread. The crunch and creaminess in every bite will satisfy you and fuel your body for the rest of the day. For something lighter, you can’t go wrong with the pickle fries.

Give Earth Bistro Cafe a shot next time you’re in the neighborhood. The cafe is at 11119 Clifton Blvd. For information call 216-201-9338.

Cleveland Vegan

Cleveland Vegan is an easy choice that serves consistently great food for your vegetarian or vegan dietary needs. This organic, made-from-scratch kitchen is the place to head to if you are craving something sweet. They offer pastries, cupcakes, cookies, and even wedding cakes. For lunch, stop in at the cafe and order something off of their ever-changing seasonal menu. We suggest you try their loaded nachos. Made with cashew cheese, black beans, and southwest tofu, this menu item will satisfy your need for crunch.

You’ll find Cleveland Vegan in Lakewood at 17112 Detroit Ave. For information about their catering services, call 216-832-7440.

Taco Tontos

For some crunch in your lunch, or to cure your Mexican food craving, meander over to Taco Tontos. The menu has several vegetable fillers for tacos and burritos alike. The tacos are huge and come one to an order, in a crunchy or soft eight-inch tortilla. For a satisfying bite, we suggest the potato taco.

This locally-owned business has two convenient locations, one in Lakewood and one in Kent, to help you get a sumptuous meal easily. For information, call 216-221-4479 to reach Lakewood, or 330-677-0223 to reach the Kent location.

So there you have it. Volkswagen of Streetsboro has just shared with you our list of the top 8 vegan restaurants in Cleveland to meet your meatless dietary needs. What do you think of our suggestions? Did we miss your favorite restaurant – one that is a local favorite? If we did, let us know! Leave a message and we’ll be happy to include your suggestions on our list.