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Veggie Roundup - Best Vegan + Vegetarian Restaurants in Pittsburgh

By Nicole Riggs

May 20, 2025

Pittsburgh’s plant-based dining scene has blossomed into one of the most exciting in the country. From inventive vegan takes on classics to soul-satisfying street food, the Steel City offers a delicious variety of options for herbivores and omnivores alike.

Whether you're a lifelong local, a curious visitor or just passing through for a satisfying meatless meal, this roundup of the top vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Pittsburgh has you covered.

Iconic Vegan & Vegetarian Spots

Pittsburgh’s plant-based food scene is highlighted by these iconic destinations. These restaurants help define what it means to eat creatively and consciously in the Steel City. From upscale vegan fare to on-the-go plant-based comfort food, these spots are beloved not only for their unique menus, but for their community-focused missions and dedication to sustainable ingredients. 

• Apteka
• Khalil’s 
• Soba
• ShadoBeni 
• Allegro Hearth Bakery 
• The Zenith 
• Square Café 
• Spak Brothers 
• Aladdin’s Eatery
• Roots Natural Kitchen 
• EYV
• The Forge
• Viridis

Vegan & Vegetarian Cafés, Bakeries & Juice Bars

Need a midday boost, a dairy-free pastry fix, or your next favorite almond milk latte? This section is for you. Pittsburgh’s plant-forward cafés and juice bars offer everything from nutrient-packed smoothies and house-made almond mylk to vegan baked goods that rival their buttery counterparts. These spots are perfect for working remotely, grabbing a quick lunch, or treating yourself without compromising on values. 

• Kaibur Coffee 
• Honeygrow
• Baked True North
• Live Fresh Cold Pressed Juice + Smoothies
• EatUnique
• Lucid Juice
• Corner Mercantile

Vegan & Vegetarian International Flavors

Pittsburgh’s diverse food scene shines bright through its’ global plant-based offerings.

Whether you’re in the mood for Trinidadian doubles, Middle Eastern mezze, or vegan banh mi, the city has you covered. These restaurants reimagine international dishes through a vegan and vegetarian lens, celebrating culture while creating inclusive menus for all diets.

• Choolah
• Banh Mi & Ti
• Sree’s Foods
• Bae Bae’s Kitchen
• Kassab’s Restaurant
• Arepittas
• Social House 7
• Senyai Thai Kitchen
• Alihan’s Mediterranean Cuisine
• Kaya
• Nicky’s Thai Kitchen

Hidden Gems & Pop-Ups

• City Kitchen
• Thai Cuisine
• Buenatarde 
• Cafe Moulin
• Baby Loves Tacos 
• EGE Mediterranean
• Pasha Mediterranean Restaurant
• Tana Ethiopian Cuisine
• Tocayo
• Veggies N’at

Vegan & Vegetarian Comfort Food

Plant-based eating doesn’t have to mean sacrificing comfort. These restaurants specialize in the hearty, soul-satisfying dishes we all crave—from pizza to plant-based burgers and BYO burrito bowls. Whether you’re a lifelong vegetarian or simply trying Meatless Monday, these spots make comfort food an inclusive experience.

• Pastoli’s Pizza, Pasta & Paisans
• Condado’s Tacos
• Moonlit Burgers
• Shady Grove 
• Giovanni’s Pizza & Pasta
• Burgher’s Brewing Company
• Moodz Co.
• Noodlehead
• The Yard

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Pittsburgh is home to some of the most diverse and delicious veggie food spots. From fast-casual dining, to upscale joints and hidden gems, there are plenty of vegan and vegetarian options awaiting you here.