​​Across the country, Black Americans are bringing delicious, healthy plant-based food to their communities through innovative vegan restaurants. Many started their businesses to address health disparities afflicting Black Americans. Others recognized similarities in systems of oppression, between the violence inflicted on farmed animals and the violence perpetrated against people of color in this country.
These restaurants have introduced creative plant-based cuisine while highlighting the rich and diverse flavors that have been cherished for generations. Embracing plant-based eating is a positive step toward a greener, healthier, and kinder future.
Here are 18 of the many Black-owned vegan restaurants you won’t want to miss:
Souley Vegan
Oakland, CA
Compton Vegan
Compton, CA
Stuff I Eat
Inglewood, CA
Vurger Guyz
Los Angeles, CA
Centric Eats
Los Angeles, CA
Malibu’s Burgers
Oakland, CAÂ
Majani Soulful Vegan Cuisine
Chicago, ILÂ
Trio Plant-Based
Minneapolis, MN
Slutty Vegan
Atlanta, GA
Plant Based Papi
Portland, OR
NuVegan Cafe
Washington, DC
Detroit Vegan Soul
Detroit, MI
The Land of Kush
Baltimore, MD
Urban Vegan Kitchen
New York, NY
Jackfruit Cafe
Santa Monica, CA
Plum Bistro
Seattle, WA
The Southern V
Nashville, TN
Discovering and supporting Black-owned vegan restaurants isn’t just about enjoying delicious plant-based dishes; it’s also about strengthening the movement to protect animals used for food. By sharing your favorite Black-owned vegan businesses, you can help inspire others to join the plant-based movement.
