Our local food scene is as vibrant as ever, so it’s no surprise there are a slew of local chefs serving up fresh, vegetarian bites across town. From juices to scrumptious salads, here are 18 restaurants serving up meat-free fare in Greenville.
Casual bites
Southern Pressed Juicery, Multiple locations | Our fave is the Dragon’s Blood Bowl — or if you prefer something warm, order the Pad Thai Zoodles.
Kuka Juice, 580 Perry Ave. | In addition to its large selection of juices, this juicery offers several plant-based salads + paninis.
The Herbal Farmercy, 3795 E. North St. | For those pursuing a vegan lifestyle, this vegan meal prep service + dine-in spot offers a menu that changes weekly.
green fetish, 301 E. McBee Ave. | With every kind of bowl you can imagine, green fetish will make your vegan dreams come true.
Vegan House Shack Mobile Restaurant, 3906 Augusta Rd. | Featuring an almost fully customizable menu, make sure you check the hours of operation before letting your stomach run wild.
Cocobowlz, Multiple locations | Grab a smoothie or a bowl and get a taste of summer during any season.
We Got the Beets, Food truck | Try this: Sushi Sandwich - jackfruit with savory hoisin sauce and coleslaw, mixed with rice and wrapped up in a sushi roll. We can roll with this.
For the vegan carnivore
Farm Fresh Fast, Multiple locations | Vegetarians, vegans, and herbivores will be happy here.
Roost | 220 N. Main St. | Try this: The Black Bean Burger — with a side of Buttery Yelton’s Grits.
Sun Belly Cafe, 1409 W. Blue Ridge Dr., Ste. 2905 | Healthy meal prep made daily — featuring a selection of breakfast, lunch + dinner options. The colorful summer dishes look *chef’s kiss.*
Jī-Rōz | 644 N. Main St. #100 | Try this: The Vegetarian Gyro — with eggplant, zucchini, potato, onion + tomato. It comes with feta + tzatziki sauce, but you can make it vegan upon request.
Adventurous eater
Purple International Bistro & Sushi, 933 S. Main St. | Believe it or not, vegetarian and vegan sushi is out there, and it’s delicious. Try out Purple International Bistro & Sushi’s vegetable rolls.
Saffron Indian Cuisine | 1178 Woodruff Rd., #16 | Try this: The Allo Gobhi with cauliflower + potatoes cooked with onion, green peppers, tomato, herbs + spices. For more options, peep the vegan/vegetarian section of their menu.
Comfort food
Cantina 76, 103 N. Main St. | Try this: The veggie taco — with veggie refried beans, pico, lettuce, grilled onions, cheese + chipotle ranch. Make it vegan by opting out of the cheese + ranch.
Naked Vegan, 311A McAlister Rd. | This spot offers Southern comfort food without the meat.
Biscuit Head, 823 S. Church St., Ste. C | Try this: The gluten-free + vegan biscuit with house made veggie “chorizo” gravy.
Mellow Mushroom, 1 Augusta St. | So many veg options here. Can’t go wrong with a pizza with an assortment of veggies — just sub the cheese for their vegan cheese + ask them to make it vegan.
Kitchen Sync, 1609 Laurens Rd. | Grab a pizza with gluten free crust or Violife vegan cheese and have a pizza party.
Chef it up at home
Check out our favorite tips and tricks for serving veggie-focused fare from your own kitchen:
- To make zucchini, carrot, or beet noodles, try a veggie spiralizer that magically turns vegetables into noodles.
- Tired of wasting money on spices you use once? Broth Bomb combines all the spices you need for a flavorful meal.
- Harness the power of fresh and high-quality spices from James Beard Award-winning chef Meherwan Irani.
- A tofu press draws out water and can help tofu firm and crisp up once you cook it — the one linked here is dishwasher safe + works in twenty minutes.
- If your least favorite part about veggie prep is chopping, this all-in-one vegetable chopper can minimize prep time.
- Use a sprouting jar kit to grow microgreens and sprouted beans at home.
- If you’re making fresh bread, this Sourhouse starter jar was designed to be the easiest-to-clean sourdough starter jar in the world.
- For the ultimate veggie food prep, this glass storage container set keeps lunches and leftovers organized.
- Need some good recipes? Browse cookbooks “Inspiralized: Turn Vegetables into Healthy, Creative, Satisfying Meals” for veggie spiral recipes, “The Blue Zones Kitchen: 100 Recipes to Live to 100” for plant-based ideas, or “The Complete Plant-Based Cookbook” from America’s Test Kitchen
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