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 shop offers several plant-based salads and paninis.
Pita House, 495 S. Pleasantburg Dr. | Try this: Vegetarian Plate — a combination of hummos, falafel, baba ghannouge, and tabouli salad. Be sure to bring cash — Pita House doesn’t accept credit or debit cards.
The Herbal Farmercy, 3795 E. North St. | For those pursuing a vegan lifestyle, this meal prep service and 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, and 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, and tomato. It comes with feta and 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. Bite into the vegetable rolls.
Saffron Indian Cuisine, 1178 Woodruff Rd., #16 | Try this: The Allo Gobhi with cauliflower and potatoes cooked with onion, green peppers, tomato, herbs, and spices. For more options, peep the vegan and vegetarian section of the menu.
Aryana, 210 E. Coffee St. | Aryana has a designated vegan and vegetarian section on the menu for lunch and dinner. Plus, there are a few offerings you can make vegetarian by removing an item.
Comfort food
Cantina 76, 103 N. Main St. | Try this: The veggie taco — with veggie refried beans, pico, lettuce, grilled onions, cheese, and chipotle ranch. Make it vegan by opting out of the cheese and 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 and 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 the vegan cheese and ask your server 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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