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18 of the Best Spots for Vegan and Vegetarian Food in Detroit

Vegan quesabirria tacos, grilled jackfruit burgers, and fun takes on fast food are just a few options around town

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Anthony Rassam AKA Sxrreal

Like the rest of the world, whether fueled by concerns over climate change or animal welfare, Detroit’s restaurant scene is evolving toward more vegan-centric offerings. And with the many urban farms that dot the region, it’s no surprise that many restaurants, bars, and cafes are incorporating that local veggie bounty into its menus.

Metro Detroit’s vegetarian and vegan options range from soul food comfort favorites, Japanese-style noodles, and hot takes on fast food favorites. Many of these restaurants offer all-vegan menus or a mix of vegan and vegetarian options and items for omnivores. Just about any spot can throw an Impossible burger on the menu, but these restaurants deliver with innovative food and flavor.

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Seva Detroit

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Right in the heart of Midtown, Seva has faithfully served vegetarian Detroiters since 2011. The breakfast options here are hard to beat with dishes like the breakfast wrap, a burrito with eggs and cheese or vegan protein paired with corn salsa, Beyond sausage, and rosemary potatoes. This spot also features a full bar with beer, wine, and cocktails to pair with a tempeh reuben or mushroom french dip.

66 E Forest Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 974-6661
(313) 974-6661

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Cold Truth

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Cold Truth is a crowdpleaser whether you’re dairy free for the day or year round. Find a rotating variety of vegan soft serve options on the menu from match to lemon curd to chicory coffee, plus plenty of shell options, toppings, and drizzles. Enjoy in a cup, a gluten-free waffle cone, or even as a dessert taco. The possibilities are endless.

4240 Cass Ave suite 100, Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 680-1199
(313) 680-1199

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ima

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Chef Mike Ransom grew up eating vegetarian and that experience shines through at Ima. Roughly half of the Asian-influenced menu comprises vegetarian choices such as the earthy forest udon with sesame tofu and smoked trumpet mushrooms and the golden curry rice bowl. Don’t overlook the glazed broccolini and fried tofu bites.

4870 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 883-9788
(313) 883-9788
A bowl of udon noodles with boiled eggs, green nori, baby bok choy, and pink pickled radishes at Ima in Corktown.
Udon noodles at Ima in Corktown.
Michelle and Chris Gerard

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Freya

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While meat eaters and pescatarians are also welcome, vegans may also treat themselves to a fanciful vegan feast, put together by James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef in the Great Lakes, Doug Hewitt and the equally talented CDC, Pheobe Zimmerman. The multi-course tasting menu rotates frequently and typically can last several hours, so plan ahead and book accordingly on Tock.

2929 E Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 351-5544
(313) 351-5544

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Street Beet

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Street Beet, the longtime vegan pop-up that brought Detroiters its meat-free take on iconic fast food dishes, has returned to Third Street Bar, following an extended hiatus (and publication of the pop-up founders’ debut cookbook, Nostalgic Vegan). Find many of the items that made Street Beet famous, including the Crunchywrap made with walnut-based chorizo and cashew sour cream, meat-free smash burgers, and the all-vegan Coney Dawg. Plus, overcome the Sunday scaries with Street Beet’s weekly Brunch Club, featuring DJ sets and brunchy bites from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

4626 3rd Street, Detroit, Michigan 48201
Five dishes served in paper boats on a stack of green trays from Street Beet in Detroit, Michigan. Anthony Rassam AKA Sxrreal

The Kitchen, by Cooking with Que

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Part cooking education space, part restaurant, the Kitchen offers New Center diners a rotating selection of primarily vegetarian and vegan choices like a fluffy stack of apple butter pancakes with oat crumble, paired with a matcha latte with dairy-free creamer, and some vegetable spring rolls.

6529 Woodward Ave suite a, Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 462-4184
(313) 462-4184

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Grandma Bob’s Pizza

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Grandma Bob’s serves pizzas with optional gluten-free crust and plenty of vegan options like the Big Mack with Impossible burger crumble, vegan mozzarella, vegan thousand island dressing, pickles, onions, iceberg lettuce, and sesame seeds.

2135 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 315-3177
(313) 315-3177

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Pie-Sci

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Woodbridge’s neighborhood pizzeria Pie-Sci gives diners the option to turn nearly every pizza vegan or gluten-free. Call ahead for carryout or dine in on the patio, weather permitting. Build your own pizza (square or round), or select from items that have included the Tacos Modern Life with cashew-walnut “chorizo.” This spot also serves vegan and gluten-free ice cream sandwiches called Cloud Bites.

5163 Trumbull Ave, Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 818-0290
(313) 818-0290
The red sign behind the wood counter at Pie-Sci in Woodbridge. Michelle and Chris Gerard

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Napantla

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Southwest Detroit-based food truck Napantla is helmed by James Beard Foundation Awards semifinalist Rocky Coronado, who offers their take on meatless Mexican. The menu for this mobile eatery has included jackfruit and mushroom quesabirria tacos, fried avocado tacos, and Armadillo Eggs — a stuffed jalapenos wrapped in vegan “bacon” and fried to perfection. Keep an eye on their social media for the latest locations updates.

5402 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 327-1736
(313) 327-1736

Public House

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Public House offers a handful of vegan options, in addition to its meaty menu. Items include seitan-based chicken wings, Bang Bang cauliflower drenched in a sweet chili sauce, and a hot “honey” fried maitake sandwich that uses agave syrup and chili crisp instead of regular honey.

241 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 733-4905
(248) 733-4905
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The vegan Chik’n in a Biscuit, just one of several fast food-inspired vegan offerings at Public House in Ferndale.
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Spacecat V-stro

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Customers here can choose from sandwiches and wraps like the Hot Mess — a mix of grilled seitan, peppers, and onions on a hoagie — and “Chkn” fingers with dipping sauce. Modify the order with the addition of an egg or dairy cheese.

255 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 268-3211
(248) 268-3211

Trap Vegan

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Trap Vegan made its debut in Detroit’s Green Acres neighborhood on the west side in late 2021, adding to the city’s offerings of meatless restaurant menus, with a variety of vegan burgers like the barbecue jackfruit burger and topped with grilled onions, mushrooms, pepper jack cheese, avocado spread. The menu is rounded out with smoothies, acai bowls, and cauliflower wings.

20198 Livernois, Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 340-2988
(313) 340-2988

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Cacao Tree Cafe

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This Royal Oak favorite is known for its raw, vegan food. Diners can expect plenty of big, filling salads alongside items like General Tso’s lettuce wraps, nut “meat” burritos, fresh juices, and smoothies.

204 W 4th St, Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 336-9043
(248) 336-9043

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Sozai

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One of the most critically-lauded sushi restaurants in recent years, Sozai is known both for its commitment to sustainable sourcing practices and for its omakase meals. One key feature, its emphasis on plant-based ingredients like sweet potato — which chef Hajime Sato has used for a more sustainable take on eel — along with fried tofu in mushroom sauce, and vegetable tempura. Makes for an ideal balance for dining parties where some can enjoy seafood, while vegans and vegetarians can still find incredibly prepared options.

449 W 14 Mile Rd, Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 677-3232
(248) 677-3232

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Sisters on a Roll Mobile Cafe

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Mobile restaurant and pop-up Sisters on a Roll from Harriette Brown, better known as Chef Bee, serves a broad vegan and vegetarian menu that entices customers with choices like jerk “chicken” and waffles with bourbon syrup, garlic noodles, and crispy fried mushrooms. Catch Sister on a Roll at pop-ups around town by following its social media.

19321 W Chicago, Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 404-7627
(313) 404-7627

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Detroit Vegan Soul

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When this establishment landed in Detroit in 2012, Detroit Vegan Soul was considered a game-changer for vegans in the area looking for flavorful cuisine, but without the meat. These days, the spot is available for online orders. The menu is filled with veggie versions of comforting soul food favorites like hush puppies, “catfish” tofu, and smothered tempeh. Many of the options are gluten-free, soy-free, and certified kosher for customers with more specific dietary needs.

19614 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 766-5728
(313) 766-5728

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Unburger Grill

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This Dearborn spot is a refuge for vegans who just want to bite into a juicy, fast food-style burger. Choose from items biscuits and gravy, fried “chicken” sandwiches, and vegan Philly cheesesteak. The menu is available for dine-in as well as delivery and carryout. Local food writer and faithful vegan, Randiah Camille Green, swears by the eatery’s chili cheese fries, which, according to a recent Year in Eater survey, she had to do a double take to make sure they were meat-free. “It’s that good,” she says.

22018 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 633-0881
(313) 633-0881

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NeeHee's Indian Vegetarian Street Food

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This strictly vegetarian restaurant features an extensive menu with items like masala dosas, dahi puri (crispy, bite-sized wheat balls filled with veggies and chutney), fresh sugarcane juice, and more original recipes such as the aloo tikki burger, a cheeseburger with mint-cilantro chutney, tomatoes, onions, and ketchup. The restaurant also includes a menu dedicated to vegan dishes. The expanding Neehee’s chain features locations in Canton and Troy.

45656 Ford Rd, Canton, MI 48187
(734) 737-9777
(734) 737-9777
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Seva Detroit

66 E Forest Ave, Detroit, MI 48201

Right in the heart of Midtown, Seva has faithfully served vegetarian Detroiters since 2011. The breakfast options here are hard to beat with dishes like the breakfast wrap, a burrito with eggs and cheese or vegan protein paired with corn salsa, Beyond sausage, and rosemary potatoes. This spot also features a full bar with beer, wine, and cocktails to pair with a tempeh reuben or mushroom french dip.

66 E Forest Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 974-6661
(313) 974-6661

Cold Truth

4240 Cass Ave suite 100, Detroit, MI 48207

Cold Truth is a crowdpleaser whether you’re dairy free for the day or year round. Find a rotating variety of vegan soft serve options on the menu from match to lemon curd to chicory coffee, plus plenty of shell options, toppings, and drizzles. Enjoy in a cup, a gluten-free waffle cone, or even as a dessert taco. The possibilities are endless.

4240 Cass Ave suite 100, Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 680-1199
(313) 680-1199

ima

4870 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48201

Chef Mike Ransom grew up eating vegetarian and that experience shines through at Ima. Roughly half of the Asian-influenced menu comprises vegetarian choices such as the earthy forest udon with sesame tofu and smoked trumpet mushrooms and the golden curry rice bowl. Don’t overlook the glazed broccolini and fried tofu bites.

4870 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 883-9788
(313) 883-9788
A bowl of udon noodles with boiled eggs, green nori, baby bok choy, and pink pickled radishes at Ima in Corktown.
Udon noodles at Ima in Corktown.
Michelle and Chris Gerard

Freya

2929 E Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202

While meat eaters and pescatarians are also welcome, vegans may also treat themselves to a fanciful vegan feast, put together by James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef in the Great Lakes, Doug Hewitt and the equally talented CDC, Pheobe Zimmerman. The multi-course tasting menu rotates frequently and typically can last several hours, so plan ahead and book accordingly on Tock.

2929 E Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 351-5544
(313) 351-5544

Street Beet

4626 3rd Street, Detroit, Michigan 48201

Street Beet, the longtime vegan pop-up that brought Detroiters its meat-free take on iconic fast food dishes, has returned to Third Street Bar, following an extended hiatus (and publication of the pop-up founders’ debut cookbook, Nostalgic Vegan). Find many of the items that made Street Beet famous, including the Crunchywrap made with walnut-based chorizo and cashew sour cream, meat-free smash burgers, and the all-vegan Coney Dawg. Plus, overcome the Sunday scaries with Street Beet’s weekly Brunch Club, featuring DJ sets and brunchy bites from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

4626 3rd Street, Detroit, Michigan 48201
Five dishes served in paper boats on a stack of green trays from Street Beet in Detroit, Michigan. Anthony Rassam AKA Sxrreal

The Kitchen, by Cooking with Que

6529 Woodward Ave suite a, Detroit, MI 48202

Part cooking education space, part restaurant, the Kitchen offers New Center diners a rotating selection of primarily vegetarian and vegan choices like a fluffy stack of apple butter pancakes with oat crumble, paired with a matcha latte with dairy-free creamer, and some vegetable spring rolls.

6529 Woodward Ave suite a, Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 462-4184
(313) 462-4184

Grandma Bob’s Pizza

2135 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216

Grandma Bob’s serves pizzas with optional gluten-free crust and plenty of vegan options like the Big Mack with Impossible burger crumble, vegan mozzarella, vegan thousand island dressing, pickles, onions, iceberg lettuce, and sesame seeds.

2135 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 315-3177
(313) 315-3177

Pie-Sci

5163 Trumbull Ave, Detroit, MI 48208

Woodbridge’s neighborhood pizzeria Pie-Sci gives diners the option to turn nearly every pizza vegan or gluten-free. Call ahead for carryout or dine in on the patio, weather permitting. Build your own pizza (square or round), or select from items that have included the Tacos Modern Life with cashew-walnut “chorizo.” This spot also serves vegan and gluten-free ice cream sandwiches called Cloud Bites.

5163 Trumbull Ave, Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 818-0290
(313) 818-0290
The red sign behind the wood counter at Pie-Sci in Woodbridge. Michelle and Chris Gerard

Napantla

5402 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209

Southwest Detroit-based food truck Napantla is helmed by James Beard Foundation Awards semifinalist Rocky Coronado, who offers their take on meatless Mexican. The menu for this mobile eatery has included jackfruit and mushroom quesabirria tacos, fried avocado tacos, and Armadillo Eggs — a stuffed jalapenos wrapped in vegan “bacon” and fried to perfection. Keep an eye on their social media for the latest locations updates.

5402 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 327-1736
(313) 327-1736

Public House

241 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220

Public House offers a handful of vegan options, in addition to its meaty menu. Items include seitan-based chicken wings, Bang Bang cauliflower drenched in a sweet chili sauce, and a hot “honey” fried maitake sandwich that uses agave syrup and chili crisp instead of regular honey.

241 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 733-4905
(248) 733-4905
A hand holding a vegan chicken sandwich with a knife stabbed in the top of it
The vegan Chik’n in a Biscuit, just one of several fast food-inspired vegan offerings at Public House in Ferndale.
Public House

Spacecat V-stro

255 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220

Customers here can choose from sandwiches and wraps like the Hot Mess — a mix of grilled seitan, peppers, and onions on a hoagie — and “Chkn” fingers with dipping sauce. Modify the order with the addition of an egg or dairy cheese.

255 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 268-3211
(248) 268-3211

Trap Vegan

20198 Livernois, Detroit, MI 48221

Trap Vegan made its debut in Detroit’s Green Acres neighborhood on the west side in late 2021, adding to the city’s offerings of meatless restaurant menus, with a variety of vegan burgers like the barbecue jackfruit burger and topped with grilled onions, mushrooms, pepper jack cheese, avocado spread. The menu is rounded out with smoothies, acai bowls, and cauliflower wings.

20198 Livernois, Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 340-2988
(313) 340-2988

Cacao Tree Cafe

204 W 4th St, Royal Oak, MI 48067

This Royal Oak favorite is known for its raw, vegan food. Diners can expect plenty of big, filling salads alongside items like General Tso’s lettuce wraps, nut “meat” burritos, fresh juices, and smoothies.

204 W 4th St, Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 336-9043
(248) 336-9043

Sozai

449 W 14 Mile Rd, Clawson, MI 48017

One of the most critically-lauded sushi restaurants in recent years, Sozai is known both for its commitment to sustainable sourcing practices and for its omakase meals. One key feature, its emphasis on plant-based ingredients like sweet potato — which chef Hajime Sato has used for a more sustainable take on eel — along with fried tofu in mushroom sauce, and vegetable tempura. Makes for an ideal balance for dining parties where some can enjoy seafood, while vegans and vegetarians can still find incredibly prepared options.

449 W 14 Mile Rd, Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 677-3232
(248) 677-3232

Sisters on a Roll Mobile Cafe

19321 W Chicago, Detroit, MI 48228

Mobile restaurant and pop-up Sisters on a Roll from Harriette Brown, better known as Chef Bee, serves a broad vegan and vegetarian menu that entices customers with choices like jerk “chicken” and waffles with bourbon syrup, garlic noodles, and crispy fried mushrooms. Catch Sister on a Roll at pop-ups around town by following its social media.

19321 W Chicago, Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 404-7627
(313) 404-7627

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Detroit Vegan Soul

19614 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48223

When this establishment landed in Detroit in 2012, Detroit Vegan Soul was considered a game-changer for vegans in the area looking for flavorful cuisine, but without the meat. These days, the spot is available for online orders. The menu is filled with veggie versions of comforting soul food favorites like hush puppies, “catfish” tofu, and smothered tempeh. Many of the options are gluten-free, soy-free, and certified kosher for customers with more specific dietary needs.

19614 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 766-5728
(313) 766-5728

Unburger Grill

22018 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48124

This Dearborn spot is a refuge for vegans who just want to bite into a juicy, fast food-style burger. Choose from items biscuits and gravy, fried “chicken” sandwiches, and vegan Philly cheesesteak. The menu is available for dine-in as well as delivery and carryout. Local food writer and faithful vegan, Randiah Camille Green, swears by the eatery’s chili cheese fries, which, according to a recent Year in Eater survey, she had to do a double take to make sure they were meat-free. “It’s that good,” she says.

22018 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 633-0881
(313) 633-0881

NeeHee's Indian Vegetarian Street Food

45656 Ford Rd, Canton, MI 48187

This strictly vegetarian restaurant features an extensive menu with items like masala dosas, dahi puri (crispy, bite-sized wheat balls filled with veggies and chutney), fresh sugarcane juice, and more original recipes such as the aloo tikki burger, a cheeseburger with mint-cilantro chutney, tomatoes, onions, and ketchup. The restaurant also includes a menu dedicated to vegan dishes. The expanding Neehee’s chain features locations in Canton and Troy.

45656 Ford Rd, Canton, MI 48187
(734) 737-9777
(734) 737-9777
A metal tray features individual containers filled with different styles of flatbread, rice, and colorful chutneys. Facebook/Neehee’s

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