Memphis Vegan Guide: 20 Vegan Friendly Restaurants
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Dory’s sustainably sourced restaurant specializes in a tasting menu that changes frequently. Named one of the best new restaurants in the country for 2021 by USAToday, Dory’s staff is more than happy to accommodate dietary needs and preferences—just let them know when you make a reservation if you’re looking for a fully plant-based meal, vegan fine dining meal, gluten free, or whatever you need.
You can almost always count on Vietnamese restaurants to offer up plenty of flavorful and filling vegan and plant-based options. One of my favorites is Phuong Long in the Crosstown neighborhood, which has a vegan section on its menu and lots of tofu-based dishes including the super delicious lemongrass tofu.
Flame Ramen on Union in Midtown has a vegan ramen bowl that’s fully plant-based, from the broth to the toppings (including vegan dumplings!)
While it’s just one menu item, New Wing Order’s fried avocado tacos are delicious! Perfect if you’re in a group and they all want wings, but you’re eating vegan. Wash it all down with a Ghost River Golden beer (the restaurant is located in the Beale Street taproom).
Pho Binh
The beloved midtown Vietnamese spot may no longer have their daily lunch buffet, but the legendary lemongrass tofu, seitan (aka ‘wheat gluten’) and other plant-based dishes are still available for takeout. In fact, you might want to try this Memphis Favorites Veggie Mashup Sandwich with seitan from Pho Binh and a veggie sub from the Chinese Sub Shop.
Vegan-friendly hotel in Memphis
If you’re looking for a unique spot to stay in Memphis that is also vegan-friendly look no further than the historic James Lee House. When you book, request vegan options in the dietary section and they will ensure you’re treated to gourmet meals.
The James Lee House
690 Adams Ave, Memphis, TN 38105
Vegan and vegan-friendly events in Memphis
Mark your calendars! Throughout the year, multiple vegan and vegan-friendly events are happening throughout Memphis. This is a terrific opportunity to taste delights from longtime restaurants and check out up-and-coming pop-ups and small shops that are just starting out!
September 25, 2022, from 12 PM – 6 PM
Tiger Lane: 450 Early Maxwell Blvd Memphis, TN 38104
Enjoy live music, two DJs, a kid zone, and vegan soul food at this 7th Annual Soul celebration! The event offers an early bird general admission ticket for $5 and a VIP ticket for $15, but the sale ends July 1!
A celebration of everything local! This foodie event seeks to highlight a local Memphis hotspot and inspire attendees to be a little greener. Guests can learn about PGF initiatives and Memphis Food Waste Project efforts while enjoying yummy eats from local vendors, including vegan and vegan-friendly hot spots like Da Guilty Vegan and Good Fortune Co. Held in June 2022, we’ll be waiting for next year’s information in 2023
Cynthia Daniels Co. holds an annual Vegan Festival each June. Don’t miss the full day of vegan food, clothing, personal care products, entertainment, and more! The event held in 2022 featured 18 vegan vendors, 6 vegan food trucks, and 26 shopping vendors. We’ll keep you updated on next year’s Memphis Vegan Festival once we have details in 2023.
This isn’t a complete list – there are plenty of other Memphis restaurants that are vegetarian and vegan friendly. For Memphis restaurant reviews from a real live vegan, you can’t go wrong with Vegan Crunk.