Vegan Restaurants in St. Paul

Bole Ethiopian Cuisine is a vegan-friendly Ethiopian restaurant at 1341 Pascal St N in Saint Paul's Como neighborhood, relaunched in 2021 by Rekik Meratsion and Solomon Hailie at $$ prices. The vegan sampler platter is exceptional, featuring house specialties like roasted beets, sauteed collard greens, and lentil and vegetable stews. Gluten-free injera is available by request. Don't skip the honey wine (tej). The warm, welcoming atmosphere makes every meal feel like a celebration.

A Grand Avenue institution since 1985, Cafe Latte draws crowds for its famous cakes and cafeteria-style dining. Vegetarians find plenty to love: hearty salads, vegetable soups, pasta dishes, and pizza. The bakery case always includes vegan options among the legendary layer cakes. The wine bar upstairs offers a more intimate experience. The bustle of the main floor—trays clinking, conversations buzzing—is quintessentially Saint Paul. Perfect for catching up with friends over coffee and a slice of turtle cake.

Everest on Grand is a vegan-friendly Indian, Nepali, and Tibetan restaurant at 1278 Grand Ave in Saint Paul's Summit-University neighborhood, priced at $$. The menu spans three culinary traditions with abundant vegetarian options. Start with momos stuffed with cabbage and ginger, or try katahar -- young, green jackfruit buds with potatoes and spices. The vegetable thukpa (Tibetan noodle soup with snap peas) is comforting perfection. A whole roster of vegetarian curries pairs beautifully with warm naan or roti. The Grand Avenue location is cozy and welcoming, perfect for a winter evening meal.

Authentic Vietnamese flavors in the heart of Saint Paul's Frogtown neighborhood. iPho offers excellent vegetarian pho with a rich mushroom-based broth that rivals any meat version. The vegetable banh mi, summer rolls with tofu, and lemongrass tofu over rice are all standouts. Portions are generous and prices are fair—a bowl of pho is still under $15. The no-frills space lets the food speak for itself. Perfect for a quick, warming lunch on a cold day.

J. Selby's is a 100% vegan restaurant in Saint Paul's Cathedral Hill neighborhood, serving plant-based takes on American comfort food and fast food classics. The menu features the legendary Crunchwrap (vegan taco meat in a grilled flour tortilla), crispy fried lion's mane mushroom wings, and the indulgent Dirty Double burger with secret sauce. Weekend brunch offers bottomless mimosas and hearty breakfast burritos. Dairy-free shakes, sundaes, and extra-thick Frostbites with mix-ins like cookie dough round out the menu.

Life Juices is a Saint Paul plant-based superfood bar focused on cold-pressed juices, smoothies, acai bowls, and wellness shots made from organic and locally sourced produce. Founded with a mission to reshape ideas around nutrition using fruits and vegetables as tools for health, the bar keeps things clean and intentional. No dairy, no meat, no shortcuts. The Hamline-Midway location serves the Lexington corridor Tuesday through Saturday with limited hours, so plan ahead.

Grand Avenue's most reliable Mediterranean kitchen serves all-day favorites with a strong vegan bench. Breakfast runs until noon on weekdays and 1pm on weekends, with Foul Medammas (fava beans, spices, falafel, pita) labeled fully vegan on the menu. The house-made falafel is hard to beat: crispy outside, fluffy inside, perfectly spiced. Their Shish Curry section brings warming plant-forward curry options to the lineup, alongside the classics: creamy hummus, smoky baba ganoush, and hearty veggie wraps. Counter service, generous portions, fair prices on a walkable stretch of Grand Ave.

Tongue in Cheek is a fine dining restaurant at 989 Payne Ave in Saint Paul's Payne-Phalen neighborhood, offering a six-course vegetarian tasting menu (fully vegan available) that ranks among the best dining in the Twin Cities. Chef-prepared dishes, top-notch service, and an intimate Payne Avenue atmosphere create a truly special experience. Over half the remaining menu is vegan or can be prepared vegan. When animal products are used, they're sourced humanely and sustainably. A destination for special occasions.

Saint Paul's pork-free ramen shop, set in a restored train car on West 7th Street. Roughly a third of the ramen menu is vegan and clearly labeled, with vegetable broths built from scratch. (The Minneapolis sister location, Tori 44, closed in 2024 — this St. Paul original is open.)