TL;DR
Thanksgiving 2026 is Thursday, November 26. Seven fully vegan Minneapolis and St. Paul restaurants are listed with the regular hours on their own sites, plus pre-order and catering options. Holiday hours had not been announced as of October 13, 2026, so each Thanksgiving status says so until the restaurant confirms.
Thanksgiving 2026 is Thursday, November 26. Most Minneapolis restaurants change their hours for the holiday, and the fully vegan ones are no exception. This guide lists the fully vegan restaurants in our directory, what each restaurant's own website says about its regular Thursday hours, and who offers online ordering or catering. It is a working page: we add each restaurant's Thanksgiving status as it is announced.
Status as of October 13, 2026: none of the restaurant websites below had published Thanksgiving Day hours, a holiday menu or a closure notice. We do not guess, so the Thanksgiving column says so until each restaurant announces, and this page is updated as they do.
Fully vegan restaurants: regular hours and Thanksgiving status
Hours below are the regular hours printed on each restaurant's own website on October 13, 2026. A regular Thursday is not a promise that the restaurant is open on Thanksgiving. Always call or check the restaurant's social channels first.
| Restaurant | Regular Thursday hours (own site) | Thanksgiving Day 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| J. Selby's, Cathedral Hill, St. Paul | Open Wednesday to Friday, 11am to 8pm | Not announced as of October 13; call before you go |
| Lulu EthioVegan, Elliot Park | Thursday 11am to 8:30pm | Not announced as of October 13; call before you go |
| Reverie Cafe + Bar, Powderhorn | Lunch Monday to Friday 11am to 4pm, dinner daily 4pm to 9pm | Not announced as of October 13; call before you go |
| Dreamstate Cafe, Lyn-Lake | Monday to Friday, lunch 11 to 5, dinner 5 to 10 | Not announced as of October 13; call before you go |
| Lutunji's Palate, Elliot Park | Monday to Friday 7am to 3pm | Not announced as of October 13; call before you go |
| The Herbivorous Butcher, Northeast | Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5:30pm | Not announced as of October 13; call before you go |
| Vegan East Bakery, Longfellow | Tuesday to Saturday, 10 to 3 | Not announced as of October 13; call before you go |
Restaurants not listed here, including vegan-friendly places with large menus, will be added once they publish holiday plans.
Take-home and pre-order options
If you are cooking at home, the practical question is who lets you order ahead.
- The Herbivorous Butcher sells online and posts a cutoff date for each ordering window on its website. A Thanksgiving roast or holiday menu had not been announced as of October 13; check the site before you plan around it.
- Vegan East Bakery has a pre-order link on its website. Holiday pie availability and the order cutoff had not been announced as of October 13.
- Reverie Cafe + Bar lists a takeout ordering link on its site, so a to-go dinner may be possible. Holiday takeout had not been announced as of October 13.
Catering a vegan Thanksgiving
Two restaurants in our directory list catering on their own sites: Lulu EthioVegan, whose site links to catering packages, and Lutunji's Palate, whose site links a catering order form. Neither site mentions Thanksgiving specifically, so ask about lead time and holiday availability. For more options, see our vegan catering guide and the vegan catering collection.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is the kitchen open on Thursday, November 26, and until what time?
- Is there a set holiday menu, and is it fully vegan or only vegan friendly?
- Do you need a reservation, and is there a party size limit?
- For take-home orders, what is the order cutoff date and the pickup window?
Fully vegan restaurants do not need a dairy or egg check on the menu, which is the main reason they are the safest bet for a mixed group on a holiday. If your group includes people who want other options, our best vegan restaurants in Minneapolis guide covers the vegan-friendly restaurants too.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Thanksgiving 2026 in Minneapolis?
Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026. Plan reservations and pre-orders for the week before, since holiday hours are usually posted late.
Are fully vegan restaurants in Minneapolis open on Thanksgiving Day?
It depends on the restaurant. As of October 13, 2026, none of the fully vegan restaurants in our directory had published Thanksgiving hours on their own websites. Several are open on a regular Thursday, but call or check each restaurant's social channels before you go.
Where can I pre-order a vegan Thanksgiving dinner or pie in Minneapolis?
The Herbivorous Butcher sells through online ordering windows with posted cutoff dates, and Vegan East Bakery has a pre-order link on its website. Neither site had announced Thanksgiving items as of October 13, 2026, so confirm availability and cutoff dates directly.
Can I get vegan Thanksgiving catering in the Twin Cities?
Lulu EthioVegan and Lutunji's Palate both list catering on their websites. Ask about holiday lead times and minimum orders. Our vegan catering guide lists more options.
What should I ask a restaurant before booking vegan Thanksgiving dinner?
Ask whether the kitchen is open on Thursday, November 26, whether there is a fixed holiday menu, whether the menu is fully vegan, and what the reservation or pre-order cutoff is.