Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Indian Sizzler, Goldie and HipCityVeg, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry plant-based-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 22 affordable dining experiences
Discover affordable restaurants in University City with plant based options. Budget-friendly plant based dining.
University City's Affordable Plant Based Destinations
University City serves as a vibrant hub for budget-friendly plant-based dining, offering an impressive variety of global flavors that cater to students and locals alike. From the Middle Eastern staples at Goldie and Hummus Grill to the aromatic spices of Indian Sizzler and New Delhi, there is a meat-free dish for every palate. You can also find comforting American classics at HipCityVeg and Bart's Bagels, alongside authentic international fare from Xi'an Sizzling Woks, Thai Singha House, and Allegro Pizza. This curated selection highlights the best affordable vegan and vegetarian spots in the neighborhood, ensuring a delicious and accessible meal for any time of day.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Plant Based Restaurants in University City | Affordable & Plant Based
- Indian Sizzler · rated 5/5: 20 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Goldie · rated 5/5: 15 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- HipCityVeg · rated 5/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Metropolitan Bakery Café · rated 4/5: 15 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- New Delhi Indian Restaurant · rated 4/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Bart's Bagels · rated 4/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Thai Singha House Restaurant · rated 4/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Hummus Grill · rated 4/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Fresh Donuts · rated 3/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Heng Feng: 17 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Spread Bagelry: 14 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- United By Blue: 11 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Tea-Do: 11 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Boba King: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Honeygrow: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- White Dog Cafe: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Kung Fu Tea: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Poke Burri: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Savas Brick Oven Pizza: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Ed's Pizza & Wings: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- El Taco: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Just Salad: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- CO-OP Restaurant & Bar: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- D.P. Dough: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Xi'an Sizzling Woks · rated 4/5: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Allegro Pizza · rated 3/5: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. Italian.
- Saxbys · rated 3/5: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Schmear It: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sabrina's Cafe: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Mad Greek's pizza: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. Greek.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
