Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Pokebap, Nocterra Brewing Co and Schmidt's Fudge Haus, 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 37 cheap dining experiences
Discover cheap restaurants in Columbus with plant based options. Budget-friendly plant based dining.
Columbus's Cheap Plant Based Destinations
Discover the vibrant world of affordable plant-based dining across Columbus, where flavor meets value in every neighborhood. This curated selection features everything from zesty Mexican street food and savory Japanese bowls to classic American pub fare and refreshing Thai-inspired treats. Whether you are looking for a quick bite at a local deli or a sweet scoop of dairy-free ice cream, these budget-friendly spots prove that eating vegan in the city is both diverse and delicious.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Plant Based Restaurants in Columbus | Cheap & Plant Based
- Pokebap · rated 5/5: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Nocterra Brewing Co · rated 5/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Schmidt's Fudge Haus · rated 5/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Bottle Shop · rated 5/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Atlas Tavern · rated 4/5: 28 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Johnson's Real Ice Cream · rated 4/5: 16 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American (Ice cream is.
- Gemüt Biergarten · rated 4/5: 14 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Uptown Deli and Brew · rated 4/5: 12 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Mikey's Late Night Slice · rated 4/5: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Terra Byte Cafe · rated 4/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Simply Rolled Ice Cream · rated 4/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Lincoln Social Rooftop · rated 4/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- 16 Bit Bar · rated 3/5: 15 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American * The name.
- Barrio · rated 2/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- NE Chinese: 30 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- CFAES Cafe: 13 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Cuppa Cha: 13 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Mid City Garage: 12 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Agave & Rye: 11 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- One Line Coffee: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Hubbard Bar and Grille: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Arch City Tavern: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Walrus: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- El Vaquero: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Boom Boom Tacos, Tequila & Mezcal: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Two Dollar Radio Headquarters: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Dirty Frank's: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Basi Italia: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Due Amici: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Satori Ramen Bar: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
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.
