Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Mānoa Chocolate, 3660 On The Rise and Hideout, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry plant-based-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Honolulu's Cheap Plant Based Destinations
Exploring Honolulu’s plant-based scene is more accessible than ever with this curated selection of budget-friendly eateries that span the globe in flavor. From the savory Japanese staples at Musubi Cafe Iyasume and Middle Eastern delights at Da Spot to sweet Filipino desserts from UBAE and Italian treats at Via Gelato, there is a meat-free dish for every craving. Whether you are looking for a quick American-style breakfast at Eggs n' Things or fresh seafood-inspired creations at Yama's Fish Market, these local gems prove that delicious vegan and vegetarian options are both plentiful and affordable across the city.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Plant Based Restaurants in Honolulu | Cheap & Plant Based
- Mānoa Chocolate · rated 5/5: 12 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- 3660 On The Rise · rated 5/5: 11 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Hideout · rated 5/5: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Murphy's Bar and Grill · rated 5/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Patisserie La Palme D'Or · rated 5/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Kūhiō Avenue Food Hall · rated 4/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Fujiya Hawai'i · rated 4/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Crackin' Kitchen · rated 4/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- natuRe waikiki · rated 4/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Yama's Fish Market · rated 4/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Musubi Cafe Iyasume · rated 4/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Heart Moon · rated 4/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Up Roll Café Honolulu: 21 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Miro Kaimuki: 18 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Rainbow's Drive Inn: 13 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Holey Grail: 12 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Dean & Deluca: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Dotted Line: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Artizen by MW: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Kozo Sushi: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Thai Issan Cuisine II: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Big City Diner: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- O'Kims: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
- Eggs n' Things: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Berini: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- MW Restaurant: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Hau Tree Lanai: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Koa Pancake House: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Pig and the Lady: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Vietnamese.
- Island Vintage Coffee: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
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.
