Looking for vegan-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Nine Lives Cat Cafe, 317 Burger and Blue Mind Coffee, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry vegan-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Indianapolis's Cheap Vegan Destinations
Exploring the plant-based side of Indianapolis is easier than ever with this curated selection of affordable eateries that cater to every craving. You can dive into hearty American comfort food at 317 Burger and Nine Lives Cat Cafe or explore international flavors ranging from Mexican and Italian to Middle Eastern, Japanese, and Chinese cuisines. These budget-friendly destinations, including local favorites like El Toro Bravo South and Hotbox Pizza, ensure that a vibrant vegan lifestyle is accessible to everyone in the Circle City.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Vegan Restaurants in Indianapolis | Cheap & Vegan
- Nine Lives Cat Cafe · rated 5/5: 11 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- 317 Burger · rated 5/5: 10 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Blue Mind Coffee · rated 5/5: 8 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Boarding Pass Bites · rated 5/5: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Slippery Noodle Inn · rated 5/5: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- South Bend Chocolate Company Chocolate Cafe · rated 5/5: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Allegro Coffee · rated 5/5: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Exchange · rated 4/5: 20 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Amelia's Bread · rated 4/5: 12 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- El Toro Bravo South · rated 4/5: 5 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Hotbox Pizza · rated 4/5: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Java House · rated 3/5: 22 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sweet Escape Cake Company · rated 3/5: 8 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- CoreLife Eatery · rated 2/5: 5 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Inferno Room · rated 1/5: 22 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Ash & Elm Cider: 42 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Brew Link Brewing Downtown: 26 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sultana Cafe & Hookah Bar: 18 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Tinker Coffee: 17 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Top Out Cafe: 17 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Hong Kong Restaurant: 14 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Siam Square: 14 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Garden Table: 13 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Isuka Hibachi Express and Sushi: 13 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Bosphorus Istanbul Cafe: 12 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Bluebeard: 10 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Spark: 9 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Root & Bone: 9 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Magoo's California Pizza: 6 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Hasuno: 6 vegan-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.
