Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Cloudburst on Shilshole, Rupee Bar and Olaf's, 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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Discover the best Ballard restaurants with plant based options. Highly rated spots with authentic plant based menu items.
Ballard's Premier Plant Based Destinations
Ballard’s diverse dining scene offers an incredible array of plant-based possibilities, ranging from the comforting American classics at Olaf's and Mean Sandwich to the vibrant international flavors found
12 restaurants in Best Ballard Restaurants with Plant Based Options | Top Rated
- Cloudburst on Shilshole · rated 4/5: 20 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Rupee Bar · rated 4/5: 17 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Olaf's · rated 4/5: 12 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Lupe's Situ Tacos · rated 4/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Hood Famous Bakeshop · rated 4/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Filipino.
- Tall Grass Bakery · rated 3/5: 15 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Ballard Coffee Co.: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Nutty Squirrel · rated 4/5: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. Italian.
- Sabine · rated 3/5: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. French.
- Mighty-O Donuts: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Mean Sandwich: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Monkey Bridge: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. Vietnamese.
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.
