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-rated dining experiences
Discover the best University City restaurants with plant based options. Highly rated spots with authentic plant based menu items.
University City's Premier Plant Based Destinations
University City’s vibrant dining scene offers an impressive array of plant-based options that cater to students and locals looking for fresh, meat-free meals. This curated selection showcases a global palette, featuring everything from Middle Eastern staples at Goldie and Hummus Grill to fragrant Indian dishes at New Delhi Indian Restaurant. You can explore a wide range of experiences across the district, including quick American bites at HipCityVeg, traditional Chinese flavors at Xi'an Sizzling Woks, and classic Italian favorites from Allegro Pizza.
30 restaurants in Best University City Restaurants with Plant Based Options | Top Rated
- 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.
