Looking for vegetarian-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Nine Lives Cat Cafe, Blue Mind Coffee and 317 Burger, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry vegetarian-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Indianapolis's Upscale Vegetarian Destinations
Indianapolis offers a sophisticated landscape for plant-based dining where refined flavors meet elegant atmospheres. This curated selection highlights the city's premier upscale vegetarian destinations, ranging from the sun-drenched Mediterranean flavors at The Riviera Club to the elevated American classics found at Java House and Garden Table. Whether you are seeking a polished evening out or a vibrant, chef-driven meal, these establishments redefine meatless dining with creativity and style.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Vegetarian Restaurants in Indianapolis | Upscale & Vegetarian
- Nine Lives Cat Cafe · rated 5/5: 30 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Blue Mind Coffee · rated 5/5: 30 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- 317 Burger · rated 5/5: 17 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Slippery Noodle Inn · rated 5/5: 15 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Ascend Coffee · rated 5/5: 10 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- South Bend Chocolate Company Chocolate Cafe · rated 5/5: 9 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Boarding Pass Bites · rated 5/5: 7 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Allegro Coffee · rated 5/5: 6 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- MacKenzie River Pizza Co · rated 5/5: 5 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- The Exchange · rated 4/5: 25 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Amelia's Bread · rated 4/5: 23 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- El Toro Bravo South · rated 4/5: 13 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Hotbox Pizza · rated 4/5: 4 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Java House · rated 3/5: 29 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sweet Escape Cake Company · rated 3/5: 20 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Shapiro's Delicatessen · rated 3/5: 9 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- CoreLife Eatery · rated 2/5: 5 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Inferno Room · rated 1/5: 32 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Ash & Elm Cider: 54 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Brew Link Brewing Downtown: 39 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Hong Kong Restaurant: 33 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Top Out Cafe: 31 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sultana Cafe & Hookah Bar: 28 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Root & Bone: 26 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Magoo's California Pizza: 25 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Siam Square: 25 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Bluebeard: 24 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Isuka Hibachi Express and Sushi: 22 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Bosphorus Istanbul Cafe: 22 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Garden Table: 19 vegetarian-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.
