Best Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants in Tampa (2026)

by Breanna Ramos

There are so many different restaurants to dine at in the Tampa area, and plenty of those restaurants have vegan and vegetarian menus.

Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants in Florida.

Vegan restaurants have completely plant-based foods, with no products derived from animals. (This means no meat, dairy, honey, etc.)

table with bok choy, collard greens, bok choy, carrots, radishes, and okra

Vegetarian restaurants are meat-free and have menu items that contain animal products, though they usually have vegan options as well. 

Veg-Curious Definition 

Whether you are a vegan or vegetarian, or just Veg-Curious, there are lots of good places to get vegan and vegetarian food in Tampa. 

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These are some of the top vegan and vegetarian restaurants to eat at in Tampa. The places we list below have entirely vegan or vegetarian menus.

From tasty pizza and sushi to vegan treats and more, check out all the best places you try the next time you are looking for a meal in this veg-friendly city in Central West Florida.

The Mediterranean Chickpea

The Mediterranean Chickpea platter of food.

The Mediterranean Chickpea is one of the best vegetarian restaurants in the Tampa area.

There are so many dishes to try from this completely vegetarian menu, like the falafel wrap, or the Mediterranean Chickpea’s homemade hummus varieties, which pair amazingly with pita bread. 

The Mediterranean Chickpea desserts.

The Mediterranean Chickpea is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm and Sunday from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm.

For more information, visit the Mediterranean Chickpea official website. 

The Mediterranean Chickpea Address: 3217 S MacDill Ave Suite C, Tampa, FL 33629

Vegan International Co.

vegan drumsticks.

Vegan International Co. is a vegan kitchen and market that is the perfect place to stop if you are interested in a vegan lifestyle.

Vegan International Kitchen Food.
Source: Vegan International Kitchen

The quick service restaurant serves good food like vegan drumsticks, gyros made from seitan and chik’n, and hefty plates and platters of soul food with sides like vegan mac and cheese, collard greens, saffron rice, and sweet plantains to choose from. 

Gyros at Vegan International Kitchen.
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Vegan International Co. is open daily from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.

For more information, visit the official Vegan International Co website.

Vegan International Co. Address: 13751 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL 33613

Lotus Vegan Restaurant

Lotus vegan Restaurant Soup.

Lotus Vegan Restaurant is a Vietnamese restaurant with a completely vegan menu located in the Tampa Bay area town of Pinellas Park. It is the best place for tofu dishes, as their tofu is made in-house.

Lotus Vegan Restaurant.
Source: Lotus Vegan Restaurant

This hidden gem serves plant-based versions of some favorite dishes such as fried rice, curry, and pho. Enjoy fresh vegetables, spring rolls, crispy wontons, and more.

veggie platter with wontons.
Source: Lotus Vegan Restaurant

Lotus Vegan Restaurant is open Monday through Saturday from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm. 

For more information, visit the official Lotus Vegan website. 

Lotus Vegan Restaurant Address: 6575 Park Blvd N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781

Pure Kitchen

rice, beans, and plantains.

Pure Kitchen is an organic vegan grab-and-go restaurant in South Tampa serving up healthy food. Their menu changes frequently, and they serve vegan cuisine like rice bowls with black beans, salads, and curries.

They also have desserts like chocolate chip cookies and blueberry and zucchini muffins.

packed salads.

Pure Kitchen is open daily from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.

For more information, visit the official Pure Kitchen Facebook page.

Pure Kitchen Address: 3214 W. Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609

Additional Vegan and Vegetarian Places to Eat Near Tampa

Love Food Central

Love Food Central.
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Love Food Central Address: 2057 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33713

Love Food Central Sandwich and a mango
Source: Love Food Central

Florish, St. Pete

Signature Bowls from Florish in Tampa
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Love Food Central Address: 2057 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33713

The Twisted Vegan, Tampa

The Twisted Vegan breakfast bowl
Source: The Twisted Vegan

The Twisted Vegan Address: 1005 W Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612

HaleLife Bakery

HaleLife Bakery Tree stump cake
Source: HaleLife Bakery

HaleLife Bakery Address: 2425 S Dale Mabry Hwy Suite B, Tampa, FL 33629

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