Vegan Food in Atlantic City Locals Swear By

Atlantic City has fewer dedicated vegan restaurants than its food reputation might suggest, so the honest list is short. These are the spots in and near Atlantic City we can stand behind with real data: Google ratings, what diners mention in their reviews, and menu prices from Google. For the current list, with hours and a map, see our vegan food in Atlantic City page.

1. Greens and Grains (Ventnor)

Greens and Grains is a 100% vegan cafe at 5028 Wellington Ave in Ventnor City, about 3 miles down the island from Atlantic City. It holds a 4.5-star rating from 33 Google reviews. Diners mention its wraps and smoothies most often, along with plant-based comfort food like gluten-free mac n cheese, a vegan cheesesteak and vegan chili.

Its cold-pressed juices are $8 a bottle (Restore, Recharge, Reboot, Replenish, Revive and seasonal blends), and it sells 2-day and 3-day juice cleanses. It opens at 10AM on weekdays and 8AM on weekends.

2. Tony Boloney’s (Atlantic City)

Tony Boloney’s at 300 Oriental Ave is not a vegan restaurant (most of its menu is meat and dairy), but it is the easiest vegan slice in Atlantic City. The OG Vegan slice ($6.57) is topped with marinara, eggplant meatballs, pesto, NUMU vegan mozzarella and fresh basil. Google reviewers mention its vegan pizza 18 times and its vegan options 21 times, and the restaurant holds a 4.1-star rating from 1,461 Google reviews.

3. Hannah G’s (Ventnor)

Hannah G’s is a breakfast and lunch spot at 7310 Ventnor Ave, open 7AM to 2PM and closed on Tuesdays. It is not vegan, and its menu leans on eggs, dairy and meat, but Google reviewers mention its vegan options 12 times and its gluten-free options 23 times, so ask which pancakes and plates can be made vegan. Reviewers also note that it is cash only. It holds a 4.5-star rating from 338 Google reviews.

Worth the drive: Living On the Veg (Manahawkin)

About 25 miles north, Living On the Veg is a 100% vegan cafe with a 4.9-star rating from 266 Google reviews. Diners mention its smoothies, potato salad, burritos, buffalo tempeh wrap and black bean burger most. Smoothies run about $9 to $10.

Tips for eating vegan in Atlantic City

• Know which spots are fully vegan: Greens and Grains and Living On the Veg are 100% vegan; at Tony Boloney’s and Hannah G’s, ask for the vegan versions.
• Check hours before you go: Hannah G’s closes at 2PM and is closed on Tuesdays, and Greens and Grains opens at 10AM on weekdays.
• Bring cash for Hannah G’s: reviewers say it does not take cards.
• See what is open now: our Atlantic City page and the vegan food near me search show live open and closed status.

FAQs

1. Is there a fully vegan restaurant in Atlantic City? Not inside Atlantic City itself in our directory right now. The closest 100% vegan spot is Greens and Grains in Ventnor City, about 3 miles away.

2. Where can I get vegan pizza in Atlantic City? Tony Boloney’s on Oriental Ave sells an OG Vegan slice with NUMU vegan mozzarella and eggplant meatballs.

3. Can I find vegan breakfast near Atlantic City? Greens and Grains in Ventnor opens at 8AM on weekends, and Hannah G’s, also in Ventnor, serves breakfast from 7AM with vegan options on request.