Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants in New Orleans

17 places with vegan food: 5 fully vegan and 12 with vegan options. Top rated: Sweet Soulfood (4.8★, 1,589 reviews). Filter, sort and map below.

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Directory updated November 2026.

All Vegan & Vegetarian Spots in New Orleans

Vegan & Vegetarian Dining in New Orleans

We list 17 places with vegan food in New Orleans: 5 are 100% vegan and 12 serve vegan dishes alongside a regular menu. Ranked by Google rating and number of reviews, the top three are Sweet Soulfood (4.8 stars, 1,589 reviews), The Daily Beet (4.8 stars, 529 reviews) and Small Mart (4.8 stars, 269 reviews). In their Google reviews, diners mention jambalaya (138 mentions), cornbread (124) and gumbo (113) most. Of the 17, 3 are in the $ price range, 7 open by 8 AM and 6 stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night.

  • 17 spots listed · 5 fully vegan
  • Cuisines: Soul Food, Juice Shop, Salad Shop, Vegetarian Cafe And Deli, Mobile Caterer, Coffee Shop
  • Price: $–$$
  • Top rated: Sweet Soulfood (4.8★)
How many vegan restaurants are in New Orleans?

Vegan Eats Map lists 17 vegan and vegetarian spots in New Orleans, Louisiana, 5 of them 100% vegan.

What is the best vegan restaurant in New Orleans?

Sweet Soulfood ranks first: 4.8 stars from 1,589 Google reviews. We rank by Google rating weighted by the number of reviews, so a few perfect scores do not outrank a long record; next are The Daily Beet (4.8 stars) and Small Mart (4.8 stars).

Are there fully vegan restaurants in New Orleans?

Yes: 5 of the 17 spots we list in New Orleans are 100% vegan. The other 12 serve vegan options alongside other dishes.

Where can I find vegan food in New Orleans?

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