A curated, opinionated ranking by the VeganBites editorial team
Last updated: March 2026
Three Carrots is the restaurant that put Indianapolis on the vegan map, and it continues to set the pace from its Fountain Square home. The burgers are stacked high and genuinely craveable, the bowls are thoughtfully composed, and the weekend brunch draws lines that speak for themselves. It's the kind of restaurant that makes an entire neighborhood a destination.
Ezra's Enlightened Cafe takes the raw and living foods concept to a place where it actually feels vibrant and satisfying rather than austere. The salads burst with color and crunch, the wraps are packed with sprouted goodness, and the smoothies are blended to thick, sippable perfection.
Nook by The Loving Hut brings the global chain's warmth and affordability to Indianapolis with a pan-Asian menu that never disappoints. The portions are generous enough to make lunch leftovers a certainty, and the flavors are bold and well-balanced. It's the kind of reliable neighborhood vegan spot that becomes part of your weekly routine.
Honorable mentions include Broad Ripple Brewpub for its surprisingly robust vegan bar food and 10th Street Diner for its nostalgic all-day breakfast plates. See all 72 vegan restaurants in Indianapolis on VeganBites.