A curated, opinionated ranking by the VeganBites editorial team
Last updated: March 2026
The Herbivorous Butcher isn't just a restaurant — it's a movement. Siblings Aubry and Kale Walch built America's first vegan butcher shop right here in Minneapolis, and the house-made deli meats and aged cheeses are so convincing they've fooled lifelong carnivores. Their Italian sub is the stuff of legend.
J. Selby's has the kind of line out the door that makes you wonder if there's a concert inside. There isn't — just towering comfort food that happens to be entirely plant-based. The Dirty Secret burger and Nashville hot chicken sandwich are unreal, and their brunch menu draws crowds from both sides of the river.
Reverie is where Minneapolis's vegan scene gets sophisticated without getting stuffy. The seasonal menu rotates constantly, the cocktail program is genuinely impressive, and their weekend brunch has become a South Minneapolis institution. This is date-night vegan dining done right.
Trio Plant Based throws the entire globe onto your plate and somehow makes it all work. One visit you're eating a loaded smash burger, the next it's a fragrant Thai curry with perfect jasmine rice. The modern space feels polished but never pretentious, and the menu rewards repeat visits.
Honorable mentions go to Galactic Pizza for their costumed delivery drivers and solid vegan options, and Hard Times Cafe for late-night punk vibes and cheap eats. See all 56 vegan restaurants in Minneapolis on VeganBites.