South Carolina has jumped on the vegan train, and Greenville is on board!
The dining scene here is brimming with vegan-friendly restaurants waiting to exceed your expectations. No eggs, no cheese, no butter, no seafood, no meat? No problem.
You might be in the land of barbecue, macaroni and cheese, shrimp and grits, fried chicken and biscuits, but we've got you covered.
In restaurants across beautiful Greenville, herbivores and omnivores are finding common ground over chicken-less "chicken" sandwiches, leafy salads and crave-worthy cakes washed down with cold-pressed juices.
Here are five with an impressive lineup of dishes to meet your vegan needs.
Farm Fresh Fast
860 S Church Street
(864) 518-1978
Fresh from local farms and never frozen, ingredients that go into creating dishes at Farm Fresh Fast are of the highest quality, guaranteed. That includes vegan dishes on its “No Kill” menu, described as “thoughtfully sourced and plant-based.” Burgers, wraps and grain dishes offer variety to satisfy your vegan cravings.
Vegan raves: Beyond bacon cheeseburger, chicken bacon ranch wrap, vegan jambalaya
Saffron Indian Cuisine
1178 Woodruff Road
(864) 288-7400
Fans of all eating persuasions will swoon over the menu at Saffron, one of Greenville’s most popular Indian restaurants. Colorful, spicy notes infuse all the dishes, including the many vegan offerings. From samosas to curries to roti, there’s plenty to appreciate when it comes to plant-based options.
Vegan raves: Mulligatawny soup, eggplant bhartha, vegetable coconut curry, dal tarka
Naked Vegan
311 A McAlistair Road
(864) 252-4195
The offerings at Naked Vegan hint at a soul food-centric menu with modern twists. Check out the daily lineup and order online here.
Vegan raves: Vegan Oxtails and Grits, Skrimps & Waffles, Peach Cobbler French Toast
Sun Belly Cafe
1409 West Blue Ridge Drive
(404) 309-7791
Healthy and fresh—that’s the way it’s done at this cool cafe where deliciously catering to dietary needs is job 1. Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan figure prominently here. Salads, soups, sandwiches and more are made fresh daily with a menu that changes weekly according to the availability of ingredients. Vegetables, legumes, fruits and grains are the foundation of beautiful dishes any health- or flavor-conscious diner will appreciate.
Vegan raves: Vegan chili, vegan spiced chocolate, vegan lasagna, vegan Bolognese
Vegan House Shack
21 E Faris Road
(864) 412-5578
The Vegan House Shack is really a palace when it comes to decadent plant-based eats. It has earned its place on Greenville's vegan map with savory pastas, potato dishes and more. And those custom-made cakes? Simply to die for. Check out their custom cake lineup here.
Vegan raves: Loaded Potatoes, Mediterranean Pasta, Double Chocolate Trouble Cake, Butter Maple Pumpkin Spice Cake
