Whether it’s for your health, the environment, the animals or you just want some more veggies in your life, many restaurants in Louisville pride themselves on their vegan options — for some, it’s all they do.
Here’s a look at seven of the best vegan restaurants in Louisville (in no particular order):
Addis Ababa Ethiopian Restaurant
Addis Grill is known for its variety of vegan and non-vegan or gluten free food selections. The establishment is committed to using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
Some menu items include Mujahharah, Channa Masala, Misir Wot, Kik Alicha, the Ethiopian vegetarian sampler and more.
WHERE: 109 S. 4th St.
HOURS: Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Closed Sundays.
CONTACT: addisgrill.com; 502-581-1011
Heart & Soy: Roots
The owners of Heart & Soy: Roots believe Louisville lacks upscale vegetarian dining, and say this restaurant is the answer, according to its website. The restaurant’s menu presents vegetarian dishes styled like tapas, a savory appetizer in Spanish cuisine.
WHERE: 1216 Bardstown Road
HOURS: Monday to Friday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Closed Sundays.
CONTACT:heartandsoy.net; 502-452-6688 (Carryout: 502-452-6678)
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V-Grits
V-Grits started out as a food truck in 2015, but over the years the eatery drew a large customer base that led to a new space in Logan Street Market.
Food there includes house-made lasagna, taco salad, vegan fish tacos and nacho fries, among other fast-casual menu items.
WHERE: Logan Street Market, 1001 Logan St.
HOURS: Tuesday to Saturday 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Closed Mondays
CONTACT: vgits.com, 502-889-6333
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Naïve Kitchen + Bar
Naïve focused on vegetable-forward dishes when it opened in 2019 and now has developed a reputation for being able to accommodate dietary restrictions like celiac disease or gluten allergies.
On its menu, you can find options like vegan breakfast burritos, garden burgers, roasted eggplant, bamboo congee, fried mushroom sliders and more.
WHERE: 1001 E. Washington St.
HOURS:
- Lunch: Tuesday to Friday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Saturday to Sunday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Dinner: Tuesday to Thursday 5-9 p.m.; Friday to Sunday 5-10 p.m.
CONTACT:eatnaive.com; 502-749-7856
Mirage Restaurant
This takeout-focused Mediterranean restaurant opened on Jan. 24 in the former Peking City Express space.
Though it is mostly classic comfort Mediterranean food, it includes some vegan options such as grilled vegetables, Kalaya, salad platter, falafel and mujadara.
WHERE: 4100 Preston Highway
HOURS: Monday to Saturday 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
CONTACT:miragemediterranean.com; 502-363-7788
Ramsi’s Cafe On The World
Dining at Ramsi’s is a global experience. Even its staff hails from different parts of the world: Sudan, Syria, Cuba, Mexico, Senegal, Ethiopia and Gambia, to name a few, per previous Courier Journal reporting.
The menu has items like peanut-ginger Thai noodles, Egyptian kitchen, East Indian paella, spicy Jamaican tofu and capellini marinara.
WHERE: 1293 Bardstown Rd.
HOURS: Monday to Thursday 4-11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-12 a.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
CONTACT: ramsiscafe.com; 502-451-0700
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The Silly Axe Cafe
The Silly Axe Cafe has been in business for more than three and a half years, mostly at its former location at 2216 Dundee Road. The “100% gluten-free” diner recently moved to a smaller location at Logan Street Market to cut costs and help it grow in the short term.
The menu has options such as sweet n’ sour chicken made from cauliflower, buffalo quesadilla, spaghetti squash casserole and vegan soups.
WHERE: 1001 Logan St.
HOURS: Tuesday to Saturday 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Closed Mondays.
CONTACT:thesillyaxecafe.com; 502-528-8159
Source : Courier Journal
