While tables in Baton Rouge are typically filled with meat and seafood, more plant-based restaurants have popped up throughout the city, as well as more restaurants offering a selection of vegan and vegetarian menu items. Find everything from vegan mac and cheese to a stacked veggie plate filled with your favorites, all made with some of the freshest ingredients you can find here in Baton Rouge.
BB&PF
While this restaurant serves a selection of non-vegan items, the true star of the show are its bean burgers. BB&PF’s name says it all – standing for bean burgers and plantain fries, this Nigerian restaurant is known for its meatless burgers made from black-eyed peas, served best with their crispy plantain fries.
BLDG 5
BLDG 5 is known for some of the freshest bites in the city, and their vegan and vegetarian options are at the top of that list. Choose from a selection of plates and boards, like the veggie plate or harvest board, that are filled with seasonal vegetables and a selection of sauces, or opt for the BLDG 5 Powerhouse salad, a mixed greens salad topped with marinated chickpeas and black beans and a lemon vinaigrette.
BULLFISH BISTRO
Bullfish Bistro is a flavorful Caribbean Southern fusion restaurant and a very vegan and vegetarian-friendly option for those looking for a bite in Baton Rouge! Offering a selection of salads, vegan pasta, vegan jerk burgers, legume plates and more, those looking for plant-based options can also up their plates with a vegan meatball for additional protein.
COCHA
Located in downtown Baton Rouge, Cocha is a farm-to-table staple and the creative menu is filled with options for those looking for plant-based options. With items such as Indonesian Stir-Fried Noodles, Criolla with jackfruit and Caroline BBQ made with mushrooms, Cocha takes their offerings to the next level, all while supporting local farmers.
GOLDEN VEGAN
Located a little further north in Zachary, the Golden Vegan is a newer vegan restaurant filled with your favorite comfort foods. Woman-owned and operated, this vegan café specializes in flavorful vegan takes on burger, Southwest egg rolls and other savory bites!
MESTIZO LOUISIANA MEXICAN CUISINE
Mestizo’s menu has long since been filled with items for various dietary restrictions, ensuring that everyone has a chance to enjoy their food. With a selection of your classic Mexican favorites (some even with a Louisiana twist), Mestizo’s has a whole menu dedicated to vegetarian options.
MJ’S CAFÉ
Located in Baton Rouge’s Mid City neighborhood, MJ’s Café is dedicated to plant-based goodness! This restaurant is open for breakfast and lunch and is fully committed to providing a wide selection of vegan and vegetarian friendly menu items, ranging from starters and soups to sandwiches and desserts.
THE PLANTRY CAFÉ
Newly opened, The Plantry Café emphasizes not choosing between delicious and nutritious. All items gluten-free, plant based and organic, with a seasonal menu that makes sure to rotate in the freshest flavors. Find a selection of lunch items, such as sandwiches and soup, as well as a dinner menu filled with apps and main course options.
THE GREGORY
Located in the Watermark Hotel in downtown Baton Rouge, The Gregory is a premier destination for food and drinks. The chefs make sure to utilize fresh and local produce in the farm-to-table menu, with vegan and vegetarian options, such as vegan scallops, veggie flatbread and salads.
VEGANISH VIBES
Veganish Vibes is serving up some of your favorite menu items, but with a vegan twist, of course! Find a selection of vegan burgers topped with all the veggies and vegan cheese of your dreams, as well as Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls and Red Beans & Rice, as well as vegan takes on your favorite Louisiana desserts, such as beignets and bread pudding.
