10 Best Vegetarian and Vegan-Friendly Restaurants in Madison

In the land of meat, cheese and beer that is Madison, Wisconsin, living a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle requires a lot of time and hard work. However, as these diets have become more popular throughout the years, the vegetarian and vegan foodie scene here has expanded at the speed of light. Yep, no more being forced to get lunch from a salad bar of wilted greens and soggy tomatoes: Madison’s restaurant scene has got you covered. Here are my top ten favorite restaurants with amazing options for the vegetarians and vegans of the area.

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Forage Kitchen

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Forage Kitchen's is essentially a salad bar on steroids. You can order from their extensive list of grain bowls, salads, and smoothies, or you can choose from an expansive range of only the best and freshest ingredients to build your own. And don't even get me started on the aesthetic of the place: the definition of Instagram-worthy.

Himal Chuli

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Nepalese food might not be as well-known as other Asian cuisines, but Himal Chuli's mainly vegetarian menu makes me keep coming back for more. The hole-in-the-wall State Street location's eclectic Himalayan vibe is not one to pass up.

Ladonia Cafe

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Most people probably think of food truck cuisine as not straying much farther from quick burgers and noodle bowls, which makes Ladonia Cafe's vegetarian menu so unique. Describing it's food as "healthy comfort food," this food truck sells everything from chocolate chip waffles to tofu pot pie.

Monty's Blue Plate Diner

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Diners aren't just for greasy plates of eggs and bacon anymore- Monty's Blue Plate Diner has an extensive vegan menu. Choose from a variety of mouthwatering options, from almond milk french toast to tofu scramblers- Monty's will not disappoint.

Sunroom Cafe

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The cafeteria-style dining at Sunroom Cafe makes it easy to get your favorite vegetarian meals quickly. The bright cafe offers a ton of tofu options and a baguette veggie melt you won't want to pass up.

Fuegos

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"Vegan" and "tapas" don't usually go together, but Fuegos has an entire menu dedicated to them. Offering vegan dinner, salad, lunch and brunch menus as well, this Spanish restaurant has it all.

Graze

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This gorgeous spot features high, floor-to-ceiling windows looking out on the state capitol and a menu perfectly customizable to fit vegetarian or vegan dietary needs. Don't miss it!

Marigold Kitchen

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This hip and trendy restaurant was just voted the best breakfast in Madison for 2018 by Madison Magazine. From the citrus ricotta buckwheat pancakes to the sweet potato hash, both vegetarians and vegans will find something delicious at Marigold Kitchen.

Short Stack Eatery

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Don't let Short Stack's Saturday mile-long morning brunch line scare you- this spot has gained fame in Madison for a reason. The eatery offers a good amount of vegetarian options on its menu, including some to-die-for sweet potato oatmeal pancakes.

SaladsUp

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SaladsUp is basically a Subway for salads. Choose from a colorful variety of options to customize exactly what kind of salad you're craving- this place has it all.

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