1. NuVegan Cafe
8.6
2928 Georgia Ave NW (at Hobart Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Pleasant Plains · 78 tips and reviews
Maverick: Get some of the meat substitutes. (i.e. Vegan fried chicken) They're always good. Very unique menu, excellent service, friendly staff. #iRecommend
A Vickie: Veggie burgers are great. The black bean burger in a wrap with the BBQ sauce is delicious!
Marie Nguyen: I was presently suprise. This may have been the best vegan crab sandwich I ever had!
2. Busboys and Poets
8.9
2021 14th St NW (at V St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · U-Street · 357 tips and reviews
Mackenzie Morgan: Vegan chocolate brownies a la mode (soy ice cream) = delicious
Heather Carlson: Supports local artists, great atmosphere, plenty of vegan deliciousness. Try the coconut tofu bites & a vegan tuna sandwich with some sweet potato fries...mmm.
Mark J.: Amazing vegan options alongside a great standard American menu in a quirky and very lively setting.
4. Founding Farmers
8.9
1924 Pennsylvania Ave NW (20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · George Washington University · 804 tips and reviews
Patty Rodriguez: Love this place! Really great ambience, will definitely be back. Yummy veggie burger & fries!
Kristin: Great options for vegans and vegetarians! Ask for the "Meatless Menu". Two thumbs up on the Meatless Meatloaf and Organic Cucumber Delight!
Tim Shea: They have a great vegan and vegetarian menu. It's a separate menu, but they don't always give it to you, so be sure to ask your server.
5. Daikaya
8.6
705 6th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Ramen Restaurant · Chinatown · 284 tips and reviews
Rizalyn Vargas: Vegetarian friendly!! Love their noodles, broth, and vegetables.
Bitches Who Brunch: The Bitches Say: B+. Daikaya is definitely worth the trip for brunch. We’d like a little more consistency, but overall we loved it. Awarded with the Best French Toast and Best Veggie Dish of 2013!
Ingrid Wong: Delicious vegan shio ramen. Potstickers are average.
Elizabeth Storey: Vegan calzone is stuffed full of veggies, 'cheese' and 'pepperoni'!
Pia Teehan: The vegan American breakfasts are delicious!
Scron DC: Nitro beer, local beers, fresh organic food - options for vegan, paleo, etc.
7. Shouk
9.0
655 K St NW, Washington, D.C.
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Mount Vernon Square · 36 tips and reviews
Sudarshan Srirangam: Shouk veggie burger is great but too small of a portion!
Christopher C.: Mediterranean/Middle Eastern vegan
Eater: Popular fast-casual Mediterranean spot Shouk offers a vegetarian burger featuring charred onion, tahina, pickled turnip, and more. Read more.
8. Haikan
8.8
805 V St NW, Washington, D.C.
Ramen Restaurant · U-Street · 21 tips and reviews
Sam Sherwood: Shoyu broth is a wonderfully subtle example of the genre without being boring at all. Ma po tofu poutine is an entirely new genre.
Eater: Ramen is the star of the show, but don't skimp on the starters like the deviled egg topped with salmon roe, cast iron smoky mussels with seaweed butter, crab rangoon, and Mapo Tofu Poutine. Read more.
Behrad Eats: Mapo Tofu Poutine is a well executed fusion dish! Crispy french fries smothered with mapo tofu, ground chicken, mozzarella curds, & freshly ground Szechuan peppercorn.
9. Baked & Wired
9.1
1052 Thomas Jefferson St NW (at K St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bakery · Georgetown · 462 tips and reviews
Krystal Stanley: Best cupcakes in DC- HANDS DOWN! My favs are the carrot, Karen's, vanilla, vegan, German chocolate. I also love the pumpkin gingerbread- its usually on the wired side. The Au Lait is great as well.
Camilla: This place is amazing! The lines are long, but move super fast!! Had the Elvis, Dirty Chai, Vegan and Red Velvet. Can recommend all of these and probably all the other ones too ;)
dancingqueen fAMedevoLv3xion: Vegan, gluten free options. Donut muffin. My wheelchair died, they let me recharge & reboot. Thanks, friendliest bunch. #PortlandiaDC
10. Sankofa Books & Video
8.3
2714 Georgia Ave NW (btwn Fairmont & Girard St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bookstore · Columbia Heights · 19 tips and reviews
Leigh Jackson: Try the "hybrid" vegan wrap! Very good!
Laurenellen McCann: Hidden gem a stone's throw from Howard: Great, creative selection of vegan and vegetarian friendly options. Killer outdoor seating. Awesome staff. Check it out.
Laydee Adey: Vegan, smoothies and juices healthy food, food for conscience - music, movies, books
11. Ben's Chili Bowl
8.3
1213 U St NW, Washington, D.C.
Hot Dog Joint · U-Street · 386 tips and reviews
@Lady_BlahBlah: If you're vegetarian, order the veggie dog with chili, cheese, mustard and onions. Delightful.
Brett G: Vegetarian? You have to try the veggie chili and/or veggie chili dog. Life changing.
Sarah J Parker: Great dogs, great chilli, but not off the scale. More than decent veggie option and unique history make this place a safe bet in DC
12. CherCher
8.6
1334 9th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Ethiopian Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 15 tips and reviews
Gaurav Saxena: The vegetarian special (deluxe)
Taylor Howard: Vegetarian deluxe platter is amazing and more than enough for two people to share. Get it even if you are a carnivore. Great food. Service is a bit slow but overall a great place and great value.
Pranay Sethi: A special veggie platter can be easily split between two. Amazing taste, great value for money, delightful people.
13. Lapis
9.1
1847 Columbia Rd NW (at Mintwood Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Afghan Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 40 tips and reviews
Eater: Feast on Afghan dumplings, pumpkin preparations, baked eggplant, and standout kebobs in many varieties. A recent recipient of Michelin's Bib Gourmand designation, vegetarians eat well here. Read more.
Danielle DaSilva: One of the best and most unique meals I've had in DC. 90% of the menu is vegetarian or can easily be made vegan. Restaurant is small, but cozy.
Sahesha Upadhyay: Great vegetarian options as well!
14. Toki Underground
8.4
1234 H St NE (above The Pug), Washington, D.C.
Noodle Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 181 tips and reviews
Audrey A: EXCELLENT ramen! Split a bowl of the Toki Classic & veggie dumplings w/ a friend. TOTALLY worth the wait! Put your name on the list and explore H Street (eg-Atlas Arcade or Playhouse) while you wait.
Katy Thomas: Outstanding ramen...I went with the Toki Classic and was very pleased. Friend got the vegetarian - cool earthy broth with lots of veg - but then added pork cheek...pretty awesome
Tarah Feinberg: Excellent ramen. Not Ippudo (what is?), but tried all of them, except the vegetarian, and they were all delicious. This is the kimchi (it's got a kick) and the curry chicken was really tasty too.
15. Rasika
9.0
633 D St NW (at 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 192 tips and reviews
Sam Greenberg: For two, vegetarian and the non-vegetarian tasting menus together give an incredible variety of food! Great experience all around. (For overlaps between menus, you can even ask for a swap.)
GourmetLive: Food blogger The Not-Ever-Still Life recommends the baingan mattar bharta (smoked eggplant entreé) or the vegetable curry and the ragda (spiced potato–and–chickpea fritters).
Thomas Reintjes: If you can't decide for one of the vegetarian dishes, they prepare two half portions for you.