100% Vegan Restaurants in Minneapolis & St. Paul

Dreamstate Cafe opened in December 2025 at the corner of 26th Street and Lyndale Avenue, bringing an all-day plant-based cafe and bar to one of Minneapolis's most vibrant dining corridors. The space formerly housed Common Roots Cafe and most recently Hi Flora, and it's now run by Kristin Wiegmann and Jeff Therkelsen, the same duo behind Reverie Cafe in Powderhorn. The menu shifts with the time of day. Weekday lunches lean into inventive savory plates, while weekend brunch brings its own dedicated spread. Come evening, the kitchen goes full-on comfort: lion's mane steak, mushroom dashi ramen, and a roasted delicata sandwich are among the standouts. A late-night menu runs until 10 or 11 pm, making Dreamstate one of the rare vegan spots in Minneapolis where you can eat well at midnight. The bar program is serious, with cocktails and mocktails both given real attention, and a happy hour runs daily from 3 to 5 pm. The neighborhood fit feels right: Dreamstate sits next to Boneshaker Books and a cluster of independent shops, giving the block a distinct scene energy. If you love Reverie, this is its more urban, late-night sibling. Q: Is Dreamstate Cafe 100% vegan? A: Yes. Dreamstate Cafe is entirely plant-based, with no animal products on the menu. It opened in December 2025 on Lyndale Avenue in the Lyn-Lake neighborhood, run by the same owners as Reverie Cafe in Powderhorn -- Kristin Wiegmann and Jeff Therkelsen. The space previously housed Common Roots Cafe and Hi Flora. Q: What should I order at Dreamstate Cafe? A: For dinner, the lion's mane steak is the standout dish -- rich, meaty texture with serious flavor. The mushroom dashi ramen is one of the best bowls in Minneapolis, built on a deep umami broth. For brunch, the yucca hash is the move: crispy, filling, and better than most conventional brunch options. The avocado tomatillo toast is a step above the standard. The roasted delicata sandwich works well for lunch. Happy hour cocktails from 3 to 5 pm daily are worth planning around. Q: What do Dreamstate Cafe reviews say -- is it worth visiting? A: Reviews are consistently strong, particularly from diners who were skeptical about vegan food. Common praise: the lion's mane steak surprises people who expect vegan food to be underwhelming. The late-night hours (menu runs until 10-11 pm) fill a real gap in Minneapolis vegan dining. The bar program earns its own fans -- cocktails are treated seriously, not as an afterthought. It holds 4.4 stars on Google. The closest comparison is Reverie in Powderhorn, but with a more urban, evening-forward energy.

Francis Burger Joint is a 100% vegan burger bar and restaurant at 2422 Central Ave NE in Northeast Minneapolis, with a second location in Longfellow. The menu centers on vegan burgers: a taco-seasoned Impossible burger, a garlicky black bean burger, and a Juicy Lucy stuffed with vegan cheese. What sets Francis apart from other vegan spots is its fully animal-free bar program -- no crushed beetle dyes in cocktails, no fish bladder-filtered wines, no animal-derived additives in any drink. The industrial-chic Northeast space is suited for casual dinners and bar nights alike. Q: Is Francis Burger Joint fully vegan? A: Yes. Francis Burger Joint is 100% vegan -- every item on the menu, food and drinks alike, is plant-based. The bar program is specifically animal-free: no fish bladder-filtered wines, no crushed beetle dyes in cocktails, no animal-derived additives in any drink. One of the few fully vegan bars in Minneapolis. Q: What is the best burger at Francis Burger Joint? A: The Juicy Lucy is the signature order -- vegan cheese stuffed inside the patty, Minneapolis's beloved burger tradition done fully plant-based. The taco-seasoned Impossible Burger is the bolder spice pick. For something less processed, the garlicky black bean burger is the cleanest option. Q: Where is Francis Burger Joint and what are the hours? A: The Northeast Minneapolis location is at 2422 Central Ave NE -- open Monday through Thursday 11am to 9pm, Friday 11am to 10pm, Saturday 10am to 10pm, Sunday 10am to 9pm. A second location serves the Longfellow neighborhood.

The second location of Minneapolis's 100% vegan burger joint, opened November 2024 on East Lake Street in Longfellow. Same smash-style plant-based burgers, crispy chick'n, and shakes as the Northeast original, now serving the river neighborhoods.

Heal sits in a striking red-brick former bank building at 42nd Street and Lyndale Avenue in North Minneapolis, and the space feels every bit as intentional as its name. Owner Sierra Carter, a music executive and trained herbalist, opened the cafe as a community pop-up during the 2020 uprisings before turning it into a permanent fixture in 2021. The name is an acronym: herbs, eats, all love. The menu draws on African diasporic flavors and Carter's Southern family roots. Tinga cabbage tacos, banana chia seed pudding, a Mississippi Bae Bowl with pan-fried catfish cakes (yes, truly plant-based), and fresh-pressed juices round out a menu that changes with what's in season and what's healing. Organic locally roasted coffee and custom-blended teas make Heal a strong morning anchor too. Beyond the food, the space functions as a healing center. An in-house apothecary stocks over 130 herbs for purchase. Books on self-help and wellness line the shelves. Goods from local Black makers fill the shop floor. A floor-to-ceiling tropical rainforest mural bathes the dining room in green, and plants drip from the ceiling -- the effect is immersive and genuinely calming. Black-owned and women-owned, Heal is one of the most distinctive and community-rooted plant-based spaces in the Twin Cities. Q: Is Heal in North Minneapolis fully vegan? A: Yes. Every item on the menu is 100% plant-based. Heal is a Black-owned, women-owned vegan cafe and healing center at 4171 N Lyndale Ave. Q: What should I order at Heal Minneapolis? A: The Mississippi Bae Bowl is the most distinctive plate -- plant-based catfish cakes with Southern roots. The tinga cabbage tacos are bold and satisfying. Fresh-pressed juices are made to order and are the heart of the menu. Q: What are Heal Minneapolis hours? A: Monday through Thursday 8am to 4pm, Friday 12pm to midnight, Saturday 12pm to 9pm. Closed Sunday. Located at 4171 N Lyndale Ave in North Minneapolis.

J. Selby's is a 100% vegan restaurant in Saint Paul's Cathedral Hill neighborhood, serving plant-based takes on American comfort food and fast food classics. The menu features the legendary Crunchwrap (vegan taco meat in a grilled flour tortilla), crispy fried lion's mane mushroom wings, and the indulgent Dirty Double burger with secret sauce. Weekend brunch offers bottomless mimosas and hearty breakfast burritos. Dairy-free shakes, sundaes, and extra-thick Frostbites with mix-ins like cookie dough round out the menu. Q: Is J. Selby's 100% vegan? A: Yes. J. Selby's is completely plant-based -- no meat, dairy, or eggs anywhere on the menu. It opened in 2017 as one of the first fully vegan comfort food restaurants in the Twin Cities, and it remains the go-to spot for vegan versions of American fast food and bar food in Saint Paul. Q: What should I order at J. Selby's? A: The Crunchwrap is the signature -- vegan taco meat in a grilled flour tortilla, crunchy, satisfying, and better than the fast food original. The lion's mane wings are the best bar snack on the menu. The Dirty Double Burger is the move for burger nights. On weekends, the breakfast burrito and bottomless mimosa brunch are local favorites. For dessert, the Frostbite shakes with cookie dough or Oreo mix-ins are worth the extra time. Q: Is J. Selby's worth visiting -- what do reviews say? A: J. Selby's consistently earns strong reviews for converting skeptics. The most common verdict: even non-vegans enjoy the food. It holds 4.5 stars on Google across hundreds of reviews. Critics have highlighted the lion's mane wings and Crunchwrap specifically. The vibe is casual and welcoming, prices are reasonable at $$, and the Cathedral Hill location makes it easy to pair with other Saint Paul dining.

Life Juices is a Saint Paul plant-based superfood bar focused on cold-pressed juices, smoothies, acai bowls, and wellness shots made from organic and locally sourced produce. Founded with a mission to reshape ideas around nutrition using fruits and vegetables as tools for health, the bar keeps things clean and intentional. No dairy, no meat, no shortcuts. The Hamline-Midway location serves the Lexington corridor Tuesday through Saturday with limited hours, so plan ahead. Q: Is Life Juices 100% vegan? A: Yes. Life Juices is entirely plant-based with no animal products. Every juice, smoothie, acai bowl, and wellness shot is made from organic or locally sourced fruits and vegetables. The shop's founding mission is centered on whole-food, plant-based nutrition, so there are no meat or dairy items on the menu at all. It is one of the few 100% vegan juice bars in the Saint Paul area. Q: What should I order at Life Juices? A: The Green Surge Juice is the signature: kale, cucumber, ginger, and lemon in a clean, bright combination that holds up as a detox staple. The Acai Bowl is dense and well-topped, with house granola and fresh fruit. For something filling, the Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie is the move -- thick, protein-rich, and satisfying. The Immunity Shot (ginger, turmeric, cayenne) is worth the one-ounce wince. Cold brew is better than most. Q: Where is Life Juices and what are the hours? A: Life Juices is at 450 Lexington Pkwy N in the Hamline-Midway neighborhood of Saint Paul. Hours are Tuesday through Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturday 9am to 4pm. Closed Sunday and Monday. The limited hours reflect the small-batch, quality-focused model -- get there early on Saturdays as popular items sell out.

Lulu EthioVegan is a 100% vegan Ethiopian restaurant at 12 E Franklin Ave in Minneapolis's Elliot Park neighborhood, serving plant-based interpretations of traditional Ethiopian dishes at $$ prices. Named to Mpls.St.Paul Magazine's Top 50 Restaurants of 2026, the restaurant was recognized for Chef TG Feyisa's mission to bring Tewahedo vegan cuisine to Minneapolis using contemporary American vegan ingredients alongside traditional Ethiopian spice traditions. Chef TG Feyisa brings heart, heritage, and serious culinary skill to her exclusively vegan Ethiopian restaurant. Traditional dishes are reimagined with plant-based ingredients: beef tibs become tender rosemary mushrooms with peppers, doro wot transforms into crispy shimbra asa (chickpeas in berbere sauce). The sampler platters are perfect for sharing, featuring sambusa (lentil-filled pastries), foule (crushed fava beans), and hearty lentil stews. Everything is scooped up with airy injera flatbread. The cozy Franklin Avenue spot is ideal for sipping ginger tea or telba (Ethiopian flaxseed drink). Q: Is Lulu EthioVegan fully vegan? A: Yes. Every item on the menu is 100% plant-based. No meat, dairy, or eggs are used in any dish. Q: What is the best thing to order at Lulu EthioVegan? A: The sampler platter is the best first visit -- it comes with sambusa (lentil-filled pastries), foule (crushed fava beans), and several lentil stews on injera. The shimbra asa (crispy chickpeas in berbere sauce) is the standout single dish. Q: Where is Lulu EthioVegan? A: Lulu EthioVegan is at 12 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404, in the Elliot Park neighborhood near the intersection of Franklin Ave and Chicago Ave S. Open Monday and Thursday through Sunday; closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Q: What is Lulu EthioVegan best for? A: It is best for 100% vegan Ethiopian food in Minneapolis, sampler platters for groups, and the highest-rated vegan dining experience in the city (4.9 stars on Google).

Lutunji Abrams is best known for her peach cobbler, and her vegan version with flaky coconut oil crust is equally sumptuous. This Elliot Park bakery specializes in all kinds of vegan treats, many of them gluten-free: coconut macaroons, cashew milk ice cream, and Oreo 'cheezecake.' Savory options include plant-based omelets and croissant sandwiches. Lutunji's warmth and dedication to craft shine through in every bite. A hidden gem that deserves more attention. Q: Is Lutunji's Palate fully vegan? A: Yes, completely. Every item is 100% plant-based, and many options are also gluten-free -- making it one of the few spots in Minneapolis where vegan and gluten-free eaters are both well-served. Q: What should I order at Lutunji's Palate? A: Start with the signature peach cobbler -- a flaky coconut oil crust sets it apart. The Oreo 'cheezecake' and cashew milk ice cream are the other must-orders. For savory, the croissant sandwich is a strong morning choice. Q: When is Lutunji's Palate open? A: Monday through Friday 7am to 3pm, Saturday 9am to 2pm. Closed Sunday. Located at 1400 Park Ave in the Elliot Park neighborhood.

Reverie Cafe + Bar is a fully vegan restaurant and full bar at 1517 E 35th St in Minneapolis's Powderhorn neighborhood, serving weekend brunch, all-day lunch and dinner, and a complete craft cocktail and beer program -- all 100% plant-based. Open Monday through Friday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Saturday and Sunday brunch runs 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with dinner service resuming at 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Priced at $$. The scratch kitchen turns out lemongrass tofu tacos, Korean BBQ mock-duck tacos, Cuban sandwiches with pulled jackfruit, and the Rev Burger made with a tempeh patty, tomato jam, smoked onions, and kimchi aioli. Mac and cheese with shiitake bacon is the comfort food anchor. Dark chocolate beignets and cashew cheesecake round out the dessert menu. The bar pours 20 craft beers on tap plus vegan cocktails. Q: Is Reverie Cafe + Bar fully vegan? A: Yes, completely. Every item on the food and drink menu is 100% plant-based -- no exceptions. It is one of Minneapolis's few fully vegan restaurants with a complete bar program. Q: Does Reverie Cafe + Bar serve brunch? A: Yes. Weekend brunch runs Saturday and Sunday starting at 9:30 AM. The brunch menu includes savory plates, sandwiches, and cocktails. Q: What is Reverie Cafe + Bar best for? A: It is best for fully vegan brunch, vegan cocktails and date night, neighborhood bar dining in South Minneapolis, and anyone looking for a vegan restaurant with a real full-service bar.

Minnesota's only Black-owned cold-pressed juice bar has expanded into a full cafe experience on Minnehaha Avenue. Owner Jasmine creates vibrant, nutrient-packed juices, smoothies, and acai bowls that are as beautiful as they are delicious. The menu is 100% meatless and largely vegan, with gluten-free options throughout. Smoothie bowls are works of art topped with fresh fruit, granola, and edible flowers. The expanded space serves light bites and has become a neighborhood gathering spot for health-conscious eaters.

The Herbivorous Butcher is a fully vegan butcher shop and deli at 507 1st Ave NE in Northeast Minneapolis, open Tuesday through Sunday, selling handcrafted plant-based meats, artisan vegan cheeses, and ready-made deli sandwiches. It made history in 2016 as America's first vegan butcher shop, founded by siblings Aubry and Kale Walch. In June 2026, the shop received national recognition for its vegan steak, continuing a decade-long streak of awards and press that has made it one of the most recognized plant-based food businesses in the country. The Korean BBQ ribs are the most-ordered item: smoky, tender, and convincing enough to convert skeptics. The Italian sausage snaps with a proper casing bite and works in pasta, pizza, or grilled on a bun. On the cheese side, the aged cheddar is sharp and crumbly, the havarti melts clean, and the pepperjack delivers real heat. The deli counter serves ready-made sandwiches -- the Italian sub with house-made salami and provolone is the Northeast favorite. Q: Is The Herbivorous Butcher fully vegan? A: Yes, 100%. Every product in the shop -- meats, cheeses, sandwiches, and grab-and-go items -- is completely plant-based and animal-free. Q: What should I order at The Herbivorous Butcher? A: First-timers should try the Korean BBQ Ribs and the Italian Sub. For cheese, the aged cheddar and havarti are the top sellers. The deli counter is the fastest way to eat on-site. Q: Is The Herbivorous Butcher open on Sundays? A: Yes, Sundays 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Tuesday through Saturday hours are 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Closed Mondays.

Trio Plant-Based is the first Black-owned, 100% plant-based soul food restaurant in Minneapolis. Founded by Louis Hunter after six years on West Lake Street, Trio relocated to Midtown Global Market (920 E Lake St) in March 2026 and is now part of the East Court food hall. The menu is rooted in comfort: buffalo mac & cheese, slow-cooked collard greens, jackfruit barbecue ribs, and hearty burgers and wraps — all fully plant-based. This is the kind of soul food that doesn't require compromise; every dish is built to satisfy. Trio has always stood for more than food — it's grounded in resilience, community, and healing, values that Louis Hunter has centered from the start. Midtown Global Market is a vibrant multicultural food hall at the heart of the Lake Street corridor. Trio fits right in: accessible, community-focused, and one of the most meaningful vegan spots in the city. Q: Is Trio Plant-Based 100% vegan? A: Yes. Trio Plant-Based is a fully plant-based restaurant with no animal products on the menu. It is also Minneapolis's first Black-owned 100% vegan restaurant. Located inside Midtown Global Market at 920 E Lake St. Q: What should I order at Trio Plant-Based? A: The buffalo mac and cheeze is the signature -- creamy, spicy, and fully plant-based. Jackfruit barbecue ribs are slow-cooked with smoky sauce and one of the best things on the menu. Collard greens are done right: slow-cooked and well-seasoned. The vegan burger is hearty and satisfying. Q: What are Trio Plant-Based's hours? A: Trio Plant-Based is open Monday through Saturday from 11:30am to 7:30pm, and Sunday from 11am to 5pm. Located inside Midtown Global Market at 920 E Lake St, Minneapolis.

Minneapolis's premier 100% vegan bakery, Vegan East has been turning out beautiful custom cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and pastries since owner Shelia Nelson decided to turn her hobby into a full-time business. Everything is made from scratch daily, with impressive attention to detail in both flavor and decoration. Their cinnamon rolls are legendary among locals—fluffy, perfectly spiced, and generously frosted. The custom cake designs are show-stoppers, proving that vegan baking doesn't mean sacrificing aesthetics. Many items are also gluten-free, making this a safe haven for people with multiple dietary restrictions. The cozy shop has limited hours (Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-3pm), so plan accordingly. Perfect for special occasion cakes, weekend treat runs, or picking up a box of cupcakes to bring to a party and quietly blow everyone's mind.