From seasoned vegans to curious carnivores, more and more people are opting for a veggie-friendly diet. Between the benefits for your body and the planet, it’s easy to see why people are choosing meat-free fare.
We’ve compiled a list of our favorite spots and some reader recommendations to bring you the Lowcountry’s most delicious meatless eats.
Dell’z, 1617 Ashley River Rd.
📸: @eatdellz
Try This: Vegan nacho bowl with mango salsa
Basic Kitchen, 82 Wentworth St.
📸: @basic_kitchen
Try This: Cauli wings with buffalo sauce and vegan ranch
Neon Tiger, 654 King St.
📸: @neon_tiger_
Try This: Butternut squash mac and cheese
Cauliflower Wings from Basic Kitchen | Photo by @tayloradrake via @basickitchen
Butcher & Bee, 1085 Morrison Dr.
📸: @butcherandbee
Try This: BBQ pulled squash sandwich with barbecue sauce
Five Loaves Cafe, Multiple locations
📸: @fiveloavescafe
Try This: Thai coconut hot pot with alkaline noodles
Huriyali, Multiple locations
📸: @huriyali
Try This: Mermaid Bowl with banana, plant protein, and coconut flakes
Colorful bowls | Photo by @huriyali
Kid Cashew, 1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd., Mount Pleasant
📸: @kidcashewcharleston
Try This: Quinoa-stuffed avocado with chipotle sauce
Caviar & Bananas, Multiple locations
📸: @caviarandbananas
Try This: Custom salad with toppings like toasted walnuts and avocado
Annie O Love’s Cookie Café, 1901 Ashley River Rd., Ste. 9
📸: @annie_o_loves_cookie_cafe
Try This: MacDaddy Chik’n Nachos
Alcove Market, 320 Broad St.
📸: @alcovemarketchs
Try This: Rainbow Quinoa Bowl with cherry tomatoes and black beans
The Gathering Cafe, 100 Central Ave., Summerville
📸: @gatheringcaferestaurant
Try This: Vegan chili soup
Verde, Multiple locations
📸: @eatatverde
Try This: Unbeanlievable Burger with vegan cheddar and avocado
BKeDSHoP, Multiple locations
📸: @bkedshop
Try This: Vegan apple fritter donut
Brown Dog Deli, Multiple locations
📸: @browndogdeli
Try This: Vegetarian breakfast burrito with scrambled eggs and vegan chorizo
Jack of Cups Saloon, 34 Center St., Folly Beach
📸: @jackofcupssaloon
Try This: Cold noodle bowl in a spicy mustard dressing
Heads up: This isn’t a comprehensive list. If there’s another restaurant or a dish that makes you say kale yeah, lettuce know.