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Best Vegan Restaurants in Richmond (2026)

Ranked by overall rating, signature dish strength, and how much reviewers praise the food. If you only have a weekend, start here.

#2 MUST GO
★ 5.0
Vegan Fast Food, Burgers & Bowls

“Try the mac and cheese—it’s highly praised for its creamy, realistic cheese sauce.”

#1 FOR MAC AND CHEESE IN RICHMOND 100% Vegan American mac and cheesetofu toastie
Davvero Gelato, ice_cream in Richmond #3 MUST GO
★ 5.0
Vegan Gelato, Coffee, Shakes

“Allergens are clearly labeled and each gelato flavor has its own scoop to prevent cross-contamination”

#1 FOR ICE CREAM IN RICHMOND 100% Vegan Dessert ice creambrownie batter
Goatocado, restaurant in Richmond #4 MUST GO
★ 5.0 A
Bowls, Ramen, Vegan Menu

“Try the Mexican Ramen bowl with its flavorful broth and fresh ingredients”

#1 FOR BOWL IN RICHMOND American bowlbuddha bowl
Cheddar Jackson, restaurant in Richmond #5 MUST GO
★ 4.9 B
American, Vegan Grilled Cheese

“Try the vegan grilled cheese paninis like the Brooklyn or Impossible chopped cheese sandwiches.”

#1 FOR GRILLED CHEESE IN RICHMOND American grilled cheesesoup
Minglewood Bake Shop, bakery in Richmond #6 MUST GO
Bakery, Vegan Treats

“Try the blueberry and cinnamon sugar coffee cakes, highly recommended by multiple visitors.”

#1 FOR CAKE IN RICHMOND 100% Vegan American cakecookie
Chewy's Bagels, other in Richmond #7 MUST GO
★ 4.9 A
Bagel Shop, Vegan Cream Cheese, Sourdough

“Try the rosemary sea salt bagel with vegan scallion cream cheese.”

#1 FOR BAGEL IN RICHMOND American bagelcream cheese
Proper Pie Co., bakery in Richmond #8 MUST GO
★ 4.7 C
Savory & Sweet Pies, Vegan Pastry

“Order early in the day as pies, especially vegan types, often sell out”

#1 FOR PIE IN RICHMOND New Zealand piestrawberry rhubarb pie
Idle Hands Bread Company, bakery in Richmond #9 MUST GO
★ 4.8 A
Bakery, Vegan Pastry, Coffee

“Arrive early to find the full selection of vegan pastries before popular items sell out”

#1 FOR PASTRY IN RICHMOND Bakery pastrycroissant
Tiny Vegan, restaurant in Richmond #10 MUST GO
★ 4.7
American Fast Food, Vegan Menu

“Try the popular Cash Wrap for a flavorful vegan take on a crunch wrap.”

#1 FOR SANDWICH IN RICHMOND 100% Vegan American sandwichpastry
Blue Atlas, restaurant in Richmond #13 MUST GO
★ 4.7 B
Globally Inspired Vegan Menu

“Try the vegan takeover night for a fully vegan multi-course experience.”

International harissa cauliflowerbao
Yummvees, restaurant in Richmond #14 MUST GO
★ 4.7
American Comfort Food, Fully Vegan

“Try the chicken-fried tofu and tofu Parmesan dishes which are frequently praised for their flavor and texture.”

100% Vegan American sandwichfries
Taco Vegana, restaurant in Richmond #15 MUST GO
★ 4.6
Mexican Tacos, Fully Vegan, Cocktails

“Order the carne asada fries and tres leches cake for a full Tex Mex experience”

#1 FOR TACOS IN RICHMOND 100% Vegan Mexican tacostres leches cake
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Questions about vegan the 15 essential in Richmond

What are the best vegan the 15 essential in Richmond?

1. Sugar Shack Donuts & Coffee (5.0★, Bakery). 2. Devil's Lettuce (5.0★, American). 3. Davvero Gelato (5.0★, Vegan). 4. Goatocado (5.0★, American). 5. Cheddar Jackson (4.9★, American).

Which is the #1 pick for the 15 essential in Richmond?

Sugar Shack Donuts & Coffee — Donuts Bakery, Vegan Menu, Yeast.

How does Spinach rank these?

Composite = Spinach rating × 0.6 + signature dish strength × 0.25 + reviewer food rating × 0.15. We cap at 15 and dedupe brand chains.

All 15 venues refreshed 2026-06-19. Photos via Google Maps.

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