Charlotte area restaurants serving Vegan options or offering Vegan substitutions on menu.

Plaza-Midwood/NODA

PM:Zada Jane’s -All Organic, Vegan Breakfast, Lunch. Tofu Scramble, Vegan Sausage, Hummus Wrap, Salads, Soy Milk for Coffee. VEGGIE BURGER IS NOT VEGAN contains cottage cheese! Owner’s and staff very nice and accommodating for vegans. LONG WAITS!! Outside patio. Watch out where you park nearby, don’t get towed!
ZadaJanes.com 1601 Central Ave, Charlotte, North Carolina (28205)
704-332-3663

PM:Common Market – Neighborhood Market and Deli – Deli has several vegan sandwiches and wraps, veganaise, tofurkey, and various yummy vegan goods in the takeout case (noodles, “egg” & “chicken” salads, hummus, desserts) DELI OPEN LUNCH ONLY – Market has tons of chips, candy, toys, BEER and WINE, Juices, Coffee. Quite a unique place. Staff is very friendly, and deli staff is very vegan-friendly!!
CommonMarketCLT.com
2007 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte, North Carolina (28205)

PM:Soul Gastrolounge – Tapas – vegan-friendly falafel pitas, dolmas, veggie sushi, fries with truffle oil, assorted hummus, dips, etc. soulgastrolounge.com 1500-B Central Avenue (corner of Central & Pecan) 704.348.1848 – Open Daily 5pm – 2am, Kitchen available 5pm – Midnight (cool late night crowd)

PM:Anntony’s Carribean Cafe – Carribean with veggie sides: Callaloo Greens, Rasta Pasta, Black Beans, Peas and Rice.
Anntony’s.com – Menu Link – 2001 East 7th Street (at Pecan Ave.), Charlotte NC 28204 – Phone 704-342-0749 – Mon-Fri 11am-10pm, Sat 12-10pm

PM: Lupie’s Cafe – Neighborhood Dive Spot with vegan-friendly veggie chili (get it HOT!) BEWARE Veggie Burger NOT VEGAN (contains cheese)
2718 Monroe Rd. (7th St), Charlotte, NC – Phone (704) 374-1232 – Website

NODA: Dolce Vita – Neighborhood Wine Bar offering Vegan Wines & Roasted Veggie Sandwich w/ Balsamic.
3205 N Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC – Phone 704-334-1052 – Website

NODA: Cabo Fish Taco – West Coast Themed Mexican, with a Veggie Burrito (remove cheese and mayo sauce), homemade guacamole and salsa verde!
3201 North Davidson Street Charlotte, NC 28205 – 704.332.8868 – Website

NODA: Revolution Pizza & Ale House – Authentic Italian Hand-Tossed Pizza restaurant (in old Mellow Mushroom building) w Vegan Friendly crust and “white” pie base options (w garlic & olive oil) and veggie toppings. No vegan cheese. Also offering various Mediterranean spreads and salads w portabello mushrooms.
3228 N Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC – Phone 704-333-4440 – Website Menu – Open Lunch & Dinner 11:30AM Until Late, Closed Monday.

NODA: Amelie’s French Bakery – French Bakery offering Vegan Friendly soups (selection changes daily), some vegan-friendly breads. Occasionally will have vegan-friendly pastries. Offers FREE Wifi and plenty of space, and open 24 HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK!
2424 N Davidson St Charlotte, NC 28205 – Phone 704-376-1781 – Website – Open 24-7 365 (No Joke!)

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Uptown

Pita Pit – Made to Order Pitas featuring Vegan Friendly Falafel (ask to be microwaved lightly instead of fried), Baba Ganoush, & Hummus with tons of fresh veggie toppings.
pitapituptown.com/ 214 North Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202-3027 – (704) 333-5856 – Open 11 AM – 11 PM Mon-Sat, ’til 2 AM on Fri and Sat!

Blynk Organic – New Chain place with made to order salads, vegan-friendly wraps (Tofu Peanut Thai Wrap is recommended)
BlynkOrganic.com 200 S Tryon St (at W 4th St), Charlotte, North Carolina 28202

Basil Thai -  Thai featuring all the basic vegan-friendly thai dishes/ soups.
eatatbasil.com 210 N Church St, Charlotte, NC 28202 – p 704.332.7212 – Open Lunch & Dinner with No Reservations

Brixx Pizza – Vegan Friendly Pizza (Crust, Red Sauce) ALL can be made with VEGAN cheese (It’s REALLY VEGAN confirmed by Mgt. they are using a new Vegan mix for 2009 in place of the previous veg-cheese that contained casein). Local beers, GOOD Hummus, excellent salads. Usually packed at this location. Other locations all over Charlotte and NC/VA/TN/SC!!
BrixxPizza.com Uptown in Seventh Street Station – 225 E. 6th St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-347-2749 • Fax: 704-347-5739

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University & North Charlotte

Zizi’s Gourmet To-go – Charlotte’s ONLY ALL VEGAN Restaurant erving comfort foods like mock buffalo chicken cheese steak, soy rib tip wrap, chicken nuggets, tangy mango tofu, and teriyaki steak. Also salads, fruit smoothies, and desserts. Easy to UNCC campus, IKEA, I-85.
7945 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28262 – 704-595-9170
NEW Winter Hours: Tues-Sat 12pm-8pm, Closed Sunday & Monday
website:AwesomeVegan2Go.com – Now offering DELIVERY in Charlotte area.

Udipi Pure Vegetarian Cuisine New Owners!! Updated Info Soon! – Excellent Vegan-Friendly Southern Indian cuisine. Lunch buffet (may be vegan call ahead), staff can recommend vegan dishes. Very friendly staff. Easy to UNCC campus.
UdipiCharlotte.com 9510 University City Blvd Charlotte, NC 28213 – 704-549-0600

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Dilworth / Southend / Elizabeth

Laurel Market South – Small Niche Market with Muffins, Juices, Sandwiches (several are Vegan Friendly)
1515 South Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina (28203) – 704-334-2185

SOUTHEND: Common Market South – Neighborhood Market and Deli – Deli has several vegan sandwiches and wraps, veganaise, tofurkey, and various yummy vegan goods in the takeout case (noodles, “egg” & “chicken” salads, hummus, desserts) DELI OPEN NOW ALL DAY – Market has tons of chips, candy, toys, BEER and WINE, Juices, Coffee. Quite a unique place. Staff is very friendly, and deli staff is very vegan-friendly!!
CommonMarketCLT.com 1515 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina (28205)

SOUTHEND: Real Foods Charlotte – Welcome to a breath of fresh air and a novelty heretofore unknown in the Charlotte metropolitan region. Real Food Charlotte is the only Pure Vegetarian Café in town committed to serving the finest locally produced raw foods, fresh juices, baked goods, and much more. With us each day is a rebirth and a completely unique experience, never the same as the one before. See it all if you’re quick enough to get in line! Real Food Charlotte uses the freshest local and organic ingredients possible. We use fresh fruits and vegetables from Charlotte area farmers who take great care in providing quality food. staff and menu is very vegan-friendly!! daily specials
RealFoodCLT.com – facebook group (updated daily with special of the day) OPEN Mon – Fri: 6:00 am – 3:00 pm Sat: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm – LOCATION2102 South Blvd., Suite 150 – Charlotte, NC 28209 | 704.910.9694 “Real Food Charlotte is located in historic SouthEnd Charlotte, beside Evolution Gym in Atherton Mill. We are a short walk from the East/West Blvd. light rail station and are also served by CATS Bus # 12. ”

SOUTHEND: Phat Burrito – Custom local taco and burrito joint. Vegan Friendly veggies, beans, salsa, wraps. Friendly locals and cool neighborhood. NEW Expanded seating for 2009!
1537 Camden Road Charlotte, NC 28203 704.332.PHAT (7428)

DILWORTH: Berrybrook Natural Farm – Grocery and Lunch Counter with lots of Vegan options. Sandwiches, tofu dogs, veggie burgers, veggie chili and hot soups, salads, “mock” salads. Friendly staff and of course, fully stocked with Vegan grocery and fresh items. Charlotte’s OLDEST Natural Foods store. Look for the Red Wagon in the parking lot
1257 East Blvd Charlotte, NC 28203
704-334-6528

DILWORTH: Brixx Pizza – Vegan Friendly Pizza (Crust, Red Sauce) ALL can be made with VEGAN cheese (It’s REALLY VEGAN confirmed by Mgt. they are using a new Vegan mix for 2009 in place of the previous veg-cheese that contained casein). Local beers, GOOD Hummus, excellent salads. Usually packed at this location. Other locations all over Charlotte and NC/VA/TN/SC!!
BrixxPizza.com 1801 Scott Ave. Charlotte, NC 28203 – Phone: 704-376-1000 • Fax: 704-714-4861

DILWORTH: Cantina 1511 – Upscale Spanish Cuisine with Vegan Friendly veggie burrito, tofu burrito, fresh made guacamole, fried plantains, adobe spiced fries, CATERING
cantina1511restaurant.com 1511 East BLVD Charlotte, NC 28203 (704) 331-9222

ELIZABETH: Nothing But Noodles – Fresh salads, noodle dishes with asian, italian, american styles. some vegan-friendly sauces, toppings, and noodles.
menu – a href=”http://nothingbutnoodles.com/index.php”>nothingbutnoodles.com 1605 Elizabeth Avenue Charlotte, NC 28204 (704) 295-1466 (phone) (704) 295-1486 (fax) 11:00am – 8:00pm Mon – Thurs, 11:00am – 9:00pm Fri – Sat, 11:00am – 2:00pm Sun

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Southpark & Cotswold/Myers Park

Deejai – - Thai with vegan friendly options
deejaithai.com 613 Providence Rd. in the Manor Shops Center next to the Manor Theatre. Open Lunch & Dinner “Parking is limited in the front. If so, turn on Fenton St. and look for the parking lot on the left. Then just take the small path next to our patio to the front door. Or, follow the parking signs behind Penera and go all the way to the back lot. Look for the path next to our patio to the front door.”

Pizza Peel – Vegan Friendly Pizza (Crust, Olive Oil Base) with TONS of good veggies and TOFU toppings. Homemade Chips are yum.
tapandpeel.com 4422 Colwick Rd Charlotte, NC 28211 – 704.714.8808 – Open Lunch & Dinner

Brixx Pizza – Vegan Friendly Pizza (Crust, Red Sauce) ALL can be made with VEGAN cheese (It’s REALLY VEGAN confirmed by Mgt. they are using a new Vegan mix for 2009 in place of the previous veg-cheese that contained casein). Local beers, GOOD Hummus, excellent salads. Usually packed at this location. Other locations all over Charlotte and NC/VA/TN/SC!!
BrixxPizza.com 7814 Fairview Road – Charlotte, NC 28226 Phone: 704-295-0707 • Fax: 704-295-0708

Earth Fare Cafe and Grill – Large Natural Foods Market with vegan friendly deli, GREAT soup/salad bar, hot bar, grill. To go packaged foods as well (veggie burritos, hummus, sandwiches, etc) Vegan friendly bakery!!!
EarthFare.com – 721 Govenor Morrison Street, Charlotte NC 28211
ph 704.749.5042 – Mon-Sat 8am-10pm, Sun 9am-9pm

The Counter Custom Burgers – Custom build-your-own style burger spot with excellent vegan-friendly handmade veggie burger, vegan fries, vegan sauces. BUN MAY NOT BE VEGAN (some locations may allow you to bring your own bun)
http://www.thecounterburger.com/charlotte/ – 4310 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211-4193 – ph(704) 365-1922

Blu Basil – Italian restaurant with build-your-own pasta options (vegan friendly options), hummus and olive appetizers.
http://www.blubasil.com – 306 N Sharon Amity Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211

Q’doba Mexican Grille – Vegan friendly california-style burrito chain. website has a great chart listing allergins in each item http://www.qdoba.com/Allergen.aspx for easy clarification to vegan items.
http://www.qdoba.com/ – 1600 East Woodlawn Road, Charlotte, NC 28209-2361

California Pizza Kitchen – National chain with a location in SouthPark Mall. Expansive menu with some vegan options (most on special order). Pastas, thin crust pizza, soups, salads. website has a nice listing of vegan-friendly menu items on PDF (http://www.cpk.com/menu/pdfs/vegetarian.pdf)
http://www.cpk.com/ -4400 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211 – ph(704) 364-6280

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East Charlotte / Albermarle Rd. / Mint Hill

Woodlands Pure Vegetarian South Indian Cuisine -
7128 Albemarle Rd Charlotte, NC 28227 – 704-569-9193

Ben Thanh – Vietmanese Restaurant with TONS of vegan friendly items. Hot Sour soup, Stirfry and Noodles, Golden Saffron Pancake (excellent!). Nice staff and cool interior.
BenThanhCharlotte.com – Menu Link – 4900 Central Avenue, Charlotte NC ph 704.566.1088 Mon/Tue/Thur/Fri 11am-10pm, Sat/Sun 10am-10pm Closed Sun.

Thai House -Great Thai restaurant with full Vegetarian Menu. Most menu items vegan or can be made vegan.
230 E Wt Harris Blvd Ste B9, Charlotte, North Carolina (28262)
704-717-8006

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Independence Blvd. & Matthews

Namaste India – Most menu items vegan or can be made vegan.
4508 E. Independence Blvd Charlotte, North Carolina

Fu Lin Indo Chinese -  Most menu items vegan or can be made vegan.
5301 E. Independence Blvd Charlotte, North Carolina

Soma Grill -  (Indian) Most menu items vegan or can be made vegan.
10416 E. Independence Blvd Charlotte, North Carolina

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Providence, Arboreteum & South Charlotte

Brixx Pizza – Vegan Friendly Pizza (Crust, Red Sauce) ALL can be made with VEGAN cheese (It’s REALLY VEGAN confirmed by Mgt. they are using a new Vegan mix for 2009 in place of the previous veg-cheese that contained casein). Local beers, GOOD Hummus, excellent salads. Usually packed at this location. Other locations all over Charlotte and NC/VA/TN/SC!!
BrixxPizza.com Blakeney – 9820 Rea Road Charlotte, NC 28277 Phone: 704-940-2011 • Fax: 704-940-2013

Shanghai -Asian/Cantonese offering vegan-friendly ‘mock’ meat dishes. Lots of choices, vegan knowledgeable staff. Lunch and Dinner.
8418-B Park Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina (28210) (at Sharon Rd in WestQuails Corners Shopping Center) 704-556-1688

Earth Fare Cafe and Grill – Large Natural Foods Market with vegan friendly deli, GREAT soup/salad bar, hot bar, grill. To go packaged foods as well (veggie burritos, hummus, sandwiches, etc) Vegan friendly bakery!!!
EarthFare.com – Map 12235 N Community House Rd Charlotte NC 28277 – ph (704) 926-1201 – Mon-Sat 8am-10pm, Sun 9am-9pm

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Pineville/HWY 51/West Charlotte

Bombay Indian Cuisine – Spicy Southern Indian with several Vegan Friendly dishes.
BombayGrille.com 8706 Pineville-Matthews Rd. (704).542.3933

Formosa Chinese Cuisine – Cantonese with Vegan Friendly Vegetarian dishes.
FormosaCuisine.com Arboretum Shopping Center – 8200 Providence Road, Suite 400. (704).540.3779

Siam Garden Thai Restaurant – Fine Dining with several Vegan Friendly dishes and soups.
3607 Whitehall Park Dr. Charlotte – ph 704.583.4414

Taipei South – North China Cantonese with Vegan Friendly Vegetarian dishes.
HouseOfTaipeiInc.com 10106 Johnston Rd, Suite A, Charlotte – ph 704.542.8038

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Huntersville/Lake Norman/Davidson

Brixx Pizza – Vegan Friendly Pizza (Crust, Red Sauce) ALL can be made with VEGAN cheese (It’s REALLY VEGAN confirmed by Mgt. they are using a new Vegan mix for 2009 in place of the previous veg-cheese that contained casein). Local beers, GOOD Hummus, excellent salads. Usually packed at this location. Other locations all over Charlotte and NC/VA/TN/SC!!
BrixxPizza.com Birkdale Village – 16915 Birkdale Commons Parkway Huntersville, NC 28078 Phone: 704-894-0044 • Fax: 704-892-4383

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Concord/Kannapolis

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