With the Tampa Bay area being a hot spot for animal lovers, it only makes sense that our backyard is equally known for its cruelty-free, vegan, and plant-based restaurants.
Sure, most of these restaurants are known for their lack of animal-based products, but they wow with culinary creativity, too. Check out these wildly popular Tampa vegan and plant-based restaurants.
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Tampa Area Plant-Based and Vegan Restaurants
Sweetgreen
- Locations: 722 South Village Circle, Tampa and 301 W Palm Avenue, Tampa
Sweetgreen hit the Tampa Bay Area in 2023 and is growing with a third location in St. Pete's Edge district coming soon! You'll find bowls made from scratch, bowls, and salad filled to the brim with locally sourced ingredients.
Our team favorites are the Super Green Goddess Bowl, the Crispy Rice Bowl, and the Garden Cobb. There are several protein options as well for friends and family who prefer it. Learn more about Sweetgreen and scroll through their menu before you visit here.
Florish Vegan Restaurant
- Location: 2307 S Dale Mabry Hwy., Suite A, Tampa
Florish has an extensive menu of plant-based pizza, bowls and snacks. You can build your own bowl or go for one of their signature bowls like our staff favorite, the Sun Goddess with Quinoa Kale Power Blend, Citrus-Roasted Broccoli, Avocado, Arugula, Sliced Almonds, and a Golden Turmeric Vinaigrette Drizzle. They also offer sides like Impossible Chicken nuggets.
HaleLife Bakery – Vegan, Gluten Free
- Locations: Tampa: 1155 S. Dale Mabry Hwy, Suite 22, Tampa, and 11270 4th St. N, St. Pete
If you're in the market for vegan treats, you must try HaleLife Bakery. You'll find cupcakes, donuts, brownies, breads, and more, all from a bakery dedicated to being vegan and gluten-free. Their facilities are completely dairy, soy, egg, tree nut, and peanut free, and with four locations, there is sure to be one nearby.
True Food Kitchen
- Location: 3645 Midtown Drive, Tampa
True Food Kitchen is another restaurant to add to your rotation. You'll find it in Midtown in Tampa, so find a spot in the garage and walk over to the first-floor restaurant.
The menu rotates with the seasons and what's available and they can accommodate any dietary need including vegan (very important for this piece), gluten-free, keto, paleo and more! Their salads and bowls offer the widest selection of vegan options and there is usually at least one vegan pizza option too.
Bare Naked Kitchen
- Location: 3915 S Henderson Blvd., Tampa
Bare Naked Kitchen got its start in Tallahassee and opened a second location in South Tampa in 2022. While this is not a strictly vegan restaurant, they do offer a lot of vegan options, including cauliflower-crust pizzas. salads, bowls, and sides.
Pure Kitchen Vegan Restaurant
- Location: 32114 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa
Located on Kennedy Blvd, between the downtown and Westshore business district, is Pure Kitchen, a vegan grab-and-go restaurant that is perfect for a quick lunch break or dinner on the run.
Not only are they plant-based, but also organic. The menu rotates, so check their Facebook page to get updates on what's available for the day you get a craving.
Mediterranean Chickpea – Vegan
- Location: 3217 S MacDill Ave, Suite C, Tampa
This is one of our favorite spots to pop in for a quick pick up of the most delicious hummus and babaganoush. The Falafel Wrap and Veggie Wraps are also yummy if you are looking for a fuller meal.
They have a pretty good selection of hummus flavors and more vegan dishes. You can view the entire menu at Mediterranean Chickpea here.
Gourmet Pizza Company – Vegan, Gluten Free
- Location: 610 S Armenia Ave., Tampa
Gourmet Pizza Company is a staple for pizza lovers and foodies alike. While not 100% gluten-free or vegan by nature, this focused pizzeria has nailed their gluten-free dough.
They also provide several types of vegan cheese to pile on top of your veggies. Design your own vegan and/or gluten-free pie, or choose from 20+ options on the menu, including three Beyond Burger pizzas.
Bamboozle Cafe in Downtown Tampa – Vegan, Gluten Free
- Locations: 7107 N Florida Ave (Seminole Heights) and 109 N 12th St. (Channelside)
Located in Downtown Tampa, Bamboozle Cafe (pictured in the feature image) specializes in healthy Vietnamese dishes and a variety of Pho dishes, with both vegan and gluten-free options.
Bamboozle uses ingredients that are wholesome and healthful bringing a unique take on the more traditional dishes they provide, such as their BBQ Jackfruit fresh roll and noodle salads. The more upscale ambiance makes it totally date night-worthy.
Plant-Based Restaurants in St. Pete
Love Food Central – Vegan, Gluten Free
- Location: 2057 Central Avenue
Love Food Central is St. Pete's vegan and gluten-free comfort food restaurant. This adorable cafe is a favorite among locals, with sweet specials such as vegan soft serve, delicious cookies and baked goods, a Portabello Mushroom Burger, and daily soup specials!
The menu is packed full of flavors that will win over even your most meat-loving dining companions.
Good Intentions – Vegan
Location: 1900 1st Ave. S
This vegan restaurant, which hit the scene in November 2022, is definitely worthy of your Instagram feed. Good Intentions has the most precious vibes. Head here for craft cocktails in addition to wholesome vegan eats.
Craft Kafe – Vegan, Gluten Free
Locations: 200 Central Ave., St. Pete and 6653 Central Ave., St. Pete
Craft Kafe is a gluten-free café serving up all types of food, but they are most known for their vegan options. This cute spot is perfect for both a breakfast and lunch date for couples. They offer daily specials, including vegan soups and pastries, as well as tasty options that are always available.
This includes Ed's Vegan Burger made with a quinoa, mushroom, and black bean blend, as well as other vegan sandwiches. Craft’s cold brew is also to die for!
This local spot offers meals for meat-eaters and dairy-eaters alike.
Ray’s Vegan Soul – Vegan, Gluten Free
- Location: 1330 49th St S, Gulfport
Ray’s Vegan Soul is exactly what it sounds like—a plant-based eatery dishing up vegan soul food. While there isn't a brick-and-mortar location, you can get your fix every Sunday with a meal, available for pickup at 1330 49th Street S, St. Pete, on Sundays from 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Check the eatery's Facebook page for the weekly menu and to place your order.
BONUS IDEA: Hit up Plant Love Ice Cream in St. Pete if you're looking for dessert after a delicious dinner! This ice cream spot has rotating flavor selection of vegan ice cream. Their Cookie Butter flavor is ABSOLUTELY to die for!
More Tampa Bay restaurants that offer Vegan and Plant-Based options:
- Bistro BT: Vietnamese and French fusion with vegetarian/vegan options
- Wicked Cantina Sarasota: Vegan and gluten-free options, tacos, bowls and Beyond Burger
- Coco Lov: natural, plant-based, gluten-free, dairy-free ice cream, smoothies, and other desserts.
- Fresh Kitchen: Vegan, gluten free, dairy free and sugar free options to build your own healthy bowl
- Sweet Soul: Vegan soft serve
Feature image credit: Bamboozle Cafe