50 Best Vegan Restaurants near St. Matthews

“Had a great visit today. Not normally open on Sundays, but so glad they were. Owner is very sweet, food was delicious, love that everything there is vegan! Wish I lived around here so I could visit again! Thank you ?Vegetarian options: All Vegan!“

“Oriental House is my go-to for dim sum in the city. It consistently offers a good selection of tasty and authentic dishes. It’s a straightforward choice if you’re in the mood for some reliable dim sum. Definitely worth a visit for anyone looking for a decent dim sum experience.“

“Food is always excellent…a little pricey but the quality & larger portions are well worth the $. They have a covered outdoor dining area as well as spacious indoor seating. They sometimes have live music from local performers which provides an exciting atmosphere. My favorite Cuban Bar & Grill perfect for a night out with dinner, drinks, & fun!“

“There are many Indian restaurants in Louisville, and Shalimar IS THE standard. The richness of their food can not compare to anyone else's. The Tikka Masala is the best I have had by far. Shalimar is one of the first Indian restaurants in Louisville, and they still stand proud. Don't pass an opportunity to check them out.“

“Paseo is a hidden gem on Baxter Avenue in Louisville's Highlands. You can dine outside overlooking the boutique hotel Myraid's pool or indoors in the airy, spacious restaurant where you can watch the chef preparing dishes or enjoy the California-style ambiance with your party. The spring salad's presentation was picture perfect and the taste delicate. The delicious hummus served with vegetables and flatbread was perfect. The service was just right - efficient without hovering. The only disappointment was a mocktail - refreshingly pink with cut lime but the taste was bland. Look forward to returning.“

“One of the best breakfast in Louisville! Great service, fair prices for the amount of food. we will be back.“

“The food and service at Volare never disappoints!“

“Amazing food and service! If you're looking for authentic Mediterranean food, The Charcoal Restaurant is a must try!“

“This spot is really focused on bringing clean and truly healthy shakes and açaí bowls to the market! They are very transparent about the calories and things that go into their shakes. I've had a few different flavors so far and the coffee cake or banana nut have been my favorites. Honorable mention is the brownie batter! Their staff are always so kind and sweet and help you with any decisions.“

“Nicer drinks. Great food and wonderful serviceEDIT*** GREAT SERVER ALERT ?Reynier B is so kind, gentle, patient, sweet request him for service I was like wow he’s handsome and that smile is amazing! ? He’s a star! ?Vegetarian options: Vegan ? safe options available“

“we had a awesome server food was great and atmosphere was great too .definitely will be back sometime .“

“We stopped here as part of an awesome food tour and had the gravy train with biscuit bites. It was divine! The biscuit bites are impossible to put down…so, so good!“

“Food was wonderful. So hard to find good "real" food. Will be back!“

“My server Amanda on a scale 1-10 she was a 10! I was satisfied with her appearance an he approach she's great she handles everything wonderful! Customer satisfaction!“

“Spinelli’s is one of my favorite places to go for pizza. The overall atmosphere is so cool and the food is amazing. My friend and I got two cheese slices and they were excellent.Vegetarian options: As a vegetarian myself, the cheese pizza was really good“

“We went today I will say it was ok. The sausage gravy we did not like the scrambled eggs were cold with hard pieces in them. The biscuits and blackberry jam was yummy hot chocolate was cold.“

“The staff is now family! The food is addictive! Whatever you order, be prepared to order it twice! Love this place!“

“Portion sizes and flair for fresh and local is all spot on. You will not leave hungry but usually not with leftovers either. The caliber of cooks and chefs here is top notch. And I adore the simplicity and rotation of the menu through the seasons. We say you can always tell someone's skill by how they make soup and these are the best soups I've ever had. Muligatawny all the way!! Seriously good food for foodies. AND such a wonderful cause and mission. I always leave feeling good.“

“Excellent food-huge scallops were delicious as were the crab cakes and short ribs. Try the frites or goat cheese spread which are both delicious. For dessert we tried the blonde brownie with Vietnamese coffee ice cream and it was wonderful. We'll definitely be back for another meal.“

“Food & service were both excellent! Highly recommend!“

“The tacos are great and they have free arcade style arcade boxes“

“Long been my personal favorite brunch in town. Went for mother's day and took my 6y.o. son for the first time, he rated it 200/200 and cleaned his plate. So it's official. The OJ is expensive but fresh as can be and blew my kid's mind. Well done breakfast staples, blue dog bread, good drinks.“

“Hands down, the best restaurant in Louisville! We stayed in Hotel Distill, where the restaurant is located, the first week in April. We ate breakfast every morning, with the exception of our departure morning, and we ate dinner there every night except 2 nights! Everything we had that week was amazing; the food, drinks, atmosphere & hospitality were all on point! If you are in the Louisville area you are missing out if you don’t stop in for dinner!“

“Excellent food + awesome, attentive staff.“

“This place is amazing. I actually forgot to take pictures because I was too distracted talking to the owner about the amazing atmosphere and Ethiopian language and his experiences as an immigrant in the US and his very fancy coffee machine that he was very proud of ("the Telsla of coffee makers", he called it! He showed me how it works, and it is - in fact - the Tesla of coffee machines). So not only was the service and atmosphere absolutely inviting, the quality of human interaction I experienced was remarkable. I spent a full hour just talking and asking questions and getting to know the people working that day. Also - they have a printer available for anyone to use (pay like $.15/page or something) - all you have to do is email them and tell them "hey im having this printed and I'm going to come get it in half an hour" - which is such a thoughtful service to offer, especially for those of us who dont have a home printer but still need to be able to print resumes and school assignments or various forms required for daily adult life. So - if you're just looking for a great cup of coffee or a tasty treat, I would highly recommend this place. My medium coffee and baklava (a generous serving) came out to $11 - very reasonably priced. If you are looking to connect with new people and experience a sense of community and perhaps indulge in a bit of cultural exchange, in addition to enjoying a delicious coffee, I can assure you that you wont be disappointed at Abol Cafe.“

“Cosmic Bird is my favorite vegan place in town. Their specials are always killer and I go out of my way to get there whenever sushi graces the menu ? the whole team and chef are so fun and kind and you can feel the love in the food. A must visit.Dietary restrictions: Vegan“

“The food is always excellent and tonight they had wonderful live music on the patio, I will definitely be back again!!!“

“Delicious, start to finish. my favorite place in Louisville.“

“Easily one of the best restaurant around in the Middletown area. Great food, even better service. Something out a small sit in restaurant like this just warms you , if their broth doesn’t! Great appetizers, even better PHO!Vegetarian options: Tofu!“

“I have tried Indian food a couple times before (years ago), and did not like it. My husband loves Indian food, so we tried this restaurant for dinner. I cleaned my plate! Shrimp Tandoori was delicious, Naan, Tandoori Rito, Lamb Saag, Basmati Rice, Samosas, even the Chutney was wonderful, and let’s not forget Mango Lassi. The staff is also very friendly and attentive; we cannot wait to come back.“

“Cried tears of joy. Will be back a lot“

“I sat down at the Chic’n & Mi bar today to grab a Togo lunch after kayaking bluegrass creek. The food is great! I ordered the carrots and the mushroom egg rolls with chili sauce, YUM! ? the bartender was very nice & food came out fast.“

“I got some of the mini pies at the fair. These pies are delicious! Ive never had sweet potato pie before. I'll be sure to get them again! Support a wonderful local business!!!“

“My first visit here was a dramatic letdown because the fantastic service, incredible selections, and delicious food was so satisfying I immediately wanted more and 45 minutes later when I went back for more, they had already closed shop for the day.The letdown quickly wore off, however, as when I returned the following day to give them a piece of my mind, I ended up with a Tuesday discount. So, if you're looking for an affordable, tasty lunch option where the only letdown will be they're not open later, this is it.“

“I have been to this restaurant 3 times now and the food has always been great! They have a lot to choose from, the portions are big. The service was very good. My only complaint would be the noise level. This was the first time going on a weekend. It was very busy, was hard to hold a conversation.“

“First off kuddos to the Chef!! We had an absolutely phenomenal dining experience. The staff was amazing and so attentive. Special thank you to Ashley the owner, your energy was amazing and you were so inspirational and motivating to your team. Thank you for seating us at the chef's table it was a one-of-a-kind experience! I wish you and the team nothing but success in the future you guys were all amazing!! GD“

“Incredible service, exquisite food, personalized attention, they made me feel at home, each dish was a deep memory of flavors, there is something for all tastes, if you come to Louisville be sure to stop by this restaurant and if you are from here become their customer more faithful you won't regret it“

“I lived in Naples Italy for two years and this is the first pizza I’ve had that’s as good as what I had there. Congratulations on wonderful Pizza at Lupo’s.“

“We were greeted by friendly service,, and the food was delicious.“

“Best sushi EVER. Highly recommend the White Fire roll, the Salmon Nigiri and the Unagi Nigiri. Honorable mentions: the Angel Roll, Tempura roll and pan fried gyoza“

“Yummy food! I have been to Ethiopian restaurants all over the USA and Europe, and this is among the best! The beef sambusas were especially delicious. I loved the drink too which I have never had anywhere else, the Abyssinia Comfort Smoothie.....yummmmmy! I would definitely come back for more sambusas and smoothies!“

“This is one of the easiest reviews I will ever need to write. My friends from out of town wanted to go for Indian food. I have been to MANY of Louisville's best. I looked for the BEST of the Best and found Kathmandu rated the highest at the time of this review. Why not try a place I haven't been yet and write a review. We arrived around 6pm on a Wednesday night. It was a quaint place, clean and very comfortable with the inviting, colorful lights, yet not too bright. As soon as I stepped in the door, my senses started dancing. Besides being a small restaurant, the kitchen was close by. My wife and I and our friends from out of town found a booth and anticipated some good food, trusting the reviews to be valid. Ujina, was our server and host. She was very delightful and couldn't have done a better job making our visit rewarding. Ujina took our beverage order. We all asked for water. Ujina replied, with ice, or no ice? I like that. This is going to be a very detailed experience. She then took our food order which when I took my turn, added a couple appetizers, namely Onion Pakora's and Fried Mo Mo's. They were brought out first with some tasty sauces. We all enjoyed them very much. Our entrees arrived soon after the appetizers. I ordered Chicken Karahi, which is one of the BEST dishes I ever had ANY where. The chicken was quality chunks of goodness, the flavor unmatched and sauce thick enough to sop my garlic Naan in. We ALL ordered garlic Naan. Both couples ate one order and had another order left to take home along with left over entrees that came with basmati rice. My wife ordered Chicken Curry like she usually does and said this one was different than any other and Better. Our friends ordered Goat Curry and Chicken Tikka Masala which they were thrilled with. Another couple came in shortly after we arrived and sat on the opposite side of the restaurant. Other than that it was quiet. When we were ready to leave, I paid the bill, got a Military discount and spoke with the Owner/Chef, Purna. I can tell he cares about what he does and wants everything to be the BEST it can be. Kathmandu lives up to the highest reviews and IS the BEST Indian food in Louisville. The ambiance is very nice and the service is second to none. We never needed to look for Ujina for anything. She was there before we ever asked, filling our cups. I can't say enough about the texture and taste of the food. My entrée could only have been better with some MORE sauce, which I told Purna. He said next time ask for some more when ordered. The sauce is liquid gold. The veggies were perfect and the chicken was premium. I can't wait to go back and try something other offerings.“

“Food was amazing and I will be going back“

“Was on vacation from Texas and found this little spot and the food was very yummy, I highly recommend this place. I have the chicken portobello mushroom spinach roll and it was delicious.“

“We shared a breakfast with friends and family before going out to the Easter parade on Frankfort Avenue. The food was great, but the service was even better. Conner was incredible. Super responsive and attentive to anything we needed. If we ever go back, it will be to this location, and it will be because of Conner.“

“Always so amazing here. Best pizza in town and staff is always so nice.“

“Carried out for the first time today. The food was still steamy hot when I opened it up at home. I had eggs Benedict. The poached eggs were heavenly and the home fries were crispy and wonderfully seasoned.“

“Amazing food! Service is also great. This has become our new favorite restaurant in Louisville!“

“Stopped here on a road trip for lunch. Loved the atmosphere as soon as we walked in. Handwritten menu, plants, etc. David took our orders and didn't rush us thru, took time to talk and learn about us. Kids had grilled cheese sandwiches and loved the sourdough. I had tomato bisque (yum) and salad. Husband had chicken salad and raved about the pickles. The restaurant is unique. It has 4 different seating areas. We sat alone on the bottom level and had a very pleasant lunch. Restaurant was very clean and homey. Will def be back if we ever return to Louisville!“

“The ice cream is very good. We had a waffle cone with raspberry cookies and cream and a cup of banana pudding and bourbon pecan something. I would agree with other reviews about the few seats inside and the personality of the staff. We timed it right with a parking spot right in front and no line inside but within 15 minutes the line was out the door. One of our servers was very happy to see us...the other guy had the personality of a stale ice cream cone. But the ice cream is good and I'd love to try a sundae so I'd go back.“