Vegan Food Options in Asheville: Restaurants, Food Trucks, Pop‑Ups & More
Asheville has a thriving vegan food scene, from 100% vegan restaurants and food trucks to pop‑ups, bakeries, and local makers. This page highlights only fully vegan businesses in the Asheville area. For hundreds of vegan‑friendly restaurants, cafés, breweries, and grocery options, we recommend exploring HappyCow’s Asheville listings, linked below.
Plant
Restaurant • North Asheville
165 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Creative, chef‑driven vegan cuisine in a cozy neighborhood setting.
Pulp + Sprout Juice Bar and Vegan Cafe
Restaurant • North Asheville
233 S Liberty St, Asheville, NC 28801
100% vegan cafe and juice bar offering fresh bowls, smoothies, and plant‑based meals.
The Smokin’ Onion Restaurant and Food Truck
Restaurant + Food Truck • West Asheville
697 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Fully vegan comfort‑food restaurant (Fri-Mon) with a roaming food truck (Tue at New Belgium) serving burgers, sandwiches, and more.
Field & Kitchen
Restaurant • Hendersonville
1620 Brevard Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28791
100% vegan restaurant in Hendersonville offering seasonal, plant‑based dishes.
Arca Vegan Burgers
Food Truck • South Slope
272 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Fully vegan burger truck, often parked at 272 Biltmore Ave. Mon-Thu 12pm-8pm; Fri 10am-4pm. Check social media for current schedule.
Mean Mandy’s
Food Truck
Vegan comfort‑food truck rotating through various Asheville locations. Follow Instagram for updates.
New Moon Donuts
Food Truck • West Asheville
1461 Sand Hill Rd, Candler, NC 28715
Vegan donut truck typically at AB Tech Enka Campus Parking Lot. Wed-Fri 8am-1pm; Sun 9am-1pm. Check Instagram for schedule.
Royall Vegan
Food Truck
Vegan food truck serving comfort‑food favorites at various Asheville locations.
Vita Verde
Food Truck
Vegan food truck often located at 332 Weaverville Rd, Asheville, NC 28804. Check Facebook for current hours.
Diatribe Brewing Company
Brewery • West Asheville
1042 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC 28806
100% vegan brewery with a fully plant‑based menu and welcoming community space.
Back Porch Baking Company
Wholesale / Pop‑Up Bakery
Fully vegan wholesale bakery offering pop‑ups and special event menus.
Dough House Donuts
Bakery • Black Mountain
601 W State St, Black Mountain, NC 28711
Vegan donut shop in Black Mountain with rotating flavors and seasonal specials.
Moon and Back Bakery
Desserts • Online Retail
Small‑batch vegan ice cream, brownies, and cookies available via online retail.
Missy Moon Cakes
Desserts • Online Retail
Gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan bakery specializing in cakes and treats.
Dare Vegan Cheese
Retail / Markets
Artisanal plant‑based cheeses available at Asheville markets and in local grocery stores.
White Squirrel Kitchens
Retail • Online
Small‑batch plant‑based cheeses available through online retail.
Hominy Farms
Pop‑Up Bakery
Vegan pop‑up bakery appearing at various Asheville locations. Check their site for upcoming events.
Pizza Finta
Pop‑Up Pizza Kitchen
Vegan pizza pop‑up at the East Asheville Tailgate Market (954 Tunnel Rd) on Fridays, April–November.
Chocolo
Pop‑Up • Peruvian Vegan Food
Peruvian vegan pop‑up events around Asheville, featuring creative plant‑based dishes. Follow for event updates.
See All Vegan and Vegan-Friendly Restaurants
Discover a wide variety of vegan-friendly eateries, food trucks, and markets across Asheville. From cozy cafes to vibrant food trucks, this filtered directory helps you find delicious plant-based meals and specialties tailored for you.
FAQ: Vegan Food in AVL
What vegan food options are available in Asheville?
Asheville has a thriving vegan food scene that includes 100% vegan restaurants, food trucks, bakeries, dessert makers, pop‑ups, and local retail/wholesale producers. This page highlights only fully vegan businesses so you can explore plant‑based options with confidence.
Where can I find vegan‑friendly restaurants that aren’t fully vegan?
Hundreds of Asheville restaurants offer vegan options even if they aren’t 100% plant‑based. For the most complete and up‑to‑date listings, we recommend browsing HappyCow’s Asheville directory, which includes menus, reviews, and filters for vegan‑friendly spots.
How often is this directory updated?
We update this page regularly as new vegan businesses open, food trucks change schedules, and pop‑ups rotate through local markets. If you know of a fully vegan business we should add, feel free to suggest edits.
