Vegan Restaurants in Salt Lake City (2025)

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 on 2025.09.08
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Salt Lake City’s vegan scene is thriving in 2025. Here’s a carefully vetted mix of essentials and fresh finds—independent, open now, and rooted in the community. Go hungry, explore widely, and support local.

Vertical Diner

Vegan restaurant · Downtown

A longtime hub for plant-based comfort food, from Buffalo Tigers to all-day breakfast. Recognized by VegNews and celebrated by Salt Lake Magazine, it remains a community staple with deep local roots and a lively, welcoming vibe.

https://verticaldiner.com/
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Buds

Sandwich shop · Central City

This tiny, all-vegan sandwich shop turns out housemade proteins, sauces, and chewy hoagies plus lavender lemonade. Frequently highlighted by Visit Salt Lake and praised by locals for value and flavor, it’s pure SLC street-food spirit.

https://budsslc.com/
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All Chay

Vietnamese restaurant · Fair Park

Rose Park’s beloved all-vegan Vietnamese spot draws fans for pho, banh mi, and golden noodle soup. Consistently praised by SLUG Magazine and local critics, it’s a friendly, family-run fixture with generous portions and fair prices.

https://allchay.shop/
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Zest Kitchen & Bar

Vegan restaurant · Downtown

Downtown’s plant-based kitchen and cocktail bar, now fully vegan under new owners since 2023. Featured by Salt Lake Magazine and included in Visit Salt Lake’s guides, it pairs seasonal, organic plates with an energetic, social atmosphere.

https://zestslc.com/about
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City Cakes & Cafe

Bakery · Ballpark

A cornerstone bakery-cafe for vegan and gluten-free treats—wedding cakes to counter pastries. Backed by a 2025 Salt Lake City economic development loan, it’s clearly here to stay and continues to serve the community every day.

https://www.slc.gov/blog/2025/01/22/vegan-gluten-free-bakery-in-salt-lake-city-approved-for-economic-development-loan-to-continue-operations/
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Sweet Hazel & Co. Bistro & Bakeshop

Vegan restaurant · Ballpark

Chef Fee’s inclusive bakeshop-bistro delivers classic comfort plates and cult-favorite vegan candy bars. Frequently spotlighted by local outlets and VegFest organizers, the new SLC location doubles down on community collaborations and craveable sweets.

https://sweethazelandco.com/

Vegan Daddy Meats

Vegan restaurant · Capitol Hill

Salt Lake’s plant butcher turned storefront slings French dips, VFC bowls, and housemade seitan. Profiled by SLUG Magazine and featured on ABC4, it blends punky DIY ethos with big, satisfying flavors in the Marmalade neighborhood.

https://vegandaddymeats.com/
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MONKEYWRENCH

Ice cream shop · Downtown

Downtown’s small-batch vegan ice cream window churns inventive flavors and pours espresso. A go-to for post-dinner treats near Gallivan Plaza, it’s often cited by local vegan guides for creativity and consistent crowds.

https://monkeywrenchslc.com/
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Mark of the Beastro

Cafe · Downtown

A proudly local, punk-adjacent vegan cafe inside The Beehive venue serving indulgent diner-inspired fare and weekend brunch. Reviewed by SLUG Magazine and covered by The Salt Lake Tribune, it remains a creative community hangout.

https://markofthebeastro.com/
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Passion Flour Patisserie

Cafe · Central City

A charming cafe-patisserie often credited as the nation’s first fully plant-based French patisserie. Axios spotlighted it for delicate pastries and espresso; locals come for croissants, cakes, and an easygoing Maven District vibe.

https://www.passionflourslc.com/
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Vertical Deli

Vegan restaurant · South Salt Lake

New in 2025 from the Vertical team: a casual vegan deli with sandwiches, bowls, breakfast, and a market. Reported by The Salt Lake Tribune and highlighted by Utah Stories, it extends a homegrown SLC legacy just south of downtown.

https://www.sltrib.com/artsliving/food/2025/06/11/new-vegan-deli-called-vertical/
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