Vegan Restaurants in Charleston SC
Three Girls on Spring
Italian restaurant · Charleston
Downtown’s fully plant-based Italian deli turns out house-made cashew mozzarella, meatballs, and “chicken” parm. Covered by the Post and Courier and featured by Charleston City Paper, it’s a fresh 2024 addition with serious craft and heart.
Annie O' Love's Cookie Cafe
Vegan restaurant · Charleston County
A West Ashley favorite for 100% vegan, dedicated gluten-free cookies, cakes, and savory plates. Beloved by locals and visiting celiacs; the menu reads like a love letter to desserts with clean ingredients and playful flavors.
Huriyali Gardens
Coffee shop · Charleston
Plant-forward cafe with juices, bowls, vegan paninis, and a leafy patio. Highlighted by the Post and Courier and Eater for nourishing, produce-driven plates that fit Charleston’s sunny pace.
Basic Kitchen
American restaurant · Charleston
A downtown staple for plant-forward cooking—vegan cauli wings, the Basic Bowl, and seasonal veggies. Recommended by Condé Nast Traveler and praised by local critics for flavor-first, veg-friendly menus.
Sorghum & Salt
Restaurant · Charleston
Chef-driven, locavore tasting menus with a separate vegan menu—seasonal Lowcountry produce treated with finesse. Noted by Charleston Magazine and Eater for its 2025 move and continued commitment to plant-based dining.
Bangin' Vegan Eats
Food producer · Charleston
A local favorite on wheels serving plant-based cheesesteaks, “bangers” cauliflower wings, and loaded fries. Lauded by The Beet and regularly spotted at breweries and festivals—check weekly schedules for stops.
Vibrant Alkaline Vegan Meals
Caterer · Dorchester
Alkaline, plant-based soul food—oyster mushroom “chick-un,” chickpea burgers, and hibiscus tea. Listed by Charleston’s food-truck networks and Best Food Trucks; a community-minded operation with pop-ups around the metro.
Leyla Fine Lebanese Cuisine
Mediterranean restaurant · Charleston
Family-owned Lebanese dining with excellent vegan mezze—hummus, baba ganoush, grape leaves, mujadra. Included in Eater’s vegetarian guide and loved for hospitable service steps from King Street’s bustle.
Jack of Cups Saloon
Restaurant · Folly Beach
Beach-town original known for globally inspired comfort food with rotating vegan options—think peanut ginger soup and curries. Recognized by Eater and celebrated locally; even landed on Yelp’s Top 100 in 2025.