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Give in to the tempeh-tation

Where to find great vegan and vegetarian eats in Seattle
A collection of bright, colorful dishes of lunch plates at Cafe Flora in Seattle, WA
Cafe Flora is one of the city’s most sought-after brunch spots, period. | Photo by Belatheé Photography via Cafe Flora
Eating meat-free hasn’t always been easy, but in Seattle, it’s a piece of (vegan) cake.

Our local food scene is as vibrant as ever, so it’s no surprise there are a slew of local chefs serving up fresh, vegetarian bites across town. From fish-free sushi to decadent vegan donuts, here are 28 restaurants serving up meat-free fare in the Emerald City.

🍊 The brunch bunch

Cafe Flora, 2901 E. Madison St. | There’s a reason crowds pack this vegetarian restaurant specializing in creative items like its Kimchi black bean almond burger. Try this: the cinnamon rolls, which are an experience unto themselves.

Oak, 3019 Beacon Ave. S. | There’s nothing quite like vegan tenders + waffles, take it from us. We can also confirm that the brekkie poutine with mushroom gravy + tofu bacon is an excellent hangover cure.

🌱 100% vegan eats

El Borracho, 1521 First Ave. | Pike Place Market’s lively Mexican restaurant converted to all-vegan fare in 2021, substituting beefy tacos for items like jackfruit + Impossible meat. Even the horchata is made with sweetened rice milk.

🍕 Casual eating

Carmelo’s Tacos, Various locations | The Seattle-favorite takeaway restaurant has grilled mushroom + grilled cactus options for folks who are craving something greasy.

Pi Vegan Pizzeria, 5301 Roosevelt Way NE | Billed as the oldest vegan pizzeria in the US, the U District fave slings pies topped with items like artichokes, peppers, and faux pepperoni. Get a cookie pizza for dessert — you know you deserve it.

A selection of vegan doughnuts at Dough Joy in Seattle, WA

Dough Joy’s West Seattle outpost has an attached plant shop called Botanic at the Disco.

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Photo via Dough Joy

🧁 Delicious desserts

Dough Joy, Various locations | The food truck-turned-bakery has airy, playful offerings like Everything But the Bagel with a cream cheese center and Vanilla Biscoff. Its West Seattle outpost also has an adjacent plant shop.

Lazy Cow Bakery, 3418 Fremont Ave. N. | In addition to taking cake orders, this little Fremont shop has plenty of plant-based baked goods to choose from for folks wandering the neighborhood’s quaint shops. Pick from options like brownies, tiramisu, lemon bars, and more.
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Events
Monday, July 1
  • Seattle Storm vs. Dallas Wings | Monday, July 1 | 7 p.m. | Climate Pledge Arena, 334 First Ave. N., Seattle | $25-$10 | The only kinda wings we’re interested in around here are the ones coated in sauce. Get ready for the heat, DALtoday.
  • The Volunteers | Monday, July 1 | 7:30 p.m. | Neptune Theatre, 1303 NE 45th St., Seattle | $40 | This alt-rock band from Seoul is ready to bring its new EP “L” to Seattle.
  • Loose Yarns: “Period Piece” | Monday, July 1 | 7:30 p.m. | 18th & Union, 1406 18th Ave., Seattle | $15-$50 | This performance group is using dance, theater, and clown work to tell the story of seafaring, anxiety, and... menstrual cups?
Tuesday, July 2
  • Horse Lords | Tuesday, July 2 | 7 p.m. | The Vera Project, 305 Harrison St., Seattle | $15-$18 | The Baltimore-based, avant-garde rock band is back for their second US tour — they always come back.
  • Concerts on the Green: Global Heat | Tuesday, July 2 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Issaquah Community Center, 301 Rainier Blvd. S., Issaquah | Global Heat is here to funk you up for its night of the ongoing concert series.
Wednesday, July 3
  • Renton History Museum Free Day | Wednesday, July 3 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Renton History Museum, 235 Mill Ave. S., Renton | Free | Stop by the museum inside an Art Deco firehouse to browse exhibits showcasing Renton’s past and present.
  • Columbia City Farmers Market | Wednesday, July 3 | 3-7 p.m. | Columbia City Farmers Market, 37th Avenue South + South Edmunds Street, Seattle | Free | Browse produce, flowers, and food — and check out our guide to more markets near you while you’re at it.
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News Notes
Real Estate
  • A ~0.6-acre section of the Eastrail mixed-use development in Woodinville recently sold for $29 million — more than double the previous sale price from 2022. This space is planned for an addition of 63 townhomes and is now owned by the Toll Brothers, one of the US’s top homebuilders. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Trending
  • Wrong forest, bud. A kinkajou, or a raccoon-esque creature native to tropical rainforests, was recently rescued by a state trooper at a Washington rest stop. The animal is now being cared for at Tacoma’s Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. (KING 5)
Outdoors
  • Seattle City Light is asking locals to pretty please be careful with their barbecues this Fourth of July with a list of five helpful fire prevention tips. Requests include keeping grills 10 ft away from power lines + electrical equipment and double checking that outdoor outlets are working properly.
Sports
  • Which Seattle Seahawks players have the best chance of joining the NFL’s All-Pro Selection? Hear from the local experts as they discuss who on the current roster might be deserving of the accolade with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
 
Development

🗣 Make some noiseeeee

Memorial Stadium renovation’s new features and funding plans revealed
A rendering of the renovated Memorial Stadium shows an overhead of the facility with new covered seating, a plaza, and covered eating areas.
TKTK | Rendering via Seattle Center
In case you missed it, Memorial Stadium is getting a makeover — and now we have a solid first look at what it may look like once the construction dust clears.

Seattle Public Schools and architect Generator Studio filed a Building & Land Use Pre-Application, and with it we got a new set of renderings giving us a better look at the stadium’s new features.

We also now know that with its press box, concession stands, restrooms, and storage areas, the project makes up ~70,000 sqft of enclosed space. Other expected features include:
  • 8,000-person projected capacity
  • Covered stands
  • Synthetic turf playing field
  • All-electric design
  • Enhanced, but preserved, Memorial Wall
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