- Why is Texas known as the "land of meat"?
- Renowned as being the land of meat, Texas has a hard-earned reputation for producing some of the best steaks in the world – enough to send any vegetarian running for the hills.
- Does Houston have vegetarian dining options?
- However, Houston has a burgeoning vegetarian scene catering to those who prefer broccoli to beef, with a wealth of excellent eateries that will satisfy even the hardiest vegan.
- What kind of vegetarian food is available in Houston?
- From all-raw falafels to vegan baked goods, Houston has loads of innovative meat-free menu-fillers around town.
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1. Garden Kitchen
Garden Kitchen is a health-conscious eatery based in the Montgomery Heart & Wellness Center that serves plant-based and raw food. Born from the from the practice of cardiologist Dr. Baxter Montgomery, Garden Kitchen offers a variety of whole, live, plant-based smoothies, snacks, entrées, and desserts that are 100% organic and natural. Dishes range from appetizers of cauliflower nuggets and sesame seed pate to entrées of sprouted sunflower beet burgers, tahini spinach wraps, gluten-free, raw garden pizzas. Other items on the menu include freshly prepared salads, homemade soups, superfood smoothies, and decadent (sugar-free) sweet treats.
10480 Main St, Houston, TX 77025, Phone: 832-350-7534
2. Green Vegetarian Cuisine
Green Vegetarian Cuisine’s mission is to serve delicious vegetarian comfort food in a friendly and inviting setting, and the San Antonio import does just this. The eatery offers a robust menu of vegetarian, vegan, and kosher dishes, ranging from avocado eggs Benedict smothered in chipotle hollandaise, spinach and mushroom enchiladas stacked with chia seed brown rice and refried beans, and falafel bowls with quinoa tabbouleh. End with something sweet from the dessert menu such as 100% vegan cupcakes or a superfood smoothie of spinach, banana, and orange juice. Green Vegetarian Cuisine is open for lunch and dinner during the week and brunch on Sundays.
6720 Chimney Rock, Suite Y, Houston, TX 77081, Phone: 832-649-4184
3. Pat Greer's Kitchen
Pat Greer's Kitchen is a 100% raw, 100% vegan eatery that serves delicious, plant-based meals, desserts, snacks, and prepared foods to take away. Ingredients are locally sourced from regional producers and are always organic and super fresh to bring out the best flavors in every dish. The changing weekly menu features mouthwatering dishes such as Tex-Mex bowls of quinoa, black beans, sweet potato, and sprouted lentils or garden burgers stacked with sprouted lentils, zucchini, sunflower seeds, and a mix of exotic herbs and spices. Don’t miss the “phish” tacos made with zucchini, sunflower seeds, and nutritional yeast, topped with sea veggies, and wrapped in locally-grown collard greens. Pat Greer's Kitchen also offers private catering and community cooking classes.
412 W Clay Street, Houston, TX, Phone: 713-807-0101
4. Ruggles Green
Established in 2008, Ruggles Green was the first certified Green Restaurant™ to open in Houston. The restaurant grew in leaps and bounds to open in three more locations and today is one of the city’s most popular spots to go for fresh, delicious vegetarian and vegan cuisine. Ruggles Green takes pride in being the leaders in offering an unrivaled fast casual dining experience with freshly prepared cuisine made from locally sourced, organic ingredients. The extensive menu offers an array of choices from appetizers, salads, and soups to hearty entrées, sandwiches, burgers and paninis, and decadent desserts. Signature items on the menu include the Wood-Fired Quinoa Mac & Cheese, the Veggie-Nut Hemp Burger, and honey-fried goat cheese and arugula salad. Several organic wines are available to accompany the cuisine.
801 Town & Country Blvd, Houston, Texas 77024, Phone: 713-464-5557
5. The Doshi House
Located in the Third Ward, The Doshi House began life as an art gallery and slowly grew into the bustling, inviting café-style eatery it is today. This beloved café boasts a menu of mouthwatering globally-inspired vegan eats such as creamy garlic and mushroom soup, Creole-style red beans and rice, vegetarian curried potato, and cheese panini. In addition to hearty entrées, the menu also features homemade soups, freshly prepared salads, paninis, superfood smoothies, cold-pressed juices, locally roasted coffee, and full leaf teas. The Doshi House is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday.
3419 Dowling St. Houston Texas 77004, Phone: 713-528-0060
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