Best Vegan Restaurants in Knoxville

"Hummus and pretzel bites are other starter options and there’s a decent beer selection to wash it all down. Salads are also stars at the Mellow Mushroom and they’ll fix them up to your specifications, with a plethora of vegetables and plant-friendly options to choose from. Vegetarians will love the Veggie Calzone and customize an awesome pizza pie — vegan for veggie style."

"The pizzas at Mellow Mushroom are hand-tossed and baked on the stone. You can order up some of the most popular menu items from this well-loved chain restaurant over the counter. Their pizzas are unique to say the least, with a variety of options to choose from, as well as all of your favorite classic toppings."

"If you’re all about pizza when it comes to Italian food, eat at Mellow Mushroom. Try the house special topped with pepperoni, sausage, ham, bacon, mushrooms, bell peppers, onion, black olives, and tomatoes. You also might like the kosmic karma with feta cheese, mozzarella, spinach, sun dried tomatoes, and a pesto swirl."

"Mellow Mushroom is another great choice for an Italian restaurant in Gatlinburg. They have all kinds of food, including salads, sandwiches, and calzones. The main dish at Mellow Mushroom is their pizza."

"Mellow Mushroom is a favorite for those with special dietary needs with two locations in the Smokies: One in Gatlinburg and one in Pigeon Forge. Special gluten-free pizza offerings include The Ultimate Mellow (basically everything but the kitchen sink, and gluten of course), Mighty Meat, Veg Out, Kosmic Karma and a BYO (build your own) option. A gluten-free brownie is also available if you are able to save room for dessert after all of that pizza."

"A place that strives to include everyone by offering options for those with special dietary needs, Emmy’s Frozen yogurt is delicious and inclusive!. The topping bar makes it extra fun and customizable. https://www.emmysfrozenyogurt.com/"

"The Wild Plum Tea Room is an amazing place to have lunch in the Arts & Crafts Community. Named one of the top 10 restaurants in the state of Tennessee, this unique cafe features scratch-made food in an idyllic natural setting. Be sure to make reservations at The Wild Plum at least 24 hours in advance."

"On our final morning in Knoxville, we had several options for breakfast—Makers donuts and Status Dough being two worthy contenders (and spots you absolutely must try if you have a sweet tooth), in addition to my regular, tried-and-true haunt, Tomato Head—but I can never resist the crepes at French Market, which has relocated from Gay Street to the other side of the square and, ultimately, won out in a battle of the breakfast foods. I still don’t regret that decision one bit!"

"A great place for dinner in Market Square is Tomato Head, they have yummy pizzas and a nice range of sandwiches, salads, and sweets. Read More – 12 cool things to do in Knoxville Tennessee"

"If you’re more in the mood for a pizza, salad, or sandwich, try The Tomato Head in Market Square. It’s right near your next stop anyway."

"My visit to this Old City chef-centric eatery set the tone for 2019, which wound up taking me to a number of what would generally be considered haute cuisine restaurants. Rebel Kitchen’s evolving menu showcases regional farmers and producers — an approach reflected in superb dishes like Dover sole with fingerling potatoes and spinach as well as the Painted Hills beef hanger steak, which is prepared sous vide style for 24 hours before being immersed in liquid nitrogen and flash-fried before serving. House-made breads and a delicious bowl of lentil soup completed our culinary tour."

"The sunset shimmering on calm lake waters provide an ideal view while sharing a meal with a loved one. Located right along the waterfront, Lakeside Tavern serves up aged Angus steaks and freshly caught seafood seared over hardwood coals. Signature dishes showcase different cooking styles like Creole shrimp, Jamaican Jerk chicken, rosemary pork tenderloin, and the oyster po boy."

"As the founder of Knoxville, James White’s name is all around the city: the James White Parkway, the James White Greenway, and the James White Memorial Civic Coliseum. His house is a simple log structure surrounded by a stockade fence, which he built in the 1780s. He then donated the land around his home to create the city Knoxville, which then became the capital of the Southwest Territory and later briefly the capital of the state of Tennessee."

"The founder of Knoxville was a man named James White, so it’s no surprise that one of the best options for Tennessee attractions is the James White Fort itself, especially if you’re looking for historical stuff to do. The James White Fort is essentially the former home of James White. White earned a large grant of land after the Revolutionary War, which he used to lead an expedition to find a fort site."

"History buffs visiting Knoxville should make a stop at James White’s Fort. This historic museum portrays how frontier life was like in the late 1700s. This historic home was the living quarters of Knoxville’s founder, James White."