Best Vegan Restaurants in Lake Austin

"It’s a vegetarian restaurant, but you won’t really be able to tell when you’re indulging in all the hearty, filling, super tasty breakfast items at Bouldin Creek Cafe. This place has been around forever and is a South Austin classic. WEBSITE | 1900 S 1st St"

"If you’re looking for the best cheap vegan restaurants in Austin, the menu features a range of cuisine styles and flavors, all available for anywhere from $5-15. Saving the planet never tasted so good!. Featured Image Credit: Koriente on Facebook"

"Bouldin Creek Cafe is a casual indoor/outdoor coffee shop meets restaurant serves up some dang good non-meat fixins. If you get there in the morning, head to the patio and order the breakfast tacos. You will not be disappointed."

"Technically no longer a food truck, Counter Culture is most definitely worth a mention, and a visit, as it was one of the first female-run vegetarian food trucks to make a mark on the city. Counter Culture has enjoyed growing success since the original truck opened its doors — or hatches — in 2009, and has since moved to a brick and mortar restaurant in East Austin. Here, diners can enjoy hearty and delicious vegan grub like vegan hatch chile burgers and bbq soy curl tacos to take away or enjoy out on their patio."

"The food was not impressive, but not better than what I would make at home. I was expecting more effort from a vegan place. Just tasted like premade food..."

"Vegan Nom is the first 100% vegan taco truck in Austin, and believe them when they say that their tacos are absolutely rockin’. The truck was conceptualized when a group of buddies came together with the idea of helping preserve the environment with something they were all passionate about: the humble taco. Using tacos, fillings, and hot sauces that are plant-based in an effort to reduce their carbon footprint, the Vegan Nom will rock your world with tacos like the Rockin Vegan Migas, the Grilled Avocado Reale, or the Three Amigos."

"Tacos are the name of the game at the Vegan Nom food trucks. Depending on which location and time of day you’re stopping by, taco options can range from Korean BBQ and hot sausage to buffalo chicken and grilled avocado. The daytime and late-night menus also include other Mex-inspired standards like quesadillas, nachos, and vegan queso with chips."

"Food Truck, Mexican, Tacos, Seating Available, Open from 9 am – 6 pm. The Vegan Nom is a must-visit if you’re in Austin and want to try some fun and delicious plant-based Mexican food. It’s a vegan taco truck with all-day breakfast tacos, amazing vegan queso, vegan fish tacos, migas and creative specialty tacos ."

"3110 Windsor Rd | The Beer Plant is known as the world’s first plant-based, modern gastropub that offers craft beer, wine and cocktails with on 100% plant-based menu. Dishes are offered in a farmhouse pub atmosphere, focused on healthy eating and drinking. OUR FAVS: Buffalo Cauliflower Wings, Mac N Cheese (cashew) Skillet, Nashville Hot & Crispy Sandwich (mushroom), “Crab” Cakes"

"3110 Windsor Rd | The Beer Plant is known as the world’s first plant-based, modern gastropub that offers craft beer, wine and cocktails with on 100% plant-based menu. Dishes are offered in a farmhouse pub atmosphere, focused on healthy eating and drinking."

"They have chicken wings and burgers are swapped out for buffalo cauliflower wings, and nachos with quinoa chorizo, that pair perfectly with the 40 craft beers on tap."

"Specializes in: Basically everythingOne of Austin’s earliest vegetarian joints, if you’re eating with Mr. Natural, you can feel secure in the knowledge that everything is 100% meat-free. One especially noteworthy menu item is the veggie burger, one of the best in town—it's available in traditional fashion, loaded with barbecue sauce and piled with “bacon,” or topped with a tasty medley of sautéed onions and spinach, avocado, and Monterey jack cheese. Want to try a little of everything?"

"One of the longest-running vegetarian restaurants in town, Mr. Natural is not only an Austin institution but a staple in the vegan and vegetarian community. The fully vegetarian Mexican restaurant and bakery offers a variety of vegetarian, vegan, ovo-lacto, non-dairy, wheat-free and gluten-free specialties including tamales, tacos, and flautas, to name a few. If you go, don’t forget to grab a sweet treat or two from the bakery case."

"Mr. Natural makes gluten free and vegan birthday cakes at their popular local franchise. They make round and sheet-style birthday cakes in a wide variety of flavors. The Tres Leches, Red Velvet, and Berry Bliss cakes rank among their best."

"Dolce Bacio was opened one year ago by an Italian couple newly planted in Texas. Prior to leaving Italy, Francesca and Dante trained at several top gelato schools, where they learned to make high quality products from scratch. “Our goal here is to offer the same quality and tradition you find in Italy, crossed with local flavors,” Francesca explained with gusto."

"The gelato truck offers up a bunch of to-go gelato, including a good number of vegan options. To-go orders can be placed in person, over the phone, or online, and there are deliveries within a three-mile radius."

"Specializes in: Coffee and dessertLife is sweeter when you’re eating at Fat Cat Organic, because they specialize in out-of-this-world desserts and fair trade, organic coffee, tea, and ice cream. The fresh-daily baked goods—like adorable Campfire cupcakes or made-to-order Belgian Waffles—may steal the show, but there’s always room for a cafe cortado, a milkshake, or a vegan sundae piled high with toppings.How to order: While they are currently closed for dine-in, you can order online for contactless pick-up or delivery (based on location). Available for Delivery/Takeout"

"[I heard] that there’s a cat cafe which I’m curious about,” said UT-Austin freshman Tiffany Gilkes. Explore that curiosity at Blue Cat Café, where you can play with cats from the Austin Humane Society. And if all that kitty cuddling makes you want a furry friend at home, you can adopt one there."

"If you don't know who Michael Griffin and Brian Orakpo are, have you been living under a rock?. The former Texas football players are tackling every sweet tooth they can get their hands on by serving a variety of delicious cupcakes. Griffin and Orakpo kicked off their business called GiGi's Cupcakes in Bee Cave and their sweets do not disappoint."

"Austin’s Original Healthy Fast Food RestaurantIf you just want a quick, yummy salad then Baby Greens is the place to go!. In true Austin-style they created a “health food revolution” from a simple drive-thru. Now, with a separate menu for meat eaters and one for veggies, Baby Greens is the perfect destination for any diet."

"A post shared by Baby Greens (@eatbabygreens) on Aug 14, 2017 at 8:14am PDT. Drive through or walk up to this healthy fast food restaurant to enjoy made to order wraps and salads. That’s what’s unique about dining at Baby Greens: all menu items can be eaten as a salad or wrap."

"Baby Greens brings a new standard to the drive-thru concept. The menu offers salads and wraps, and each item is packed with fresh veggies and a protein of your choice. It’s healthy, fast, and convenient — the perfect combination."

"Musicians of all genres perform in this intimate theater for live tapings of the longstanding PBS concert series, Austin City Limits. If you're lucky enough to snag a ticket through the lottery system, grab a drink at the bar on the outdoor patio overlooking downtown Austin before the show. Then take your seat inside the intimate venue, where the atmosphere is charged as some of the biggest names in music take the stage."

"Peruse the music listings for Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater. This is a great way to see a world-class act and get close to the famous Austin City Limits stage."

"The Zilker Hillside Theatre is a beautiful outdoor venue in Zilker Park. Bring the whole family for one of their family-friendly shows. Arrive early so you can claim a spot in the grass and pack a little picnic."

"Zilker Theatre Productions, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has provided award-winning, free admission entertainment since 1959, boasts an audience of over 50,000 for the beloved Zilker Summer Musical."

"The Zilker Hillside Theater, located in Zilker Park, is an award-winning theater. It mainly features family-friendly shows that are open and free to the masses."

"Founded in 1993 as an education outreach program, One World Theatre is today a working green-built theatre made out of 85% recycled plastic foam. The theatre — built to resemble a Tuscan villa — showcases the artistic talents and diverse art forms of world-renowned artists in a uniquely intimate forum. Before most concerts, dinner is available at One World Café, which serves fresh, seasonal fare alongside full bar service."

"Completed in 1888 using sunset-red granite, Texas’ state capitol is the largest in the US, backing up the familiar claim that everything’s bigger hereabouts. Tasked with creating a bigger space for the state... Museum in UT & Central Austin"

"Capitol Building – straight Texas brownstone architecture If you’re around for a UT football game, try to go (or at least tailgate). There aren’t any pro sports in Austin, so UT is treated like a pro team."

"The Texas State Capitol, established in 1888, is the Texan seat of government. Found in downtown Austin, it is within range of many other tourist hotspots, eateries, and shopping districts."