Best Vegan Restaurants in Gastonia

"It is amazing how many complex dishes can be made with raw organic plants. Luna's Living Kitchen in Charlotte's Historic South End wants to change some preconceptions and teach people about healthy eating with plant based organic nutrients prepared in an imaginative, original, and totally delicious way. No animal products, refined sugars, eggs, preservatives or dairy are used, and everything is prepared each day from scratch to preserve all the nutrients and important enzymes."

"Healthy, creative, delicious, mostly raw vegan food, juices and smoothies. They have an amazing space with plenty of light coming in and an outdoor space to eat. Located in Southend."

"Ma Ma Wok took a bold step in 2017 and converted to an all-vegetarian Asian restaurant in 2017, despite being extremely popular for the previous 11 years. Now, the kitchen team still makes favorites such as General Tso’s, Kung Pao and Spicy Orange Peel, but uses meat substitutes that owner Jian Chen promises taste almost exactly the same as the real thing. The family behind Ma Ma Wok decided to make the switch after converting themselves to vegetarians and loving the health, animal and environmental benefits that came with their new culinary lifestyle."

"Camp North End’s newest food stall is a vegan concept, Plant Joy. Plant Joy is the newest venture from Julia Simon and Erik Berns, owners of Nourish Charlotte, a vegan meal delivery company. Christened in November 2020, Plant Joy offers a vibrant Mediterranean-inspired menu featuring items such as falafel mountain (falafel nachos), rainbow platter (flavored hummus on toasted Verdant sourdough bread), and socca and salad (chickpea and kale crepe)."

"Vegans rejoice — you can have everything on the menu at Camp North End stall Plant Joy. Carnivores line up for the vegetable-forward offerings as well. The falafel plate is one of the most popular dishes freshly baked pita chips, chickpeas, beet slaw, falafel crumble, pickles, and hummus served nacho-style."

"The Charlotte couple behind Clean Juice has a hit on their hands as the business has grown to 90 locations with four in the Charlotte area. All their products are 100% certified organic, and the menu includes cold-pressed juices and shots, smoothies, acai bowls, plus a few bites such as avocado toast and power oat bowls. The space is also as clean and organic as the food, with wood paneling, brightly-colored chairs and plant accents."

"Founded: 2014Stop by one of Clean Juice’s six locations in the Charlotte to enjoy in fresh and delicious smoothies, juices or acai bowls. This juice joint focuses on proving a clean yet yummy way to grub, so all locations also offer juice cleansing plan options for those looking to go the extra mile."

"Paradise for kids: Get there early, grab a seat in the school bus, immediately order the pretzel bites for the kids to load up on carbs, then watch for the balloon guy who’s there on most weekend nights. It’s slammed with kids at 5 p.m."

"A group of us went at lunch and despite the crowd the service was efficient and the food was great!. As a matter of fact a coworker went back again…"

"With a beautiful ambiance, friendly service, and an authentic selection of Thai street eats and noodle bowls, this family-owned restaurant is a staple in the NoDa community. Pro tip: Save room the mango sticky rice. You won’t want to share it, it’s that good."

"Located in the Arboretum shopping center, Sushiya Japan specializes in hand-cut sushi and classic Japanese dishes. With almost 60 rolls on the extensive menu, you can find plenty of the classics alongside inventive options like the Bojangle’s Roll, which includes deep fried chicken, topped with avocado, masago, scallions, spicy mayo and a sweet glaze."

"Popular sushi destination that serves creative and savory dishes. 8200 Providence Rd Suite #500 | Charlotte | sushiya-japan.com. Located inside the Arboretum Shopping Center, Sushiya Japan serves as a popular sushi bar for hungry residents in Charlotte, NC. Its hand cut sushi and classic Japanese dishes attract visitors from around the city."

"Chef Robin Anthony brings sushi and sake to Ballantyne by way of his new venture Prime Fish. Be sure to ask for pairing options when ordering from the tapas section of the menu or with the specialty rolls. View this post on Instagram"

"If you’re a tea lover, Unwind Tea & Coffee steeps an A to Z selection of leaves, while coffee aficionados can enjoy a cold or hot French press in one of three flavors."

"Fine & Fettle is a farm-to-table restaurant located in Canopy South Park, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Their menu gives Southern touches to a modern dining experience. The comfortable furniture and toned-down color scheme provides a homey feel to the restaurant’s interior."

"This spot becomes very popular when warm evenings start to roll around. People patiently wait in line for a scoop of the homemade creamy ice cream and freshly made waffle cones. Whatever flavor your choose you are headed for sweet-tooth satisfaction."