Best Vegan Restaurants in Lake Norman

"Skeptics quickly become converts to the vegan cuisine served at Luna’s original location in the booming South End corridor and at the newly opened suburban Southpark restaurant. Organic- and raw-food fans belly up to the (juice) bar for one of several dozen smoothies and cold-pressed juice blends. The signature Fire and Brimstone Burger is a blended-grain patty loaded with hummus, guacamole, onions and tomatoes; it packs heat in the form of Luna’s housemade hot sauce."

"The restaurant, which used to be known as Luna’s Living Kitchen, offers plant-based, organic dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. What to try: The Fire & Brimstone burger ($12), with chipotle sunflower seed hummus, tomato, onion, guac, sprouts, and their special Fire & Brimstone sauce is consistently popular. The yellow curry bowl ($13) is almost too pretty to eat and tastes as good as it looks."

"We’ve been excited to try Living Kitchen ever since they opened up in Raleigh, which was the only other location at the time of writing. If you do some digging into LK, you’ll find their mantra that reads, “food is a labor of love.” After devouring their Sweet Potato Sushi Roll and Yellow Curry Bowl, I tend to agree with them."

"Since opening in late September, Eastside Local Eatery (or ESL) is the most recent addition to the Eastway Crossing shopping center and the owners, which include Gina Stewart, raw food student Brenda Gambill, and Dish’s Penny Craver, are no strangers to the Plaza area. The charming cafe is nestled right beside the current VisArt Video location and offers coffees, smoothies, juices, teas and light vegetarian and vegan foods. The co-owners have created a friendly, unique space that supports the local area rather than letting gentrification’s heavy paw push entire neighborhoods out."

"Eastside Local Eatery is a quaint cafe located in a strip mall on the corner of Eastway Drive and Central Avenue, they offer locally roasted coffee, tea, juices, smoothies, soups, salads, and sandwiches for breakfast and lunch. With a charming garden patio, Eastside Local Eatery is the perfect oasis for a vegetarian and vegan cuisine in the heart of Charlotte. 3102 Eastway Dr, Charlotte, NC 28205"

"EastSide Local Eatery is providing vegan, vegetarian, and fresh cuisine and an array of locally roasted coffee, teas, and smoothies in a unique setting. Come in and enjoy a healthy meal with them al fresco on their lush, covered garden patio. Call ahead for curbside delivery or takeout."

"Not only does Deejai Thai have some of the best Thai food in Charlotte, an adorable patio and a casual vibe, it also features traditional and specialty sushi rolls on the menu. Keep it simple with a Rainbow Roll, or if you’re looking for a more filling option, try the Lobster Roll featuring lobster tempura and avocado. Maybe even add an order of Drunken Noodles or Duck Curry because you can."

"Located at 613 Providence Road, the sushi bar and Thai and Asian fusion spot is the highest-rated sushi spot in Charlotte, boasting four stars out of 277 reviews on Yelp."

"The Providence Road location is offering free delivery within a five-mile radius and a $40 minimum. Order through their website or call 704-333-7884"

"Vegan To-Go started its business at the Charlotte Regional Farmer’s Market in 2016. They are still providing customers with freshly prepared meals and desserts to take home from the market. They are a family-managed and operated business with a focus on locally sourced fresh ingredients."

"Denise Hairston, a.k.a. Chef Dee, started selling her popular vegan comfort food at Charlotte Regional Farmers Market. She just opened her first brick-and-mortar at 1540 West Blvd., Ste."

"After building up a large following selling her goods at the Charlotte Regional Farmer’s Market, Dee’s Vegan-To-Go has opened up shop on West Blvd."

"In the space formerly occupied by Woodlands, Joyti’s World Cuisine has expanded the menu to include vegetarian and vegan dishes from all over the world. You can find everything from Korean bibimbap and bulgogi and Ethiopian sauté, to creole jambalaya and Spanish paella. They even offer a robust variety of desserts, all of which are worth checking out on your next visit to southeast Charlotte."

"The No. 1 restaurant on any gray day list, this restaurant with exposed brick and small dining areas has a menu that ranges from pizza to cabbage rolls."

"At this sanctuary-like contemporary arts center and art residency program housed in one of uptown Charlotte's most iconic church buildings, the public is often invited to peek in on the action—the working studios are fascinating, revealing glimpses of modern pieces as they come to life. The collection is far from permanent; instead, there's a shifting display of current work by resident artists; you might see sculptures, mixed media, dance performances, musical compositions, and even paintings meant to be "consumed" with pastries. McColl is also much smaller than many of the other museums around town, so you can make the rounds in about an hour."

"McColl Center for Art + Innovation 721 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. McColl Center hasn’t announced their plans to reopen to the public yet, but they are hosting artists-in-residence this fall."

"Formerly located in Elizabeth, Crown Station Coffee House & Pub has reopened in NoDa, serving up coffee (as well as a few stronger beverages, too) paired with live music, well into the night."

"This serene spot is perfect for the bird lovers of the family or if you’re simply in the mood for some quiet time. The Gardens and Bird Sanctuary were created between 1927 and 1930 by Elizabeth Clarkson who was diagnosed with a chronic disease and had turned her attention to ornithology. Built with an emphasis on providing nesting sites, together with food and water for birds and other wildlife, the gardens are protected with high walls which keep the sanctuary calm and peaceful."

"An enclosed garden filled with cobblestone pathways, the historic Wing Haven is an attraction in Charlotte dedicated to — you guessed it — birds!. Walk under stately awnings and past old colonial homes in search of the right bench to sit, wait, and watch."

"Finally, for a little change of pace, check out the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens. It’s like strolling through the garden of your dreams only you don’t have to do any work on it… just enjoy the surroundings. It’s also a great place to learn about plants that thrive in our climate or just take a few good selfies."

"Give wedding portraits a natural and rustic flair at the UNC-Charlotte Botanical Gardens. Stonework, bridges, fountains and pathways set amid beautiful gardens of distinctive trees and flowers provide innumerable options for photo settings. Romare Bearden Park - Photo by KC Photography Company"

"Attached to the University of North Carolina, UNC’s Botanical Gardens is a great way to unwind while visiting the university. Free tours of this are available at this park in Charlotte NC, with cool botany facts to boot."