Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Apopka

"Don't use the word hipster to describe this place,' says Tess, the server. She prefers 'weirdo eclectic.' Whatever you call it, you get the picture. This, er, hipster-hippie hangout has folks hiding behind..."

"This cozy little plant-based café must be onto something because it’s always crowded. Chelsie and Jamie Savage spent years traveling the country tasting plant-based food and brought their finds to the Mills 50 District where they are winning over the hearts, and stomachs, of the community. The Sanctum serves vegetarian in addition to vegan fare, so as long as you are fine with a shared kitchen, you won’t be disappointed, especially because the ingredients are all GMO-free and mostly organic."

"Address: 715 N Fern Creek Ave, Orlando, FL 32803Hours: Mon-Thu 8am-9pm, Fri-Sat 8am-10pm, Sun 9am-4pmPhone: (407) 757-0346Website: http://thesanctumcafe.com/. Credit: The Sanctum Facebook. As one of Orlando’s newest vegan restaurants, The Sanctum is quickly becoming a community favorite for their wholesome and sustainable menu."

"Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing. When discussions about health food comes up, the usual descriptions that resonate are tasteless and bland. But at The Sanctum cafe, the owners aim to dispel such things."

"Ethos Vegan Kitchen is one of Central Florida’s only full-service, all-vegan restaurants, but that doesn’t stop them from serving homestyle fare that’s guaranteed to stick to your ribs. In fact, with items like Sausage Rolls, Sheep’s Pie and BBQ Empanadas on the menu, you might not believe it’s all plant-based until you put it to the test!. In addition to serving lunch seven days a week, they have an equally filling brunch menu available on Saturdays and Sundays."

"Where: 601 S New York Ave, Winter Park, Florida 32789Web: Ethosvegankitchen.comMenu sample: A Vegetable Galette of seasoned carrots, potatoes, and broccoli wrapped in a layer of flaky pastry and baked until golden brown. They also have soups, salads, sandwiches, and pastas."

"Ethos is the first 100% vegan restaurant I tried once I stopped eating meat. They have an expansive menu of sandwiches, wraps, burgers, pastas, pizza, and salads too. If you are new to eating a veg diet, or want to take a meat-eater to dinner, this is the place to go."

"Sure, Maoz is a chain, but don’t let that discourage you from grabbing a bite from this fast-service vegetarian restaurant. The first Maoz opened in Amsterdam in 1991, so they have had over 20 years of experience to perfect the palate-pleasing plates. Known around the country and Europe for some of the best falafel, diners can choose falafel, salad, rice or hummus bowls and customize their toppings."

"Tucked within the Mills 50 District, the area with one of Orlando’s largest Vietnamese populations, Veggie Garden provides some of the best vegan food in the community. While parking is limited in the back, it’s best to park on the street, but once inside, you will be warmly greeted in this quaint neighborhood establishment. The prices are affordable and the food authentic."

"Colonial Drive, Suite #11, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap Vietnamese and vegan spot 4.5 stars out of 109 reviews."

"Leave it to me to go to a juice shop and find the closest thing to a dessert. At the Orlando location you can get soft SWERVE ice cream and add the toppings of your choice. The vanilla and chocolate soft swerve is a frozen blend of homemade coconut base and 5g of plant based protein per serving!"

"There’s a reason that this local favorite has Communitea in its moniker. Dandelion Communitea Cafe has taken strides to embrace the community. The café hosts community clean-ups, picking up litter in local parks, and teams up with New Growth Urban Farm, which is currently curating a garden for the café, showcasing the ability to grow (a lot) of food in a small space."

"Address: 618 N Thornton Ave, Orlando, FL 32803Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-5pmPhone: (407) 362-1864Website: https://dandelioncommunitea.com/. Credit: Yelp User Christina M. Located in a colorful 1920’s house off of the famous Mills District, Dandelion Communi-Tea Café is known for its locally-sourced 100% vegan fare."

"When you’re on vacation, or even just hosting someone who is, you always end up eating meals between meals, having a few extra drinks, and accepting that it’s okay to have dessert twice in one day. But after a few days of that, you’re going to need a reset. When that happens, go to Dandelion Communitea Café."

"I just recently tried DaJen eats for the first time, and I have no idea why I waited so long!. It’s a small cafe with fast service, and the food is divine. It is fully vegan with a Jamaican flair."

"Located in downtown Winter Park, this shopping district is ideal for those who want a leisurely and authentic local shopping experience. This unique shopping experience combines fashion, fine dining, as well as art all in one. A cool, shaded park where art festivals and concerts are held make this quaint shopping district come alive."

"Central Florida’s shopping, dining, and cultural showcase, Park Avenue boasts more than 140 boutiques, sidewalk cafes, and museums. This signature shopping street is bordered by stunning oak-canopied Central Park which plays host to seasonal art shows, concerts, exotic car shows, and fashion events."

"Go beyond the typical Orlando attractions and spend a day at the Orlando Museum of Art, the region's leading cultural institution. Art enthusiasts will find an extension collection, including American art from the Colonial period to the 1960s; African art reflective of peoples and cultures throughout the African continent; the art of the Ancient Americas; and an outstanding contemporary art collection from 1945 to the present. The museum is closed Mondays and major holidays."

"While the Orlando Museum of Art has a wide spectrum of art in various media and style. The Florida Prize in Contemporary Art. Right now in its fourth year, has become a highly anticipated event for the venue."

"Historic Eatonville is one of the oldest African-American communities in the United States, and you’ll find it just 25 minutes north of International Drive. Incorporated in 1887, the town also served as the childhood home of seminal author Zora Neale Hurston (Their Eyes Were Watching God). Today, Eatonville honors Huston’s legacy with the annual ZORA!"

"The Zora Neale Hurston Festival is an internationally known celebration of the cultural contributions that Africa-descended people have made to the United States and to world culture."

"With a collection of over 200 works by the award-winning, internationally recognized Czech-born sculptor Albin Polasek, the museum not only offers a reprieve for art lovers but nature lovers as well. Located on beautiful Lake Osceola, the sculptor’s home, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, sits amid breathtaking grounds. Take a guided tour through the three-acre sculpture gardens, find serenity in the chapel, or simply linger along the tree-lined paths while enjoying one of Central Florida’s spectacular sun-filled days."

"Born in 1879 in what is now known as the Czech Republic, internationally acclaimed sculptor Albin Polasek emigrated to the U.S. in his early 20s. During his long career, he created more than 400 works of art — and you can view nearly half of them at the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens in Winter Park, about 20 minutes north of International Drive. Learn more: Winter Park"