Top 5 Vegan Breakfast Spots in Charlotte
(Recalculating since the majority have disappeared in 2025)
The Common Market has long been a friend to vegan. They always have something vegan no matter the time of day. The current breakfast option on their website menu is:
Vegan Dawn – baby spinach, tomato, red onion, vegan cheddar, Soysage, oregano, hashbrown, and veganaise in your choice of wrap
#4 - Grey's Diner
Grey’s Diner took over the Mattie’s Diner location and picked up where they left off by offering solid vegan options.
The standout vegan breakfast option has to be the Vegan Marshmallow French Toast with maple and apple butter. But I love that they have a clearly labeled vegan section.
New Management in 2025
Deli St breakfast has fallen down in our rotation after getting rid of their croissants. It’s hard to stray from the El Chingon and it’s tofu scramble, sausage, and cheese. It even comes with a side of hash browns. They do offer Just Egg for an upcharge, but their tofu egg has always been good enough to not justify the switch.
They have several other vegan breakfast options including vegan bacon, a bagel sandwich, and breakfast plate.
They serve coffee, have outdoor seating and even offer a few vegan treats in the display case.
The Wafflery now has two locations and plenty of vegan goodness to choose from. They don’t skimp on vegan protein offerings by having both vegan chicken and sausage.
Of course, they have vegan waffles as well.
Oh My Soul serves up French toast, pancakes, waffles (all day item), Big Bro (Creamy Just Egg scramble served on toast, with grilled mushrooms, peppers, and onion, friendly bacon, traditional South African sausage, baked beans, grilled tomato, and fries) along with coffee drinks or cocktails.
Located in NoDa with a large covered patio space, Oh My Soul is definitely one of the top vegan options in the area any time of day.
Vegan Breakfast Options In Charlotte (Complete List)
Here’s a complete list of every spot you can find a good vegan breakfast or brunch in the Queen City. Charlotte vegan breakfast options have greatly improved in the past few years.
Serving coffee and waffles in NoDa with a large patio space, Oh My Soul is a top choice for vegan brunch. Totally vegan. Tons of options.
Fern – Closed.
Bean
They’ve got your classics made vegan with waffles, biscuits and gravy, or the BBQ and grits bowl. They would for sure be in my top 5 if they offered breakfast before 11am and had a better coffee situation.
VeganCLT recommends: The Herc Bowl features BBQ soy curls, home fries, spicy mayo with steamed kale and a biscuit.
Sanctuary Bistro
Sanctuary Bistro offers Saturday brunch with gluten free options. Options include scrambles and waffles.
Pepperbox Doughnuts – Closed. Hearts broken. Tears shed.
Sugar Donuts
Located next to Ma Ma Wok, they have several clearly labeled vegan doughnut options.
((CLOSED in 2025)) After a long hiatus, Mattie’s Diner returned in 2022 with a solid lineup of vegan options scattered throughout the menu. It has been awhile since I’ve sat in a diner getting my coffee topped off while enjoying a delicious vegan omellette or pancakes.
A fantastic addition to the vegan breakfast options in Charlotte. A sister restaurant to Mattie’s Diner gives you tasty waffles with vegan chicken and sausage options. They also offer a vegan egg. Will likely be in the top 5 soon.
The People’s Market
The People’s Market is located in Elizabeth along the Gold Line. They have clearly marked vegan options on the menu as well as doughnuts and muffins available. Vegan and gluten free pastries as well.
((CLOSED in 2025)) With half the ownership being vegan, you can be sure that they will continue to offer solid vegan options. This is the Uptown home for Nightflyer Roastworks who roast in-house and vegan-friendly vegan breakfast and lunch options. They also have a pastry case with occasional vegan options.
(QCG post)
Deli St
Deli St now offers a fantastic vegan breakfast menu with items such as Vegan AF (bacon, egg, and cheese on a croissant). El Chingon was our favorite.
Undercurrent Coffee
Located in Plaza Midwood, the menu clearly lists the vegan options featuring a chia bowl, avocado toast, and two salad bowls.
Common Market
Pretty much any time of day, there will be something for vegans at Common Market. Typically have a vegan brunch special on Sunday, but serve The Scrambler (tofu, red onion, vegenaise, spinach, vegan cheese and optional vegan chorizo) daily.
Early Girl Eatery – Closed
Roots Cafe
Roots Cafe in South End has at least one vegan breakfast option. The Fresh Start Wrap has vegan sausage, fresh greens, green chili pinto beans, avocado, bell pepper and spicy vegan aioli.
Central Coffee
One of the best coffee shops in Charlotte because they always have vegan zucchini bread that is fantastic. Many times you can find other vegan treats as well.
Suarez Bakery
If you need a dependable stop to find a delicious glazed doughnut (and a few other options) in the Park Road Shopping Center or Optimist Hall.
Flying Biscuit
Offer both a menu-specified Vegan Tofu Scramble and Vegan BBQ Burrito. A few other items are likely vegan if they leave off the cheese, but the burrito sounds like a solid option.
Snooze
One of the items that stands out on the menu is the Vegan Bliss Pancakes. It is actually the only item that clearly identifies itself as vegan friendly. However, they do have both tofu and soyrizo on the menu so there may be more options available.
Caribou Coffee
Finally, a coffee chain has a legit vegan breakfast sandwich. They now have a Just Egg, roasted tomatoes, vegan pesto cream cheese spread, vegan smoked provolone on a folded flatbread.