Charlotte’s South End has a limited amount of vegan options. It’s always hard to say where the specific boundaries of South End begin or end, but these are some of our top choices in South End or maybe Dilworth.
Flower Child clearly marks their vegan and gluten free options on their online menu. The Mother Earth Bowl is our regular go-to option upon returning from a glutonous weekend of unhealthy vegan eating.
I have a vegan friend that loves this place. I’ve only had it once. Their menu says to ask for the vegan menu so I hope that means they know what they’re doing. Plenty of tofu options.
Common Market always has vegan options. From a breakfast burrito in the morning to the late night menu, they will have something for vegans. The Southwest Rito definitely hits the spot after a few drinks.
For Breakfast, they serve a Fresh Start Wrap with vegan sausage, spicy aioli, peppers, greens, and beans. They also have a veggie burger bowl on the menu.
Seemingly Overzealous offers dairy, egg, and gluten free ice cream. They now have three locations: Camp North End, Dilworth/South End, and Plaza Midwood.
They are the best vegan ice cream option in South End with their wide range of flavors and waffle cones and ice cream cakes.
Jeni’s has a few staple vegan flavors and occasionally seems to rotate a new one. The Texas Sheet Cake is a solid ice cream option in South End.
Another ice cream shop in South End that offers a few vegan flavors. Their website lists German Chocolate Chips, Chocolate Oreo, Key Lime Pie, and Birthday Cake.
Sunflour Baking Company is a bakery/coffee shop that typically has a few vegan pastry options. They are also one of our top picks for ordering a vegan cake.
Lost, but not forgotten (Below this line have closed)
Closed January 2024
The only all-vegan spot in the heart of South End. They offer organic, locally sourced, plant-based food and juices. One of the first vegan places in Charlotte and they are still going strong.
Pepperbox Donuts is essentially a vegan donut shop. They clearly mark their vegan donuts and typically there are only a few that are not vegan. They also have one of the best vegan breakfast sandwiches in Charlotte.
You can find Futo Buta on Bland Street, just off the lightrail. Their online menu has a few more vegan options than I remember on our visit many years ago. Ramen, buns, donburi, and tofu skewers.
