Top 18 Vegetarian Restaurants in Cincinnati

Laura Williams

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Are you a vegetarian? Have you recently made the decision to eat a plant-based diet? One of the best vegetarian restaurants can be found in Queen City. Menus and delicacies are popular with both locals and tourists.

These days, it appears that an increasing number of people are switching to plant-based diets. As a result, vegetarianism and veganism are becoming increasingly popular, whether to reduce weight or feel better.

While preparing a vegetarian dinner using store-bought products at home is simple, many people find it difficult to maintain a vegetarian diet when dining out. Fortunately, there are many restaurants in Cincinnati that serve vegetarian and vegan-friendly food, allowing you to stay healthy while dining with friends or family.

In this post, we’ll show you 18 spots in the Queen City where you can enjoy some delectable vegetarian fare.

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In Cincinnati, there are 18 vegetarian restaurants to choose from.

Tela Bar + Kitchen

 
 
 
 
 
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Tela Bar + Kitchen, located in Wyoming’s posh district, is noted for its hearty burgers, superb fries, and short rib mac + cheese. On the other hand, their veggie burger is the one food on the menu that both vegetarians and carnivores enjoy. This burger is to die for, with a house-made quinoa patty, bibb lettuce, roasted tomato, red onion, and house dill pickle. So, when you have the chance, stop by Tela and sample this vegetarian-friendly cuisine. You will not be dissatisfied.

Address: 1212 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45215

Website: Tela Bar + Kitchen

 

The Loving Hut

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The Loving Hut is one of Cincinnati’s most well-known vegan restaurants. Their menu features vegetarian burgers, paninis, sandwiches, burgers, and salads in Pleasant Ridge. So regardless of what kind of vegetarian meal you’re looking for, The Loving Hut is guaranteed to have it.

Address: 6227 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45213

Website: Loving Hut

 

Kitchen Factory

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Kitchen Factory, a beautiful and unique restaurant in the popular Northside district, is known for its pizza, mac ‘n cheese, meatball sandwich, and other American delicacies. The best news for vegetarians is that their menu includes vegan cheese options as well as a variety of veggie toppings, so you can still enjoy the dishes while avoiding the meat. They’re also open until 3 a.m. on weekends, making this an ideal vegetarian late-night hangout.

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Address: 1609 Chase Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223

Website: Kitchen Factory

 

Baked by Rooted

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Rooted Juicery + Kitchen, which serves organic juices as well as a range of bowls like a Mexican grain bowl, an almond thai bowl, and a selection of salads, is another great spot to obtain vegetarian-friendly food in Cincinnati. Their menu pricing is a bit on the pricey side, but that’s because they only use the highest quality products.

Oakley, Downtown, and Mariemont are all home to Rooted Juicery. To see their full drink and meal menu, go to their website.

Website: Rooted Juicery + Kitchen

 

Melt Revival

 
 
 
 
 
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Melt Revival, a hip cafe and restaurant in Northside, specializes in vegetarian-friendly sandwiches, wraps, chili macs, salads, soups, and other dishes. The whole menu may be found here.

Address: 4100 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223

Website: Melt Revival

 

Sitwell’s

 
 
 
 
 
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Sitwell’s, a cafe and coffeehouse in the Gaslight District, is recognized for its broad vegetarian and vegan cuisine range from light and delicate to hearty and strong. This is a wonderful spot to check out just for the ambiance, with a warm, friendly interior and loads of local art throughout the walls.

Address: 324 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Website: Sitwell’s

 

Arthur’s Cafe

 
 
 
 
 
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Black bean burgers are one of the most delectable foods available to vegetarians. Fortunately, Arthur’s Cafe serves up one of the city’s best black bean burgers. The burger is lightly seasoned and created in-house using black beans, corn, cheese, bread crumbs, seasonings, plus lettuce, tomato, and sliced pickles.

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Address: Hyde Park and Anderson

Website: Arthur’s Cafe

 

Amma’s Kitchen

 
 
 
 
 
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Amma’s Kitchen, a vegetarian Indian restaurant in Roselawn, offers a superb lunch and supper buffet with a wide variety of vegetarian-friendly and flavorful meals.

Address: 7633 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45237

Website: Amma’s Kitchen

 

Tickle Pickle

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Tickle Pickle, located in Northside, not only has a nice name, but they also serve amazing burgers. When Buns Cry, a portobello burger with balsamic dressing, spinach, tomato, and caramelized onions, is the most popular veggie burger on the menu.

Address: 4176 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223

Website: Tickle Pickle

 

Brij Mohan

 
 
 
 
 
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Brij Mohan, an Indian restaurant in Sharonville, has an amazing vegetarian menu that includes curries, potatoes, nuggets, and a variety of other entrees. They also have a variety of vegetarian-friendly baked items and desserts.

Address: 11259 Reading Rd, Sharonville, OH 45241

Website: Brij Mohan

 

Harmony Plant Fare

 
 
 
 
 
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Harmony Plant Fare, an all-vegan business in the historic Findlay Market of the Over-The-Rhine area, is another popular vegetarian eatery. “You may order a sandwich, buy meats, cheese, and salads by the pound, or pick up some vegan pantry necessities,” their website says. Seitan and vegan cheese are made in-house. Furthermore, the cheese truly melts! Seasonally, our cuisine changes slightly.”

Address: 1801 Race St #105, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Website: Harmony Plant Fare

 

The Veg Head

 
 
 
 
 
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The Veg Head, located in Loveland, is a small shop with a counter where you can order food to go or sit at one of the few tables. They have a number of vegetarian-friendly wraps and sandwiches on the menu, including the popular Vegetarian Philly.

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Address: 920 Loveland Madeira Rd #3, Loveland, OH 45140

Website: The Veg Head

 

TAHONA Kitchen + Bar

 
 
 
 
 
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At Summit Park in Blue Ash, an industrial, counter-serve taqueria featuring homemade Mexican tapas, top-shelf tequila, and outdoor dining. The vegetable taco is a popular vegetarian alternative that includes marinated tofu, mushrooms, corn, poblano pico, crema, queso fresco, and micro greens.

Address: 1100 Summit Pl suite b, Cincinnati, OH 45242

Website: TAHONA Kitchen + Bar

 

Aladdin’s Eatery

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Aladdin’s Eatery is a restaurant serving excellent Lebanese-American cuisine. Vegetarians will enjoy several of their soups, salads, and pitas. To get an idea of the types of dishes they provide, take a look at their menu.

Address: Hyde Park & Downtown

Website: Aladdin’s Eatery

 

Allyn’s Cafe

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Allyn’s Cafe, a restaurant in the Columbia-Tusculum district noted for providing Cajun-style cuisine, is another fantastic place to try some vegetarian dishes. The Huevos Rancheros, which consist of an egg, peppers, onion, and cheese wrapped in a tortilla and topped with salsa, is one of the most popular vegetarian items on the menu.

Address: 3538 Columbia Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45226

Website: Allyn’s Cafe

 

BrewDog

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BrewDog, a brewery in Pendleton, is one of the more surprising places to eat excellent vegetarian food. The sweet potato burger, fried cauliflower wings, eggplant pizza, and black bean tacos are among the vegetarian options on the menu.

Address: 316 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Website: BrewDog

 

Ruth’s Parkside Cafe

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Ruth’s Parkside Cafe is another option for vegetarian fare in Northside. Their house-made veggie burger is their most popular veggie option on the menu, and it tastes just like any other burger on the menu except without the meat. All of their vegan-friendly (and gluten-free) meal selections may be found here.

Address: 1550 Blue Rock St, Cincinnati, OH 45223

Website: Ruth’s Parkside Cafe

 

Quan Hapa

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Quan Hapa is a hip, small restaurant that serves Asian street food and beverages. Sesame waffle fries, mushroom ramen, spicy papaya salad, shitake mushrooms, and a cauliflower-based sandwich are vegetarian-friendly meals.

Address: 1331 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Website: Quan Hapa

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