Dining Guide

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Our region features two restaurants that are 100% vegan, along with dozens more that have one or more dedicated vegan items on the menu. Restaurants are grouped by location. Each listing includes the establishment’s name, address, phone number, website, and a brief description of its vegan offerings, with tips for ordering. Use the buttons to navigate up and down the page.

100% Vegan Restaurants
Vegan-Friendly Restaurants / WILMINGTON
  • BEACH BAGELS, multiple locations. 5906 Oleander Dr. 910-769-4232 / 130 N Front St. (Downtown) 910-660-8729 / 5226 College Rd. 910-399-8731 / 7220 Wrightsville Ave. 910-256-1222. www.beachbagels.biz
  • BEER BARRIO, 34 N Front St. (Downtown), 910-769-5452. www.beerbarrionc.com
  • BENNY’S BIG TIME PIZZARIA, 206 Greenfield St. 910-550-2525. www.vivianhoward.com/bennysbigtime
  • BIG THAI, 1319 Military Cutoff Rd. (Landfall), 910-256-6588. www.bigthainc.com
  • BLACK SEA GRILL, 118 S Front St. (Downtown), 910-254-9990. www.blackseagrill.com
  • BLAZE PIZZA, 915 Military Cutoff Rd. 910-530-1760. www.blazepizza.com
  • BLOCK TACO, 120 Greenfield St. (behind Satellite Bar and Lounge), 910-399-2796. block-taco.business.site
  • BROOKLYN CAFE, 706 N 4th St. 910-399-1676. Vegan beignets, donuts, and vegan specials. www.facebook.com/BrooklynCafeNC
  • BROOKLYN PIZZA CO., 6932 Market St. 910-395-5558. brooklynpizzaconc.com
  • BRIXX WOOD-FIRED PIZZA, 6801 Main St. (Mayfaire), 910-256-9677. brixxpizza.com/locations/wilmington
  • CAMERON ART MUSEUM CAFE, 3201 S 17th St. 910-777-2363. Zucchini Parmegianno sandwich. camcafe.menufy.com
  • CEVICHE’S, 7210 Wrightsville Ave. 910-256-3131. www.wbceviche.com
  • CHOPT CREATIVE SALAD CO. 1125 Military Cutoff Rd. (Forum), 910-239-9263. www.choptsalad.com
  • CRUST KITCHEN & COCKTAILS, 124 Princess St. (Downtown), 910-399-1263. Numerous vegan sandwiches on the menu, plus ever-changing weekly specials. crustilm.com
  • DETOUR DELI & CAFE, 510 Red Cross St. 910-538-4093.
  • DOUBLE HAPPINESS, 4403 Wrightsville Ave. (at Kerr), 910-313-1088. www.restaurantji.com/nc/wilmington/double-happiness-/
  • DRAM AND MORSEL, 33 S Front St. (Downtown), 910-833-5999. www.dramandmorsel.com
  • EATERY 17, 2547 S 17th St. (just north of Shipyard), 910-769-4075. www.eatery17.com
  • EL CERRO GRANDE, 1051 Military Cutoff Rd. 910-679-4209 / 341 S College 910-793-0035 / 5120 S College (Monkey Junction) 910-790-8727. Mexican fare made vegan upon request. Made-to-order Guacamole Mexicano is vegan; regular guacamole isn’t.
  • EPIC FOOD COMPANY, 1113 Military Cutoff Rd. (Forum), 910-679-4216. Bowls, wraps, black bean burger, plus grab & go options.
  • FLAMING AMY’S BOWL, 4418 Shipyard (Long Leaf Mall), 910-799-6222 / 3224-A College (Northchase), 769-9249. Fill a bowl with veggies, beans, and tofu grilled to order (ask them to clean grill), add rice & vegan sauce.
  • FLAMING AMY’S BURRITO BARN, 4002 Oleander, 910-799-2919. Burritos, tacos, and quesadillas with vegan fillings including tofu, jerk tofu, fried tofu, buffalo-style fried tofu, grilled eggplant, portobello, and veggies. Beans, veggie chili, and guacamole are vegan, fried avocado is not.
  • FORK ‘N’ CORK, 122 Market St. (Downtown), 910-228-5247. Has Impossible burger and will make Brussels sprouts vegan on request.
  • FRONT STREET BREWERY, 9 N Front St. (Downtown), 910-251-1935. Vegan entrees include Jackfruit BBQ plate and Beyond Burger; GF bun available for upcharge. Has occasional vegan specials, also salads and sides that can be made vegan. GF items clearly marked on menu. Anything we’re missing?
  • THE GEORGE ON THE RIVERWALK ‣ 128 S Water (Downtown), 910-763-2052. Grilled portabella mushroom salad and Beyond Burger on vegan pretzel bun.
  • HELL’S KITCHEN, 118 Princess St. (Downtown), 910-763-4133. Entrees include Health Attack chickpea burger, Impossible Burger, black bean burger, plus many sandwiches, wraps and tacos. Numerous vegan appetizers such as mac & cheese bowl with tofu, chickpea wings, and nachos. Vegan cheese and ranch dressing available. All vegan and veganizable items clearly marked on menu.
  • HUNGRY SPARROW, 701 Castle St. 910-782-2950. Fried plantains, beans, and chickpea empanadas are all vegan, as are yucca fries. Has anyone been here lately? How vegan-friendly is it?
  • IL FORNO PIZZARIA, 1474 Barclay Pointe Blvd. 910-765-1226. Pizza dough is vegan; no vegan cheese. Cannellini bean dip is vegan. Salads and antipasti can be made vegan.
  • INDOCHINE, 7 Wayne Dr. 910-51-9229. Kelp salad, veg roll, and yellow curry are vegan. Banh mi & other items veganizable with tofu and omitting fish sauce. Steamed vegetables, GF noodles are vegan. Check ingredients when ordering.
  • INDOCHINE EXPRESS, 5120 S College Rd #108, 910-530-3013. www.indochineexpress.com
  • K38 BAJA GRILL, 5410 Oleander Dr. 910-395-6040 / 8211 Market (Porters Neck) 910-686-8211. Vegeta-Bowl and Poor Surfer can be veganized. Other options include fajitas, tacos, tostadas. Always specify no cheese/cotija, no sour cream, no butter, even on tortillas.
  • K-BUENO MEXI-Q GRILL, 1127 Military Cutoff Rd. (in The Forum), 910-679-4009. First-time listing; what’s vegan here?
  • KALE ME CRAZY, 6800 Parker Farm Dr. (Mayfaire), 910-679-8188. Fresh whole organic foods, homemade nut milks, vegan wrap, acai bowl, smoothies and juices, vegan salads and soup every day.
  • KALETHY LIVING SMOOTHIES & ACAI, 4719 New Centre Dr. Unit D, 910-399-7066. www.kalethyliving.com
  • LOUIE’S HOT DOGS, 204 ½ Princess St. (Downtown), 910-763-8040.
  • KORNERSTONE BISTRO, 8262 Market St. (Porters Neck), 910-686-2296. Has vegetarian and vegan menu with vegan pizza, pasta and grain dishes, and salads. Is there vegan cheese? What’s good to eat here?
  • LITTLE DIPPER FONDUE, 138 S Front St. (Downtown), 910-251-0433. Veggies cooked fondue-style in choice of veggie stock. Also Vegetarian’s Delight entree (tofu, assorted mushrooms, and mixed vegetables).
  • MANNA, 123 Princess St. (Downtown), 910-763-5252. Vegan options made on the fly, per request, happy to accommodate.
  • MELLOW MUSHROOM, 4311 Oleander Dr (at S College Rd), 910-452-3773. Stone-baked pizza and calzones available with tofu, tempeh, veggies, and Follow Your Heart vegan cheese. Also has veganizable hoagies (tofu or tempeh). GF crust available.
  • THE MELTING POT, 885 Town Center Dr (Mayfaire), 910-256-1187. Fondue restaurant with a Four-Course Vegan Experience, featuring vegan cheese, 3 choices of vegan cooking styles, and vegan chocolate fondue for dessert.
  • MESS HALL ILM, 348 Hutchison Ln. (Cargo District), 910-604-4927. Housemade Vegan Smashburger, tots, vegan special sauce. www.messhallilm.com
  • NAWAB FINE INDIAN CUISINE, 6828 Market St. 910-769-7418. All-vegan buffet 5pm-10pm every Wed. Tandoori roti (bread) is vegan. Many dishes can be made vegan upon request.
  • NIKKI’S FRESH GOURMET, 16 S Front St. (Downtown), 910-772-9151. Downtown vegan dishes include BBQ tofu w/eggplant, sushi rolls. Falafel, fried tomato sandwich, blackened tofu salad can be made vegan.
  • NIKKI’S HIBACHI STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR, 1055 Military Cutoff Rd. 910-509-8998. Aged tofu, veg gyoza, and veg tempura are vegan. Several vegan sushi rolls including tofu skin, sweet potato, sunshine, and veg roll. Hibachi and miso soup can be made vegan. Salad dressings not vegan.
  • NORI ASIAN FUSION, 1412 Barclay Pointe Blvd. 910-765-1888. Vegan sushi rolls and gyoza. Vegan chicken. Stir fry can be made vegan, but curry is not vegan.
  • ON A ROLL, 125 Grace St. (Downtown), 910-622-2700. Was recommended by a member, but we have no information about what’s vegan. (REACHED OUT)
  • OUR CREPES AND MORE, 3810 Oleander Dr., 910-395-0077. Sweet and savory vegan crepes, several vegan fillings to choose from, including vegan hash.
  • PANACEA BREWING CO. 4107 Oleander Dr. 910-769-5591 Kombucha taproom with vegan options.
  • PENO MEDITERRANEAN GRILL, 351-29 S College Rd. 910-769-1056. Veggie falafel as a gyro, wrap, bowl, or platter. Baba ghannouj is not vegan. Anyone have an update/recent experience?
  • PHO CAFE, 3926 Market St. 910-833-7204. Vegan pho. Tofu bahn mi can be vegan, tofu rolls upon request. Check ingredients.
  • THE PILOT HOUSE, 2 Ann St. (Downtown), 910-343-0200. Impossible Burger available; gnocchi is veganizable.
  • PINPOINT, 114 Market St. (Downtown), 910-769-2972. Seasonally changing farm-to-table menu that the chef will veganize upon request.
  • PITA DELIGHT, 317-B S College Rd. 910-392-0028. Falafel, hummus, sandwiches. Pita isn’t vegan (other bread is).
  • PURE LIFE, 317 N Front St. (Cotton Exchange Downtown), 910-343-1374. Vegan and GF foods, smoothies, tea and juice bar, including bubble tea.
  • ROLL ON IN, 3224 N College Rd. 910-520-8546. Burrito-size sushi wraps, hibachi bowls, and salads. Vegan ingredients include roasted or fried tofu and fillings such as sticky white or brown rice, spinach and kale, and many other veggies.
  • RUMCOW, 121 Grace St. (Downtown), 910-769-4659. Beyond Burger (no cheese), GF jambalaya made with Beyond Sausage. Is anything else on the menu vegan?
  • RX RESTAURANT, 421 Castle St. 910-399-3080. Locally sourced, seasonally changing menu with vegan options upon request. Many GF options.
  • SAVOREZ, 402 Chestnut St. (Downtown), 910-833-8894. Sweet potato/black bean empanada, chile relleno, and black bean soup. <— these items are from the previous Dining Guide, but online it looks like the menu has changed. Can anyone confirm updated vegan options, especially dessert, which does not appear on online menu?
  • THE SECOND GLASS, 1540 S 2nd St. (Downtown), 910-399-7486. Wine bar with creative vegan and veganizable small and large plates. First-time listing: should anything else be included?
  • SEALEVEL CITY VEGAN DINER, 1015 S Kerr Ave. 910-833-7196. Long-time favorite vegan-friendly eatery set to reopen as a 100% vegan diner. Does anyone have an estimated date or phone number?
  • SEASIDE BAGELS, 6400 Carolina Beach Rd. (Masonboro Commons), 910-769-1827. 10+ varieties of vegan bagels, plus an entire vegan menu with breakfast sandwiches, omelets, and Beyond Burger as well as frequent specials. Offers plain & flavored vegan cream cheese, vegan spreads, vegan butter & coffee creamer. GF vegan donuts, pancakes, and pancake sandwiches also.
  • SKYTOWN BEER COMPANY, 4712 New Centre Dr. (next to Target), 910-660- 8721. Smoked jackfruit sandwich with eggplant “bacon,” BBQ jackfruit flatbread, seasonal vegetables and salads. GF bun upon request.
  • SLICE OF LIFE PIZZARIA & PUB, 125 Market St. (Downtown) 910-251-9444;1437 Military Cutoff Rd. 910-256-2229 / 3715 Patriot (Pine Valley) 910-799-1399 / 168 Porters Neck Rd. (Porters Neck) 686-3882. Whole pies with vegan cheese & veg toppings, sometimes soup. GF crust isn’t vegan.
  • SOUTHERN THAI, 3715 Patriot Way (Fulton Station), 910-769-3193. Curries & stir-fries are vegan w/tofu or veggies. Ask for no egg/fish sauce on noodles. Ginger salad dressing is vegan.
  • SPOONFED KITCHEN & BAKE SHOP, 1930 Eastwood Rd. (Lumina Commons), 910-679-8881. Was recommended by a member, but we have no information about what’s vegan. Maybe for CATERING only?
  • TAMA CAFE, 1127 Military Cutoff Rd. (Forum), 910-765-9001. Smoothies, breakfast burrito, avocado toast, vegan eggless salad sandwich, assorted vegan wraps. Is vegan mayo still available?
  • TANDOORI BITES, 1620 S College Rd. (at Parkway Dr.), 910-794-4545. Baingan bharta, aloo gobhi, chana masala, veg biryani, veggie pakora (GF), etc. Chapatti is vegan, naan & samosas are not. At buffet, always ask what’s vegan.
  • THAI SPICE, 5552 Carolina Beach Rd. (Monkey Junction), 910-791-0044. Curries, noodles, fried rice w/tofu or veggies (ask for no egg). Spring rolls & fried tofu appetizers. Tom yum & vegetable tofu soups. No fish in their “fish sauce.” GF options.
  • TROLLY STOP GRILLE, 4502 Fountain Dr. (at S College Rd), 910-452-3952. Local franchise serving vegan hot dogs (Lightlife Smart Dogs), plus black bean burger at this location only. Local franchise serving vegan hot dogs (Lightlife Smart Dogs). GF buns available for upcharge. Can anyone confirm that the black bean burger is vegan?
  • TWO GUYS GRILLE, 8254 Market St. (Porters Neck), 910-686-3231. Has several items marked “vegetarian,”but does anyone know if these are actually vegan? Also, is the Impossible Burger a regular menu item now?
  • UNCLE LIM’S, 3905 Independence (at Carolina Beach), 910-313-6858. Popular Asian takeout with curry, tofu, eggplant, veggies, and mock-meat dishes such as crispy soy chicken, soy ribs, and orange peel soy chicken.
  • WATERLINE BREWING CO. 721 Surry St. (Downtown), 910-777-5599. Recommended by a member, but we have no idea what’s vegan.
  • WHICH WICH, 920 Innovation Dr. (Mayfaire), 910-679-8072 / 1412 Barclay Pointe, 910-833-5665. Black bean patty and avocado sandwich are vegan. Check online menu for which toppings and sauces are vegan.
  • WINNIE’S TAVERN, 1895 Burnett Blvd. 910-762-1799. Impossible Burger with vegan mayo and choice of vegan cheese.
  • WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH BREWERY, 6201 Oleander Dr. 910-256-4938. Impossible Burger on pretzel bun, salads, hummus & pita, tempura cauliflower, veg tacos.
  • YOSAKE, 33 S Front St. (Downtown), 910-763-3172. Veggie sushi rolls, edamame hummus, and 100% vegan-friendly curry menu.
  • YOUR PIE, 4403 Oleander Dr. 910-769-5767. Build-your-own pizza place, with vegan cheese for pizzas, paninis, and breadsticks. GF crust & numerous veggie toppings. Also non-dairy sorbet.
  • ZOES’S KITCHEN, 1011 International Dr. (Mayfaire), 910-509-2773. Braised beans, grilled potato salad, roasted veg, power grains, hummus, turmeric rice, mediterranean lentil soup, baked falafel. Online menu w/vegan options marked.
  • ZOCALO, 1474 Barclay Pointe Blvd. (at The Pointe), 910-833-5142. Mexican street food. Hasn’t been in the Dining Guide before; are there vegan options?
  • ZOLA CAFE, 4418 Park Ave. (inside Pomegranate Books), 910-452-1107. Vegan baklava, gourmet teas, and fair-trade coffee. This listing hasn’t been updated in a while; is it still accurate?
Vegan-Friendly Restaurants / Wrightsville Beach
  • Adapt Kitchen & Juice Bar, 32 N Lumina Ave. (inside Robert’s Grocery), 910-679-8125. Many non-dairy milk options, organic juices and tea, wellness shots, smoothies. Açai and other speciality bowls, and toasts can be made vegan. GF toast and granola available.
  • East Oceanfront/Blockade Runner, 275 Waynick, 910-256-2251. Seasonal fine dining. Ask for vegan option.
  • Mellow Mushroom, 224 Causeway Dr. 910-679-4645. See Wilmington listing for description.
  • Oceanic, 703 S Lumina Ave. 910-256-5551. Brunch menu has veggie breakfast burrito (omit cheese). No vegan items on lunch or dinner menu, but will veganize dishes or make custom orders.
  • SurfBerry, 222 Causeway Dr. 910-679-8027. Vegan smoothies, organic juices, & wheat grass. Acai and Pitaya Bowls can be veganized by subbing almond milk & omitting honey. Are they still open only seasonally, or year-round?
  • Tower 7 Baja Mex, 4 N Lumina Ave. 910-256-8585. Affiliated with K38 w/similar menu. See K38 Wilmington listing for description.
  • Trolly Stop, 94 S Lumina Ave. 910-256-3421. Local franchise serving vegan hot dogs (Lightlife Smart Dogs). GF buns available for upcharge.
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Vegan-Friendly Restaurants / CAROLINA & KURE BEACH
  • Flaming Amy’s Burrito Barn, 1140-A N Lake Park Blvd. Carolina Beach. 910-458-2563. Burritos with vegan filling choices, including fried tofu, jerk tofu, marinated tofu, and portobello. Beans and veggie chili are vegan, fried avocado is not. Vegan cheese (Daiya cheddar shreds) available.
  • Ida Thai, 304 N Lake Park Blvd. Carolina Beach. 910-458-8136. Thai dishes made w/tofu. Always ask for no fish sauce or egg. Curry not vegan (shrimp in curry paste).
  • Jack Mackerels, 113 K Ave. Kure Beach. 910-458-7668. Beyond Burger, veggie plate, hummus platter, pasta primavera (w/o cheese).
  • NAUTI DOG, 5 Cape Fear Blvd. Carolina Beach. 910-636-3453. Hotdogs and bowls with vegan options including Beyond bratwurst, Beyond Italian sausage, and veggie dog. www.nautidogcb.com
  • Nikki’s Gourmet & Sushi, 6 S Lake Park Blvd. Carolina Beach. 910-707-0802. Vegan appetizers include aged tofu, yasai gyoza, veggie tempura. Vegetable fried rice can be made vegan; sesame tofu, brown and white rice are vegan. Tofu and vegetable entrées can be made vegan; tofu and veg teriyaki is vegan.
  • Nollie’s Taco Joint, 3 Pelican Ln. Carolina Beach. 910-707-0455. Chili-lime tofu tacos, bean tacos, and jackfruit tacos. Burritos w/ jackfruit, tofu, veggies, or black beans, Guacamole and salsa trio.
  • Kate’s Pancake House, 102 S Lake Park Blvd. Carolina Beach. 910-458-3663. Breakfast: tofu skillet w/out butter. Lunch: grilled tofu wrap and grilled tofu salad.
  • SoulFlavor, 716 North Lake Park Blvd. Carolina Beach. 910-707-1113. Vegan pho with a 10-veggie blend, also herbed hummus, roasted beet salad, and eggplant tacos dishes can be made vegan by omitting cheese.
  • Veggie Wagon, 608 S Lake Park Blvd. Carolina Beach. 910-805-3014. See listing under Groceries, Markets & Food Bars.
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Vegan-Friendly Restaurants / LELAND, SOUTHPORT, OAK ISLAND
  • Cafe Koa, 302 N Howe St, Southport, 910-363-4206. Avocado toast, creative salads, veggie wraps and sandwiches, GF bread available. Also vegan specials. Is this accurate? Are we missing something that people should know? Tempeh tacos have been posted, but it’s not on their menu.
  • Gusto Grill, 2013 Olde Regent Way, Leland, 910-769-4900. Hummus, stuffed grape leaves, and baba ghanoush (roasted eggplant spread).
  • Kai-Joe’s, 4722 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island, 910-933-1073. Taco and burrito restaurant. Vegan options include Big Mama burrito and veggie tacos. First time in Dining Guide—is this accurate?
  • KoKo Cabana, 705 Ocean Drive, Oak Island, 910-933-6222. Shredded jackfruit nachos, shredded jackfruit BBQ sandwich, and Beyond Burger. Fried green tomato tacos can be made vegan. First time in Dining Guide—is this accurate?
  • Six Happiness, 1114 New Pointe Boulevard, Leland, 910-371-0021. Several veg sushi rolls, tofu teriyaki and hibachi, tofu curry options, but check to see if curry base is vegan.
  • Thai Peppers, 115 E Moore St, Southport, 910-457-0095. Tofu options for entrées, curries, and noodle dishes. Check about use of fish sauce.
  • Trolly Stop, 111 S Howe St, Southport, 910-457-7017. Local franchise serving vegan hot dogs (Lightlife Smart Dogs). GF buns available for upcharge.
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SWEET TREATS
  • Bespoke Coffee, 202 Princess St (Downtown), 910-769-4088. Vegan-friendly coffee shop with house-made vegan baked goods and GF options as well.
  • Cinnaholic, 6841 Conservation Way, Wilmington (Mayfaire), 910-338-9470. www.facebook.com/Cinnaholic.Wilmington
  • GELARTO, 18 S Water St Suite 5, Wilmington (Downtown), 910-859-8012. Gelato imported from Italy; vegan and gluten-free options. gelarto.com/wilmington
  • Boombalatti’s Ice Cream, 1127 Military Cutoff (Forum), 910-679-4955; 1005 N 4th St, Wilmington (Downtown), 910-660-8244. Forum location has 4-6 vegan ice cream flavors; Downtown has at least 2 vegan flavors plus a larger craft coffee menu. Vegan milkshakes also available. 
  • Latella Gelato, 11 Boardwalk Ave, Carolina Beach, 910-636-3424. Offers vegan gelato in an always-changing variety of flavors.
  • Pink Baking Co. (Hot Pink Cake Stand), 114 N Front St (Downtown ), 910-343-4727. Offers vegan cupcakes, plus coffee, tea, beer, wine. Does custom vegan and GF cakes. 
  • Wake N Bake Donuts, 114 Princess St (Downtown), 910-470-4348; 1401 N Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, 910-707-0166. A changing variety of vegan donuts. Call ahead for availability. Are all vegan donuts now GF, or just some? 
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