Dining Guide

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Our region features one coffee shop and two restaurants that are 100% vegan, along with dozens more that have one or more dedicated vegan items on the menu (“Vegan Friendly”). Restaurants are grouped by location: Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, and the greater Wilmington Metro area. Each listing includes the establishment’s name, address, phone number, website, and a brief description of its vegan offerings.

Please note that there are restaurants not listed in the Guide that may be vegan friendly. Before visiting restaurants, please check the website or call to verify current menu items. Also check out the “Sweet Treats” section at the end of the Guide.

100% Vegan Coffee Shop

CAFÉ MATA, 1540 South 2nd St Suite 220 (Upstairs in the lobby of Yoga Salt). 910-386-2569. Plant-based coffee shop emphasizing sustainability. Features organic coffee and tea, raw sweet treats, and plant-based milks. Uses earth-friendly, biodegradable to-go cups. https://www.cafemata.com

100% Vegan Restaurants

MIKE’S VEGAN GRILL, Vegan diner food including burgers, handhelds, fries, vegan milkshakes, and pizzas. Seating available outside or next door at Azalea Station. https://www.mikesvegan.com/
SEALEVEL CITY VEGAN DINER, 100% vegan restaurant with – GF options. Burgers, tacos, sandwiches, vegan sushi, comfort foods, and desserts.
1015 S Kerr Ave, Wilmington. 910-833-7196. www.facebook.com/SealevelCityDiner

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. Offers fifteen vegan bagel varieties and vegan butter, vegan cream cheese, jelly, peanut butter, and hummus. Also serves vegan breakfast and lunch sandwiches. www.beachbagels.biz
BEER BARRIO, 34 N Front St. (Downtown), 910-769-5452. Veganizable dinner salad and black bean taco. www.beerbarrionc.com
BENNY’S BIG TIME PIZZARIA, 206 Greenfield St. 910-550-2525. Customizable wood-fired pizzas and vegan-friendly pie options. www.vivianhoward.com/bennysbigtime
BLACK SEA GRILL, 118 S Front St. (Downtown), 910-254-9990. Vegan salads, falafel and pita, hummus, and grape leaves. Also offers eggplant delight and vegan appetizer sampler. Inquire about Jajik sauce. www.blackseagrill.com
BLOCK TACO, 120 Greenfield St. (behind Satellite Bar and Lounge), 910-399-2796. Brussels sprouts tacos, chips and guacamole/salsa, and customizable burrito bowls. https://blocktaco.com/
BROOKLYN CAFE, 706 N 4th St. 910-399-1676. Coffee, espresso, tea, seasonal drinks. Offers vegan beignets, donuts, and vegan specials. https://www.brooklyncafenc.com/
BROOKLYN PIZZA CO., 6932 Market St. 910-395-5558 / 5327 Oleander Drive. (910) 218-3988. Vegan cheese and vegan-friendly cauliflower crust available upon request. brooklynpizzaconc.com
BRIXX WOOD-FIRED PIZZA, 6801 Main St. (Mayfaire), 910-256-9677. Vegan cheese and plant-friendly traditional or whole wheat crust. Also offers veganizable salads. brixxpizza.com/locations/wilmington
CAMERON ART MUSEUM CAFE, 3201 S 17th St. 910-777-2363. Vegan options such as artisan salads, vegan tapenade, and vegetable curry. https://cameronartmuseum.org/cam-cafe/
CAVA. 3520 Oleander Drive. 910-830-6005 / 1011 International Drive. 910-839-5325. Features customizable sandwiches and build-your-own bowls offering falafel, greens, grains, avocado, harissa, and hummus. https://cava.com/
CEVICHE’S, 7210 Wrightsville Ave. 910-256-3131. Menu inspired by Panama. Offers a variety of vegan salsas, entrées, and appetizers including tapas, empanadas, and coconut ceviche. www.wbceviche.com
CHOPT CREATIVE SALAD CO. 1125 Military Cutoff Rd. (Forum), 910-239-9263. Offers a variety of salads, wraps, and customizable and craft-your-own options. www.choptsalad.com
DOUBLE HAPPINESS, 4403 Wrightsville Ave. (at Kerr), 910-313-1088. Offers several vegan and veganizable entrées. www.restaurantji.com/nc/wilmington/double-happiness-/
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. https://elcerrogranderestaurant.com/login
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, vegan cheese, and veggies. Beans, veggie chili, and guacamole are vegan; fried avocado is not vegan.
FORK ‘N’ CORK, 122 Market St. (Downtown), 910-228-5247. Offers Impossible burger and will make Brussels sprouts vegan on request. https://www.theforkncork.com/
FRONT STREET BREWERY, 9 N Front St. (Downtown), 910-251-1935. Vegan entrées include Jackfruit BBQ plate and Beyond Burger; GF bun available for upcharge. Has occasional vegan specials as well as salads and sides that can be made vegan. GF items clearly marked on menu. https://www.frontstreetbrewery.com/
FUN BOWL POKE AND BOBA TEA, 1705 Eastwood Rd. Suite 5-2E (101A). 910-239-9078. Ramen and Poke restaurant offering a vegetarian bowl, a build-your-own bowl and fruit slushies.https://funbowlpoke.com
GIRLS WITH DOUGH, 204 Arcadian Row (Riverlights neighborhood), 910-833-5357. Serves pasta with marinara sauce, vegan pizza, and veggie pie. Ask for vegan cheese and regular crust. (The gluten-free crust contains dairy.) Vegan cheese option is listed under “premium toppings.” https://girlswithdough.com/
HELL’S KITCHEN, 118 Princess St. (Downtown), 910-763-4133. Entrées include Health Attack chickpea burger, Impossible Burger, black bean burger, plus many sandwiches, wraps, and tacos. Numerous vegan appetizers such as mac and cheese bowl with tofu, chickpea wings, and nachos. Vegan cheese and ranch dressing available. All vegan and veganizable items are clearly marked on menu. https://hellskitchenbar.com/
INDOCHINE, 7 Wayne Dr. 910-51-9229. Kelp salad, veggie roll, and yellow curry are vegan. Banh mi and other items are veganizable with tofu and omitting fish sauce. Steamed vegetables and GF noodles are vegan. Check ingredients when ordering.
INDOCHINE EXPRESS, 5120 S College Rd #108, 910-530-3013 / 3608 Oleander Drive, 1110 New Pointe Drive, Leland, www.indochineexpress.comJUNCTION 421. 5104 S. College Rd. 910-392-3490. Vegan flatbread with spinach, mushrooms, roasted tomatoes and vegan cheese. Also offers gluten free cauliflower crust, a variety of salads, and vegan risotto primavera. https://junction421.com/
K38 BAJA GRILL, 5410 Oleander Dr. 910-395-6040 / 8211 Market (Porters Neck) 910-686-8211 / 3846 Carolina Beach Road 910-500-6844. 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.
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. https://kalemecrazy.net/wilmington/
LITTLE ASIA BISTRO, 1051 S. College Street. 910-399-2950. Indian restaurant with home cooked meals serving a variety of vegan dishes with freshly ground, customizable spices. Offers dine-in and delivery services. https://sites.google/view/littleasiabistro/home
LOUIE’S HOT DOGS, 204 ½ Princess St. (Downtown), 910-763-8040. Offers a “veggie” hotdog with vegan toppings. https://www.facebook.com/louieshotdogs/
KORNERSTONE BISTRO, 8262 Market St. (Porters Neck), 910-686-2296. Offers vegetarian and vegan menu with vegan pizza, pasta and grain dishes, and salads. https://www.kornerstonebistro.com/
LITTLE DIPPER FONDUE, 138 S Front St. (Downtown), 910-251-0433. Veggies cooked fondue-style with vegan cheese option. Also offers Vegetarian’s Delight entrée (tofu, assorted mushrooms, and mixed vegetables). https://www.littledipperfondue.com/
MANNA, 123 Princess St. (Downtown), 910-763-5252. Innovative food and cocktails. Vegan options made on the fly, per request. https://mannaavenue.com/
MELLOW MUSHROOM, (Downtown). 209 N. Water Street and 4311 Oleander Drive (at College Rd). Stone-baked pizza and calzones available with tofu, tempeh, veggies, and Follow Your Heart vegan cheese. Also offers veganizable hoagies (tofu or tempeh). GF crust available. https://www.mellowmushroom.com/locations/nc/wilmington/208-n-water-street/
MESS HALL ILM, 348 Hutchison Ln. (Cargo District), 910-604-4927. Housemade Vegan Smashburger, tots, vegan special sauce. www.messhallilm.com
NIKKI’S FRESH GOURMET AND SUSHI BAR, 16 S Front St. (Downtown),
910-772-9151. Vegan dishes include barbeque tofu w/eggplant, sushi rolls, falafel, and fried tomato sandwich. Blackened tofu salad can be made vegan. https://www.downtownnikkis.com/
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 are not vegan. https://nikkissushibar.com/
NILS MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE, 114 Market Street (Downtown). 910-228-5957. Family-owned, chef-driven Mediterranean restaurant in the riverfront area of Wilmington. Offers traditional menu items including a variety of vegetarian, GF, and vegan options. https://wilmington.nilsmc.com/
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. https://norisushinc.com/
OUR CREPES AND MORE, 3810 Oleander Dr., 910-395-0077. Sweet and savory vegan crepes with several vegan fillings to choose from, including vegan hash. https://www.ourcrepesandmore.com/
PENO MEDITERRANEAN GRILL, 351-29 S College Rd. 910-769-1056 / 1611 Dusty Miller Land, #301. 910-765-1099. Veggie falafel as a gyro, wrap, bowl, or platter. Baba ghannouj is not vegan. https://penogrill.com
PHO CAFE, 3926 Market St. 910-833-7204. Vegan pho. Tofu Bahn mi can be made vegan. Tofu rolls available upon request. Check ingredients. https://www.facebook.com/phocafewilmington/?_rdr
PINPOINT, 114 Market St. (Downtown), 910-769-2972. Seasonally changing farm-to-table menu that the chef will veganize upon request. https://www.facebook.com/PinPointRestaurant/
PURE LIFE, 317 N Front St. (Cotton Exchange Downtown), 910-343-1374. Vegan and GF foods, smoothies, tea and juice bar, including bubble tea. https://www.purelifeorganicinc.com/
RUMCOW, 121 Grace St. (Downtown), 910-769-4659. Beyond Burger (no cheese), GF jambalaya made with Beyond Sausage. https://www.opentable.com/r/rumcow-wilmington?ref=1068
SAVOREZ, 402 Chestnut St. (Downtown), 910-833-8894. Vegan and veganizable empanadas, sopas, and ensalada. https://savorez.com/
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 and frequent specials. Offers plain and flavored vegan cream cheese, vegan spreads and butter, and coffee creamer. GF vegan donuts, pancakes, and pancake sandwiches. https://www.seasidebagelsnc.com/
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 & veggie toppings, and soup. GF crust isn’t vegan. https://www.grabslice.com/
SMOKE ON THE WATER, 3704 Watercraft Ferry Avenue (Riverlights neighborhood), 910-833-5069. Located on the Cape Fear River. Recently (autumn 2026) added a vegan special each Tuesday evening. Each week features a different entrée. Call to verify availability on other days of the week.
SPOONFED KITCHEN & BAKE SHOP, 1930 Eastwood Rd. (Lumina Commons), 910-679-8881. Offers vegan acai bowl and vegan chia pudding. https://www.spoonfedkitchen.com/cafe
SEOUL SUSHI AND KOREAN BARBEQUE. (Cargo District). 609 S 15th St Unit 101. 910-515-0183. Specializes in gourmet sushi and Korean barbeque. Offers tofu fried rice, veggie rolls, and vegetable-based side orders. Also operates a food truck that travels to events around the Wilmington area.
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. https://tandooribites.net/
THE GETAWAY CAFÉ AND PROVISIONS, 109 Pier Master Pt, Ste 110.
910-660-4163 (Riverlights neighborhood). Open for breakfast and lunch Tuesday through Sunday. Serves breakfast and lunch with veganizable options such as avocado toast and hummus sandwiches. https://thegetawaync.com/
THE HALF. 510½ Red Cross Street (Downtown), 910) 399-3355 / 7110 Wrightsville Avenue (Wrightsville Beach), 910-239-9167. Sandwich shop offering vegan options such as tofu bahn mi and sandwiches featuring a variety of vegan sandwiches. GF options available. https://www.thehalfbev.com/
THE MELTING POT, 885 Town Center Dr (Mayfaire), 910-256-1187. Fondue restaurant with a Four-Course Vegan Experience featuring vegan cheese, three choices of vegan cooking styles, and vegan chocolate fondue for dessert. https://www.meltingpot.com/wilmington-nc/
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 only at this location. https://www.facebook.com/TrollyStopFountainDr/
TWO GUYS GRILLE, 8254 Market St. (Porters Neck), 910-686-3231. Offers Impossible Burger and can make any burger into a black bean burger. https://twoguysgrille.com/
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. https://www.facebook.com/UncleLimsKitchens/
UNC-WILMINGTON. DINING HALLS offer vegan options and are open to the public. See website for locations. https://www.uncw.edu/seahawk-life/dining-housing/dining
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. https://whichwich.com/
WINNIE’S TAVERN, 1895 Burnett Blvd. 910-762-1799. Full service restaurant serving Wilmington since 1962. Offers Impossible Burger with vegan mayo and choice of vegan cheese. https://www.wilmingtonsbestburger.com/
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH BREWERY, 6201 Oleander Dr. 910-256-4938. Impossible Burger on pretzel bun, salads, hummus and pita, tempura cauliflower, veggie tacos. https://www.wbbeer.com/
YOSAKE, 33 S Front St. (Downtown), 910-763-3172. Veggie sushi rolls, edamame hummus, and 100% vegan-friendly curry menu. https://yosake.com/
ZOCALO STREET FROOD & TEQUILA, 1474 Barclay Pointe Blvd. (at The Pointe), 910-833-5142. Mexican street food with vegan and veganizable options. https://zocalostreetfood.com/
ZOLA COFFEE AND TEA, 4418 Park Ave. (inside Pomegranate Books), 910-452-1107. Vegan baklava, gourmet teas, and fair-trade coffee https://zola-984593.square.site/

Vegan-Friendly Restaurants / CAROLINA & KURE BEACH

KATE’S PANCAKE HOUSE, 102 S Lake Park Blvd. Carolina Beach. 910-458-3663. Breakfast: tofu skillet without butter. Lunch: grilled tofu wrap and grilled tofu salad. https://sites.google.com/view/katespancakehouse/home
JACK MACKERELS, 113 K Ave. Kure Beach. 910-458-7668. Beyond Burger, veggie plate, hummus platter, pasta primavera (without cheese). https://www.jackmackerelsislandgrill.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. http://www.nikkisgourmetandsushibar.com
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. https://nolliestacojointcb.com/
OCEAN GRILL AND TIKI BAR. 1211 South Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach. 910-707-0049. Beachside restaurant featuring Tiki Bar on the pier. Featured in USA Today’s best beach bars in the USA (https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/food-dining/2024/07/29/best-bars-2024/73989737007/). Offers a Black bean burger with guacamole and slaw (inquire about mayonnaise) and a veganizable ocean grill salad. https://www.oceangrilltiki.com/.
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. https://www.soulflavorcbnc.com/
THE TROPICAL. 2 Cape Fear Blvd. Carolina Beach. 910-707-0132. Three-story restaurant overlooking the boardwalk serving a variety of vegan and vegetarian dishes. Vegan dishes include hummus, vegan buffalo chicken. vegan pepperoni pizza, southwest roll, bowls and sandwiches with vegan beef or chicken. Offers several vegan and vegetarian dressings. https://goingtropicalcb.com
VEGGIE WAGON, 608 S Lake Park Blvd. Carolina Beach. 910-805-3014 / 2215 Masonboro Loop Rd., Wilmington. 910-795-2123. Sells locally sourced produce, homemade baked and canned goods, grab-and-go foods, and craft beer. https://theveggiewagon.com/

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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. Toasts and Açai and other specialty bowls can be made vegan. GF toast and granola available.
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.
TOWER 7 BAJA MEX, 4 N Lumina Ave. 910-256-8585. Affiliated with K38 with similar menu. Killer Veggie plate with marinated veggies and guacamole and Vegeta-Bowl in fried tortilla. Vegnizable salads.
TROLLY STOP, 94 S Lumina Ave. 910-256-3421. Local franchise serving vegan hot dogs (Lightlife Smart Dogs). GF buns available for upcharge.