Action for Animals Austin

Speaking up for those who can't.

Here are a few suggestions for compassionate dining in the Austin area. We hope you enjoy them! Just click on the restaurant's name for more information on each.

Bouldin Creek Coffeehouse

1501 S. First St., Austin, TX 78704, 416-1601

This laid back South Austin coffeehouse has an all vegetarian/vegan menu. A vegan morning glory muffin and a soy latte is a great way to start the day!

Casa de Luz

1701 Toomey Rd., Austin, TX 78704, 512-476-2535

Vegan, macrobiotic, and unbelievably good. A treat for the senses and the spirit.

Dhaba Joy

2900 Guadalupe St. Austin, TX 78705 (inside Toy Joy)

If you have a sweet tooth this new, fantastic vegan bakery that features some amazing cupcakes is just the place for you! Also vegan sandwiches, full coffebar and oatscreme soft serve 'ice cream'.

Mother's Cafe and Garden

4215 Duval Street Austin, Texas 78751 512-451-3994

Award-winning vegetarian and vegan cuisine. A long-time favorite of locals and visitors alike.

Mr. Natural

South Location: 2414-A South Lamar Austin, TX 78704 512-916-9223 East Location: 1901 E. Cesar Chavez Austin, TX 78702 512-477-5228

Family owned vegetarian restaurant with many vegan options. Excellent Mexican dishes prepared with loving care.

Spiral Diner

1314 West Magnolia St., Fort Worth, TX 76104, 817-3EAT-VEG

If you are Fort Worth you cannot miss this vegan gem. The extensive diner style menu features a huge selection of tempting salads, sandwiches and hot plates using mostly organic ingredients!

Tony's Vineyard

2828 Rio Grande Street Austin, TX 78705

Tony's Vineyard is a traditional Italian restaurant with an omnivorous menu. Tony merits a special mention on our Dining page because his restaurant is the very first in Austin to drop veal from the menu!

Please stop by Tony's place and thank him for his compassionate decision to go veal-free. And while you're there, check out some of Tony's vegetarian and vegan salad and pasta dishes.

Grazie, Tony!

Veggie Heaven

1914 Guadalupe St Ste A, Austin, TX 78705, 457-1013

Delicious vegetarian and vegan-friendly asian food, just across Guadalupe from the Dobie Mall.

Wheatsville Deli

3105 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705, 478-2667

Wonderful deli food with several vegan options. Don't miss the vegan cornbread, muffins, or smoothies.

Whole Foods Deli

525 N. Lamar St., Austin, TX 787003, 476-1206

A vast array of vegan choices in the food bar. Very high marks for the fresh fruit and the well-stocked salad line.