Plants are pretty cool, and turns out, they can make a lot of different dishes — like a vegan burger that tastes just like the meat version or a superfood salad with so many colors it’s like eating a rainbow. So next time your body is begging for something healthy + wholesome (or greasy but plant-based) in Madison, check back to this list of restaurants with vegan, vegetarian, and plant-based offerings.
Green Owl Cafe
📍1970 Atwood Ave.
⏰Tues.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri. - Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. + Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Menu
Try This: Brined shiitake caesar, peanut macrobowl + roasted potatoes
Himal Chuli
📍318 State St.
⏰Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. + Sat.-Sun.,12-8:30 p.m.
Menu
Try This: Bhutti, roti and takari + vegan peda
Surya Cafe
📍5500 E. Cheryl Pkwy., Fitchburg
⏰Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. + Sat.-Sun., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Menu
Try This: Avocado toast, hippie seed n’ nut sandwich + kombucha
Ian’s Pizza
📍Multiple Madison locations
⏰Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-2:30 a.m. + Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-3 a.m.
Menu
Try This: Southwest salad, vegan mac n’ cheese pizza + side of vegan ranch
Banzo
📍2105 Sherman Ave.
⏰Wed.-Sun., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Menu
Try This: Banzo pita, batata platter + mate
SuperCharge! Juice Bar and Urban Farm
📍1902 E. Washington Ave.
⏰Daily, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Menu
Try This: Golden grass shot, revitalizer + cold brew coffee
Tavernakaya
📍27 E. Main St.
⏰Hours vary by day + lunch and dinner
Menu
Try This: Veggie fried rice, tofu buns + Wisco Pop
Mother Fool’s Coffeehouse
📍1101 Williamson St.
⏰Daily. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Menu
Try This: Voodoo bar, vegan cookie + Mother Fool’s house blend
Ahan
📍2262 Winnebago St.
⏰Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. + Sun., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Menu
Try This: Loa egg rolls, drunken noodles + Thai iced tea
Bandung Indonesian Restaurant
📍600 Williamson St.
⏰Hours vary by day + lunch and dinner
Menu
Try This: Vegetable curry, sambal goreng papaya + Thai iced tea
