Vegan comfort food at this Roosevelt cafe includes pancakes, scrambles, and biscuits for breakfast, plus fried faux chicken, fettuccine alfredo, and garlic quinoa with kale and chopped walnuts for dinner. It’s open for takeout with preorders through the website, or delivery via Postmates and Caviar. No dine-in at the moment.

The former food truck has opened its first-ever restaurant in Ballard, with a menu its well-crafted spins on Whataburger and Dick’s burgers, as well as meatless hot dogs loaded with toppings. There are also a few must-try brunch items, such as breakfast burritos and tofu “eggy” sandwiches, while fans can pick up the “Best Damn Ranch” and other sauces for retail.

This quirky, no-frills U District standby claims the title “America’s oldest vegan pizzeria.” The pies take influences from both old-world traditions (margarita, pesto) and fast food spins (BBQ chicken, mac and cheese). There’s dine-in service, and the restaurant also sells beer and wine to go, with delivery available through GrubHub.

The respected vegan restaurant in Wallingford is known for its excellent tasting menus, which has recently included dishes such as a saffron “lobster” mushroom bisque, zucchini corn cakes, and cashew cheese-filled tamales covered in Theo’s chocolate mole. It also offers a few enticing a la carte lunch items, such as mung bean crepes and ravioli with smoked tomato sauce.

For vegans on the Eastside, this reliable pan-Asian spot in Redmond is an excellent takeout choice, with Chinese dishes such as mapo tofu and Mandarin crispy fritters being the strong suit. Snacks like cripsy nuggets made with compressed mushroom stalks may win over the kids, too.

Seattle has several other great vegan Thai options, but this bright addition to the South Lake Union dining scene sets the bar with satisfying, creative takes on classic dishes. From fresh garden rolls to pad see-ew, the flavors really pop, and the desserts, including coconut mango delight and coconut fancy, are a star attraction.

This charming Belltown shop offers vegetarian and vegan Middle Eastern street food that’s ready in a flash. The stripped-down menu of four sandwiches can all be made vegan by omitting the egg found in two of them. Thick, fluffy pitas are stuffed with subtly spiced ingredients, plenty of pickled vegetables, and nutty tahini.

The much-lauded Capitol Hill restaurant from chef Makini Howell has a variety of kid-friendly family meal options that can feed four or more. There’s even a brunch selection, with “chicken” fried seitan, country gravy, waffles, and maple syrup, along with the restaurant’s popular Mac and Yease, a mac and cheese twist made with smoked tofu and soy cream. 

Meat-alternative pub fare, generously portioned, is on order at this lively Beacon Hill restaurant. Highlights include the Rebellyous “chicken” tenders with vegan breading and rich, savory-sweet barbecue sauce; vegan BBQ meatloaf sliders; and the Phish Which, a vegetable patty smothered with savory dill and caper tartar sauce. There’s also some new outdoor seating.

Since opening in early 2021, West Seattle’s Allyum has developed a short-but-fantastic menu of comfort food items that’s entirely vegan and gluten-free. Of particular note are the weekend brunch offerings, which includes a carrot “lox” Benedict, chickpea omelettes stuffed with kale, and a “chicken” fried mushroom waffle with cultured butter and smoky maple syrup.

The longtime vegan and vegetarian bar recently got a revival from Alan Threewit, co-owner of Capitol Hill’s heavy metal-influenced den Highline. Threewit gave the place a refresh, and an all vegan menu, with alternate protein takes on pulled pork, reubens, and French dips. There are plenty of cocktails as well, including a white Russian with lavender-infused vodka and soy milk.