The Best Vegetarian in Charlotte

Velvet Taco

★★★★☆ 3.9 (158) • $$

"Not a fan anymore After yesterday's visit, I just can't do their food anymore. After watching an unsanitary situation (gloves being used to wipe tables down then serve up food)Plus the food is super spicy for me. Margaritas are good though!"

Soul Miner’s Garden

★★★★★ 4.8 (9)

"Soul Miner's Garden makes fresh vegan food that is even a great choice for someone not veggie (like me!). I've had their signature nacho dish with added taco grounds (hold the jalapeño slices though) So full of flavor & every ingredient seems high quality. I'm hoping they'll offer a half portion in the future though as it's so much and a little pricey for just one person. Plenty of spots to hang out at Camp & enjoy the food. Their service is always on point, including some treats for the pup! Love supporting this small LBGT family owned business. Can't wait to try other dishes."

Sir Edmond Halley's

★★★★☆ 3.7 (229) • $$

"This was a cute place! We came here on a Thursday night and it was pretty packed! I like how it's kind of off the path, so it's more of a IYKYK kind of place. We got a table quickly and our server was friendly. So nice to get a cold Irish beer. We had the mussels and fried zucchini as our apps. Both were very good. For our meals, we had the fish and chips and the veggie plate with sweet potato fries. Everything was great, it was fresh and hot. Service was a little slow, but I know it was busy!"

Basil Thai Cuisine

★★★★☆ 3.5 (227) • $$

"I like Basil Thai for the most part, but it is a bit pricey for what you get and the basic food quality. I have never dined in, only picked up or DoorDash. The ambience seems pretty cool, and the hostess's customer service is always great. Calling in to place an order is always a breeze, and I haven't ever had any issues when I have ordered through DoorDash.I have never had an issue with my food. The portion of rice is decent. It can be split between two people. The wings are pretty good as well. and can also be split between two people. The only other thing I've ever had is their spring rolls, which are decent, but sometimes they get soggy. Again, I like basil, but I do think it is overpriced for the quality."

Curry Gate

★★★★☆ 3.9 (12) • $$

"Amazing Indian food inside monarch market! I tried the tikka masala which comes with a lot of chicken and rice. The chicken was super tender and the sauce was flavorful. I do wish it was spicier though. I also had the garlic naan, which was nice and flavorful. Overall, service was great and I loved the food!"

AROMA Indian Grill & Bar

★★★★☆ 4.2 (74) • $$

"My aunt brought me to Aroma and it was such a treat. As soon as you open the door, you see smiles and the aroma of toasted spices wafts through the air. The food was excellent. You know it's the real deal when so many South Asian families are there celebrating birthdays on a weekend afternoon!The panipuri chat was a fun and flavorful appetizer. I loved the layers of spice in the Malai kofta and the paneer masala was also solid. The server was attentive and answered questions but a bit distracted by the business. Highly recommend!"

Queen Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant & Bar

★★★★☆ 3.7 (73) • $$

"If you enjoy Ethiopian food, Queen Sheba should be on your list of places to go! If you haven't tried Ethiopian food yet - go here to try it!It's a small hole in the wall that many might hesitate to go into, but sometimes these are the gems. Once inside, the quaint little abode is bursting with color. There was a traditional coffee seating area as well. It's fairly small inside with limited seating which is a good thing since I believe the chef was also serving the food and drinks. So this made the service was a little slower than normal, but they still strived to do their best and it wasn't bad, just a little unhurried - but we could all use a slowdown in this day and age.The honey wine, Tej, was sweet with a bit of a bite at the end keeping it from being too sweet. It went really well with our meal. The food was scrumptious and we ate everything we could until our bellies could take no more in. We had the Veggie firfir to start. It was spiced nicely and I really enjoyed it. The veggie combo was our main to share and all the components were done well. My only regret was eating it with the injera that came on the side verses scooping it up with the injera it was served on. I missed out on the flavors that injera had absorbed. Note to self for next time.It may not be fancy or hip, but it's good and I wouldn't hesitate to come here again or recommend it."

Hatch Sandwich Bar

★★★★★ 4.7 (328) • $

"Time for lunch and I was able to get a parking space close to Hatch. We ordered at the counter and took a seat in the back where sandwiches were delivered about 15 minutes later. Made to order and they were busy, so this is an appropriate time. They have a cooler with beers and canned/bottled sodas. There is also a self-service soda fountain in the back.It's a nice dining area with different options for seating including a large communal table, some high tops and low tops. There might be a wifi. Restrooms were clean.Sandwiches arrived and they were great. I had chose the "Club" which was ham, turkey and bacon with appropriate fixings. Delicious, slightly messy, very yummy. My wife had the "Thanksgiving Turkey" with cranberry and thick sliced tomato. Also excellent.Great lunch, nice little place. I'm glad we found it![Review 20118 overall - 3470 in North Carolina - 1094 of 2023.]"

Doan's Vietnamese Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.3 (382) • $$

"If you're looking for authentic Vietnamese food/pho, this is the place for you! I have been searching for a place like this in Charlotte for a long time! Their broth is phenomenal - both depth and flavor. The meat is surprisingly tender and delicious. Portion sizes are good. Service is usually quick, with the exception of my last visit. I have been disappointed by many places in Charlotte for pho, but this place does it right. Best pho in Charlotte! Highly recommend!"

Chaat N Dosa

★★★★☆ 4.4 (116) • $

"This place's food gave me great joy- lovely although the chutneys I ordered & paid extra for did not match the ones I got - mango pickle instead of onion chutney, but hey- it was still tasty. And authentic. Was wonderful to be able to order online & just pick it up. (You do kind of have to already be familiar a bit with Indian & this type of 'snack' food to order from here). Also, was frustrating that the ordering menu online for yelp was different than the ordering platform the store directly uses (larger more interesting!)The store platform required all my information- mailing address, etc.- for me to order online, which is ok for billing but....did not submit a card at that time. (And told me after confirming it received my order that I was agreeing to receiving promo contact from the seller- not thrilled about that either.)Appears that if you order in the store, you may need to pay debit or cash (can't totally confirm the details tho- I was starving when I picked up my food & read that in passing, with slight confusion). Did not include or offer any plasticware or napkins either for a sizeable to go order- guessing could have grabbed some on the way out. (In addition to other items, I bought 2 different curry meals which included rice & roti- also wonderful).All said, I'd definitely go back but would order & choose to dine in. Dining in ambiance is not more than a snack shop set up but just would be a nice change from taking out. Plus I spent way too much money by ordering at a distance Next time I'll slow down & take pics of the food I eat- we were ravenous and couldn't be slowed down for such things."

Barley's Taproom & Pizzeria

★★★★☆ 4.1 (108) • $$

"We went hiking at Linville falls and were heading back to Florida and searched Yelp for a place for lunch. Barley taproom was it. On the main drag in a small town in North Carolina loaded with charm. The pizza was spot on and they had a fantastic beer selection. If you are nearby don't hesitate to stop in and grab a pie and a drink. Service was spot on as well!"

Chopt Creative Salad Co.

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (38) • $$

"Wasn't Lee surprised by both the size and freshness of my kale chicken Caesars salad. Just the right amount of salad dressing,"

Fiesta Patria Mexican Restaurant and Cantina

★★★★★ 4.6 (24)

"This was our first time and what a great new Denver staple! Leonel was the best server (chips and drinks were instant and then never empty!) and the food was great. The king burrito was the winner, and we'll order that again for sure. It could feed two really hungry people, or a family. It's huge. All portions were large and shareable. The chips and salsa were solid, and I asked for a spicier salsa and they brought a green one that was delicious. The house margarita was the only thing that was not great because it tasted like juice. But they have a ton of other margs, so I'd just order a nicer one next time. The vibe is...a gas station...so lean in, order a margarita, and embrace the Denver experience."

Love In Action Cafe

★★★★★ 4.5 (35)

"This was my first time visiting Love In Action Cafe. Upon entering, I was greeted warmly by the young man at the register. He asked if this was my first visit, and I let him know that it was. He went through the daily specials, with it being Tuesday, they had the taco Tuesday menu. After a few moments, I chose the cheesesteak and fries. I walked around the restaurant while I waited for my meal. I saw handmade jewelry, nutritional supplements, and even a free library in the corner. After I received my food, I took a quick picture. Wow! It looked delicious. And let me tell you it tasted awesome. If I didn't know it wasn't meat, I would have been totally fooled. The fries were cooked too perfection. Crispy outside, soft inside. Just like I like them. They made a fan out of me today. I'll definitely be back to try other items on theirs menu."

Sri Balaji Caffe - Pineville

★★★★☆ 4.2 (73) • $$

"What a great place. The food is amazing. The manager (?). helped us pick out the Sunday Special and combo #1. We got to try four kinds of bread and and 12ish sauces. This place will be on repeat for my family!"

Juice Bar Fort Mill

★★★★☆ 4.1 (29) • $$

"Omg so excited I found juice bar here! Originally tried it in Indy and was so sad there were none anywhere near me in NY. So imagine how thrilled I was to move down here and find one of my favs :) My go to is the coffee Janet, yummy filling meal replacement. Really you can't go wrong tho Iv has pretty much all the juices/smoothies at one point or another."

Veggeez Plant Based Eatery

★★★★★ 4.5 (33)

"My dining mate and I decided to go to a vegetarian restaurant for lunch . The atmosphere is quite charming and comfortable. The background music was relaxing. The manager/owner Lisa was accomadating. The menu features appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, salads, a few pasta dishes, a variety of desserts, all plant based menus, and some items contain soy, nuts and gluten.We tried the soup of the day, a ginger carrot which was just okay, hardly any ginger flavor. The mushroom reuben was excellent as well as my grilled romaine salad. All were plated nicely, and hot food came out hot.I ordered the chick'nless nuggets which were dry and I asked for some mayo. The herb mayo was tasty. These nuggets were run of the mill variety one can buy in a store. The menu may be a bit pricey.All in all we would return and try other menu items. Please note prices reflect cash payment! We didn't read it on the bottom of the menu, As a suggestion, place it on the top of the menu . We paid by credit and menu items prices were slighly increased."

The Tipsy Burro Saloon & Cantina

★★★★☆ 3.9 (108) • $

"We were nearby for the Christmas Show and were looking for somewhere to grab a quick bite before trekking back to Greensboro. This place was super close and had 4.5 stars on Yelp, so it was a no-brainer for us. When we pulled up, it looked a little sketchy and run down, but I don't like to judge a book by its cover, so we went in. There were a few people sitting around the bar and the bartender was chatting it up with them. It reminded me of a Cheers vibe, just completely different. What an eclectic place! It looks like an American Pickers dream! They're bathrooms are pretty neat too and they were super clean. The music was awesome, a Jimmy Buffet vibe; not too loud that you couldn't have a conversation, but loud enough to dance in your seat. The bartender was our server, which was fine because it was early and we had the place to ourselves, until others from the Christmas Show found it too. I had the Frito pie and my husband had the tacos. The food was so good! We had plenty to eat and even went home with a small box of leftovers. The chili on my Frito pie had just the right amount of kick for my taste. The queso was delicious, and my margarita was spot on too! Our only regret is that we live too far away!"

Pure Pizza

★★★★☆ 4.1 (267) • $$

"The best pizza I have had in Charlotte so far! I ordered the T. rex (which is essentially a meat lovers pie) on a Friday night. It took about 25 minutes to prepare. $24 in total. The pizza was delicious. It had such a generous portion of meat! The cheese was so fresh. The dough was the perfect texture. Each bite was soooo good! The 16" pizza was 8 slices and good for 2-3 people. Parking is a bit of a disaster, but once you get there, it's great! Indoor and outdoor seating."

Sri Balaji Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.9 (14)

"My husband and I love Indian food, and decided to try Sri Balaji Kitchen, a vegetarian restaurant specializing in South Indian Cuisine.When we sat down, they brought small cups of a cold beverage made with spices and a bit of sugar. It was tasty, but I would have preferred an unsweetened version.We started with one of our all-time favorite appetizers, the Tandoor Sizzling Paneer. The paneer was served on a sizzling cast iron skillet on top of shredded cabbage, and included green peppers (but no onions). On the side, they provided mint chutney and a semi-sweet sauce. The paneer was delicious. It wasn't crispy, but the marinade they used was fantastic, and we especially loved the mint chutney on the side. The menu said this was spicy, but I'd give it a 5/10 in terms of heat.We've only had dosas once before so we went with a simpler one, the Ghee Dosa. It was delightfully crispy and light, and the sauces were OUTSTANDING--especially the two red ones (one predominantly garlic, and one predominantly red pepper). The sambar soup was also tasty. The light green sauce was good as well, but I didn't reach for it as much as the two red sauces. We also tried the Paneer Butter Masala. The sauce was rich and delicious, and the paneer was perfect. I actually ate a few spoonfuls of the sauce once we had eaten all of the paneer--the sauce was that good! The dish comes with rice, and we added butter naan.We were stuffed when done, and didn't have any leftovers. We loved all of our choices, and can't wait to return and try a few other dishes!"

Yanni Bistro

★★★★★ 4.7 (96)

"Yum! We ordered the tabouli, the falafel hummus wrap, teriyaki tofu and quinoa and hummus. Everything was delicious!!! The tabouli is not what we are use to but I loved the crunchy vegetables and the beets! It was refreshing and a. Ice variation to a traditional tabouli. We can't wait to go back! Highly recommend this place!!"

Taqueria La Unica

★★★★☆ 4.2 (203) • $

"Amazing food and amazing service. They are so friendly and the food is so fresh and delicious. We always feel like we are part of the family. Hands down my favorite Mexican eatery."

Wolfman Pizza - Charlotte

★★★★☆ 4.2 (113) • $$

"First visit & we plan to become regulars! Great selection of specialty pizzas or build your own. We started off with the Wolfbites & they were yummy. For pizzas, Hubby got Big Bad Wolf & I got the Maui. Both were delicious! Our new favorite pizzeria. Shay (Shea) took great care of us. She was very attentive and sweet. She is a big fan of the food, so that says a lot. There was plenty of seating so you didn't feel crowded. The acoustics were great. We could have conversation with no issues of hearing each other."

Velvet Taco

★★★★☆ 3.8 (127)

"Loved this place! It's counter service with a variety of places to sit both outside and inside, love the decor as well. There is a variety of tacos from chicken, beef, pork, fish, and vegetarian. I went with the smash burger and rotisserie chicken and both were SO flavorful. My husband got the spicy tikka masala, Korean fried rice and chimichurri steak. I tried each of them and they were all good, chimichurri had more of a kick than I was expecting but still good! they have a kids menu and my daughter got the cheese quesadilla. They also have high chairs for both the low top and high top tables which is great! Will definitely be back!"