Birmingham has one all-vegetarian cafe and a short list of rooms that make vegan dishes. No all-vegan restaurant is in our data.
Vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Birmingham
| Place | Address | What the source says |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Temple Cafe | 1901 11th Avenue South, Five Points South | A grocery with a cafe, open since 1973. It is described as "Birmingham's first exclusively vegetarian restaurant." Bham Now's January 2026 story names its vegan grilled cheese. |
| Taj India | 3028 Clairmont Avenue, Suite 110 | Open since 1994. Many dishes can be made vegan on request. |
| Red Cat Coffee House | Railroad Park | Lists vegan and vegetarian options. |
| SLIDE Cafe | 1025 20th Street South, Five Points South | Smash burgers, plus a vegan burger on a brioche bun. |
Vegan and vegetarian rooms we could not confirm for 2026
| Place | What the source says |
|---|---|
| Bay Leaf | A modern Indian restaurant that lists vegan and gluten-free options. |
| Makarios Kabobs & Grill | Opened in 2007 and has a vegetarian section on the menu. Bham Now's 2020 vegan guide listed it for vegan options. |
Rooms marked Help Us Check have a source behind them but no dated 2026 report that they are open. Look at their newest posts before you go, and tell us what you find.
Birmingham vegan restaurants that have closed
- Underground Vegan's storefront at 2012 Magnolia Avenue South closed in November 2022. Owner Khalilah Sowell kept the food truck running.
- Avondale Common House closed on 31 December 2023. Bham Now's 2020 and 2021 vegan guides had listed it.
See every Birmingham restaurant and bar we found that closed, with dates. Know a room that makes vegan food? Tell us.