Best U.S. Cities for Vegan Travelers

Last updated on 09/01/2023

Best Cities in US for Vegan Travelers

Welcome to the ultimate guide for all our vegan travelers out there! If you're a plant-based food enthusiast on the lookout for the best destinations to indulge in delicious, cruelty-free delights, you've come to the right place. In this article, we're unveiling the top U.S. cities that stands proudly as a haven for vegans from coast to coast. From mouthwatering plant-powered dishes to eco-conscious experiences, these cities have it all. So, pack your bags, prepare your taste buds, and join us on a journey to discover the most welcoming and enticing destinations for vegan adventurers in the United States!

Veg Out in the USA: Unveiling the Ultimate Destination for Vegan Travelers

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Rank	City / State	State	Overall
1	New York,New York	New York	8.14
2	Chicago,Illinois	Illinois	6.33
3	Los Angeles,California	California	6.14
4	Washington,DC	DC	6.04
5	Las Vegas,Nevada	Nevada	5.07
6	Boston,Massachusetts	Massachusetts	5.05
7	West Palm Beach,Florida	Florida	4.98
8	Philadelphia,Pennsylvania	Pennsylvania	4.71
9	Portland,Oregon	Oregon	4.65
10	San Francisco,California	California	4.57
11	Cincinnati,Ohio	Ohio	4.51
12	Atlanta,Georgia	Georgia	4.43
13	Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania	Pennsylvania	4.39
14	Seattle,Washington	Washington	4.32
15	Denver,Colorado	Colorado	4.29
16	Miami,Florida	Florida	4.17
=17	Houston,Texas	Texas	4.16
=17	Minneapolis,Minnesota	Minnesota	4.16
19	San Diego,California	California	4.04
20	New Orleans,Louisiana	Louisiana	4.02
21	Salt Lake City,Utah	Utah	3.86
22	Austin,Texas	Texas	3.80
23	Milwaukee,Wisconsin	Wisconsin	3.70
24	Baltimore,Maryland	Maryland	3.69
25	San Antonio,Texas	Texas	3.67
26	Columbus,Ohio	Ohio	3.65
27	Nashville,Tennessee	Tennessee	3.62
28	Sacramento,California	California	3.59
29	St. Louis,Missouri	Missouri	3.51
30	Oakland,California	California	3.49
31	Indianapolis,Indiana	Indiana	3.48
=32	Charleston,South Carolina	South Carolina	3.42
=32	Fort Myers,Florida	Florida	3.42
34	Dallas,Texas	Texas	3.38
35	Orlando,Florida	Florida	3.36
36	Kansas City,Missouri	Missouri	3.35
37	Charlotte,North Carolina	North Carolina	3.32
38	Anchorage,Alaska	Alaska	3.24
39	Burbank,California	California	3.20
40	Tampa,Florida	Florida	3.18
41	Phoenix,Arizona	Arizona	3.17
42	Fort Lauderdale,Florida	Florida	3.16
43	San Jose,California	California	3.12
44	Cleveland,Ohio	Ohio	3.11
45	Raleigh,North Carolina	North Carolina	3.06
46	Jacksonville,Florida	Florida	3.01
47	Detroit,Michigan	Michigan	2.73
48	Hartford,Conneticut	Conneticut	2.64

The best city for vegan travelers is New York, with an overall score of 8.14. It has 93 dedicated vegan restaurants and 79 juice/smoothie bars offering tasty dishes and delightful snacks for plant-based diets.

In second place is Chicago, with an overall score of 6.33, offering 64 low-cost restaurants with an average restaurant of 4.5/5 stars on Google. Rounding up the top three is Los Angeles, with an overall score of 6.14, with the second-highest number of vegan restaurants at 63.

The remaining top 10 cities are Washington, D.C. (6.04), Las Vegas (5.07), Boston (5.05), West Palm Beach, FL (4.98), Philadelphia (4.71), Portland, OR (4.65), and San Francisco (4.57).

If the number and rating of restaurants is most important to you, we’d recommend New York, with an overall quality score of 9.82. The second-best city for high-quality restaurants is Los Angeles with an overall quality score of 8.18, this comes from 63 restaurants and an average rating of 4.39/5. In third place for high-quality restaurants is Portland, with an overall quality score of 7.84, this is from 53 restaurants and an average rating of 4.57.

For fine-dining vegan options, we would recommend West Palm Beach with 17 restaurants in the higher tier for cost, this is with an average rating of 4.47. Another great city for fine-dining vegan options is Boston, with 12 restaurants offering great vegan food in the higher price bracket. In a close third is Las Vegas with 11 fine-dining restaurants offering vegan alternatives.

If you’re looking for low-cost restaurants offering vegan alternatives we’d recommend New York, with 73 low-cost restaurants. Alternatively, Washington D.C. has 68 low-cost restaurants offering low-cost alternatives. If you’re visiting the west coast Los Angeles is a great city for low-cost restaurants with 65 offering vegan options.

If you’re looking for food options from local farmers we would recommend D.C., with 56 farmer’s markets, this city is great for travelers who want to experience local produce. Chicago is also a great city for tasting local produce with 32 farmer’s markets in the area.

Conclusion

Overall, there are some great cities for travelers with a plant-based diet. From the skyscrapers of New York to the beaches of Los Angeles there are dining options for everyone. With New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles topping our list.

We would recommend West Palm Beach or Boston for those looking for fine-dining options. Washington, D.C., or Chicago is recommended for those who want to experience a wide range of local produce.

Methodology

Each data point consists of the latest research available from reputable sources. All sources are destination specific level data points. The data was standardized using minmax normalization. The minmax normalization value is multiplied by 10 to create a score (between 0-10). A score of 10 is always the best result, while a score of 0 is the worst. Each destination is then ranked on their overall rating across all vegan-friendly data points, to find which city is the best for vegan travelers.