Sugar Land has an ever-growing food scene, but we know sometimes it can be difficult to find delicious and nutritious food that tastes good. When you’re in town for a visit and looking for new places to explore you’ve stumbled upon the right article. We’ve scoured up the best places to enjoy healthy vegetarian and vegan dishes in Sugar Land. So, consider worrying about where to eat vegetarian, a thing of the past!
New American
Pythagoras
This restaurant is known for its galactic theme and “conscious food philosophy.” This family-owned restaurant cultivated a menu that is strictly vegetarian and vegan-based. Enjoy burgers, pizza, wings, and even a crème brûlée for dessert, completely vegan! While visiting Pythagoras, their space theme creates an experience that is truly out of this world!
Add the Hot Harissa Vinaigrette for an extra kick!
Cava
At Cava, you have the option of ordering one of their specialty items, or creating your own salad, bowl, or wrap! A personal favorite is their Market Spice bowl with the new spicy falafel! They offer a wide selection of bases such as basmati rice, super greens, lentils, and right rice. Add as many toppings as you’d like, and don’t forget the sauce!
Asain Fare
Don’t miss out on trying one of their many tofu entrees, like Mapo Tofu, covered in ginger, pepper, and green onions! Photo by: @sesamimiseeds
Don’t miss out on trying one of their many tofu entrees, like Mapo Tofu covered in ginger, pepper, and green onions! Photo by: @sesamimiseeds
Cooking Girl
Cooking Girl is a female-owned and operated business in Sugar Land, serving up fresh Chinese cuisine. For every course, they have diet-friendly options to keep you full and happy! Start off with some veggie spring rolls or sweet-sour cucumbers for appetizers. Moving along to entrees, the options are endless, try a tofu dinner or their well-known “Eggplant Love Green Bean” dish! In Sugar Land, eating nutritious and delicious is not too hard! Check out our foodie guide for more restaurants like this one!
Pro tip: Order the Spicy Creamy Vegan Ramen with thick noodles! Photo by: @atlantabestbites
JINYA Ramen Bar
This ramen bar is bringing the flavors of Japan to Sugar Land, TX! JINYA Ramen Bar slowly simmers their broth for more than twenty hours, while including several Japanese ingredients like miso and kombu. Founder Tomo Takahashi recognized the importance of two main ingredients: broth and noodles. Go check out all the vegan options that JINYA has to offer, from vegan ramen to brussels sprout tempura to beyond-meat tacos!
A hot cup of green tea to pair perfectly with any of their vegan vermicelli bowls! Photo by: @deepaknowswhat
V Lotus
V Lotus is a Vietnamese restaurant serving vegetarian and vegan options as appetizers, entrees, and desserts. V Lotus is a popular, family-owned spot, that provides the flexibility to eat almost entirely plant-based! Check out V Lotus for a date night, a girl’s weekend, or even a catering event. This location is among some of the best pho spots in town!
Indian
Udipi Café
Udipi Café prides itself on being “pure vegetarian Indian cuisine.” Udipi’s cookery focuses on the subcontinental sampling of India. This global cuisine is both healthy and delicious. Whether you are vegan or vegetarian, there are endless combinations on this menu. Make sure to try the vegetable samosas with their hearty pineapple curry! This small café goes above and beyond with service, and they even cater for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!
Mediterranean
Kabob Cafe
If you're looking for a taste of the Mediterranean and Persia, stop by Kabob Cafe. There are several vegan options available to try that include appetizers as well as entrees. To start off your meal, try out their falafels, dolmas (stuffed grape leaves), or eggplant plates. For an entree, try out a veggie kabob with no cheese or the Shirazi Salad.
Nikoz Fusion Grill
For a twist on traditional Mediterranean cuisine, head over to Nikoz Fusion Grill. Nikoz has an appetizer called the veggie sampler which includes hummus, baba ghanouj, tabouli, and falafel. If you are traveling solo or with a group, this spot is a vegan’s dream! For a main course try out the falafel sandwich with a side of tabouli, or baba ghanouj and pita.
Dimassi's
For an all-you-can-eat lunch or dinner, you are going to want to stop by Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet. Choose from an array of appetizers such as spinach pie, dolmas, stuffed vegan cabbage rolls, and more. For a light and fresh taste, try some of their soup and salad offerings like their lentil soup, chickpea salad, pinto bean salad, and many others. Some other vegan entree options are the different rice dishes they offer paired with hot vegetables and hummus. If you have dinner in the area, check out one of Sugar Land’s Space Cowboys murals located behind Dimassi’s.
Grab a side of pesto pasta and Greek salad at Fadi's buffet-style dining room. Photo by: @houstonbrunchspots
Fadi's Mediterranean Grill
Choose from several delicious vegetarian and vegan dishes such as a variety of hummus, three bean salad, tabbouleh, oriental crunchy kale, quinoa, avocado potato, fruit couscous, grilled vegetables, and more! The menu at Fadi’s changes daily so there is always something new to try each time you visit!
Desserts & Cafes
Take a coffee or latte art class at Blendin Coffee Club, Sugar Land! Photo By: https://visitsugarland.smugmug.com/Tourism/Dining/Blendin/i-GBW4K9j/A
Take a coffee or latte art class at Blendin Coffee Club, Sugar Land!
Blendin Coffee Club
Blendin Coffee Club is a Sugar Land specialty and one of the best coffee shops in town. This local business provides a variety of dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan pastries and cookies. Additionally, they provide the option of milk alternatives to get your coffee fix in! Blendin used a “tree-to-cup” experience distributing grounds from all around the world.
Specialty coffee or tea paired with a pastry is a must! Photo by: @IzzyBam
85 Degrees Bakery Café
If you need coffee, tea, or specialty matcha with a side of something sweet, 85 Degrees Bakery Café is the place to go! Try some of their assorted vegan pastries and cookies with a frozen marble taro smoothie. The name “85 Degrees” comes from the idea that the perfect brewing temperature for coffee is 85 Degrees. Plus, all their frozen, hot, and iced drinks can be made with plant-based creamers, so you never have to pass on coffee!
Cinnaholic
When you're craving a sweet dessert, check out Cinnaholic, a vegan bakery in Sugar Land. All of their products are freshly baked and 100% vegan, dairy & lactose-free, egg-free and cholesterol-free. Grab a slice of cookie cake, a specialty cinnamon roll, or even edible cookie dough! This small bakery caters for events and weddings and has endless options to choose from.
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