6 best places to eat a vegan meal in downtown Reno
A good vegan meal can be very hard to find with the scarcity of fully vegan restaurants nationwide. However, a restaurant doesn’t need to be fully vegan to be able to provide a delicious vegan meal that meets dietary needs.
The Downtown Reno Partnership has made a list of some of the best restaurants in the downtown Reno area for vegan diners. In no particular order, here are six of the best places to eat vegan:
Liberty Food and Wine Exchange
This neighborhood eatery located on Sierra Street serves plenty of vegan options. All of the gourmet food prepared at Liberty Food and Wine Exchange is locally sourced. As the name suggests, there’s also a wide selection of flavorful wines and creative cocktails. One of the most popular vegan dishes is the veggie burger, which is a cheeseburger made fully vegan with a vegan patty and vegan cheese. For dessert, look no further than the vegan chocolate cake, an excellent dish that pairs well with any red wine selection.
The average meal costs about $15 to $20 per person. Liberty Food and Wine Exchange is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day except Friday and Saturday, when the restaurant stays open until 10 p.m.
Sushi Lover
Fans of sushi who are also looking to enjoy a vegan meal can find all they want at this modest sushi eatery on Fifth Street. Sushi Lover is easily one of the best places to get vegan sushi with 40 different vegan sushi rolls offered. The restaurant also makes sure to stay creative and innovative with their rolls, including a Fuji apple roll on their menu. Even non-vegans will enjoy these vegan rolls, although there are plenty of other options for non-vegans as well.
Sushi Lover is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., except on Saturdays and Sundays when it opens at noon.
Sabrina’s West Street Kitchen
This quaint, family-owned eatery located on West Street in West Street Market offers a very substantial menu full of options for vegans. Sabrina’s West Street Kitchen’s motto of “Fresh. Clean. Delicious.” certainly holds true with the vast health food options. All the food is homemade, featuring a wide variety of sandwiches, salads and tacos. The staff is very friendly and efficient, leading to a quick and delicious dining experience for any customer.
Thali
This restaurant located on West Street in the West Street Market is Reno’s only fully organic Indian food eatery. Thali only serves vegetarian and vegan options, making it a premiere location for those with dietary restrictions. The restaurant uses local ingredients as well to ensure maximized freshness. The restaurant is open from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday so plan to visit for dinner.
The DeLuxe
This wholesome café also inside West Street Market prides itself on serving light meals with plenty of vegan options. One of the more notable at The DeLuxe is their vegan French toast. This breakfast meal is made from banana flax battered French bread and is served with an assortment of apples and pears. This dish is very popular with many vegan diners, making The DeLuxe a solid option for someone looking for a relatively inexpensive vegan meal. This restaurant also sources most of its ingredients from local farmers and every item on the menu is certified organic. People can dine inside or outside. The DeLuxe has a wide range of vegan foods while also offering some non-vegan options so make sure to bring your friends even if they aren’t vegan themselves.
Washoe Public House
This contemporary restaurant and bar located on Hill Street serves a handful of vegan dishes. Beet salads, lentil dishes and veggie burgers are the most common options on the menu. Washoe Public House also boasts some of the best happy hour deals in Reno. Happy hour small plates and starters are $5 and include a lot of vegan-friendly options. Happy hour runs from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. every day except Saturday and Sunday. Washoe Public House is closed on Sundays and open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. every other day of the week.
Bonus Pizza: Noble Pie Parlor, Downtown Reno
If you’re in a pizza mood, there’s no better place to eat than this pizza parlor located on Second Street. Noble Pie Parlor has been serving vegan pizza since 2010 at their downtown Reno location. Their vegan pizza is made with Miyoko’s cheese, real cheese made without the use of cows. This should be your first stop for delicious pizza that still fits in with a vegan diet. They’ve recently added more vegan menu items, too.