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Plant Based Boss
221 1st Ave Northwest ~ :
Moderate -- Vegan, American, Take-out -- Additional Info: Vegan deli serving sandwiches, smoothies, and grab and go items for take out or eat in. Sandwich filling choices include vegan turkey, vegan salami, and a vegan french dip. Smoothies include options with banana, mango, berries and lots of add ins like maca powder, peanut butter, chia seeds, almond butter and vegan protein as well as oat, almond and hemp milk. Also carries Lotus energy drinks. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Wed-Sun 11:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)
Boca
74 8th St SE (at Moretz Mills) ~ : +1-828-855-9944
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, International, Western, Mediterranean, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Fusion, Spanish, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant with vegan options on the menu, including small plates such as Spanish almonds, hand-cut fries, lentils & greens, and baba ganoush. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Thu 5:00pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 5:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Cafe Rule
242 11th Ave NE ~ : +1-828-324-2005
Expensive -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Organic, Beer/Wine, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Upscale restaurant using seasonal ingredients. Vegan choices include broccoli baffle, grilled cauliflower skillet, and an off menu dish with tofu or tempeh (ask). Check which of the sides and salads are or can be vegan. Staff will accommodate. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 5:00pm-10:00pm, Tue-Fri 11:00am-2:00pm, Fri-Sat 5:00pm-10:30pm, Sun 11:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Chipotle
1770 US Hwy 70 SE ~ : +1-828-322-5868
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Mexican, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
Cowa Sake
1 N Center St, Ste 250 ~ : +1-828-475-7714
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Fusion, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Japanese style restaurant serving sushi, sake, and a variety of other Japanese dishes and burgers. Vegan selection includes miso soup, vegetable sushi rolls, spring rolls, edamame, kimchi fries, tofu rice dishes and salads. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:00am-2:00pm, Tue-Thu 4:00pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-3:00pm, 4:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Crescent Moon Cafe
256 1st Ave NW ~ : +1-828-322-1456
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, American, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mostly vegetarian restaurant and bar with several vegetarian sandwiches, soup, appetizer, and dessert options, and many can be made vegan with the substitution of veganaise and vegan cheese. Staff is knowledgeable about veg. Has gluten-free options, Wi-Fi. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Thu 11:00am-12:00am, Fri-Sat 11:00am-2:00am -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
First Watch
1510 8th St Dr SE ~ : +1-828-340-2402
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Juice bar, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 7:00am-2:30pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
Jason's Deli
2337 US 70 ~ : +1-828-325-4938
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Fast food, Salad bar, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 10:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 1 Happycow(s)
Ku-Ru Sushi & Grill
1322 US-70 E ~ : +1-828-838-1444
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Asian, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Japanese restaurant with a variety of vegetable sushi rolls and teriyaki noodles with tofu. NOTE: Reported December 2024 to have limited vegan options and that noodles may contain egg – please send updates to HappyCow. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
La Tienda Mexicana Las Isabelas
305 1st Ave SW ~ : +1-828-324-1606
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Mexican, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mexican and "gringo" style tacos, quesadillas, chimichangas, and fajitas. Rice and beans are vegan. Has impossible meat and vegan cheese for vegan orders. Portions are large. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Thu 10:00am-8:00pm, Fri-Sat 9:00am-9:00pm, Sun 10:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Mellow Mushroom
1185 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd SE ~ : +1-828-322-8491
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, American, Pizza, Italian, Fast food, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-11:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Moe's Southwest Grill
2038 US 70 ~ : +1-828-449-8811
Moderate -- Lacto, American, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Mexican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Taste Full Beans Coffeehouse
29 2nd St NW (at downtown, on the square) ~ : +1-828-325-0108
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Take-out, Bakery, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Local coffeehouse offering soups, sandwiches, smoothies with whole fruit -- ask what's available for vegans. Uses local farm produce. Has Wi-Fi. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Thu 7:00am-6:00pm, Fri-Sat 7:00am-10:00pm, Sun 9:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Tony's Pizza
1832 Catawba Valley Blvd SE (at Hickory Ridge) ~ : +1-828-327-6636
Moderate -- Lacto, American, Pizza, Italian, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Pizza shop with vegan cheese alternative available for customizable, made-to-order pies. Also offers calzones, stromboli and spaghetti marinara that can be modified vegan upon request. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-9:30pm, Sun 12:00pm-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Umi
40 Cloninger Mill Rd NE ~ : +1-828-322-5511
Moderate -- Ovo, Japanese, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Japanese cuisine. Could ask for veggie sushi, vegetable tempura (no egg in batter). Accommodating to vegans/vegetarians. Mon-Tue 5:00pm-8:00pm, Wed 5:30pm-8:00pm, Thu-Sat 5:00pm-8:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)
Be-Ve Kids
5584 Brookwood Ln ~ : +1-828-838-5796
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Makes game boards, wooden toys, and Montessori-inspired puzzles and personalized dinnerware sets. All products are vegan-friendly made with recyclable materials. Mon-Fri 10:30am-6:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
Health Hut
2432 N Center St ~ : +1-828-322-2523
-- -- Additional Info: Well-stocked natural food and grocery market providing a wide range of products, from bulk bins and all-organic fresh produce to vegan friendly foods (like veganaise, vegan cheese, faux meat, tofu products) and natural personal health and beauty products, plus a vitamin and nutritional supplements section. Knowledgeable staff. Promotes non-GMO items and a whole-food approach to eating. Mon-Fri 9:00am-6:00pm, Sat 9:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)
Tastebuds Gourmet Popcorn
254 1st Ave NW Unit A ~ :
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Honey -- Additional Info: Gourmet style popcorn shop offering a variety of vegan flavors. Mon-Thu 11:00am-7:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-8:00pm, Sun 1:00pm-6:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)
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