Best Vegan Restaurants in Providence
Make Out serves up build-it-yourself food bowls for people on the move © Lola Méndez / Lonely Planet
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By Lola Mendez
Providence, Rhode Island, is earning its place on the map of vegan-friendly cities in the The historic American town has an abundance of eateries that serve up plant-based dishes, from healthy raw meals to vegan renditions of fast food classics. Indulge in traditional brunch foods gone vegan such as tofu eggs Benedict or garden-fresh international specialties like vegan cacio y pepe. Hungry to find out more? Here are the seven best vegan restaurants in the city.
Bar Verde
Chef Matthew Kenney brought his meat-free flair to Providence at the Plant City food hall which opened in 2019. Bar Verde is the plant-based Mexican restaurant on the second floor of the vegan hotspot. The Latin-American–inspired menu features cult classics in 100% vegan renditions such as spicy elote corn, savory jackfruit tacos and creamy quesadillas. The plates are meant to be shared so bring along some friends and order a Mexican feast. There are plenty of gluten-free options too.
Double Zero
If you’re skeptical about plant-based eating; give the Italian cuisine at Double Zero a taste: it's one of the best vegan restaurants in Providence. It’s always packed, which says something huge in a city with such a strong Italian heritage. The majority of patrons aren’t vegan, simply curious eaters, and they've kept Double Zero at the Plant City food hall at capacity since opening in mid-June.
With over 70 vegan sauces and cheese made daily – macadamia nut ricotta for the lasagna, for example, and cashew alfredo sauce – you won’t even miss animal products. A gigantic serving of cacio e pepe will hit the spot if you’re craving something cheesy. Luxurious truffles more your thing? Order the kale wood-fired pizza with truffle. Save room for dessert, though: you won’t be able to resist the spongy olive oil cake.
Make Out
If you’re on the go and looking to pick up a quick plant-based meal, head to the counter service on the ground level of Plant City. Make Out is an extension of Kenney’s LA-based cafe which serves all-day options for build-it-yourself bowl-style foods. For breakfast, load up with an acai bowl with dairy-free yogurt and fruits and, at lunch, mix and match your favorite roasted veggies for a hearty meal. The counter service is eco-friendly too, offering biodegradable containers made from plants. Make Out has the best vegan donuts in Providence with special flavors available each day.
