The environment and climate change are literally “hot topics” today. Did you know that the #4 solution to REVERSING climate change ( (#3 is reducing food waste) is adopting a plant-based diet? Decomposing plants and vegetables contribute minimal greenhouse gases while raising livestock for meat, eggs and dairy contributes over 14% of the methane gas.

A few years ago, Miami vegetarians and vegans had few options for dining out. A few juice bars offered fresh salads and wraps, but enjoying a healthy or plant-based dinner out was non-existent. Today, Miami is a center of creative chefs offering colorful and flavorful vegan and vegetarian dishes even your carnivore loving friend will love. Here are some of our plant-based favorites.

Full Bloom

Tucked inside the Crest boutique hotel a block from Lincoln Rd is the first vegan restaurant in Miami established in 2015 and offers 100% animal free dining with all locally sourced products and ingredients.

1670 James Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Love Life Cafe

Veronica and Diego are partners in love and in life. Just a few months after they got together, they began creating Love Life Cafe where they get to provide delicious and conscious food to the Miami community. Boasting the BEST Veggie Burger named at Seed Food and Wine Festival, their extensive menu is packed with fresh ingredients in salads, soups, arepas, pizzas, pastas, wraps and bowls.

2616 NW 5th Ave, Miami, FL 33127

Manna Life Food

Superfoods as burgepatties, arepas, fresh juices, wraps and more in this fast casual spot in the Alfred Dupont Building.

80 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33132

Plant Miami

Since COVID, Plant in The Sacred Space has not been open for on site dining, but every Sunday as part of the local farmers market offers some of their favorite dishes to go. Under the direction of Executive Chef Horacio Rivadero, and Pastry Chef Veronica Manolizi, the Plant menu blends innovative technique with seasonal, local produce, and includes many classic living, vegan and gluten-free dishes.

105 NE 24th St, Miami, FL 33137

Planta South Beach

Buzzy South of Fifth plant based spot that offers delicious food that promotes environmental sustainability with creative vegan dishes including an amazing selection of vegan sushi, udon noodles with truffle, pizzas and items that will even fool the carnivore in your life. NOW OPEN: Planta Queen in Coconut Grove.

Planta South Beach- 850 Commerce St, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Planta Queen- 3015 Grand Ave. Coconut Grove

THATCH MIAMI

Midtown has been no stranger to vegan and healthy dining, but newcomer Thatch offers a clean, bright dining option with healthy pizzas, salads, burgers, stir fry wok dishes and a Saturday and Sunday brunch.

3255 NE 1st St.

Diya Vegan Indian

On a corner in Sunset Harbor, Diya Indian reigns supreme with tasty vegan Indian dishes. Seasoned potato Masala and Palat Paneer, Curried Chickpea tacos, Samosas, Gobi Manchurian crispy cauliflower and Truffle mushroom rice pot are among the many tapas and larger vegan and gluten free dishes offered.

1766 Bay Road. Miami Beach, FL 33139

Shido Wynwood (a pop up by Love Life Cafe)

Miso Udon and Kimchi Udon soups, and creative vegan sushi rolls in this pop up inside Love Life Cafe. Smoked carrot, cashew cream cheese, avocado and sweet plantains make up the Caribbean Queen roll, Truffled Oyster and Porcini Mushrooms S’room roll, and the Hangry Tomato Roll of spicy tomato tartare, avocado, jalapeños.

2616 NW 5th Ave. Miami

L’Artisane Vegan Cafe

With beautiful new digs, vegan French bakery, L’Artisane now located in Coral Gables offers all day vegan pastries, cakes, salads, soups and breakfast and lunch options. Le Cordon Bleu trained Chef Carolina Molea crafts some of the most beautiful and tasty treats around.

2526 Ponce De Leon Blvd. Coral Gables