Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Lake Norman

"Skeptics quickly become converts to the vegan cuisine served at Luna’s original location in the booming South End corridor and at the newly opened suburban Southpark restaurant. Organic- and raw-food fans belly up to the (juice) bar for one of several dozen smoothies and cold-pressed juice blends. The signature Fire and Brimstone Burger is a blended-grain patty loaded with hummus, guacamole, onions and tomatoes; it packs heat in the form of Luna’s housemade hot sauce."

"The restaurant, which used to be known as Luna’s Living Kitchen, offers plant-based, organic dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. What to try: The Fire & Brimstone burger ($12), with chipotle sunflower seed hummus, tomato, onion, guac, sprouts, and their special Fire & Brimstone sauce is consistently popular. The yellow curry bowl ($13) is almost too pretty to eat and tastes as good as it looks."

"We’ve been excited to try Living Kitchen ever since they opened up in Raleigh, which was the only other location at the time of writing. If you do some digging into LK, you’ll find their mantra that reads, “food is a labor of love.” After devouring their Sweet Potato Sushi Roll and Yellow Curry Bowl, I tend to agree with them."

"Keeping It Pure” since 2012, family-owned Pure Pizza provides the Charlotte area with non-GMO, organic, local foods from North and South Carolina farms. Their original location in 7th Street Market is perfect for weekday on-the-go lunches and their bigger home off Central Avenue provides a quieter, rustic escape for a laidback dinner or weekend lunch. What stands out about Pure Pizza is the comfortable atmosphere that captures the “farm-to-fork” labors of love premiered in their restaurant philosophies."

"You’ll find this industrial pizza joint tucked away inside of the 7th St Market where they’ve designed a special vegan menu for guests who want to enjoy quality pizza without the dairy. From doughy knots to delectable craft pizzas, this place gives every vegan exactly what they want. Best Vegan Restaurants in CharlotteCharlotte VeganNorth Carolina VeganVegan Food Charlotte"

"The perfect place to spend time with family or friends and enjoy Charlotte's favorite for brick oven pizzas, pastas, sandwiches and salads. In the warmer months, ask for a table on the patio. Pastas are prepared a multitude of ways."

"While we typically only feature locally-owned restaurants, Flower Child was also heavily recommended when seeking out healthy food in Charlotte. Popular in the Southwest and California, Flower Child’s South End location offers vegetarian, vegan, gluten, dairy, and sugar-free options. Colorful food options join their colorful interior."

"Use the restaurant’s app or website to place an order for curbside pickup or delivery. You can also use DoorDash. Take 35 percent off your order when you use the code “Flower35” at checkout."

"With a focus on organic and local, Exposed Vegan is yet another vegan restaurant that popped up on Charlotte’s west side in 2020. Menu items include juices, smoothies, acai bowls, soups, grain bowls, loaded sweet potatoes, and cookies. 1540 West Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28208"

"Hardwood hickory logs are burnt 24 hours a day, seven days a week on the custom-built, computer-controlled smoker at Midwood Smokehouse. This lengthy cooking process ensures that the meats are all cooked to perfection and taste absolutely incredible. You can choose to enjoy your lunch or dinner in the restaurant, outside on the patio or order a selection of meats to take away and eat picnic-style in the park."

"The best items are everything on the menu including beef brisket, ribs, rib tips, and bacon wrapped jalapeños.” See all Midwood Smokehouse reviews"

"Protagonist has two locations now, one in NoDa and another in South End. Their NoDa location is considered a nano-brewery, with small batch tastes on tap alongside offerings from their own favorite local breweries. An added bonus at the South End location is the fact that they have an excellent pizza program going."

"Check their Instagram for information on a weekly beer and movie pairing, as well as their virtual movie trivia. The winner gets a $50 gift card."

"With three locations, you don't have an excuse not to go to this place. They really pride themselves on having such a wide menu in which everyone can partake- so let's get down to business. Breakfast menu includes sandwiches like the "Greens n' Stuff" with egg, avocado, and alfalfa sprouts."

"This baby has coconut, M&Ms, nuts, etc. in it and it's SOO GOOD ❤️ Happy weekend!. – 📷 by @eatdrinkclt 📍 at @thecommonmarket #myfab5 #cookie #eatdrinkclt #clteats #cltfood #friyay. A photo posted by MyFab5 Charlotte (@bestfoodcharlotte) on Apr 22, 2016 at 1:24pm PDT"

"With a combination of all the mix-ins that make cookies great, this bar is the king of Charlotte cookies from the Common Market. Coated in M&Ms, coconut, and walnuts, the texture is unbeatable and the flavors all swirl together in each delicious bite."

"The coffee shop-restaurant-brewery-fermentation lab hybrid has become a South End staple that’s designed to be conducive to the flow of one’s day, transitioning seamlessly from a breakfast and coffee stop to lunch and eventually dinner with a full menu of beer and cocktails. And with USB ports scattered throughout and free wifi in the industrial chic space, it’s perfect for a remote worker. Neighborhood: South End"

"The Suffolk Punch is a stylish café-bar and culinary café that combines the best of all three. This stop makes everything from drip coffee to coffee cocktails and more thanks to their in-house fermentation lab. It’s location along the Charlotte Rail Trail also makes it a fun stop along a walk or bike ride."

"Get takeout or delivery by calling or ordering via Postmates and GrubHub. Open daily from 12-8 p.m.. And don’t forget brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m – 3 p.m."

"Formerly referred to as the Afro-American Cultural Center, the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture in Charlotte was renamed after Harvey Gantt. The center has a rich history of African and American struggle in Charlotte, North Carolina. Harvey Gantt is the city’s first African-American mayor, a well-respected community leader, businessman, and the first African-American student at Clemson University."

"The Harvey B. Gantt Center celebrates African-American culture through visual art, music, dance, theater, and film. It is located in the heart of Charlotte’s business district, alongside other institutions that form the Levine Center For The Arts. In an area that was once the hub of the black community, this stylish new building exhibits works that explore issues relevant to this particular community."

"Celebrate African and African-American culture at the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Art + Culture. In addition to a permanent collection of inspiring works by notable African-American artists, the center also offers a diverse cultural program of music, dance, and theater performances, film screenings, lecures, and workshops.More"

"This Uptown museum is another who offers free admission year round. Pop in and learn about gold mining in North Carolina Tuesday through Saturday from 9 A.M."