Top 20 Vegetarian Restaurants in Hawaii

Choice Health Bar believes that fresh food makes you feel good, so they make sure to hand-select the finest and freshest organic produce that is growing on Maui’s farms. Their goal is to help create a sustainable future for Maui’s small family farms. This means that they have an improv kitchen that is based on what is growing in the season on Maui. Menu items and flavors can change daily. They offer a daily “epic entrée,” a special raw pizza of the day and a house-made vegan soup. The Healthy Plate Lunch is a crowd pleaser. This healthy and hearty plate lunch lets you taste an array of their delicious food, including a fresh local greens salad, vegan soup of the day, a scoop of their amazing coconut garlic quinoa and the daily sweet treat. Portions are plenty, and no one leaves hungry. Make sure to try one of their amazing shots and elixirs. Some of our favorites are the house regulars: wheat grass, noni juice, and the probiotic shot.

Paia

Veg-Out is the perfect place to pick up some delicious food to take with you on the Road to Hana. No worries if you are coming straight from the beach, there is no dress code in the laid back atmosphere of this easy-going eatery. Families will enjoy the large size portions and varied menu that has something for everyone.

Some of the offerings from the extensive menu include veggie stir fry, tasty curries, falafel wraps, veggie burgers, pizza’s, burritos, pasta and array of fresh salads including Greek and Mexican-inspired salads. Everything at Veg-Out is made with locally sourced greens and fresh produce.

They even have a Keiki (kids) menu, which has a variety of kid-friendly items like grilled cheese. Smoothie lovers must try their tasty and refreshing build-your-own smoothies, made to order from locally sourced fruits and veggies. Everyone will leave happy and full after eating a delicious vegetarian meal from Veg-Out.

Regulars know to get here early to ensure they don’t run out of their favorite treats! The “Cold Buster” juice is also an island favorite, due to medicinal qualities. This delicious combo is made from local orange, lilikoi and mango juice. Then they add a shot of booster tonic, which is a mixture of garlic, onion, habanero, pepper, salt, parsley, cayenne, and apple cider vinegar. This healthy and flavorsome juice is sure to strengthen the immune systems. For those kombucha lovers, Joy’s Place offers Valley Isle Kombucha on 4 rotating taps. They also make fresh to order smoothies made with many locally sourced fruits and vegies, perfect for Kihei’s arid climate. Joy’s Place offers a wide selection of some of the best vegetarian deli sandwiches on the islands. The grab and go section has salads with local organic greens, cold pressed juices, and raw desserts if you’re in a hurry and want some healthy bites to go. Joy’s Place is the perfect spot to enjoy a light and healthy meal before surfing and/or a great place to pick-up lunch for a picnic on the beach.

Fork & Salad restaurants feature colorful farm-to-table imagery, cozy and laid-back seating areas, and farm-fresh foods. If you’re looking for a quick and healthy meal, you can dine in or order to-go from this amazing Maui restaurant.

When visiting Fork & Salad, guests order from the chef’s counter and salad bar. It’s easy to customize your meal, and there’s always an opportunity to taste something new. The menu features salads, wraps, sandwiches, soups, stews, organic juices, coffee drinks, and more.

Throughout their locations, Fork & Salad uses as many locally sourced and organic ingredients as possible. The food is fresh, affordable, quick, convenient, and delicious.

Fork & Salad also serves kombucha on tap, and they offer a kids menu. If available, make sure to try Maui’s super famous Pono Pies, which are yummy vegan and gluten-free cheesecakes made from ‘Ulu (breadfruit).

Kihei

Kahului

Throughout you A’a Roots experience, all guests will be drawn to the smells and sounds of freshly prepared and flavorful vegan foods. Here’s a great vegan go-to spot for breakfast and lunch.

Some of the most popular menu items at A’a Roots are their Avocado Toast, Tofu Scramble Toast, the Naked Burrito, Acai Bowls, the Dragonfruit Pitaya Bowl, Soba Bowls, Curry Bowls, and a variety of fresh salads.

If you’re planning a day of visiting West Maui beaches, scenic drives and exploring, A’a Roots is a great place to go to for meal planning. Besides counter service, they also have a refrigerator with fresh pressed juices, kombucha, and a variety of pre-packaged vegan meals and treats.

Mama T demonstrates her culinary creativity by using Kalo (taro) in her tasty stews, casseroles and breakfast scrambles. She also incorporates it into her delicious cookies and baked goods including her famous cinnamon rolls. The menu is fresh and full of variety, so you never get bored of eating here. You will find a selection of scrumptious made-to-order wraps, sandwiches, and smoothies, using many locally sourced ingredients. The best part, the food here is full of flavor! Even carnivores will be satisfied with the amazing plant-based meats.

You won’t even miss the dairy with her mouth-watering macadamia nut sour cream and cashew queso. Add the special Mama T’s hot sauce and enjoy a flavor explosion. This is vegan food at its best, offering tasty and generous portions made with the freshest ingredients. Mama T knows that the key to the heart is through the stomach and most importantly, she knows how to deliver it. Everyone will leave satisfied and happy knowing that this delicious food was made with so much love.

He believes that he can help create peace by preparing whole and pure foods that are provided by Mother Nature. Shota’s calm demeanor comes across immediately upon entry. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with a large wooden communal table adorned with flowers and community books to share. You will immediately feel right at home.

The staff here is friendly and helpful, offering suggestions. Chef Shota was born, raised and schooled in Japan and this shows in his cooking. The daily miso soup is so perfectly balanced and delicious. However, the menu is diverse offering a fusion of Korean, Italian, and Moroccan influences and the portions are generous. If you can’t decide what to get, try the sampler plate, this way you can have a bite of many flavors offered here. The vegan Caesar salad might be the best in Hawaii, with a tasty dressing made from a cashew base and served with toasted bread and olive oil.

The entrees, soups and locally sourced organic salads are delicious, but Peace Café is worth the trip just for coffee and the daily fresh made mochi cake. They are serving up two kinds a day with unique rotating flavors like lemon berry, cinnamon with chocolate and banana or one of our favorites, the earl grey with pecan and chocolate. Add a scoop of homemade vegan ice cream, and you’ll be in Hawaiian vegan heaven with this amazing sweet treat.

Both locations offer a casual and inviting atmosphere with warm wood-paneled walls that are adorned with local artist work. They are serving up some old favorites like their five flavors of acai bowls with indulgent add-ons like raw cacao nibs, hempseed granola, bee pollen, fresh mint, and shredded coconut. Their smoothies are so fresh and healthy with optional extras like maca, spirulina, raw cacao and don’t forget to try one of the cold-pressed juices that are made to order here.

The café also has amazing cooked meals serving breakfast and lunch offering a kid-friendly Keiki (children’s) menu and many breakfast favorites like cheesy egg scrambles, fluffy pancakes and some of the best avocado toast we have ever had, made on a toasted pita and smothered with their homemade garlic aioli and creamy avocado. For lunch, the pizza of the day is always on a gluten-free crust that we found to be quite tasty. They are happy to make it vegan by request. We suggest pairing it with one of their amazingly fresh salads. Save room for dessert! You will want to try one the baked fresh daily items, or they offer some delicious raw treats.

Haleiwa

Kailua

Their vegan take on the traditional laulau, which usually is pork steamed in taro leaf, is made from the perfect combination of local u’ala (sweet potato), ulu (breadfruit when in season), and kalo (taro). Soaked in a mouthwatering, creamy coconut sauce and wrapped in a soft taro leaf.

Everything is so tasty here and definitely worth the drive. The house brewed kombucha pairs nicely with the food. We found the service to be friendly with an inviting vibe. You will love the local style atmosphere here. Make sure to check out the patio seating next to the “Garden of Eatin,” which is a quaint garden full of edible plants and trees. Such a lovely touch to this peaceful spot. All of the food served here is vibrant, creative and bursting with tasty textures. Save room for their famous poi parfait. The sweetness of the tropical fruits and crunchiness from the granola and toasted coconut with soft poi is so delicious. We think this is the perfect way to end one of the best vegan meals served on Oahu.

However, their menu is extensive and inspired by many cultures including Japanese, Chinese, Italian, and Mexican. They also offer many gluten and soy free options. The flavors are spot on here, and the portions sizes will leave you pleasantly full. Simple Joy offers such a diverse variety that the menu will surely accommodate everyone. With so many tasty meat substitutes, even the most skeptical Carnivores will be happy they ate here. They have a long list of freshly made pasta dishes, veggie stir-fries, and curries that are all delicious. The service is welcoming and accommodating, creating a laid back vibe. With so many amazing vegan and vegetarian dishes to choose from, you will find yourself wanting to return to Simple Joy Vegetarian Cuisine again and again.

We love the tasty and fresh tasting acai bowls here and were so happy to hear that they are served all day long. Made with macadamia nut, coconut milk blend and topped with your choice of granola, banana and even some wild Kauai chocolate chunks. They do their best to source locally and organic ingredients and serve up some incredible vegan dishes that are made with love and aloha in every bite. All if their dishes are as pretty as they are tasty, with special touches of eatable flowers and bright, tasty fresh local fruits.

Even those who are not vegan won’t miss the egg in their morning tofu scramble; it is so tasty. You will find a nice variety of starters that includes soups and summer rolls. Everyone raves about the house-made peanut sauce here, so make sure to order a side to go with whatever you order. The Local greens are delicious and fresh, tossed in a light and tasty dressings. Eat Healthy also offers a Keiki (children’s) menu with some items that kids are sure to love. Try the cold brew coffee for a pick-me-up or if you prefer a green tea matcha latte. If caffeine is not your thing, they also offer cold local coconut water, Kauai Kombucha and a variety of botanical herbal teas.

This way you have the opportunity to try a little bit of all their delicious offerings. The food here is non-GMO, mostly organic healthy foods with fresh flavors. They offer a grab and go section with a delicious selection of vegetarian sandwiches and wraps. You can also order hot food from their grill. We loved their famous taro burger and the blackened tempeh tacos. They also offer a homemade vegetarian soup of the day.

The smoothies here are made fresh to order with local mango, papaya, bananas, and organic kale. You can switch it up by ordering a “smoothie bowl” with added ingredients like organic peanut butter or tahini butter, protein powder, dates, spirulina, and your choice of organic rice milk or organic soy milk. Top it off with some crushed Big Island macadamia nuts, crystallized ginger and fresh lime zest for a fantastic explosion of flavor. The Kitchen at Papaya’s Natural Foods and Café is the perfect spot to recharge after a long day at the beach.

All locations are designed to offer an open atmosphere with a happy and relaxed environment. Their vision is to connect farmers and consumers while creating the least waste as possible. The juices here are amazing, cold-pressed, organic and locally sourced and they also have freshly pressed nut milk that is mind-blowing and delicious.

They have plenty of yummy grab-and-go food items that can vary from day-to-day. You can find their daily offerings on their website under “Daily Special.” Some of the most recent daily specials have included homemade pesto quinoa and marinated kelp noodle salad. They usually have snacks like roasted pumpkin seeds with tamari, toasted sesame oil, and chocolate habanero pepper, or Roasted chili Kauai honey cashews dusted with hemp seeds and Hawaiian salt. Every day is different, so make sure to check out their website to see what they have in store that day. One thing is for sure, while your sipping on delicious locally sourced juices and enjoying a healthy snack, you will want to grab a bottle of one of their amazing Hawaiian hot sauces. They are handcrafted with fermented peppers and local ingredients, for those who like it hot.

Kapaa

Kilauea

Poipu

They begin their donut ritual every Saturday & Sunday starting at 7 am until they sell out. Everyone is raving about these donuts! They have what they call “farmers market series donuts,” meaning the menu changes weekly depending on what is fresh from nearby farms.

Always organic, vegan and made with Hanalei Taro. The most popular flavor to date is named ‘Reincarnated’ this is a delicious coconut maple ‘bacon’ and Hawaiian sea salt atop a perfectly good crisp yet moist taro donut. Other recent flavors that have been tasted here include The North Shore, made with tangelo, turmeric, and black pepper, and another fan favorite, the rose cardamom. The best way to try these donuts is a four pack; that way you can try all the flavors of the day. They always serve up these scrumptious donuts with offerings of matcha, Kona coffee, a delicious Chai that is made to order and of course lots of Aloha!

Sweet Cane Café has some of the most amazing and farm-fresh smoothies on Hawaii with ingredients that come straight from their farm — offering unique tropical fruits like dragonfruit, starfruit, and lilikoi as well as the traditional island favorites mango, banana, coconut, and papaya. Try adding fresh turmeric or ginger with goji berries to spice it up and satisfy the taste buds while enjoying a locally sourced treat.

Sweet Cane Café also offers immunity boosts such as noni shots mixed with local sugarcane juice. Its list of benefits is endless including fighting cancer, reducing anxiety, strengthening the immune system, and regulating blood pressure and sleep. If you’re craving more sustenance, they offer some tasty vegetarian sandwiches and an array of veggie burgers including a jalapeno ulu (breadfruit) when in season. One thing is for sure; you will get your fill of fresh veggies. Make sure to ask for a side of the turmeric hot sauce! They also make a macadamia nut pesto Sandwich, as well as daily specials based on what fruits and veggies are harvested that day. Most of the fresh ingredients come from the café’s family farm or other local farmers.

They offer cozy, garden, family-style seating in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Lunch offerings include daily soups as well as vegan chili and a variety of fresh locally sourced salads with delicious and creamy homemade dressing and toasted pumpkin and sunflower seeds. They encourage creative meals and substitutions with mixing and matching of sides. Whatever you do, make sure to save room for desserts and coffee or tea.

Sweet Potato makes the most amazing homemade pies, cobblers, chocolate covered banana bread, and rotating flavors of Coconut dairy-free ice cream. Coconut cream is used as the base for the amazing dessert, and it is so much creamier than your regular ice cream! They brew organic coffee as well as a tasty Masala Chai. Tea lovers will be in heaven here with the extensive tea selection offering over 20 types of loose leaf, bagged, and iced teas.

Their goal is to try to obtain all ingredients within a 60 miles radius of the restaurant. The ever-changing vegetarian and vegan menu always includes delightfully fresh salads, homemade soups, and some delicious raw offerings. They also have an amazing house-made veggie burger here that is appropriately named “Better Than Beef.” For breakfast, they have a tasty and indulgent banana bread French toast as well as veggie and tofu scrambles and acai bowls made with fruit that is peeled upon ordering You can pair your meal with some locally brewed kombucha on draft or finish it off with one of their decadent raw and gluten-free sweet treats.

Our favorite is the banana soft-serve, which is just bananas perfectly frozen and churned into a delicious vegan soft serve, topped with macadamia nuts, cacao ribs, and coconut flakes. This amazing treat will surely have you craving more.

Kamuela

It is adorned with Tibetan prayer flags and Zen statues, leading to a general feeling of calmness. Maybe it’s the surroundings, perhaps it’s the smiling staff, or maybe it’s the wholesome and delicious food. One thing is for sure, Café Ono is a must stop if you’re visiting Volcanoes National Park. This restaurant specializes in vegetarian and vegan food made with the freshest, locally sourced organic ingredients available. The menu is full of hearty home cooking. The four-cheese spinach crust-less quiche comes with soup, a garden salad, and fresh garlic bread made from Volcano 3-seed bread with sunflower, flax, and pepitas. They also offer dishes like chili, lasagna, freshly made soups and a vegan panini with artichoke, hummus, tomato, and green onion. Like any good vegetarian restaurant, the desserts are plentiful. They have homemade vanilla ice cream as well as organic vegan carrot cake, among many others. Leave time to browse their art gallery and gift shop with unique jewelry and pieces made by local artists. Dining at Café Ono is a full sensory experience of smells, sights, and sounds. Your first stop should be the volcano, but your second stop should be here!