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Ultimate Guide to Vegan Restaurants in Tacoma, Washington for 2025

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Seattle’s smaller neighbor often goes unnoticed by visitors to the Emerald City. The closest most travelers get is Seattle-Tacoma Airport, conveniently located midway between the two cities. And, sure, Tacoma might not have quite so many big name attractions or stunning viewpoints, but what it does have is history and culture in abundance.

With museums aplenty, beautiful parks and hidden beaches tucked just around the corner from Downtown, Tacoma deserves to be far more on-radar than it is. Those savvy travelers who make the journey south from Seattle are rewarded with the lack of crowds and much cheaper hotel prices.

Another string in Tacoma’s bow is its thriving food scene. There’s everything from a plethora of food trucks to high-end bistros and trendy coffee shops. One area Tacoma truly excels itself in though, is vegan cuisine. Whilst the majority of restaurants in Tacoma cater for vegan and vegetarian diets, we’ve brought together the absolute best vegan restaurants in Tacoma.

1. Viva Tacoma

Multi-award winning Viva is the dairy-free crème de la crème of vegan restaurants in Tacoma. Proudly serving an exclusively organic, gluten-free, vegan menu, they’re all about promoting a healthy lifestyle through good food. And good food they certainly deliver.

A meal at Viva is a journey in itself; the menu covers the globe. From Mexican street food to stone-baked pizza and all-American classics, it really does cover all bases. Highlights include their take on a Philly cheesesteak, The Philly 253 and the Thai peanut stir fry.

Whatever you choose, leave room for one of their decadent desserts. Made in-house, the cakes and cookies are the stars of the show and, if you really want to indulge, brownie a la mode is a feast for the senses.

The drinks list is almost as broad as the menu with organic wines, beers and juices on offer. The refreshing hibiscus juice is the perfect accompaniment to every dish. Viva is open Thursday through Sunday for lunch and dinner and on Sundays only, they offer a special brunch menu.

2. Happy Belly Eatery & Juice Bar

Ideal for breakfast or lunch when you fancy a break from exploring Tacoma’s museums, Happy Belly is in the heart of Downtown. Whilst not one of the exclusively vegan restaurants in Tacoma, their menu is vegan and vegetarian focused.

Relaxed and casual, the menu is all about putting a healthy twist on quick and delicious comfort food. Breakfast, served all day, features favorites vegan burritos, croisants and bagels. Their 100% vegan beuna dia burrito is the ultimate treat to set yourself up for the day, with black beans, cheese, egg, sausage and salad topped with a generous drizzle of hot sauce.

Come lunch time, Happy Belly are famous for their grain bowls. Choose from green garden curry which comes with a subtle kick, the tex, Happy Belly’s healthy take on nachos or one of their Vietnamese or Thai inspired bowls. For those chillier Pacific North West winter days, the homemade vegan soups are hand and stomach-warmingly delicious.

Special Mention: Happy Belly’s Juice Bar

We couldn’t include Happy Belly on our list of the top vegan restaurants in Tacoma without giving a special mention to their juices. Seven freshly squeezed juices are always available whilst the build-your-own juice option opens up a myriad of flavor combinations. Pick a base of apple, carrot or cucumber and add up to four of your choice of fruits, vegetables and herbs.

You’ll never be able to taste them all in one visit, but thankfully, Happy Belly’s juices are available bottled to-go, so you can grab a few more to try later.

3. Pho King

Open daily except Sundays for dine-in and take-out, Pho King brings a taste of Vietnam to the vegan restaurants in Tacoma scene. This is no hip newcomer trying too hard to be trendy, award-winning Pho King is all about authentic Vietnamese cooking.

Whilst Pho King isn’t exclusively vegan, the quality of their food and the fantastic services earns them a spot on our rundown of the best vegan restaurants in Tacoma. If you’ve missed the opportunity to try pho, after all it’s traditionally a beef-based soup, this is your chance. Pho King’s vegan and vegetarian friendly tofu pho packs all the flavors of Hanoi into a bowl of mouth-wateringly delicious goodness.

Other vegan highlights include a tofu fried rice and a divine lemongrass infused tofu egg roll with rice noodles. If you’ve worked up an appetite after a day’s exploring, their lemongrass tofu with steamed rice and vegetables is sure to fill the void.

4. Quickie Too

Come for the name, stay for the food, Quickie Too is a firm amongst vegan restaurants in Tacoma. Bucking the trend, Quickie Too breaks with tradition to provide a novel experience. There are no tables and chairs, in fact there’s no restaurant for that matter. This unique spot serves Caribbean-inspired cuisine from a hole in the wall.

There’s no walk-up ordering either. Simply place your order on their website, carry on exploring Tacoma or sip on a handcrafted cocktail at fantastic Bar Rosa just up the street and you’ll get a text or email when your food is ready.

Quickie Too’s specialities are their freshly made burgers. Tofu, tempeh and quinoa patties come with some seriously flavorsome and, if you like, seriously spicy sauces. For something a little lighter, their delicious wraps and salads are divine.

If you’ve worked up a bigger appetite, Quickie Too’s suppers are what put them on the map. Their take on a classic TV dinner features seitan steak, mashed potatoes, vegetables and hearty southern-style gravy won’t leave you hungry.

5. Over The Moon Cafe

The best on our list of vegan restaurants in Tacoma for a more formal dinner experience, Over The Moon have been dishing up fresh, wholesome food for almost 25 years. Occupying Tacoma’s grand original opera house, the historic Passages Building, Over The Moon’s address is, fittingly, Opera Alley.

Don’t let the name fool you, Over The Moon is very much a restaurant, not a café. Dim lighting, dark furnishings and beautiful chandeliers pair perfectly with the exposed brick walls and low wooden beams, making this the number one spot for a romantic evening in Tacoma. An extensive wine list is on hand to accompany the menu with an aim to suit wine-connoisseurs and those of us who simply enjoy a glass of wine with dinner.

The menu, whilst not solely vegan, has plenty of options for vegan and vegetarian diets with gluten-free dishes always available too. All freshly prepared from scratch, dinner at Over The Moon is an experience to be savoured.

The daily specials are often the highlight, showcasing the best seasonal, local produce. Regular staples include a spicy angel hair arrabiatta and a light, yet filling lemon tarragon gnocchi. As the old saying goes, the proof is in the pudding and after trying Over The Moon’s AIP and paleo vegan dessert, you’ll need no more proof that this is one of the finest vegan restaurants in Tacoma.

6. Indo Asian Street Eatery

Dishing up some of Tacoma’s finest Southeast Asian cuisine, Indo Asian Street Eatery serves a mouth-watering fusion of Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and Japanese street food classics. From simple, yet delicious, street snacks including garlic chive buns and edamame & kale wontons to delicious tofu Mao Po, their beautifully curated dishes are packed with authentic flavors.

Their vegan peanut sauce is the perfect accompaniment to every dish. Better still, whilst the menu isn’t exclusively vegan, almost all of Indo Asian’s desserts are vegan friendly, which earns them a spot as one of the best vegan restaurants in Tacoma. The piece de resistance, their homemade coconut gelato.

The drinks list is extensive too. For the most authentic experience, start with one of their Asian-inspired cocktails. The Singapore Sling will transport you straight to Raffles. Round off your evening with a traditional Japanese sake.


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