Aladdins Eatery (McMurray)
724-260-0072
4080 Washington Rd, 15317
Aladdin's Eatery is a great place for Middle Eastern food, with 6 locations around the Pittsburgh area. The menu clearly identifies vegan, gluten-free, and even nut/seed-free options. Vegan offerings include favorites like hummus, baba, tabouli, and falafel, but also specialities such as Aladdin's platters, rolled pitas, and salad pockets.
Aladdins Eatery (Mt. Lebanon)
412-344-1111
630 Washington Rd, 15228
Aladdin's Eatery is a great place for Middle Eastern food, with 6 locations around the Pittsburgh area. The menu clearly identifies vegan, gluten-free, and even nut/seed-free options. Vegan offerings include favorites like hummus, baba, tabouli, and falafel, but also specialities such as Aladdin's platters, rolled pitas, and salad pockets.
Antonio's Pizzeria (Brookline)
412-388-1000
758 Brookline Blvd, 15226
Antonio's Pizzeria is an Italian restaurant, located in the Brookline neighborhood of the South Hills. They offer a wide variety of vegan pizza toppings, with vegan versions of great specialty pizzas and even a pizza boat. They also feature a number of vegan subs, including an Italian and several different Parmesan sandwiches. Antonio’s sources their three vegan meats through Herbivorous Butcher, and you can choose from over a dozen other plant-based toppings, all of which are sautéed in vegetable oil. At Antonio’s, you can dine-in, get delivery, or pick up your order. Order on their website for the best pickup and delivery deals, and when you do, be sure to click on “add” to specify “vegan mozzarella”.
Asadero by Mindful (Carnegie)
412-279-1299
1000 Washington Ave, 15106
Asadero is a restaurant located at Mindful Brewing Company.
Betsy's Ice Cream (Mt. Lebanon)
412-668-0379
664 Washington Rd, 15228
Betsy's Ice Cream in Mt. Lebanon is a local shop that offers and refreshing sorbet, delectable vegan ice cream, and even banana whip! Betsy's takes pride in their house-made creations, and their inventive flavors are constantly changing. Pop in and enjoy your favorite treat inside the shop, people-watch from their outdoor seating, or grab a pint to go.
Caliente Pizza and Draft House (Mt. Lebanon)
412-344-5566
329 Castle Shannon Blvd, 15234
Caliente Pizza and Draft House is a local chain of family-owned and family-oriented pizza restaurants with award-winning dough and championship-winning pizzas. They are committed to having something for everyone at their five locations around the Pittsburgh region: Bloomfield, Hampton, Mt. Lebanon, Aspinwall, and Monroeville. On their menu, you can choose their delicious specialty vegan gourmet pizza, create your own with vegan cheese and your choice of toppings, and choose from several vegan starters and desserts on the menu. Caliente also prides itself on its craft beers, with specialty drafts and bottles of brew from around the country and across the globe.
Condado Tacos (South Hills)
412-595-5717
301 S Hills Village, 15241
Located in South Hills Village, Condado Tacos is a build-your-own taco restaurant. Vegan protein choices are portobellos, jackfruit, or tofu, with your choice from an array of shells, sauces, and toppings, all of which you mark in pencil on your own convenient ordering menu. Condado's tortilla chips are made fresh, and you can choose from several delicious types of salsa and guacamole. They also specialize in margaritas, with a variety of beer, whiskey and tequila on hand as well.
Condado Tacos (Upper St. Clair)
(412) 595-5717
301 South Hills Village, 15241
Condado Tacos is a build-your-own taco restaurant. Vegan protein choices are portobellos, jackfruit, or tofu, with your choice from an array of shells, sauces, and toppings, all of which you mark in pencil on your own convenient ordering menu. Condado's tortilla chips are made fresh, and you can choose from several delicious types of salsa and guacamole. They also specialize in margaritas, with a variety of beer, whiskey and tequila on hand as well.
Country Style Pizza (Bridgeville)
412-221-9595
536 Dewey Way, 15017
Family owned and operated in Bridgeville, Country Style Pizza is a delivery and takeout storefront, serving pizza, salads, and sandwiches. They have an extensive vegan menu, and they pride themselves on their unique specialty pizzas, which come in a variety of shapes. Whenever possible, Country Style sources their produce from a local farmer’s market, and their signature all-vegan Syrian flatbread is the base for all of their pizzas and sandwiches. Country Style is also a wholesale bread bakery; you can order online, and you can find their bread in local stores as well.
Fortuitea Café (Washington)
724-222-2442
1445 Washington Road, 15301
Fortuitea Café & Bakery is a charming café and bakery located just minutes from Tanger Outlets and the Meadows Racetrack & Casino in Washington, PA. They have a wide selection of whole bean coffees and loose leaf teas, and their food menu is entirely vegan! You'll enjoy a variety of soups, sandwiches, salads, and baked goods, such as pastries, fresh breads, and custom cakes. There are also many gluten-free options available. Afternoon tea is a especially relaxing treat, featuring tea or coffee, finger sandwiches, scones, and pastries.
Fresh from the Farm Juices (McMurray)
724-719-2997
4000 Washington Rd, 15317
Fresh From the Farm Juices offers an array of fresh, cold-pressed juices made with organic, local produce, as well as a generous selection of homemade vegan salads, wraps, and desserts. Located in the rear of the Lakeview Square shopping plaza in McMurray (near Donaldson's Crossroads), the cafe offers abundant seating and parking, and free sampling of any juice or food item.
Giovanni's Pizza and Pasta (Dormont)
412-344-6622
3047 West Liberty Ave, 15216
Giovanni’s Pizza and Pasta is a popular Italian restaurant, located in the Dormont neighborhood of the South Hills. They offer great vegan pizza with Daiya brand cheese, and you can choose from seven different plant-based toppings, all of which are sautéed in vegetable oil. Also, their vegan hoagies feature a variety of Beyond and Gardein proteins. At Giovanni’s, you can dine-in, get delivery, or pick up your pizza order. Order on their website for the best pickup and delivery deals, and be sure to specify “vegan cheese” under “special Instructions”.
Mad Mex (Lakeside)
724-416-7471
200 Lakeside Drive North, 15317
One of multiple locations in the greater Pittsburgh area, Mad Mex is known for its large portions of Tex-mex food and for its even larger margaritas. Along with a hip vibe and Día de Muertos-themed decor, Mad Mex offers vegan options in every section of the menu, whether it be tacos, enchilladas, fajitas, or burritos! You can select between portabella mushrooms or tofu as your protein filling, and vegan cheese and sour cream can be substituted on any dish.
Mad Mex (South Hills)
412-279-0200
2101 Greentree Road, 15220
One of multiple locations in the greater Pittsburgh area, Mad Mex is known for its large portions of Tex-mex food and for its even larger margaritas. Along with a hip vibe and Día de Muertos-themed decor, Mad Mex offers vegan options in every section of the menu, whether it be tacos, enchilladas, fajitas, or burritos! You can select between portabella mushrooms or tofu as your protein filling, and vegan cheese and sour cream can be substituted on any dish.
Musa Caribbean/Cajun Fare (Beechview)
412-207-2733
2318 Broadway Ave, 15216
Musa Caribbean / Cajun Fare is a family-owned restaurant in Beechview. They offer a number of vegan dishes, and their bar features rum and other tropical drinks.
Pink House Chocolates (Finleyville)
724-348-2238
3760 1st Avenue, 15332
Pink House Chocolates is a chocolate shop located right next to the train tracks in Finleyville, Washington County. This quaint establishment has a fully-stocked shelf of Certified Vegan products, proudly made in-house by the store owner. Traditional selections are available year-round, and specialty items are made for the holidays, including fan-favorite Easter chocolate rabbits. Select Pink House Vegan Chocolates can also be found at Giant Eagle Market District locations in Robinson and Bethel Park.
Scoops at Blue Flame (Jefferson Hills)
412-384-7861
1360 Route 51, 15025
Scoops at Blue Flame is an ice cream shop that offers vegan flavors.
Smoothie King (Bridgeville)
412-221-4148
1025 Washington Pike, 15017
Smoothie King has been serving “smoothies with a purpose” since 1973 with the mission of inspiring people to live a healthy and active lifestyle. Smoothie King prides itself on healthy options, large portions, and clear vegan labeling. In addition, most of their non-vegan smoothies can be made vegan with easy substitutions. Every smoothie on Smoothie King's menu is gluten-free, and almost every food allergy can be accommodated. All of their smoothies, many of which are meal replacements, are made-to-order and crafted with health and fitness goals in mind.
Tamarind Savoring India (Greentree)
412-278-4848
2101 Greentree Rd, 15220
Located in Cranberry and Greentree, Tamarind Savoring India is an award-winning restaurant, offering authentic North Indian, South Indian, and Indo-Chinese fusion cuisine. Their style can range from the gourmet to Indian “street food” all with a contemporary touch. Nearly a dozen entrees are labeled vegan on their menu, in addition to a wide selection of vegan appetizers. Drop by for their lunch buffet or Thali, which is a mini-buffet served to your table (availability varies per location). BYOB.
Thai Spoon (Dormont)
412-563-1409
1409 Potomac Ave, 15216
Located in the heart of the busy Dormont shopping district, Thai Spoon has everything you want from a Thai restaurant, including delicious appetizers, salads, soups, rice and noodle dishes, and curries. They have several different “mock” proteins to choose from, as well as vegan desserts! Thai Spoon also features weekday lunch specials, and they are BYOB-friendly.