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Nebraska's Best Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurants for Tasty Bites

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Nebraska may be the land of steak dinners but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any options for vegan and vegetarian diners! In fact, there are a number of restaurants with creative, fresh vegan and vegetarian menus that anyone can enjoy. Take a look for yourself and find out which are the best vegan and vegetarian-friendly restaurants in Nebraska.

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Modern Love, Omaha, NE

Modern Love is one of the highest rated restaurants in all of Nebraska—and it’s completely vegan. Founded by popular vegan chef, Isa Chandra Moskowitz, this quaint restaurant serves up the best in swanky vegan comfort food.

Block 16, Omaha, NE

For an incredible vegan-friendly menu, head to Block 16 in downtown Omaha. The street food inspired restaurant offers vegan sandwiches, salads, vegan slaw, hummus, and fried favorites cooked in a separate fryer from the meat items on the menu. You can even order your food with vegan cheese and mayo.

Crystal Jade, Omaha, NE

Crystal Jade is a Chinese restaurant in Omaha that is very accommodating toward its vegan and vegetarian guests. With a complete vegan/vegetarian menu, there’s no shortage of delicious dishes to choose from. Stop in on Wednesdays for half off all vegan appetizers. 

Lalibela Ethiopian Cuisine, Omaha, NE

If you’re looking for some ethnic vegetarian cuisine, visit Lalibela in Omaha for delicious potato, lentil, and vegetable dishes served with traditional injera bread.

Three Happiness Express, Omaha, NE

For plenty of vegan and vegetarian options, head to Three Happiness Express in Omaha for delicious Chinese food and a friendly neighborhood atmosphere. Portions are also very generous, so you’re certain to have leftovers to enjoy all week!

Kitchen Table, Omaha, NE

This fabulous lunch spot serves up consistently fresh and flavorful food for carnivores and vegetarians alike. The diverse menu has received plenty of praise among vegans and vegetarians for its delicious options like veggie dog sliders, soups, and sandwiches galore.

Mellow Mushroom, Lincoln, NE

Mellow Mushroom in Lincoln is a fabulous option for vegan and vegetarian pizza. Pizzas can be topped with vegan cheese and lots of delicious vegetable toppings all on gluten free crusts.

Key Insights at a Glance

  • Modern Love: A top-rated, completely vegan restaurant serving swanky vegan comfort food, founded by renowned vegan chef Isa Chandra Moskowitz.
  • Block 16: Vegan-friendly street food-inspired restaurant offering sandwiches, salads, slaw, hummus, and fried favorites with separate fryers for vegan items.
  • Crystal Jade: Chinese restaurant with a complete vegan/vegetarian menu and special discounts on vegan appetizers every Wednesday.
  • Lalibela Ethiopian Cuisine: Authentic Ethiopian cuisine focusing on potato, lentil, and vegetable dishes served with traditional injera bread.
  • Three Happiness Express: A neighborhood Chinese restaurant offering generous portions of vegan and vegetarian-friendly dishes.
  • Kitchen Table: A praised lunch spot with fresh and flavorful vegan and vegetarian options, including veggie dog sliders, soups, and sandwiches.
  • Mellow Mushroom: An excellent spot for vegan and vegetarian pizza, with vegan cheese and vegetable toppings available on gluten-free crusts.
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