Vegan Restaurants in Gilbert, AZ (Local’s Guide)
Looking for the best vegan restaurants in Gilbert, AZ? We live in the Phoenix metro and eat our way around the East Valley on the regular — here are our go-to vegan and vegan-friendly spots in Gilbert (plus a few nearby worth the quick drive). Bookmark this one for your next lunch, date night, or family outing.
Heads up: menus and hours change — always check before you go. I’ll keep this updated as we taste our way through new places!
Quick List: Best Vegan Food in Gilbert
- Nana’s Kitchen (100% vegan) — soul food, wings, desserts
- Green Lotus Vegetarian — big menu, Asian-inspired plates
- Yangagi LI Sushi (veg-friendly) — vegan rolls + vegan wings
- SoJo Donuts (100% vegan, Mesa border) — donuts + vegan soft-serve
- More nearby options — Chandler, Mesa & Phoenix faves worth the drive
Nana’s Kitchen (Chandler) – Vegan Soul Food Near Gilbert
Why we love it: Black-owned, 100% vegan, and packed with flavor. We’ve met the owners and love their southern roots (we keep going back for the cauliflower wings, hood rolls, mac, and cheesecake).
Good to know: Dine-in is limited, it gets busy, and they cater. Call ahead if you’re grabbing family-sized trays.
More pics + our full take: Vegan Soul Food in Phoenix (our review)
Green Lotus Vegetarian – Gilbert
Why we love it: Big menu, tons of vegan-friendly options, easy for mixed groups. Think curries, noodles, veggies, and comfort classics made plant-forward.
Tip: Ask about spice levels and which items are fully vegan (they’re helpful). We usually do a noodle + veggie combo and share apps.
Deeper dive: Our Green Lotus notes
Yangagi LI Sushi – Gilbert (Vegan-Friendly)
Why we love it: Solid vegan sushi lineup and surprisingly good vegan wings if you’re out with non-vegan friends. Easy weeknight spot.
Order idea: A couple of rolls + wings to share + miso. Simple and satisfying.
SoJo Donuts (Mesa) – 100% Vegan (Close to Gilbert)
Why we love it: All-vegan bakery with rotating donuts and vegan soft-serve. They do run out — call ahead if you’re driving over for a specific flavor.
More ice cream recs: Our guide to vegan ice cream in Phoenix.
More Nearby Vegan Options (Worth the Short Drive)
- Nami (Phoenix) – 100% vegan soft-serve + pastries (our ice cream guide)
- BEG Bakery (Scottsdale) – vegan ice cream swirls + desserts
- Earth Plant-Based (Phoenix) – wings, waffles, plates (vegan wings guide)
Map: Vegan & Vegan-Friendly Spots Around Gilbert
Use the map below to find vegan food near you. We’ll keep adding pins as we try new places!
FAQ: Vegan Restaurants Gilbert AZ
Does Gilbert have fully vegan restaurants? Yes — Nana’s Kitchen (Chandler side) is 100% vegan and super close to Gilbert. SoJo Donuts (Mesa border) is also fully vegan.
What’s the best vegan-friendly spot for mixed groups? Green Lotus Vegetarian and Yangagi LI Sushi are easy picks if your group’s a mix of vegan + non-vegan.
Any kid-friendly options? Yup — Nana’s has high chairs and takeout, SoJo is a fun treat stop, and noodle dishes at Green Lotus are usually kid-approved.
Wrap-Up
That’s our current list of vegan restaurants in Gilbert, AZ and close-by favorites. If you try something we should add, drop a comment below — we’re always down to taste-test and update!
P.S. Planning a bigger food crawl? Here’s our guide to the best vegan restaurants in Phoenix.
