Gettin’ Lucky and Eatin’ Vegan in Kentucky

Kentucky is becoming a vegan hot spot.? As more and more compassionate people are switching to vegan eating, business is boomin’ in the Bluegrass State! Don’t believe me? Bless your heart! Take a look:

Morels Cafe

I honestly think everything on this menu ? gets a well-deserved 10 out of 10, but if you don’t have time to eat everything, these items are MUST-tries in my book:

Farby Sandwich

Enjoy a Sunday funday with a Farby and curly fries. Open until 7 tonight, closed tomorrow!

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Chick-Faux-Le Buffalo Style Sandwich

Post by @morelscafe – Messy AF Chic Faux Le buffalo style sandwich! With @violifeamerica blue cheese and ranch! #cucinavegana #bestofvegan #recipes #vegancommunity #veganofinstagram #vegan #whatveganseat #veganfoodshare #veganrecipe #recipeoftheday #veganfood #veganlife

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Rawnaissance

This entire shop is vegan! You’ll go for the chocolates, but believe you me, you’ll stay for the key lime pie. ?

Truffles

Hand painted rose tops our homemade almond butter ganache filling in dark vegan chocolate. These truffles are slightly bitter from the essence of the organic dark chocolate and the whole almond inside each one gives a generous crunch to every bite. . . . . . . . #rawvegan #rawfoods #healthydesserts #glutenfreedesserts #rawvegandessert #stonegroundchocolate #rawdesserts #guiltfreedessert #healthierchoices #organicfoods #cleantreats #coconutsugar #soyfree #cornfree #paleotreats #rawfoodporn #pralines #bonbons #vegandessert

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Key Lime Pie

Always #rawvegan It’s already Fall, but it’s never too late for a #tasteofsummer #keylime #keylimepie – Available to ship nationwide.

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V-GRITS Food Co

Lend me your shoulder—this eatery’s vegan fish sandwich has me in tears. ? The entire menu is vegan, but these items might just be my faves:

Pizza Loaded Mac

Tomorrow! This Pizza Loaded Mac, plus Pizza Hoagies, a Chef Salad with veggies, ham, cheddar, coconut bacon, and ranch dressing, and nachos with BBQ jackfruit! The nachos are GF and the salad can be made GF on request. Thursday & Friday 11-2, join us for lunch at 1025 Barret Ave – our soon-to-be restaurant!!! We’ll have tables & chairs outside. ?? . . . #louisville #louisvillefood #louisvillefoodies #louisvillelove #sharelouisville #louisvillerestaurant #louisvillefoodtruck #louisvillevegan #vegansoflouisville #vegan #veganfood #veganpizza #vegancheese #veganjunkfood #vegancomfortfood #veganfoodtruck #veganfoodshare #veganeats

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Vegan Fish Sandwich 

We have so much vegan fish! ?? Come get a sandwich at @greatfloodbeer tonight 5-9. They come with lettuce & housemade tartar sauce. We marinated eggplant with kelp and deep fried them in a beer batter made from Great Flood's Toasted Brown Ale. . . . #louisville #louisvillefood #louisvillelove #louisvilleeats #louisvillefoodtruck #louisvillevegan #vegansoflouisville #502 #veganfood #veganfish #veganseafood #veganfishfry #plantbased #veganfoodtruck #veganstreetfood #vegancomfortfood #veganfastfood

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Minton’s

I’m not trying to tell you how to live your life—I just want you to be the best you possible, and if you aren’t eating this vegan mac and cheese, you’re really making a mistake. There are several ? bomb vegan options that are clearly marked on Minton’s menu, but start with these:

The Lucy

|| #dreamcometrue "The Lucy" split sausage w/dijon, topped with deliciously tangy mac & cheese – served w/ crispy kettle cooked chips – yes, it's all #vegan ♥ Ohhhh mann, this was INSANE…mind blown || #sharethelex #comfortfood #kentuckyvegan #mintons760 #veganfriendly #carbsarelife #explorekentucky #supportsmallbusiness #choosecompassion #cometogether

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Sriracha Tempeh Salad Sandwich

Minton's was sooo good y'all…. I got the Sriracha tempeh sandwich {sesame oil sautéed tempeh mixed with gala apples and cilantro, mixed in a Sriracha vegan mayo on wheat!} 10/10 I highlly recommend this cute little Lexington treasure! ☺️ • • • • #vegan #vegetarian #coffee #veganmakeup #shoplocal #crueltyfree #food #foodporn #buzzfeedfood #veganfoodshare #veganbeauty #vegansofig #lexvegansociety #fitness #healthwarrioramb #lexingtonky #ukyvegans #veganfoodporn #foodiesofinstagram #kentucky #lexington #followforfollow #foodies

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Heart & Soy

This restaurant’s vegan options are sure to dill your pickle. Nearly the entire menu is vegan, but don’t worry your little head—all items are clearly marked. ?

Quang’s Traditional Yellow Noodles

I’m excited to be back home and decided to celebrate with yellow quang noodles from my favorite Louisville restaurant, Heart and Soy! This is an all vegan Asian restaurant, but I’ve found that eating vegan at any kind of Asian restaurant is usually pretty easy because they use more plant based protein and no cheese ?

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Vietnamese Rice Noodle Salad

Oh, hi Vietnamese salad and spring rolls.

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Alfalfa Restaurant

You could have breakfast, dinner, and supper here! The menu has many vegan options that are clearly marked, but make sure to order these:

The Hott Fezz

Return of The Hot Fezz! If you missed your chance during Burger Week, or need a repeat, head on in tonight! Don't worry, it'll be around this week until we run out. Spiced chickpea patty on flatbread with pickled onions, spicy collard greens, harissa, cinnamon dates.

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Tofu Burrito

Tofu scramble burrito #vegan #brunch #foodporn #tofu #tofuburrito #vegetarian #foodstagram #alfalfa #kyproud #kyfoods #lexington #kyeats #yummy #caturday #hungoverandhungry #stonedandstarving

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Joella’s Hot Chicken

Joella knows vegan chicken, and she ain’t kiddin’ around!

#vegan chicken plate from @joellashotchicken #veganshare #veganfood #veganfoodshare #veganfoodie #veganfoodporn #vegetarian #vegetarianfood #indianvegan #vegansofcolor #veganindian #brownvegan #vegan #kentuckyvegan #veganlouisville #louisvillevegan #louisvillefood #louisvilleeats

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Sav’s Grill & West African Cuisine

The peanut vegan bowl will probably blow your mind. All the vegan options are clearly labeled, and you’ll want to try them all!

Okra

My first time having #westafrican cuisine and its #DELICIOUS ? Okra, butternut squash, and spinach dishes at Sav's Grill is #yummy especially with the fufu ? #savsgrill #savsgrillandwestafricancuisine #vegansofinstagram #vegansofig #vegan #veganfood #veganfoodshare #foodporn #foodpics #instafood #lexington #whatveganseat #yum #yumyum #eat #food #sharefood #foodgasm #hungry #getinmybelly #eat

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MAFEN Vegan

Mafen veg and brown rice?

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Don Señor Express

A build-your-own–style place with burritos, nachos, bowls, quesadillas, and more! It even offers vegan ranch dressing, cheese, beefless crumbles, and horchata. Get the vegan queso on whatever you order, because why wouldn’t you? ?

Veggie Bowl

We have a Couscous/Quinoa blend you can substitute for rice. Makes for a delicious veggie bowl ? #MuchoTasty!

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Jackfruit and Queso Fried Burrito

So we did a lil sneak preview of Vegan Day @ Don Señor Express! Soooo good! . Ed had a deep fried burrito with Jackfruit & vegan queso! . I had 3 corn tacos, 1 with Jackfruit, 1 vegan crumbles, 1 tradional carnita, and with vegan queso . It's alllllllllllll delicious! Yall must come try it Sunday! I eat meat but these vegan thangs are goooood! #vegan #foodie #Mexicanfood #vegetarian

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Fennel and Fig

Catch this cute little vegan pop-up at a farmer’s market near you, because it’s making dreams come true with adorable and delicious pie tarts and other yummy treats.?

Strawberry Compote and Homegrown Mint Pie-Tart

P I E – T A R T S 》 》 》 Somewhere between a mini pie + a poptart! – Strawberry & Homegrown Mint pair so beautifully to make these some seriously scrumptious treats ? #veganheaven #figmeupbro . #shoplocal #shopsmall #smallbusinesssaturday #downtownrichmondky #fennelandfigtreats #fennelandfigtreatsky #veganbakery #veganpopup #popupshop #sharethelex #lexvegansociety #thisiskentucky #weloveithere

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Totally Decadent Fudge Brownies

|| s w o o n i n g ? ? #whatveganseat 》 》 》 THE TOTALLY DECADENT FUDGE BROWNIES… looking #droolworthy AF || ✊ -For all of those braving the cold tomorrow morning for #locallymade vegan yummies, you still get a chance per every treat you buy to win The Vegan Decadence Gift Basket & $20 #fennelandfigtreatsky gift certificate! 》 》 》 Will be announcing the winner soon ✌️ . . #popupshop #veganbakery #foodporn #organic #nongmo #crueltyfree #kentuckyproud #weloveithere #sharethelex #explorekentucky #appalachia #supportlocal #shopsmall #bakedfresh #figmeupbro

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Noodle Nirvana

A build-your-own noodle restaurant! You can easily make a custom vegan dish: Just choose the vegan ingredients, which are clearly marked.

Mom’s Curry Over Glass Noodles

TGIF. We're ringing in the weekend with mom's curry over glass noodles. #eatlocal #eatyourveggies #vegan #noodlesforlunch #noodlenirvana

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Spicy Lime Ramen with Garlic and Sautéed Zucchini

Snow day = Spicy Lime Day. Spicy lime over @pastagarage ramen and a simple garnish of garlic sauteed zucchini. #spicylime #snowday #vegan #noodlesforlunch #noodlenirvana #lexingtonpasta

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Half-Peach Bakery & Cafe

This eatery offers a full vegan menu, including bánh mì, chili cheese fries, and nacho bowls. ? The Vegan Shrimp Po Boy should really be called a rich boy, because wowowowow!

Vegan Shrimp Po Boy

Vegan shrimp is back! #richboys

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Chiliest Cheeziest Fries

The Chiliest Cheeziest Fries. ??? #noguilt

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Flora Kitchenette

This spot offers a full vegan menu, including Kentucky’s best chocolate chip cookies, apple toast, biscuits and gravy, meatball subs, and more. Some of the best desserts on this side of the Mississippi can be found here.

Chocolate Cherry Pistachio Cupcakes

Chocolate cherry pistachio cupcake oh my stars ??? we also have double chocolate, orange, chocolate peanut butter, vanilla coconut, & raspberry lemon ?

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Macarons

So many tasty macaron flavors this week! Cinnabon, coffee, blackberry lemon, ménage a straw, lemon with blueberry jam, chocolate raspberry, and orange. Oh my! Available at Baxter @quillscoffee and @florakitchenette

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Archa Nine Thai Kitchen

I could say so much about this place, but its vegan section really says it all: “Vegan Glory”! Pro tip: Save room for the coconut milk ice cream.

Wealthy Tofu

We are pretty sure this newest sans meat dish would eventually become a huge hit here! The name "Wealthy Tofu" says it all – noodles, tofu, baby corns, mushrooms, bell peppers and bean sprouts! #youvegottaloveit We are open until 10 tonight! #ohsoyummy #vegetarian #veganky #archaninethaikitchen #authentic #thaifood #lexingtonky #lexingtonfood #sharethelex #lexeats #kentuckyforkentucky

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Tofu Satay

Tofu Satay! Delicious. #tofu #vegan #veg #vegansofig

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Good Foods Co-op

This grocery store carries a ton of vegan specialty items, but its hot bar is really what I’m livin’ for! It always has plenty of vegan options that are clearly labeled.

Now that's a meal ? We are so glad you love our hot bar! #Repost @sillylittlevegan with @repostapp ・・・ Found awesome? #vegan options at @goodfoodscoop in Lexington, KY! The hot bar had biscuits & gravy, gimme lean sausage, cabbage hash, and really yummy kale! The cold bar was awesome, toooo!!? #goodfoodscoop #veganfoodshare #vegansofig #happycow #whereveganseat #veganlexingtonky #willtravelforveganfood #plantbased #slv

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I’m a sucka for the Sriracha Maple Bacon Jerky, but TBH, I haven’t tried a variety I didn’t like.

Warm + BBQ days are soon. We hope! It’s raining here in Louisville and we are over it! What’s the weather like in your city today?

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And of course, for all my Kentucky friends who are wondering: Ale-8-One is vegan, too.

The returnable, long neck green glass bottle. It’s how we got our start. Now in even more Kentucky @Krogerco stores, including Mt. Sterling and Stanton. #Ale8 #Returnables #LongLiveLongnecks

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This is only a mighty fine samplin’ of the vegan options you can find hidin’ in Kentucky. Check out our “Secret Vegan Menus at Your Favorite Chain Restaurants” for more options!