Texas knows a thing or two about champions. When Lewis Hamilton rolls into Austin for the US Grand Prix, he'll find a city that's been quietly perfecting its plant-based dining scene preparing to show y’all some good ol’ Southern hospitality.
This isn't your typical fine-dining tour. Austin's vegan food scene thrives in food trucks, neighborhood cafes, and quirky spots where the food speaks louder than the decor. From East Austin's taco royalty to South Congress comfort food, these locally-loved destinations prove that conscious eating and bold Texas flavor were always a winning combination.
Ready to explore Austin's plant-powered side? Here's where to eat like a champion during race weekend.
Lewis Hamilton's F1 Austin Vegan Food Map
Downtown Dash (East 6th & Town Creek Lap)
Nori
Cuisine: Japanese / Asian Fusion
Must-try: Japanese Katsu Curry, Signature Rolls (any!)
Precision. Excellence. Innovation. Nori operates at the level Hamilton demands from his race team—immaculate execution in an uplifting yet sophisticated atmosphere. This fully plant-based Japanese haven has earned legendary status among Austin's veteran vegans, who'll tell you this is where you go for celebrations.
The ever-changing menu proves Nori became the best by staying fearless about innovation. From sushi to rice bowls, dumplings to ramen, the variety means you'll never need to choose just one thing.
Pro tip: Make reservations for large groups—this place stays packed for good reason
Voodoo Doughnut V
Cuisine: Donuts / Bakery
Must-try: Vegan Box (rotating flavors)
Keep Austin weird? Voodoo Doughnut wrote the manual. This lgbtq-friendly institution brings Portland's iconic creativity to East 6th Street with plant-based doughnuts that prove indulgence and ethics aren't mutually exclusive. This national chain stretches with 24 locations nationwide (and counting)!
They've perfected the art of the unconventional doughnut—because sometimes a champion needs something sweet and totally unexpected.
South Congress Sprint (S. Congress Ave / S. 1st St Lap)
Mission Burger Co
Cuisine: American / Burger
Must-try: Brisket Burger, Chocolate Chip Cookies
Mission Burger Co made a pledge: satisfy lifetime vegetarians, dedicated vegans, and die-hard meat eaters alike. Judging by the crowds, mission accomplished. Open from 7am? The Texas Sunrise breakfast sandwich might make you question everything you thought you knew about plant-based "eggs."
But here's Austin's worst-kept secret: their chocolate chip cookies have quietly built a cult following. Consider it perfect closer to their exquisitely formulated burgers!
Bouldin Creek Cafe
Cuisine: American Fusion / Healthy
Must-try: Blueberry Cornbread, Vegan Bouldin Creek Omelette
With a spot on Eater's "38 Best Restaurants in Austin," this cafe isn't just serving food—they're building progressive community. Everything is vegetarian but can be made vegan, but it's the mission that makes Bouldin Creek Cafe special: living wages, community fundraising, and amplifying marginalized voices.
The bohemian atmosphere hosts rotating independent artist showcases, while the kitchen cranks out hearty scratch-made meals and handcrafted coffee to go with it! How often do your sandwiches come with your choice of kettle chips, slaw, potato salad, AND chips and salsa?
Revolution Vegan Kitchen
Cuisine: American / Food Truck
Must-try: The Texan Burger, Chilli Cheese Tots
Revolution Vegan Kitchen smashes the tired notion that vegan equals bland. This veteran-owned, queer-friendly food trailer proves it by nailing the details most places overlook. Their tater tots and onion rings alone demonstrate genuine care. Many items go gluten-free upon request, making this trailer exceptionally friendly to all dietary needs.
Patrons consistently praise the owner's hospitality—personalized recommendations, accommodating special requests, going the extra mile.
East Cesar Chavez Cruise (East Austin Lap)
The Vegan Nom
Cuisine: American / Tex-mex
Must-try: Del Rey Fish Tacos, KBBQ Tacos
Austin claims the title of Taco Capital of the World, and The Vegan Nom defends that crown with plant-powered pride. Founded by true East Austinite Chris Rios in 2011, this iconic operation started with a simple mission: create rockin' vegan tacos that matched what he grew up with in East Austin.
Want something grander than tacos? Try their Crunch Wrap Supreme. We're confident any meat eater would vouch for the spectacular deliciousness. Lewis needs to get them a stall at the track!
Community Vegan
Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Must-try: Lemon Pepper Wangz, Vegan Lickin' Good Bucket
East Austin’s Community Vegan specializes in Southern-fried oyster mushrooms and 100% plant-based comfort food that always hits the spot.. Their smash burgers, cauliflower chick'n sandwiches, and fried lion's mane mushrooms deliver that Texas pride we love—another food truck, another roar.
It should come as no surprise that a plucky trailer serving comfort food also has some of the nicest staff you'll ever meet. You can even "dirty up" sides like fries with red pepper flakes and pickled jalapeños—sounds like Hamilton's appreciation for spicy food would fit right in.
Mr. Natural
Cuisine: Bakery / Juicery / Tex-mex
Must-try: Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Donut, Vegan Confetti Cake
After your food truck savory run, how about cruising to the sweet side? Mr. Natural rolls juice bar, bakery, and eatery into one modest setting where baked goods take center stage. Locals dub it the best vegan bakery in town, even considered THE place to order your vegan and/or gluten-free birthday cake.
Reconnect with childhood favorites made vegan: their Vegan Snowball, soft serve ice cream, chocolate chip cookies—many available in thoughtful gluten-free options. When in Texas, you may as well taco every chance you get, so don't skip their vegetarian Mexican eats either!
Town Creek & Beyond (Northern / Outskirts Lap)
Li’l Nonna’s
Cuisine: Pizza / Italian
Must-try: Supreme Pizza, Garlic Knots
Austin's favorite vegan pizzeria earns serious praise from seasoned vegans for their rich ricotta and spectacular gluten-free crust. Located next to Tweedy's and Zucchini Kill Bakery, it’s perfect for an all-in-one vegan hangout. Li’l Nonna’s serves incredible pizza where the bread, toppings, and vegan cheese achieve a satisfaction that’s simple but elevated.
If you're lucky, you'll catch a fleeting special topping. But whatever you order, definitely don't miss the garlic knots—they're the stuff of local legend.
Rebel Cheese
Cuisine: Deli / Cafe
Must-try: “Frenchie”, “Bacon, Brie, Me”
Using traditional cheese-making techniques, Rebel Cheese has created an artisanally crafted lactose-free, dairy-free, cholesterol-free product line. Their Austin bistro (they also have a NYC location) serves spectacular sandwiches and charcuterie boards that showcase how to handle plant-based cheese at its best.
The best part? If you're loving that grilled cheese at the deli, just grab a block on your way out! They even share recipes for home cooking—because Rebel Cheese knows that love for cheese deserves to be celebrated everywhere.
From East Austin's iconic taco trucks to South Congress's elevated burger joints, these spots show that Austin's vegan scene runs on Texas-sized portions of flavor, innovation, and hospitality.
Our Austin stop demonstrates that the racing champion's plant-based philosophy thrives in a city that values independence, creativity, and doing things your own way. However, this is just the second checkpoint of our global dining tour.
Five more championship cities await. Ready for the next destination? The vegan victory tour rolls on—next stop already warming up...
