TENNESSEE STATE - Nashville's food scene is booming, and that includes options for those who prefer their burgers sans beef. Whether you're a dedicated vegan or simply looking to explore plant-based goodness, Music City has a veggie burger with your name on it. Here are some of the top contenders:
Nashville's Best Veggie Burgers: A Guide for Plant-Based Paradise
For the Gourmet
- The Catbird Seat: While not strictly a burger joint, this acclaimed restaurant frequently features innovative vegetarian and vegan dishes on its tasting menu. Expect the unexpected and prepare to be wowed. (Note: Reservations are extremely limited.)
- Audrey: Chef Sean Brock's renowned restaurant offers a sophisticated take on Appalachian cuisine, with seasonal vegetable-forward dishes that often steal the show.
For the Classic Burger Experience
- Burger Up: The "Troyathlon" is a quinoa and black bean patty loaded with toppings like yellow cheddar, Jack Daniel's maple ketchup, jalapeño, and avocado.
- Burger & Company: Their "Sweet Potato Guacamole Burger" combines a sweet potato and black bean patty with avocado, fried tortilla strips, and a signature BC sauce.
- Joyland: This popular spot offers a classic "Impossible Burger" with all the fixings, satisfying even the most die-hard burger enthusiast.
- Hopdoddy Burger Bar: Their "Beyond Vegan" burger features a Beyond patty, vegan gouda cheese, and veganaise on a vegan wheat bun.
- Grillshack: This local favorite boasts a housemade veggie patty with all the classic toppings on a grilled Charpier's bakery roll.
For Something Different
- The Pharmacy: Offers two unique options: a "Falafal Burger" with a chickpea patty and a "Black Bean Burger" with guacamole and chipotle avocado aioli.
- Wild Cow: This vegetarian haven features a soy-free black bean burger and a "Beyond Burger" with their secret sauce.
Build-Your-Own Burger Bliss
- Burger Republic: Swap any of their signature beef patties for a housemade veggie patty.
- Sunflower Café: Almost everything on the menu is vegan, and you can customize their signature burgers with a housemade veggie patty.
- Brother’s Burger Joint: Get any of their burgers made veggie for no extra charge.
- M.L.Rose: Enjoy any of their signature burgers with an Impossible Burger patty.
Beyond the Burger
Don't forget to explore Nashville's many dedicated vegetarian and vegan restaurants, where you'll find an abundance of creative and delicious plant-based options.
Whether you're a lifelong vegan or just starting your plant-based journey, Nashville's vibrant culinary scene has something to satisfy every craving. So grab your friends, explore these delicious options, and enjoy the best veggie burgers Music City has to offer!