917 W. Grace St.
213-0190
ipanemaveg.com

Second Place: Fresca

Third Place: Selba

Its location may be slightly subterranean, but Ipanema Cafe's reputation as a vegan and vegetarian destination definitely is above ground. The consistent caretaking of owner Kendra Feather and a staff that challenges itself to reinvent the wheel means a changing menu of meatless choices that are hearty and affordable for a wide-ranging clientele. At Jenna Sneed's family-run Fresca on Addison, soups, pizzas, sandwiches and desserts claim a growing following for fresh and delicious. Selba, with its garden room a bright spot on West Cary Street, always has vegetarian choices on its changing menu.