National Vegan Month, which takes place every November, has highlighted the vegan movement and community for the last 80 years. The month is hosted by “The Vegan Society,” a national organization that promotes vegan restaurants and businesses, gives accurate
nutritional information and advocates for public places, such as schools, to provide vegan options. The Daily Texan compiled a list of restaurants with vegan options near campus for community members to try. 

Bouldin Creek Cafe – 1900 S First St. (~$15)

Perfect for both vegans and their non-vegan friends, Bouldin Creek Cafe can make any item on its menu vegan. It serves everything from coffee and fresh juice to sandwiches and dinner specials. The store gained recognition for its large all-day breakfast, which includes breakfast tacos, blueberry cornbread, omelets made from a tofu scramble or eggs, and over 10 other breakfast options. 

The Vegan Yacht – 2000 Southern Oaks Drive (~$15)

While the menu may seem small, The Vegan Yacht’s portions aren’t. The exclusively vegan restaurant serves chips and queso, burritos and bowls. The Buffalo Bowl, one of its most popular bowls, comes with tempeh, brown rice, cabbage and other vegetables. It also sells many vegan products such as candy, chips and protein bars. While more expensive than some other places on the list, the large portion sizes make for excellent leftovers that taste just as good when reheated. 

Kerbey Lane Cafe – 2606 Guadalupe St. (~$15)

Kerbey Lane offers a great place for brunch with friends, dinner with your parents or lunch with your roommate. Located on the edge of campus, Kerbey Lane offers an extensive vegan menu with seasonal pumpkin french toast, multiple Mexican food dishes, a vegan breakfast platter with pancakes, veggie burgers and a double chocolate cake. The restaurant’s staff maintains a kind and accommodating approach to allergies and diets such as vegan and vegetarian. 

Nori Plant-based Japanese Cuisine – 3208 Guadalupe St. (~$30)

While Nori ranks expensive on the list, its cuisine certainly justifies the price. With ambient lighting and good service, Nori offers a romantic place for a date night or a calming celebration. The restaurant’s menu includes everything from impossible meat gyozas and no-salmon nigiri to ramen and cheesecake. It’s open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily, and reservations are recommended. 

Amy’s Ice Creams – 3500 Guadalupe St. (~$8)

After a full day of vegan eats, Amy’s Ice Creams provides something sweet to end the night with. Amy’s always features at least one vegan ice cream flavor and two non-dairy fruit ices. The usual vegan flavor, Mexican vanilla, switched to pumpkin for the season. The bold seasonal flavor caters perfectly to pumpkin lovers who want to embrace the season.