Previously a food truck, The Hearty Beet now has a storefront in Washington, Utah to share their delicious and healthy vegan food! The ONLY fully vegan (and gluten-free) restaurant in St.George, Utah, using local organic ingredients whenever possible. 

I highly recommend the nachos, soup of the week (rotated, so definitely snag one before it changes next week!) beet lemonade (yasss), fresh-pressed juices, and one of her raw vegan desserts.

To die for. We are so lucky to have this local gem.

We’re so excited to finally get one of these franchises here! Spitz has an entirely Vegan menu and an entirely Gluten-free menu – which is very exciting. If you’re feeling real naughty, their fries are actually so damn good lol.

Cool street vibes and even has a small bar top if you’re looking to chill out with Sangria or a beer with your meal.

A guilty pleasure if there ever was one.

Locally owned and operated, getting fresh local ingredients whenever possible – we are so lucky to have Sandtown Pizza!

Items are marked “Vegan by request” here, but you can order most pizzas by switching to Vegan cheese! I love the Angel Dust pizza (if you like spice) or the Queen Marg. Definitely go check out this cool vibe.  

Despite the name (lol), the Viva Chicken franchise ironically does have some delicious vegan options! Chicken is an optional add-on for most dishes, so if you take off the cheese, you’re golden to try most menu items!

I personally get the Peruvian fried rice (no egg, no chicken) or the Andina Power Food Salad. Their naughty fries and fried plantains are also so bomb lol.

There are 3 sauces to choose from as well, and the GREEN one is the ONLY VEGAN one, heads up. But it’s also the most delicious anyway (I tried all of them back when I was just a vegetarian, so I’m allowed to say that).

This is a local food truck in the area – you can typically find them at events or the Washington Farmers Market on occasion.

So follow them on Instagram to see where they are posted up next, but – they do offer a fire vegan Gyro that has roasted veggies, hummus, fresh toppings, on a pita!

Or axe the pita and make it a salad to go for GF- they have some dressings they can offer you.

& hey! Maybe I’ll see you there – sometimes I help work the food truck window (shameless plug, this is my in-law’s food truck lol).

#1 on my list was not hard to choose! Are you looking for Panda Express with a delicious vegan twist?

Forget Panda Express, my vegan friends. Look no further than Zao Asian Cafe!

Items are labeled vegan and gluten-free. It’s your choice between a bowl, tacos, a salad, or a Banh mi wrap:

• All rice/noodle bases are vegan
• Mix in some wok-seared veggies, Roasted Corn, and Tofu
• Teriyaki, Chili Lemongrass, and Yellow Curry sauces are all vegan – not the Green Curry
• Top that baby with carrot/daikon, cilantro, and guaca-mame (yes that is guac and edamame and it is 🔥)
• Peanuts, red chili sambal, Korean chili sauce are also vegan – not the crispy onions
• All lemonades are vegan – and incredibly delicious

 Go check them out!

While this delicious river-facing restaurant is technically in La Verkin, it is certainly on my favorites list. Whether you are looking for coffee, midday sandwiches, or a night of pizza and beer, River Rock’s got you.

Admittedly, the coffee here is not my favorite. However, their pizza has to be my favorite in all of Southern Utah. You can get any pizza made vegan with their homemade cashew cheese. My personal favorites are the Beetza Pizza or the Phuket Peanut pizza- freaking YUM.

The food is fabulous, but the back patio’s canyon view (at sunset I suggest), is unbeatable and unlike anything we have here in St.George. Actually, can you take me with you if you decide to go here? Thanks!

Another hidden gem right off St.George Boulevard!

You choose between creating your own bowl with a wide variety of cooked and raw veggies as well as tofu, one of the Mixed Greens vegan bowls, or opt for a loaded, protein-luscious smoothie or acai bowls! Items are also labeled Gluten-free.

This place is pretty good, but sometimes I find it to be a hit or a miss – head over to the Boulevard and find out for yourself!

Finally! A sandwich shop I can get behind. If you’re like me, then you don’t eat at Jimmy John’s out of principle – given that he is pretty grossly involved in big game hunting. Needless to say, I don’t want to support that company. So I’ve been waiting for a long time for a sandwich shop replacement!

Que – Ike’s Love and Sandwiches! This sneaky sandwich shop is inside of a gas station called Fabulous Freddy’s, off of Bluff Street. With at least 10 or more vegan sandwich options from vegan fried chicken, to vegan steak, vegan turkey, and vegan meatballs?! This is my current obsession right now. Definitely go check it out.

*some items can be made gluten-free (if they have the bread in stock, I find they are often out 🙁

Update: As time has gone on, it seems they are out of a lot of their vegan options when we go, so unfortunately they have become a bit unreliable. 

I worked here for a brief period of time, back in my restaurant past, and I personally made sure certain dishes were vegan or could be made vegan. So if you are looking for some delicious authentic Mexican food, that’s still vegan- this should be your go-to place.

Appetizers:

• Chips and salsa (they’re amazing here!)
• Guacamole (ask for no fresca cheese)

Entrees/Side Dishes:

• Veggie Fajitas (ask for no cheese or sour cream)
• Veggie Burrito (this one comes vegan!)
• Black Bean Soup (amazing! just ask for no sour cream or cheese on top)
• Rice and Black Beans (ask for no cheese on top of the beans)

*items are also marked gluten-free

While Aubergine Kitchen is not my personal favorite, they do label their dishes Vegan or Gluten-free, which makes the selection process quite easy.

They have a small variety of bowls and salads to choose from, but my personal favorite are the options for vegan treats, shakes, and smoothies. YES – I said shake! They have a vegan nice-cream shake that is to die for, and that is primarily all I go there for lol!

St.George’s favorite Asian cuisine – and they just opened a brand new location. You’ve got some great options at Sakura if you are looking for delicious Japanese food. However, please tell your server you’re vegan here as well, because they are typically very knowledge on the substitutions. 

Appetizers:

• Vegetarian Spring Rolls
• Miso Soup
• Fried Tofu
• Vegetable Tempura
• Edamame

Entrees & Side Dishes:

• Teriyaki Noodles with veggies (ask for no fish sauce)
• Sautéed Hibachi veggies with rice
• Steamed white or brown rice
• Avocado Roll
• Vegetable Roll

I order the same trio of dishes every time- Spring Rolls, Miso Soup, and an Avocado Roll. Incredible!

Bonus: ask your server about gluten-free – they carry Tamari and most dishes can be made with it instead of soy sauce

Most dishes here at Ahi’s can be made vegan upon request– just ask for no fish sauce and add tofu or extra veggies. My personal go-to is the Vegetable Pho (ugh OMG order me some please) or the Pad Thai with tofu!

Now just a side note – there are other places in St.George that offer vegan Pho (or so I’ve heard), but this just happens to be my favorite.

Update: I will also be honest and say that sometimes Ahi’s can be a hit or miss. Some days I will go here & it’s incredible, and other days it’s al dente noodles in water with no salt lol. The only reason this is on the list, is because they do label things Vegan & I’ve had people ask me about Pho.

*items labeled gluten-free

We’re vegans, so of course, Thai food is a staple lol – items here are labeled veg and gluten-free.

My personal favorite is the Pad See Ew (ask for no fish sauce + no egg, just in case) or the Fried Thai Basil Rice dish. They also have one of the best Mango Sticky Rice dishes I’ve ever had!!

While I am not a huge fan of the coffee this joint has to offer (although I do love their tea lattes), I can tell you that it has a unique, adorable boho coffee shop vibe. At night, this place turns into a hipster hangout, with schnazzy cocktails and live music. It’s definitely worth a shot– your wallet may be empty the next morning though!

Feellove lists a (V) next to coffee faves and even has a selection of vegan and gluten-free food items like a Vegan Cowboy Bowl or a VLT toast!

Secret menu item (this is my go to): ask for the vegan potato tacos and add tofu “eggs”. So good. & bonus, they are also gluten-free!

This hidden beauty is tucked away on the edge of Snow Canyon State Park, in a little town called Kayenta. It’s about 15 minutes outside of St.George and well worth the drive.

I personally love the cauliflower tacos – yum! Bonus: they make a great latte!

*items labeled vegan and gluten-free