7 plant-based food options in Birmingham to check out

Looking for new healthy places to eat around The Magic City? Keep reading to learn more about about plant-based food options in Birmingham that may just broaden your favorite food genres.

1. Underground Vegan

• What: Vegetarian/Vegan restaurant that serves hand-crafted food. Their ultimate mission is to know where the food they produce comes from. They also strive to purchase around 50% of their ingredients locally.
• Location: 2012 Magnolia Ave S r3, Birmingham, AL 35205
• Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 4-8PM | Friday, Noon-8PM | Saturday, Noon-4PM | Sunday-Monday Closed
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2. Fevers Side Chicks Vegan Food Truck

• What: Fevers Side Chicks Vegan Food Truck wants to help provide a plant-based lifestyle. The food truck is a family business passionate about preparing good vegan eats in Alabama and Indiana.
• Location: 1001 3rd Ave West Birmingham Al 35204
• Hours: Friday-Monday 1-6PM | Tuesday 8AM-2PM | Wednesday-Thursday Closed
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3. Slutty Vegan Birmingham

• What: Slutty Vegan is a restaurant that started in Atlanta with the mission to open the conversation on vegan food options. Now you can enjoy Slutty Vegan in Birmingham. Read more about the Woodlawn location to plan your next meal there.
• Location: 7 55th Pl, Birmingham, AL 35212
• Hours: Sunday-Monday, Closed | Tuesday-Thursday, Noon-8PM | Friday-Saturday, Noon-9PM
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4. Falafel Cafe

• What: Falafel Cafe is the perfect spot in town if you are looking for some local Falafel. The cafe is located downtown next to the UAB hospital. Check out their website for catering options for larger groups.
• Location: 401 19th Street South, Suite 100 Birmingham, Alabama 35233
• Hours: Monday-Saturday 10AM-6PM | Sunday, Closed
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5. Kale Me Crazy

• What: Kale Me Crazy is a health food cafe located in Downtown Homewood. Expect to find a wide range of delicious and healthy meals to support a healthy lifestyle.
• Location: 1831 28th Ave S #106, Homewood, AL 35209
• Hours: Monday-Friday 7AM-6PM | Saturday 9AM-6PM | Sunday 11AM-6PM
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6. CroixStreet Vegan Food Truck

• What: Check out the 100% vegan food truck, CroixStreet. This food celebrates its one-year anniversary this weekend, so go check it out. It’s always on the move, so make sure to check the website so you can track it down in town.
• Location: 124 Pinson Plaza, Pinson, AL 35126
• Hours: Check website for routes, locations and hours.
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7. Golden Temple Vegetarian Cafe

• What: Since 1973, Golden Temple has been a staple in Birmingham’s historic Southside neighborhood. The natural grocery store and cafe offers award-winning daily specials, soups, salads and sandwiches. Stop by for a smoothie or freshly-ground organic coffee.
• Location: 1901 11th Ave South Birmingham, Al 35205
• Hours: Monday-Friday 11AM-2:30PM | Saturday-Sunday Closed
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More of a meat fan? Check out these ultimate BBQ spots around the city. Let us know which plant-based food options in Birmingham you try out by tagging us on social @bhamnow.