Vegetarian & Vegan vibes
Beloit’s standout vegetarian & Vegan meals
While vegetarian and vegan options can often be limited in many cities, Beloit and the Stateline Area offer a unique and impressive culinary scene with a wide range of specialty meals. You’ll find a great mix of restaurants, from cafés to upscale dining, and diverse ethnic eateries, all ready to serve up whatever you’re in the mood for!
Best Vegetarian & vegan Restaurants in Beloit for Burgers, Sandwiches, and more
Bagels & More
Bagels & More is a popular café located in Downtown Beloit. They serve up a variety of great dishes using fresh ingredients that are locally sourced. They have both a breakfast and lunch menu, and each meal has six options that are exclusive for vegans and vegetarians. Bagels and More often offers a vegan soup and vegan desserts in their daily specials as well.
BLUE COLLAR COFFEE CO.
Blue Collar Coffee in Downtown Beloit is a great spot to enjoy specialty coffees and small bite options. While you’re there, customize your drink with oat, soy, coconut and almond milk. Be sure to stay a while, the café has a beautiful view of the Rock River. If you’re hungry, ask if they have any vegan scones, they have a great selection of rotating pastries.
Bushel & Peck’s
Bushel & Peck’s is a great stop in Downtown Beloit for delicious vegan and vegetarian options. Browse their 10,000 sq. ft. space while your meal is being prepared in their preservation kitchen. We recommend trying out their Vegetarian Picnic Sandwich and Hummus Plate, featuring locally sourced ingredients. This video walks you through their farm, kitchen, and fresh menu.
DeeDee’s Main Street Coffee
Dee Dee’s is a cozy coffee shop located on Main St. in Downtown Rockton. The owner always has lots of goodies, and caters to those wanting a vegan sweet treat. Enjoy their vegan smoothies, or start your day with a breakfast item like vegan energy bars or pastries. While you visit, look around the shop for home decor items to purchase.
G5 Brewing Company
G5 Brewing in Beloit has a relaxing atmosphere for enjoying a cold craft beer as well as lunch or dinner. Their upscale menu features a plant-based Impossible Burger topped with lettuce, tomato, and red onion. They are well known for their pizza, which can be customized if you ask your server!
Hatley’s Pub
If you’re looking for a juicy burger for lunch or dinner, try out Hatley’s Pub in Downtown Beloit! Their Veggie Black Bean Burger is delicious and its served with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and onion. All their burgers are locally sourced and fresh, so you know you’re getting the best meal.
Lucy’s #7 Burger Bar
Lucy’s #7 Burger Bar is a Smashburger restaurant Downtown Beloit, and their Veggie-licious burger is out of this world! It comes served with two smashed vegetable and black bean patties layered by pepper jack cheese and topped with sautéed julienne vegetables and chipotle aioli. Get it with their house made pub chips or sweet potato fries.
Shorty’s Kitchen
For a delicious home-style meal, head to Shorty’s Kitchen in South Beloit! They offer a special vegan menu featuring items like the Beyond Sloppy Joes, Beer Brat, Italian Sausage, and Hummus & Veggies, among others. Additionally, they have a gluten-free menu, so there’s something for everyone! Everything is prepared fresh and made to order and the owner is willing to veganize anything on the menu!
The Rock Bar & Grill
If you’re looking for great food with a view of the Rock River, The Rock Bar & Grill is a good choice. Try their vegetarian combo platter, which includes mozzarella sticks, jalapeño poppers, and breaded mushrooms. For your main course, pick from their variety of salads and easily make it fit your vegetarian or vegan needs!
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Best Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurants in Beloit for Ethnic Fare
Tilley’s Pizza House
Tilley’s Pizza House has a long-running history in Beloit of almost 70 years! Try an appetizer or two like their breaded mushrooms or soup, and pair it with your meal. Their unique Pizza Salads are a good vegan and vegetarian option, as it is chopped lettuce and diced tomatoes along with your choice of pizza toppings. If you can’t resist ordering their mouthwatering pizza, customize it to the way you like!
truk’t
Craving a delicious margarita and a bite to eat? Swing by truk’t! Most of their starters and sides are vegan or vegetarian-friendly. They’re famous for their street tacos, so don’t miss the Charred Brussels taco, featuring charred brussels sprouts, crispy onion straws, smoky morita salsa, and garlic aioli. Their refreshing salads are also worth a try.
Velvet Buffalo Modern Italian
For an upscale dining experience with an Italian twist, Velvet Buffalo is the perfect spot! They offer a variety of appetizers and other dishes that cater to vegans and vegetarians As their menu changes with seasons, you can always look forward to new dishes. Many ingredients are locally sourced, making it a great farm-to-table experience.
Zen Sushi & Grill
You’ll be sure to find dishes that are vegan and vegetarian at Zen Sushi! There are plenty of options, ranging from appetizers, to soup and salads, sushi rolls, and more. Ask your server if you can customize a sushi roll to make it fit your vegetarian and vegan needs!
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Beloit has a huge Mexican food scene, and vegetarians can find a delicious fajita or burrito almost anywhere in the city! In fact, find them all on our Taco Trail.
Best Vegetarian & vegan Restaurants in Beloit for upscale Options
Merrill & Houston’s Steak Joint
Looking to get fancy? You may typically avoid restaurants with “steak and seafood” in the name, but be sure to make a reservation at Merrill & Houston’s Steak Joint to try the Wild Mushroom Ravioli, described as stuffed pillows with asparagus and tomatoes sautéed in a basil and garlic butter sauce.
The Butterfly Club
The Butterfly Club has a rich history in Beloit, with over 100 years of service, serving up classic Wisconsin supper club meals. If you’re in the mood for something upscale, give their Vegetable Stir Fry a try. It’s served with a tasty oriental glazed veggie mix over chef’s rice.
