Vinaigrette
2201 College Ave., 512/852-8791
Southwestern mini-chain features an array of salads, soups, and botanical cocktails.
The fun, gay uncle of the Red River bar and live music scene, Cheer Ups is one of the most cheerful, inviting, and beloved venues on the block. Featuring random rainbow art, unicorns, and funkiness all around, the vegan bar serves a creative blend of cocktails (kale lime gingerita), as well as local beers, organic teas, and kombucha on tap. Outside, the limestone-dressed stage remains home to a variety of eclectic events, from crafts nights to karaoke, Peaches to John Legend.
900 Red River
The brick-and-mortar on E. Cesar Chavez closed at the end of 2022, but its popular vegan offerings live on at this food truck.
2908 Fruth, 737/357-9522
Serving a whopping variety of sushi and a small selection of Japanese appetizers, this restaurant features fine fish and friendly service.
2905 San Gabriel St. #200, 512/795-8593