Austin's Best Veggie Burgers

Austin is known for its live music and food scene, and that includes a solid lineup of veggie burgers. Here’s where to find the best ones in town.

1. Bouldin Creek Cafe

Bouldin Creek Cafe has been serving vegetarian and vegan food for over two decades. Their Veggie Royale is the standout: a secret-recipe patty on grilled ciabatta with all the fixings, made with local tomatoes. Add avocado and chipotle-pecan pesto to make it even better.

Bouldin Creek Cafe, 1900 S. 1st St., Austin, TX 78704

2. Wholly Cow

Wholly Cow is known for its beef burgers, but the vegan options hold their own. The Texas Tempeh Burger is the one to get, with a satisfying texture and real flavor, served with crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and Veganaise. Wholly Cow also keeps separate prep areas for vegan and vegetarian food, so cross-contamination isn’t a concern.

Wholly Cow, 3010 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78704

3. Mr. Natural

For Tex-Mex flavor, Mr. Natural’s Burger Boss delivers: a homemade soy patty with sauteed onions and mushrooms, avocado, cheese, and all the usual veggie fixings. Skip the cheese or ask for Daiya vegan cheese to make it vegan. Get a side of mole fries while you’re at it.

Mr. Natural, 1901 E. Cesar Chavez St. Austin, TX 78702

4. Kerbey Lane

Kerbey Lane has been a local comfort-food favorite for years. Their Veggie Burger starts with a Dr. Praeger’s patty, grilled and served on a brioche bun, topped with Credo’s cashew queso for a Texas twist. Order it with a side of sweet potato fries.

Kerbey Lane, Multiple Locations in Austin (South Austin, University, Central Austin),
San Marcos and San Antonio

5. Magnolia Cafe

Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Magnolia Cafe is a good option for late-night bites. They offer seven veggie burger options, and you can sub in a Beyond Meat patty on any of them. The Voodoo Blue veggie burger uses voodoo spices and blue cheese for a Louisiana-style twist, and the Jalapeno Cheese Veggie Burger with avocado brings more heat. Whatever you’re craving, Magnolia Cafe covers it, morning to night.

Magnolia Cafe, 1920 S. Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78704

6. The Beer Plant

No list of Austin veggie burgers would be complete without The Beer Plant’s Cowboy Burger: a beet and shiitake mushroom patty topped with fresh veggies and guacamole, served on a toasted bun with hand-cut fries.

The Beer Plant, 3110 Windsor Rd., Austin, TX 78703

Whether you’re vegetarian, vegan, or just curious about plant-based options, these six spots are a good place to start next time you’re in Austin.

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