Enter places like Avo with its deliciously confusing chocolate avocado tart (and sustainable metal straws); and the soul-food vegan restaurant, Vege-licious, with its intrepid vegan version of a Philly cheesesteak. Gone are the days when healthy food in Nashville was simply tolerable. The city is now at the point where nearly every vegan spot is at least trying its hand at a plant-based version of Nashville hot chicken — and with surprisingly good results.

AVO is the culinary jewel in the crown of a new, mindful-lifestyle district called OneCity; as such, it offers decadent vegan options, a generous afternoon happy hour, and a thoughtful waitstaff trained to offer helpful information for those with specific nutritional needs. On sunny days, diners can enjoy a locally sourced afternoon meal just minutes from downtown, and top it off with a game of volleyball on a court just off the restaurant’s patio.

While Avo is no longer strictly raw vegan like when it first opened, this popular eatery still prepares 100% delicious food using 100% plant-based ingredients. The menu offers a wide variety of inventive bowls, sandwiches, wraps and salads, plus there are plenty of thoughtful kosher and gluten-free offerings available. Avo also features a surprisingly robust cocktail, beer and wine menu to accompany your meal.

If you’re looking for light, healthy, seasonal vegan food in a cute spot, Avo is the place to be. Located in a trendy shipping container village inside new-age development OneC1ty, Avo is airy, modern and earthy all at once. The menu features produce from local growers such as Lauren Palmer of Bloomsbury Farm and Jeffrey Orkin of Greener Roots Farm, Nashville’s first large-scale hydroponic venture.

Their objective at AVO is to meet you where you are, and they endeavor to provide their community with approachable, delicious, and inclusive plant-based foods and beverages. Their balanced approach to eating begins with acquiring the highest quality plant-based products so that they may provide an ever-changing yet nourishing experience to their guests. Their menu is Kosher-certified and 100% plant-based, with gluten-free, organic, and locally sourced options whenever feasible.

If you’re searching for gluten-free restaurants in Nashville that combine creativity, flavor, and safety, AVO in West End is a dream come true. AVO is not only fully plant-based, but they also boast a 100% gluten-free fryer. Yes, you heard that right: celiacs can enjoy deep-fried goodies like the battered cauliflower buffalo bites (my absolute favorite) and truly gluten-free French fries without fear of cross-contamination.

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★ 4.6Even though more restaurants have taken to having a veggie burger on their menu, a visit to AVO is necessary for anyone trying to experience something more than a frozen patty made of random processed vegetables. Alongside an entirely Vegan set of options is a lentil-walnut patty version of the classic burgers we all love. Get your grub on and even order a drink, AVO has tons of options that all sound scrumptious.

Avocado is another one of the plant based breakfast spots in Nashville.The menu here is 100% plant based, and includes a variety of gluten free offerings that are all organic and locally sourced ingredients. On the menu try the breakfast burrito with a walnut chorizo and tofu scramble, heart of palm avocado toast, a sweet and savory French toast served on rosemary garlic bread with maple aioli.

Avo takes the vegan dining experience to new heights with its unique blend of raw and cooked dishes, all served in a sleek, contemporary setting. This restaurant stands out for those who appreciate a touch of elegance in their dining experience. Avo’s menu celebrates organic and seasonal ingredients, demonstrating that plant-based food can be both healthful and satisfying.

When it opened in Charlotte Pike’s OneC1ty complex in 2015, Avo became Nashville’s first fully vegan restaurant. Every morsel on the menu, from the kimchi spring rolls to the raw pad Thai to the avocado margarita, is plant-based and naturally gluten-free. Leave room for one of the specialty desserts, which include a chocolate tart and a dairy-free cheesecake.

Avo started off serving primarily raw food but has since expanded to include prepared meals as well. Some of the delicious options on their menu include cauliflower steak, lentil-walnut burgers, and cheese boards. Along with a wide range of organic, biodynamic, gluten-free, and/or additive-free bar options, Avo also serves homemade draft kombucha.

Avo began as a raw-only restaurant but has transformed into cooked food as well. Their menu includes fantastic options such as a cheese board appetizer, a Lentil-Walnut Burger, and Cauliflower Steak. Avo also has housemade draft kombucha as well as a large selection of organic, biodynamic, gluten-free, and/or additive-free bar offerings.

Avo dishes up raw and cooked vegan appetizers and entrées- perfect for a post-weekend detox or nutritious break from campus food. I love the kimchi spring rolls, but lately the cauliflower “steak” has been calling my name!. Avo patrons can also choose from zoodle dishes, miso-peanut butter apples, sesame popcorn, and avocado toast.

Avo is upscale vegan dining at its finest, and their incredible attention to detail when it comes to ingredients surely makes it one of the best vegan restaurants in Nashville. Everything on the menu is plant-based and naturally gluten-free, which makes enjoying a healthy meal at this swanky hotspot stress-free for strict vegans.

Their upscale environment and clever menu items, all affordably-priced, make Avo feel just like any other restaurant in Music City, but healthier. Try the Lentil-Walnut Burger, or their Zucchini Pasta, made with Zoodles and an almond ricotta in a lemon vinaigrette. Save room for the Chocolate Avocado Tart — trust us.

Avo goes beyond the standard plant-based options and tries to locally and sustainably source ingredients wherever possible. In addition to their completely plant-based menu, Avo has kosher, gluten-free and raw options. The menu offers raw pad-thai made from kelp noodles, cauliflower steaks and lion's mane crab cakes.

It’s not just about replacing non-vegan ingredients with alternatives—Avo brings creativity to vegan cuisine. With a diverse menu featuring raw and gluten-free options, it’s a great spot for fresh, inventive dishes. This place gets super busy, so either make a reservation or show up early and be prepared to wait.

With a name that is short for avocado, AVO is an upscale vegan restaurant that serves both raw and cooked plant-based dishes. There’s a focus on healthy fare, and they posted a pledge on social media to “make eating vegan fun”. That mission has been accomplished!

Avo may only be open six days a week, but that’s not hurting its popularity one bit. This spot is Nashville’s first vegan-only restaurant, and business has been going strong since 2015. The menu has a good selection of seasonal, raw, and cooked vegan dishes.

A new favorite in town, the Avo Margarita uses tequila Resposado, fresh avocado, lime, and cilantro. The creamy libation is completed with agave and house-made orange dust. $123 C1TY Ave, Nashville, TN 37209; eatavo.com | Photo Ron Manville

3 City Ave #200, Nashville, TN 37209A creative little spot tucked back into a village of businesses made of shipping containers!. Their whole-foods menu features many raw dishes (cooked ones too) that are globally inspired.

At Avo, we work with other sustainable businesses and local farms to source the finest plant-based ingredients in an effort to feed our community the most health-promoting foods on the planet.

AVO: Located in the OneC1ty complex, AVO serves cooked and raw vegan dishes with an emphasis on gluten-free and locally sourced ingredients. It is perhaps best known for its avocado margarita.

All plant-based, rotating seasonal soups like Creamy of Mushroom & Wild Rice and more!. Dining room is open, and you can also order online. Does your business have some savory soup options?

For my last meal after 3 days in Nashville, I wandered over to AVO. It’s a vegan restaurant using seasonal and local plant ingredients to create healthy, satisfying, and nourishing dishes.

Avo is a great location for raw and cooked vegan foods alike. The restaurant always has tasty seasonal and complex dishes that encourage healthy living.

Hank said, “Order the bread.” His mom said, “Get a charcuterie board.” Both were right. I also devoured my perfect bowl of fettuccine.