Let's be honest. Fargo is not the most vegan-friendly city. In fact, North Dakota is considered one of the worst US states for vegans.
However, if you know where to look, finding vegan eats in Fargo-Moorhead is not only possible, but can be delicious too.
In this article, we're listing the best places to find vegan food in Fargo, along with a Fargo shopping guide for the best supermarkets to find vegan essentials.
Note: Currently there is no 100% vegan restaurant in Fargo. All restaurants featured below contain either vegan dishes or the ability to veganize a meal.
Best Vegan Food in Fargo
1. Wurst Bier Hall
- Best for: vegan brats and beers
- Location: Cityscapes Plaza, 630 1st Ave N, Fargo, ND
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Wurst Bier Hall is one of our favorite vegan-friendly restaurants in Fargo-Moorhead. The German-themed Bier Hall has two locations in the Fargo area, but you'll want to visit the Downtown location where you'll find a separate vegan menu (you might need to ask for this as they don't always hand it out).
On their vegan menu, you'll find brats made from your choice of Field Roast or Beyond sausages, pretzel bites, and vegan sauces. Of course, you can't visit Wurst without getting the famous vegan soft pretzel! If you're looking for something a bit heartier, the Bahn Mi with Field Roast sausage is one of their specialties. This sandwich is served with skinny fries and is sure to fill you up. Sweet potato fries are also available and are a great choice for those looking for something on the lighter side.
Wurst Bier Hall is a great restaurant to go to when you're looking for vegan food options and beer. With plenty of vegan options on their menu, you won't be disappointed.
2. Bernbaum's
- Best for: vegan brunch
- Location: 402 Broadway N, Fargo, ND
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Bernbaum's is a unique and quirky restaurant located in downtown Fargo. They offer a few vegan options, such as the Vegan Lox's Bagel Plate, Vegan Reuben the Mushroom, Turnip, and Soybean Soup of the Day. The bagels and focaccia are vegan, and our favorite was the vegan Reuben which is served with beets on slices of crunchy bread.
The best time to visit Berbaum's is for breakfast or brunch as their menu is very "brunchy" and they serve up some great local Stumbeanos bottomless coffee too. The restaurant has an old Americana diner feel that adds to its quirkiness. Whether you're looking for a quick bite or a leisurely meal, Bernbaum's is a great vegan option in Fargo.
3. Rhombus Guys
- Best for: build your own pizza
- Location: 606 Main Ave, Fargo, ND
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Craving pizza? Grand Forks-born Rhombus Guys is one of the few places in Fargo where you can get delicious vegan pizza - yes with plant-based cheese! As the restaurant specializes in build-your-own pizza they have lots of vegetarian and vegan options, like Daiya vegan cheese, seitan, Beyond sausage, marinara, BBQ sauce, and Thai peanut sauce you can add to your pizza. They also offer a gluten-free crust option as well as a thin vegan crust, so everyone can find something to enjoy.
And don't forget to grab a seat on the rooftop during the summer months for a great place to hang out and enjoy some delicious vegan pizza.
4. Passage To India
- Best for: authentic Indian food
- Location: 855 45th St. Fargo, ND
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If you're looking for tasty Indian food in Fargo, Passage to India is our top pick. This family-run restaurant serves up traditional Indian veggie staples like Chana Masala, Aloo Gobi, and Daal, as well as some other vegan-friendly options.
Although there are a few Indian restaurants in Fargo, Passage to India is our favorite place to get delicious, authentic Indian food. Other India restaurants in Fargo include:
- India Palace
- Himalayan Yak
- Everest Tikka House (Closed)
5. Poke Bowl
- Best for: healthy bowls
- Location: 560 2nd Ave N, Fargo, ND
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In the heart of downtown Fargo is Poke Bowl (part of the Wasabi-Poke Bowl partnership), a local Asian-fusion restaurant that specializes in delicious, healthy poke bowls. You can choose from their signature bowls or create your own.
They also offer fried tofu, which is a great vegan alternative to meat. All of the ingredients are locally sourced and the flavors are out of this world. If you're looking for a healthy and delicious vegan meal, Poke Bowl is the place to go!
6. Wasabi
- Best for: authentic Japanese
- Location: 560 2nd Ave N, Fargo, ND
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Connected to Poke Bowl (you'll need to walk through Poke Bowl) is Wasabi.
Wasabi is one of the best places in Fargo to get real, delicious Japanese food. The good news is they also offer up a variety of vegan options here, so you definitely won't go hungry. You can order crispy teriyaki tofu or a variety of vegan sushi rolls.
Wash it down with some Sake and you're ready to go!
7. Drunken Noodle
- Best for: spicy pad thai
- Location: 414 Broadway N, Fargo, ND
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Drunken Noodle is a vegan-friendly Thai restaurant with dishes ranging from mild to spicy. Some of the options can get pretty hot, so if you don't like too much spice, be sure to let your server know when you order. They also have plenty of vegan-friendly options, with dishes marked as vegetarian on the menu. Just make sure to specify "no egg" as many of the veggie dishes are served with egg.
Drunken Noodle gets crowded after the bars close, so it's best to go for lunch or dinner.
8. Taco Bros
- Best for: street tacos
- Location: 460 Roberts St, Fargo, ND (Closed in Winter)
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Got a craving for Mexican street food? Taco Bros is a rustic food truck that offers vegan meat alternatives, like the spicy jackfruit or chili lentil tacos, and veggie tacos, made with black beans, white rice, mexi corn, guacamole, pico de gallo, lettuce, vegan cheese, and vegan chipotle mayo. The mexi corn can be made vegan by asking for no dairy cheese and vegan chipotle mayo.
Note that the food truck is closed in the colder months.
9. Thai Orchid
- Best for: authentic Thai food
- Location: 420 Center Ave, Moorhead, MN
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As one of the few options for vegans in the Moorhead area, Thai Orchid does an incredible job of offering vegan food on its menu which tastes delicious. The business is run by its friendly Thai family owners who have brought all the flavors, spices and tastes of Bangkok to Fargo-Moorhead.
All their dishes have the option to veganize by choosing tofu instead of meats and asking for no egg.
10. Jade Dragon
- Best for: that Pho fix
- Location: 1015 Main Ave Ste 5, Fargo, ND
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A small family-run Vietnamese restaurant in Fargo that has. a veggie-friendly section on its menu. You can find tofu curries, mock duck and noodles and veggie mixes. Of course, their Pho Rau Cai is a tofu and vegetable pho option too, so you can get that pho fix that'll make you feel like you're on the streets of Hanoi... in Fargo.
11. Sandy's Donuts
- Best for: vegan donuts
- Location: 300 Broadway North, Fargo, ND (+ West Fargo/Moorhead locations)
Sandy's Donuts has a cult following in the Fargo-Moorhead area, known for its delicious donuts. After introducing a few vegan options, they gradually increased their vegan options and now have a huge selection of vegan donuts.
If you love dairy-free, egg-free donuts - this is the place for you!
*Note on JL Beers
Fargo's JL Beers no longer offers their vegan black bean burger. This was replaced in 2022 by a vegetarian burger that contains eggs and dairy. We hope JL brings back its vegan option soon.
Fargo Supermarkets for Vegans
There are vegan options at almost all of Fargo's supermarkets. The issue, however, is there is no one great option for everything. This means, to get the most complete shopping list done, you'll want to visit 2-3 different supermarkets to check all the boxes.
These supermarkets include:
- Tochi: A small, independent hippy-style specialty grocery shop that is packed with vegan options. This is a great place to shop plastic-free when purchasing grains, beans, and herbs. Highly recommend checking this place out - the vibe alone is worth it.
- Cashwise: Has a good selection of vegan dairy and egg substitutes in the "healthy" section of the store. Cashwise also has a lot of frozen vegan foods too like pizzas, burgers, and nuggets.
- Hornbachers: You'll find an entire aisle (almost fully) dedicated to specialty plant-based foods like vegan cheeses, mock meats, and so much more.
- Natural Grocers: A great store for specialty vegan options that you won't find elsewhere in Fargo. You can get mock meats, vegan cheese, dips, plant-based roasts, and more.
- Asian and American (A&A) Supermarket: Amazing selection of ethnic foods from Indian, Thai, and Vietnamese. You'll also find fresh produce here like bok choy you won't find anywhere else in Fargo.
- Target: Has a good selection of vegan options spread out. You can find unique vegan items here like Tattooed Chef Pizzas.
Vegan Fargo Resources
- Facebook Group: FMVeg - Fargo Moorhead Vegans & Friends
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Awesome! Thanks for these suggestions.