The Best Vegan Spots In Austin

There are a lot of things we love about Community Vegan, a food truck on East 11th Street specializing in plant-based comfort foods. But the fact that the menu has not one, but two varieties of fried mushrooms gave us at least a couple of reasons to revisit.

Start with a few bite-sized pieces of crispy lion’s mane or oyster mushrooms, then work your way through the menu of healthy-ish versions of comfort food favorites, like a cauliflower-based fried “chicken” sandwich. Head to Community Vegan before an evening of drinks at Nickel City across the street. Read more...

The Black Kitchen Series: Listen to “The Veganization of Soul Food” with Marlon Rison & Folami Geter.

The Black Kitchen Initiative exists to celebrate, uplift, and preserve the legacy of Black food by breaking down the barriers that keep Black voices and cooking out of the American culinary pantheon. The initiative began in 2020, with the support of our partners at the LEE Initiative and Southern Restaurants for Racial Justice (SRRJ), and seeks to connect Black restaurateurs to tangible resources that support the long-term health of their establishments. Black cuisine, culture, and businesses have made an indelible mark on the best parts of America; we hope that the Black Kitchen Initiative plays a small role in uplifting and showcasing that vibrant legacy.

Listen to season two, episode 4 of the Black Kitchen Series Listen here…

Community Vegan co-owners Marlon Rison and Ericka Dotson feed the community through their food truck in East Austin.

The eatery commits to increasing food access to communities of color and neighbors experiencing homelessness by providing vegan comfort fare. Amplifying its mission of providing healthy fare without sacrificing taste, Community Vegan plans to expand its menu to include Central Texas' favorite obsession — barbecue. Read more…

80+ Black-Owned Restaurants & Food Trucks in Austin

One way to show solidarity with the Black community is by ordering from Black-owned businesses, which is why we’ve put together this list of Austin’s Black-owned restaurants.

Also consider donating to organizations fighting for racial justice—like the Austin Justice Coalition, the ACLU, NAACP, Black Visions Collective, and Reclaim The Block. Read more…

Community Vegan makes veganism accessible for all through familiar, savory bites

The sweet aroma of Community Vegan’s savory comfort bites has drawn onlookers to the bustling East Austin food truck. The micro-eatery has become a popular food spot in the East Austin Cultural District with dishes such as oyster mushroom wing baskets, beer-battered cauliflower chicken sandwiches, avocado bites and the truck's signature Read more…

Here's Five Black Owned Vegan Restaurants In Austin

The topic of eating healthy has been on the forefront of our community for quite some time. Within each generation that passes, our culture begins to influence and redefine vegan cuisine. Whether you’re fully converted to vegan or just need a break from the chicken and steak. Here are five Black- owned vegan restaurants in Austin that care about us living longer. Read more…

East 11th Street

Spread across a square block or two near East 11th and Lydia street perches this vibrant food truck hub strewn with murals and a whopping 10 or so game-changing kitchens bound to delight the whole crew.

The unique lineup includes the island-style Tony’s Jamaican Food, Detroit-inspired Delray Cafe inside Nickel City, Micklethwait Craft Meats’ Texas-style barbecue, Cosmic Taco for “out of this world” tacos, and the aptly titled vegan joint, Community Vegan. Read more…