The Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge takes place each August. The dishes below were available August 1-31, 2023. Next August, check back to this site, visit restaurants, enjoy the food, and then rate your experience online to determine the best vegan dish in the Twin Cities! When you vote, or when you post and tag us, you’re entered into prize drawings for restaurant gift cards and merch.
Barbette
1600 W Lake St, Mpls
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Challenge Dish:
Stuffed Eggplant Provencal
Zucchini, tomato, arugula and frisse
Available Hours: 4 pm to close
Book Club
5411 Penn Ave S.
Minneapolis, MN 55419
Challenge Dish:
Carrot Bao
Bun stuffed with carrots & water chestnuts, cucumber-carrot salad, spicy citrus dressing
Available Hours: 3 pm to close
Duke’s on 7
15600 MN-7
Minnetonka, MN55345
Challenge Dish:
Thai Green Curry with AcreMade Vegan Chicken
Thai green curry, coconut jasmine rice, and AcreMade vegan chicken
Available Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-close; Sat-Sun 2pm-close
Hi Flora!
2558 Lyndale Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55405
Challenge Dish:
Flora Wild Rice Burger
Wild rice, greens, carrots, mushrooms served with lemon aioli on a bun. Side of fries and beet ketchup.
Available Hours: Wed-Sun, 11 am-3 pm
J. Selby’s
169 Victoria St
St Paul, MN 55104
Challenge Dish:
Monte Cristo
Grilled vegan ham & cheese sandwich, plus spicy-sweet jam
Available Hours: Daily 11am-8pm
Muddy Tiger Indian Bistro
7015 Amundson Ave
Edina, MN 55439
Namaste Cafe
2512 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55405
Challenge Dish:
Garam Masala Summer Vegetable Farinata
Chickpeas topped with curried asparagus, squash and sweet potatoes, spiced with coconut chutney & pickled radishes.
Available Hours: All Day
Oro by Nixta
1222 NE 2nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Challenge Dish:
Chochoyotes
Potato-masa dumplings, salsa de venas, & caramelized onions
Available Hours: Dinner
Parkway Pizza
Available at the Longfellow, Northeast, St. Louis Park, and Roseville locations
4359 Minnehaha Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55406
2851 Johnson Street NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418
1909 Lexington Ave N
St Paul, MN 55113
6325 Minnetonka Blvd
St Louis Park, MN 55416
Challenge Dish:
Artichoke Dip
Toasted flatbread and artichoke dip with a touch of jalapeno
Available Hours: All Open Hours (Varies by location — check website)
Pat’s Tap
3510 Nicollet Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Challenge Dish:
Green Curry Cauliflower Dumplings
Cauliflower-lentil medallions, blistered tomatoes, green coconut-milk curry
Available Hours: All day
Pinoli
1601 W Lake St
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408
Challenge Dish:
Linguini
Braised mushrooms and cashew cream
Available Hours: Mon-Fri, 4 pm to close; Sat-Sun, 9 am to 4 pm
Pub 819
819 Mainstreet
Hopkins, MN 55343
Challenge Dish:
Portobello Mushroom Steak with Frites
Caramelized mushroom caps, roasted red potatoes with rosemary
Available Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-close; Sat-Sun 2pm-close
Reverie Cafe + Bar
1517 E 35th St
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Challenge Dish:
Carbonara Arancini
Carbonara Arancini, Lemon + Herb Frisee, Garlic Tomato Cream Sauce
Available Hours: Weekdays 11am to 4 pm; Daily 4 pm to 9 pm
Stanley’s NE Bar Room
2500 University Ave NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418
Challenge Dish:
Vegan Nachos
Corn tortilla chips, vegan cheese sauce, black beans
Available Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-close; Sat-Sun 2pm-close
Tamu Grill and Catering
1829 Riverside Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55454
Challenge Dish:
Coconut-Curry Rice
Available Hours: Fri-Sun, 3 pm to 8 pm
The Block Food + Drink
7007 Walker St, St Louis Park
St Louis Park, MN 55426
Challenge Dish:
Vegan Juicy Lucy
AcreMade burger patty, vegan mozzarella, avocado spread + more
Available Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-close; Sat-Sun 2pm-close
The Howe Daily Kitchen & Bar
3675 Minnehaha Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Challenge Dish:
Spicy BBQ Cauliflower Rice Bowl
Spiced cauliflower, cauliflower rice, cucumber + more
Available Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-close; Sat-Sun 2pm-close
Tiny Diner
1024 E 38th St
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Challenge Dish:
Poblano Pepper Green Pozole
Hominy, radish, cilantro and tortilla
Available Hours: All day
Tori Ramen
603 7th St W
St Paul, MN 55102
Challenge Dish:
Vegan Birria Ramen
Seared pumpkin, white bok choy, Hmong cilantro
Available Hours: Sun-Mon 5pm-10pm, Tues closed, Wed-Thurs 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-2am
Star Bar & Bistro was also previously listed as a competitor, but withdrew before Aug. 1 due to construction. We apologize for any inconvenience.