Personal finance network WalletHub revealed the best cities in the United States for vegetarians and vegans. Analysts compared the 100 biggest cities in the country based on data covering 15 key metrics of vegetarian- and vegan-friendliness. These metrics include cost of groceries, variety of restaurants serving meatless options and most farmers markets and CSA programs per capita.
Top 10 Vegetarian- and Vegan-Friendliest Cities
- New York City
- Portland, Ore.
- Orlando, Fla.
- San Francisco
- Los Angeles
- Seattle
- Washington, D.C.
- Scottsdale, Ariz.
- Miami
- San Diego
The top 10 cities with the least vegetarian and vegan options in descending order are North Las Vegas, Nev.; San Bernardino, Calif.; Oklahoma City; Stockton, Calif.; Henderson, Nev.; Baton Rouge, La.; Tulsa, Okla.; Fresno, Calif.; Toledo, Ohio; and Greensboro, N.C.
Miami topped the list for most vegetable nurseries per capita, with Newark, N.J., coming in last place. The city with the highest percentage of restaurants serving vegan options is Orlando, Fla., with Chicago offering the least.
For a complete list of the rankings and full methodology, visit the website.
Read This Next
#TrazeeTravel
Insta FeedAirlines
Nov 5, 2026JetBlue Launches New Service to Colombia
Last month, JetBlue launched daily, non-stop service between Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Cali, Colombia (CLO), as well as new daily, non-stop service between Fort Lauderdale and Barranquilla, Colombia (BAQ). The two new services build upon the airline’s pre-existing service to Cartagena (CTG) and Medellín (MDE).
Sponsored Content
The Province That Surrounds Seoul — And Outshines It
Skip the Seoul Crowds. The Real Korea is in Gyeonggi.
Destinations / Europe
Nov 5, 2026Delano London to Open in 2027
Delano London will officially open in early 2027, overlooking Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park.
Destinations / North America
Nov 4, 2026Where Can You Find North America’s Largest Piano Festival?
North America’s largest piano festival will take place in Kalamazoo, Michigan, April 27–May 9, 2027.
Sponsored Content
Taiwan: Whatever Your Pleasure
Taiwan’s wealth of offerings ensures travelers find destinations, activities and amenities to suit all interests.
Destinations / North America
Nov 4, 2026Where Can You Find the Mai Tai Mile?
Stay at Kona Village on the Big Island of Hawai’i and you may think your experience consists solely of private, residential-style luxury and perhaps the occasional fresh pineapple, but Rosewood Resort has something else a little special. More specifically, Kona Village has its very own Mai Tai Mile, where guests can find four unique and different takes on the Mai Tai. Each distinct drink is inspired by its setting and comes with its own story.
ShareThis