Vegetarian Dining in Lafayette

Five Mile Eatery, Market and Co-Op is a buzzing cafe and market is excellent for a casual vegetarian lunch. Choose from gourmet salads or seedy toasts featuring farm-fresh eggs. Everything is locally sourced from small-batch producers. They also have yummy pastries, baked goods, and kombucha to wash it down.

Since expanding into a more prominent location, Scratch has begun offering extended hours and menu options. Regarded as having one of the best veggie burgers in town, according to locals, Scratch's veggie patties are made in-house with local ingredients. If burgers aren't your thing, try the lunch burrito: Turmeric rice, Havarti, cauliflower, Russian, chili, slaw, and your choice of protein.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of India at NJOY Curry Masala. The menu offers an entire vegetarian section, including curries, lentil dishes, and vegetable biryanis. The head chef has over 16 years of experience in the kitchen. Try the palak paneer—homemade cheese cubes cooked in a creamed spinach puree served over rice.

Thai With Love is a cozy pocket of a restaurant offers some of the most popular Thai food in town. Most dishes can be customized with tofu to make vegetarian, but don't stop there. Try the fried tofu appetizer and pineapple fried rice, or choose from four stir-fried noodle dishes that are all vegetarian. Don't sleep on the panang curry with tofu.

Baba Kabab offers a variety of Turkish dishes that are vegetarian-friendly. Try an assortment of appetizers such as borek—a savory pastry filled with cheese and spinach—or vegetarian stuffed grape leaves and, of course, hummus. Moving on to the main course, satisfy your cravings with veggie kebabs or lentil soup.

Choose from an assortment of vegetarian appetizers, including burrata, caprese, asiago spinach artichoke dip, and fried mozzarella at Jim Deggy's. The new downtown pizza joint also offers a plethora of salads, including Greek, Caesar, and Caprese. Vegetarian pizzas include classic cheese, margarita, veggie, quattro formaggi, and Caprese.

Park Bistro is a romantic neighborhood spot is nestled on the edge of the Saint Street neighborhood. They offer dinner, breakfast, and brunch service with great cocktails. Brunch is where their dishes shine. Most sides are vegetarian, so one could load up and create a satisfying meal from roasted beets, crispy Brussels, and cheddar biscuits. Or try the risotto balls, lemon ricotta pancakes, or black-eyed pea toast.