Downtown Baltimore holds two very different veg destinations. The Land of Kush is the city's award-winning, fully vegan soul food institution — vegan crab cakes, rib tips, and collards that have earned national attention since 2011. A few blocks east, Cazbar serves an extensive Turkish vegetarian mezes spread in an ornate dining room, with traditionally poured Turkish coffee and weekend belly dancing.
Vegan Soul Food
All Veg
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Baltimore's award-winning vegan soul food institution since 2011 — hearty, fully plant-based plates that convert skeptics
What to order:
Vegan Maryland crab cakes, barbecue rib tips, collard greens, mac and cheese
Last verified: July 2026
Turkish
Veg-Friendly
$$
Ornate Turkish restaurant with 150+ dishes and weekend belly dancing
What to order:
Vegetarian mezes platter, Turkish coffee, pide
Last verified: May 2026