2nd Slate of Official ‘TVD Recommendations’

Publication #7

The Vegan Digest (TVD) continues to observe market participants in the vegan community and beyond. TVD samples and extensively reviews online publications about hospitality, consumer goods, and service-based companies. As TVD continues to monitor new market entrants and observe market participants transition away from the vegan industry, it’s clear that a dedication to quality products, pricing to be competitive, and familiar product development, is the best way to maintain consumer demand.

Alexis Gauthier & Gauthier Group

As a Michelin-starred, world-renowned restaurant, Gauthier Soho offers plant-based creations during each service in the heart of London’s Soho. Well known for over a decade of award-winning service and fine dining, in 2021 “Gauthier Soho” became one of the most prominent classical French establishments to transition to an entirely plant-based menu, led by the conviction of Chef Alexis Gauthier. Gauthier Soho is supported by the larger Gauthier Group, with composite entities such as “123V” and “Studio Gauthier” that espouse similar values and a dedication to quality. As of March 2026, “Gauthier Soho” officially earns a ‘TVD Recommendation’ status.

Q1 2025 Market Presence Recognition from TVD Selections

As of March 2026, Wild & The Moon is a fast-casual restaurant with multiple locations in Paris. This fully vegan restaurant offers sandwiches, bowls, pastries, smoothies, cold-pressed juices, coffees, and more. Menu items are made fresh-to-order or prepackaged for grab-and-go. Expect high-quality, seasonal ingredients at Wild & The Moon.
 
As of March 2026, Land & Monkeys is a fast-casual restaurant with multiple locations in Paris. This is a fully vegan pastry shop that also offers sandwiches and various additional entrees. Pastries and other menu items are made with high-quality ingredients at the Land & Monkeys restaurants in Paris, Bordeaux, and other cities in Europe.
 
As of March 2026, Mildreds opened in 1988 and has since been a pioneer for delicious, chef-crafted plant-based dishes. The Vegan Digest loves Mildreds and its sister concept, Mallow, for their classic staples, such as breakfast entrees that rival any others in London, as well as their unique, more original creations. Expect to enjoy brunch, lunch, dinner, or happy hour menus at Mildreds or Mallow. Their restaurants are located in the London neighborhoods of Soho, King’s Cross, Camden, Covent Garden, Victoria, Borough Market, and Canary Wharf, with plans to expand beyond London.
 
As of March 2026, Purezza is “proud to use only the freshest locally-sourced ingredients in their dishes, creating a menu that is bursting with flavor and innovation.” Purezza is “committed to offering delicious, innovative vegan food that is accessible to everyone, whether you’re gluten-free or not, having developed specialty regular and gluten-free doughs.” Purezza restaurants are located in Brighton (Kemptown), London (Camden), and Manchester (Northern Quarter), with a history of market presence elsewhere. The Vegan Digest expects you to enjoy Purezza’s brunch, lunch, or dinner menu options.
 
As of March 2026, Next Level Burger and Veggie Grill are two legacy brands that have since merged while maintaining distinct operating brands. Their respective menus offer a variety of comfort foods such as burgers, wraps, mac n’ cheese, vegetable dishes, desserts, tailored seasonal menu items, and more. They have locations in Boston, Los Angeles, NYC, Seattle, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Denver, Austin, and more.
 
As of March 2026, Plant Power Fast Food is a fun and retro-branded burger chain of fast-casual restaurants that offers plant-based burgers, fries, and milkshakes. Expect quick-service breakfast options for hashbrowns, breakfast burritos, breakfast bagels, and various “egg-and-cheese” croissants or muffins, along with even more fully plant-based menu items. This includes highly creative dessert menu items such as cheesecakes, pies, cookies, blizzards, milkshakes, soft-serve ice cream, ice cream sundaes, floats, and more. The brand has locations in San Diego, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and more.
 
As of March 2026, Mr. Charlie’s is self-described as able to prove that “fast food can be ethical, joyful, and full of purpose.” They expect, “through sustainability, community impact, and commitment to fun, that their restaurant brand challenges norms, creates demand, and aspires to impact the conversation on what fast food can and should be.” Mr. Charlie’s offers breakfast muffins, tater tots, burgers, chick’n nuggets, fries, desserts, and more. They have locations in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and more.
 
As of March 2026, HipCityVeg is a well-established restaurant operator, having previously operated quick-service restaurants in NYC, D.C., and its founding city of Philadelphia. As part of Marquis & Co., HipCityVeg was founded by Nicole Marquis with an emphasis on nutritional content as well as deliciousness. Most HipCityVeg restaurants are located in Center City Philadelphia, Greater Philadelphia, and the District of Columbia. With a focus on quality ingredients, HipCityVeg offers indulgent menu items such as Philly hoagies, burgers, chick’n sandwiches, chick’n nuggets, snack wraps, salads, fries, milkshakes, and more.
 
As of March 2026, PLNT Burger (pronounced ‘Plant’ Burger) is an extensive slate of quick-service and dine-in ‘burger joint’ style restaurants. With locations in the District of Columbia, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and New York, the founders and operators of PLNT Burger have created a fun brand with a ‘quality of ingredients’ appeal. Expect delicious menu items such as cheeseburgers, chick’n sandwiches, chick’n nuggets, fries, milkshakes, and more entirely vegan options.
 
As of March 2026, Le Botaniste is a health-conscious, delicious, fresh-food, fully vegan, quick-service restaurant concept. Personnel at Le Botaniste, or “botanists,” serve you from a readily observable hot bar of prepared main and side dishes. The concept offers a mature feel with a very casual, very relaxed environment that allows for those of legal age to enjoy their selection of natural wines. Le Botaniste has many locations in Manhattan and also has a presence in Brussels and Ghent, Belgium, where the concept was conceived.
 
As of March 2026, Jajaja Mexicana offers authentic Mexican food with a chef-crafted, natural, plant-based approach. Jajaja restaurants provide a welcoming atmosphere and typically include a bar area that offers classic cocktails, margaritas, and more. Jajaja Mexicana dishes are “Mexican dishes, if animal-based products were never part of the history of Mexican cuisine.” Some of their signature dishes substitute meats for other whole-food ingredients, at times transforming the dish, while many of their dishes are naturally vegan and traditional. Jajaja Mexicana has many restaurant locations in New York City and touts an expanding presence beyond NYC.
 
As of March 2026, Greens and Grains has established a branded chain of plant-based restaurants serving several cities in New Jersey, with expansions into Pennsylvania and beyond. Expect plant-based sandwiches, hoagies, wraps, pitas, salads, chili stews, chick’n tenders, fries, warm bowls, fruit bowls, smoothies, cold-pressed juices, cakes, cookies, and more at Greens and Grains.
 
As of March 2026, Slutty Vegan is an original quick-service restaurant concept that offers burgers, fries, sandwiches, desserts, and more. Founded in Atlanta, Slutty Vegan has multiple locations in Georgia. As it navigates expansion into the New York City and Baltimore area markets, and gradually westward beyond the East Coast of the United States, expect Slutty Vegan to continue to offer delicious plant-based burgers, fries, and more.
 
As of March 2026, City Roots Hospitality is a New York City restaurant group dedicated to redefining plant-based dining through a diverse collection of unique concepts. Founded by Chef Guy Vaknin, the group’s mission is to provide exceptional, conscious dining experiences that prioritize sustainability without sacrificing flavor. Their portfolio includes a wide array of globally inspired vegan and kosher-certified restaurants.
 
As of March 2026, Overthrow Hospitality remains a mission-driven, award-winning plant-based restaurant and bar group led by proprietor Ravi Derossi. The group is committed to plant-forward dining with decades of history in New York City’s East Village. Their portfolio features acclaimed brands such as Avant Garden, Cadence, and Ladybird, alongside newer restaurants such as Soda Club.
 
As of March 2026, PLANTA is a leading plant-based hospitality group with a presence in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2016 by Chief Executive Officer, Steven Salm and Executive Chef David Lee, the organization operates several distinct concepts, including the flagship PLANTA, the Asian-inspired PLANTA Queen, and the Latin-rooted PLANTA Cocina. The group has operated its restaurant concepts in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, D.C., Toronto, and many more major cities.