Fremont: Seattle's Quirky And Colorful Vegan Paradise (2025 Guide)

Written by Darby Bundy and Lindsey Oosterhoff

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Fremont is a must-visit neighborhood when you’re in Seattle.

From vintage clothing shops to eclectic music venues, award-winning breweries and restaurants and a waterfront bike trail, it’s got something for just about everyone. And luckily for us, Fremont is a vegan food paradise.

Fremont’s year-round Sunday Market features many vegan-friendly vendors, plus tons of vintage clothing, home decor and other great finds.

Before we get into the main reason you’re likely here - finding the top vegan food in Fremont - let me share a few fun things to do and see in Fremont if it’s your first time, or if it’s been a while!

GETTING TO FREMONT

Parking can be difficult, as hardly any businesses have their own parking lot and you’re limited to street or residential parking. But, there are plenty of other ways to get here! We suggest these alternatives:

• Bus Route 40 from Downtown, Ballard, or Northgate. N 36th St & Dayton Ave N is the perfect stop to get off in Fremont.

• Uber or Lyft

• Bike via the Burke-Gilman trail! Rent a Jump bike (through Uber) or another pay-as-you-go bike share, or rent bikes for the whole day or weekend from Recycled Cycles which includes helmets. Downtown Fremont is pretty flat, as is the Burke-Gilman trail, so it’s a pretty easy ride, especially if you’re riding electric or hybrid. The trail runs through Fremont and is located just 2 blocks South of the main drag, N 36th Street - so you’re super close to all the action.

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THINGS TO DO AND SEE IN FREMONT

Here are some fun things to do the next time you’re in Fremont, otherwise known as the “center of the universe”.

• Explore the Fremont Vintage Mall

• Visit the amazing plant shops

• Rock out at the music venues

• Pay a visit to the Troll

• Walk, jog, or pedal along the Canal via the Burke-Gilman trail

• Picnic and scenery at Gasworks Park (the Burke-Gilman goes here!)

• Browse the Fremont Sunday Market

• Cruise Lake Union in a hot tub boat

Once you’ve said hi to the troll, browsed the local shops, and bought a new house plant, you’ve undoubtedly worked up an appetite.

So let’s get to the food!

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Want to save all these places in your back pocket?

Download the Let’s Discover App and follow my Seattle Vegan Adventure Map to easily access all of these recommendations in one easy-to-use map!

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Vegan-Friendly Restaurants In Fremont

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Vital Vegan Bistro

This fully vegan cafe makes delicious breakfast sandwiches, salads, smoothies, acai bowls, toasts, pastas, and so much more. Their menu is huge and they even offer locally made Frankie & Jo's vegan and gluten-free ice cream, which they can blend up into a milkshake!

Drink offerings range from coffee, matcha, kombucha, sodas, and more, so you'll definitely have a hard time choosing.

Whether you're looking for a fresh, healthy meal or want to indulge a bit, Vital Vegan is the spot.

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Kamakura Japanse Cuisine and Sushi

Kamakura has the vegan sushi rolls of your dreams - from saucy, fried, and fully loaded creations to more healthful classics. The quiet and relaxed atmosphere makes it a great spot for a date night or lunch with a friend.

Try the popular Avocuddle Roll, which features Tofu crab meat, cucumber, fried asparagus with avocado on top with vegan unagi sauce and sweet mayo sauce. 

Another stand-out vegan roll is called Google It - vegan tuna, cucumber, kanpyo, pickled radish, avocado with grilled onion on top, finished with furikake, onion flake and sweet mayo sauce. This roll packs in an explosion of flavors that puts a standard sushi roll to shame! 

For a side dish, the seaweed salad is slightly sweet and has a satisfying bite to it. Other vegan options include yakisoba noodles, fried rice, Japanese tofu steak, nigiri and potstickers. 

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Made In House

Made in House is a casual Korean dine-in and deli spot that creates every menu item from scratch as its name implies. Inspired by the seasons and cultural heritage, the imaginative menu provides incredibly fresh and tasty vegan options. 

Try the Made Daily Plate for a variety combo featuring the current deli offerings. This plate includes wholesome dishes such as fresh spring rolls with marinated tofu, seasoned veggie japchae, kale and butternut squash tempura and herby lentil and quinoa salad. Don’t miss my Instagram Reel featuring Made In House for a peek inside the cafe and their colorful vegan options!

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Hungry for more?

There are plenty more vegan options in Fremont, including tamales, Thai, pizza, and more!

• Fremont Pizza - Formerly known as Ian's Pizza, Fremont Pizza took over the space and kept true to its vegan-friendly roots. They offer pizza by the slice and whole pies, with vegan pepperoni, chicken, steak, and mozzarella. They also have chicken wings, a vegan steak salad, and vegan ranch!

• Kin Len Thai Night Bites - Colorful and funky Thai restaurant with a few solid vegan menu options.

• Lucky’s Pho: A few locals vote Lucky’s as the best spot for vegan pho in town, and it’s claimed to be very celiac-friendly as well.

• Frelard Tamales/El Sueñito Brewing is a vegan-friendly tamale and taco spot offering weekly trivia, plus drag shows and other events

• Pel Meni Dumpling Tzar - Vegan dumpling option: Frida - House-made tamale dumplings fried and tossed in chili seasoning, black bean sauce, house-made slaw, avocado cream, cilantro & lime.

• Sinbad Express - Mediterranean vegan dishes such as falafel pita sandwiches, fries and grape leaves.

• Evergreen - Fast-casual spot for build-your-own salads and grain bowls with plenty of options for a hearty and healthy vegan meal.

• Jai Thai - Thai restaurant with veganizable dishes and knowledgeable staff.

• Red Star Taco Bar - Just a couple vegan-friendly options like black bean and sweet potato tacos and chips and guac, but it's always open late with margarita slushies and other fun cocktails

Don’t forget!

Download the Let’s Discover App and follow my Seattle Vegan Adventure Map to have all these places easily accessible!

I hope you enjoyed this mini guide to Fremont and it helps you plan your next visit. Which place are you most excited to visit?

Comment below if this helped you, or if I missed anything noteworthy.