These Are The Establishments Making Beacon Hill A Vegan Paradise in Seattle
Written by Joslyn Ella-Noir & Darby Bundy
Beacon Hill is a largely residential area that sits just south of downtown Seattle, as part of Seattle’s South End.
While much of the area boasts craftsman bungalows and parks, there are some serious coffee, cocktail, and culinary gems that serve the neighborhood and foster the Beacon Hill community.
From coffee to brunch to Filipinx cuisine to vegan chicken fingers, there are a variety of delicious vegan options in Beacon Hill for any hour of the day. Let’s take the Link Light Rail to the Beacon Hill stop and explore!
Things To Do In Beacon Hill
Here are some fun things to do the next time you’re exploring Beacon Hill and Seattle's South End!
Take a stroll through Kubota Garden and enjoy 20 acres of this Japanese-style garden with ponds, waterfalls, and a moon bridge. More info here.
Stop for a delicious coffee at The Station Coffeeshop, a Beacon Hill community hub.
Admire the edible garden or volunteer at the Beacon Hill Food Forest! More info here.
Nerd out on aviation at the Museum Of Flight, not technically Beacon Hill but close enough! More info here.
Smell the flowers and try not to buy too many new houseplants at Urban Feed & Garden.
Catch a sunset and Seattle waterfront views at Dr. Jose Rizal Park, dedicated to the Filipino community. Dog-friendly, too!
Vegan-Friendly Spots To Visit in Beacon Hill
OAK
Family-Friendly Restaurant & Bar
The hands-down, most vegan-friendly restaurant in Beacon Hill is Oak. Oak is a friendly and warm tavern-style establishment with a wonderful staff that will make you feel incredibly comfortable and taken care of.
While many omni restaurants lack brunch options for vegans, Oak has an extensive vegan brunch menu that includes vegan versions of any breakfast classic including banana french toast, chick’n ‘n waffles, and even a full diner-style breakfast platter with options for vegan egg, bacon, and sausage!
For dinner, you’ll find delicious vegan pub food options, with everything from vegan and gluten-free battered corn dogs, to a vegan “Phish Witch”, to burgers. Looking for more greens? Their hearty salads will still hit the spot. And to top it all off, they offer a variety of sweet treats for dessert, like Vegan Apple Crumble and Chocolate Peanut Butter Custard.
Lastly, be sure to round off any meal at Oak with a delicious cocktail or mocktail! They offer a wide variety of fun and flavorful drinks including low and no-alcohol. Plus, choose from a variety of draft beers, wine, and canned favorites. Simply put, Oak is where everyone can go and have a great time.
MUSANG
Filipinx-Inspired Cuisine & Cocktails
For a unique dining experience in Beacon Hill, head to Musang for incredible Filipinx-inspired food and drinks. Musang prides itself on remaining community-driven and strives to bring people together through culinary expertise and a full meal experience.
Chef Melissa Miranda grew up in the kitchen alongside her father, who prepared elaborate Filipinx dishes and instilled a love for cooking and connecting through food. After finishing undergrad at the University of Washington, she then turned to the culinary arts, studying and working in Italy and New York before returning to her Seattle roots.
After a few years of exciting dinner pop-ups and Chef kitchen takeovers around town, and a successful Kickstarter campaign, she opened her own restaurant, Musang, in 2019. The restaurant’s name pays homage to her father’s nickname, which also translates to “wildcat” in Tagalog.
When the pandemic hit, Chef Miranda, Chef Kristi Brown (of Communion), and other food industry folks in the area created Seattle Community Kitchen Collective, turning monetary and food donations to create hot meals for those in need, as well as raising funds for restaurant workers struggling to make ends meet. This is partly why Seattle Met named Musang Restaurant of the Year in 2020.
The Musang menu offers quite a few vegan options, including snacks like Sinigang Chips (tamarind dusted potato chips). Adobong Olives, and Ukoy (tempura fried veggies). For mains, enjoy Pancit Canton, canton noodles with a variety of veggies and mushrooms, or the Mushroom Sisig - just be sure to hold the eggs.
FLORA BAKEHOUSE
Cafe & Bakery
For the coffee and pastry lovers, Beacon Hill offers plenty of options for vegans who crave the caffeine! Flora Bakehouse is our go-to for a baked treat, many of which are vegan and gluten-free.
Flora Bakehouse was created by the team behind vegan-friendly Cafe Flora (Madison Valley) and Floret (Sea-Tac Airport). New to the Beacon Hill scene, Flora Bakehouse perfectly captures the feel of the neighborhood in its bright but comforting decor. Their rooftop patio is a gorgeous slice of heaven in this bustling suburb.
The Bakehouse has a slightly different concept than its elder siblings, mainly in that it doesn’t serve lunch or dinner. But it excels in delicious offerings from sweet to savory including quiche, breakfast burritos, muffins, cookies, and much more! We also recommend trying their signature vegan cinnamon roll; get there early before they sell out! Visit The Flora Bakehouse
THE STATION
Cafe & Community Hub
For coffee on the go, stop by The Station Coffeeshop. The shop is Black and Latinx-owned and serves all locally-made coffee drinks. But what’s best about this coffee shop is the community it has cultivated over the years; The Station provides a vibrant space for artists and activists to come together and create change. Enjoy a coffee, mimosa, wine, or beer while reading a book from their free library, and learn about ways to get plugged into local community efforts. Visit The Station
DELISH
Family-Owned Ethiopian Restaurant
Owner Delish and his wife (and head chef) Amy have created a wholesome and welcoming space full of traditional family-style Ethiopian meals. With recipes that “have been handed down from generation to generation”, their food is the epitome of Ethiopian culture and is definitely worth tasting.
Be sure to try their classic Delish Special Veggie Combo, which offers a total of 10 different vegetable dishes to share-which is sure to leave you feeling stuffed! The spice levels are extremely “complex and exciting” and all of the ingredients are fresh. It’s a favorite among Ethiopian restaurants in Seattle.
Chef Amy makes sure to put love into every dish, and it shows, with hundreds of 5-star reviews raving about the food and staff alike.
more vegan food in beacon hill
There are a few other spots to enjoy a coffee, meal, or sweet treat in the area! Here are a few more to know:
Milk Drunk - vegan soft serve with rotating flavors!
Flora Bakehouse - sister spot to Cafe Flora, their bake house has a more casual menu with a delicious vegan breakfast burrito, delicious coffee, and a rooftop patio.
The Coupe & Flute - this relaxed Champagne bar has quite a few vegan-friendly bites, making it a great spot for a date night or dinner with your besties.
Homer - Mediterranean restaurant with a few delicious vegan menu items like hummus. They also have a soft-serve window with 1 vegan flavor always in rotation. PS it's the sister spot to Milk Drunk.
Fable - all day cafe with a delicious and locally-made Based Foods vegan breakfast sandwiches and a couple other treats.
I hope this article gave you a new perspective of this residential neighborhood. Whether you find yourself visiting a friend, checking out one of the many cool bars or breweries the area has to offer, or just need to find a new neighborhood to explore, Beacon Hill will certainly keep your stomach full and your vegan heart happy all day long!
What’s your favorite place for vegan food in Beacon Hill? Let me know in the comments.
