Best Vegan Pizza in St. Louis: Where to Go in 2026
St. Louis has a reputation for pizza — specifically, for tavern-style squares covered in Provel, that local processed cheese blend you either love or can't explain to people from out of town. The catch for vegan diners: Provel is dairy-based, and a convincing vegan version doesn't exist here yet.
What does exist is a better vegan pizza scene than most people expect. You'll find a punk-rock all-vegetarian slice shop on South Grand with house-made cashew cheese; a wood-fired Neapolitan pizzeria in Soulard with a six-item dedicated vegan menu; a whole-food plant-based café in Sunset Hills with cashew cheeses, house-made seitan options, and vegetable-forward pizzas; a cheese-free marinara in Botanical Heights that local food writers keep coming back to; a fully vegan café in DeMun where you can order anything without a second thought; and reliable chain options at Mellow Mushroom and MOD Pizza if you need something fast and accessible. This guide covers all of them.
Whether you're searching for "vegan pizza near me" in St. Louis or planning a night out with non-vegan friends, these are the spots we'd check first.
At a Glance
| If you want… | Go to… |
|---|---|
| Best overall | Pizza Head |
| Best 100% vegan café | Seedz Cafe |
| Best whole-food plant-based | Plant Craft Kitchen |
| Best sit-down date night | Pizzeoli |
| Best cheese-free artisan pizza | Union Loafers |
| Best chain option | Mellow Mushroom or MOD Pizza |
| Best for mixed-diet groups | Pizzeoli, Anthonino's, Mellow Mushroom, MOD |
How to Use This Guide
Start with Pizza Head if you want the easiest recommendation: slices, whole pies, house cashew cheese, and an almost entirely plant-based menu.
Choose Seedz Cafe for a fully vegan café where every item is plant-based.
Choose Plant Craft Kitchen for whole-food plant-based pizza made without junk-food shortcuts.
Choose Pizzeoli for a date night or a proper sit-down dinner with a full bar.
Choose Union Loafers if you want a serious artisan pizza with no cheese — not as a substitute, but as the intention.
Choose MOD or Mellow Mushroom for quick, accessible ordering or when you're with a group that has mixed dietary preferences.
How We Chose These Spots
We prioritized restaurants based on the strength of their vegan options, whether they offer a dedicated vegan menu or vegan-by-default ordering, whether they use house-made vegan cheese or a unique plant-based preparation, reliability for vegan diners, and usefulness for both first-timers and mixed-diet groups. Menus and hours were verified in June 2026. Menus change, hours shift — always confirm before visiting.
Our pick for most people is Pizza Head. It is affordable, casual, almost entirely plant-based, and built around house-made cashew cheese. Seedz is the easiest fully vegan café experience, Plant Craft is the best health-conscious option, Pizzeoli is the best vegan pizza dinner, and Union Loafers is the best reminder that great pizza does not need cheese at all.
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What About Vegan St. Louis-Style Pizza? {#stl-style}
Traditional St. Louis-style pizza is defined by its cracker-thin crust, square-cut slices, and Provel — a processed cheese blend of provolone, Swiss, and cheddar that's specific to the region. Imo's is the most famous example. Provel is dairy-based, and as of June 2026 we're not aware of any restaurant in St. Louis offering a verified vegan version of the style.
That gap is real, and worth acknowledging. But the city's vegan pizza options outside the tavern-style tradition are genuinely strong. The spots below span New York-style, Neapolitan, whole-food plant-based, and build-your-own, and several are among the best pizza — vegan or otherwise — in the metro area.
Top Vegan Pizza Destinations {#top-picks}
These five spots are the core of the St. Louis vegan pizza scene. Each has a dedicated vegan menu, house-made vegan cheese, or a fully plant-based kitchen.
1. Pizza Head — Best Overall
3196 S. Grand Blvd, South Grand · pizzahead.com · Wed–Mon 11am–9pm, closed Tue · $
Why it ranks here: Pizza Head is the easiest first recommendation for most vegan diners because it combines slices, whole pies, house-made cashew cheese, affordability, and a menu where nearly everything is already plant-based.
Pizza Head is St. Louis's only all-vegetarian pizzeria. The restaurant's own website describes it as "all vegetarian with vegan options" and confirms that "the only menu item that isn't plant-based is our Dairy Cheese option." That kind of clarity is worth a lot. You can scan the menu without interrogating ingredients.
The house-made cashew cheese is blended into the sauce and applied generously. It's creamy without the greasiness of commercial vegan cheese, and it holds up well under the heat of a New York-style pie. The slices are foldable and filling — big enough to require both hands. The Vegan Utopian Dream (a loaded supreme-style whole pie), the Vegan Meat Lovers, and the Vegan Pepperoni are the standout options. Slices rotate daily, with two vegan options in the case and a rotating special.
Current owners Dylan Dodson and Sam Driemeier took over in December 2021 after years as regulars. They've kept the punk-rock aesthetic and the vegetarian commitment while improving the kitchen. Pizza Head is also certified through the Green Dining Alliance, composts service ware, uses plastic-free packaging, and partners with St. Patrick Center for charitable slice donations.
The best deal in St. Louis: Two vegan pepperoni slices and a canned Stag beer for around $10.
Order: Vegan pepperoni slice. For whole pies: Vegan Meat Lovers or Spinach Artichoke White Pie.
2. Seedz Cafe — Best 100% Vegan Café
6344 S. Rosebury Ave, DeMun · seedzcafe.com · Tue–Thu 10am–7pm, Fri–Sat 10am–8pm, Sun 10am–3pm, closed Mon · $$
Why it ranks here: Every item on the Seedz Cafe menu is plant-based. For vegan diners who want to order anything without asking questions, this is the most relaxed dining experience in St. Louis.
Seedz Cafe is a long-running fully vegan café tucked into the leafy DeMun neighborhood in Clayton. The space has reclaimed wood, outdoor patio seating, and a menu of fresh juices, smoothies, and plant-based dishes. Pizza is one of several menu categories, and past offerings have included BBQ Tempeh Pizza, Buffalo Cauliflower Pizza, and a kale and mushroom pie with cashew white sauce and housemade rawmesan. The kitchen makes its cheeses from scratch, including the rawmesan used as a finishing element across multiple dishes.
Important note: The pizza menu at Seedz rotates. Before making the trip specifically for pizza, check seedzcafe.com or call ahead (314-725-7333) to confirm what's currently available.
Order: Whatever pizza is on the current menu. Pair with the Rootz Juice (beet, carrot, apple, lemon, ginger).
Also worth knowing: Seedz is excellent for brunch and lunch beyond pizza — the Reuben, Buffalo Cauliflower dishes, and mac and cheese (brown rice noodles with cheez sauce and rawmesan) are all well-reviewed.
3. Plant Craft Kitchen — Best Whole-Food Plant-Based
3860 S. Lindbergh Blvd Ste 105, Sunset Hills · plantcraftkitchen.com · Wed–Sat 11:30am–8pm, closed Sun–Tue · $$
Why it ranks here: Plant Craft offers a fully vegan menu with multiple pizzas built around cashew cheeses, seitan sausage, vegetables, and minimally processed ingredients — making it the best option for health-conscious vegan diners.
Plant Craft Kitchen is a 100% vegan café that takes a whole-food approach to everything it serves. The kitchen uses as little oil as possible, cooks only with extra virgin olive oil when oil is needed, and makes its cheeses from scratch.
The current menu includes seven pizzas. Highlights include the Sausage Fennel Pizza (marinara, Italian seitan fennel sausage, fennel, onion, artichoke, cashew ricotta, basil, walnut parmesan, balsamic drizzle), the Pizza Bianca (cashew cream sauce, mushrooms, basil, kale, truffle oil), the Margherita (marinara, cashew cream mozzarella, blistered cherry tomato, basil, balsamic drizzle), and a build-your-own that starts at $15 with a choice of sauce, cashew cheese, and three toppings. All pizzas are $15. Reviewers consistently describe generous portions. The café is dog-friendly and also runs a weekly vegan meal prep service with Sunday pickup and delivery.
Order: Sausage Fennel Pizza or Margherita. The Pesto Pizza (walnut pesto, mushrooms, cashew ricotta, arugula, basil, truffle oil) is also a standout for those who prefer no tomato sauce.
4. Pizzeoli Wood Fired Pizza — Best Date Night
1928 S. 12th St, Soulard · pizzeoli.com/menu/vegan · Daily 4–9:30pm · $$
Why it ranks here: Pizzeoli has a dedicated vegan menu, wood-fired Neapolitan-style pies, a full bar, and a polished Soulard setting — the full package for a plant-based dinner out.
Pizzeoli uses 00 flour and a 900-degree wood-burning oven, which produces a charred, pillow-soft Neapolitan crust in roughly 90 seconds. The dedicated vegan menu page lists six named vegan pies:
Cash Room — tomato sauce, Ozark Forest mushrooms, cashew topping, rosemary, arugula, nutritional yeast ($19)
Tea Maker — tomato sauce, cashew topping, vegan sausage, chili oil, nutritional yeast ($18)
Garden Party — tomato sauce, onion, sweet pepper, jalapeño, mushrooms, kalamata olive, oregano — no cheese ($18)
Vegan Fourth City — tomato sauce, cashew topping, vegan sausage, vegan pepperoni, arugula, nutritional yeast ($23)
Vegan's Pepperoni — tomato sauce, vegan pepperoni, cashew topping, oregano ($21)
Marinara — tomato sauce, garlic, oregano, olive oil ($15)
The vegan cheese is a house-made blended cashew topping — rich and savory, and used across several pies with different flavor profiles.
On the gluten-conscious crust: Pizzeoli's own vegan menu notes that dishes "cannot be guaranteed allergen-free." If you have celiac disease or a serious gluten intolerance, confirm directly with the restaurant before ordering.
Full bar with craft cocktails, Italian wine, and local beer. Open seven days a week. Join the waitlist before you arrive.
Order: Vegan Fourth City for the most indulgent option. Cash Room for something lighter and more savory.
5. Union Loafers — Best Cheese-Free Artisan Pizza
1629 Tower Grove Ave, Botanical Heights · unionloafers.com · Pizza Tue–Sat 5–9pm; café Tue–Sun 11am–3pm · $$
Why it ranks here: The marinara pizza at Union Loafers is not a compromise. It's a serious, intentionally simple pizza — cheese-free by design, built around a slow-fermented crust and a precise, spicy topping — and it consistently earns the highest praise of any vegan pizza in the city from local food writers.
The pie is: tomato, garlic, herbs, Calabrian chilis, chili oil. That's it. The crust is airy and light in a way that comes from slow fermentation and careful technique. The topping is spicy, aromatic, and savory, with the garlic and chili oil doing heavy lifting long after the last bite. This pizza is vegan because the recipe calls for no cheese, not because it was adapted for vegan diners — and that distinction matters to how it tastes.
Union Loafers is also a celebrated bread bakery and lunch café. Pizza is dinner only, Tuesday through Saturday. Seating is limited and tables fill up; planning ahead is worth it.
Order: The Marinara. Watch for seasonal specials, which are frequently worth ordering.
Reliable Vegan-Friendly Chains {#chains}
These two chains have well-documented vegan ordering paths, plant-based cheese at no extra charge, and staff familiar with dairy-free requests. They are not artisan experiences, but they are consistent, accessible, and useful — especially for groups with mixed dietary preferences or when you need something quick.
Full ordering guides for both are below.
Mellow Mushroom
Three St. Louis metro area locations including Sunset Hills, Chesterfield, and Cottleville · mellowmushroom.com/vegan · Daily 11am–9pm (10pm Fri/Sat) for all three locations
Mellow Mushroom uses Follow Your Heart sunflower seed-based vegan mozzarella, available on any pizza or calzone at no extra charge. The Vegan Veg Out Pie is pre-configured and reliable. Marinated tempeh is an available plant-based protein. The key trap on custom orders: request no garlic butter and no parmesan on the crust — these are added as a standard finish and must be removed in person. See full ordering guide below.
MOD Pizza
Multiple St. Louis area locations including Ladue (8855K Ladue Rd) and Kirkwood · modpizza.com
MOD Pizza is a build-your-own chain with Daiya dairy-free cheese at no extra charge, a plant-based Italian sausage, and 40+ vegetable toppings. Two pre-made vegan pizzas are on the menu. The single most important thing to know: the cauliflower crust is not vegan — it contains mozzarella and egg whites. Always order original or gluten-friendly crust. See full ordering guide below.
Good for Mixed-Diet Groups {#mixed}
These spots work well when you're dining with non-vegans. Vegan options are verified, but the menus aren't built primarily around plant-based cooking the way the top five are.
Anthonino's Taverna
2225 Macklind Ave, The Hill · anthoninos.com · Mon–Sat 11am–10pm
Anthonino's Taverna is a well-loved Italian-Greek restaurant on The Hill with an allergen-friendly menu that identifies vegan-compatible items. Vegan cheese and plant-based sausage are available for pizzas. One note: online sources list a 10-inch GF Vegan Pizza option, so sizing and available options may differ from a standard pie. Confirm current vegan pizza options directly with Anthonino's before visiting, as these details can vary.
Great for a table where some diners want toasted ravioli and someone else needs a plant-based pizza.
Pie Guy Pizza
Multiple St. Louis metro locations · $
Consistently appearing in local vegan pizza rankings, with particular note for deep-dish style and vegan cheese availability. Accessible and affordable for casual group meals.
Order: Deep dish with vegan cheese.
Pizza Twist
St. Louis area · $
The most distinctive option for vegan diners who want something beyond Italian-style: Pizza Twist blends classic pizza with South Asian spice profiles. Vegan cheese and gluten-free crusts are available. Their tikka masala-inspired vegan pizza has drawn positive attention during St. Louis Pizza Week.
Worth Knowing, But Confirm First {#confirm-first}
The following spots have come up in St. Louis vegan pizza conversations, but we can't fully verify current vegan cheese availability or menu details. We're including them so this guide is complete — but we'd call ahead before making a specific trip for vegan pizza.
Fordo's Killer Pizza (City Foundry Food Hall & UCBC Grove Bierhall) — The current menu lists a cheese-free marinara pizza, which is a solid option for vegan diners comfortable ordering without cheese. We did not find confirmed information about vegan cheese being offered. Ask staff about current options when ordering. The sourdough crust and wood-fired technique are well-regarded.
Dewey's Pizza (U-City, Kirkwood) — Build-your-own approach works for vegan diners willing to skip cheese or ask about current options. Rotating menu; confirm before visiting.
Motor Town Pizza — Has appeared in St. Louis vegan pizza rankings. Confirm vegan cheese availability before visiting.
Gooseberries (Dutchtown) — Has offered creative vegan options including a fried tofu and pickle pizza with coconut-based cheese. Menu is eclectic and may rotate; confirm directly.
O+O Pizza — Has received positive mentions from vegan diners in St. Louis. Confirm current vegan cheese options before visiting.
How to Order Vegan at Mellow Mushroom {#mellow-guide}
Three St. Louis metro area locations including Sunset Hills, Chesterfield, and Cottleville · mellowmushroom.com/vegan · Daily 11am–9pm (10pm Fri/Sat) for all three locations
Mellow Mushroom has a dedicated plant-based menu page and is one of the more systematically vegan-friendly pizza chains in the country. Here's what to know before you order.
The most important thing
The kitchen brushes garlic butter and parmesan onto crusts as a standard finish. On custom in-person orders, ask specifically for no garlic butter and no parmesan on the crust. Vegan menu items should be prepared that way, but it is still worth confirming.
Vegan cheese
Follow Your Heart sunflower seed-based vegan mozzarella is available on any pizza or calzone at no extra charge. Follow Your Heart dairy-free feta crumbles are also available.
Crusts
Both the standard baked crust and thin crust are vegan. The gluten-free crust (Smart Flour Foods Ancient Grain) is also vegan and available for small pizzas at most locations.
The simplest ways to order
Option 1 — Vegan Veg Out Pie: Pre-configured with red sauce, Follow Your Heart cheese, spinach, green bell peppers, mushrooms, sweet onions, black olives, and Roma tomatoes. Designed to be vegan by default. Confirm in person that no butter finish was applied.
⚠️ There is also a vegetarian Veg Out that contains dairy cheese. Specify the vegan version.
Option 2 — Build Your Own Vegan Pie: On the app or website, the butter/parmesan finish is removed automatically. In person: specify vegan crust (no butter finish) → red sauce or olive oil & garlic → Follow Your Heart cheese → vegetable toppings → tempeh if desired.
Vegan sauces
Red sauce and olive oil & garlic are vegan. Avoid: Pesto Base, Mild Buffalo Sauce, and Ranch — all contain dairy.
Toppings
All vegetable toppings are vegan. Marinated tempeh (balsamic vinaigrette) is available as a plant-based protein. The Roasted Mushroom Trio contains dairy — stick with standard mushroom options.
Appetizers and sides
Mellow Mushroom's vegan pretzels (served with yellow mustard) are a vegan appetizer option at most locations. For other starters, check the current menu or ask your server — appetizer offerings vary by location.
How to Order Vegan at MOD Pizza {#mod-guide}
Locations include Ladue (8855K Ladue Rd), Kirkwood, and others · modpizza.com
MOD Pizza's build-your-own model is one of the most practical chain options for vegan diners. Here's how to navigate it confidently.
⚠️ The most important thing
The cauliflower crust contains mozzarella cheese and egg whites. It is not vegan. Always choose original or gluten-friendly crust when ordering vegan at MOD.
Vegan cheese
Daiya dairy-free cheese is available at no extra charge. MOD's allergen information confirms the original and gluten-friendly crusts do not contain milk or eggs.
Plant-based protein
MOD offers a plant-based Italian sausage. If the exact brand matters to you, ask your location directly.
Two ready-made vegan pizzas
Buffalo Vegan Pizza: Original crust, sweet BBQ sauce, Daiya cheese, plant-based Italian sausage, jalapeños, red onions, spicy buffalo finish
Garden Variety Vegan Pizza: Original crust, garlic rub, red sauce, Daiya cheese, mushrooms, roasted corn, broccoli, vine-ripened tomatoes
Building your own
Crust: Original or gluten-friendly only (not cauliflower)
Sauce: Red Sauce, Spicy Calabrian Chili Red Sauce, or garlic rub — all vegan. Skip Garlic Pesto and Creamy Alfredo (both contain dairy).
Cheese: Daiya dairy-free mozzarella (no extra charge)
Toppings: All vegetable toppings are vegan — artichokes, arugula, basil, black olives, banana peppers, roasted broccoli, chickpeas, cilantro, roasted corn, cucumbers, roasted garlic, Greek olives, green bell peppers, jalapeños, Mama Lil's peppers, mushrooms, pineapple, red onions, roasted red peppers, romaine, serrano peppers, spinach, tomatoes
Finishing drizzle (optional): Balsamic glaze, fig balsamic glaze, hot buffalo sauce, and BBQ swirl are vegan. Skip pesto drizzle, Mike's Hot Honey, and Sri-rancha.
What to avoid
Cauliflower crust (contains dairy and egg), Garlic Pesto sauce (dairy), Creamy Alfredo sauce (dairy), pesto drizzle, Mike's Hot Honey, croutons (dairy).
On cross-contamination
MOD is a shared kitchen environment. Ask staff to change gloves and use clean utensils if cross-contact matters to you, but full allergen-free preparation cannot be guaranteed.
Comparison Chart {#chart}
| Restaurant | Style | Vegan cheese | House-made / special prep | By slice | Fully vegan | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top destinations | ||||||
| Pizza Head | New York | ✓ House cashew | Cashew blended into sauce | ✓ | Yes (vegetarian) | $ |
| Seedz Cafe | Creative | ✓ House cashew + rawmesan | Confirm pizza availability | – | Yes (fully vegan) | $$ |
| Plant Craft Kitchen | Whole-food | ✓ House cashew ricotta | Cashew cream, ricotta, seitan | – | Yes (fully vegan) | $$ |
| Pizzeoli | Neapolitan | ✓ House cashew blend | 6 dedicated vegan pies | – | No | $$ |
| Union Loafers | Neapolitan | N/A — cheese-free | Cheese-free marinara only | – | No | $$ |
| Reliable chains | ||||||
| Mellow Mushroom | American | ✓ Follow Your Heart | Commercial | – | No | $$ |
| MOD Pizza | Build-your-own | ✓ Daiya (free sub) | Commercial | – | No | $ |
| Good for mixed-diet groups | ||||||
| Anthonino's Taverna | Italian-Greek | ✓ Vegan cheese available | No | – | No | $$ |
| Pie Guy Pizza | Deep dish | ✓ Vegan cheese available | No | – | No | $ |
| Pizza Twist | Indian fusion | ✓ Vegan options | No | – | No | $ |
| Confirm before visiting | ||||||
| Fordo's Killer Pizza | Neapolitan | Cheese-free confirmed; vegan cheese: ask | No | – | No | $$ |
| Dewey's Pizza | Build-your-own | Ask / no-cheese option | No | – | No | $$ |
| Motor Town Pizza | American | Confirm before visiting | No | – | No | $ |
| Gooseberries | Eclectic | Coconut-based; confirm current | No | – | No | $ |
| O+O Pizza | American | Confirm before visiting | No | – | No | $$ |
$ = under $15 · $$ = $15–$30 · Data checked June 2026 — confirm before visiting
$ = under $15 · $$ = $15–$30. Data checked June 2026 — always confirm before visiting.
FAQs {#tips}
Which vegan pizza places in St. Louis are fully vegan? Seedz Cafe and Plant Craft Kitchen are both 100% vegan — every item on the menu is plant-based. Pizza Head is all-vegetarian and nearly everything is plant-based; the only non-vegan item is the dairy cheese option.
Which vegan pizza spots are best for non-vegans or mixed groups? Pizza Head works well for casual group meals — the slices are big, the price is low, and the food is good regardless of diet. Pizzeoli is the best sit-down option for mixed groups, with a full menu alongside the dedicated vegan section. Mellow Mushroom and MOD Pizza are the easiest choices when the group has varied preferences and wants something fast and familiar. Union Loafers is a strong pick for food-focused diners who appreciate craft regardless of whether the pie has cheese.
Is St. Louis a good city for vegan pizza? Better than most people expect, and better than many Midwestern cities of comparable size. The combination of dedicated all-vegetarian and vegan restaurants alongside strong independent pizzerias gives St. Louis a solid vegan pizza landscape. The biggest gap is vegan St. Louis-style pizza (Provel-based, cracker-thin), which doesn't yet exist in a verified form.
Where should a first-timer go? Pizza Head is the easiest starting point: walk-up slices, affordable, almost entirely plant-based. For a sit-down dinner, Pizzeoli offers the most complete experience. For health-focused whole-food cooking, Plant Craft Kitchen is the call.
Is MOD Pizza's cauliflower crust vegan? No. MOD's cauliflower crust contains mozzarella and egg whites. Order original or gluten-friendly crust when going vegan at MOD.
Are there gluten-free vegan pizza options in St. Louis? Mellow Mushroom offers a gluten-free crust (Smart Flour Foods Ancient Grain) that is vegan, available for small pizzas at most locations. MOD Pizza's gluten-friendly crust is vegan — do not confuse it with the cauliflower crust, which is not. Pizzeoli has a gluten-conscious crust but cannot guarantee allergen-free preparation; if you have celiac disease, confirm directly with the restaurant. Dewey's and Pie Guy Pizza also offer gluten-free options.
Can I get vegan pizza delivered in St. Louis? Pizza Head, Seedz Cafe, Plant Craft Kitchen, Pizzeoli, MOD Pizza, and Mellow Mushroom all offer online ordering with delivery or pickup options. Check each restaurant's website or DoorDash/Uber Eats for current delivery zones and availability.
What's the best budget vegan pizza in St. Louis? Pizza Head: massive New York-style slices, house-made cashew cheese, under $10 for a full meal if you get the two-slice-and-Stag deal. MOD Pizza is the best value chain option — unlimited toppings at one price with Daiya cheese at no extra charge.
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Looking for more plant-based dining in the Gateway City? We cover vegan restaurants, brunch spots, desserts, and events across St. Louis — check the VeganSTL homepage for the latest guides and the STL VegMap for a full map of local vegan-friendly spots.
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