Allanah Dykes is an Atlanta and New York-based freelance food and culture writer. She has been featured in Essence, Loverly, Matador Network, NPR, PopSugar, Complex, The Kitchn, and Food52.
While growing in popularity across America, vegan restaurants aren’t new to many Atlanta communities. Although the city has seen an increase in plant-based restaurants over the last decade, veganism has deep roots in the city’s westside neighborhoods, dating back decades. This is especially true in West End, where veganism is fostered through the relationship between restaurants and customers and an intense need to feed the community.
