Searching for vegan restaurants used to mean scrolling through endless lists and hoping for the best. Menu Score changes that by giving each restaurant a confidence score that reflects how well it meets vegan standards—whether it's fully plant-based or vegan-friendly.
What makes a restaurant truly vegan?
A fully vegan restaurant uses no animal products in any dish. Vegan-friendly restaurants offer dedicated vegan options but may share a kitchen with meat and dairy. Menu Score distinguishes between these with filters and confidence scores.
Understanding the score
A high confidence score for vegan means strong evidence: a fully vegan menu, no shared cooking equipment with animal products, and positive community verification. Lower scores may indicate shared grills, fryers, or uncertainty about ingredients like honey or hidden animal-derived additives.
Use the Fully vs. Friendly filter
When you search for vegan or vegetarian restaurants, you can filter by "Fully" (100% plant-based) or "Friendly" (offers vegan options). This helps you match results to your comfort level—some vegans prefer fully vegan kitchens to avoid cross-contact.
Community verification matters
Users who have dined at a restaurant can confirm whether it's fully vegan or vegan-friendly, and whether equipment is shared. This real-world feedback supplements menu data and helps you avoid unpleasant surprises.
Tips for dining out
Even with high scores, it never hurts to ask about preparation when you have strict requirements. Staff awareness of vegan needs varies. Your reviews and votes on Menu Score help others make informed choices.