National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurant

Name: National Neighborhood Survivability Dataset: Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurants (2026)
Creator: StreetSpring
Published: 2026-10-05T00:00:00-05:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across all major US cities for Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurants. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.

October 5, 2026•19 min read

StreetSpring's 2026 cross-market analysis reveals that Platt Park in Denver ranks as the #1 neighborhood in the United States for opening a Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurant, with 84% survivability. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 8 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurants exist across diverse markets. The best survivability data for any individual location is always StreetSpring's most recent live analysis, which reflects the current competitive landscape at your exact address.

To understand the methodology behind these rankings, see our detailed guide: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.

Last reviewed: 2026-10-05 by Robert Koons, Founder & CEO, StreetSpring

Quick Summary

Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address

#1 Neighborhood: Platt Park, Denver: 84% survivability for Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurant

Neighborhoods analyzed: 1907 across 22 major US cities

National average survivability: 67.7% for Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurants

Top-25 average: 82.2%: 14.5 points above national average

Data current as of: 2026 · Full methodology →

How neighborhoods compare nationwide
Top 25 neighborhoods in the US
Geographic patterns
How to use this ranking
Related resources
Frequently asked questions

How do neighborhoods compare across the United States for Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurants?

Analyzing 1907 neighborhoods across 22 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows that the best neighborhoods for Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurants significantly outperform average locations, with the top 25 neighborhoods nationwide averaging 82.2% survivability compared to the national neighborhood average of 67.7%.

This 14.5-point advantage illustrates how critical neighborhood selection is: choosing a top-tier neighborhood versus an average one can significantly increase your long-term survival chances.

For a Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurant, the survivability advantage of a top-ranked neighborhood (averaging 82.2% versus the national average of 67.7%) translates directly into a longer survival horizon and a stronger revenue capture position. StreetSpring's model identifies Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurants survivability as particularly sensitive to the competitive density of direct and indirect competitors within a quarter-mile radius of the specific address.

Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 25 neighborhoods represent 8 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurants can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.

Nothing influences a business's future more than its location.

What are the best neighborhoods in the United States to open a Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurant?

Survivability range for top, middle, and last-ranked neighborhoods. Box = best-to-challenging range; white line = average. Platt Park, Denver leads at 84% in 2026. Full methodology →

The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurants are:

Scores for Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurants run from 48.0% to 84.0% on this scale. The best address in 446 of the 1,907 neighborhoods analyzed reaches the 84.0% ceiling, so the Best Locations column often shows that ceiling rather than a difference between places.

#	Neighborhood	City	Avg Survival	Tier	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Platt Park	Denver	83.6%	Great	84.0%	79.0%
2	Colonial Town Center	Orlando	83.1%	Great	84.0%	78.6%
2	U Street Corridor	Washington DC	83.1%	Great	84.0%	78.6%
2	Blandtown	Atlanta	83.1%	Great	84.0%	76.8%
2	LeDroit Park	Washington DC	83.1%	Great	84.0%	80.4%
6	City Park West	Denver	82.8%	Great	84.0%	80.8%
6	Heritage Eagle Bend	Denver	82.8%	Great	84.0%	77.7%
6	South Orange	Orlando	82.8%	Good	84.0%	79.5%
9	Palmer Square	Chicago	82.7%	Great	84.0%	76.8%
10	Lacy	Los Angeles	82.6%	Great	84.0%	78.6%
11	Shaw	Washington DC	82.4%	Great	84.0%	74.1%
12	Truxton Circle	Washington DC	82.3%	Great	84.0%	72.3%
13	Jefferson Park	Denver	82.1%	Great	84.0%	75.0%
13	Pleasant Plains	Washington DC	82.1%	Great	84.0%	72.8%
15	Edgewood	Washington DC	81.9%	Great	84.0%	73.6%
16	Whiteoak	Charlotte	81.8%	Great	84.0%	75.9%
17	Eckington	Washington DC	81.6%	Great	84.0%	66.9%
18	Highland	Denver	81.5%	Great	84.0%	70.5%
19	Bloomingdale	Washington DC	81.4%	Great	84.0%	68.7%
19	Kirkman South	Orlando	81.4%	Good	83.6%	77.7%
21	Fairfax	Los Angeles	81.3%	Great	84.0%	69.2%
21	Fitzsimons	Denver	81.3%	Great	84.0%	71.0%
21	Northwest Everett	Seattle	81.3%	Great	84.0%	71.4%
24	Woodland	Seattle	81.2%	Great	84.0%	72.8%
24	Adonea	Denver	81.2%	Great	83.6%	77.2%

Even within top-ranked neighborhoods, block-level survivability can vary by 10 to 20 percentage points depending on competitive conditions at the exact address.

For a full explanation of how survivability scores and ranges are calculated, see Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.

What patterns emerge from the top-performing neighborhoods nationwide?

City Concentration

The top 25 neighborhoods span 8 different cities, with Washington DC claiming 8 of the top spots (32%).

Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:

Washington DC: 8 neighborhoods (32% of top 25): View city guide
Denver: 7 neighborhoods (28% of top 25): View city guide
Orlando: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25): View city guide
Los Angeles: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
Seattle: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
Atlanta: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
Chicago: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
Charlotte: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide

This distribution has practical implications for Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurants operators: cities with multiple neighborhoods in the top 25 offer more site options within a single market, reducing relocation or expansion cost. Cities with a single top-25 neighborhood require more precise site selection : the advantage is concentrated in one area rather than spread across the metro.

The relatively even distribution of top neighborhoods across the 8 cities represented in the top 25 is consistent with a category where consumer demand is broadly distributed rather than concentrated in specific metros. For Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurants operators, this means strong site opportunities exist in multiple markets: the key variable is neighborhood-level competitive conditions rather than city-level market size.

How can I use this neighborhood ranking to find the best location for a Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurant?

National rankings are a powerful starting point, but your final site decision should be validated at the address level. The StreetSpring platform combines proprietary consumer spending forecasts, competitive density analysis, and local demand modeling to produce survivability predictions no other tool replicates. Block-level conditions within any neighborhood can shift survivability by 10 to 20 points: this ranking narrows your search, and StreetSpring's live tool finalizes it.

For the most accurate assessment:

Consider neighborhoods in the top 25 as strong starting points
Examine city-specific guides for additional neighborhood options in your target markets
Use StreetSpring's address-level tool to evaluate specific storefronts within these neighborhoods
Factor in your budget, operational requirements, and target demographics

Each neighborhood has detailed analysis available through its city guide, providing block-by-block survivability data for Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurants.

See also: Best Cities for Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurant: our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurants.

Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:

National city rankings: Best cities for Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurants

Essential resources:

Frequently Asked Questions

How should a landlord use this ranking when evaluating tenants for Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurants?

Landlords can use this national neighborhood ranking to assess whether their property is in a location favorable to Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurants, and by extension, how likely a Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurant tenant is to maintain long-term occupancy. If your property is in one of the top 25 neighborhoods, Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurants represent a strong tenant category. If not, StreetSpring's address-level tool will show the survivability score for your specific address and which tenant types score highest there.

Are the best neighborhoods for Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurants in large cities or smaller markets?

The top neighborhoods for Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurants in StreetSpring's 2026 dataset are concentrated in 8 cities in the current dataset. As coverage expands, this breakdown may shift. The fundamental driver is the competitive-to-spending ratio at the address level, which can favor strong locations in both large and smaller markets.

How often do neighborhood rankings change?

StreetSpring updates rankings quarterly as new data on business openings, closures, and market conditions becomes available. The current analysis reflects 2026 data. Because competitive conditions shift as new businesses enter or exit a neighborhood, the specific rankings for any given business type can shift between updates, which is why we recommend verifying specific addresses in StreetSpring's live tool before making a final site selection decision.

What type of neighborhood is best for opening a Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurant?

The best neighborhoods for Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurants share three characteristics: manageable competitive density (few existing direct competitors within the primary trade area), strong consumer spending on this category, and demographic alignment with the typical Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurant customer base. In StreetSpring's 2026 data, the top-ranked neighborhoods for Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurants combine these factors in a way that produces survivability scores well above the national average of 67.7%. Neighborhoods with dense existing competition or low category spending tend to score significantly lower, regardless of overall foot traffic or prestige.

Where can I download the underlying data?

How do I interpret a survivability score?

A survivability score represents the estimated probability that a business of a specific type will still be operating at a given location after 2 years. A score of 80% means StreetSpring's model predicts an 80% chance of the business surviving past the 2-year mark at that address. Scores are calculated at the address level and reflect competitive density, consumer spending patterns, and hundreds of additional factors.

How does the national ranking for Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurants compare to city-level rankings?

The national neighborhood ranking for Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurants identifies the strongest neighborhoods across all 24 analyzed metros. City-level rankings provide a more granular view of the best neighborhoods within a specific city. In cases where a city has multiple neighborhoods in the national top 25, the city-level guide shows the full ranking of all neighborhoods in that market: including those outside the national top 25 that may still offer strong site-specific opportunities.

What is the difference between city-level and neighborhood-level survivability rankings for Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurants?

City-level rankings reflect average survivability for Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurants across all neighborhoods in a given city: useful for identifying which cities offer the best overall conditions. Neighborhood-level rankings go deeper, showing which specific neighborhoods within those cities rank highest. StreetSpring's address-level tool adds a third layer, scoring individual storefronts within any neighborhood.

Technical note: Aggregated national survivability rankings across all 24 metros are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.

View national technical data

The table above reproduces from these metro files, one per city: Denver, Orlando, Washington DC, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Charlotte, Seattle.

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the static ranges shown here.

Methodology: Neighborhood rankings are based on average Survivability Scores for Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurants across all analyzed locations within each neighborhood. Rankings represent neighborhood-level conditions but do not account for block-by-block variation. Coverage includes 1907 neighborhoods across 22 major US cities. StreetSpring scores 500+ business types: 153 base business types, most of them at 5 price points, which is 569 type-and-price combinations you can choose in the tool.

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