We just found some of the best comfort food in Dallas—and it’s 100% vegan! From their smashburger to their chicken alfredo and even seafood boils, Hopeboy's Kitchen is changing the game with plant-based soul food that’s actually so delicious. Whether you're vegan or not, it's truly a must-try.
Updated February 2025
HOPEBOY'S KITCHEN
Not only is the food here amazing, but so is their story! Four years ago, after being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, owner Rico decided to go vegan and started sharing his food creations online. What started as cooking for himself turned into selling meals to friends, then meeting up with customers, and eventually saving enough to launch his own food truck in Oak Cliff. Now, he’s serving up creative, plant-based soul food while making healthy options more accessible to the community!
100% VEGAN SOUL FOOD
Hopeboy’s Kitchen is putting a plant-based twist on comfort food like chicken alfredo, mac and cheese, and even seafood boils —dishes we didn’t even know could be vegan, yet somehow taste just as good as the real thing! Their menu rotates daily, so check their Instagram to see what’s available!
P.S. They’re open until they sell out, so get there early if you have your eye on something specific.
WHAT WE TRIED & LOVED
🍔 Smashburger (The best vegan burger we’ve ever had)
🍗 BBQ Jerk Wings-n-Tingz
🧀 Mac and Cheese
🍰 Caramel Cake
🍉 What-a-Melon Hibiscus Juice
🥬 Good Green Juice
Next time, we want to try their vegan birria tacos!
LOCATION & DETAILS
Hopeboy’s Kitchen is located at Tyler Station behind Oak Cliff Brewing at 1300 S. Polk St., open Tuesday and Wednesday from 5pm to 8pm and Friday through Sunday from noon to 5pm. Plus, they have a cute outdoor seating area with picnic tables where you can enjoy your food.
