Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Thunder Bay

We list 73 places in Thunder Bay where vegans can eat: 1 vegetarian and 72 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Sandwiches, Burgers, Tex-Mex, and American. The neighbourhoods with the most: McKellar, Northwood, and Red River.

Listed by vegan level (100% vegan first). Within a level: places where we know what to order vegan first, then by rating and number of vegan dishes; chains come after independent places, one entry per chain.

1. Sweet Peas

   VegetarianRestaurant

2. Bonobos Foods

   Vegan optionsRestaurant

   493 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay

   Vegan: Vegan Mac Burger · Choose one of the menu's items marked “V” (already vegan); the menu also says every dish can be made vegan.

3. Taco Bell

   Vegan optionsFast food · Tex-Mex

   1101 Arthur Street West, Thunder Bay

   Vegan: Black Bean Crunchwrap Supreme®, Black Bean Chalupa Supreme®, Spicy Potato Soft Taco

4. Applebee's Grill & Bar

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

   1155 Alloy Dr, Thunder Bay

   Vegan: Southwest Chicken Bowl, Tex-Mex Shrimp Bowl, Brew Pub Pretzels

5. McDonald's

   Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

   Chain · 5 locations here

   Vegan: McVeggie, Hash Browns, Baked Apple Pie

6. Freshii

   Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant

   588 Arthur Street West, Thunder Bay

   Vegan: Buddha's Satay, Teriyaki Twist, Spicy Lemongrass

7. Booster Juice

   Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

   Chain · 2 locations here

   Vegan: Wildberry Rush, Tropi-Kale, Spinach Is In It

8. GUAC Mexi Grill - HQ

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Fast food · Tex-Mex, Mexican

   570 Harbour Expy #2, Thunder Bay

   Vegan: Black Bean Crumbles, Black Beans, Fajita Veggies · Build a burrito, bowl or taco with vegan-listed ingredients; omit cheese, sour cream and non-vegan sauces.

9. Local Cantina

   Vegan optionsRestaurant

   235 Red River Rd, Thunder Bay

   Vegan: Beyond Veggie - PB, Deluxe - PB, Not So Hawaiian - PB

10. Pita Pit

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Black Bean Patty, Rice, Hummus · Build a custom pita or bowl using vegan base, filling, toppings, seasonings and sauce.

11. Tim Hortons

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 18 locations here

    Vegan: Chipotle Veggie Wrap, Patates hachées brunes (Hash Browns), Latte · Specify plant-based milk in drinks and ask for wraps without cheese or sauce containing dairy products.

12. Wendy's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: French fries, Plain baked potato, Apple Pecan Salad

13. Pür & Simple

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    570 Harbour Expy, Thunder Bay

    Vegan: Simply Vegan, Tropical Bliss

14. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 9 locations here

    Vegan: Caffè Americano, Café Latte

15. Subway

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 11 locations here

    Vegan: Veggie Delite, Veggie Patty sub · Choose Artisan Italian or Hearty Multigrain bread, omit cheese, and choose mustard, oil and vinegar, or Sweet Onion Teriyaki; ask whether the Veggie Patty is available.

16. BarBurrito

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Mexican

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Veggie Ground · Build a burrito, bowl or taco with plant-based Veggie Ground, rice/beans and vegetable toppings; confirm sauce ingredients and request no dairy.

17. Burger King

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Impossible Whopper

18. Dairy Queen

    Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Ice cream, Burgers

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Non-Dairy Dilly® Bar

19. Osmow's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Fast food · Mediterranean, Middle Eastern

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Falafel on the rocks® (Vegetarian)

20. Quiznos

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

    701 Memorial Ave, Thunder Bay

    Vegan: Veggie Guacamole

21. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Vegan’s Choice - Pick Your Peak

22. Boston Pizza

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    Chain · 2 locations here

23. Moxies

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    1000 Fort William Rd D24, Thunder Bay