Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Athens

We list 30 places in Athens where vegans can eat: 30 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Sandwiches, Burgers, American, and Pizza.

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. IHOP

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Breakfast, Pancakes

   16211 Athens-Limestone Boulevard, Athens

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Hash Browns, Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

2. Taco Bell

   Vegan optionsFast food · Tex-Mex

   Chain · 2 locations here

   Vegan: Bean Burrito, Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito, Spicy Potato Soft Taco · Ask for listed customizations; Fresco Style removes dairy toppings and adds pico de gallo.

3. Dunkin'

   Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Doughnuts

   1690 US Highway 72 East, #C, Athens

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin

4. Burger King

   Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

   Chain · 2 locations here

   Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns

5. Cracker Barrel

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

   1212 Kelli Drive, Athens

   Vegan: Impossible Sausage Made From Plants, Fried Apples, Fresh Fruit

6. Zaxby's

   Vegan optionsFast food · Chicken

   221 French Farms Boulevard, Athens

   Vegan: House Zalad, Crinkle Fries, Texas Toast

7. Panda Express

   Vegan optionsFast food · Chinese

   22090 US Highway 72, Athens

   Vegan: Eggplant Tofu, Chow Mein, Super Greens

8. Panera Bread

   Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches, Bakery

   1323 Highway 72 East, Athens

   Vegan: Steel Cut Oatmeal with Strawberries & Pecans, Classic Avo Toast, Mediterranean Veggie

9. Smoothie King

   Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

   1260 US Hwy 72 E. Suite i, Athens

   Vegan: Vegan Mango Kale, Vegan Mixed Berry, Vegan Dark Chocolate Banana

10. Subway

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Veggie Patty, Artisan Italian (White), Oil · Build a Veggie Delite sandwich or salad with vegan-friendly vegetables and condiments; choose an approved bread. Veggie Patty availability varies by location.

11. Waffle House

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Hashbrowns, Grilled Onions, Grilled Tomatoes · Order a build-your-own hashbrown plate or bowl with animal-free toppings; all items share grill and prep surfaces with animal items.

12. Chipotle

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    1289 US Highway 72 East, Athens

    Vegan: Sofritas, Black Beans, Pinto Beans · Build your own burrito, bowl, salad, tacos or kid’s meal with vegan components; the official site suggests Sofritas, black or pinto beans, brown rice and vegetables/salsa.

13. Marco's Pizza

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    22099 US Highway 72, #H, Athens

    Vegan: Veggie Sub, Garden Salad, Greek Salad

14. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Caffe Latte, Caffe Mocha, Iced Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso

15. Whataburger

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Burgers

    1327 US Hwy 72 E, Athens

    Vegan: French Fries, Hash Brown Sticks, Apple Slices

16. Firehouse Subs

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Sub with peppers, mushrooms and three cheeses; request no cheese or mayo and use white or gluten-free bread., Firehouse Salad · For a vegan sub, use a white or gluten-free roll; request no cheese and no mayo. Check local ingredients, as bread and availability can vary.

17. Jersey Mike's Subs

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

    197 Hwy. 31N Suite B, Athens

    Vegan: Vegetable sub with green bell peppers; order on white bread without Swiss or provolone cheese., Vegetable wrap with green bell peppers; order without cheese.

18. Domino's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    119 US Highway 31 South, Athens

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

19. Papa Murphy's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    1001 US Highway 72 East, #3, Athens

    Vegan: Dairy-Free Cheese Pizza

20. Zenshi Sushi

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sushi

    165 US-31, Athens

    Vegan: Vegetable Roll 10pc

21. Scooter's Coffee

    Vegan optionsCafé

    547 US Hwy 72 W, Athens

    Choose almond, oat, or coconut milk for drinks.