Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Bakersfield

We list 212 places in Bakersfield where vegans can eat: 212 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Sandwiches, Burgers, Tex-Mex, and Mexican.

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

   Chain · 2 locations here

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Hash Browns, Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

2. Jamba

   Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

   Chain · 6 locations here

   Vegan: Apple ‘n Greens, Greens ‘n Ginger, Mega Mango

3. Jimmy John's

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

   4560 Coffee Rd Ste C, Bakersfield

   Vegan: Vegetable sandwich; order without cheese and mayonnaise., French Bread, Avocado Spread

4. Olive Garden

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian

   Vegan: Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce, Minestrone Soup, Breadstick with Garlic Topping

5. Red Lobster

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Seafood

   8180 Rosedale Hwy, Bakersfield

   Vegan: Pasta Marinara, House Salad, Chesapeake Fries

6. Taco Bell

   Vegan optionsFast food · Tex-Mex

   Chain · 20 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.

7. TCBY

   Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Ice cream

   2701 Ming Ave

   Vegan: Dairy-Free Chocolate Almond, Mango Dairy-Free Sorbet, Orange Dairy-Free Sorbet

8. Teriyaki Madness

   Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant

   Chain · 2 locations here

   Vegan: Tofu Teriyaki, Spicy Tofu Teriyaki, White Rice · Ask for the tofu bowls to be prepared vegan; options vary by location.

9. Del Taco

   Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

   Chain · 4 locations here

   Vegan: 8 Layer Veggie Burrito, Bean Burrito, Chips & Guac

10. Dunkin'

    Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Doughnuts

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Avocado Toast, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin

11. Dutch Bros. Coffee

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 6 locations here

    Vegan: Espresso, Cold Brew, Nitro Cold Brew

12. Handel's Homemade Ice Cream

    Vegan optionsOther

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Mango, Mixed Berry, Pomegranate

13. P.F. Chang's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Chinese

    10700 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield

    Vegan: Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps, Buddha’s Feast, Ma Po Tofu

14. Baja Fresh

    Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Baja Bowl, Veggie Burrito, Burrito Mexicano

15. Baskin-Robbins

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Real Fruit Smoothies, Iced Cold Brew, Lemon Sorbet · Ask which non-dairy flavors are available at the local shop; flavors vary by location. The chain notes that all menu items are prepared in the same area, so cross-contact is possible.

16. Burger King

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    Chain · 6 locations here

    Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns

17. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    3310 California Ave, Bakersfield

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

18. Ike's Sandwiches

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

    9000 Ming Ave Ste H4, Bakersfield

    Vegan: 70. Meatless Mike, 246. James & The Giant Peach, 301. Handsome Owl

19. Jack in the Box

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    Chain · 11 locations here

    Vegan: French Toast Sticks, Teriyaki Bowl, Southwest Salad

20. Menchie's Frozen Yogurt

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Frozen yogurt

    4560-B, 4560 Coffee Rd, Bakersfield

    Vegan: Vegan Strawberry Lemonade Sorbet, Vegan Blueberry Lemonade Sorbet, Vegan Cake Batter Made With Almond Milk

21. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Burgers

    2701 Ming Ave, Bakersfield

    Vegan: Keep It Simple Veggie Burger, The Veggie Burger, Crispy Fried Pickles

22. Romano's Macaroni Grill

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian

    Vegan: Create Your Own Pasta, Tomato Basil Soup, Rosemary Peasant Bread

23. WaBa Grill

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Organic Tofu Bowl, Organic Tofu Veggie Bowl, Plantspired Steak Veggie Bowl

24. Yogurtland

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Ice cream

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Plant-Based Salted Chocolate Soufflé, Plant-Based Brown Sugar Vanilla, Mixed Berry Smoothie Bowl

25. Auntie Anne's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel, Sweet Almond Pretzel, Sweet Glaze Dip

26. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    10750 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield

    Vegan: House Salad, Chips & Housemade Guacamole + Salsa, Strawberry Fields Salad

27. Cafe Rio

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Fast food · Mexican

    200 Coffee Road, #A-100, Bakersfield

    Vegan: Bowl, Salad, Tostada

28. California Pizza Kitchen

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    10150 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield

    Vegan: White Corn Guacamole + Chips, Dakota Smashed Pea + Barley Soup, Banh Mi Power Bowl

29. Chili's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Tex-Mex

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Chipotle Fresh Mex Bowl, Fajitas, Oldtimer Burger

30. Panda Express

    Vegan optionsFast food · Chinese

    Chain · 9 locations here

    Vegan: Eggplant Tofu, Chow Mein, Super Greens

31. Panera Bread

    Vegan optionsBakery · Restaurant · Bakery

    Chain · 2 locations here

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

32. Subway

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

    Chain · 19 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.

33. Chipotle

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    Chain · 7 locations here

    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.

34. Nékter Juice Bar

    Vegan optionsOther

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Açaí Banana Berry, Dragon Fruit, Açaí Peanut Butter

35. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 34 locations here

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

36. Toastique

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    3345 Buena Vista Rd, Bakersfield

    Vegan: Greek, Açaí, Power Açaí

37. Wetzel's Pretzels

    Vegan optionsBakery · Restaurant · Bakery

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Original Pretzel, Sinful Cinnamon Pretzel, Wetzel Bitz

38. Black Bear Diner

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    4102 California Avenue, Bakersfield

    Vegan: Dr. Praeger's® Veggie Burger, Avocado Toast, Bob's Red Mill Steel Cut Oatmeal

39. Blaze Pizza

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Vegan Pizza, Build Your Own Personal Vegan Pizza, Cheesy Bread

40. Carvel

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream

    Vegan: Sorbets, Cake Cone, Sugar Cone · Ask the local shoppe whether Oatly is offered and which flavors are available; availability varies by location.

41. Juice It Up!

    Vegan optionsOther

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: The Greens, The Turmeric, The Greentox Smoothie

42. See's Candies

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Extra Fancy Mixed Salted Nuts, Licorice Medallions® (Red & Black), Assorted Sugar Sticks

43. El Pollo Loco

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    Chain · 6 locations here

    Vegan: Original Pollo Bowl, Original BRC Burrito

44. Firehouse Subs

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

    3700 California Ave, Bakersfield

    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.

45. Freddy's

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

    2649 Calloway Dr, Bakersfield

    Vegan: Veggie Burger, Freddy’s Shoestring Fries

46. Golden Corral

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American, Buffet

    5001 Ming Avenue, Bakersfield

    Vegan: Cherry pie, Salad bar · Availability varies by location, time of day and season; ask restaurant staff about ingredients and check with the local restaurant.

47. Jersey Mike's Subs

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

    Chain · 6 locations here

    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.

48. California Fish Grill

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    5601 California Ave Ste 100, Bakersfield

    Vegan: Green Goddess Dressing

49. Cold Stone Creamery

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Ice cream

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Silk® Chocolate Almondmilk Frozen Dessert

50. Deli Delicious #23 - Hageman

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

    9801 Hageman Rd, Bakersfield

    Vegan: Black Bean Garden Vegan

51. Denny's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    Chain · 4 locations here

    Vegan: Plant-Based Pancake Slam®

52. Domino's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    Chain · 5 locations here

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

53. Krispy Kreme

    Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Doughnuts

    9410 Rosedale Highway, Bakersfield

    Vegan: Latte

54. Papa Murphy's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Dairy-Free Cheese Pizza

55. Pizza Twist - Bakersfield, CA

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    3150 Panama Ln, Bakersfield

    Vegan: Vegan Bombay Garlic Pizza

56. Sbarro

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    2701 Ming Ave #402, Bakersfield

    Vegan: Garden

57. The Habit Burger Grill

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    Chain · 4 locations here

    Vegan: Veggie Burger Meal

58. Fire Wings - Bakersfield

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    2681 Calloway Dr, Bakersfield

59. Teaspoon

    Vegan optionsCafé · Bubble tea

    5601 California Ave, Bakersfield