Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Carlsbad

We list 82 places in Carlsbad where vegans can eat: 1 100% vegan and 81 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Sandwiches, Burgers, Bakery, and Pizza. 100% vegan spots include Veggie Grill.

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. Veggie Grill

   🌱100% veganFast food · American

   965 Palomar Airport Road, #100

2. AVO Vegan Restaurant

   Vegan optionsRestaurant

3. Pure Burger

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Burgers

   , #102

4. Jamba

   Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

   Chain · 2 locations here

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

5. Jimmy John's

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

   7670 El Camino Real Ste 102, Carlsbad

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

6. Olive Garden

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian

   1884 Marron Road, Carlsbad

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

7. Pure

   Vegan optionsOther

   Chain · 2 locations here

   Vegan: Purple Haze, Skinny Coco, Pure Pina Colada

8. Taco Bell

   Vegan optionsFast food · Tex-Mex

   6017 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad

   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.

9. Handel's Homemade Ice Cream

   Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

   2825 State Street, Carlsbad

   Vegan: Mango, Mixed Berry, Pomegranate

10. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Ice cream

    7740 El Camino Real, Carlsbad

    Vegan: Peppermint Patty, Snow Cone Sorbet, Frosé Sorbet

11. P.F. Chang's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Asian

    5621 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad

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

12. The Cheesecake Factory

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    2525 El Camino Real Ste 105, Carlsbad

    Vegan: Vegan Cobb Salad, Thai Lettuce Wraps with Avocado, Orange Cauliflower Bowl

13. Benihana

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Japanese, Teppanyaki, Steak

    755 Raintree Drive

    Vegan: Cucumber Roll, Vegetable Roll, Avocado Roll

14. Jack in the Box

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: French Toast Sticks, Teriyaki Bowl, Southwest Salad

15. Menchie's

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Frozen yogurt

    Chain · 3 locations here

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

16. Sweetgreen

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Salads

    7750 El Camino Real suite a, Carlsbad

    Vegan: Shroomami, Hummus Crunch, Super Green Goddess

17. BJ's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    5613 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad

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

18. Bruegger's Bagels

    Vegan optionsFast food · Bagels

    7680 El Camino Real, #102, Carlsbad

    Vegan: Plain, Everything, Blueberry

19. Panda Express

    Vegan optionsFast food · Chinese

    5630 Paseo Del Norte, #141, Carlsbad

    Vegan: Eggplant Tofu, Chow Mein, Super Greens

20. Panera Bread

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches, Bakery

    Chain · 3 locations here

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

21. Subway

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 7 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.

22. Buca di Beppo

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian

    Vegan: Spaghetti Marinara, Green Beans, Mixed Greens

23. Chipotle

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    Chain · 2 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.

24. Everbowl

    Vegan optionsOther

    7670 El Camino Real Ste 103, Carlsbad

    Vegan: Whatever Bowl, Full Moon, Everbowl

25. Nekter Juice Bar

    Vegan optionsOther

    2647 Gateway Rd, Carlsbad

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

26. Peet's Coffee

    Vegan optionsCafé

    , #103

    Vegan: Everything Plant-Based Sandwich, Cold Brew Oat Lattes, Pumpkin Latte

27. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 12 locations here

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

28. Wetzel's Pretzels

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pretzel

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Original Pretzel, Sinful Cinnamon Pretzel, Wetzel Bitz

29. Blaze Pizza

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    5620 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad

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

30. MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Burgers

    2540 El Camino Real Ste a, Carlsbad

    Vegan: Black bean vegan patty with avocado, sautéed mushrooms, grilled onions, tomato and BBQ sauce; order in a lettuce cup., Hand-Cut Fries, Sweet Potato

31. Pei Wei

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Asian

    Vegan: Firecracker Tofu, Honey-Seared Tofu, Asian Chopped Salad

32. See's Candies

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant

    1830 Marron Rd Ste 124, Carlsbad

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

33. Broken Yolk Cafe

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    7670 El Camino Real, Carlsbad

    Vegan: Spicy Vegan Bowl, Acai Bowl

34. El Pollo Loco

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    7120 Avenida Encinas

    Vegan: Original Pollo Bowl, Original BRC Burrito

35. Jersey Mike's Subs

    Vegan optionsFast food · 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.

36. Mendocino Farms

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    2674 Gateway Rd, Carlsbad

    Vegan: Vegan Banh Mi, Spicy Curried Couscous

37. Shake Shack

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Burgers

    7740 El Camino Real Suite K, Carlsbad

    Vegan: Veggie Shack, Fries

38. Better Buzz Coffee Carlsbad

    Vegan optionsCafé

    3016 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad

    Vegan: Vanilla Bean Oatmilk Espresso

39. Cold Stone Creamery

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

    2967 Carlsbad Boulevard, Carlsbad

    Vegan: Silk® Chocolate Almondmilk Frozen Dessert

40. Domino's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

41. Habit Burger & Grill

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    7610 Via Campanile, Carlsbad

    Vegan: Veggie Burger Meal

42. Luna Grill

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Greek

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Vegan Luna Vida Bowl

43. Noodles & Company

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pasta

    2521 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad

    Vegan: Japanese Pan Noodles

44. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

    Vegan optionsCafé

    2508 El Camino Real #F, Carlsbad

    Vegan: Latte

45. Zenshi Sushi

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sushi

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Vegetable Roll 10pc

46. Islands Restaurant Carlsbad

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Burgers

    889 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad

47. Teaspoon Carlsbad

    Vegan optionsCafé · Bubble tea

    7625 Via Campanile, Carlsbad