Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Downey

We list 65 places in Downey where vegans can eat: 65 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Burgers, Sandwiches, Mexican, and Tex-Mex.

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

   11414 Paramount Boulevard, Downey

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Hash Browns, Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

2. Jamba

   Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

   12020 Lakewood Boulevard, Downey

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

3. Jimmy John's

   Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

   12018 Lakewood Boulevard, Downey

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

4. Olive Garden

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian

   9253 Firestone Blvd, Downey

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

5. Taco Bell

   Vegan optionsFast food · Tex-Mex

   Chain · 3 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.

6. Del Taco

   Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

   8028 Firestone Boulevard, Downey

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

7. Dunkin'

   Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Doughnuts

   9070 Firestone Boulevard, Downey

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin

8. Handel's Homemade Ice Cream

   Vegan optionsOther

   8855 Apollo Way

   Vegan: Mango, Mixed Berry, Pomegranate

9. Baskin-Robbins

   Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Ice cream

   7938 E Florence Ave, Downey

   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.

10. Benihana

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Japanese, Teppanyaki, Steak

    8801 Apollo Way, Downey

    Vegan: Cucumber Roll, Vegetable Roll, Avocado Roll

11. Burger King

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns

12. Jack in the Box

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    Chain · 5 locations here

    Vegan: French Toast Sticks, Teriyaki Bowl, Southwest Salad

13. WaBa Grill

    Vegan optionsFast food · Asian

    8258 Firestone Boulevard

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

14. Yogurtland

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Frozen yogurt

    8250 Firestone Boulevard

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

15. Auntie Anne's

    Vegan optionsBakery · Restaurant · Bakery

    340 Stonewood St, Downey

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

16. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    121 Stonewood St, Downey

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

17. Chili's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Tex-Mex

    Vegan: Chipotle Fresh Mex Bowl, Fajitas, Oldtimer Burger

18. Einstein Bros. Bagels

    Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant

    9500 Lakewood Boulevard, Downey

    Vegan: Avocado Toast, Cinnamon Raisin Bagel, Natural Peanut Butter

19. Panda Express

    Vegan optionsFast food · Chinese

    8510 Firestone Boulevard, Downey

    Vegan: Eggplant Tofu, Chow Mein, Super Greens

20. Panera Bread

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches, Bakery

    8900 Apollo Way, #A, Downey

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

21. Subway

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

    Chain · 2 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. 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.

23. Nekter Juice Bar

    Vegan optionsOther

    9112 Firestone Blvd, Downey

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

24. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 8 locations here

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

25. Wetzel's Pretzels

    Vegan optionsBakery · Restaurant · Bakery

    132 Stonewood St P13, Downey

    Vegan: Original Pretzel, Sinful Cinnamon Pretzel, Wetzel Bitz

26. Black Bear Diner

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    7900 Florence Ave, Downey

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

27. 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

28. El Pollo Loco

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Original Pollo Bowl, Original BRC Burrito

29. Golden Corral

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American, Buffet

    9588 Lakewood Boulevard, Downey

    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.

30. Jersey Mike's Subs

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

    Chain · 2 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.

31. MOD Pizza

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    8896 Apollo Way, Downey

    Vegan: Plant-Based Italian Sausage, Plant-Based Cheese · Build a pizza using a vegan crust, vegan sauce, plant-based Italian sausage and plant-based cheese; check with the location about ingredients and preparation.

32. Shake Shack

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Burgers

    8300 Firestone Blvd, Downey

    Vegan: Veggie Shack, Fries

33. California Fish Grill

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    8990 Apollo Way, Downey

    Vegan: Green Goddess Dressing

34. Cold Stone Creamery

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Ice cream

    12024 Lakewood Blvd, Downey

    Vegan: Silk® Chocolate Almondmilk Frozen Dessert

35. Domino's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

36. Luna Grill

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    9551 3/4 Telegraph Rd, Pico Rivera

    Vegan: Vegan Luna Vida Bowl

37. Sbarro

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    131 Stonewood St, Downey

    Vegan: Garden

38. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Latte

39. The Habit Burger Grill

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    8619 Firestone Blvd., Downey

    Vegan: Veggie Burger Meal

40. Zenshi Sushi

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sushi

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Vegetable Roll 10pc

41. Fire Wings Downey

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Chicken

    8830 Apollo Way #126, Downey