Vegan and vegan-friendly places in El Cajon

We list 55 places in El Cajon where vegans can eat: 55 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Sandwiches, Burgers, Mexican, and American.

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

   1286 Oakdale Avenue, El Cajon

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Hash Browns, Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

2. Jamba

   Vegan optionsOther

   Chain · 2 locations here

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

3. 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.

4. Del Taco

   Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant

   141 Broadway, El Cajon

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

5. Dunkin'

   Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Doughnuts

   350 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin

6. Dutch Bros Coffee Jackson County

   Vegan optionsCafé

   801 N 2nd St, El Cajon

   Vegan: Espresso, Cold Brew, Nitro Cold Brew

7. Baskin-Robbins

   Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

   Chain · 2 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.

8. Burger King

   Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

   822 North Johnson Avenue, El Cajon

   Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns

9. Jack in the Box

   Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

   Chain · 6 locations here

   Vegan: French Toast Sticks, Teriyaki Bowl, Southwest Salad

10. Menchie's

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Frozen yogurt

    1710 East Main Street, El Cajon

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

11. Panda Express México

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Chinese

    131 Broadway Ave. Suite 3, El Cajon

    Vegan: Eggplant Tofu, Chow Mein, Super Greens

12. Panera Bread

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches, Bakery

    733 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon

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

13. Quiznos

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    355 Fletcher Parkway

    Vegan: Veggie Guacamole, Apple Harvest Salad, Sammie · Build a custom sub, sammie or salad with the guide's listed vegan toppings and sauces; ask for no cheese on Veggie Guacamole and use red wine vinaigrette on Apple Harvest Salad.

14. Subway

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 5 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.

15. 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.

16. Peet's Coffee

    Vegan optionsCafé

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

17. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 11 locations here

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

18. Black Bear Diner

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    1025 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon

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

19. See's Candies

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream

    395 Parkway Plaza, El Cajon

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

20. El Pollo Loco

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Original Pollo Bowl, Original BRC Burrito

21. Golden Corral

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American, Buffet

    390 West Main Street, El Cajon

    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.

22. Jersey Mike's Subs

    Vegan optionsFast food · 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.

23. California Fish Grill

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    120 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon

    Vegan: Green Goddess Dressing

24. Denny's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Plant-Based Pancake Slam®

25. Domino's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

26. Sbarro

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    415 Fletcher Pkwy Suite 689, El Cajon

    Vegan: Garden

27. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Vegan: Latte