Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Escondido

We list 86 places in Escondido where vegans can eat: 86 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Sandwiches, Burgers, Mexican, 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

   Chain · 2 locations here

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Hash Browns, Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

2. Jamba

   Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

   1282 Auto Park Way, #B, Escondido

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

3. Olive Garden

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian

   1107 West Valley Parkway, Escondido

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

4. 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.

5. Del Taco

   Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

   Chain · 3 locations here

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

6. Dutch Bros. Coffee

   Vegan optionsCafé

   Chain · 2 locations here

   Vegan: Espresso, Cold Brew, Nitro Cold Brew

7. Ike's Love and Sandwiches

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

   1264 Auto Park Way, Escondido

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

8. The Cheesecake Factory

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

   200 E Via Rancho Pkwy, Escondido

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

9. Baja Fresh

   Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

   Vegan: Baja Bowl, Veggie Burrito, Burrito Mexicano

10. Baskin-Robbins

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

    1247 East Valley Parkway, Escondido

    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.

11. Burger King

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    Chain · 5 locations here

    Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns

12. Jack in the Box

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    Chain · 4 locations here

    Vegan: French Toast Sticks, Teriyaki Bowl, Southwest Salad

13. Menchie's Frozen Yogurt

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Frozen yogurt

    349 W Felicita Ave, Escondido

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

14. Pieology Pizzeria

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    1334 West Valley Parkway, Escondido

    Vegan: Vegan Custom Pizza, Daiya® Mozzarella, Spicy Italian “Sausage” Rounds · Build a vegan pizza with the Gluten-Free Crust, vegan sauce, Daiya cheese or no cheese, vegetables and plant-based meats; location offerings may vary.

15. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Burgers

    200 E Via Rancho Pkwy, Escondido

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

16. Surfing Crab Escondido

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Seafood

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

17. Yogurtland Escondido

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Frozen yogurt

    1284-A Auto Park Way, Escondido

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

18. BJ's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    204 East Via Rancho Parkway, Escondido

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

19. Chili's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Tex-Mex

    1105 West Valley Parkway

    Vegan: Chipotle Fresh Mex Bowl, Fajitas, Oldtimer Burger

20. Panda Express

    Vegan optionsFast food · Chinese

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Eggplant Tofu, Chow Mein, Super Greens

21. Panera Bread

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches, Bakery

    1286 Auto Park Way, Escondido

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

22. Quiznos

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    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.

23. 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.

24. Chipotle

    Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant

    Chain · 4 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.

25. DQ Grill & Chill

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

    310 West El Norte Parkway, Escondido

    Vegan: Non-Dairy Dilly® Bar, Misty® Slush, Pretzel Sticks

26. Everbowl

    Vegan optionsOther

    1875 S Centre City Pkwy, Escondido

    Vegan: Whatever Bowl, Full Moon, Everbowl

27. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 13 locations here

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

28. Wetzel's Pretzels

    Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Original Pretzel, Sinful Cinnamon Pretzel, Wetzel Bitz

29. See's Candies

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream

    Chain · 2 locations here

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

30. Black Rock Coffee Bar

    Vegan optionsCafé

    1906 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido

    Vegan: Banana Bread, Doughnut Vanilla · Ask which vegan baked goods are available at your location; availability varies by location.

31. El Pollo Loco

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Original Pollo Bowl, Original BRC Burrito

32. Firehouse Subs

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    880 West Valley Parkway, Escondido

    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.

33. 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.

34. The Honey Baked Ham Company

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Deli

    144 W Washington, Escondido

    Vegan: California Veggie Sandwich, Roasted Tomato Sandwich

35. Better Buzz Coffee Escondido

    Vegan optionsCafé

    1831 S Centre City Pkwy, Escondido

    Vegan: Vanilla Bean Oatmilk Espresso

36. California Fish Grill

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    1348 W Valley Pkwy A, Escondido

    Vegan: Green Goddess Dressing

37. Cold Stone Creamery

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Ice cream

    358 W Valley Pkwy, Escondido

    Vegan: Silk® Chocolate Almondmilk Frozen Dessert

38. Denny's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    510 West Mission Avenue, Escondido

    Vegan: Plant-Based Pancake Slam®

39. Domino's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

40. Sbarro

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    200 E Via Rancho Pkwy, Escondido

    Vegan: Garden

41. The Habit Burger Grill

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Burgers

    720 N Centre City Pkwy, Escondido

    Vegan: Veggie Burger Meal

42. Zenshi Sushi

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sushi

    2417 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido

    Vegan: Vegetable Roll 10pc

43. Teaspoon Escondido

    Vegan optionsCafé · Bubble tea

    1264 Auto Park Way, Escondido

44. The Kebab Shop

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Mediterranean

    1282 Auto Park Way, Escondido