Vegan and vegan-friendly places in La Mesa

We list 38 places in La Mesa where vegans can eat: 38 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Sandwiches, Burgers, American, and Ice cream.

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. Jamba

   Vegan optionsOther

   5500 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa

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

2. Olive Garden

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian

   5500 Grossmont Center Drive, #420, La Mesa

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

3. Baskin-Robbins

   Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Ice cream

   8807 1/2 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa

   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.

4. Jack in the Box

   Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

   Chain · 3 locations here

   Vegan: French Toast Sticks, Teriyaki Bowl, Southwest Salad

5. Menchie's Frozen Yogurt

   Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Frozen yogurt

   8046 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa

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

6. BJ's

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

   5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa

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

7. Chili's

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Tex-Mex

   Vegan: Chipotle Fresh Mex Bowl, Fajitas, Oldtimer Burger

8. Panda Express

   Vegan optionsFast food · Chinese

   Chain · 2 locations here

   Vegan: Eggplant Tofu, Chow Mein, Super Greens

9. Panera Bread

   Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches, Bakery

   5500 Grossmont Center Drive, #145, La Mesa

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

10. Subway

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 4 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.

11. Chipotle

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    8005 Fletcher Parkway, La Mesa

    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.

12. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 7 locations here

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

13. Wetzel's Pretzels

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pretzel

    5500 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa

    Vegan: Original Pretzel, Sinful Cinnamon Pretzel, Wetzel Bitz

14. See's Candies

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant

    5500 Grossmont Center Dr #115, La Mesa

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

15. El Pollo Loco

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    4990 Baltimore Drive, La Mesa

    Vegan: Original Pollo Bowl, Original BRC Burrito

16. Jersey Mike's Subs

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    5163 Jackson Drive, La Mesa

    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.

17. The Honey Baked Ham Company

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Deli

    5119 Jackson Drive, La Mesa

    Vegan: California Veggie Sandwich, Roasted Tomato Sandwich

18. Better Buzz Coffee

    Vegan optionsCafé

    7102 University Avenue, La Mesa

    Vegan: Vanilla Bean Oatmilk Espresso

19. Cold Stone Creamery

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Ice cream

    5500 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa

    Vegan: Silk® Chocolate Almondmilk Frozen Dessert

20. Denny's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Plant-Based Pancake Slam®

21. Domino's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    7960 University Avenue, La Mesa

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

22. The Habit Burger Grill

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    8216 Parkway Dr, La Mesa

    Vegan: Veggie Burger Meal

23. Zenshi Sushi

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sushi

    8011 University Ave, La Mesa

    Vegan: Vegetable Roll 10pc

24. Bruster's Real Ice Cream

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Ice cream

    8497 Fletcher Pkwy, La Mesa

25. Swami's Cafe

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    8284 La Mesa Boulevard, La Mesa