Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Monterey

We list 36 places in Monterey where vegans can eat: 36 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Sandwiches, American, Ice cream, 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. Alvarado Street Brewery

   Vegan optionsBar · American, Burgers, Pizza

   426 Alvarado Street

2. Chopstix Restaurant

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Vietnamese

3. El Canatro - Vegan Mexican Food

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Mexican

   791 Foam Street

4. Perfectly Pressed Monterey

   Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

   491 Alvarado Street, Monterey

5. Terra Foods

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Breakfast

   475 Alvarado Street

6. Jamba

   Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

   398 Alvarado Street, Monterey

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

7. Taco Bell

   Vegan optionsFast food · Tex-Mex

   321 Alvarado Street, Monterey

   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.

8. Ike's Love and Sandwiches

   Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

   570 Munras Ave, Monterey

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

9. Baskin-Robbins

   Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

   406 Lighthouse Avenue, Monterey

   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, Steak

    136 Olivier Street, Monterey

    Vegan: Cucumber Roll, Vegetable Roll, Avocado Roll

11. Jack in the Box

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    889 Abrego Street, Monterey

    Vegan: French Toast Sticks, Teriyaki Bowl, Southwest Salad

12. California Pizza Kitchen

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    1100 Del Monte Center, Monterey

    Vegan: White Corn Guacamole + Chips, Dakota Smashed Pea + Barley Soup, Banh Mi Power Bowl

13. Panda Express

    Vegan optionsFast food · Chinese

    570 Munras Avenue, Monterey

    Vegan: Eggplant Tofu, Chow Mein, Super Greens

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

    560 Munras Ave Unit 10, Monterey

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

17. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 5 locations here

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

18. Wetzel's Pretzels

    Vegan optionsBakery · Restaurant · Bakery

    751 Cannery Row Suite 105, Monterey

    Vegan: Original Pretzel, Sinful Cinnamon Pretzel, Wetzel Bitz

19. Black Bear Diner

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    2450 Fremont St, Monterey

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

20. See's Candies

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream

    310 Del Monte Center, Monterey

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

21. Cold Stone Creamery

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

    1470 Del Monte Ctr, Monterey

    Vegan: Silk® Chocolate Almondmilk Frozen Dessert

22. Denny's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Plant-Based Pancake Slam®

23. Dippin' Dots

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

    711 Cannery Row, Monterey

    Vegan: Rainbow Ice

24. Domino's Pizza

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    1759 Lewis Rd Bld No 660, Monterey

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

25. Nick The Greek

    Vegan optionsFast food · Greek

    481 Alvarado Street, Monterey

26. Poke House

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Poke

    515 Del Monte Center, Monterey