Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Palm Desert

We list 57 places in Palm Desert where vegans can eat: 57 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Sandwiches, Ice cream, Burgers, and Mexican.

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

   72363 Highway 111

   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. Jimmy John's

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

   44489 Town Center Way Ste. C, Palm Desert

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

4. Olive Garden

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian

   72225 Highway 111

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

5. Red Lobster

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Seafood

   72291 Highway 111

   Vegan: Pasta Marinara, House Salad, Chesapeake Fries

6. TCBY

   Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Ice cream

   72840 Highway 111

   Vegan: Dairy-Free Chocolate Almond, Mango Dairy-Free Sorbet, Orange Dairy-Free Sorbet

7. Del Taco

   Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

   3450 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert

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

8. Handel's Homemade Ice Cream

   Vegan optionsOther

   44489 Town Center Way

   Vegan: Mango, Mixed Berry, Pomegranate

9. Applebee's Grill & Bar

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

   74999 Frank Sinatra Dr, Palm Desert

   Vegan: Impossible Cheeseburger, House Salad, Pretzels

10. Burger King

    Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant

    34500 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert

    Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns

11. Jack in the Box

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: French Toast Sticks, Teriyaki Bowl, Southwest Salad

12. Which Wich

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

    73405 Highway 111, Palm Desert

    Vegan: Black Bean Patty, White Bread, Bowlwich

13. Auntie Anne's

    Vegan optionsBakery · Restaurant · Bakery

    72-840 Highway 111, Palm Desert

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

14. California Pizza Kitchen

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    73080 El Paseo Ste. 8, Palm Desert

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

15. Panera Bread

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches, Bakery

    Chain · 2 locations here

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

16. Subway

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 3 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.

17. 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.

18. Dairy Queen

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Ice cream

    41 800 Washington St 41 800 Washington St, Palm Desert

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

19. Nékter Juice Bar

    Vegan optionsOther

    Chain · 2 locations here

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

20. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 9 locations here

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

21. Wetzel's Pretzels

    Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Original Pretzel, Sinful Cinnamon Pretzel, Wetzel Bitz

22. Blaze Pizza

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    73393 CA-111, Palm Desert

    Vegan: Vegan Pizza, Build Your Own Personal Vegan Pizza, Cheesy Bread

23. See's Candies

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant

    72840 CA-111 Ste 439, Palm Desert

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

24. El Pollo Loco

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Mexican

    34620 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert

    Vegan: Original Pollo Bowl, Original BRC Burrito

25. Firehouse Subs

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

    34300 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert

    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.

26. Jersey Mike's Subs

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

    Chain · 3 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.

27. Shake Shack

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Burgers

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Veggie Shack, Fries

28. Cold Stone Creamery

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Ice cream

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Silk® Chocolate Almondmilk Frozen Dessert

29. Denny's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    72950 Highway 111

    Vegan: Plant-Based Pancake Slam®

30. Domino's Pizza

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    74520 Highway 111 # C 3, Palm Desert

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

31. Luna Grill Palm Desert

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Greek

    73-405 CA-111 Ste 105, Palm Desert

    Vegan: Vegan Luna Vida Bowl

32. Sbarro

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    72-840 CA-111, Palm Desert

    Vegan: Garden

33. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

    Vegan optionsCafé

    73400 El Paseo Dr #9, Palm Desert

    Vegan: Latte

34. The Habit Burger Grill

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Burgers

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Veggie Burger Meal

35. Islands Restaurant

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    72-353 CA-111, Palm Desert