Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Salinas

We list 78 places in Salinas where vegans can eat: 78 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Sandwiches, Burgers, Tex-Mex, 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. IHOP

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Breakfast, Pancakes

   1075 North Davis Road, Salinas

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Hash Browns, Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

2. Jamba

   Vegan optionsFast food · Smoothies

   Chain · 3 locations here

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

3. Olive Garden

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian

   1580 N Main St, Salinas

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

4. Red Lobster

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Seafood

   1720 N Main St, Salinas

   Vegan: Pasta Marinara, House Salad, Chesapeake Fries

5. Taco Bell

   Vegan optionsFast food · Tex-Mex

   Chain · 4 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.

6. Ike's Love and Sandwiches

   Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

   1822 North Main Street, Salinas

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

7. Teriyaki Madness

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Japanese

   1606 N Main St, Salinas

   Vegan: Tofu Teriyaki, Spicy Tofu Teriyaki, White Rice · Ask for the tofu bowls to be prepared vegan; options vary by location.

8. 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.

9. Burger King

   Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

   Chain · 5 locations here

   Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns

10. Jack in the Box

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    Chain · 5 locations here

    Vegan: French Toast Sticks, Teriyaki Bowl, Southwest Salad

11. La Costa Taqueria

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Mexican

    1306 N Main St, Salinas

    Vegan: Black Beans, Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette, Guacamole · Customize an entree with vegan-checked components; check preparation and request no animal-derived toppings. The official menu presents entrees as customizable and the allergen page marks individual ingredients vegan.

12. Yogurtland

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Ice cream

    Chain · 2 locations here

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

13. Auntie Anne's

    Vegan optionsBakery · Restaurant · Bakery

    1574 Northridge Ctr, Salinas

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

14. BJ's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    1730 North Main Street, Salinas

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

15. Chili's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Tex-Mex

    Vegan: Chipotle Fresh Mex Bowl, Fajitas, Oldtimer Burger

16. Panda Express

    Vegan optionsFast food · Chinese

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Eggplant Tofu, Chow Mein, Super Greens

17. Panera Bread

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches, Bakery

    1700 Northridge Mall, Salinas

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

18. Subway

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 10 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.

19. Chipotle

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    1748 North Main Street, Salinas

    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.

20. Peet's Coffee

    Vegan optionsCafé

    1320 S Main St, Salinas

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

21. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 16 locations here

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

22. Wetzel's Pretzels

    Vegan optionsBakery · Restaurant · Bakery

    558 Northridge Mall, Salinas

    Vegan: Original Pretzel, Sinful Cinnamon Pretzel, Wetzel Bitz

23. Black Bear Diner

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    1391 N Davis Rd, Salinas

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

24. See's Candies

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream

    1570 North Main Street, Salinas

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

25. El Pollo Loco

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Original Pollo Bowl, Original BRC Burrito

26. Jersey Mike's Subs

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    1668 North Main Street, Salinas

    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. Cold Stone Creamery

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

    1584 Northridge Mall, #FC8, Salinas

    Vegan: Silk® Chocolate Almondmilk Frozen Dessert

28. Denny's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Plant-Based Pancake Slam®

29. Domino's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

30. Papa Murphy's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    1225 South Main Street, Salinas

    Vegan: Dairy-Free Cheese Pizza

31. The Habit Burger Grill

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Burgers

    1602 N Main St, Salinas

    Vegan: Veggie Burger Meal

32. Zenshi Sushi

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sushi

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Vegetable Roll 10pc

33. The Human Bean

    Vegan optionsCafé · Restaurant

    210 Main St, Salinas

    Ask for a drink made with oat, almond, soy or coconut milk; confirm flavorings and sauces are dairy-free.