Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Santa Maria

We list 55 places in Santa Maria where vegans can eat: 55 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Sandwiches, Burgers, Tex-Mex, 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

   202 Nicholson Ave, Santa Maria

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Hash Browns, Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

2. Jamba

   Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

   530 East Betteravia Road, #A-3, Santa Maria

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

3. Olive Garden

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian

   1210 S Bradley Rd, Santa Maria

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

4. Red Lobster

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Seafood

   1525 S Bradley Rd, Santa Maria

   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. Del Taco

   Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

   Chain · 2 locations here

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

7. Dunkin'

   Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Doughnuts

   1486 South Broadway, Santa Maria

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin

8. Dutch Bros. Coffee

   Vegan optionsCafé

   Chain · 2 locations here

   Vegan: Espresso, Cold Brew, Nitro Cold Brew

9. Baskin-Robbins

   Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

   403 North Broadway, Santa Maria

   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. Burger King

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns

11. Jack in the Box

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    Chain · 4 locations here

    Vegan: French Toast Sticks, Teriyaki Bowl, Southwest Salad

12. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Burgers

    101 Town Center E, Santa Maria

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

13. Panda Express

    Vegan optionsFast food · Chinese

    236 East Betteravia Road, Santa Maria

    Vegan: Eggplant Tofu, Chow Mein, Super Greens

14. Panera Bread

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches, Bakery

    540 East Betteravia Road, Santa Maria

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

15. 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.

16. Chipotle

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    467 Betteravia Rd., Santa Maria

    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.

17. Dairy Queen

    Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Ice cream

    Santa Maria

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

18. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 9 locations here

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

19. Wetzel's Pretzels

    Vegan optionsBakery · Restaurant · Bakery

    237 Town Ctr W RMB 269, Santa Maria

    Vegan: Original Pretzel, Sinful Cinnamon Pretzel, Wetzel Bitz

20. Blaze Pizza

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    715 East Betteravia Road, Santa Maria

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

21. See's Candies

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant

    560 Betteravia Rd F, Santa Maria

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

22. El Pollo Loco

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    305 E Betteravia Rd, Santa Maria

    Vegan: Original Pollo Bowl, Original BRC Burrito

23. Firehouse Subs

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    469 East Betteravia Road, Santa Maria

    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.

24. Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    S. Bradley Road, #a-1, Santa Maria

    Vegan: Cherry pie, Salad bar · Availability varies by location, time of day and season; ask restaurant staff about ingredients and check with the local restaurant.

25. Jersey Mike's Subs

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    2358 S Bradley Rd.; Suite F-4 Crossroads at Santa Maria Shopping Ctr., Santa Maria

    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.

26. Denny's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    1019 East Main Street, Santa Maria

    Vegan: Plant-Based Pancake Slam®

27. Domino's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    713 East Main Street, Santa Maria

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

28. Krispy Kreme

    Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Doughnuts

    2224 South Bradley Road, Santa Maria

    Vegan: Latte

29. Papa Murphy's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    2316 South Broadway, Santa Maria

    Vegan: Dairy-Free Cheese Pizza

30. The Habit Burger Grill

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    985 East Betteravia Road, Santa Maria

    Vegan: Veggie Burger Meal

31. Nick The Greek

    Vegan optionsFast food · Greek

    479 East Betteravia Road, Santa Maria