Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Santee

We list 29 places in Santee where vegans can eat: 29 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Ice cream, Mexican, Burgers, and Sandwiches.

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

   9708 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Hash Browns, Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

2. Jamba

   Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

   9828 Mission Gorge Road, Santee

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

3. Olive Garden

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian

   9800 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee

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

4. Taco Bell

   Vegan optionsFast food · Tex-Mex

   9825 Mission Gorge Road, Santee

   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.

5. Del Taco

   Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

   9822 North Magnolia Avenue, Santee

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

6. Handel's Homemade Ice Cream

   Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

   8980 Carlton Hills Boulevard, Santee

   Vegan: Mango, Mixed Berry, Pomegranate

7. Baskin-Robbins

   Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Ice cream

   9665 Mission Gorge Rd B-1, Santee

   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.

8. Jack in the Box

   Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

   Chain · 3 locations here

   Vegan: French Toast Sticks, Teriyaki Bowl, Southwest Salad

9. Chili's

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Tex-Mex

   9804 Mission Gorge Road, Santee

   Vegan: Chipotle Fresh Mex Bowl, Fajitas, Oldtimer Burger

10. Einstein Bros. Bagels

    Vegan optionsFast food · Bagels

    9872 Mission Gorge Road, #104, Santee

    Vegan: Avocado Toast, Cinnamon Raisin Bagel, Natural Peanut Butter

11. Kung Fu Tea

    Vegan optionsCafé · Bubble tea

    9535 Mission Gorge Rd Ste i, Santee

    Vegan: Winter Melon Tea, Lychee Punch, Mango Green Tea

12. Panda Express

    Vegan optionsFast food · Chinese

    9862 Mission Gorge Rd. #g, Santee

    Vegan: Eggplant Tofu, Chow Mein, Super Greens

13. Panera Bread

    Vegan optionsBakery · Restaurant · Bakery

    9955 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee

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

14. Subway

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 2 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

    9828 Mission Gorge Road, Santee

    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. Dairy Queen

    Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Ice cream

    70 Town Center Parkway, #A, Santee

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

17. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 3 locations here

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

18. Broken Yolk Cafe

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    9832 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee

    Vegan: Spicy Vegan Bowl, Acai Bowl

19. El Pollo Loco

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    9714 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee

    Vegan: Original Pollo Bowl, Original BRC Burrito

20. Jersey Mike's Subs

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

    9331 Mission Gorge Road Stuite 110, Santee

    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.

21. Cold Stone Creamery

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Ice cream

    9868 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee

    Vegan: Silk® Chocolate Almondmilk Frozen Dessert

22. Denny's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    140 Town Center Parkway, Santee

    Vegan: Plant-Based Pancake Slam®

23. Domino's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    10251 Mast Boulevard, #A, Santee

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

24. Luna Grill Santee

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Mediterranean

    9828 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee

    Vegan: Vegan Luna Vida Bowl