Vegan and vegan-friendly places in New Haven

We list 55 places in New Haven where vegans can eat: 2 100% vegan, 1 vegetarian, and 52 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Doughnuts, Sandwiches, Burgers, and American. 100% vegan spots include Caribbean Style Vegan and The Cannon.

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. Caribbean Style Vegan

   🌱100% veganFast food · Caribbean

   Vegan: Vegan Fish Patty, Vegan Beef Patty, Jerk Tofu

2. The Cannon

   🌱100% veganBar

   Vegan: The Triple B (Big Bodacious Burger), Crispy Shroom Wrap, Bangers & mash

3. Claire's Corner Copia

   VegetarianRestaurant · Desserts & ice cream · American, Sandwiches, Desserts

   1000 Chapel Street

   Vegan: Vegan Whole Grain Pancakes, Fancy Pants Pancakes, The Vegan Breakfast Sandwich · Ask about daily specials and offerings; the restaurant says to ask about dietary needs and will help find suitable items.

4. BLDG

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

5. COOK 2GO

   Vegan optionsGrocery

   1064 Chapel Street, New Haven

6. Edge of the Woods

   Vegan optionsGrocery

   379 Whalley Avenue, New Haven

7. Lalibela

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Ethiopian

   176 Temple Street

8. Pitaziki

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Middle Eastern, Falafel

9. Taco Bell

   Vegan optionsFast food · Tex-Mex

   Chain · 2 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.

10. Dunkin'

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Doughnuts

    Chain · 15 locations here

    Vegan: Avocado Toast, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin

11. Burger King

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns

12. SoBol Beverly

    Vegan optionsOther

    320 Congress Ave, New Haven

    Vegan: Acai, Green, Red Dragon · Order bowls without honey; select fruit, plant milks or apple juice, and vegan-marked ingredients.

13. Sweetgreen

    Vegan optionsFast food · Salads

    Vegan: Shroomami, Hummus Crunch, Super Green Goddess

14. Bruegger's Bagels

    Vegan optionsFast food · Bagels

    1 Whitney Ave, New Haven

    Vegan: Plain, Everything, Blueberry

15. Kung Fu Tea

    Vegan optionsCafé · Bubble tea

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

16. Panera Bread

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches, Bakery

    1060 Chapel Street, New Haven

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

17. Subway

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 9 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.

18. Ben & Jerry's

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

    159, New Haven

    Vegan: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Key Lime Pie, Mochaccino Chip

19. Chipotle

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    910 Chapel Street, New Haven

    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. Dairy Queen (Treat)

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Ice cream

    254 1/2 Kimberly Ave 254 1/2 Kimberly Ave, New Haven

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

21. Insomnia Cookies

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Bakery

    240-242 College St, New Haven

    Vegan: Vegan Gluten Free Chocolate Chip, Vegan Birthday Cake, Vegan Chocolate Chunk

22. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 2 locations here

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

23. The Melting Pot

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Fondue

    Vegan: Spinach and Mushroom Salad, Good Earth Vegetarian entrée, Vegan cheese fondue · Ask about the restaurant's vegan menu; the four-course vegan offering varies slightly by location.

24. Tropical Smoothie Cafe

    Vegan optionsOther

    15 Dixwell Avenue, New Haven

    Vegan: Detox Island Green, Island Green, Acai Berry Boost

25. Buen Gusto Restaurant

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    379 Grand Ave, New Haven

    Vegan: Kimchi Korean BBQ, Tahini Cucumber Feta, Ginger Lime Peanut

26. Shake Shack

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    986 Chapel Street Between Temple St and College St, New Haven

    Vegan: Veggie Shack, Fries

27. Domino's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    470 Whalley Avenue, New Haven

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

28. Sbarro

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    50 Union Ave, New Haven

    Vegan: Garden

29. Tai Chi Bubble Tea

    Vegan optionsCafé · Bubble tea

    200 College St, New Haven

    Vegan: Tofu Poke Bowl