Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Waterbury

We list 36 places in Waterbury where vegans can eat: 36 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Sandwiches, Doughnuts, Burgers, and Tex-Mex.

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

   495 Union St, Waterbury

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Hash Browns, Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

2. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Salads

   495 Union St, Waterbury

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

3. Taco Bell

   Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant

   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.

4. TCBY

   Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Ice cream

   495 Union St, Waterbury

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

5. Dunkin'

   Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Doughnuts

   Chain · 16 locations here

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin

6. Applebee's

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

   973 Wolcott St, Waterbury

   Vegan: Impossible Cheeseburger, House Salad, Pretzels

7. Burger King

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Burgers

   Chain · 4 locations here

   Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns

8. Chili's Grill & Bar

   Vegan optionsRestaurant

   225 Union Street, Waterbury

   Vegan: Chipotle Fresh Mex Bowl, Fajitas, Oldtimer Burger

9. Panera Bread

   Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches, Bakery

   920 Wolcott Street, Waterbury

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

10. Silver Diner

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    3780 E Main St, Waterbury

    Vegan: Brussels Sprouts & Lentils, Just Egg Benedict, Beyond Meat Smash Burger

11. Subway

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

    Chain · 11 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.

12. Chipotle

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    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.

13. Dairy Queen

    Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant

    Chain · 2 locations here

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

14. Gold Garden

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Chinese

    250 Chase Ave, Waterbury

    Vegan: Vegetarian 3-Way, Vegetarian 4-Way, Vegetarian 5-Way

15. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 3 locations here

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

16. Tropical Quisine Jerk Hut and Lounge

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    736 E Main St, Waterbury

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

17. Carvel

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Desserts

    700 Watertown Ave., Waterbury

    Vegan: Sorbets, Cake Cone, Sugar Cone · Ask the local shoppe whether Oatly is offered and which flavors are available; availability varies by location.

18. Jersey Mike's Subs

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

    901 Wolcott Street, Waterbury

    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.

19. Denny's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    939 Wolcott St, Waterbury

    Vegan: Plant-Based Pancake Slam®

20. Domino's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

21. The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    495 Union St Ste 1076, Waterbury

    Vegan: Latte