Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Sanford

We list 36 places in Sanford where vegans can eat: 1 vegetarian and 35 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Pizza, Sandwiches, Burgers, 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. Bahama Breeze

   VegetarianRestaurant · Caribbean

   1540 Rinehart Road

   Vegan: Black Bean & Guacamole Tacos, Black Bean Stuffed Plantain Bowl, Black Bean BBQ Burger

2. Dharma Southern Kitchen

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Barbecue

   212 W 1st Street, Sanford

3. IHOP

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Breakfast, Pancakes

   3150 South Orlando Drive, Sanford

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Hash Browns, Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

4. Olive Garden

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian

   10 Towne Center Circle, Sanford

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

5. Qdoba

   Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

   202 Lake Mary Boulevard, Sanford

   Vegan: Fajita Veggie/Vegan Bowl, Plant-Based Impossible™, Black Beans · Build a vegan burrito, bowl, taco or salad using the items marked vegan in the dietary guide; skip cheese, queso, sour cream and other non-vegan toppings. Plant-Based Impossible™ is available only at select locations.

6. 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.

7. Carrabba's Italian Grill

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian

   4675 St Johns Pkwy, Sanford

   Vegan: Linguine Positano, Spaghetti with Pomodoro Sauce, Penne Pomodoro

8. Dunkin'

   Vegan optionsCafé

   Chain · 2 locations here

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin

9. Mellow Mushroom

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

   1831 Rinehart Road, Sanford

   Vegan: Vegan Veg-Out Pizza, Vegan Cheese Pizza, Vegan Build Your Own Pizza

10. Burger King

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns

11. Pollo Tropical

    Vegan optionsFast food · Chicken

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Vegan Chimichurri Chicken, White Rice, Brown Rice · Build a TropiChop with a listed rice base, black beans and vegetable toppings; the guide reports Vegan Chimichurri Chicken was available for a limited time, so confirm availability locally.

12. Red Robin

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Burgers

    1630 Rinehart Rd, Sanford

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

13. Zaxby's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Chicken

    3815 S Orlando Dr, Sanford

    Vegan: House Zalad, Crinkle Fries, Texas Toast

14. Panera Bread

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches, Bakery

    1457 W.P. Ball Boulevard, Sanford

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

15. Smoothie King

    Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

    1629 Rinehart Road, Sanford

    Vegan: Vegan Mango Kale, Vegan Mixed Berry, Vegan Dark Chocolate Banana

16. Subway

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

    Chain · 3 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.

17. Waffle House

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    336 W Lake Mary Blvd, Sanford

    Vegan: Hashbrowns, Grilled Onions, Grilled Tomatoes · Order a build-your-own hashbrown plate or bowl with animal-free toppings; all items share grill and prep surfaces with animal items.

18. Chipotle

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Mexican

    Chain · 2 locations here

    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.

19. Dairy Queen

    Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Ice cream

    2523 Park Drive, Sanford

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

20. Marco's Pizza

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Veggie Sub, Garden Salad, Greek Salad

21. The Counter Custom Burgers

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    116 E 1st St, Sanford

    Vegan: Sprouted Veggie, Vegan Veggie, Vegan Cheese · Create a custom burger with Vegan Veggie and select vegan toppings and sauces; availability and selections vary by location.

22. Tropical Smoothie Cafe

    Vegan optionsOther

    3715 S Orlando Dr, Sanford

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

23. Firehouse Subs

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

    1625 W.P. Ball Blvd., Sanford

    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. Cicis

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza, Buffet

    Vegan: Cavatappi Pasta

25. Denny's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    Vegan: Plant-Based Pancake Slam®

26. Domino's Pizza

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    1670 W Airport Blvd, Sanford

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

27. Foxtail Coffee Co.

    Vegan optionsCafé

    201 Sanford Ave, Sanford

    Vegan: Oatmeal cookie cream pies