Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Gainesville

We list 53 places in Gainesville where vegans can eat: 1 vegetarian and 52 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Burgers, Sandwiches, American, 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. Jeremiah's Italian Ice

   VegetarianDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Ice cream

   1122 Dawsonville Hwy Ste 400, Gainesville

   Vegan: Black Cherry, Blue Razz, Cherry

2. First Watch

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Breakfast

   944 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville

   Vegan: A.M. Superfoods Cereal, Avocado Toast, Steel-Cut Oatmeal

3. IHOP

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Breakfast, Pancakes

   430 Jesse Jewell Pkwy SW, Gainesville

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Hash Browns, Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

4. Olive Garden

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian

   1175 Dawsonville Highway, Gainesville

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

5. Red Lobster

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Seafood

   1707 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville

   Vegan: Pasta Marinara, House Salad, Chesapeake Fries

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. Del Taco

   Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

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

8. Dunkin'

   Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Doughnuts

   Chain · 3 locations here

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin

9. Mellow Mushroom

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

   700 Green Street Northeast

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

10. Burger King

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Burgers

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns

11. Moe's Southwest Grill

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Mexican

    333 Shallowford Road SW, Gainesville

    Vegan: Tofu, Black Beans, Pinto Beans · Build a burrito, bowl, tacos, nachos or salad using the listed vegan bases, proteins, beans, rice, produce and sauces; omit cheese and other non-vegan toppings.

12. Zaxby's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Chicken

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: House Zalad, Crinkle Fries, Texas Toast

13. Panera Bread

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches, Bakery

    625 Dawsonville Highway, Gainesville

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

14. Smoothie King

    Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

    890 Dawsonville Hwy Suite E, Gainesville

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

15. Subway

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 4 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. Waffle House

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    Chain · 6 locations here

    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.

17. Chipotle

    Vegan optionsFast food · 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.

18. Dairy Queen

    Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Ice cream, Burgers, Chicken

    Chain · 2 locations here

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

19. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 5 locations here

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

20. The Counter Custom Burgers

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Burgers

    2224 Thompson Bridge Rd, Gainesville

    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.

21. Whataburger

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Burgers

    523 Jesse Jewell Pkwy, Gainesville

    Vegan: French Fries, Hash Brown Sticks, Apple Slices

22. Firehouse Subs

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

    333 Shallowford Rd. NW Ste D, Gainesville

    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.

23. Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville

    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.

24. Jersey Mike's Subs

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    1134 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville

    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.

25. The Honey Baked Ham Company

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Deli

    1237 Thompson Bridge Rd., Gainesville

    Vegan: California Veggie Sandwich, Roasted Tomato Sandwich

26. Denny's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    Vegan: Plant-Based Pancake Slam®

27. Domino's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

28. Zenshi Sushi

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sushi

    1236 Thompson Bridge Rd, Gainesville

    Vegan: Vegetable Roll 10pc

29. Scooter's Coffee

    Vegan optionsCafé

    2010 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville

    Choose almond, oat, or coconut milk for drinks.

30. Bruster's Real Ice Cream

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Ice cream

    165 John W Morrow Jr Pkwy, Gainesville

31. Kilwins Chocolates, Fudge, Ice Cream

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Desserts

    106 Spring St SE, Gainesville

32. Surcheros - Gainesville, GA

    Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant · Tex-Mex, Mexican

    2187 Limestone Pkwy, Gainesville