Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Ames

We list 52 places in Ames where vegans can eat: 52 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Sandwiches, Ice cream, Pizza, and Burgers.

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. Seasons Marketplace

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Cafeteria

   224 Beach Road, Ames

2. Wheatsfield Cooperative

   Vegan optionsGrocery

   413 Northwestern Avenue, Ames

3. HuHot Mongolian Grill

   Vegan optionsFast food · Mongolian grill

   703 South Duff Avenue, Ames

   Vegan: Tofu, White Rice, Pad Thai Noodles · Build a stir fry with a listed vegan protein, base, vegetables and vegan sauce; tell staff about your dietary preference and ask them to clean a grill area and use dedicated spatulas. Availability and ingredients can vary by location.

4. Jimmy John's

   Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

   Chain · 5 locations here

   Vegan: Vegetable sandwich; order without cheese and mayonnaise., French Bread, Avocado Spread

5. Olive Garden

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian

   1820 SE 16th Street, Ames

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

6. Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt

   Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

   637 Lincoln Way, Ames

   Vegan: Dole Lemon, Dole Orange, Dole Pineapple

7. Pancheros Mexican Grill

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Mexican

   1310 S Duff Ave #103, Ames

   Vegan: Burrito Bowl, Salad, Tofurizo

8. Red Lobster

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Seafood

   1100 Buckeye Avenue, Ames

   Vegan: Pasta Marinara, House Salad, Chesapeake Fries

9. Taco Bell

   Vegan optionsFast food · Tex-Mex

   421 South Duff Avenue, Ames

   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 optionsFast food · Restaurant

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Avocado Toast, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin

11. Which Wich?

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Vegan: Black Bean Patty, White Bread, Bowlwich

12. Panda Express

    Vegan optionsFast food · Chinese

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Eggplant Tofu, Chow Mein, Super Greens

13. Panera Bread

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches, Bakery

    309 South Duff Avenue, Ames

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

14. Subway

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 5 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

    435 South Duff Avenue, #102, Ames

    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, Burgers

    Chain · 3 locations here

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

17. Insomnia Cookies

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Bakery

    217 Welch Avenue, Ames

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

18. Potbelly

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    2310 Lincoln Way, Ames

    Vegan: PB&J, Veggie Sandwich, Apple Walnut Salad

19. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 6 locations here

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

20. Taco John's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    500 Lincoln Way, Ames

    Vegan: Bean Burrito, Super Burrito, Meat & Potato Burrito

21. Tropical Smoothie Cafe

    Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

    517 Lincoln Way, #101, Ames

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

22. Blaze Pizza

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    2320 Lincoln Way, Ames

    Vegan: Vegan Pizza, Build Your Own Personal Vegan Pizza, Cheesy Bread

23. Firehouse Subs

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    703 South Duff Avenue, #110, Ames

    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. Freddy's

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

    2420 Lincoln Way, #102, Ames

    Vegan: Veggie Burger, Freddy’s Shoestring Fries

25. Jersey Mike's Subs

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    537 Lincoln Way, Ames

    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.

26. Barberitos

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Fast food · Tex-Mex

    414 S Duff Ave, Ames

    Vegan: Tofu · Build a burrito or bowl with vegan tofu, beans and plant toppings; leave off cheese, sour cream and queso.

27. Cold Stone Creamery

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

    1310 South Duff Avenue, #101, Ames

    Vegan: Silk® Chocolate Almondmilk Frozen Dessert

28. Domino's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

29. Noodles & Company

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pasta

    400 South Duff Avenue, Ames

    Vegan: Japanese Pan Noodles

30. Papa Murphy's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    123 Lincoln Way, Ames

    Vegan: Dairy-Free Cheese Pizza

31. Scooter's Coffee

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Choose almond, oat, or coconut milk for drinks.

32. 7 Brew

    Vegan optionsCafé

    3615 Lincoln Way, Ames

33. Old Chicago

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    1610 South Duff Avenue, Ames