Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Cedar Rapids

We list 111 places in Cedar Rapids where vegans can eat: 1 vegetarian and 110 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Sandwiches, Ice cream, Mexican, 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. The Full Bowl

   VegetarianRestaurant

   120 10th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids

2. HuHot Mongolian Grill

   Vegan optionsFast food · Mongolian grill

   Lindale Mall, 4444 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids

   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.

3. IHOP

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Breakfast, Pancakes

   2545 Edgewood Road Southwest

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Hash Browns, Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

4. Jimmy John's

   Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

   Chain · 7 locations here

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

5. Olive Garden

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian

   367 Collins Road Northeast

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

6. Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt

   Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

   Chain · 2 locations here

   Vegan: Dole Lemon, Dole Orange, Dole Pineapple

7. Pancheros

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Mexican

   Chain · 4 locations here

   Vegan: Burrito Bowl, Salad, Tofurizo

8. Red Lobster

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Seafood

   163 Collins Road Northeast, Cedar Rapids

   Vegan: Pasta Marinara, House Salad, Chesapeake Fries

9. Ruby Tuesday

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

   Vegan: Impossible Burger, Garden Salad Bar, Pasta Marinara

10. Taco Bell

    Vegan optionsFast food · Tex-Mex

    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.

11. Dunkin'

    Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Doughnuts

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Avocado Toast, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin

12. Burger King

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    Chain · 5 locations here

    Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns

13. Moe's Southwest Grill

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    1121 Blairs Ferry Road Northeast, Cedar Rapids

    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.

14. Red Robin

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Burgers

    4625 1st Ave SE, Cedar Rapids

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

15. Auntie Anne's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant

    4444 1st Avenue Northeast Space 0112, Cedar Rapids

    Vegan: Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel, Sweet Almond Pretzel, Sweet Glaze Dip

16. Bruegger's Bagels

    Vegan optionsFast food · Bagels

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Plain, Everything, Blueberry

17. Chili's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Tex-Mex

    1250 Collins Road Northeast, Cedar Rapids

    Vegan: Chipotle Fresh Mex Bowl, Fajitas, Oldtimer Burger

18. Panda Express

    Vegan optionsFast food · Chinese

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Eggplant Tofu, Chow Mein, Super Greens

19. Panera Bread

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches, Bakery

    Chain · 2 locations here

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

20. Quiznos

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    600 Blairs Ferry Rd NE Ste E, Cedar Rapids

    Vegan: Veggie Guacamole, Apple Harvest Salad, Sammie · Build a custom sub, sammie or salad with the guide's listed vegan toppings and sauces; ask for no cheese on Veggie Guacamole and use red wine vinaigrette on Apple Harvest Salad.

21. Subway

    Vegan optionsFast food · 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.

22. Taco John's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    Chain · 4 locations here

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

23. 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.

24. Dairy Queen

    Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Ice cream

    Chain · 6 locations here

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

25. Insomnia Cookies

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream

    151 1st Avenue West, #102, Cedar Rapids

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

26. Marco's Pizza

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    Vegan: Veggie Sub, Garden Salad, Greek Salad

27. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 11 locations here

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

28. Tropical Smoothie Cafe

    Vegan optionsOther

    Chain · 2 locations here

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

29. Genghis Grill

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mongolian grill

    Vegan: Mean n Green Chef Bowl, Tofu 4 U Chef Bowl, Build-Your-Own Bowl

30. Firehouse Subs

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 2 locations here

    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.

31. Freddy's

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

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Veggie Burger, Freddy’s Shoestring Fries

32. Jersey Mike's Subs

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

    Chain · 2 locations here

    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.

33. Blimpie

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 4 locations here

    Vegan: Vegetable sandwich or salad; order with no cheese and choose listed vegan-friendly bread and toppings. · Order the Veggie with no cheese; choose vegan-friendly bread, toppings and dressing/sauce from the guide.

34. Cold Stone Creamery

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Ice cream

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Silk® Chocolate Almondmilk Frozen Dessert

35. Domino's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    Chain · 4 locations here

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

36. Noodles & Company

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pasta

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Japanese Pan Noodles

37. Papa Murphy's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    Chain · 4 locations here

    Vegan: Dairy-Free Cheese Pizza

38. Scooter's Coffee

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 5 locations here

    Choose almond, oat, or coconut milk for drinks.

39. Dunn Brothers Coffee

    Vegan optionsCafé

    1140 Blairs Ferry Rd NE, Cedar Rapids

40. Great Harvest Bread Company

    Vegan optionsBakery

    5070 Lindale Drive, Cedar Rapids