Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Des Moines

We list 96 places in Des Moines where vegans can eat: 1 100% vegan and 95 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Sandwiches, Pizza, Mexican, and Burgers. 100% vegan spots include Cinnaholic.

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. Cinnaholic

   🌱100% veganBakery · Restaurant · Bakery

   505 E Grand Ave, #Suite 101, Des Moines

   Vegan: Old Skool, Cookie Monster, Caramel Apple Pie

2. IHOP

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Breakfast, Pancakes

   4807 Southeast 14th Street, Des Moines

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Hash Browns, Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

3. Jimmy John's

   Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

   Chain · 8 locations here

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

4. Olive Garden

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian

   6157 SE 14th St, Des Moines

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

5. Pancheros Mexican Grill

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Mexican

   2708 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines

   Vegan: Burrito Bowl, Salad, Tofurizo

6. Qdoba

   Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

   2105 Ingersoll Avenue, #104, Des Moines

   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.

7. 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.

8. Dunkin'

   Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Doughnuts

   Chain · 5 locations here

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin

9. Dutch Bros. Coffee

   Vegan optionsCafé

   4800 SE 14th St, Des Moines

   Vegan: Espresso, Cold Brew, Nitro Cold Brew

10. Burger King

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    Chain · 6 locations here

    Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns

11. Menchie's

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Frozen yogurt

    2105 Ingersoll Avenue, #Suite 102, Des Moines

    Vegan: Vegan Strawberry Lemonade Sorbet, Vegan Blueberry Lemonade Sorbet, Vegan Cake Batter Made With Almond Milk

12. Auntie Anne's

    Vegan optionsBakery · Restaurant · Bakery

    3800 Merle Hay Rd Spc 500 A, Des Moines

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

13. Bruegger's Bagels

    Vegan optionsFast food · Bagels

    3730 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines

    Vegan: Plain, Everything, Blueberry

14. Fuzzy's Taco Shop

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Tacos

    300 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy Ste 120, Des Moines

    Vegan: Grilled Veggies Taco, Chips & Guacamole, Black Beans

15. Panda Express

    Vegan optionsFast food · Chinese

    3800 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines

    Vegan: Eggplant Tofu, Chow Mein, Super Greens

16. Panera Bread

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches, Bakery

    4519 Fleur Drive, Des Moines

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

17. Subway

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 12 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.

18. Chipotle

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    3737 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines

    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

    Chain · 5 locations here

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

20. Insomnia Cookies

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Bakery

    Des Moines

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

21. Pita Pit

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pita

    Vegan: Pita, Brown Rice & Quinoa Bowl, Hummus · Build a pita, bowl or salad with vegan bases and falafel, hummus and vegetable toppings; use a vegan sauce such as balsamic vinaigrette, buffalo sauce, ketchup or mustard.

22. Potbelly

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    604 Locust Street, Des Moines

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

23. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 15 locations here

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

24. Taco John's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    Chain · 5 locations here

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

25. Blaze Pizza

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    300 West Martin Luther King Junior Parkway, Des Moines

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

26. Taco Casa

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Mexican

    2508 Douglas Ave, Des Moines

    Vegan: Bean Burrito (Spicy), Frijoles, Casa Delites

27. Firehouse Subs

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    2708 Ingersoll Avenue

    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.

28. Jersey Mike's Subs

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 3 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.

29. Domino's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    Chain · 6 locations here

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

30. Noodles & Company

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pasta

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Japanese Pan Noodles

31. Papa Murphy's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Dairy-Free Cheese Pizza

32. Scooter's Coffee

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Choose almond, oat, or coconut milk for drinks.

33. Old Chicago

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    3800 Merle Hay Road, #520, Des Moines