Vegan and vegan-friendly places in West Des Moines

We list 77 places in West Des Moines where vegans can eat: 77 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. Crisp and Green

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Salads

   141 S Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines

   Vegan: Be Well, Mocha Dream, Date Night

2. HuHot

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Mongolian grill

   4100 University Avenue, #104, West Des Moines

   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

   5045 Bentley Drive, #170, West Des Moines

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Hash Browns, Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

4. Jimmy John's

   Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

   Chain · 6 locations here

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

5. Olive Garden

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian

   3600 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines

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

6. Pancheros Mexican Grill

   Vegan optionsRestaurant

   165 S Jordan Creek Pkwy Ste 115, West Des Moines

   Vegan: Burrito Bowl, Salad, Tofurizo

7. Qdoba

   Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant

   6305 Mills Civic Pkwy, 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.

8. Red Lobster

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Seafood

   3900 Westown Parkway

   Vegan: Pasta Marinara, House Salad, Chesapeake Fries

9. Taco Bell

   Vegan optionsFast food · Tex-Mex

   1570 22nd Street, West Des Moines

   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 · Desserts & ice cream · Doughnuts

    8950 University Avenue, West Des Moines

    Vegan: Avocado Toast, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin

11. Jason's Deli

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

    3910 University Avenue, #90, West Des Moines

    Vegan: Nutty Mixed-Up Salad, Spinach Veggie Wrap, Steamed Veggies

12. P.F. Chang's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Asian

    110 South Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines

    Vegan: Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps, Buddha’s Feast, Ma Po Tofu

13. Teriyaki Madness

    Vegan optionsFast food · Japanese

    160 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines

    Vegan: Tofu Teriyaki, Spicy Tofu Teriyaki, White Rice · Ask for the tofu bowls to be prepared vegan; options vary by location.

14. The Cheesecake Factory

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    101 South Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines

    Vegan: Vegan Cobb Salad, Thai Lettuce Wraps with Avocado, Orange Cauliflower Bowl

15. Burger King

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns

16. Menchie's

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Frozen yogurt

    4825 E P True Parkway

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

17. Red Robin

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Burgers

    6255 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines

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

18. Auntie Anne's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pretzel

    101 Jordan Creek Pkwy Ste #11014, West Des Moines

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

19. Panda Express

    Vegan optionsFast food · Chinese

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Eggplant Tofu, Chow Mein, Super Greens

20. Panera Bread

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches, Bakery

    Chain · 3 locations here

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

21. Quiznos

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 2 locations here

    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.

22. Smoothie King

    Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

    5545 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines

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

23. Subway

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 8 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.

24. 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.

25. Dairy Queen

    Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Ice cream

    Chain · 2 locations here

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

26. Pita Pit

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pita

    440 South 68th Street, West Des Moines

    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.

27. Potbelly

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    6305 Mills Civic Parkway, #4200, West Des Moines

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

28. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 11 locations here

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

29. Taco John's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    Chain · 2 locations here

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

30. Tropical Smoothie Cafe

    Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

    160 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines

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

31. Blaze Pizza

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    Chain · 2 locations here

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

32. Fuddruckers

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Burgers

    6378 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines

    Vegan: Beyond Burger® with Good Planet™ Cheese, Beyond Chicken® Tenders, Meatless Farm Chicken Cutlet

33. Grimaldi's Pizzeria

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    5485 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines

    Vegan: Artichoke Hearts, Mushrooms, Fresh Baby Spinach

34. Rita's Italian Ice

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

    9250 University Avenue, West Des Moines

    Vegan: Cherry, Mango, Strawberry

35. Firehouse Subs

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    440 South 68th Street, West Des Moines

    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.

36. Jersey Mike's Subs

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    5901 Mills Civic Parkway, #3160, West Des Moines

    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.

37. Cold Stone Creamery

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Ice cream

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Silk® Chocolate Almondmilk Frozen Dessert

38. Domino's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    4825 East P True Parkway, West Des Moines

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

39. KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot-Orlando,FL

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Chinese

    7105 Mills Civic Pkwy Ste 160, West Des Moines

    Vegan: Hot Pot

40. Krispy Kreme

    Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Doughnuts

    206 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines

    Vegan: Latte

41. Noodles & Company

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pasta

    6630 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines

    Vegan: Japanese Pan Noodles

42. Sbarro

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    101 Jordan Creek Pkwy #12500, West Des Moines

    Vegan: Garden

43. Scooter's Coffee

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Choose almond, oat, or coconut milk for drinks.