Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Des Plaines

We list 30 places in Des Plaines where vegans can eat: 30 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Sandwiches, Doughnuts, Ice cream, 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. First Watch

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Breakfast

   2841 Mannheim Road, Des Plaines

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

2. 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.

3. Dunkin'

   Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Doughnuts

   Chain · 6 locations here

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin

4. Baskin-Robbins

   Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

   Chain · 2 locations here

   Vegan: Real Fruit Smoothies, Iced Cold Brew, Lemon Sorbet · Ask which non-dairy flavors are available at the local shop; flavors vary by location. The chain notes that all menu items are prepared in the same area, so cross-contact is possible.

5. Burger King

   Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

   Chain · 2 locations here

   Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns

6. CAVA

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Mediterranean

   2761 Mannheim Road, Des Plaines

   Vegan: Crispy Falafel, Spicy Greens, Hummus

7. Which Wich?

   Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

   2995 Mannheim Road, Des Plaines

   Vegan: Black Bean Patty, White Bread, Bowlwich

8. Panera Bread

   Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches, Bakery

   1620 West Higgins Road, Des Plaines

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

9. Subway

   Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

   Chain · 3 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.

10. 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.

11. DQ Grill & Chill

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

    1495 South Elmhurst Road, Des Plaines

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

12. Potbelly

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 2 locations here

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

13. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 2 locations here

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

14. BIGGBY COFFEE

    Vegan optionsCafé

    1177 Lee St, Des Plaines

    Vegan: Latte, Mango Creme Freeze

15. Domino's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

16. Scooter's Coffee

    Vegan optionsCafé

    20 West Golf Road, Des Plaines

    Choose almond, oat, or coconut milk for drinks.