Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Downers Grove

We list 42 places in Downers Grove where vegans can eat: 42 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Sandwiches, Pizza, Doughnuts, 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. Jimmy John's

   Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

   Chain · 2 locations here

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

2. Olive Garden

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian

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

3. Red Lobster

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Seafood

   3001 Finley Road, Downers Grove

   Vegan: Pasta Marinara, House Salad, Chesapeake Fries

4. Taco Bell

   Vegan optionsFast food · Tex-Mex

   7451 Lemont Road, Downers Grove

   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.

5. Dunkin'

   Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Doughnuts

   Chain · 4 locations here

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin

6. Burger King

   Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

   Chain · 2 locations here

   Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns

7. Menchie's

   Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Frozen yogurt

   7339 Lemont Rd

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

8. Chili's

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Tex-Mex

   Vegan: Chipotle Fresh Mex Bowl, Fajitas, Oldtimer Burger

9. Panda Express

   Vegan optionsFast food · Chinese

   1010 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove

   Vegan: Eggplant Tofu, Chow Mein, Super Greens

10. Panera Bread

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches, Bakery

    Chain · 3 locations here

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

11. Smoothie King

    Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

    1018 Ogden Ave, Downers Grove

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

12. Subway

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    2958 South Finley Road, #117, Downers Grove

    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.

13. 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.

14. Dairy Queen

    Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Ice cream

    6240 Main Street, Downers Grove

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

15. Peet's Coffee

    Vegan optionsCafé

    5100 Main Street

    Vegan: Everything Plant-Based Sandwich, Cold Brew Oat Lattes, Pumpkin Latte

16. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 5 locations here

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

17. The Melting Pot

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Fondue

    1205 Butterfield Rd Ste A, Downers Grove

    Vegan: Spinach and Mushroom Salad, Good Earth Vegetarian entrée, Vegan cheese fondue · Ask about the restaurant's vegan menu; the four-course vegan offering varies slightly by location.

18. See's Candies

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream

    West Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove

    Vegan: Extra Fancy Mixed Salted Nuts, Licorice Medallions® (Red & Black), Assorted Sugar Sticks

19. Jersey Mike's Subs

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    62 West Ogden Avenue, #A, Downers Grove

    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.

20. Mission BBQ

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Barbecue

    1570 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove

    Vegan: Garden Greens, Fresh Cut Fries

21. MOD Pizza

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    1022 West Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove

    Vegan: Plant-Based Italian Sausage, Plant-Based Cheese · Build a pizza using a vegan crust, vegan sauce, plant-based Italian sausage and plant-based cheese; check with the location about ingredients and preparation.

22. Cooper's Hawk

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    1801 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove

    Vegan: Sweet Corn & Tomato Risotto

23. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    440 75th Street, Downers Grove

    Vegan: House Salad w/ Croutons

24. Portillo's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Hot dogs, Burgers

    1500 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove

    Vegan: Garden Dog

25. White Castle

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    1204 75th St, Downers Grove

    Vegan: Southwest Veggie Slider

26. Zenshi Sushi

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sushi

    1148 Ogden Ave, Downers Grove

    Vegan: Vegetable Roll 10pc

27. Aurelio's Pizza

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    940 Warren Ave, Downers Grove

    Build a pizza with thin crust, pizza sauce and vegetable toppings; omit cheese.

28. Sarpino's Pizzeria

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Ask your local Sarpino’s which vegan menu items it offers; availability varies by location.

29. Scooter's Coffee

    Vegan optionsCafé

    2125 Ogden Ave, Downers Grove

    Choose almond, oat, or coconut milk for drinks.