Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Rockford

We list 107 places in Rockford where vegans can eat: 107 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Sandwiches, Burgers, Tex-Mex, and Ice cream.

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. Oak and Embers Bistro

   Vegan optionsRestaurant

   700 West Riverside Boulevard

2. IHOP

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Breakfast, Pancakes

   6960 Argus Drive, Rockford

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Hash Browns, Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

3. Jimmy John's

   Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

   Chain · 4 locations here

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

4. Olive Garden

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian

   3667 East State Street

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

5. Pancheros Mexican Grill

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Mexican

   3015 North Perryville Road, Rockford

   Vegan: Burrito Bowl, Salad, Tofurizo

6. Red Lobster

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Seafood

   5827 East State Street, Rockford

   Vegan: Pasta Marinara, House Salad, Chesapeake Fries

7. Taco Bell

   Vegan optionsFast food · Tex-Mex

   Chain · 8 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 optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Doughnuts

   Chain · 6 locations here

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin

9. Dutch Bros. Coffee

   Vegan optionsCafé

   7103 E State St, Rockford

   Vegan: Espresso, Cold Brew, Nitro Cold Brew

10. Jason's Deli

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

    575 South Perryville Road, #127, Rockford

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

11. Baskin-Robbins

    Vegan optionsCafé · Desserts & 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.

12. Burger King

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    Chain · 9 locations here

    Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns

13. Cracker Barrel

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    730 North Lyford Road, Rockford

    Vegan: Impossible Sausage Made From Plants, Fried Apples, Fresh Fruit

14. Red Robin

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Burgers

    7029 East State Street, Rockford

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

15. Which Wich

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

    5542 E Riverside Blvd, Rockford

    Vegan: Black Bean Patty, White Bread, Bowlwich

16. Auntie Anne's

    Vegan optionsBakery · Restaurant · Bakery

    7200 Harrison Ave, Rockford

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

17. Chili's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Tex-Mex

    6330 East State Street, Rockford

    Vegan: Chipotle Fresh Mex Bowl, Fajitas, Oldtimer Burger

18. Panda Express

    Vegan optionsFast food · Chinese

    7046 Walton Street, Rockford

    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. Smoothie King

    Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

    6274 East State Street, Rockford

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

21. Subway

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 20 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. Chipotle

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    Chain · 3 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.

23. Dairy Queen

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

    Chain · 4 locations here

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

24. Pita Pit

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pita

    275 Deane Drive, Rockford

    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.

25. Potbelly

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    6243 East State Street, Rockford

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

26. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 11 locations here

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

27. Taco John's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

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

28. Tropical Smoothie Cafe

    Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

    1998 McFarland Rd, Rockford

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

29. Wetzel's Pretzels

    Vegan optionsBakery · Restaurant · Bakery

    7200 Harrison Ave, Rockford

    Vegan: Original Pretzel, Sinful Cinnamon Pretzel, Wetzel Bitz

30. Buona

    Vegan optionsFast food · Italian

    7350 East Riverside Boulevard, Loves Park

    Vegan: Vegan Italian Beef, Vegan Italian Beef Bowl

31. Firehouse Subs

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    , #110

    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.

32. Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    995 S Perryville Rd, Rockford

    Vegan: Cherry pie, Salad bar · Availability varies by location, time of day and season; ask restaurant staff about ingredients and check with the local restaurant.

33. Jersey Mike's Subs

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    6284 East State Street, Rockford

    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.

34. Mission BBQ

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Barbecue

    6820 East State Street, Rockford

    Vegan: Garden Greens, Fresh Cut Fries

35. MOD Pizza

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    6470 East State Street, #201, Rockford

    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.

36. Cold Stone Creamery

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

    653 South Perryville Road

    Vegan: Silk® Chocolate Almondmilk Frozen Dessert

37. Denny's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    Rockford

    Vegan: Plant-Based Pancake Slam®

38. Dippin' Dots

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Rainbow Ice

39. Domino's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    3778 E State St, Rockford

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

40. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    6240 Mulford Village Drive, Rockford

    Vegan: House Salad w/ Croutons

41. Noodles & Company

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pasta

    6430 East State Street, Rockford

    Vegan: Japanese Pan Noodles

42. Portillo's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Hot dogs, Burgers

    6090 East State Street, Rockford

    Vegan: Garden Dog

43. Sbarro

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    7200 Harrison Ave, Rockford

    Vegan: Garden

44. Zenshi Sushi

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sushi

    6410 E State St, Rockford

    Vegan: Vegetable Roll 10pc

45. Scooter's Coffee

    Vegan optionsCafé

    3515 East State Street, Rockford

    Choose almond, oat, or coconut milk for drinks.

46. Old Chicago

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    6280 East State Street

47. Sticky Rice Bites

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Lao, Asian, Fusion

    298 North Mulford Road, Rockford