Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Thornton

We list 81 places in Thornton where vegans can eat: 81 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Sandwiches, Doughnuts, Burgers, and Pizza.

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. IHOP

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Breakfast, Pancakes

   2430 173rd Street, Lansing

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Hash Browns, Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

2. Jimmy John's

   Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

   18048 Halsted Street, Homewood

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

3. Olive Garden

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian

   16601 Torrence Avenue, Lansing

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

4. Taco Bell

   Vegan optionsFast food · Tex-Mex

   Chain · 3 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.

5. Dunkin'

   Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Doughnuts

   Chain · 11 locations here

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin

6. Baskin-Robbins

   Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

   Chain · 5 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.

7. Burger King

   Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

   Chain · 4 locations here

   Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns

8. Auntie Anne's

   Vegan optionsFast food · Pretzel

   96 River Oaks Dr, Calumet City

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

9. Chili's

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Tex-Mex

   Chain · 2 locations here

   Vegan: Chipotle Fresh Mex Bowl, Fajitas, Oldtimer Burger

10. Panda Express

    Vegan optionsFast food · Chinese

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Eggplant Tofu, Chow Mein, Super Greens

11. Panera Bread

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches, Bakery

    Chain · 2 locations here

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

12. Smoothie King

    Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

    Chain · 3 locations here

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

13. Subway

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

    Chain · 10 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.

14. 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.

15. Dairy Queen

    Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Ice cream

    Chain · 2 locations here

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

16. Marco's Pizza

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    2010 183rd Street, Homewood

    Vegan: Veggie Sub, Garden Salad, Greek Salad

17. Potbelly

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    17573 Halsted Street, Homewood

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

18. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 7 locations here

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

19. Tropical Smoothie Cafe

    Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant

    17645 Torrence Ave, Lansing

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

20. Wetzel's Pretzels

    Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant

    17625 Torrence Ave, Lansing

    Vegan: Original Pretzel, Sinful Cinnamon Pretzel, Wetzel Bitz

21. Freddy's

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

    17601 Halsted Street, Homewood

    Vegan: Veggie Burger, Freddy’s Shoestring Fries

22. MOD Pizza

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    17631 Halsted Street, Homewood

    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.

23. Denny's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    1380 Torrence Avenue, Calumet City

    Vegan: Plant-Based Pancake Slam®

24. Domino's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    Chain · 4 locations here

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

25. Krispy Kreme

    Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Doughnuts

    17815 Halsted Street, Homewood

    Vegan: Latte

26. Portillo's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Hot dogs, Burgers

    17500 Halsted Street, Homewood

    Vegan: Garden Dog

27. Sbarro

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    700 Tri-State Tollway, Thornton

    Vegan: Garden

28. White Castle

    Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant

    Chain · 4 locations here

    Vegan: Southwest Veggie Slider

29. Zenshi Sushi

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sushi

    17705 S Halsted St, Homewood

    Vegan: Vegetable Roll 10pc

30. Aurelio's Pizza

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    Chain · 2 locations here

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

31. Smallcakes

    Vegan optionsBakery · Desserts & ice cream

    17929 Halsted Street, Homewood