Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Columbus

We list 39 places in Columbus where vegans can eat: 39 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Sandwiches, Burgers, Pizza, and Tex-Mex.

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

   54 Johnson Blvd, Columbus

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Hash Browns, Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

2. Jimmy John's

   Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

   Chain · 2 locations here

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

3. Olive Garden

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian

   975 Creekview Dr, Columbus

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

4. Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt

   Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Frozen yogurt

   300 Washington St, Columbus

   Vegan: Dole Lemon, Dole Orange, Dole Pineapple

5. Qdoba

   Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

   1665 North National Road, Columbus

   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.

6. Red Lobster

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Seafood

   2000 25th St, Columbus

   Vegan: Pasta Marinara, House Salad, Chesapeake Fries

7. 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.

8. Dunkin'

   Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Doughnuts

   Chain · 2 locations here

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin

9. Burger King

   Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

   Chain · 2 locations here

   Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns

10. Zaxby's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Chicken

    3102 N National Rd, Columbus

    Vegan: House Zalad, Crinkle Fries, Texas Toast

11. Bob Evans

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    221 Carrie Lane, Columbus

    Vegan: Oatmeal, Hash Browns, French Fries

12. Chili's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Tex-Mex

    Vegan: Chipotle Fresh Mex Bowl, Fajitas, Oldtimer Burger

13. Panda Express

    Vegan optionsFast food · Chinese

    2005 W Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus

    Vegan: Eggplant Tofu, Chow Mein, Super Greens

14. Panera Bread

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches, Bakery

    3056 Columbus Center, Columbus

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

15. Smoothie King

    Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

    1663 N National Rd, Columbus

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

16. Subway

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 4 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.

17. Waffle House

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    2665 Jonathan Ridge Rd, Columbus

    Vegan: Hashbrowns, Grilled Onions, Grilled Tomatoes · Order a build-your-own hashbrown plate or bowl with animal-free toppings; all items share grill and prep surfaces with animal items.

18. Chipotle

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    2260 North National Road, Columbus

    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.

19. Dairy Queen

    Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant

    Chain · 3 locations here

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

20. Marco's Pizza

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Veggie Sub, Garden Salad, Greek Salad

21. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 3 locations here

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

22. Tropical Smoothie Cafe

    Vegan optionsOther

    3135 25th St, Columbus

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

23. Freddy's

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

    3660 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus

    Vegan: Veggie Burger, Freddy’s Shoestring Fries

24. Domino's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    1770 25th Street, Columbus

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

25. Noodles & Company

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pasta

    3040 Columbus Center, Columbus

    Vegan: Japanese Pan Noodles

26. Papa Murphy's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    Vegan: Dairy-Free Cheese Pizza

27. White Castle

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    1686 National Rd, Columbus

    Vegan: Southwest Veggie Slider