Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Merrillville

We list 29 places in Merrillville where vegans can eat: 29 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Sandwiches, Ice cream, American, 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. Breath'g Vegan

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Regional, American

   7187 Taft Street

2. IHOP

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Breakfast, Pancakes

   1474 E 79th Ave, Merrillville

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Hash Browns, Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

3. Jimmy John's

   Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

   8180 Mississippi Street, Merrillville

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

4. Qdoba

   Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

   333 East 81st Avenue, #125, Merrillville

   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.

5. Red Lobster

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Seafood

   1450 East 82nd Avenue, Merrillville

   Vegan: Pasta Marinara, House Salad, Chesapeake Fries

6. Dunkin'

   Vegan optionsCafé

   Chain · 3 locations here

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin

7. 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.

8. Burger King

   Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

   105 West 61st Avenue, Merrillville

   Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns

9. Cracker Barrel

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

   6200 Opportunity Lane, Merrillville

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

10. Bob Evans

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    1446 East 82nd Avenue, Merrillville

    Vegan: Oatmeal, Hash Browns, French Fries

11. Panda Express

    Vegan optionsFast food · Chinese

    31 West 81st Street, Merrillville

    Vegan: Eggplant Tofu, Chow Mein, Super Greens

12. Panera Bread

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches, Bakery

    303 East 81st Avenue, Merrillville

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

13. Smoothie King

    Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

    8170 Mississippi St., Merrillville

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

14. Subway

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

    Chain · 2 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.

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. Starbucks Coffee Company

    Vegan optionsCafé

    725 81st Ave, Merrillville

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

17. Tropical Smoothie Cafe

    Vegan optionsOther

    1600 E. 79th Ave., Merrillville

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

18. Ben's Soft Pretzels

    Vegan optionsBakery · Restaurant · Bakery

    611 W Lincoln Hwy, Merrillville

    Vegan: Original Jumbo Pretzel, Original Buggy Bites

19. Golden Corral

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American, Buffet

    8215 Broadway, Merrillville

    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.

20. Domino's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

21. Portillo's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Hot dogs, Burgers

    555 East 81st Avenue, Merrillville

    Vegan: Garden Dog

22. White Castle

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    1 East 81st Avenue, Merrillville

    Vegan: Southwest Veggie Slider

23. 7 Brew

    Vegan optionsCafé

    71 West 81st Avenue, Merrillville