Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Ross

We list 53 places in Ross where vegans can eat: 53 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Sandwiches, American, Ice cream, 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

   Chain · 2 locations here

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

4. Olive Garden

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian

   1900 Southlake Mall, Merrillville

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

5. 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.

6. Red Lobster

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Seafood

   1450 East 82nd Avenue, Merrillville

   Vegan: Pasta Marinara, House Salad, Chesapeake Fries

7. Taco Bell

   Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant

   Chain · 4 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 optionsCafé

   Chain · 4 locations here

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin

9. 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.

10. Burger King

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    105 West 61st Avenue, Merrillville

    Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns

11. Cracker Barrel

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    6200 Opportunity Lane, Merrillville

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

12. Red Robin

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Burgers

    2465 Southlake Mall, Merrillville

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

13. Auntie Anne's

    Vegan optionsBakery · Restaurant · Bakery

    2268 Southlake Mall Food Court, Merrillville

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

14. BJ's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    2757 East 81st Avenue, Merrillville

    Vegan: House Salad, Chips & Housemade Guacamole + Salsa, Strawberry Fields Salad

15. Bob Evans

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    1446 East 82nd Avenue, Merrillville

    Vegan: Oatmeal, Hash Browns, French Fries

16. Chili's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Tex-Mex

    2425 Southlake Mall, Merrillville

    Vegan: Chipotle Fresh Mex Bowl, Fajitas, Oldtimer Burger

17. Panda Express

    Vegan optionsFast food · Chinese

    31 West 81st Street, Merrillville

    Vegan: Eggplant Tofu, Chow Mein, Super Greens

18. Panera Bread

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches, Bakery

    303 East 81st Avenue, Merrillville

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

19. Smoothie King

    Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

    8170 Mississippi St., Merrillville

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

20. Subway

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

    Chain · 3 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.

21. Chipotle Mexican Grill

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Mexican

    2831 E 80th Ave, Merrillville

    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.

22. Dairy Queen

    Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Ice cream

    Chain · 2 locations here

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

23. Potbelly

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    2118 Southlake Mall, Merrillville

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

24. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 3 locations here

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

25. Tropical Smoothie Cafe

    Vegan optionsOther

    1600 E. 79th Ave., Merrillville

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

26. Wetzel's Pretzels

    Vegan optionsBakery · Restaurant · Bakery

    2936 E 79th Ave, Merrillville

    Vegan: Original Pretzel, Sinful Cinnamon Pretzel, Wetzel Bitz

27. Ben's Soft Pretzels

    Vegan optionsBakery · Restaurant · Bakery

    611 W Lincoln Hwy, Merrillville

    Vegan: Original Jumbo Pretzel, Original Buggy Bites

28. Firehouse Subs

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    2627 East 81st Avenue, Merrillville

    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.

29. 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.

30. Honey Baked Ham

    Vegan optionsFast food · American

    1665 East 80th Avenue, Merrillville

    Vegan: California Veggie Sandwich, Roasted Tomato Sandwich

31. Jersey Mike's Subs

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    2871 East 81st Avenue, #C, Merrillville

    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.

32. Mission BBQ

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Barbecue

    2217 East 80th Avenue, Merrillville

    Vegan: Garden Greens, Fresh Cut Fries

33. Clean Eatz

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    Merrillville

    Vegan: Build a Bowl · Ask a store associate to help with dietary restrictions and confirm the ingredients of your chosen bowl components.

34. Domino's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

35. Portillo's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Hot dogs, Burgers

    555 East 81st Avenue, Merrillville

    Vegan: Garden Dog

36. White Castle

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    1 East 81st Avenue, Merrillville

    Vegan: Southwest Veggie Slider

37. Aurelio's Pizza LaPorte

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    1900 N Main St, Crown Point

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

38. 7 Brew

    Vegan optionsCafé

    71 West 81st Avenue, Merrillville