Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Richmond

We list 42 places in Richmond where vegans can eat: 42 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Sandwiches, Ice cream, Burgers, and American.

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. First Watch

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Breakfast

   2222 Lantern Ridge Drive, Richmond

   Vegan: A.M. Superfoods Cereal, Avocado Toast, Steel-Cut Oatmeal

2. IHOP

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Breakfast, Pancakes

   1062 Barnes Mill Rd, Richmond

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Hash Browns, Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

3. Jimmy John's

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

   1074 Barnes Mill Rd Unit #2, Richmond

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

4. Olive Garden

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian

   2168 Lantern Ridge Drive, Richmond

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

5. Qdoba

   Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

   429 Leighway Drive, Richmond

   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

   828 Eastern Bypass RICHMOND MALL, Richmond

   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. Dutch Bros. Coffee

   Vegan optionsCafé

   847 Eastern Bypass, Richmond

   Vegan: Espresso, Cold Brew, Nitro Cold Brew

10. Baskin-Robbins

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Ice cream

    202 Wayne Dr Suite C, Richmond

    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.

11. Burger King

    Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns

12. Cracker Barrel

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    1797 Lexington Rd. I-75 & Hwy 25, Richmond

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

13. Moe's Southwest Grill

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    521 Lancaster Avenue, Richmond

    Vegan: Tofu, Black Beans, Pinto Beans · Build a burrito, bowl, tacos, nachos or salad using the listed vegan bases, proteins, beans, rice, produce and sauces; omit cheese and other non-vegan toppings.

14. Zaxby's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Chicken

    1111 Kim Kent Drive, Richmond

    Vegan: House Zalad, Crinkle Fries, Texas Toast

15. Einstein Bros. Bagels

    Vegan optionsBakery · Restaurant · Bagels

    17 Powell Dr, Richmond

    Vegan: Avocado Toast, Cinnamon Raisin Bagel, Natural Peanut Butter

16. Panda Express

    Vegan optionsFast food · Chinese

    2011 Colby Taylor Dr, Richmond

    Vegan: Eggplant Tofu, Chow Mein, Super Greens

17. Panera Bread

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches, Bakery

    2174 Lantern Ridge Drive, Richmond

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

18. Subway

    Vegan optionsFast food · 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.

19. Waffle House

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    Chain · 2 locations here

    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.

20. Chipotle Mexican Grill

    Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant

    863 Eastern Bypass, Richmond

    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.

21. Dairy Queen

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

    Chain · 2 locations here

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

22. Insomnia Cookies

    Vegan optionsBakery · Restaurant · Bakery

    112 E Main St, Richmond

    Vegan: Vegan Gluten Free Chocolate Chip, Vegan Birthday Cake, Vegan Chocolate Chunk

23. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 4 locations here

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

24. Tropical Smoothie Cafe

    Vegan optionsOther

    440 Eastern Bypass, Richmond

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

25. Planet Smoothie

    Vegan optionsCafé · Juices

    620 Eastern Bypass Suite H, Richmond

    Vegan: Amazon Kick, Dragon Fruit Lemon Splash, Rio Berry Bliss

26. Firehouse Subs

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    1146 Barnes Mill Road, #200, Richmond

    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.

27. Freddy's

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

    853 Eastern Bypass, Richmond

    Vegan: Veggie Burger, Freddy’s Shoestring Fries

28. Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    Amberly Way, Richmond

    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.

29. Jersey Mike's Subs

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

    2139 Lantern Ridge Dr, Richmond

    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.

30. Cicis

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza, Buffet

    Vegan: Cavatappi Pasta

31. Cold Stone Creamery

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

    620 Eastern Bypass, Richmond

    Vegan: Silk® Chocolate Almondmilk Frozen Dessert

32. Domino's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    Richmond

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

33. White Castle

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    808 Eastern Bypass, Richmond

    Vegan: Southwest Veggie Slider