Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Kensington

We list 9 places in Kensington where vegans can eat: 1 vegetarian and 8 with vegan options.

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. Carmen's Italian Ice

   VegetarianDesserts & ice cream

   10309 Kensington Parkway, Kensington

   Ask which dairy-free Italian ices or coconut soft serve are available.

2. La Gelatteria

   Vegan optionsCafé · Desserts & ice cream · Sandwiches, Ice cream

   10414 Detrick Avenue, #500, Kensington

3. Crisp & Juicy Kensington

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Peruvian

   10534 Connecticut Ave, Kensington

   Vegan: Be Well, Mocha Dream, Date Night

4. Dunkin'

   Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Doughnuts

   10625 Connecticut Ave, Kensington

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin

5. Baskin-Robbins

   Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

   10592 Metropolitan Avenue, #B, Kensington

   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.

6. Chipotle

   Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

   10526 Connecticut Avenue, Kensington

   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.

7. Starbucks

   Vegan optionsCafé

   Chain · 2 locations here

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

8. Playa Bowls

   Vegan optionsFast food · Açaí

   14014 Detrick Avenue, #200, Kensington

   Vegan: Kowabunga, Kowabunga · For a custom bowl, skip honey and choose vegan-friendly toppings.