Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Rochester

We list 68 places in Rochester where vegans can eat: 68 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Sandwiches, Pizza, Ice cream, and Mexican.

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. Flapdoodle's

   Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Ice cream

   3525 22nd Avenue Northwest

2. Old Abe

   Vegan optionsCafé · Desserts & ice cream · Doughnuts, Sandwiches, Bagels

   832 7th Street Northwest, Rochester

3. CRISP & GREEN - Rochester

   Vegan optionsRestaurant

   Rochester MN, 2020 Commerce Dr NW, Rochester

   Vegan: Be Well, Mocha Dream, Date Night

4. HuHot

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Mongolian grill

   102 Apache Mall, Rochester

   Vegan: Tofu, White Rice, Pad Thai Noodles · Build a stir fry with a listed vegan protein, base, vegetables and vegan sauce; tell staff about your dietary preference and ask them to clean a grill area and use dedicated spatulas. Availability and ingredients can vary by location.

5. Jimmy John's

   Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

   Chain · 3 locations here

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

6. Olive Garden

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian

   380 17th Avenue NW, Rochester

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

7. Qdoba

   Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

   Chain · 2 locations here

   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.

8. Red Lobster

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Seafood

   1280 14th Street Southwest, Rochester

   Vegan: Pasta Marinara, House Salad, Chesapeake Fries

9. Taco Bell

   Vegan optionsFast food · Tex-Mex

   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.

10. Dunkin'

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Doughnuts

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Avocado Toast, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin

11. Burger King

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns

12. Auntie Anne's

    Vegan optionsBakery · Restaurant · Bakery

    101 First Avenue Sw, Rochester

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

13. Bruegger's Bagels

    Vegan optionsBakery · Restaurant · Bagels

    155 1st Ave SW, Rochester

    Vegan: Plain, Everything, Blueberry

14. Einstein Bros. Bagels

    Vegan optionsFast food · Bagels

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

15. Panera Bread

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches, Bakery

    Chain · 2 locations here

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

16. Subway

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 7 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. Toppers Pizza

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: VEGAN Toppers Classic, VEGAN Tomato Pie, VEGAN White Potato

18. Chipotle

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    Chain · 2 locations here

    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 · Desserts & ice cream · Ice cream, Burgers, Chicken

    Chain · 3 locations here

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

20. Potbelly

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    3801 Marketplace Drive, Rochester

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

21. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 9 locations here

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

22. Taco John's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    7th Street NW, Rochester

    Vegan: Bean Burrito, Super Burrito, Meat & Potato Burrito

23. Firehouse Subs

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    1290 Salem Road, Rochester

    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.

24. Jersey Mike's Subs

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

    Chain · 2 locations here

    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.

25. Cold Stone Creamery

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Silk® Chocolate Almondmilk Frozen Dessert

26. Denny's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    286 17th Avenue NW, Rochester

    Vegan: Plant-Based Pancake Slam®

27. Domino's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

28. Nautical Bowls

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    230 20th Ave SW, Rochester

    Vegan: Blue Bay Bowl

29. Noodles & Company

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pasta

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Japanese Pan Noodles

30. Papa Murphy's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Dairy-Free Cheese Pizza

31. Parlor Doughnuts

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Doughnuts

    1001 6th St NW, Rochester

    Vegan: Vegan/Gluten Friendly

32. Saladworks

    Vegan optionsFast food · Salads

    Rochester

    Vegan: Edamame · Build a salad, bowl or wrap from vegan bases, toppings and dressings; check local availability and ingredients.

33. Scooter's Coffee

    Vegan optionsCafé

    1608 South Broadway Avenue, Rochester

    Choose almond, oat, or coconut milk for drinks.