Vegan and vegan-friendly places in University

We list 42 places in University where vegans can eat: 42 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Sandwiches, Mexican, Bagels, and Salads.

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. Aster Cafe

   Vegan optionsCafé

   125 Southeast Main Street

2. Campus Club of the University of Minnesota

   Vegan optionsRestaurant

   300 Southeast Washington Avenue, Minneapolis

3. Fletcher's Ice Cream & Cafe

   Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream

   306 East Hennepin Avenue

4. Hard Times Cafe

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Regional

   1821 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis

5. Stray Dog Restaurant and Bar

   Vegan optionsBar · American, Burgers, Hotdog

   401 East Hennepin Avenue

6. Crisp & Green

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Salads

   411 14th Ave SE, Minneapolis

   Vegan: Be Well, Mocha Dream, Date Night

7. Jamba

   Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

   300 Southeast Washington Avenue, Minneapolis

   Vegan: Apple ‘n Greens, Greens ‘n Ginger, Mega Mango

8. Jimmy John's

   Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

   Chain · 3 locations here

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

9. Qdoba

   Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

   324 Southeast 14th Avenue, Minneapolis

   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.

10. Café Zupas

    Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant

    304 SE Oak St., Minneapolis

    Vegan: Thai Coconut Tofu Bowl, Asian Steak and Quinoa Bowl, Nuts About Berries

11. Dunkin'

    Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Doughnuts

    Vegan: Avocado Toast, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin

12. Spitz

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Mediterranean

    518 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis

    Vegan: Vegan Gyro, Vegan Wrap, Vegan Remix Bowl

13. Sweetgreen

    Vegan optionsFast food · Salads

    615 Southeast Washington Avenue, Minneapolis

    Vegan: Shroomami, Hummus Crunch, Super Green Goddess

14. Bruegger's Bagels

    Vegan optionsFast food · Bagels

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Plain, Everything, Blueberry

15. Einstein Bros. Bagels

    Vegan optionsBakery · Restaurant · Bagels

    Chain · 2 locations here

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

16. Kung Fu Tea

    Vegan optionsCafé · Bubble tea

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Winter Melon Tea, Lychee Punch, Mango Green Tea

17. Panda Express

    Vegan optionsFast food · Chinese

    300 Southeast Washington Avenue, Minneapolis

    Vegan: Eggplant Tofu, Chow Mein, Super Greens

18. Subway

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

    Chain · 4 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. Chipotle

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    Chain · 4 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.

20. Insomnia Cookies

    Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Cookies

    402 Southeast 14th Avenue, Minneapolis

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

21. Potbelly

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    326 Southeast 14th Avenue, Minneapolis

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

22. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 4 locations here

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

23. D.P. Dough Virginia Tech

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    1501 SE University Ave, Minneapolis

    Vegan: Impossiburg Zone · Ask your location which vegan options are available.

24. Domino's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    215 Southeast Oak Street, Minneapolis

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

25. Nautical Bowls

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Salads

    1322 5th St SE, Minneapolis

    Vegan: Blue Bay Bowl

26. Noodles & Company

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pasta

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Japanese Pan Noodles

27. White Castle

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    608 Central Avenue NE, Minneapolis

    Vegan: Southwest Veggie Slider