Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Columbus

We list 19 places in Columbus where vegans can eat: 19 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Sandwiches, Burgers, Ice cream, 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. Taco Bell

   Vegan optionsFast food · Tex-Mex

   2328 Highway 45 North, Columbus

   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.

2. Baskin-Robbins

   Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Ice cream

   2121 Highway 45 N, Columbus

   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.

3. Burger King

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Burgers

   Chain · 2 locations here

   Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns

4. Cracker Barrel

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

   592 18th Ave. N. US Hwy 82 & 18th Ave., Columbus

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

5. Zaxby's

   Vegan optionsFast food · Chicken

   1729 Highway 45 North, Columbus

   Vegan: House Zalad, Crinkle Fries, Texas Toast

6. Subway

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · 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.

7. Waffle House

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

   1205 Hwy 45 N, Columbus

   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.

8. Dairy Queen

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

   Store 71088 1902 US Highway 45 N, Columbus

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

9. Starbucks

   Vegan optionsCafé

   1908 Hwy 45 N, Columbus

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

10. Firehouse Subs

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    1914 Hwy 45 N., Columbus

    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.

11. Domino's Pizza

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    1510 Main Street, Columbus

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

12. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Doughnuts

    1725 US-45, Columbus

    Vegan: Latte