Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Apex

We list 41 places in Apex where vegans can eat: 1 100% vegan and 40 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Sandwiches, Ice cream, Mexican, and Pizza. 100% vegan spots include Vegan Community Kitchen.

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. Vegan Community Kitchen

   🌱100% veganRestaurant

   803 E Williams St

   Vegan: Falafel combo, Mediterranean pita tacos, Kitchen burger

2. Bee BanhMi

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Vietnamese

   1871 Lake Pine Drive, Cary

3. First Watch

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Breakfast

   1280 W. Williams Street, Apex

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

4. IHOP

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Breakfast, Pancakes

   1150 Beaver Creek Commons Drive, Apex

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Hash Browns, Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

5. Qdoba

   Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

   1005 Beaver Creek Commons Drive, Apex

   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. Taco Bell

   Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant

   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.

7. Carrabba's Italian Grill

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian

   1201 Haddon Hall Drive, Apex

   Vegan: Linguine Positano, Spaghetti with Pomodoro Sauce, Penne Pomodoro

8. Dunkin'

   Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Doughnuts

   800 Perry Road, Apex

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin

9. Baskin-Robbins

   Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

   800 Perry Road, Apex

   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.

10. Moe's Southwest Grill

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    770 West Williams Street, Apex

    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.

11. Red Robin

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Burgers

    1431 Creekside Landing Drive

    Vegan: Keep It Simple Veggie Burger, The Veggie Burger, Crispy Fried Pickles

12. Zaxby's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Chicken

    1171 Pine Plaza Drive, Apex

    Vegan: House Zalad, Crinkle Fries, Texas Toast

13. Bruegger's Bagels

    Vegan optionsFast food · Bagels

    760 West Williams Street, Apex

    Vegan: Plain, Everything, Blueberry

14. Chili's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Tex-Mex

    1120 Beaver Creek Commons Drive, Apex

    Vegan: Chipotle Fresh Mex Bowl, Fajitas, Oldtimer Burger

15. Panda Express

    Vegan optionsFast food · Chinese

    1000 Beaver Creek Commons Drive, Apex

    Vegan: Eggplant Tofu, Chow Mein, Super Greens

16. Panera Bread

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches, Bakery

    1001 Beaver Creek Commons Drive, Apex

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

17. Subway

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    5412 Apex Peakway, Apex

    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.

18. Waffle House

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    1417 East Williams Street

    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.

19. Chipotle

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    1081 Pine Plaza Drive, Apex

    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. DQ Grill & Chill

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

    2105 Ten Ten Road, Apex

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

21. Marco's Pizza

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    1487

    Vegan: Veggie Sub, Garden Salad, Greek Salad

22. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 6 locations here

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

23. Tropical Smoothie Cafe

    Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

    1264 West Williams Street, Apex

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

24. Firehouse Subs

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    1047 Beaver Creek Commons Drive, Apex

    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.

25. Jersey Mike's Subs

    Vegan optionsFast food · 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.

26. Playa Bowls

    Vegan optionsOther

    219 N Salem St, Apex

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

27. Cold Stone Creamery

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Ice cream

    2050 Creekside Landing Drive, Apex

    Vegan: Silk® Chocolate Almondmilk Frozen Dessert

28. Domino's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    833 Perry Road, Apex

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

29. Noodles & Company

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pasta

    1055 Beaver Creek Commons Drive, Apex

    Vegan: Japanese Pan Noodles

30. Papa Murphy's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    756 West Williams Street, Apex

    Vegan: Dairy-Free Cheese Pizza

31. Zenshi Sushi

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sushi

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Vegetable Roll 10pc

32. sweetFrog Premium Frozen Yogurt

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Frozen yogurt

    1754 Olive Chapel Rd, Apex

    Ask which dairy-free sorbet and DOLE SOFT SERVE flavors are available at the location; fruit toppings may also be available.

33. Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Ice cream

    108 N Salem St, Apex