Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Asheville

We list 117 places in Asheville where vegans can eat: 1 100% vegan, 1 vegetarian, and 115 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Sandwiches, Mexican, Doughnuts, and Pizza. 100% vegan spots include Plant.

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. Plant

   🌱100% veganRestaurant

   165 Merrimon Avenue

   Vegan: Masala Uttapam, Picatta 79, The Curry

2. Jeremiah's Italian Ice

   VegetarianDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Desserts

   705 Merrimon Ave, Asheville

   Vegan: Black Cherry, Blue Razz, Cherry

3. Asheville Sushi and Hibachi

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Japanese

   1636 Hendersonville Road, ##175, Asheville

4. Red Ginger Dimsum & Tapas

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Japanese, Seafood

   82 Patton Avenue

5. The Cantina At Historic Biltmore Village

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Mexican

   10 Biltmore Plaza, Asheville

6. First Watch

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Breakfast

   2 Hendersonville Road, Asheville

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

7. IHOP

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Breakfast, Pancakes

   Chain · 2 locations here

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Hash Browns, Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

8. Jimmy John's

   Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

   2 Hendersonville Road, #B-2, Asheville

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

9. Olive Garden

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian

   Chain · 2 locations here

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

10. Red Lobster

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Seafood

    139;131 Tunnel Road, Asheville

    Vegan: Pasta Marinara, House Salad, Chesapeake Fries

11. Taco Bell

    Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant

    Chain · 5 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.

12. Carrabba's Italian Grill

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian

    10 Buckstone Place, Asheville

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

13. Dunkin'

    Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Doughnuts

    Chain · 6 locations here

    Vegan: Avocado Toast, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin

14. Mellow Mushroom

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    50 Broadway St, Asheville

    Vegan: Vegan Veg-Out Pizza, Vegan Cheese Pizza, Vegan Build Your Own Pizza

15. P.F. Chang's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Asian

    26 Schenck Pkwy, Asheville

    Vegan: Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps, Buddha’s Feast, Ma Po Tofu

16. Burger King

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns

17. CAVA

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Mediterranean

    14 Swannanoa River Road, Asheville

    Vegan: Crispy Falafel, Spicy Greens, Hummus

18. Cracker Barrel

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    Chain · 2 locations here

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

19. Moe's Southwest Grill

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    Chain · 4 locations here

    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.

20. Which Wich?

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    264 Thetford Street, Asheville

    Vegan: Black Bean Patty, White Bread, Bowlwich

21. Zaxby's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Chicken

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: House Zalad, Crinkle Fries, Texas Toast

22. Auntie Anne's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pretzel

    Chain · 3 locations here

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

23. Bonefish Grill

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Seafood

    Vegan: House Salad with Citrus Herb Vinaigrette, Jasmine Rice, Chimichurri Sauce

24. Bruegger's Bagels

    Vegan optionsBakery · Restaurant · Bagels

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Plain, Everything, Blueberry

25. Chili's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Tex-Mex

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Chipotle Fresh Mex Bowl, Fajitas, Oldtimer Burger

26. Subway

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 9 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.

27. Panda Express

    Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Eggplant Tofu, Chow Mein, Super Greens

28. Panera Bread

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches, Bakery

    Chain · 2 locations here

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

29. Smoothie King

    Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

    1578 Hendersonville Rd., Asheville

    Vegan: Vegan Mango Kale, Vegan Mixed Berry, Vegan Dark Chocolate Banana

30. Waffle House

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    Chain · 5 locations here

    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.

31. 828 Family Pizzeria

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    946 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville

    Vegan: Veggie Sub, Garden Salad, Greek Salad

32. Ben & Jerry's

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

    19 Haywood Street

    Vegan: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Key Lime Pie, Mochaccino Chip

33. 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.

34. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 16 locations here

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

35. Tropical Smoothie Cafe

    Vegan optionsOther

    1829 Hendersonville Road, Asheville

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

36. Blaze Pizza

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    15 Peaks Center Ln, Asheville

    Vegan: Vegan Pizza, Build Your Own Personal Vegan Pizza, Cheesy Bread

37. Planet Smoothie

    Vegan optionsCafé · Juices

    3 S Tunnel Rd, Asheville

    Vegan: Amazon Kick, Dragon Fruit Lemon Splash, Rio Berry Bliss

38. Bartaco

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Tacos

    Vegan: Cauliflower tacos, Cauliflower bowl

39. Firehouse Subs

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 4 locations here

    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.

40. Jersey Mike's Subs

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 4 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.

41. MOD Pizza

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    873 Merrimon Ave, Asheville

    Vegan: Plant-Based Italian Sausage, Plant-Based Cheese · Build a pizza using a vegan crust, vegan sauce, plant-based Italian sausage and plant-based cheese; check with the location about ingredients and preparation.

42. The Honey Baked Ham Company

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Deli

    5 Miller Rd S, Asheville

    Vegan: California Veggie Sandwich, Roasted Tomato Sandwich

43. Clean Eatz

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    1950 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville

    Vegan: Build a Bowl · Ask a store associate to help with dietary restrictions and confirm the ingredients of your chosen bowl components.

44. Cold Stone Creamery

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Silk® Chocolate Almondmilk Frozen Dessert

45. Domino's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

46. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Doughnuts

    960 Patton Ave Closed - Reopening Soon, Asheville

    Vegan: Latte

47. Lindt

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream

    800 Brevard Rd, Asheville

    Vegan: OatMilk CLASSIC RECIPE Chocolate Bar (3.5 oz)

48. Zenshi Sushi

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sushi

    1830 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville

    Vegan: Vegetable Roll 10pc

49. Chai Pani

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Indian

    32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

50. Early Girl Eatery

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Breakfast, Southern, Fried chicken

    444 Haywood Road, #101, Asheville

51. Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Ice cream

    26 Battery Park Ave, Asheville

52. White Duck Taco Shop

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Mexican

    16 Miami Circle, Asheville