Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Chapel Hill

We list 45 places in Chapel Hill where vegans can eat: 45 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Sandwiches, Ice cream, Pizza, and Sushi.

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. Coco Bistro & Bar

   Vegan optionsRestaurant

   101 Glen Lennox Drive, Chapel Hill

   Vegan: Organic Yogurt & Granola Bowl (GF, V), Coco Overnight Oats (GF), Coco Smoothies

2. Roots Natural Kitchen

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Salads

   133 West Franklin Street, #115-A, Chapel Hill

3. Saladelia Cafe

   Vegan optionsCafé

   125 Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill

4. Vegan Flava Cafe

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

   306, suite G West Franklin Street

5. Vimala's Curryblossom Cafe

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Indian

   , #16

6. First Watch

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Breakfast

   1101 Environ Way, Chapel Hill

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

7. Jimmy John's

   Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

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

8. Dunkin'

   Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Doughnuts

   Chain · 2 locations here

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin

9. Baskin-Robbins™

   Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Ice cream

   143 W. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill

   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. CAVA

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Mediterranean

    79 S Elliot Road Space 100, Chapel Hill

    Vegan: Crispy Falafel, Spicy Greens, Hummus

11. Sweetgreen

    Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant

    122 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill

    Vegan: Shroomami, Hummus Crunch, Super Green Goddess

12. Einstein Bros. Bagels

    Vegan optionsFast food · Bagels

    1800 East Franklin Street, #C, Chapel Hill

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

13. Panera Bread

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches, Bakery

    213 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill

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

14. Subway

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

    Chain · 3 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.

15. Waffle House

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    127 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill

    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.

16. Ben & Jerry's

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

    102 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill

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

17. 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.

18. Insomnia Cookies

    Vegan optionsBakery · Restaurant · Bakery

    145 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill

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

19. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 5 locations here

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

20. Tropical Smoothie Cafe

    Vegan optionsOther

    400 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill

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

21. Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    1800 E Franklin St Ste 003, Chapel Hill

    Vegan: Vegan pancakes, Vegan tofu scramble, Soyrizo

22. Bartaco

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Tacos

    201 S Estes Dr, Chapel Hill

    Vegan: Cauliflower tacos, Cauliflower bowl

23. Chopt

    Vegan optionsFast food · Salads

    1490 Fordham Boulevard, #130, Chapel Hill

    Vegan: Hummus Crunch Wrap, Mexicali Vegan Salad · Build a salad, bowl or wrap with vegan ingredients; check local ingredient availability.

24. Firehouse Subs

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    1726 Fordham Boulevard, #110, Chapel Hill

    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. Flying Biscuit Cafe - Midtown

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    201 S Estes Dr Apt E2, Chapel Hill

    Vegan: Vegan Tofu Scramble, Spicy Vegan Collard Greens

26. 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.

27. Playa Bowl

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    104 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill

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

28. Shake Shack

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    1800 East Franklin Street, #40, Chapel Hill

    Vegan: Veggie Shack, Fries

29. Cold Stone Creamery

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

    131 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill

    Vegan: Silk® Chocolate Almondmilk Frozen Dessert

30. Domino's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

31. Zenshi Sushi

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sushi

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Vegetable Roll 10pc

32. Pulp

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Smoothies

    100 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill