Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Rockaway

We list 22 places in Rockaway where vegans can eat: 22 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Doughnuts, American, Mexican, and Japanese.

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. Olive Garden

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian

   323 Mt Hope Ave, Rockaway

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

2. Qdoba

   Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

   395 Mount Hope Avenue, #350, Rockaway

   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.

3. Dunkin'

   Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Doughnuts

   Chain · 3 locations here

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin

4. P.F. Chang's

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Asian

   301 Mt Hope Ave, Rockaway

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

5. Teriyaki Madness

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Japanese

   Chain · 2 locations here

   Vegan: Tofu Teriyaki, Spicy Tofu Teriyaki, White Rice · Ask for the tofu bowls to be prepared vegan; options vary by location.

6. The Cheesecake Factory

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

   301 Mt Hope Ave Suite 1013B, Rockaway

   Vegan: Vegan Cobb Salad, Thai Lettuce Wraps with Avocado, Orange Cauliflower Bowl

7. Auntie Anne's

   Vegan optionsFast food · Pretzel

   Chain · 2 locations here

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

8. Panera Bread

   Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches, Bakery

   395 Mount Hope Avenue, Rockaway

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

9. Chipotle

   Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

   301 Mt Hope Ave, Rockaway

   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.

10. Paris Baguette

    Vegan optionsBakery

    321 Mount Hope Avenue, Rockaway

    Vegan: Vegan Chocolate Chip Muffin, Vegan Blueberry Muffin, Gluten-Free Vegan Double Chocolate Chip Mini Loaf

11. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 2 locations here

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

12. Jersey Mike's Subs

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    437 US Highway 46, Rockaway Twp

    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.

13. Manhattan Bagel

    Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant

    321 Route 15, Wharton

    Vegan: Avocado Toast, Hashbrown

14. Cold Stone Creamery

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

    321 Mout Hope Avenue, Rockaway

    Vegan: Silk® Chocolate Almondmilk Frozen Dessert

15. Miller's Ale House

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Bar · American

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: French Fries · Order the Gardein Black Bean Burger without the bun; the guide also lists French fries and sweet potato fries.

16. Sbarro

    Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant

    301 Mt. Hope Avenue, Rockaway

    Vegan: Garden