Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Carlsbad

We list 21 places in Carlsbad where vegans can eat: 21 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Pizza, Sandwiches, and Tex-Mex.

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. IHOP

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Breakfast, Pancakes

   2529 Fairfield Drive, Carlsbad

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Hash Browns, Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

2. Taco Bell

   Vegan optionsFast food · Tex-Mex

   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.

3. Dunkin'

   Vegan optionsCafé

   851 S Canal St, Carlsbad

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin

4. Baskin-Robbins™

   Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Ice cream

   851 South Canal Street, Carlsbad

   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.

5. Burger King

   Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

   305 Pompa Street, Carlsbad

   Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns

6. Cafe Rio Mexican Grill

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Fast food · Mexican

   711 Muscatel Ave, Carlsbad

   Vegan: Bowl, Salad, Tostada

7. Chili's

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Tex-Mex

   2249 South Canal Street, Carlsbad

   Vegan: Chipotle Fresh Mex Bowl, Fajitas, Oldtimer Burger

8. Subway

   Vegan optionsFast food · 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.

9. HTeaO

   Vegan optionsCafé · Tea

   1103 S Canal St, Carlsbad

   Vegan: Sweet Regular, Strawberry Passion, Unsweet Green

10. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 2 locations here

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

11. Denny's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    Vegan: Plant-Based Pancake Slam®

12. Domino's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

13. Papa Murphy's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    Vegan: Dairy-Free Cheese Pizza

14. Zenshi Sushi

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sushi

    202 W Church St, Carlsbad

    Vegan: Vegetable Roll 10pc

15. Walmart

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Deli

    2401 S Canal St, Carlsbad