Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Amherst

We list 71 places in Amherst where vegans can eat: 71 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Sandwiches, Bakery, Mexican, and Doughnuts.

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. The Cheesy Chick

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

2. IHOP

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Breakfast, Pancakes

   4003 Maple Road, Amherst

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Hash Browns, Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

3. Jamba

   Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant

   Chain · 2 locations here

   Vegan: Apple ‘n Greens, Greens ‘n Ginger, Mega Mango

4. Olive Garden

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian

   Chain · 2 locations here

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

5. Red Lobster

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Seafood

   7540 Transit Road, Buffalo

   Vegan: Pasta Marinara, House Salad, Chesapeake Fries

6. Taco Bell

   Vegan optionsFast food · Tex-Mex

   4258 Maple Road, Amherst

   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

   1645 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Amherst

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

8. Dunkin'

   Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Doughnuts

   Chain · 4 locations here

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin

9. Burger King

   Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

   Chain · 2 locations here

   Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns

10. Moe's Southwest Grill

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    1551 Niagara Falls Boulevard, #1, Buffalo

    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

    4080 Maple Road, Amherst

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

12. Auntie Anne's

    Vegan optionsBakery · Restaurant · Bakery

    K14 Boulevard Mall, Amherst

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

13. Bob Evans

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    1925 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Buffalo

    Vegan: Oatmeal, Hash Browns, French Fries

14. Bruegger's Bagels

    Vegan optionsFast food · Bagels

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Plain, Everything, Blueberry

15. Chili's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Tex-Mex

    1145 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Amherst

    Vegan: Chipotle Fresh Mex Bowl, Fajitas, Oldtimer Burger

16. Kung Fu Tea

    Vegan optionsCafé · Bubble tea

    520 Lee Entrance, #111

    Vegan: Winter Melon Tea, Lychee Punch, Mango Green Tea

17. Panera Bread

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches, Bakery

    Chain · 3 locations here

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

18. Subway

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 6 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.

19. 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.

20. Insomnia Cookies

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Bakery

    1300 Sweet Home Road, #105, Buffalo

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

21. Jet's Pizza

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    5401 Sheridan Drive, Buffalo

    Vegan: Cinnamon Stix, Italian, Raspberry Vinaigrette · Choose one of the listed vegan crusts, sauces and toppings; order without cheese. All products are prepared in a shared kitchen.

22. Paris Baguette

    Vegan optionsBakery · Restaurant · Bakery

    5150 Main St, Williamsville

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

23. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 13 locations here

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

24. Tropical Smoothie Cafe

    Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

    Chain · 2 locations here

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

25. Blaze Pizza

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    Chain · 2 locations here

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

26. Firehouse Subs

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    7870 Transit Road, Buffalo

    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.

27. 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.

28. Shake Shack

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    1531 Niagara Falls Boulevard, #300, Buffalo

    Vegan: Veggie Shack, Fries

29. The Halal Guys

    Vegan optionsFast food · Chicken, Falafel, Gyros

    1595 Niagara Falls Boulevard, #800, Amherst

    Vegan: Falafel Platter, Falafel Sandwich

30. CoreLife Eatery

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    1595 Niagara Falls Blvd Suite 100, Amherst

    Vegan: Sriracha Ginger Tofu & Quinoa

31. Denny's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    3920 Maple Road, Amherst

    Vegan: Plant-Based Pancake Slam®

32. Domino's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    1401 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Buffalo

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

33. Tai Chi Bubble Tea

    Vegan optionsCafé · Bubble tea

    7660 Transit Rd, Buffalo

    Vegan: Tofu Poke Bowl

34. Zenshi Sushi

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sushi

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Vegetable Roll 10pc

35. 7 Brew

    Vegan optionsCafé

    3999 Maple Road, Amherst