Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Hempstead

We list 331 places in Hempstead where vegans can eat: 1 100% vegan, 1 vegetarian, and 329 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Ice cream, Doughnuts, Sandwiches, and Burgers. 100% vegan spots include Green Street Eatery.

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. Green Street Eatery

   🌱100% veganFast food

   7 Emerson Avenue, Levittown

   Vegan: Chili Stuffed Plantain Boat, Roasted Root Crunch Wrap, Chili Mac

2. Mama Theresa's

   VegetarianRestaurant · Italian

   2411 Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow

3. 3 Brothers

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza, Italian

   285 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre

4. Leona and 3 Brothers

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian

   152 Union Avenue, Lynbrook

5. Yuxu

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Japanese, Sushi

   301 East Meadow Avenue, East Meadow

6. Gregorys Coffee

   Vegan optionsCafé

   , #KI09A

   Vegan: Vegan Breakfast Wrap, (New) Vegan Deluxe, Vegan Burrito

7. IHOP

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Breakfast, Pancakes

   Chain · 5 locations here

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Hash Browns, Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

8. Jamba

   Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

   630 Old Country Road, #KI07A, Garden City

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

9. Olive Garden

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian

   610 West Sunrise Highway, Valley Stream

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

10. Qdoba

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    2160 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow

    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.

11. Red Lobster

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Seafood

    606 West Sunrise Highway, Valley Stream

    Vegan: Pasta Marinara, House Salad, Chesapeake Fries

12. Seasons 52

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    630 Old Country Rd, Garden City

    Vegan: Black Lentil Bolognese, Grilled Artichokes with Preserved Lemon Hummus, Butternut Squash · Ask for the Vegan specialty menu; check with the restaurant because offerings may vary by location.

13. Taco Bell

    Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant

    Chain · 16 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.

14. TCBY

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Frozen yogurt

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Dairy-Free Chocolate Almond, Mango Dairy-Free Sorbet, Orange Dairy-Free Sorbet

15. Dunkin'

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Doughnuts

    Chain · 53 locations here

    Vegan: Avocado Toast, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin

16. Jason's Deli

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Deli

    593 E Meadow Ave, Hempstead

    Vegan: Nutty Mixed-Up Salad, Spinach Veggie Wrap, Steamed Veggies

17. The Cheesecake Factory

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    1504 Old Country Rd, Westbury

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

18. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

    , #491A

    Vegan: Vegan Mango Sorbet, Vegan Mint Chip, Vegan Dark Chocolate Fudge Brownie

19. Applebee's Grill & Bar

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    1126 Green Acres Mall, Valley Stream

    Vegan: Impossible Cheeseburger, House Salad, Pretzels

20. Baskin-Robbins

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Ice cream

    Chain · 22 locations here

    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.

21. Benihana

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Japanese, Teppanyaki, Steak

    920 Merchants Concourse, Westbury

    Vegan: Cucumber Roll, Vegetable Roll, Avocado Roll

22. Burger King

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    Chain · 18 locations here

    Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns

23. Just Salad

    Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant · Salads

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Tokyo Supergreens, Tofu, Earth Bowl, Vegan Chipotle

24. Moe's Southwest Grill

    Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant

    Chain · 7 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.

25. SoBol Beverly

    Vegan optionsOther

    Chain · 6 locations here

    Vegan: Acai, Green, Red Dragon · Order bowls without honey; select fruit, plant milks or apple juice, and vegan-marked ingredients.

26. Sweetgreen

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Salads

    191 7th St, Garden City

    Vegan: Shroomami, Hummus Crunch, Super Green Goddess

27. American Waffle House

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    3927 Merrick Rd, Seaford

    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.

28. Auntie Anne's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pretzel

    Chain · 3 locations here

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

29. BJ's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    39 Green Acres Road

    Vegan: House Salad, Chips & Housemade Guacamole + Salsa, Strawberry Fields Salad

30. Bonefish Grill

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Seafood

    340 Sunrise Highway, Rockville Centre

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

31. Chili's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Tex-Mex

    1205 Corporate Drive, Westbury

    Vegan: Chipotle Fresh Mex Bowl, Fajitas, Oldtimer Burger

32. Einstein Bros. Bagels

    Vegan optionsBakery · Restaurant · Bagels

    900 Fulton Avenue, Hempstead

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

33. Kung Fu Tea

    Vegan optionsCafé · Bubble tea

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

34. Panera Bread

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches, Bakery

    Chain · 7 locations here

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

35. Subway

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 20 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.

36. Chipotle

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    Chain · 12 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.

37. DQ Grill & Chill

    Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Ice cream, Burgers

    3095 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown

    Vegan: Non-Dairy Dilly® Bar, Misty® Slush, Pretzel Sticks

38. Maggiano's Little Italy

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian

    Vegan: Spaghetti & Marinara, Spaghetti Marinara, Roasted Garlic Broccoli

39. Paris Baguette

    Vegan optionsBakery

    Chain · 2 locations here

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

40. Poke Bros. Polaris

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Poke

    3258 Hempstead Tpke, Levittown

    Vegan: Rice, Tofu, Cucumber, Sweet Onion, Ginger, Avocado, Pineapple, Ponzu, Gochujang · Build your own bowl using the listed vegan ingredients and sauces; OG Sauce is added to all bowls unless requested otherwise.

41. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 35 locations here

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

42. Tropical Smoothie Cafe

    Vegan optionsOther

    Chain · 5 locations here

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

43. Carvel

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

    Chain · 24 locations here

    Vegan: Sorbets, Cake Cone, Sugar Cone · Ask the local shoppe whether Oatly is offered and which flavors are available; availability varies by location.

44. Gusto Divino Trattoria

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian

    3930 Sunrise Hwy, Seaford

    Vegan: Kimchi Korean BBQ, Tahini Cucumber Feta, Ginger Lime Peanut

45. Rita's Italian Ice

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Cherry, Mango, Strawberry

46. True Food Kitchen

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    , #1040E

    Vegan: Vegan Double Cheeseburger, Chocolate Chip Cookie à la Mode, Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream

47. 16 Handles

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Frozen yogurt

    27 Atlantic Avenue, Lynbrook

    Vegan: Chocolate Devotion, Dreamboat Coconut

48. Bartaco

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Tacos

    630 Old Country Rd, Garden City

    Vegan: Cauliflower tacos, Cauliflower bowl

49. Chopt Creative Salad Co.

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Salads

    946 Old Country Rd Unit 46, Hempstead

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

50. Firehouse Subs

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

    Chain · 2 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.

51. Jersey Mike's Subs

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 7 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.

52. Playa Bowls

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    Chain · 3 locations here

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

53. Shake Shack

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Burgers

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Veggie Shack, Fries

54. TGI Fridays

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: The Beyond Meat® Cheeseburger, Gluten-Free Vegan Bun Toasted

55. The Honey Baked Ham Company

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Deli

    3171 Hempstead Tpke, Levittown

    Vegan: California Veggie Sandwich, Roasted Tomato Sandwich

56. Au Bon Pain

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Mediterranean

57. Blimpie

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Vegetable sandwich or salad; order with no cheese and choose listed vegan-friendly bread and toppings. · Order the Veggie with no cheese; choose vegan-friendly bread, toppings and dressing/sauce from the guide.

58. BurgerFi

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    3115 Long Beach Road, Oceanside

    Vegan: Vegan Beyond Burger

59. Cold Stone Creamery

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Ice cream

    Chain · 6 locations here

    Vegan: Silk® Chocolate Almondmilk Frozen Dessert

60. Domino's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    Chain · 8 locations here

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

61. KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot-Orlando,FL

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Chinese

    1500 Old Country Rd #102B-2, Hempstead

    Vegan: Hot Pot

62. Kyuramen x TBAAR

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Japanese

    988 Franklin Ave, Garden City

    Vegan: Vegetable Miso Ramen

63. Le Pain Quotidien

    Vegan optionsCafé · Bakery

    630 Old Country Road, #1024C, Garden City

    Vegan: Vegan Carrot Cake

64. Miller's Ale House

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Bar · American

    3046 Hempstead Tpke, Levittown

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

65. Ralph's Italian Ices

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

    Chain · 11 locations here

    Vegan: Water Ices

66. White Castle

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Southwest Veggie Slider

67. Dirty Taco

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Tacos

    3261 Merrick Rd, Wantagh

68. Läderach

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream

    630 Old Country Road, #1069, Garden City

69. Wild Ginger

    Vegan optionsRestaurant