Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Ward 1

We list 17 places in Ward 1 where vegans can eat: 17 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Tex-Mex, Doughnuts, Mexican, and Sandwiches.

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. GreenStar Food Co+op

   Vegan optionsGrocery

   770 Cascadilla Street, Ithaca

2. Modern Ohana

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Asian

   205 Elmira Road, Ithaca

3. Purity Ice Cream

   Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream

   700 Cascadilla Street, Ithaca

4. Taste of Thai Express

   Vegan optionsRestaurant

   209 South Meadow Street, Ithaca

5. Taco Bell

   Vegan optionsFast food · Tex-Mex

   222 Elmira Road, Ithaca

   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.

6. Dunkin'

   Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Doughnuts

   Chain · 2 locations here

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin

7. Burger King

   Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant

   340 Elmira Rd, Ithaca

   Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns

8. Moe's Southwest Grill

   Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

   324 Elmira Road, #100, Ithaca

   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.

9. Chili's

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Tex-Mex

   608 South Meadow Street, Ithaca

   Vegan: Chipotle Fresh Mex Bowl, Fajitas, Oldtimer Burger

10. Panera Bread

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches, Bakery

    748 South Meadow Street

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

11. Smoothie King

    Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

    324 Elmira Rd, Ithaca

    Vegan: Vegan Mango Kale, Vegan Mixed Berry, Vegan Dark Chocolate Banana

12. Chipotle

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    740 South Meadow Street, Ithaca

    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.

13. Firehouse Subs

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    740 South Meadow Street, Ithaca

    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.

14. Playa Bowls

    Vegan optionsOther

    740 S Meadow St, Ithaca

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

15. Cold Stone Creamery

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

    222 Elmira Road, #6, Ithaca

    Vegan: Silk® Chocolate Almondmilk Frozen Dessert

16. Tai Chi Bubble Tea

    Vegan optionsCafé · Bubble tea

    740 S Meadow St, Ithaca

    Vegan: Tofu Poke Bowl