Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Athens

We list 22 places in Athens where vegans can eat: 22 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Sandwiches, Mexican, Pizza, and American.

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

   1006 East State Street, Athens

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Hash Browns, Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

2. Jimmy John's

   Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

   16 South Court Street, Athens

   Vegan: Vegetable sandwich; order without cheese and mayonnaise., French Bread, Avocado Spread

3. Qdoba

   Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

   859 East State Street, #1830, Athens

   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.

4. Taco Bell

   Vegan optionsFast food · Tex-Mex

   978 East State Street, Athens

   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.

5. Applebee's

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

   547 E State St, Athens

   Vegan: Impossible Cheeseburger, House Salad, Pretzels

6. Burger King

   Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

   949 East State Street, Athens

   Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns

7. Bob Evans

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

   357 East State Street, Athens

   Vegan: Oatmeal, Hash Browns, French Fries

8. Subway

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

   Chain · 4 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. Chipotle

   Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

   Chain · 2 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.

10. Insomnia Cookies

    Vegan optionsFast food · Bakery · Cookies

    27 N Court St, Athens

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

11. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 3 locations here

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

12. Taco John's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    Richland Avenue, Athens

    Vegan: Bean Burrito, Super Burrito, Meat & Potato Burrito

13. Donatos Pizza

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    688 East State Street, Athens

    Vegan: Fresh Vegy Sub, Plant Based Pepperoni, Plant Based Sausage

14. Playa Bowls

    Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant

    63 S Court St, Athens

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

15. D.P. Dough Virginia Tech

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    374 Richland Ave, Athens

    Vegan: Impossiburg Zone · Ask your location which vegan options are available.

16. Domino's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    12 Mill Street, Athens

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta