Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Cincinnati

We list 116 places in Cincinnati where vegans can eat: 2 100% vegan and 114 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Sandwiches, Mexican, Pizza, and Doughnuts. 100% vegan spots include Harmony Plant Fare and Loving Hut.

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. Harmony Plant Fare

   🌱100% veganGrocery

   1801 Race Street, Cincinnati

   Vegan: Buffalo Chicken Ranch, Turkey Havarti, Gyro with Muhammara

2. Loving Hut

   🌱100% veganRestaurant · International

   6227 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati

3. Bridges Nepali Cuisine

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Nepalese

   4165 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati

4. Iris BookCafé and Gallery

   Vegan optionsCafé · Desserts & ice cream · Ice cream, Smoothies, Sandwiches

   1331 Main Street, Cincinnati

5. Mama Made It

   Vegan optionsFast food · American, Popcorn

6. Melt Revival

   Vegan optionsRestaurant

   4100 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati

7. Onolicious Hawaii

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Hawaiian, Poke, Barbecue

   1005 Walnut Street, Cincinnati

8. Rune Kitchen & Juicery

   Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

9. First Watch

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Breakfast

   Chain · 2 locations here

   Vegan: A.M. Superfoods Cereal, Avocado Toast, Steel-Cut Oatmeal

10. IHOP

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Breakfast, Pancakes

    3222 Geier Drive, Cincinnati

    Vegan: Avocado Toast, Hash Browns, Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

11. Jimmy John's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 5 locations here

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

12. Olive Garden

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian

    3290 Vandercar Way, Cincinnati

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

13. Taco Bell

    Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant

    Chain · 6 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. Dunkin'

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Doughnuts

    Chain · 9 locations here

    Vegan: Avocado Toast, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin

15. Jason's Deli

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Deli

    2715 Madison Rd, Cincinnati

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

16. Baskin-Robbins

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Ice cream

    435 E Martin Luther King Dr, Cincinnati

    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.

17. Burger King

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    5015 Glenway Avenue, Cincinnati

    Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns

18. CAVA

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Mediterranean

    3356 Madison Road, Cincinnati

    Vegan: Crispy Falafel, Spicy Greens, Hummus

19. Auntie Anne's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pretzel

    271 Calhoun Street #510 B, Cincinnati

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

20. Bonefish Grill

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Seafood

    2737 Madison Road, Cincinnati

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

21. Bruegger's Bagels

    Vegan optionsFast food · Bagels

    Vegan: Plain, Everything, Blueberry

22. Einstein Bros. Bagels

    Vegan optionsFast food · Bagels

    Chain · 2 locations here

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

23. Kung Fu Tea

    Vegan optionsCafé · Bubble tea

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

24. Panda Express

    Vegan optionsFast food · Chinese

    6180 Glenway Avenue, Cincinnati

    Vegan: Eggplant Tofu, Chow Mein, Super Greens

25. Panera Bread

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches, Bakery

    120 Calhoun Street, Cincinnati

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

26. Smoothie King

    Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

    Chain · 2 locations here

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

27. 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.

28. Waffle House

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    Chain · 2 locations here

    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.

29. Chipotle

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    Chain · 8 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.

30. Insomnia Cookies

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Desserts & ice cream · Ice cream, Cookies

    Chain · 2 locations here

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

31. Marco's Pizza

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    4004 Edwards Road, Cincinnati

    Vegan: Veggie Sub, Garden Salad, Greek Salad

32. Nekter Juice Bar

    Vegan optionsOther

    3204 Vandercar Way, Cincinnati

    Vegan: Açaí Banana Berry, Dragon Fruit, Açaí Peanut Butter

33. Potbelly

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    511 Walnut St, Cincinnati

    Vegan: PB&J, Veggie Sandwich, Apple Walnut Salad

34. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 19 locations here

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

35. Tropical Smoothie Cafe

    Vegan optionsOther

    Chain · 3 locations here

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

36. Blaze Pizza

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    3206 Vandercar Way, Cincinnati

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

37. Donatos Pizza

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    2914 Short Vine Street, Cincinnati

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

38. Pei Wei

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Asian

    2600 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati

    Vegan: Firecracker Tofu, Honey-Seared Tofu, Asian Chopped Salad

39. Biggby Coffee

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Latte, Mango Creme Freeze

40. Freddy's

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

    3939 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati

    Vegan: Veggie Burger, Freddy’s Shoestring Fries

41. Jersey Mike's Subs

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 3 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.

42. Shake Shack

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Burgers

    249 Calhoun Street, Cincinnati

    Vegan: Veggie Shack, Fries

43. Bubbakoo's Burritos

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    3694 Madison Road, Cincinnati

    Vegan: Bowl · Build a burrito, bowl or soft shell tacos and choose vegan fillings and toppings.

44. Domino's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    Chain · 7 locations here

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

45. White Castle

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    Chain · 6 locations here

    Vegan: Southwest Veggie Slider

46. Currito

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Mexican

    111 E 5th St, Cincinnati

47. The Whole Bowl Cincinnati

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    364 Ludlow Avenue, Cincinnati