Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Charleston

We list 133 places in Charleston where vegans can eat: 1 vegetarian and 132 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Sandwiches, Sushi, 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. Jeremiah's Italian Ice

   VegetarianDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Ice cream

   116 Renaissance Lane, Charleston

   Vegan: Black Cherry, Blue Razz, Cherry

2. Basic Kitchen

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

   82 Wentworth Street, Charleston

3. Brown Dog Deli

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

   225 Calhoun Street, Charleston

4. Caviar & Bananas

   Vegan optionsCafé · Breakfast, Lunch, Sandwiches

   170 Ashley Avenue, Charleston

5. City Bistro

   Vegan optionsFast food · Mongolian grill, Pizza, Salads

   80 St. Philip Street, #A, Charleston

6. Da Toscano Porchetta Shop

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian

   109 President Street, Charleston

7. Eastside Soul Food

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Southern, Barbecue, Fried chicken

   46 America Street, #A, Charleston

8. Fam's Brewing Company

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Burgers, Pizza, Sandwiches

   1291 Folly Road, #101, Charleston

9. Fire Grill Asian Fusion

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Asian

   293 King Street, Charleston

10. Fuji Sushi Bar & Grill

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sushi

    585 King Street, Charleston

11. Gabrielle

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Southern

    404 King Street, Charleston

12. Hyman's Seafood

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Seafood

    215 Meeting Street, Charleston

13. Leon's Oyster Shop

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Seafood

    698 King Street, Charleston

14. Leyla Fine Lebanese Cuisine

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Lebanese, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean

    298 King Street, Charleston

15. Malagón Mercado y Taperia

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Spanish, Tapas

    33 Spring Street, Charleston

16. Market Street Deli & Salads

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American, Southern, Sandwiches

    76 North Market Street, Charleston

17. Marty's Place

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

18. Off Track Ice Cream

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream

    6 Beaufain Street, Charleston

19. Rivayat

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Indian

    210 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston

20. Ruby Sunshine

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American, Brunch, Breakfast

    171 East Bay Street, Charleston

21. Sorghum & Salt

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    186 Coming Street, Charleston

22. Taco Boy

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Mexican

    217 Huger Street, Charleston

23. Tempest

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Seafood, American

    32C North Market Street, Charleston

24. Thai Zapp Restaurant

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Thai

    200 Meeting Street, #2, Charleston

25. The Grocery

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American, Regional, Mediterranean

    4 Cannon Street, Charleston

26. The Pineapple Hut

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream

    99 South Market Street, #5, Charleston

27. Three Girls on Spring

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian

    121 Spring Street, Charleston

28. Tutti Pizza

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    700 King Street, #A, Charleston

29. Ye Ole Fashioned

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

30. Jimmy John's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 2 locations here

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

31. Ruby Tuesday

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    1953 Savannah Hwy, Charleston

    Vegan: Impossible Burger, Garden Salad Bar, Pasta Marinara

32. Taco Bell

    Vegan optionsFast food · Tex-Mex

    Chain · 4 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.

33. TCBY

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Frozen yogurt

    Chain · 2 locations here

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

34. Dunkin'

    Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Doughnuts

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Avocado Toast, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin

35. Jason's Deli

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Grocery · Sandwiches

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

36. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

    501 King Street, #A, Charleston

    Vegan: Peppermint Patty, Snow Cone Sorbet, Frosé Sorbet

37. Mellow Mushroom

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    19 Magnolia Rd, Charleston

    Vegan: Vegan Veg-Out Pizza, Vegan Cheese Pizza, Vegan Build Your Own Pizza

38. Baskin-Robbins

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Ice cream

    162 Seven Farms Drive, Charleston

    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.

39. Moe's Southwest Grill

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    1812 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, Charleston

    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.

40. Zaxby's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Chicken

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: House Zalad, Crinkle Fries, Texas Toast

41. Einstein Bros. Bagels

    Vegan optionsFast food · Bagels

    80 St. Philip Street, #B, Charleston

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

42. Marble Slab Creamery Kuwait

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Ice cream

    1812 Sam Rittenberg Blvd #20, Charleston

    Vegan: Grapefruit, Mango, Raspberry

43. Panera Bread

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches, Bakery

    2000 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, Charleston

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

44. Smoothie King

    Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

    1654 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Charleston

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

45. Subway

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 10 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.

46. Waffle House

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    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.

47. 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.

48. Insomnia Cookies

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Bakery

    509 King Street, Charleston

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

49. Marco's Pizza

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Veggie Sub, Garden Salad, Greek Salad

50. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 17 locations here

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

51. Tropical Smoothie Cafe

    Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

    Chain · 3 locations here

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

52. JINYA Ramen Bar

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Ramen

    850 Morrison Drive, #102, Charleston

    Vegan: Impossible™ Rice Bowl, Impossible™ Bun (1pc), Impossible™ Tacos

53. 16 Handles

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Frozen yogurt

    654 Hopewell Dr Suite 105, Charleston

    Vegan: Chocolate Devotion, Dreamboat Coconut

54. Bartaco

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Tacos

    304 King St, Charleston

    Vegan: Cauliflower tacos, Cauliflower bowl

55. Biggby Coffee

    Vegan optionsCafé

    903 Saint Andrews Blvd, Charleston

    Vegan: Latte, Mango Creme Freeze

56. Firehouse Subs

    Vegan optionsFast food · 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.

57. Flying Biscuit Cafe - Midtown

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    2245 Ashley Crossing Dr, Charleston

    Vegan: Vegan Tofu Scramble, Spicy Vegan Collard Greens

58. 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.

59. MOD Pizza

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    1812 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, Charleston

    Vegan: Plant-Based Italian Sausage, Plant-Based Cheese · Build a pizza using a vegan crust, vegan sauce, plant-based Italian sausage and plant-based cheese; check with the location about ingredients and preparation.

60. Playa Bowls

    Vegan optionsFast food · Açaí

    429 King Street, Charleston

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

61. Barberitos

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Fast food · Tex-Mex

    1739 Maybank Highway, #Suite A, Charleston

    Vegan: Tofu · Build a burrito or bowl with vegan tofu, beans and plant toppings; leave off cheese, sour cream and queso.

62. Domino's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    Chain · 4 locations here

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

63. Krispy Kreme

    Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Doughnuts

    1491 Savannah Highway, Charleston

    Vegan: Latte

64. Zenshi Sushi

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sushi

    Chain · 12 locations here

    Vegan: Vegetable Roll 10pc

65. Bodega

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American, Brunch

    23 Ann Street, Charleston

66. By The Way

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Regional

    45 ½ Spring Street, Charleston

67. Cocobowlz

    Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

    51 George Street, Charleston

68. Kilwins

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Chocolate, Ice cream, Popcorn

    Chain · 2 locations here

69. Matador

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Mexican, Tex-Mex

    235 Meeting Street, Charleston

70. PJ's Coffee of New Orleans

    Vegan optionsCafé

    171 Ashley Ave., Charleston

71. Poke Tea House

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Hawaiian, Poke, Bubble tea

    441 Meeting Street, #E, Charleston

72. Verde

    Vegan optionsFast food · Salads

    433 King Street, Charleston

73. Ye Olde Fashioned Cafe & Ice Cream

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

    474 Savannah Highway