Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Athens

We list 19 places in Athens where vegans can eat: 19 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Sandwiches, American, Burgers, and Chicken.

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. Ruby Tuesday

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

   1830 Holiday Dr, Athens

   Vegan: Impossible Burger, Garden Salad Bar, Pasta Marinara

2. Taco Bell

   Vegan optionsFast food · Tex-Mex

   Chain · 2 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.

3. Dunkin'

   Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Doughnuts

   2632 Decatur Pike, Athens

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin

4. Dutch Bros. Coffee

   Vegan optionsCafé

   1202 Decatur Pike, Athens

   Vegan: Espresso, Cold Brew, Nitro Cold Brew

5. Burger King

   Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

   2635 Decatur Pike, Athens

   Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns

6. Cracker Barrel

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · American, Burgers, Chicken

   110 Burkett L. Witt Blvd. I-75 & SR 30, Athens

   Vegan: Impossible Sausage Made From Plants, Fried Apples, Fresh Fruit

7. Zaxby's

   Vegan optionsFast food · Chicken

   1510 Congress Parkway South, Athens

   Vegan: House Zalad, Crinkle Fries, Texas Toast

8. Subway

   Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

   Chain · 5 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. Waffle House

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

   EXIT 49, 1832 Holiday Dr I 75, Athens

   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.

10. Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

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

    1013 Decatur Pike, Athens

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

11. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 2 locations here

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

12. Firehouse Subs

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    1812 Decatur Pike, Athens

    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.

13. Domino's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    1250 Decatur Pike, Athens

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta