Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Oak Ridge

We list 31 places in Oak Ridge where vegans can eat: 31 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Sandwiches, Pizza, Tex-Mex, and Ice cream.

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. First Watch

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Breakfast

   404 S. Tulane Ave., Oak Ridge

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

2. IHOP

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Breakfast, Pancakes

   355 South Illinois Avenue, Oak Ridge

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Hash Browns, Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

3. Jimmy John's

   Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

   1133 Oak Ridge Turnpike, #A, Oak Ridge

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

4. Red Lobster

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Seafood

   359 South Illinois Avenue, Oak Ridge

   Vegan: Pasta Marinara, House Salad, Chesapeake Fries

5. 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.

6. Dunkin'

   Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Doughnuts

   1529 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin

7. Dutch Bros. Coffee

   Vegan optionsCafé

   100 Tulsa Road, Oak Ridge

   Vegan: Espresso, Cold Brew, Nitro Cold Brew

8. Baskin-Robbins

   Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

   104 East Tulsa Road, Oak RIdge

   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.

9. Burger King

   Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

   1040 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge

   Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns

10. Zaxby's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Chicken

    1007 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge

    Vegan: House Zalad, Crinkle Fries, Texas Toast

11. Panda Express

    Vegan optionsFast food · Chinese

    375 S Illinois Avenue, Oak Ridge

    Vegan: Eggplant Tofu, Chow Mein, Super Greens

12. Panera Bread

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches, Bakery

    471 South Illinois Avenue, Oak Ridge

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

13. Smoothie King

    Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

    212 South Illinois Avenue, Oak Ridge

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

14. Subway

    Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant

    Chain · 3 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.

15. Waffle House

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    326 South Illinois Avenue, Oak RIdge

    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.

16. DQ Grill & Chill

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

    100 South Rutgers Avenue, Oak Ridge

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

17. Marco's Pizza

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    1541 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge

    Vegan: Veggie Sub, Garden Salad, Greek Salad

18. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 2 locations here

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

19. Tropical Smoothie Cafe

    Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

    239 South Illinois Avenue, Oak Ridge

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

20. Firehouse Subs

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    1143 Oak Ridge Turnpike, #109, Oak Ridge

    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.

21. Freddy's

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

    347 South Illinois Avenue, Oak Ridge

    Vegan: Veggie Burger, Freddy’s Shoestring Fries

22. Jersey Mike's Subs

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    1568 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge

    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.

23. Salsarita's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Tex-Mex

    288 South Illinois Avenue, Oak Ridge

    Vegan: Plant Based Chorizo, Chips · Build a burrito, taco or bowl with Plant Based Chorizo and other vegan ingredients; omit cheese, sour cream and queso.

24. The Honey Baked Ham Company

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Deli

    870 Oak Ridge Tpke, Oak Ridge

    Vegan: California Veggie Sandwich, Roasted Tomato Sandwich

25. Domino's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

26. Papa Murphy's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    1133 Oak Ridge Turnpike, #C, Oak Ridge

    Vegan: Dairy-Free Cheese Pizza