Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Gainesville

We list 19 places in Gainesville where vegans can eat: 19 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Burgers, Sandwiches, Tex-Mex, 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

   402 North Interstate 35, Gainesville

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Hash Browns, Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

2. Taco Bell

   Vegan optionsFast food · Tex-Mex

   601 Medal Of Honor Boulevard, Gainesville

   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. Burger King

   Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

   1711 North Interstate 35, Gainesville

   Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns

4. Cracker Barrel

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

   4327 North Interstate 35, Gainesville

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

5. Chili's

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Tex-Mex

   305 North Interstate 35, Gainesville

   Vegan: Chipotle Fresh Mex Bowl, Fajitas, Oldtimer Burger

6. Panda Express

   Vegan optionsFast food · Chinese

   1800 North Interstate 35, Gainesville

   Vegan: Eggplant Tofu, Chow Mein, Super Greens

7. 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.

8. Waffle House

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

   1713 North Interstate 35, Gainesville

   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.

9. DQ Grill & Chill

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

   1025 West California Street, Gainesville

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

10. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 2 locations here

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

11. Whataburger

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    1700 North Interstate 35, Gainesville

    Vegan: French Fries, Hash Brown Sticks, Apple Slices

12. Taco Casa

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Mexican

    701 W California St, Gainesville

    Vegan: Bean Burrito (Spicy), Frijoles, Casa Delites

13. Freddy's

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

    901 North Interstate 35, Gainesville

    Vegan: Veggie Burger, Freddy’s Shoestring Fries

14. Cicis

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza, Buffet

    930 East US Highway 82, Gainesville

    Vegan: Cavatappi Pasta

15. Domino's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    1501 North Grand Avenue, #J, Gainesville

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta