Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Pasadena

We list 69 places in Pasadena where vegans can eat: 1 vegetarian and 68 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Burgers, Sandwiches, Ice cream, and Pizza.

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

   5015 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena

   Vegan: Black Cherry, Blue Razz, Cherry

2. IHOP

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Breakfast, Pancakes

   Chain · 2 locations here

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Hash Browns, Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

3. Olive Garden

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian

   4641 East Sam Houston Parkway South, Pasadena

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

4. Red Lobster

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Seafood

   4002 Spencer Highway, Pasadena

   Vegan: Pasta Marinara, House Salad, Chesapeake Fries

5. Taco Bell

   Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant

   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.

6. Dunkin'

   Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Doughnuts

   Chain · 2 locations here

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin

7. Jason's Deli

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Deli

   3905 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena

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

8. Baskin-Robbins

   Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Ice cream

   4130 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena

   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

   Chain · 3 locations here

   Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns

10. Jack in the Box

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: French Toast Sticks, Teriyaki Bowl, Southwest Salad

11. Which Wich?

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    5716 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena

    Vegan: Black Bean Patty, White Bread, Bowlwich

12. Chili's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Tex-Mex

    5548 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena

    Vegan: Chipotle Fresh Mex Bowl, Fajitas, Oldtimer Burger

13. Freebirds

    Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant · Tex-Mex

    5718 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena

    Vegan: Vegan/Vegetarian Bowl, Burrito, Tacos · Build a burrito, taco, bowl, nachos or salad with vegan ingredients; omit cheese and choose vegan sauces.

14. Marble Slab Creamery Kuwait

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Ice cream

    7730 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena

    Vegan: Grapefruit, Mango, Raspberry

15. Panera Bread

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches, Bakery

    5865 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena

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

16. Smoothie King

    Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

    Chain · 2 locations here

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

17. Subway

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

    Chain · 8 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.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. Dairy Queen

    Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant

    Chain · 5 locations here

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

21. Marco's Pizza

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena

    Vegan: Veggie Sub, Garden Salad, Greek Salad

22. Salata

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Salads

    4531 E Sam Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena

    Vegan: Create Your Own Salad, Falafel, Grilled Tofu

23. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 6 locations here

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

24. Whataburger

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    Chain · 4 locations here

    Vegan: French Fries, Hash Brown Sticks, Apple Slices

25. Black Bear Diner

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    3497 East Sam Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena

    Vegan: Dr. Praeger's® Veggie Burger, Avocado Toast, Bob's Red Mill Steel Cut Oatmeal

26. Pei Wei

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Asian

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

27. Black Rock Coffee

    Vegan optionsCafé

    4030 Watters Road, Pasadena

    Vegan: Banana Bread, Doughnut Vanilla · Ask which vegan baked goods are available at your location; availability varies by location.

28. Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Burgers

    4637 E Sam Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena

    Vegan: Veggie Burger, Freddy’s Shoestring Fries

29. Golden Corral

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American, Buffet

    4021 Spencer Highway, Pasadena

    Vegan: Cherry pie, Salad bar · Availability varies by location, time of day and season; ask restaurant staff about ingredients and check with the local restaurant.

30. Jersey Mike's Subs

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 2 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.

31. MOD Pizza

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    4541 East Sam Houston Pkwy S Ste 100, Pasadena

    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.

32. Cicis

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza, Buffet

    7438 Spencer Highway, Pasadena

    Vegan: Cavatappi Pasta

33. Denny's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Plant-Based Pancake Slam®

34. Domino's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta