Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Charlottesville

We list 34 places in Charlottesville where vegans can eat: 34 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Sandwiches, Ice cream, Tex-Mex, and Burgers.

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. Bang!

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Asian

   213 2nd Street Southwest, Charlottesville

2. Botanical Plant Based Fare

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

   421 East Main Street, Charlottesville

3. Corner Juice

   Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

   201 East Main Street, Charlottesville

4. Vu Noodles

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Vietnamese

   111 Water Street East, #A, Charlottesville

5. First Watch

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Breakfast

   1114 Emmet Street North, #B, Charlottesville

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

6. 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.

7. Burger King

   Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

   Chain · 3 locations here

   Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns

8. CAVA

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Mediterranean

   1200 Emmet Street North, #110, Charlottesville

   Vegan: Crispy Falafel, Spicy Greens, Hummus

9. Zaxby's

   Vegan optionsFast food · Chicken

   1248 Emmet Street North, Charlottesville

   Vegan: House Zalad, Crinkle Fries, Texas Toast

10. Auntie Anne's

    Vegan optionsBakery · Restaurant · Bakery

    104 14th Street Nw Suite 1, Charlottesville

    Vegan: Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel, Sweet Almond Pretzel, Sweet Glaze Dip

11. Panera Bread

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches, Bakery

    1121 Emmet Street North, Charlottesville

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

12. Smoothie King

    Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

    973 Emmet Street North, #B

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

13. Subway

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 2 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.

14. Ben & Jerry's

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

    1112 Emmet St N, Charlottesville

    Vegan: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Key Lime Pie, Mochaccino Chip

15. 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.

16. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 4 locations here

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

17. The Melting Pot

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Fondue

    501 East Water Street, Charlottesville

    Vegan: Spinach and Mushroom Salad, Good Earth Vegetarian entrée, Vegan cheese fondue · Ask about the restaurant's vegan menu; the four-course vegan offering varies slightly by location.

18. Chopt

    Vegan optionsFast food · Salads

    1114 Emmet Street North, Charlottesville

    Vegan: Hummus Crunch Wrap, Mexicali Vegan Salad · Build a salad, bowl or wrap with vegan ingredients; check local ingredient availability.

19. Playa Bowls

    Vegan optionsOther

    Chain · 2 locations here

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

20. Cold Stone Creamery

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

    1709 Emmet Street North, Charlottesville

    Vegan: Silk® Chocolate Almondmilk Frozen Dessert

21. Domino's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

22. sweetFrog

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Frozen yogurt

    Ask which dairy-free sorbet and DOLE SOFT SERVE flavors are available at the location; fruit toppings may also be available.

23. Great Harvest Bread Company

    Vegan optionsBakery

    1701 Allied Lane, Charlottesville

24. Kilwins

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

    313 East Main Street, Charlottesville