Vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants in Chesapeake

We list 43 places in Chesapeake where vegans can eat: 43 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: American, Sandwiches, Breakfast, and Italian.

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

   1400 Pinnacle Drive, Chesapeake

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

2. IHOP

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Breakfast, Pancakes

   Chain · 2 locations here

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Hash Browns, Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

3. Olive Garden

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian

   Chain · 2 locations here

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

4. Red Lobster

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Seafood

   41145 Chesapeake Square Boulevard, Chesapeake

   Vegan: Pasta Marinara, House Salad, Chesapeake Fries

5. Ruby Tuesday

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

   Vegan: Impossible Burger, Garden Salad Bar, Pasta Marinara

6. Taco Bell

   Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant

   3448 S Military Highway, Chesapeake

   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. Carrabba's Italian Grill

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian

   1217 Battlefield Boulevard North, Chesapeake

   Vegan: Linguine Positano, Spaghetti with Pomodoro Sauce, Penne Pomodoro

8. Del Taco

   Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant

   1507 Sams Circle, Chesapeake

   Vegan: 8 Layer Veggie Burrito, Bean Burrito, Chips & Guac

9. Dunkin'

   Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Doughnuts

   Chain · 2 locations here

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin

10. Jason's Deli

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

    725 Eden Way, #714, Chesapeake

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

11. Burger King

    Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant

    4116 Portsmouth Boulevard, Chesapeake

    Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns

12. CAVA

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Mediterranean

    801 Eden Way North, Chesapeake

    Vegan: Crispy Falafel, Spicy Greens, Hummus

13. Cracker Barrel

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    Chain · 3 locations here

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

14. Red Robin

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Burgers

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Keep It Simple Veggie Burger, The Veggie Burger, Crispy Fried Pickles

15. Auntie Anne's

    Vegan optionsBakery · Restaurant · Bakery

    Chain · 3 locations here

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

16. Chili's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Tex-Mex

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Chipotle Fresh Mex Bowl, Fajitas, Oldtimer Burger

17. 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.

18. Waffle House

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    Chain · 5 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. MilkShake Factory Grassfield

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Desserts

    648 Grassfield Pkwy, Chesapeake

    Vegan: Non-Dairy Chocolate, Non-Dairy Cookies & Cream, Non-Dairy Peanut Butter

20. Rita's Italian Ice

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Ice cream

    Vegan: Cherry, Mango, Strawberry

21. Golden Corral

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American, Buffet

    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.

22. Mission BBQ

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Barbecue

    1329 Battlefield Blvd N, Chesapeake

    Vegan: Garden Greens, Fresh Cut Fries

23. Plaza Azteca

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Mexican

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Burrito Vegano, Vegan Bowl

24. TGI Fridays

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    110 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake

    Vegan: The Beyond Meat® Cheeseburger, Gluten-Free Vegan Bun Toasted

25. Clean Eatz

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    1036 Volvo Pkwy #3, Chesapeake

    Vegan: Build a Bowl · Ask a store associate to help with dietary restrictions and confirm the ingredients of your chosen bowl components.

26. Denny's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    1401 Tintern Street, Chesapeake

    Vegan: Plant-Based Pancake Slam®