Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Richmond

We list 112 places in Richmond where vegans can eat: 2 100% vegan and 110 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Sandwiches, Pizza, Bakery, and Mexican. 100% vegan spots include Minglewood Bakeshop.

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. Minglewood Bakeshop

   🌱100% veganBakery · Bakery

   3337 West Cary Street

   Vegan: Spinach Artichoke Pastries, Chocolate Chip Cookie, Oatmeal Creampies

2. Tiny Vegan

   🌱100% veganNeeds confirmationRestaurant

   104 South Sheppard Street, Richmond

   Vegan: Biscuits & Gravy, Breakfast burrito, Cashwrap

3. DCG - District Chicken and Gyro

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Mediterranean

   417 West Grace Street, Richmond

   Vegan: Falafel Platter, Falafel Wrap, Falafel Loaded

4. 821 Cafe

   Vegan optionsCafé

   825 West Cary Street, Richmond

5. Cobra Cabana

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Southern

   901 West Marshall Street, Richmond

6. FlavUR

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Mediterranean

7. Fresca on Addison

   Vegan optionsRestaurant

   22 South Addison Street

8. Gold Lion Cafe

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Indian

   1012 Hull Street

9. Greek on Cary

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Greek

   3107 West Cary Street, Richmond

10. JoJo's Pizza

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    1201 East Main Street, Richmond

11. Lamplighter Roasting Company

    Vegan optionsCafé · Pastries, Bagels, Breakfast

    116 S. Addison Street, Richmond

12. Lift Coffee Shop

    Vegan optionsCafé

    218 West Broad Street, Richmond

13. Lolita's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Mexican

    2929 West Cary Street, Richmond

14. Mean Bird

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    2227 West Main Street, Richmond

15. Philly Vegan

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    1126 Hull Street

16. Pi's Coffee

    Vegan optionsCafé · Indian

    123 East Main Street, Richmond

17. Richmond Shawarma & Falafel

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Arab, Falafel

    2 North 6th Street, Richmond

18. Secret Sandwich Society

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    501 East Grace Street, Richmond

19. The Daily Kitchen & Bar

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    2934 West Cary Street, Richmond

20. Urban Farmhouse Market & Cafe

    Vegan optionsCafé

    1217 East Cary Street, Richmond

21. Urban Hang Suite

    Vegan optionsCafé · Breakfast

    304 East Broad Street, Richmond

22. Zorch Pizza

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    2923 West Cary Street, Richmond

23. Jimmy John's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 2 locations here

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

24. Pure Green Franchise

    Vegan optionsOther

    3519 Ellwood Ave, Richmond

    Vegan: Purple Haze, Skinny Coco, Pure Pina Colada

25. Qdoba

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    935 West Broad Street, Richmond

    Vegan: Fajita Veggie/Vegan Bowl, Plant-Based Impossible™, Black Beans · Build a vegan burrito, bowl, taco or salad using the items marked vegan in the dietary guide; skip cheese, queso, sour cream and other non-vegan toppings. Plant-Based Impossible™ is available only at select locations.

26. Taco Bell

    Vegan optionsFast food · Tex-Mex

    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.

27. Dunkin'

    Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Doughnuts

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Avocado Toast, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin

28. Jason's Deli

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

    7115 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond

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

29. Jeni's Ice Creams

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

    3500 West Cary Street

    Vegan: Peppermint Patty, Snow Cone Sorbet, Frosé Sorbet

30. Mellow Mushroom

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    3012 West Cary Street

    Vegan: Vegan Veg-Out Pizza, Vegan Cheese Pizza, Vegan Build Your Own Pizza

31. P.F. Chang's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Asian

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps, Buddha’s Feast, Ma Po Tofu

32. Baskin-Robbins

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

    6940 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond

    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.

33. Burger King

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    Chain · 5 locations here

    Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns

34. CAVA

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Mediterranean

    810 West Grace Street, #3, Richmond

    Vegan: Crispy Falafel, Spicy Greens, Hummus

35. Tea-do

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    1225 West Broad Street, Richmond

    Vegan: Black Bean Patty, White Bread, Bowlwich

36. Auntie Anne's

    Vegan optionsBakery · Restaurant · Bakery

    2410 Sheila Lane, Richmond

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

37. Chili's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Tex-Mex

    355 W Cary St, Richmond

    Vegan: Chipotle Fresh Mex Bowl, Fajitas, Oldtimer Burger

38. Einstein Bros. Bagels

    Vegan optionsFast food · Bagels

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Avocado Toast, Cinnamon Raisin Bagel, Natural Peanut Butter

39. Kung Fu Tea

    Vegan optionsCafé · Bubble tea

    946 West Grace Street, Richmond

    Vegan: Winter Melon Tea, Lychee Punch, Mango Green Tea

40. Panda Express

    Vegan optionsFast food · Chinese

    900 West Grace Street, Richmond

    Vegan: Eggplant Tofu, Chow Mein, Super Greens

41. Panera Bread

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches, Bakery

    Chain · 4 locations here

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

42. Quiznos

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Vegan: Veggie Guacamole, Apple Harvest Salad, Sammie · Build a custom sub, sammie or salad with the guide's listed vegan toppings and sauces; ask for no cheese on Veggie Guacamole and use red wine vinaigrette on Apple Harvest Salad.

43. Subway

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 12 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.

44. Chipotle

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    Chain · 5 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.

45. Insomnia Cookies

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Bakery

    918 West Grace Street, Richmond

    Vegan: Vegan Gluten Free Chocolate Chip, Vegan Birthday Cake, Vegan Chocolate Chunk

46. Marco's Pizza

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Veggie Sub, Garden Salad, Greek Salad

47. Potbelly

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: PB&J, Veggie Sandwich, Apple Walnut Salad

48. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 17 locations here

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

49. Tropical Smoothie Cafe

    Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

    929 West Broad Street, Richmond

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

50. Chopt

    Vegan optionsFast food · Salads

    901 E Cary St, Richmond

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

51. Firehouse Subs

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    2554 Sheila Lane, Richmond

    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.

52. Au Bon Pain

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Mediterranean

53. Cold Stone Creamery

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

    939 West Broad Street, Richmond

    Vegan: Silk® Chocolate Almondmilk Frozen Dessert

54. Domino's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    Chain · 4 locations here

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

55. Torchy's Tacos

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Mexican

    3510 West Cary Street

    Vegan: The FoSho

56. Zenshi Sushi

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sushi

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Vegetable Roll 10pc

57. sweetFrog

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Frozen yogurt

    3137 West Cary Street, Richmond

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

58. Kilwins

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

    3115 West Cary Street, Richmond