50 Best Vegan Restaurants in Durham

“I love the food Go there for the best food ever“

“absolutely amazing. definitely so glad I stumbled upon this place. will be a regular for sure.“

“Some of the best vegan food I’ve ever had and the salsa was EASILY the best I’ve ever tasted, hands down! Friendly and humble folks here. We’ll be back!“

“Have been to the apex restaurant for lunch for my husband bday for first time . The food ambience and hospitality of Praveen the manager was awesome and they surprised us with bday desert and song and made the first visit the most memorable Can’t wait to go again“

“awesome ice cream and delicious 😋 and the owner is very nice and down to earth! love this place!“

“We were in town for a show at the Carolina. We walked in and had a lovely surprise .. a great meal and good atmosphere. Next time we are town we will come back.“

“Amazing Vegan Buffet on occasional Thursdays. I'm not even a vegan but I LOOOOOVE all the selection of savory and sweet items to enjoy and they are all delicious. great service too !“

“Fantastic, unique experience.“

“please lose the QR menus. I agree with the baby boomers this is a terrible way to have menus. I literally want to just give you money for food and yall are making it very difficult. its 100 degrees outside, open your dining room already.“

“Had a great experience here ! Taylor was a great server , will definitely be back and will be asking for her !!“

“M Sushi is the best sushi I’ve had hands down. The twisted mango had the perfect amount of crunch when you bite into it, the mango gave a unique flavor with it as well. The dumplings with lobster were also amazing and had a very good truffle sauce with it too. The waitress we had was very nice and gave recommendations. The atmosphere was also perfect giving a nice ambiance with the black and red bricks.“

“excellent service and delicious food. I do miss the stuffed pizza though“

“Para ser mi primera vez en el de Durham 1000% recomendado“

“Great staff! Great service! Excellent food! Ambiance atmosphere superb. My family of 6 were all very happy! Owner is kind and friendly! Presentation of food well done!“

“We love this place! Come here every time we pick up or bring back our NCSSM student. Today, she graduated and we made sure to visit one more time before we head home to NE NC for the summer (don’t worry, we’ll be back - go Tar Heels)!!! Look what the sweet owners did for her?! Thank you ❤️“

“Had dinner this evening with my daughter that is attending Duke. The meal was delicious and the service was amazing. We sat at the bar, the other side of the restaurant was loud. There was no wait at the bar and we were able to enjoy each other with conversation.“

“Best breakfast in the world, period. I lived in Durham for 4 years and this was my go-to breakfast spot for the entirety of it. Every time I visit, I make sure to hit it up. Absolutely amazing service and atmosphere and food is always cooked to perfection. Omelettes are incomparably fluffy and fries are always deliciously crispy. My fav is California omelette with home fries and sunflower toast!“

“I had a fantastic experience at Sushioki in Durham, NC! We tried the spicy tuna burrito and the HoeDeopBap burrito, and both were absolutely delicious. The fish was incredibly fresh, and the flavors were spot on. The service was excellent — the staff was friendly and attentive, making the whole experience even better. I highly recommend Sushioki for anyone craving a fresh, tasty sushi burrito in Durham!“

“One of the better philly cheesesteak sandwiches I've ever had and when he said how much i was pleasantly surprised. the guys working there were awesome“

“Love the choices of burgers! You can get turkey, bean , lamb, brisket and beef!!!“

“╭━━━⚠️ 𝘐𝘔𝘗𝘖𝘙𝘛𝘈𝘕𝘛 𝘕𝘖𝘛𝘐𝘊𝘌 ⚠️━━━╮ 💥 𝙄𝙈𝙈𝙀𝘿𝙄𝘼𝙏𝙀 𝘼𝘾𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 𝙍𝙀𝙌𝙐𝙄𝙍𝙀𝘿 💥“

“Absolutely delicious! Wish you had a location in Greensboro,NC !!“

“The food is great. Very well managed. I’ll definitely go back!“

“Yummy pastries! 🥐 🥮 Definitely recommend this place! 🥰“

“The Barbacoa Crunch wrap was one of the most amazing things I've ever eaten. Fantastic! I wasn't a fan of the fire roasted salsa, but my husband liked it. The queso was delicious with the chips. Grab a Mexican Coke and you won't be disappointed.“

“Hands down this is the best bakery in Durham! All the items are well crafted and tasty. I'm often happily surprised by a new flavor combination, twist, or exceptional version of a baked good!“

“Our first time dining here and definitely won’t be our last. Everything was exceptional best fries, delicious beet salad. Great gluten free options. Staff super friendly and efficient. Atmosphere was jazzy cool. Our waiter Ryan was great and made the best Arnold Palmers. 10 stars“

“Loved the friendly atmosphere and dog friendly“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Consistently Amazing at RISE!

RISE has become one of our go-to spots—and for good reason. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dessert, the food is always fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. The biscuits are unmatched, the sandwiches hit every time, and the desserts are the perfect sweet finish. The staff is friendly, the service is quick, and the vibe is always welcoming.

It’s a place we keep coming back to—and it never disappoints.“

“Great food, great staff that are always welcoming. Tried their Al Pastor burrito today and it was amazing.“

“Looking for lunch one day and thought I would try Cafe Meridian. One time is all it took. My new favorite lunch spot. Everything I have tried is tasty. Tried the Fiesta chicken. Would eat that daily! Yum.“

“Great service and great food. We had a long, difficult week, and the kindness and wonderful food really lifted our spirits!“

“Amazing experiences at both M Sushi and M Tempura! Love coming to these restaurants every time we’re in town 😊“

“We had strawberry lemonade vegan popsicle. It was the best 👌🏾 highly recommended!!!“

“Great food, drinks, service and atmosphere. Very small and intimate. Loved the ambiance“

“My husband and I ate here for Valentine's Day and had a most wonderful time. Our server, Allison, was delightful and attentive and we enjoyed talking with the owner. The food was exquisite, especially the desserts. YUM! Can't wait to visit again.“

“Very excellent service and experience! The food was delicious and the recommendations were spot on! I enjoyed the Lamb Rogan and the power vegan meal! The naan was the icing on the cake. If you’re in the area please visit and enjoy a good plate of food!“

“The food was great and the service was excellent! I highly recommend it!“

“I eat here every single time I’m in the area! The patacone sandwiches are phenomenal! And if you’ve never had Ecuadorian Horchata … you must try it! Forget everything you know about other horchatas - this one is a floral, citrusy tisane dream (best served hot imo). Service is always fast and friendly. Lots of seating. I only wish this was closer to home haha“

“Dined there for the first time on Tuesday, March 17 with a 6:30 reservation.

A few observations.

The ambiance is terrific. Finally a restaurant that understands that background music in BACKGROUND music. Perfect volume for allowing table conversations. The tables are nicely spread out so you’re not competing with other table conversations. Granted it was on a Tuesday night but by the time we left the place was quite busy. Have your phone light ready to read the menu as it can be a little dark inside.

The decor is subtle but still very interesting. Not easy to hide huge support columns but they’ve done it nicely! Love the open kitchen. Table was a great size and the cushions in our booth were very comfortable and very clean.

The service was terrific. Chris, our server, was at once very attentive and engaging. I love the model that the server welcomes, answers questions and takes our orders. It’s others who bring out cocktails, appetizers and the meal thus freeing up the servers to attend to their tables.

The food was very good. My wife had the salmon which she thought was delicious. I had the braised ribs. The meat itself was tender and delicious. I have to say that I was looking forward to a little more kick in the horseradish and mustard sauce. I can understand that it’s a delicate balance of too much kick and too little. But I was disappointed. I guess I could have asked for a side of horseradish to kick it up a bit. The cheesecake for desert was tasty as well.

One personal disappointment. When making our reservation, like many reservation apps, the user is asked if there’s a special occasion for the evening. I noted that it was my wife’s birthday. Her birthday is on St. Patrick’s Day.

I wasn’t after a free desert topped with a candle. But I thought it would have been nice to simply acknowledge her with a, “happy birthday.” You see, if you ask for the information and you’re given then information, and you do nothing with the information it leaves one disappointed.

Anyway, given everything else, we’ll be back a some point.“

“Great selections and wonderful flavors.“

“Had a great Dinner at Cucciolo Osteria on Duke Parents weekend! Had the Bolognese was delicious! Highly recommend! Even met a Celeb!💙“

“Definitely the best Mexican restaurant I’ve ever been to, the food is ready in 5 minutes after you order, very affordable.“

“Great food and service and very convenient parking“

“My son and I go to this spot often and the service is always quick and excellent. We always get breakfast biscuits and beignets which are awesome. They also brew a nice cup of coffee which is a major plus. Few places make decent drip coffee.“

“good food fast service. 1st visit - I'll be back“

“Ice cream! Anything made with Lavender is my favorite!“

“Have driven by so many times and finally experienced the outdoor dining last night on a beautiful evening. The food was delicious (even thought they had run out of the rice and beans we were excited to try - just a great reason to go back!) Loved the drinks we tried, and we even splurged with some ice cream at the end. Service was fast and friendly. Now we just wish we had gone sooner!!“

“The absolute best place for authentic Latin food. We eat there weekly and the food and service has always been consistent. I highly recommend the tamales and pastor tacos.“