50 Best Vegan Restaurants in Durham

“Fantastic, unique experience.“

“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.“

“It’s a cool little spot very trendy“

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

“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.“

“Delicious food and wonderful service“

“Intimate restaurant with an intimate menu. Excellent presentation and preparation“

“One of the best smash burgers I’ve ever had. Wouldn’t change a thing on the Classic!“

“If you’re visiting Durham, going to the food hall, or just craving good food then this is your go-to place. Everyone was super helpful in giving recommendations, explaining the menu, etc. They had the chewiest and most flavorful naan I’ve had in a long while. Everything from the chickpeas to the South Indian curry was perfectly seasoned and noticeably made with a passion. The story of this spot is wonderful so make sure you read their history as well.“

“Tasty dishes, festive "beer garden" atmosphere. The made-on-site ginger beer is a winner!“

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

“Love this place. Minority women owned. Eco conscious in many ways. Large menu for any time of day. Food came out fast and hot. So so good. Large portions. Very close to Duke Hosptial. Amazing!!“

“Wonderful experience- hosted a party at Mez. The GM Jamie , Dining Director April and their team were very professional and took care of all detail - printed personalized drink menu and allowed decoration setup, worked a prescribed menu with us. Drinks margaritas were great; appetizer quesadia ( veg), mini tacos ( veg and chicken) and enchiladas along with Churros/ chocolate + Tres Leches was excellent. Thank you Mez team“

“Excellent vegan options. Will go back.“

“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!“

“Lime & Lemon Indian Grill is our go-to spot for all our catering needs! We had catering done this past weekend, and the food was absolutely incredible! The naans were super soft, the flavors were spot-on, and the service was top-notch from beginning to end. The food was from the Chapel Hill location. They also accommodated our dietary restrictions, like no onion or garlic, and they nailed it! They arrived on time and were super well-prepared! They also took care of all the details throughout the event and helped with everything towards the end. It was a huge relief to know that we could trust someone from start to finish. I highly recommend Lime and Lemon for all your catering needs. Ravi, thank you for always providing excellent service and amazing food.“

“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 !“

“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.“

“The best ice cream shops in town!! Also the service is amazing 🤩“

“Just WOW! Man oh man I’m a Pizza Lover through and through and this has to be the best pizza I’ve had in a decade! So great! This is the REAL DEAL!“

“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 ❤️“

“I had the glazed blueberry biscuit. It was delicious even though it was in the fridge until the next morning. I love how affordable this place is for how high quality the food was. The staff was very quick with our order and super nice. It was a pleasant welcome to Durham NC! I only wish there was a spot to sit inside.“

“Hands down best mushroom swiss burger and fried pickle chips! Great job guys! Try this place out! You won’t be disappointed!“

“I AM NEW TO THE AREA AND THIS PLACE HAS THE BEST FOOD THE BEST DRINKS AND THE BEST STAFF ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! 10/10“

“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!“

“I was running late this morning and accidentally chose the wrong location for my biscuit. I was super sad about missing breakfast but the staff was super understanding and helped me get my biscuit. Great service and understanding. Thank you again!!“

“Had an amazing dinner experience at the bar. Cocktails were really nice with lots of fresh ginger. I loved the steamed cod and mango twister roll. My husband had omakase and said everything was so fresh! I am definitely going to try the omakase next time. M sushi was our favorite meal in Durham during our weekend visit.“

“Great selections and wonderful flavors.“

“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!“

“It’s rare to find a restaurant that excels in every way, but Parizade truly hit it out of the park! From the warm welcome by my server, Raymond, the exceptional manager, Zhait Ponce and the entire waitstaff, made me feel like family from the moment I walked in. The salmon, potatoes, and unique drink Zhait made me were unforgettable. And the chocolate cake?! To die for! Parizade is now a favorite, and I’ll definitely be bringing more friends and family to experience it. Thank you, Zhait and the Parizade crew, for a perfect dining experience!“

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

“Everything! Such a lovely atmosphere and amazing food!“

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

“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!“

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

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

“It's a good cheap place to get breakfast. The wait is long because it's a long standing breakfast spot, very popular. But when you get down to it, nothing here is really special other than their 20 year long history. But don't bother believing some of the inflated reviews. It's just okay.“

“Great food and service and very convenient parking“

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

“Great every times I’ve been there.“

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

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

“Me and my friends were coming from the skate park we kinda look like ratty people but the server was so polite they went above and beyond and on top of that they even brought a free order of cut ham to me and my friends at the table honestly the hospitality and atmosphere made that night one that I don't see myself forgetting anytime soon they treated us so nicely“

“We had a lovely meal in this restaurant. Beet salad and a delicious prawn cocktail with huge prawns to start. The pork with mushroom vol au vent was excellent as was the lamb loin with squash dauphinoise. The extensive wine list is excellent.“

“Loved the friendly atmosphere and dog friendly“

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

“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“

“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“

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

“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.“