50 Best Vegan Restaurants in Durham

“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!!“

“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.“

“This place is absolutely amazing. Everyone working was so kind, attentive, and helpful. Everything is very clean and the decorations are adorable. The ice cream was amazing. I cannot recommend the Ube enough. I’m sad I live over 4 hours away from here so I can’t come all the time but I’m so happy I decided to stop in so I had the chance to experience it.“

“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.“

“M sushi is the finest in Asian cuisine that Durham has to offer, and it rivals other greats across the country. Chef Michael Lee has brought true excellence to the Triangle with his group of “M Restaurants”. This one in particular is the most special of his spots in terms of atmosphere, service, and food. Parking is very convenient and inexpensive at the Chapel Hill St garage or parking lot right behind the restaurant“

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

“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!“

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

“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 ❤️“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“Loved the friendly atmosphere and dog friendly“

“We have been loyal Elmo's customers for years. Solid diner experience, today with an exceptional, happy server. Tip: Go when they have the turkey dinner with cornbread dressing special, and sit at the bar if there's room. We always end up having interesting conversations with others.“

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

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

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

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

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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 😊“

“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“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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!!“

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

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

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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.“

“The restaurant is very nicely decorated, so cute. It is a little dark- the menu was hard to read without moving the light on the table. The service was exceptional. The cocktails and dessert were really good. The food was good but overpriced for what you get.“

“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!💙“

“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 and service and very convenient parking“

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

“First time and from out of town stumbled on this ice cream shop and must say one of the best hot fudge sundaes I’ve had in long time. Got the vanilla/ cookies n cream flavor. Hot Fudge was real deal ice cream was air tight dense so good. Tasted like premium top grade cream curious to know if ice cream uses eggs in it.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“Staff is super friendly, drinks are very reasonably priced, food is great on its own (and a lot better than what you’d expect from a bar - sorry if that comes across as a backhanded compliment 😅), and there is a wide selection of arcade games that are a ton of fun. It’s become one of my favorite places to go in Durham!“

“Delicious food and wonderful service“