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.“

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

“Delicious food and wonderful service“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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“

“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!!“

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

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

“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 !“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“Took a girl here for our first date, she's now my girlfriend so id give six stars if I could. The atmosphere and food were amazing, The A5 wagyu BBQ is a must if you haven't already.  Highly recommend this restaurant for any occasion, we will be back soon.“

“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 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!“

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

“I have done alot if deliveries for Uber Eats so I wanted to check the food out for myself. It was DELICIOUS!! The staff was friendly and very helpful. I will definitely be trying different food items. This was the one in downtown Durham and I really enjoyed it!!!“

“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!!“

“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 !!“

“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!“

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

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

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

“This was our first Greek night experience with you all, we have been several other times and especially when company comes to town, everyone loves it. I will say we both were disappointed with service last night, sat for hours bed 10 minutes and finally asked who out wait staff was and the girl told us know one help yourself to buffet??? Really what about drinks and to know to give us the right bill? When we did come back from the buffet a waiter from the bar introduced himself and only seen him that time and when we flagged him down for our tab. Just seemed and appeared chaotic, we had no idea that the hot food was outdoors until we heard people in the line inside with us talking about it. So in future with these types of events would be nice for wait staff to explain where things are and take drink order! Other than that everything was wonderful as usual and definitely look forward to another Greek night next year or sooner!“

“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.“

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

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

“Great every times I’ve been there.“

“Great food and service and very convenient parking“

“Great selections and wonderful flavors.“

“Loved the friendly atmosphere and dog friendly“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

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

“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“

“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.“

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

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

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