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.“

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

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

“Delicious food and wonderful service“

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

“This food was beyond my expectations. I got the tikka masala plate with basmati rice, paneer, and the chickpeas which were out of this world delicious. To cool off the heat I had the mango lassi which was the perfect compliment to the food. Whenever I am back in Durham I will definitely stop here go eat again. Everyone was very nice and quick to make my dinner. Greatly appreciated.“

“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.“

“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“

“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!“

“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!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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 !“

“We made a reservation in August to secure a table for parents weekend at Duke. 2 of the 4 of us had never been and they were blown away with how delicious everything we ordered was. The eel bun, dumplings, spider rolls and our personal favorite tuna rice cakes were perfect!!! Love love love M sushi“

“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!“

“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!“

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

“Loved the friendly atmosphere and dog friendly“

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

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

“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!!!“

“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 ❤️“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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.“

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

“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.“

“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!!“

“This is my second visit to M Pocha and, while I did not think it possible, this visit exceeded the first. The cocktails were great (ask about the daily mystery cocktail), and the food delicious. The garlic fries side dish is not to be missed.“

“Great food, great atmosphere, great owners! Cubano was terrific!“

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

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

“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!“

“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.“

“We had an exceptional experience and my friend and I had all the time we wanted to enjoy this awesome experience. The food was top tier, the service was totally awesome, and it was a great price for the total package value. I am so grateful that this place always has been and still is the best restaurant in Durham. Thank you!“

“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!💙“

“Great food and service and very convenient parking“

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

“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.“