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.“

“I've had three or four dining experiences at Mateo across a few years, and all of them have been superb. I often come here before an event at DPAC as it's a convenient option and you can park in the Corcorcan street deck / surface lot equidistant between the restaurant and DPAC. The food is very tasty and inventive, the wait staff is very high quality, friendly and knowledgeable and the ambiance is lively and warm, without being uppity or overly loud. Also the food comes out quickly if you mention you have a show to get to (but you're not rushed in other instances). Highly recommend the pan de tomate, beet dish, any of the salads and the patatas bravas. Had the olive oil cake this time and it was delicious without being overly sweet or heavy. Always a great place for out-of-town guests or a date night.“

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

“Delicious food and wonderful service“

“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.“

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

“After attending the funeral of a dear friend and line brother, I decided to stop here for a quick bite. I was greeted by someone in a “B.A.E”sweatshirt who showed me so much compassion while I was still dealing with my emotions. I never got their name, but I wanted to leave this review as my thank you. Your kindness meant a lot and I appreciate you for it.“

“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!!“

“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.“

“We've eaten here a few times so far the food has been tasty and hot! They did switch their menu up and no longer carry the mysore Masala dosa, and instead I tried the Korma, which was not too my liking because I had my heart set on Mysore. Otherwise still great food. Menu changes happen and you do not have to love all the things on the menu. :)“

“10/10 recommend , Everything about this place was perfect. The food, the music the vibe. We ordered just about everything on the menu and everything was sooooo good we came back next day for brunch. ❤️“

“We had an exceptional experience with Lime and Lemon. The buffet service was fantastic, with attentive staff that made our visit enjoyable. We were so impressed that we also chose them to cater an event for 30 people, and they exceeded our expectations. The food was delicious and we received many compliments on the food. Highly recommend them for both dining in and catering services!“

“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 !“

“Best ice cream in the area! Tons of options! We love this place and the customer service is outstanding!“

“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 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.“

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

“Great food! Friendly staff!“

“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.“

“Fast service, Great food.“

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

“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 vibe .yummy drinks n food“

“nice, alot of choice n delicious“

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

“One of my favorite restaurants. Ryan has always gone above and beyond with good service and the food is delicious. Very clean and good atmosphere!“

“The pizza has the best flavor of any I’ve had for a long, long while! Will definitely be ordering when I’m in town.“

“We rented the private room for our small wedding of 30 guests. All of my guests raved about the food, and even though I was so nervous on my wedding day, I couldn't help but eat so much of the food. The staff was also very friendly. It was the perfect room to have a small, intimate wedding reception. I highly recommend!“

“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.“

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

“Odes should be written about Loaf’s devotion to butter.

As a Montreal, Canada expat, Loaf has been my French bakery oasis for the past 11 years. Everything they make is perfection and—no exaggeration intended, only serious facts here—my croissant-shaped heart and 2nd belly roll (a tribute to Loaf’s pain aux raisins) would wither without them!“

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

“Ordered the delicious chicken club and it did not disappoint!! It was so delicious, along with the rise seasoned tots!! Went to pick it up but the power had flickered so they hadn't recieved the order. All I had to do was let them know what was ordered/show the order and they made it right then and there! The workers were extremely friendly and fun! I absolutely loved this place and can't wait to go back!!“

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

“Great every times I’ve been there.“

“We received the best service from Mariah this Sat. It was a party of 25 guests, she serviced use with 100% customer service. the food was great and we were leaving a funeral which was a bad day for all, we left feeling a littler lighter, due to the our server. She is a GEM.“

“Nice desserts and pleasant porch seating“

“Great selections and wonderful flavors.“

“I love this ice cream shop. It is quaint, has all of the standard options, plus a wide variety of specialty flavors. I am always a fan of peach. They also offer dairy free flavors, milkshakes and more. I keep going back for more.

Dietary restrictions: Several vegan options. I love this place for friends who have a dairy allergy or are lactose intolerant.

Parking: It can be difficult to find a close spot depending upon the day and time you go. Additionally, whether or not parking is free depends upon the time. Later in the evening is free while weekdays require payment.“

“I am a sucker for a specialty grocer type place. They seem to be more cafe oriented than a market per se, but all the food is great, the staff are friendly, and it has a great overall vibe. I’ve only lived in Durham for like two weeks and I’ve already been here like five times.“

“Excelente comida, excelente bar en un ambiente íntimo y con mucho cuidado en los detalles.“

“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“

“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!“

“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!!“

“Juicekeys always fills my soul and leaves me feeling good. I love the blueberry bliss bowl. It’s actually filling too! And so fresh. They make all items to order so it takes about 5 minutes and you can taste the difference and the love! The bowls are my favorite - I love the crunch and how full and cared for I feel. I generally take my items to go but the space is so nice and peaceful. Every time I’m there, I wish I planed to stay longer.

Vegetarian options: So many veg and vegan choices.

Dietary restrictions: Can modify for your needs.“

“King’s you know how to do it RIGHT.
Tasty delicious fresh food that hits the spot every time. Crispy tater tots seasoned to perfection, cheesy Texas toast crispy bacon & egg breakfast sandwich like no other! Quality & quantity—no skimping all love ❤️ may you have all the continued success you deserve“