We recommend getting involved at your community garden and supporting our local farmers’ markets for affordable, fresh, and ethical produce. Thanks to the Texas Hunger Initiative, SNAP recipients can now use money on their Lone Star Cards for double what their dollars are worth for Texas-grown produce at the Lubbock Downtown Farmers Market, Texas Country Farmers Market, and the West End Center Farmers Market from May to October. More information available on the Double Up Food Bucks program website.
You can also find specialty vegan products at the local Asian markets and grocery stores like Sprouts, Market Street, Natural Grocers, and Drug Emporium.
But don’t be afraid of eating out! There are a lot of options from which to choose.
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Restaurants ordered by cuisine:
Breakfast, American, Asian, Cafe/Smoothie, Dessert, Italian, Mediterranean, Latin American
**see disclaimer below
BREAKFAST
Dunkin’ (Four locations: 7901 University Ave, 11435 Quaker Ave, 4328 50th St, and 7723 Milwaukee Ave)
- Beyond Sausage® patties are here!
- Bagels – Cinnamon Raisin, Plain, Everything, Sesame, Multigrain
- English Muffin
- Hash Browns
- Oatmeal (available at participating locations)
- Multigrain Round
- Almond milk for your coffee!
- Flavor shots: French Vanilla, Hazelnut, Toasted Almond, Blueberry, Raspberry, Coconut… even Mocha Swirl
- [Confirmed/Updated November 2019]
Flippers Tavern (1406 Avenue Q):
- Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm only
- Veggie Breakfast Burrito filled with black beans, green chili stew, tots, sauteed spinach, pico, vegan cheese, and your choice of Field Roast® Frankfurter or Mexican Chipotle Sausage
- [Confirmed/Updated November 2019]
**Also see Béni and Wiskful Thinking in the Bakery section below. They often have breakfast foods (donuts, stuffed rolls, etc.) at the local farmer’s markets and artisan markets.
AMERICAN
Heffs’s Burgers (5727 82nd Street):
- Vegan Beyond Burger™
- [Confirmed/Updated January 2020]
Heffs’s Burgers across from Texas Tech (2401 Glenna Goodacre):
********PERMANENTLY CLOSED January 2020*********
BurgerFi (4210 82nd Street):
- Vegan Beyond Burger™
- Vegetarian VegeFi quinoa burger contains dairy and eggs.
- Multigrain bun is vegan; Potato bun contains dairy and eggs.
- Order your burger Green-Style (wrapped in lettuce) for a gluten-free option.
- Onion rings contain dairy.
- [Confirmed/Updated November 2019]
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema (120 W Loop 289):
- Unlike most movie theaters that use butter-flavored oil, this one is the real deal. So hold the butter on your popcorn.
- Vegan Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower with celery and vegan ranch dipping sauce!
- Substitute a Beyond Burger™ patty for the meat on almost any sandwich.
- Beyond Burger™ can also be served on a salad of mixed greens, carrots, cucumbers, and tomatoes.
- For your sweet/sour tooth, they have Sour Patch Kids.
- Every so often, the Alamo also offers “special event” menus with vegan options, too, so be sure to ask!
- [Confirmed/Updated November 2019]
BJ’s Brewhouse (4805 S Loop 289):
- Portobello Burger topped with caramelized onion.
- Replace the swiss cheese & aioli sauce with some avocado.
- Hearty Lentil Soup! Note: the bread bowl contains milk.
- [Confirmed/Updated March 2018]
Caprock Cafe (34th and Indiana):
- Veggie Tortilla Wrap: lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole, red onions, green chilies, mushrooms, and 2 oz. salsa on the side.
- This is not served with spicy ranch like the other wraps, but you may want to emphasize leaving it off.
- Sides include salad, fries or tortilla chips.
- [Confirmed/Updated November 2019]
Flippers Tavern (1406 Avenue Q):
- Field Roast® Frankfurter or Mexican Chipotle Sausage
- Customize with shredded cabbage, mango chutney, lettuce, avocado, or pickles.
- Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm only: vegan Veggie Breakfast Burrito filled with black beans, green chili stew, tots, sauteed spinach, pico, vegan cheese, and your choice of Field Roast® Frankfurter or Mexican Chipotle Sausage
- Sunday Munchies 4pm-10pm only: vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Bites with vegan ranch and scallions.
- [Confirmed/Updated November 2019]
Twisted Root (116 W Loop 289):
- Vegabond burger made in-house with chickpeas, black beans, brown rice, and quinoa – topped with pickled red onions, avocado and sriracha sauce – on a wheat bun or order as a salad.
- Don’t forget the fries and free pickle buffet.
- [Confirmed/Updated November 2019]
Denny’s Diner (607 Avenue Q and 4718 Slide Road):
- For breakfast, order the Fit Fare Veggie Skillet without egg whites.
- For lunch, order the veggie patty on a brioche or whole-wheat bun.
- Other options include hash browns, grits, oatmeal, potatoes, toast (potato, multi-grain wheat, or seven-grain bread), english muffin (regular), and sauteed zucchini and squash.
- [Confirmed/Updated March 2018]
Red Robin (4805 South Loop 289):
- For starters, enjoy guacamole or chips and salsa
- Impossible™ Burger or ancient-grain-and-quinoa veggie patty
- Top with tomato bruschetta salsa, avocado, and romaine.
- Order without garlic aioli and cheese to make it vegan.
- Wrap in lettuce, spinach tortillas, ciabatta bun, or multigrain bun.
- Bottomless steamed broccoli, steak fries, and sweet potato fries
- [Confirmed/Updated November 2019]
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers (7732 Milwaukee Ave and 6208 19th St):
- The veggie patty and bun are vegan… just be sure to specify NO cheese and NO Freddy’s sauce, as they will assume you want it.
- Comes with lettuce, tomato, and onion – you have to ask them to add pickles.
- The french fries are also vegan.
- Note: Cross-contamination occurs with the patty (common grill with meat) and fries (common oil with gluten- & whey-containing menu items), but the above are vegan themselves.
- [Confirmed/Updated November 2019]
ASIAN
East Moon (5028 50th St):
- This place is one of our favorites! They have an entire vegetarian section on their menu.
- We recommend Buddha’s Feast or the Sesame Tofu.
- [Confirmed/Updated March 2018]
Pei Wei (Kingsgate Center):
- Order any of these with white rice, brown rice, on a salad, or with lettuce cups:
- Honey Seared with Vegetables & Tofu
- Sweet & Sour with Vegetables & Tofu
- Thai Dynamite with Vegetable & Tofu
- You can also request that your meal be cooked in a different dish that has not been used for meat.
- Everything marked with a leaf is vegetarian – but not necessarily vegan – so you should double check.
- Sides include salted edamame.
- Note: Teriyaki sauce contains honey, but Honey Seared sauce does not.
- [Confirmed/Updated November 2019]
Indian Palace (3021 34th St):
- The owners are happy to let you know what is veg-friendly!
- Check out their lunch buffet, which features some great vegan options, too.
- [Confirmed/Updated March 2018]
Royal Indian Cuisine (3806 50th St):
Another vegan-friendly spot with a delicious lunch buffet.
- [Confirmed/Updated March 2018]
Tikka Shack (6620 Milwaukee Ave):
- They updated their menu to indicate vegan items!
- Southern Curry (with coconut milk, curry leaves, red chilis, cilantro, and mustard seeds)
- Original Curry (onions, tomatoes, ginger, and garlic with spices and cilantro)
- Goan Vindaloo (curried potatoes, bell peppers, onions, cumin and chilis.
- Veggie Jalfrezi bowl (bell peppers, onions, potatoes, carrots, green beans, cauliflower)
- Chole Masala bowl (chickpeas, red potatoes, curry sauce with spices)
- Samosas (stuffed pastries with potatoes, peas, and spices)
- Rice, mango salad, tarka vegetables, and tamarind/mint chutney sauce are vegan!
- [Confirmed/Updated November 2019]
BAKERY/CAFE/SMOOTHIE
Jason’s Deli (4001 S Loop 289):
- Try the vegetable soup, black bean taco salad (no cheese or sour cream), or spinach veggie wrap (no cheese).
- [Confirmed/Updated March 2018]
Panera Bread (3004 W Loop 289):
- Counter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more.
- Try the black bean soup or soba noodle salad with peanut sauce (hold the chicken).
- [Confirmed/Updated March 2018]
Tropical Smoothie Cafe (2520 82nd St):
- Delicious smoothies, wraps, sandwiches, flatbreads & salads… even vegan Beyond Meat® chicken-less strips!
- [Confirmed/Updated March 2018]
Vitality Bowls (2400 Glenna Goodacre Blvd):
- Specializes in making delicious açaí bowls, which are a thick blend of the açaí berry topped with organic granola and a selection of superfoods.
- [Confirmed/Updated March 2018]
McAlister’s Deli (2415 19th St and Kingsgate Center):
- Veggie chili you can eat solo or on top of a veggie baked potato (hold the butter and sour cream).
- They also have a veggie sandwich you can order without the cheese.
- [Confirmed/Updated March 2018]
The Watering Well Eatery (6303 82nd St):
********PERMANENTLY CLOSED*********
DESSERT
Baskin-Robbins (Four locations: 7901 University Ave, 11435 Quaker Ave, 4328 50th St, and 7723 Milwaukee Ave):
- 3 almond-milk vegan flavors and 2 fruit ices, but call ahead to see what they have today.
- Non-Dairy Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough – with cookie dough pieces, chocolate chunks, and a chocolate ribbon.
- Non-Dairy Chocolate Extreme – made with chocolate chunks and a chocolate ribbon.
- Non-Dairy & Vegan Coffee Caramel Chunk – espresso flavor with chocolate chunks and a caramel ribbon.
- Daiquiri Ice – lime ice with a splash of rum flavoring (gluten-free).
- Watermelon Splash Ice – watermelon ice with candy “seeds” (gluten-free).
- Any can be made into a shake – just request substitution with almond milk.
- Coolatta® Frozen Beverages in Strawberry and Blue Raspberry (vanilla bean contains dairy).
- [Confirmed/Updated November 2019]
Menchie’s (8201 Quaker Ave):
- Usually offers one or two vegan flavors like a fruit sorbet… sometimes even a coconut-milk yogurt or almond-milk yogurt. We recommend calling ahead to see what they have today.
- [Confirmed/Updated November 2019]
Whiskful Thinking (cottage food bakery):
- A whole-foods, vegan bakery offering a variety of organic, non-GMO baked goods such as donuts, cupcakes, brownies and more… some gluten-free.
- Order online or call (806) 544-5522.
- Catch them at the monthly Prairie Blossom Indoor/Outdoor Market.
- [Confirmed/Updated November 2019]
Béni (cottage food bakery):
- On various weekends, find them at the Wolfforth Farmer’s Market, Kelle B’s Chicago Station Market, or Lubbock Downtown Farmer’s Market… sometimes even at First Friday Art Trail downtown.
- This baker offers vegan cookies, cupcakes, cinnamon buns, brownies, donuts… just depends on the day. Order are accepted online, by phone, or text.
- [Confirmed/Updated November 2019]
ITALIAN
Woody’s Brick Oven Pizza and Grill (3135 34th St):
- Chicago-style pizza and calzones with vegan cheese!
- Vegan breadsticks and cheesesticks.
- Garden burgers on lettuce buns or on a salad
- Vegan cheesecake with vegan ice cream!
- Note: gluten-free crust is not vegan.
- [Confirmed/Updated November 2019]
Pie Five (2912 W Loop 289):
- Customize with as many veggies as you want.
- Daiya vegan cheese available.
- Order crispy thin crust or upgrade to gluten-free crust (others have dairy or egg).
- Choose from 4 vegan sauces: tuscan marinara, spicy sriracha marinara, bbq, or olive oil
- You can also build your own salad with a large variety of toppings.
- [Confirmed/Updated November 2019]
Urban Bricks (7610 Milwaukee Ave):
- A variety toppings, sauces (red sauce and spicy red sauce), and drizzles (bbq, buffalo, chipotle, olive oil, italian, honey mustard, raspberry vinaigrette)
- Vegan cheese available here, too.
- Choose either white or wheat crust.
- Note: Gluten-free crust contains milk.
- [Confirmed/Updated November 2019]
One Guy from Italy (1101 University Ave):
- Crust and sauce are vegan.
- Choose from a variety of veggies.
- **Now offering vegan cheese!**
- [Confirmed/Updated February 2020]
Papa John’s Pizza (multiple locations in Lubbock):
- Order with NO cheese.
- Original Hand-Tossed crust is vegan.
- Note: Thin crust contains dairy, and Gluten-free crust contains egg and dairy.
- Tomato pizza sauce and BBQ pizza sauce are vegan.
- Choose from a variety of veggies.
- Plain breadsticks are vegan. Note: Garlic parmesan breadsticks are not.
- Famous Garlic Dipping Sauce is vegan! As are the following dipping sauces: Pizza, BBQ, Buffalo.
- [Confirmed/Updated February 2020]
Pizza Hut (multiple locations in Lubbock):
- Quick Tip: order “Veggie Lover’s with No Cheese”
- Order with NO cheese.
- Order with NO crust flavor. All except “Buttery Blend” contain dairy, but it’s safer to leave it off to avoid dairy in similar flavors.
- Hand-Tossed, Original Pan, and Thin ‘N Crispy crusts are vegan.
- Marinara pizza sauce and BBQ pizza sauce are vegan.
- BBQ Drizzle and Buffalo Drizzle are vegan.
- Choose from a variety of veggies.
- Vegan dipping sauces: BBQ and Buffalo. Buffalo Ranch is not vegan.
- Cinnamon sticks are vegan! But skip the icing cup; it contains dairy.
- Note: Gluten-free crust contains egg & dairy. Breadsticks contain dairy.
- [Confirmed/Updated February 2020]
Domino’s (multiple locations in Lubbock):
- Order with NO cheese.
- Thin crust is vegan. Specify wedge-cut if you don’t want squares.
- Pizza sauce is vegan; Hearty Marinara pizza sauce is not.
- Note: Pan crust and Hand-tossed crust contain dairy; Gluten-free crust contains honey but no dairy or eggs.
- Choose from a variety of veggies.
- Vegan dipping sauces: BBQ, Garlic, and Marinara (packaged sauce only).
- [Confirmed/Updated February 2020]
MEDITERRANEAN
Manara Cafe (2623 34th St):
- This is a must try in Lubbock! Order the veggie platter and falafel wrap. Don’t worry about the creamy sauce – it’s vegan.
- [Confirmed/Updated March 2018]
Pita Pit (5707 4th St):
- This place is a vegan’s dream!
- Falafel, black bean patties, or hash browns
- Vegan Beyond Meat now available!
- Hummus, creamy avocado, and two dozen topping options.
- Sauce menu clearly shows all the vegan sauce options.
- Go all-in and get the Super Vegan pita or salad with Riddler Sauce or Secret Sauce
- [Confirmed/Updated February 2020]
LATIN AMERICAN
Leal’s Tamale Factory (6205 19th Street):
- These restaurant owners are happy to accommodate vegans.
- Just ask for the vegan enchilada plate, and they’ll take good care of you!
- They can also provide vegan tamales if you call an hour ahead of time.
- [Confirmed/Updated March 2018]
La Sirena Cocina (2610 Salem Ave):
- The owner of this lovely spot calls her menu “secret vegan.”
- All you have to do is let them know.
- We hear the enchiladas are fantastic!
- [Confirmed/Updated March 2018]
Chipotle (2411 Glenna Goodacre Blvd, 8201 Quaker Ave, or 2912 W Loop 289):
- Build-your-own burritos, bowls, and salads.
- Grab a bowl and two large tortillas for the best bang for your buck
- Choose between tofu-based sofritas or veggie/guacamole.
- Don’t forget the chips and salsa/guacamole.
- [Confirmed/Updated November 2019]
Freebirds (4930 S Loop 289):
- Build-your-own custom burritos, bowls, and salads.
- This place makes some massive burritos!
- Don’t forget the chips and salsa/guacamole.
- Most importantly, they have Beyond Burger™ crumbles mixed with potatoes!
- [Confirmed/Updated November 2019]
Qdoba (5017 Milwaukee Ave):
- Build-your-own burritos, bowls, salad, or tacos.
- Plant-based protein Impossible™ is available!
- Corn or flour tortillas, black or pinto beans, brown or cilantro-lime rice, grilled fajita vegetables, salsa, and FREE guacamole.
- Don’t forget the chips and salsa/guacamole.
- The tortilla soup is also vegan.
- [Confirmed/Updated November 2019]
Rosa’s Cafe & Tortilla Factory (5 locations in Lubbock):
- The new black beans are vegan! Order a side or a pint.
- Guacamole salad (chips, lettuce, guacamole, tomatoes).
- The tortillas are made with a plant-based shortening.
- Don’t forget the chips and the salsa bar!
- [Confirmed/Updated July 2019]
Taco Bell (all locations):
- Note: If you use the Taco Bell App, you can see all ingredients and exactly what is being included or removed. Beware that on some menu items, Fresco Style removes guacamole – though the guac is dairy-free.
- Order “Fresco Style” (removes cheese and/or sauce and subs pico de gallo) to remove dairy.
- Order “Meatless” to automatically sub beans.
- Swap for refried beans or black beans on almost any entree.
- Add potatoes or onions to any entree.
- 7-layer burrito with NO cheese and NO sour cream.
- Bean burrito with NO cheese.
- Crunchwrap – sub refried beans – or a Black Bean Crunchwrap. Order Fresco Style; then add rice and potatoes if desired.
- Veggie Power Menu Bowl with NO cheese, NO sour cream, and NO avocado ranch.
- $1 Value Menu: Cheesy Bean and Rice burrito with NO cheese and NO creamy jalapeno sauce.
- $1 Value Menu: Spicy Tostada with NO cheese and NO chipotle sauce (so… not spicy after all).
- $1 Value Menu: Triple Layer Nachos NO cheese.
- Side of black beans – or side of black beans and rice (does not come with cheese, but specify to be sure).
- Chips and guacamole or Chips and pico de gallo.
- The Cinnamon Twists are also vegan.
- [Confirmed/Updated February 2020]
Chuy’s (4805 S. Loop 289):
- We recommend the vegetarian enchilada plate (no cheese).
- Bean burrito with no cheese
- Bean taco with no cheese
- Guacamole taco with no cheese
- Tortillas: Corn, Blue Corn, Flour, and Whole Wheat
- Sauces: Ranchero and Tomatillo
- [Confirmed/Updated March 2018]
**Disclaimer: Information was gathered from official websites or onsite managers/employees of restaurant as of date indicated. No ingredient guarantees can be made by Hub City Veg Community for this information relayed from the restaurant. Ask the restaurant about all ingredient concerns you may have. Always tell a restaurant if you have an allergy so that they can provide you with the most updated ingredient disclosures.**
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