Vegan Restaurants in Durham, North Carolina

13 listings 6 vegan 6 cuisines

Banu Vegan

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Vegan International $$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿5/5
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📍 2534 S Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27713

Fully vegan restaurant serving flavorful plant-based dishes with global influences in a welcoming South Durham space.

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Heavenly Buffaloes

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Vegan American $
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿5/5
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📍 742 9th St, Durham, NC 27705

Wildly popular vegan wing and comfort food spot with crispy buffalo cauliflower and loaded plant-based plates.

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Pure Soul / Souly Vegan Cafe

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Vegan Soul Food $
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿5/5
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📍 4125 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707

Durham's cherished all-vegan soul food cafe dishing out comforting plates of mac and cheese, collards, and cornbread.

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Vegan Flava Cafe

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Vegan American $
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿5/5
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📍 2001 Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, NC 27707

Bold and flavorful vegan comfort food cafe known for its hearty portions, rich sauces, and community spirit.

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Goorsha

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Plant-Curious Ethiopian $$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5
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📍 2000 Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, NC 27707

Authentic Ethiopian restaurant with a generous vegan platter featuring spiced lentils, greens, and injera bread.

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Stairway to Veggin

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Vegan American $
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿5/5
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📍 330 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701

Rock-and-roll inspired vegan food truck turned popup serving loaded nachos, BBQ jackfruit, and creative specials.

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Taylor Street Sweets

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Vegan Bakery $$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿5/5
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📍 1200 E Main St, Durham, NC 27701

100% vegan bakery in Durham creating beautiful custom cakes, cupcakes, and pastries that rival any traditional bakery.

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Farmside Kitchen

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Plant-Curious American $$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿3/5
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📍 401 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701

Farm-to-table eatery emphasizing seasonal plant-forward dishes with produce sourced from local Triangle farms.

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Luna Rotisserie

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Plant-Curious Latin American $$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿3/5
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📍 706 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, NC 27701

Latin American rotisserie with excellent vegan options including plantain bowls, yuca fries, and black bean plates.

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Parts & Labor

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Plant-Curious American $$$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿3/5
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📍 107 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701

Creative American kitchen in downtown Durham with thoughtful vegan options and an outstanding craft cocktail program.

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The Parlour

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Plant-Curious Cafe $$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿3/5
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📍 117 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701

Stylish Durham hangout with creative vegan ice cream, plant-based sandwiches, and a vibrant community patio.

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The Refectory Cafe

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Plant-Curious Cafe $
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿3/5
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📍 1002 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701

Durham staple in the heart of Duke's campus area offering house-made vegan soups, salads, and sandwiches.

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Zweli's

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Plant-Curious African $$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿3/5
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📍 4125 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707

Zimbabwean restaurant on Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd with excellent vegan-friendly options including piri-piri flame-grilled…

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Durham has 13 listed vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants across 8 cuisine types. Of these, 6 fully vegan, 7 plant-curious. The most common cuisines are American (5), Cafe (2), International (1), Soul Food (1). Notable venues include Banu Vegan, Heavenly Buffaloes, and Pure Soul / Souly Vegan Cafe. Durham offers a growing plant-based dining scene with options across multiple neighborhoods.

Last updated: April 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many vegan restaurants are in Durham?

Durham has 13 vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants listed on VeganBites. Of these, 6 are fully vegan, 0 are vegetarian, and 7 are plant-curious. The listings cover 8 different cuisine types.

What cuisines are available for vegan dining in Durham?

Vegan restaurants in Durham span 8 cuisine types. The most popular are American (5), Cafe (2), International (1), Soul Food (1), Ethiopian (1), Bakery (1), Latin American (1), African (1). Options range from casual to fine dining across multiple price points.

Is Durham vegan-friendly?

Durham has a moderate vegan dining scene with 13 plant-based options. While not the largest, it offers 8 cuisine types and 6 fully vegan restaurants, making it possible to eat plant-based across the city.

What is the price range for vegan restaurants in Durham?

Vegan dining in Durham covers all budgets. 5 restaurants are budget-friendly ($), 7 are mid-range ($$), and 1 are upscale ($$$+). The most common price tier is mid-range.

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