Heading to or have a layover in the Los Angeles International (LAX) Airport and hoping for vegan food options? Our guide contains all of the information you need and we make it super easy.
In our Los Angeles Vegan Airport Guide, sections are broken down by terminal… all 8 of them. We provide every vegan-friendly restaurant/vendor we have found to be available, where you can locate them (typically gate number) and a bit of info on what you might find there.
Many chain location names are clickable and will take you to the complete vegan guide we have created for that restaurant.
Finally, we found quite a few local restaurants inside the airport, but couldn’t determine which, if any, offered good vegan options. If you know of any that we’re missing or if you see any updates need to made, please reach out so we can improve for the next vegan airport traveler.
Vegan Options at Los Angeles Airport
Many chain location names are clickable and will take you to the complete vegan guide for that restaurant. Be aware that airport location menus can vary though.
Terminal 1
Chick-Fil-A
(Gate 12A)
Waffle Fries, Kale Crunch Salad and a fruit cup are your quick vegan options at Chick-fil-A.
Einstein Bros Bagels
(Gate 12A)
LOTS of options for bagels and a couple of spreads to go with them.
Panda Express
(Gate 12A)
Chow Mein* and Vegetable Springs Rolls* are all great accidentally vegan options at Panda Express. Pair these with steamed white or brown rice and add a side their yummy Super Greens*. The restaurant guide we created, linked, contains more details on Panda Express’ cross-contamination.
California Pizza Kitchen
(Gate 13)
CPK might have a few great vegan options. You will need to cross-reference the guide we created for them (linked) with the airport menu but you may find Lettuce Wraps, a Mediterranean Hummus Sandwich, Pea & Barley Soup and/or Pasta.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (Gate 14)
All of your coffee offerings with non-dairy milk! Ask this location which ones they offer, along with if they have any vegan-friendly food options. Not sure if it’s still available but they have had a vegan banana nut loaf.
Terminal 2
Starbucks
(Gate 21A)
With the many options of non-dairy milk (oat, almond, soy, coconut) available at all Starbucks, there is almost an infinite number of vegan drinks you can order.
On the food side, you have a couple of options including Bagels (plain or everything–ask if they have guacamole or a peanut butter packet to top it with) or Oatmeal. Airport locations may be limited so you can also check the ingredients on their snacks.
Jersey Mike’s
(Gate 22)
You have a couple of veggie sub options (with modifications) and chips or fries.
BUILT (Gate 22)
BUILT has a veggie burger (Impossible Burger) that we have been made aware is vegan, with your choice of toppings. Ask to verify, if need be.
Terminal 3
Starbucks
(Gate 31B)
With the many options of non-dairy milk (oat, almond, soy, coconut) available at all Starbucks, there is almost an infinite number of vegan drinks you can order.
On the food side, you have a couple of options including Bagels (plain or everything–ask if they have guacamole or a peanut butter packet to top it with) or Oatmeal. Airport locations may be limited so you can also check the ingredients on their snacks.
CAVA
(Gate 31B)
CAVA is a great spot for vegans! You can order a bowl, salad or pita. They have dips & spreads, falafel, roasted veggies and plenty of toppings. Cross-reference our guide linked with what the airport menu offers since it may be limited compared to a restaurant menu.
Jamba
(Gate 33)
Jamba offers so many vegan smoothie options. Check out our guide attached for inspo, if needed.
Terminal 4
Starbucks
With the many options of non-dairy milk (oat, almond, soy, coconut) available at all Starbucks, there is almost an infinite number of vegan drinks you can order.
On the food side, you have a couple of options including Bagels (plain or everything–ask if they have guacamole or a peanut butter packet to top it with) or Oatmeal. Airport locations may be limited so you can also check the ingredients on their snacks.
Terminal 6
Starbucks
(Gate 61)
With the many options of non-dairy milk (oat, almond, soy, coconut) available at all Starbucks, there is almost an infinite number of vegan drinks you can order.
On the food side, you have a couple of options including Bagels (plain or everything–ask if they have guacamole or a peanut butter packet to top it with) or Oatmeal. Airport locations may be limited so you can also check the ingredients on their snacks.
California Pizza Kitchen
(Gate 64A)
CPK might have a few great vegan options. You will need to cross-reference the guide we created for them (linked) with the airport menu but you may find Lettuce Wraps, a Mediterranean Hummus Sandwich, Pea & Barley Soup and/or Pasta.
Peet’s Coffee
(Gate 64B)
Peet’s offers coffee, lattes and cold brew with non-dairy milk options.
Terminal 7
Dunkin’
(Baggage Claim)
While there are no vegan donuts, Dunkin’ still offers a few solid vegan options, including Everything and Cinnamon Raisin bagels, hash browns and avocado toast. They also provide almond and oat milk at no extra charge.
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (Gate 72B)
All of your coffee offerings with non-dairy milk! Ask this location which ones they offer, along with if they have any vegan-friendly food options. Not sure if it’s still available but they have had a vegan banana nut loaf.
Wolfgang Puck Express (Gate 73)
We recommend asking what vegan options they have but we have been told a Veggie Wrap can customized and they offer a vegan-friendly kale and quinoa salad.
Terminal B
P.F. Chang’s (Level 5)
P.F. Chang’s offers a few vegan-friendly options like their Lettuce Wraps. Yum! We suggest cross-referencing the airports menu with the vegan guide we created for them then ask your server questions, if need be.
Panda Express
(near Great Hall)
Chow Mein* and Vegetable Springs Rolls* are all great accidentally vegan options at Panda Express. Pair these with steamed white or brown rice and add a side their yummy Super Greens*. The restaurant guide we created, linked, contains more details on Panda Express’ cross-contamination.
Vino Volo (near Great Hall)
A VeggL user let us know Vino Volo could be an option. We suggest asking what is vegan as-is or can be made vegan. We were told you can order Avocado Toast, an Avocado & Beet salad (minus the feta) and Truffle popcorn without the butter… but these menu items might vary.
Umami Burger (near Great Hall)
NOT confirmed vegan. Umami offers an Impossible Burger–verify it is vegan prior to ordering.
Starbucks (Gate 148)
With the many options of non-dairy milk (oat, almond, soy, coconut) available at all Starbucks, there is almost an infinite number of vegan drinks you can order.
On the food side, you have a couple of options including Bagels (plain or everything–ask if they have guacamole or a peanut butter packet to top it with) or Oatmeal. Airport locations may be limited so you can also check the ingredients on their snacks.
More Links and Info
- For more info on LAX, make sure to head over to their Official Website
. If you’d like to see all of their dining locations, you can go straight to their Dining and Shopping Page
.
- VeggL contains hundreds of vegan guides, including for other airports like the San Diego Airport
and Charlotte Airport
.
- Disclaimer: We do everything possible at VeggL to make sure all our Vegan Guides are as up to date as possible, but sometimes menus and menu items can change. VeggL is not responsible for incorrect or outdated information. Always check with your location and server to confirm items are vegan when ordering. If you notice something that needs to be corrected – please let us know
!
