Banu Vegan ★ 4.4
Durham's dedicated vegan counter: the Skrimp Po Boy with konjac shrimp, Philly Fake Steak and Cajun fries earned a following well beyond the vegan community.
Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, halal and kosher options across Durham. including where to go and what to order.
Vegan in Durham
Pure Soul ★ 4.3
Plant-based soul food in South Durham: NC BBQ without meat, soul rolls, collard greens and konjac shrimp. Most complete vegan soul kitchen in the Triangle.
Parts & Labor ★ 3.9
Parts & Labor at Motorco runs one of the most genuinely vegan-friendly menus at any non-vegan Durham restaurant: plant-based bowls and vegan tacos, open late.
Vegetarian in Durham
Goorsha Ethiopian Restaurant ★ 4.2
Goorsha's vegetarian sampler is one of Durham's most satisfying plant-forward meals. Shiro, kek alecha and sambusa anchor a large Ethiopian vegetarian menu.
Cheeni ★ 4.7
Preeti Waas's James Beard-nominated Indian kitchen has a dedicated vegetarian menu. Baby brinjals, samosas and Vegetable Kurma stand out on the plant side.
Rose's Noodles, Dumplings & Sweets ★ 4.3
Rose's builds vegetarian noodle and dumpling dishes from NC produce. Vegetable dumpling filling available; XO noodles have a vegan option on the compact menu.
Gluten Free in Durham
Saltbox Seafood Joint ★ 4.9
Ricky Moore's James Beard-winning seafood counter offers griddled fish for gluten-free diners. Griddled mullet and flounder are reliable safe plate options.
Goorsha Ethiopian Restaurant ★ 4.2
Ethiopian injera is made from teff, a naturally gluten-free grain. Goorsha is one of Durham's most accessible restaurant options for gluten-free diners.
Halal in Durham
Mediterranean Grill & Grocery ★ 3.8
A fully halal-certified Mediterranean restaurant and grocery on Revere Rd serving falafel, chicken shawarma and gyros alongside halal grocery items.
NYC Halal Eats ★ 3.7
Halal cart-style street food on W Main Street: chicken and gyro over rice, falafel and certified wraps. One of few halal-certified options in downtown Durham.
Kosher
Dietary in Durham, FAQ
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TableJourney's Durham dietary chapter covers vegan, vegetarian, gluten_free, halal venues, each editor-picked with what to order and how to ask.