Last Update in August 2023! When you think of the South, heavy cream and butter dishes might come to mind. But the Peach State is a fertile place with a broad culinary scene ranging from classic comfort food to fresh plant-based cuisine. That’s why we’ve created this ever-growing guide to restaurants, bakeries, cafes, ice cream shops, and stores in Georgia that are friendly to dairy-free diners. It’s a collection based on research and reader recommendations (send yours!) that’s divided into restaurants & shops by city (first) and major chains found throughout the state (second). And we’ve started a section for specialty dairy-free foods produced in this state.
We Update Continuously! You can ignore the original date on this post going forward. We update the information below whenever we’re alerted to a new recommendation, change, or closure.
Photos from Fox & Fig Cafe in Savannah, Georgia
Dairy-Free Georgia: Recommended Restaurants & Shops
Many Georgia specialties are heavy in dairy. But this fertile state is also ripe with fresh fruit, vegetables, peanuts (often served boiled!), and pecans that many chefs prepare in fresh ways. So look for restaurants that boast local and plant-based cuisine for a dairy-free taste of the South. In the cooler months, your taste buds can take shelter in more comforting Georgia dishes, like Brunswick Stew and good old-fashioned barbecue.
We’ve listed recommendations alphabetically by city and then by the restaurant or shop name. For large chains with locations throughout the state of Georgia, see the Major Restaurant & Grocery Chains section below. We have dedicated posts with dairy-free details for many of the big guys.
⭐️ = Restaurant is either dairy-free, has a dairy-free menu, has dairy-free labels on their menu(s), or lists top allergens with menu items. (At the time of our last review.)
Albany
- Bruster’s Real Ice Cream – This old-fashioned ice creamery chain churns several dairy-free oat milk ice cream flavors, like vegan vanilla, cookies and cream, white raspberry truffle, and more. They also offer sorbets.
Alpharetta
- 2B Whole Gluten-Free Bakery – Their entire selection of European-inspired sweet and savory products is gluten-free, soy-free, and peanut-free. Most items are also dairy-free, and they offer many vegan, paleo, and keto options. In fact, they even bake vegan cinnamon rolls and stuffed vegan cheese biscuits.
- Bolay – This is a build your own bowl Florida chain that is mostly dairy free, and has an outpost in Georgia. At last check, all of their proteins, greens, grains, toppings (aside from parmesan), and sauces (even the herb pesto and creamy garlic sauces) were made without dairy. They even had a dairy-free dessert option. They have a full allergen chart available.
- Cava – This build-your-own bowl, Mediterranean-style chain offers an allergen chart that’s quite promising for dairy-free guests. All of their proteins, bowl bases, and toppings (aside from cheese) are dairy-free, and they have many dressings and sauces to choose from.
- Clean Juice – They make their own cold-pressed cashew milks and offer dairy-free acai bowls, smoothie bowls, smoothies, toasts, and some other eats. Please note that their flatbread wraps (the bread itself) contain dairy, but all other menu items can be ordered dairy-free by omitting the cheese or substituting vegan protein for the whey protein (in the proteins smoothies).
- Flavor Juicery – They blend all types of almond milk smoothies and smoothie bowls, including acai. They also have some healthy eats. The majority of their menu is or can be made dairy free.
- Four Fat Cows – This is an ice cream shop and bakery that offers some ice cream and baked dessert options for dairy-free and vegan guests. They also take custom orders.
- Great Harvest Bread Co. – They offer many dairy-free loaves, and some vegan varieties, but make sure to double check the ingredients.
- Gusto! ⭐️ – We love the easy to navigate guide from this Georgia chain. They make rice bowls, salads, and flatbread wraps in a build-your-own style. At last check, all of their bases and proteins were dairy free, along with half of their sauces.
- Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream – See our Jeni’s Dairy-Free Guide for full details.
- JINYA Ramen Bar – Believe it or not, many ramen bases contain milk. But JINYA offers a couple vegan ramen options and most of their ramen dishes, soups, and expansive small plates are dairy-free. They have a great comprehensive allergen chart.
- Lazy Dog – This chain restaurant has a full allergen chart for their modern bar and grill style menu. It also includes a vegan column. They have dairy-free options throughout their menu, including appetizers, salads, Asian-style bowls, seafood, ribs, and plenty of sides. At last check, they also had a dairy-free pie for dessert.
- Peace Love and Pizza – This Georgia chain has a separate, substantial vegan menu, complete with pizzas, calzones, flatbread sandwiches, salads, and “munchies.” You can also custom order dairy-free pizzas, salads, and calzones with other toppings.
- True Food Kitchen – See our True Food Kitchen Post for full details.
- Where’s the Scoop? This rolled ice cream shop offers a dairy-free and vegan base with endless combinations. Some ideas they mention include Cookie Butter Pecan, Mint Oreo, and Pina Colada.
Athens
- Alumni Cookie Dough – Thank you to Blakely for recommending this sweet shop, “The owner is careful to separate containers and is allergy conscious!” They offer vegan and “gluten friendly” chocolate chip and oatmeal cookie dough flavors.
- Bruster’s Real Ice Cream – This old-fashioned ice creamery chain churns several dairy-free oat milk ice cream flavors, like vegan vanilla, cookies and cream, white raspberry truffle, and more. They also offer sorbets.
- Cava – This build-your-own bowl, Mediterranean-style chain offers an allergen chart that’s quite promising for dairy-free guests. All of their proteins, bowl bases, and toppings (aside from cheese) are dairy-free, and they have many dressings and sauces to choose from.
- Clean Eatz – This healthy fast casual chain offers a straight-forward allergen guide and many options for building your own bowl, salad, or wrap.
- Donderos’ Kitchen – Located in a historic district, this family-oriented bakery and cafe has many dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan options. Their menus include coffee, tea, grab-and-go salads and sandwiches, soups, frozen meals & desserts, and a rotating variety of baked goods. They label gluten-free and vegan options, and have additional dairy-free choices – you just have to ask!
- Farm Burger – They offer a plant-filled vegan burger right on the menu, but also have many dairy-free options with the build-your-own burger menu and grass-fed meats. Sides include fries, vegan collards, and more, and they offer a popular superfood salad.
- Flying Biscuit Cafe – All locations offer their vegan menu of items, which include burgers, tofu scramble items, and sides. But corporate also told us “We have steak, burgers, chicken sandwiches (remove cheese), salads (remove cheese), chicken & waffles, shrimp & grits that are dairy free.”
- Gusto! ⭐️ – We love the easy to navigate guide from this Georgia chain. They make rice bowls, salads, and flatbread wraps in a build-your-own style. At last check, all of their bases and proteins were dairy free, along with half of their sauces.
- I Heart Mac & Cheese – This is a build-your-own mac and cheese bowl or grilled cheese sandwich chain. They offer vegan cheese, various meats and vegan meats, and several other toppings. They have several pasta, base, and bread choices. Gluten-free options are available.
- Insomnia Cookies – This sweet chain offers a few flavors of vegan cookies year round, like Birthday Cake and Double Chocolate Chunk. But they also bake up seasonal vegan flavors throughout the year.
- JINYA Ramen Bar – Believe it or not, many ramen bases contain milk. But JINYA offers a couple vegan ramen options and most of their ramen dishes, soups, and expansive small plates are dairy-free. They have a great comprehensive allergen chart.
- Mannaweenta Restaurant – Thank you to Greg for recommending this Ethiopian restaurant. He says they have the best vegan food in town. Their menu includes many vegan and gluten-free options, and some additional dairy-free meat/fish dishes.
- Pelican’s SnoBalls – This sweet chain makes New Orleans style shaved ice. And according to the company, their flavor syrups are all made without top allergens. Just skip the cream snowcap or ask if they have dairy-free coconut cream available.
Atlanta
- Baker Dude – Orran, the Baker Dude, doesn’t forget about his special diet customers. He offers some daily baked goods for paleo, keto, dairy-free, vegan, and gluten-free customers, takes special orders, and clearly labels gluten-free and vegan options on his impressive cafe menu. It includes breakfasts, sandwiches, pizzas (with vegan mozzarella), and more.
- Bartaco – Their allergen menu is so detailed, that it states exactly what in the item contains the allergen. And their dairy-free options are abundant. Most of their tacos, rice bowls, other entrees, and sides are, or can be ordered, dairy-free. But the dessert and kids menus are heavy in dairy.
- Big Softie – They offer vegan oat milk soft serve and a fruity sorbet flavor too. They also have some surprising vegan toppings, like praline and “honeycomb,” and they have some vegan ice cream cookie sandwiches.
- Bruster’s Real Ice Cream – This old-fashioned ice creamery chain churns several dairy-free oat milk ice cream flavors, like vegan vanilla, cookies and cream, white raspberry truffle, and more. They also offer sorbets.
- Cafe Sunflower ⭐️ – This plant-based restaurant has been serving vegan fare for more than 25 years. They have two Atlanta locations where they offer lunch, dinner, and dessert, but they only have Sunday brunch at their Buckhead restaurant. Their dishes are eclectic, and have comfort food appeal, with burgers, lasagna, enchiladas, and more. The menus are also labeled for gluten-free, nut-free, and soy-free options, but most of the items do contain soy.
- Cava – This build-your-own bowl, Mediterranean-style chain offers an allergen chart that’s quite promising for dairy-free guests. All of their proteins, bowl bases, and toppings (aside from cheese) are dairy-free, and they have many dressings and sauces to choose from.
- Cinnaholic ⭐️ – See our Cinnaholic Post for full details.
- Chi Chi Vegan Taco Shop ⭐️ – Enjoy a selection of creative vegan tacos along with quesadillas, chimichangas, nachos, and specials like elote. They also serve mangonadas and “cheesecake.”
- Clean Juice – They make their own cold-pressed cashew milks and offer dairy-free acai bowls, smoothie bowls, smoothies, toasts, and some other eats. Please note that their flatbread wraps (the bread itself) contain dairy, but all other menu items can be ordered dairy-free by omitting the cheese or substituting vegan protein for the whey protein (in the proteins smoothies).
- Dulce Vegan Bakery & Cafe ⭐️ – What began as a bakery has expanded into a cafe, offering soups, sandwiches, and salads. Everything is made fresh daily from fair trade, organic, and mostly local ingredients. Their menu now includes vegan sandwiches, wedding cakes, and everything in between. They do offer gluten-free, nut-free, and soy-free options, and can handle custom orders.
- Farm Burger – They offer a plant-filled vegan burger right on the menu, but also have many dairy-free options with the build-your-own burger menu and grass-fed meats. Sides include fries, vegan collards, and more, and they offer a popular superfood salad.
- Five Daughter’s Bakery – They offer a line of paleo donuts, which are free of dairy, gluten, grains, and refined sugars. And they have a separate line of vegan yeast-raised donuts made without dairy and eggs.
- Flower Child – This healthy restaurant chain serves salads, bowls, and plates with choose your own protein and side options. Their modern “hippie” menu is loaded with organic produce, whole grains (gluten-free, too), and house dressings. Their menu is littered with vegan and paleo options, and most items either are, or can be made dairy-free on request. They have a couple locations in Atlanta.
- Flying Biscuit Cafe – All locations offer their vegan menu of items, which include burgers, tofu scramble items, and sides. But corporate also told us “We have steak, burgers, chicken sandwiches (remove cheese), salads (remove cheese), chicken & waffles, shrimp & grits that are dairy free.”
- Frutta Bowls – This smoothie and smoothie bowl chain offers dairy-free acai, pitaya, greens, and oatmeal bases. Their granola, fruits, and many of their toppings are dairy-free, and they offer dairy-free options for their toasts and protein bites.
- Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh – This is a build-your-own pita, rice bowl, wrap, salad, gyro, or plate restaurant at the airport. The gyro bread and tzatziki contain dairy, but all other types can be made dairy-free. At last check, all of their proteins, other sauces, toppings (aside from cheese), and baklava were made without milk. They offer allergen information that is very helpful.
- Georgetown Cupcake – Their is a lot of dairy at this cupcakery, but they offer Vegan Apple Cinnamon or Carrot Cupcakes with dairy-free cream cheese frosting, depending on the day of the week.
- Gusto! ⭐️ – We love the easy to navigate guide from this Georgia chain. They make rice bowls, salads, and flatbread wraps in a build-your-own style. At last check, all of their bases and proteins were dairy free, along with half of their sauces.
- Hebrew Bakes ⭐️ – This is a vegan bakery that makes cupcakes, pies, cookies, cinnamon rolls, and stunning custom order cakes.
- Honeysuckle Gelato – They typically have a creamy vegan gelato flavor available and a couple sorbetto flavors, which are reportedly quite creamy too! It’s located in the Ponce City Market.
- Insomnia Cookies – This sweet chain offers a few flavors of vegan cookies year round, like Birthday Cake and Double Chocolate Chunk. But they also bake up seasonal vegan flavors throughout the year.
- Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream – See our Jeni’s Dairy-Free Guide for full details.
- JINYA Ramen Bar – Believe it or not, many ramen bases contain milk. But JINYA offers a couple vegan ramen options and most of their ramen dishes, soups, and expansive small plates are dairy-free. They have a great comprehensive allergen chart.
- Joella’s ⭐️ – They offer allergen lists to help customers order. The dairy-free options include all of their chicken (grilled, fried, and vegan) in all heat levels, fries, and several other sides (many of which are vegan friendly). Their grilled tenders are also gluten-free.
- LaRayia’s Bodega ⭐️ – This charitable little shop serves plant-based food to customers and the masses. Their food has Caribbean and Puerto Rican influences
- Leeann Chin – This quick serve Asian restaurant is based in Minnesota, but they have a few outposts in other states. This location is at the airport. At last check, all of their entrees and other menu items were dairy-free, except most desserts and the cream cheese appetizer. Thank you to Anna for the recommendation!
- La Madeleine – On the menu, this chain offers a couple dairy-free salad options, avocado toast, breakfast sides, and fudge brownies! They have fresh baked dairy-free baguettes and loaves, so many of their sandwiches can also be custom ordered without dairy.
- Little Farmhouse Catering – Their extensive BBQ catering menu includes many vegan options, and more dishes that are or can be made dairy free.
- Little Tart – This bake shop offers a few vegan goodies daily. At last check, they had an option for cookies, scones, and muffins.
- Margaritaville – Jimmy Buffett’s signature restaurant chain borrows some allergy-friendly spirit from his younger sister’s restaurant chain, Lulu’s. Their Gulf Coast cuisine includes lots of seafood, some Caribbean flavors, and many American favorites. They don’t have an allergen guide, but their staff is well trained for food allergic guests, and they are able to easily accommodate dairy-free requests.
- Mediterranea Restaurant and Bakery – As you might have guessed, they serve Mediterranean cuisine. But this eatery also serves ample vegan dishes for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, and can make many more items dairy-free on request. They don’t offer vegan cheese, but they do have specialty dairy-free, cashew-based sauces for various dishes.
- PhatYuca ⭐️ – Formerly known as KarmaFarm, this local spot runs a dedicated gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free kitchen. They focus on arepas, bowls, and a big array of sides, with options for vegan and keto guests.
- Plant Based Pizzeria ⭐️ – That’s right, every pizza, calzone, and flatbread at this Georgia restaurant is vegan. They offer dairy-free mozzarella and a house cashew cheese.
- Playa Bowls – See our full Playa Bowls Post for more details.
- Pokeworks – All of their signature poke bowls, and pretty much all of their menu is dairy-free. This includes the Dole Whip for dessert! They offer raw, cooked, and vegan proteins.
- Revolution Doughnuts & Coffee ⭐️ – All of the doughs, glazes, and fillings are handmade at this local doughnut bakery. They even use organic flour and seasonal fruits and vegetables to create many of their flavors. They bake traditional donuts, but also offer several vegan options daily, and label gluten-free and dairy-free flavors.
- R. Thomas Deluxe Grill – This seriously funky restaurant has a broad menu with surprise vegan options throughout, like a raw cashew cheeze plate, stuffed portobella mushrooms, and even cake. Beyond the vegan options, they have some naturally dairy-free menu items, and others that can be easily adapted.
- Saladworks – Pretty much their entire menu contains dairy, but they offer an interactive allergen menu. It tells you how to custom order most items without dairy or other special diet needs. You can choose between salads, warm grain bowls, wraps, and a few other items. They offer a good handful of dairy-free dressings, and do have gluten-free and vegan options.
- Seasons 52 – See our Seasons 52 Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.
- Sevananda Natural Foods Market – This is a vegetarian coop / natural food store (and supplements) that has a high ratio of dairy-free and vegan foods. They have a full grocery range and a deli.
- Snooze A.M. Eatery – They serve some plant-powered, dairy-free menu items, like vegan pancakes, tofu scramble, porridge, and buddha bowls. Some additional dishes can be custom ordered dairy free.
- Slutty Vegan ⭐️ – The names at this local fast casual restaurant are a little naughty, but they say the food is quite nice. The menu includes an array of plant-based burgers piled high with toppings and served on vegan Hawaiian buns. They also serve crispy fried “shrimp,” “chicken,” “bratwurst,” and some other comfort dishes. They have two locations in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Sweet Charlie’s – This rolled ice cream chain offers a dairy-free and vegan base that you can customize with various flavor and add-ins. You can also enjoy the flavors as a dairy-free “milkshake.”
- Sweet Stack Creamery – They offer a little selection of vegan ice cream flavors made with a cashew base. At last check, they didn’t have any dairy-free donuts or cookies for sandwiching, but perhaps they will add some!
- Sweetwater Brewing Company – This local brewery makes an almond milk stout (seasonally), and they have a few unique dairy-free and vegan eats on their food menu.
- The Salty Donut – They typically have a unique vegan brioche donut flavor or two, like dark chocolate passion fruit or brown sugar blondie. This bakery chain also has a full coffee bar with milk alternatives and several vegan syrups.
- The Yard Milkshake Bar – This growing chain serves ridiculously indulgent milkshakes, and they have vegan options on their menu. We spotted this crazy chocolate concoction made with oat milk ice cream, chocolate soymilk, dairy-free whip, and vegan cookies. You can also build your own shake. They usually have a couple creamy dairy-free ice cream flavors available.
- True Food Kitchen – See our True Food Kitchen Post for full details.
- Uncle Maddio’s – This build-your-own pizza or salad chain offers Daiya dairy-free cheese alternative and has two crust options to choose from (including gluten-free). They also offer a plethora of toppings and a good handful of dairy-free sauce and dressing options.
- Upbeet – Though they don’t specifically label dairy-free on their menu, there is so much to choose from. They have a huge array of dairy-free smoothies, smoothie bowls, and superfood lattes, and their grain and salad bowls can be customized with meat or vegan in so many ways. They do label vegan and gluten-free items, and have some unique options, like yogurt bowls with coconut yogurt and toast on sprouted wheat or gluten-free, dairy-free bread.
- Vegan vs Fries ⭐️ – This is a spin-off from Man vs Fries that offers a Mexican-inspired, vegan menu of fries, burritos, quesadillas, and more. They work on order and pick-up or delivery only.
- VTasteCakes Vegan Bakeshop ⭐️ – Thanks to Aneesha for sending this recommendation! “It’s a 100% vegan bakeshop that serves cakes, cupcakes, cookies, pies, muffins and more!” They also bake custom order cakes, including wedding cakes.
- Yeah! Burger ⭐️ – After taking a hiatus, this popular local burger spot is reopening as completely vegan. They’ve long been appreciated as an allergy-friendly kitchen, but are taking it to the next level. Everything will be dairy-free, egg-free, and meat-free, with many soy-free and gluten-free options on the menu.
Augusta
- Bruster’s Real Ice Cream – This old-fashioned ice creamery chain churns several dairy-free oat milk ice cream flavors, like vegan vanilla, cookies and cream, white raspberry truffle, and more. They also offer sorbets.
- Buzzed Bull Creamery – This create-your-own ice cream chain uses nitrogen to instantly freeze your chosen flavor. You can order it unbuzzed or buzzed (with alcohol), for those over 21. They have a dairy-free sorbet base and a dairy-free almond milk base. They also have guides to the dairy-free and vegan mix-ins on request, and can blend a custom milkshake just for you.
- California Dreaming – Thank you to Sarah for sharing this response she received from this restaurant. “We have several dairy free options – you could get our veggie burger with no cheese, oven roasted salmon, peel and eat shrimp, marinated chicken, barbeque chicken, baby back ribs, chicken strips, chicken wings, and then any salad you can get with whatever toppings you want, so you could get the salad without cheese- you would just want to get the oil and vinegar dressing because that is our only dairy free dressing.”
- Clean Eatz – This healthy fast casual chain offers a straight-forward allergen guide and many options for building your own bowl, salad, or wrap.
- Dolce Darlin – You won’t spot many, if any, dairy-free cupcakes on their daily menu. But they do accommodate special orders for dairy-free and vegan cakes and cupcakes.
- Humanitree House – This is a plant-based juice shop that blends healthy dairy-free smoothies and bowls, and also offers some healthy vegan eats.
- I Heart Mac & Cheese – This is a build-your-own mac and cheese bowl or grilled cheese sandwich chain. They offer vegan cheese, various meats and vegan meats, and several other toppings. They have several pasta, base, and bread choices. Gluten-free options are available.
- Pelican’s SnoBalls – This sweet chain makes New Orleans style shaved ice. And according to the company, their flavor syrups are all made without top allergens. Just skip the cream snowcap or ask if they have dairy-free coconut cream available.
- Sweet Charlie’s – This rolled ice cream chain offers a dairy-free and vegan base that you can customize with various flavor and add-in options or even enjoy as a “milkshake.”
- The SolFood Kitchen – Their healthy lunch and dinner menus are filled with salads, bowls, and platters. This includes many vegan and dairy-free options. They also have gluten-free options.
- Whipped Creamery – They offer dairy-free Dole whip soft serve, Italian ice, and smoothies.
Austell
- Bruster’s Real Ice Cream – This old-fashioned ice creamery chain churns several dairy-free oat milk ice cream flavors, like vegan vanilla, cookies and cream, white raspberry truffle, and more. They also offer sorbets.
Avondale Estates
- Flour + Time Bakery ⭐️ – Thank you to Eli for recommending this all-vegan bakery. They have a cute little order / pick-up window with outdoor seating. You can also order their goodies online. They bake all types of pies, cookies, biscuits, croissants, and more!
Brookhaven
- Urban Wok ⭐️ – At last check, their entire menu of build-your-own bowls was dairy-free. They even use coconut milk in the Tikka Masala to keep it dairy-free and vegan. They have a variety of sauce flavors and various bases, including three types of noodles, brown and white rice, and grain-free zoodles.
Brunswick
- Sweet Charlie’s – This rolled ice cream chain offers a dairy-free and vegan base that you can customize with various flavor and add-in options or even enjoy as a “milkshake.”
Buford
- Cava – This build-your-own bowl, Mediterranean-style chain offers an allergen chart that’s quite promising for dairy-free guests. All of their proteins, bowl bases, and toppings (aside from cheese) are dairy-free, and they have many dressings and sauces to choose from.
- Creamistry – Their instant liquid nitrogen ice cream and shakes can be ordered with one of their many dairy-free bases: vegan cashew, vegan coconut, or sorbet (several fruit flavors). They have an array of flavors and toppings.
- Flying Biscuit Cafe – All locations offer their vegan menu of items, which include burgers, tofu scramble items, and sides. But corporate also told us “We have steak, burgers, chicken sandwiches (remove cheese), salads (remove cheese), chicken & waffles, shrimp & grits that are dairy free.”
- Gusto! ⭐️ – We love the easy to navigate guide from this Georgia chain. They make rice bowls, salads, and flatbread wraps in a build-your-own style. At last check, all of their bases and proteins were dairy free, along with half of their sauces.
- JINYA Ramen Bar – Believe it or not, many ramen bases contain milk. But JINYA offers a couple vegan ramen options and most of their ramen dishes, soups, and expansive small plates are dairy-free. They have a great comprehensive allergen chart.
- La Madeleine – On the menu, this chain offers a couple dairy-free salad options, avocado toast, breakfast sides, and fudge brownies! They have fresh baked dairy-free baguettes and loaves, so many of their sandwiches can also be custom ordered without dairy.
- Seasons 52 – See our Seasons 52 Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.
Canton
- Bruster’s Real Ice Cream – This old-fashioned ice creamery chain churns several coconut milk ice cream flavors, like dairy-free graham central station and vegan vanilla, mint chocolate chip, Oreo, and more.
- Uncle Maddio’s – This build-your-own pizza or salad chain offers Daiya dairy-free cheese alternative and has two crust options to choose from (including gluten-free). They also offer a plethora of toppings and a good handful of dairy-free sauce and dressing options.
Carrollton
- Pelican’s SnoBalls – This sweet chain makes New Orleans style shaved ice. And according to the company, their flavor syrups are all made without top allergens. Just skip the cream snowcap or ask if they have dairy-free coconut cream available.
Cartersville
- Bruster’s Real Ice Cream – This old-fashioned ice creamery chain churns several dairy-free oat milk ice cream flavors, like vegan vanilla, cookies and cream, white raspberry truffle, and more. They also offer sorbets.
Chamblee
- Cava – This build-your-own bowl, Mediterranean-style chain offers an allergen chart that’s quite promising for dairy-free guests. All of their proteins, bowl bases, and toppings (aside from cheese) are dairy-free, and they have many dressings and sauces to choose from.
- Gusto! ⭐️ – We love the easy to navigate guide from this Georgia chain. They make rice bowls, salads, and flatbread wraps in a build-your-own style. At last check, all of their bases and proteins were dairy free, along with half of their sauces.
- Mamak Vegan Kitchen ⭐️ – Their menu includes a wide array of Asian dishes, with a big selection of starters, noodles, and stir fry-style entrees.
- Playa Bowls – See our full Playa Bowls Post for more details.
Columbus
- Bruster’s Real Ice Cream – This old-fashioned ice creamery chain churns several dairy-free oat milk ice cream flavors, like vegan vanilla, cookies and cream, white raspberry truffle, and more. They also offer sorbets.
- Clean Eatz – This healthy fast casual chain offers a straight-forward allergen guide and many options for building your own bowl, salad, or wrap.
- Fit Five Meals ⭐️ – They specialize in premade meals for order and pickup or delivery. They also have several grab ‘n go locations with meals you can buy on the spot. Their rotating menu always includes a section for dairy-free meals, which has several options. Many are also gluten-free.
- Flying Biscuit Cafe – All locations offer their vegan menu of items, which include burgers, tofu scramble items, and sides. But corporate also told us “We have steak, burgers, chicken sandwiches (remove cheese), salads (remove cheese), chicken & waffles, shrimp & grits that are dairy free.”
- I Love Juice Bar ⭐️ – They blend dairy-free smoothies, acai bowls, and smoothie bowls, offer a range of juices and healthy shots, have overnight oats, and also serve vegan-friendly soups.
Conyers
- Bruster’s Real Ice Cream – This old-fashioned ice creamery chain churns several dairy-free oat milk ice cream flavors, like vegan vanilla, cookies and cream, white raspberry truffle, and more. They also offer sorbets.
Cumming
- Bruster’s Real Ice Cream – This old-fashioned ice creamery chain churns several dairy-free oat milk ice cream flavors, like vegan vanilla, cookies and cream, white raspberry truffle, and more. They also offer sorbets.
- Cava – This build-your-own bowl, Mediterranean-style chain offers an allergen chart that’s quite promising for dairy-free guests. All of their proteins, bowl bases, and toppings (aside from cheese) are dairy-free, and they have many dressings and sauces to choose from.
Dalton
- Bruster’s Real Ice Cream – This old-fashioned ice creamery chain churns several dairy-free oat milk ice cream flavors, like vegan vanilla, cookies and cream, white raspberry truffle, and more. They also offer sorbets.
- Pelican’s SnoBalls – This sweet chain makes New Orleans style shaved ice. And according to the company, their flavor syrups are all made without top allergens. Just skip the cream snowcap or ask if they have dairy-free coconut cream available.
Decatur
- 2B Whole Gluten-Free Bakery – Their entire selection of European-inspired sweet and savory products is gluten-free, soy-free, and peanut-free. Most items are also dairy-free, and they offer many vegan, paleo, and keto options. In fact, they even bake vegan cinnamon rolls and stuffed vegan cheese biscuits.
- Cava – This build-your-own bowl, Mediterranean-style chain offers an allergen chart that’s quite promising for dairy-free guests. All of their proteins, bowl bases, and toppings (aside from cheese) are dairy-free, and they have many dressings and sauces to choose from.
- Farm Burger – They offer a plant-filled vegan burger right on the menu, but also have many dairy-free options with the build-your-own burger menu and grass-fed meats. Sides include fries, vegan collards, and more, and they offer a popular superfood salad.
- Go Vegan Grill ⭐️ – This casual cafe specializes in Southern favorites without milk, eggs, or meat. Their purely plant-based menus include cafeteria-style options and cook to order items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Expect to find a big range of comfort food, from vegan “chicken” and waffles to burgers to “oxtail and gravy.”
- Gusto! ⭐️ – We love the easy to navigate guide from this Georgia chain. They make rice bowls, salads, and flatbread wraps in a build-your-own style. At last check, all of their bases and proteins were dairy free, along with half of their sauces.
- Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream – See our Jeni’s Dairy-Free Guide for full details.
- Revolution Doughnuts & Coffee ⭐️ – This is their flagship location, which opened in 2012. As mentioned, they hand-make all of their doughs, glazes, and fillings from natural and often organic ingredients. About half of their daily doughnut flavors are labeled as vegan, and they usually have at least one gluten-free and dairy-free variety.
- Southern Sweets Bakery – They serve full breakfast and lunch menus, in addition to their expansive bakery menu. This is a “traditional” restaurant and bakery, but they offer vegan pancakes, several vegan lunch entrees, and a full range of vegan cakes, pies, and tarts. They have additional lunch items that are dairy-free or can be made dairy-free on request.
Douglasville
- Bruster’s Real Ice Cream – This old-fashioned ice creamery chain churns several dairy-free oat milk ice cream flavors, like vegan vanilla, cookies and cream, white raspberry truffle, and more. They also offer sorbets.
- Pelican’s SnoBalls – This sweet chain makes New Orleans style shaved ice. And according to the company, their flavor syrups are all made without top allergens. Just skip the cream snowcap or ask if they have dairy-free coconut cream available.
Duluth
- Bruster’s Real Ice Cream – This old-fashioned ice creamery chain churns several dairy-free oat milk ice cream flavors, like vegan vanilla, cookies and cream, white raspberry truffle, and more. They also offer sorbets.
- Dreamland BBQ – They’re transparent with ingredients and allergens, and have many dairy-free options. Ribs, wings, sausages, and other entrees are within reach, and according to their last update, sides like coleslaw, baked beans, and potato salad are all made without dairy.
- JINYA Ramen Bar – Believe it or not, many ramen bases contain milk. But JINYA offers a couple vegan ramen options and most of their ramen dishes, soups, and expansive small plates are dairy-free. They have a great comprehensive allergen chart.
- La Madeleine – On the menu, this chain offers a couple dairy-free salad options, avocado toast, breakfast sides, and fudge brownies! They have fresh baked dairy-free baguettes and loaves, so many of their sandwiches can also be custom ordered without dairy.
- Nacho Daddy – This is not your average Mexican restaurant. It’s a lively, funky, bar and grill with an entire page on their menu dedicated to vegan items. The options include their house-made vegan queso dip, enchiladas, nachos, chimichangas, and more. They’re also happy to make most menu other items dairy-free on request with their vegan cheeses and vegan sour cream.
- Slutty Vegan ⭐️ – The names at this local fast casual restaurant are a little naughty, but they say the food is quite nice. The menu includes an array of plant-based burgers piled high with toppings and served on vegan Hawaiian buns. They also serve crispy fried “shrimp,” “chicken,” “bratwurst,” and some other comfort dishes. They also have two location in Atlanta.
Dunwoody
- Bruster’s Real Ice Cream – This old-fashioned ice creamery chain churns several dairy-free oat milk ice cream flavors, like vegan vanilla, cookies and cream, white raspberry truffle, and more. They also offer sorbets.
- Cinnaholic ⭐️ – See our Cinnaholic Post for full details.
- Farm Burger – They offer a plant-filled vegan burger right on the menu, but also have many dairy-free options with the build-your-own burger menu and grass-fed meats. Sides include fries, vegan collards, and more, and they offer a popular superfood salad.
Evans
- Sinless Sweets – This low-carb bakery does use dairy in some of their desserts. But they do offer dairy-free, gluten-free donuts and other treats.
- Slim Chickens – They make dairy-free custom orders easy, and are trained to be friendly to allergen requests. Their grilled chicken tenders are made without dairy, and can be subbed on meals, wraps, or salads. They also have a good allergen menu, with a nice selection of dairy-free sauces and sides. Just use caution when ordering sandwiches. At last check, their brioche sandwich buns were dairy-free, but they are brushed with butter.
Fayetteville
- Bruster’s Real Ice Cream – This old-fashioned ice creamery chain churns several dairy-free oat milk ice cream flavors, like vegan vanilla, cookies and cream, white raspberry truffle, and more. They also offer sorbets.
- Pelican’s SnoBalls – This sweet chain makes New Orleans style shaved ice. And according to the company, their flavor syrups are all made without top allergens. Just skip the cream snowcap or ask if they have dairy-free coconut cream available.
Flat Shoals
- Bruster’s Real Ice Cream – This old-fashioned ice creamery chain churns several dairy-free oat milk ice cream flavors, like vegan vanilla, cookies and cream, white raspberry truffle, and more. They also offer sorbets.
- Honeysuckle Gelato – They typically have a creamy vegan gelato flavor available and a couple sorbetto flavors, which are reportedly quite creamy too!
Flowery Branch
- Whole Being Cafe – They blend dairy-free smoothies, offer a full coffee bar, and also have some eats that can be custom ordered without dairy.
Gainesville
- Bruster’s Real Ice Cream – This old-fashioned ice creamery chain churns several dairy-free oat milk ice cream flavors, like vegan vanilla, cookies and cream, white raspberry truffle, and more. They also offer sorbets.
Grayson
- Bruster’s Real Ice Cream – This old-fashioned ice creamery chain churns several dairy-free oat milk ice cream flavors, like vegan vanilla, cookies and cream, white raspberry truffle, and more. They also offer sorbets.
Griffin
- Pelican’s SnoBalls – This sweet chain makes New Orleans style shaved ice. And according to the company, their flavor syrups are all made without top allergens. Just skip the cream snowcap or ask if they have dairy-free coconut cream available.
Grovetown
- Pelican’s SnoBalls – This sweet chain makes New Orleans style shaved ice. And according to the company, their flavor syrups are all made without top allergens. Just skip the cream snowcap or ask if they have dairy-free coconut cream available.
Hartwell
- Pelican’s SnoBalls – This sweet chain makes New Orleans style shaved ice. And according to the company, their flavor syrups are all made without top allergens. Just skip the cream snowcap or ask if they have dairy-free coconut cream available.
Johns Creek
- Great Harvest Bread Co. – They offer many dairy-free loaves, and some vegan varieties, but make sure to double check the ingredients.
Jonesboro
- Fresh Smoothie Cafe – Their create your own smoothie menu is dairy free, with options for fruit bases, almond milk, coconut milk, or coconut water. They also offer dairy-free and vegan salads and wraps.
- Pelican’s SnoBalls – This sweet chain makes New Orleans style shaved ice. And according to the company, their flavor syrups are all made without top allergens. Just skip the cream snowcap or ask if they have dairy-free coconut cream available.
- Slutty Vegan ⭐️ – The names at this local fast casual restaurant are a little naughty, but they say the food is quite nice. The menu includes an array of plant-based burgers piled high with toppings and served on vegan Hawaiian buns. They also serve crispy fried “shrimp,” “chicken,” “bratwurst,” and some other comfort dishes. They also have two location in Atlanta.
Kathleen
- Sweet Charlie’s – This rolled ice cream chain offers a dairy-free and vegan base that you can customize with various flavor and add-in options or even enjoy as a “milkshake.”
Kennesaw
- Cava – This build-your-own bowl, Mediterranean-style chain offers an allergen chart that’s quite promising for dairy-free guests. All of their proteins, bowl bases, and toppings (aside from cheese) are dairy-free, and they have many dressings and sauces to choose from.
- Flying Biscuit Cafe – All locations offer their vegan menu of items, which include burgers, tofu scramble items, and sides. But corporate also told us “We have steak, burgers, chicken sandwiches (remove cheese), salads (remove cheese), chicken & waffles, shrimp & grits that are dairy free.”
- Insomnia Cookies – This sweet chain offers a few flavors of vegan cookies year round, like Birthday Cake and Double Chocolate Chunk. But they also bake up seasonal vegan flavors throughout the year.
- Joella’s ⭐️ – They offer allergen lists to help customers order. The dairy-free options include all of their chicken (grilled, fried, and vegan) in all heat levels, fries, and several other sides (many of which are vegan friendly). Their grilled tenders are also gluten-free.
- Pelican’s SnoBalls – This sweet chain makes New Orleans style shaved ice. And according to the company, their flavor syrups are all made without top allergens. Just skip the cream snowcap or ask if they have dairy-free coconut cream available.
Locust Grove
- CherryBerry Frozen Yogurt Bar – The flavors rotate at this Midwestern chain, but at any given time, you can usually find at least a few dairy-free flavors. They offer creamy vegan Silk almondmilk frozen yogurt in Chocolate and Vanilla. And they swirl numerous dairy-free sorbets, including Chocolate Fudge and a variety of fruity flavors. The staff has ingredient information, and can open new topping bags if cross-contamination is a concern.
Loganville
- Great Harvest Bread Co. – They offer many dairy-free loaves, and some vegan varieties, but make sure to double check the ingredients.
- Pelican’s SnoBalls – This sweet chain makes New Orleans style shaved ice. And according to the company, their flavor syrups are all made without top allergens. Just skip the cream snowcap or ask if they have dairy-free coconut cream available.
Mableton
- MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes – This expanding franchise makes dairy-free burgers with a range of protein, bun, sauce, and topping options. They have a detailed allergen chart to help you order. They also offer vegan, paleo, and gluten-free options.
Macon
- Grow fresh local food – Greg let us know they have the best vegan food in town. Cheese is used quite a lot at this restaurant, but they do have a couple vegan bowls on the menu and a couple additional dairy-free options.
Marietta
- Bruster’s Real Ice Cream – This old-fashioned ice creamery chain churns several dairy-free oat milk ice cream flavors, like vegan vanilla, cookies and cream, white raspberry truffle, and more. They also offer sorbets.
- Clean Juice – They make their own cold-pressed cashew milks and offer dairy-free acai bowls, smoothie bowls, smoothies, toasts, and some other eats. Please note that their flatbread wraps (the bread itself) contain dairy, but all other menu items can be ordered dairy-free by omitting the cheese or substituting vegan protein for the whey protein (in the proteins smoothies).
- Flying Biscuit Cafe – All locations offer their vegan menu of items, which include burgers, tofu scramble items, and sides. But corporate also told us “We have steak, burgers, chicken sandwiches (remove cheese), salads (remove cheese), chicken & waffles, shrimp & grits that are dairy free.”
- Great Harvest Bread Co. – They offer many dairy-free loaves, and some vegan varieties, but make sure to double check the ingredients.
- Gusto! ⭐️ – We love the easy to navigate guide from this Georgia chain. They make rice bowls, salads, and flatbread wraps in a build-your-own style. At last check, all of their bases and proteins were dairy free, along with half of their sauces.
- La Madeleine – On the menu, this chain offers a couple dairy-free salad options, avocado toast, breakfast sides, and fudge brownies! They have fresh baked dairy-free baguettes and loaves, so many of their sandwiches can also be custom ordered without dairy.
- Peace Love and Pizza – This Georgia chain has a separate, substantial vegan menu, complete with pizzas, calzones, flatbread sandwiches, salads, and “munchies.” You can also custom order dairy-free pizzas, salads, and calzones with other toppings.
- Pelican’s SnoBalls – This sweet chain makes New Orleans style shaved ice. And according to the company, their flavor syrups are all made without top allergens. Just skip the cream snowcap or ask if they have dairy-free coconut cream available.
- The Poké Company ⭐️ – The food menu at this poke bowl and sushi burrito shop is dairy-free and nut-free. They also offer cauliflower rice for grain-free and paleo guests, label their sauces for vegan and gluten-free guests, and provide other allergen info.
McDonough
- Cowboy Chicken – They offer rotisserie and crispy chicken in a few flavors, all of which were dairy-free (at last check). They also have several dairy-free sides. Their bowls each contain dairy, but can be custom ordered without. They have an allergen chart, which also details dressing options.
- Sweet Charlie’s – This rolled ice cream chain offers a dairy-free and vegan base that you can customize with various flavor and add-in options or even enjoy as a “milkshake.”
Milton
- Peace Love and Pizza – This Georgia chain has a separate, substantial vegan menu, complete with pizzas, calzones, flatbread sandwiches, salads, and “munchies.” You can also custom order dairy-free pizzas, salads, and calzones with other toppings.
Newnan
- Creamistry – Their instant liquid nitrogen ice cream and shakes can be ordered with one of their many dairy-free bases: vegan cashew, vegan coconut, or sorbet (several fruit flavors). They have an array of flavors and toppings.
- Joella’s ⭐️ – They offer allergen lists to help customers order. The dairy-free options include all of their chicken (grilled, fried, and vegan) in all heat levels, fries, and several other sides (many of which are vegan friendly). Their grilled tenders are also gluten-free.
- Pelican’s SnoBalls – This sweet chain makes New Orleans style shaved ice. And according to the company, their flavor syrups are all made without top allergens. Just skip the cream snowcap or ask if they have dairy-free coconut cream available.
- Whit’s Frozen Custard – This ice cream chain now has several vegan-friendly stores, including the one in this city. They’re now churning vegan custard that’s made with gluten-free oat milk or cultured coconut milk. The flavors can vary, and are sold in pints or by the scoop, and dairy-free cones and toppings are available.
Norcross
- Bruster’s Real Ice Cream – This old-fashioned ice creamery chain churns several dairy-free oat milk ice cream flavors, like vegan vanilla, cookies and cream, white raspberry truffle, and more. They also offer sorbets.
- Clean Eatz – This healthy fast casual chain offers a straight-forward allergen guide and many options for building your own bowl, salad, or wrap.
Peachtree City
- Clean Eatz – This healthy fast casual chain offers a straight-forward allergen guide and many options for building your own bowl, salad, or wrap.
- Flying Biscuit Cafe – All locations offer their vegan menu of items, which include burgers, tofu scramble items, and sides. But corporate also told us “We have steak, burgers, chicken sandwiches (remove cheese), salads (remove cheese), chicken & waffles, shrimp & grits that are dairy free.”
- Island Fin Poke – Almost everything on their menu is dairy-free, and it includes some unique Hawaiian touches, like spam as a poke bowl option and dairy-free Dole Whip for dessert.
Peachtree Corners
- Cava – This build-your-own bowl, Mediterranean-style chain offers an allergen chart that’s quite promising for dairy-free guests. All of their proteins, bowl bases, and toppings (aside from cheese) are dairy-free, and they have many dressings and sauces to choose from.
- Cinnaholic ⭐️ – See our Cinnaholic Post for full details.
- Flying Biscuit Cafe – All locations offer their vegan menu of items, which include burgers, tofu scramble items, and sides. But corporate also told us “We have steak, burgers, chicken sandwiches (remove cheese), salads (remove cheese), chicken & waffles, shrimp & grits that are dairy free.”
- Lazy Dog – This chain restaurant has a full allergen chart for their modern bar and grill style menu. It also includes a vegan column. They have dairy-free options throughout their menu, including appetizers, salads, Asian-style bowls, seafood, ribs, and plenty of sides. At last check, they also had a dairy-free pie for dessert.
- Pokeworks – All of their signature poke bowls, and pretty much all of their menu is dairy-free, including the Dole Whip for dessert! They offer raw, cooked, and vegan proteins.
Perimeter
- Lazy Dog – This chain restaurant has a full allergen chart for their modern bar and grill style menu. It also includes a vegan column. They have dairy-free options throughout their menu, including appetizers, salads, Asian-style bowls, seafood, ribs, and plenty of sides. At last check, they also had a dairy-free pie for dessert.
Pooler
- Clean Juice – They make their own cold-pressed cashew milks and offer dairy-free acai bowls, smoothie bowls, smoothies, toasts, and some other eats. Please note that their flatbread wraps (the bread itself) contain dairy, but all other menu items can be ordered dairy-free by omitting the cheese or substituting vegan protein for the whey protein (in the proteins smoothies).
Rome
- Pelican’s SnoBalls – This sweet chain makes New Orleans style shaved ice. And according to the company, their flavor syrups are all made without top allergens. Just skip the cream snowcap or ask if they have dairy-free coconut cream available.
Roswell
- Cava – This build-your-own bowl, Mediterranean-style chain offers an allergen chart that’s quite promising for dairy-free guests. All of their proteins, bowl bases, and toppings (aside from cheese) are dairy-free, and they have many dressings and sauces to choose from.
- Clean Eatz – This healthy fast casual chain offers a straight-forward allergen guide and many options for building your own bowl, salad, or wrap.
- Cristy’s Kitchen – This gluten-free cafe covers dairy-free, vegan, and paleo guests, too. They serve dairy-free smoothies, pot pies, sandwiches, waffles, cakes, cupcakes, cashew cheeses, and more, with vegan options in every category.
- Dreamland BBQ – They’re transparent with ingredients and allergens, and have many dairy-free options. Ribs, wings, sausages, and other entrees are within reach, and according to their last update, sides like coleslaw, baked beans, and potato salad are all made without dairy.
- Flying Biscuit Cafe – All locations offer their vegan menu of items, which include burgers, tofu scramble items, and sides. But corporate also told us “We have steak, burgers, chicken sandwiches (remove cheese), salads (remove cheese), chicken & waffles, shrimp & grits that are dairy free.”
- Huh Natural & Real Food – This cafe and bakery is gluten-free and dairy-free with many options for vegan and paleo customers. They serve coffee drinks, smoothies, a casual breakfast menu, pastries, sandwiches, salads, vegan pizza, and house made empanadas and pot pies. They even offer a selection of vegan cheeses.
- Sweet Charlie’s – This rolled ice cream chain offers a dairy-free and vegan base that you can customize with various flavor and add-in options or even enjoy as a “milkshake.”
Sandy Springs
- Cava – This build-your-own bowl, Mediterranean-style chain offers an allergen chart that’s quite promising for dairy-free guests. All of their proteins, bowl bases, and toppings (aside from cheese) are dairy-free, and they have many dressings and sauces to choose from.
- Clean Juice – They make their own cold-pressed cashew milks and offer dairy-free acai bowls, smoothie bowls, smoothies, toasts, and some other eats. Please note that their flatbread wraps (the bread itself) contain dairy, but all other menu items can be ordered dairy-free by omitting the cheese or substituting vegan protein for the whey protein (in the proteins smoothies).
- Flower Child – See our Flower Child Restaurant Post for details.
- Fuego Mundo ⭐️ – Enjoy anything and everything at this lively Latin kitchen. The restaurant is certified kosher meat and dairy-free, and their menu includes a global mix of entrees. They offer meats from the grill, tacos, burgers, and even sushi. And they cater to other dietary needs, too. All of their sides are vegan, and they provide various vegan and gluten-free entrees. They’re open for lunch and dinner, but closed on Saturdays.
- JINYA Ramen Bar – Believe it or not, many ramen bases contain milk. But JINYA offers a couple vegan ramen options and most of their ramen dishes, soups, and expansive small plates are dairy-free. They have a great comprehensive allergen chart.
- Mahana Fresh – This Hawaiian-style build-your-own bowl spot has a great allergen menu, which reveals that much of their menu is dairy free. They also offer dairy-free Dole Whip and Dole Whip floats for dessert.
- Rush Bowls – This smoothie and smoothie bowl chain isn’t dairy-free, but they are happy to accommodate. They offer oat, almond, coconut, and soymilk options. Some menu items call for froyo, but you can sub banana for no charge, or acai for an additional charge. At last check, most of their toppers and all of their boosts (except for whey – they do have soy protein available) were made without dairy.
Savannah
- Auspicious Baking Co. – In addition to “traditional” buttery baked goods, they offer daily vegan items, like breads, croissants, and maple buns. But they’re only open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from morning until mid-afternoon. If you miss their hours, you can find some of their goodies at local restaurants, like Fox & Fig.
- Big Bon Bodega – Most of their bagels are dairy-free and they offer two kinds of vegan cream cheese for schmear. They also have build-your-own bagel sandwiches with some classic and unique topping options, and a vegan bagel sandwich on the menu.
- Brighter Day Natural Foods – Of course you can find many dairy-free brands at this local natural food store, but they also have a vegetarian deli with vegan sandwiches and dairy-free smoothies available.
- Clean Eatz – This healthy fast casual chain offers a straight-forward allergen guide and many options for building your own bowl, salad, or wrap.
- Creamistry – Their instant liquid nitrogen ice cream and shakes can be ordered with one of their many dairy-free bases: vegan cashew, vegan coconut, or sorbet (several fruit flavors). They have an array of flavors and toppings.
- Fox & Fig Cafe ⭐️ – Their creative plant-based menu at this popular vegan restaurant is rich with cashew cheeses and dollops of coconut cream. They serve “proper” late morning breakfasts, satisfying burgers, “milky shakes,” a full coffee and tea menu, and more.
- Henny Penny Art Space & Cafe – This artist haven serves a full coffee menu with dairy-free alternative milks and a vegan matcha latte (made with almond milk). On Sundays, they make crepes, including gluten-free vegan crepes with filling options like Miyoko’s butter and Chao cheddar.
- Hungry Vegan ⭐️ – This is the spot in Savannah for quick-serve, plant-based soul food.
- Kayak Kafe – They serve a big menu, ranging from salads to quesadillas to burgers, and almost every menu category has a vegan option. They make house-made vegan chorizo and also offer vegan cheese. They have several additional dairy-free menu items as is, or with custom order. They also label gluten-free options.
- Leopold’s Ice Cream – It’s taken them a century, literally, but this local institution now offers a selection of creamy dairy-free and vegan ice cream flavors. They usually have two scoops available, which can include vanilla, strawberry, mocha, or coconut. They’re all made with a coconut cream base.
- Pelican’s SnoBalls – This sweet chain makes New Orleans style shaved ice. And according to the company, their flavor syrups are all made without top allergens. Just skip the cream snowcap or ask if they have dairy-free coconut cream available.
- Sweet Charlie’s – This rolled ice cream chain offers a dairy-free and vegan base that you can customize with various flavor and add-in options or even enjoy as a “milkshake.”
- The Haunt ⭐️ – Everything is vegan at this hollowed out spot. Their menu includes burgers, lobster rolls, pizza, and some unique items like cashew cream garlic bread and wild mushroom poutine with cashew curd.
- The Sentient Bean – This is a long-time vegetarian cafe with vegan options on the menu, including pancakes, breakfast burritos, tacos, wraps, rice bowls, and even some baked goods. Gluten-free options are also available.
Smyrna
- Bruster’s Real Ice Cream – This old-fashioned ice creamery chain churns several dairy-free oat milk ice cream flavors, like vegan vanilla, cookies and cream, white raspberry truffle, and more. They also offer sorbets.
Statesboro
- Insomnia Cookies – This sweet chain offers a few flavors of vegan cookies year round, like Birthday Cake and Double Chocolate Chunk. But they also bake up seasonal vegan flavors throughout the year.
Suwanee
- I Love Juice Bar ⭐️ – They blend dairy-free smoothies, acai bowls, and smoothie bowls, offer a range of juices and healthy shots, have overnight oats, and also serve vegan-friendly soups.
Tucker
- Pelican’s SnoBalls – This sweet chain makes New Orleans style shaved ice. And according to the company, their flavor syrups are all made without top allergens. Just skip the cream snowcap or ask if they have dairy-free coconut cream available.
- Uncle Maddio’s – This build-your-own pizza or salad chain offers Daiya dairy-free cheese alternative and has two crust options to choose from (including gluten-free). They also offer a plethora of toppings and a good handful of dairy-free sauce and dressing options.
Valdosta
- Cinnaholic ⭐️ – See our Cinnaholic Post for full details.
Warner Robins
- Cinnaholic ⭐️ – See our Cinnaholic Post for full details.
- Uncle Maddio’s – This build-your-own pizza or salad chain offers Daiya dairy-free cheese alternative and has two crust options to choose from (including gluten-free). They also offer a plethora of toppings and a good handful of dairy-free sauce and dressing options.
Winder
- Pelican’s SnoBalls – This sweet chain makes New Orleans style shaved ice. And according to the company, their flavor syrups are all made without top allergens. Just skip the cream snowcap or ask if they have dairy-free coconut cream available.
Woodstock
- Bruster’s Real Ice Cream – This old-fashioned ice creamery chain churns several dairy-free oat milk ice cream flavors, like vegan vanilla, cookies and cream, white raspberry truffle, and more. They also offer sorbets.
- Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop – They’ve added dairy-free Coconut Bliss Madagascan Vanilla ice cream to their scoop menu. They also offer floats, and select dairy-free toppings for sundaes. In the chocolate shop, check out their hot cocoa mixes, they have options made without dairy.
- Joella’s ⭐️ – They offer allergen lists to help customers order. The dairy-free options include all of their chicken (grilled, fried, and vegan) in all heat levels, fries, and several other sides (many of which are vegan friendly). Their grilled tenders are also gluten-free.
- Peace Love and Pizza – This Georgia chain has a separate, substantial vegan menu, complete with pizzas, calzones, flatbread sandwiches, salads, and “munchies.” You can also custom order dairy-free pizzas, salads, and calzones with other toppings.
- Pelican’s SnoBalls – This sweet chain makes New Orleans style shaved ice. And according to the company, their flavor syrups are all made without top allergens. Just skip the cream snowcap or ask if they have dairy-free coconut cream available.
Restaurant & Grocery Chains found throughout Georgia
Some recommended restaurant and store chains are getting too big for our city listing britches. They have many locations, or are rapidly growing, and you might stumble across them in a number of towns in this state. Click on them for more dairy-free details.
- Chicken Salad Chick – Their menu boasts a range of chicken salads, many of which are dairy-free. They also have various dairy-free bread options for sandwiches. They have a full allergen guide to make ordering easy.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill – See our Chipotle Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.
- Mellow Mushroom – See our Mellow Mushroom Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.
- MOD Pizza – See our MOD Pizza Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.
- Ted’s Montana Grill – See our Ted’s Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.
Local Dairy-Free Food & Drink Producers in Georgia
These dairy-free friendly companies don’t have their own retail location, but are in Georgia. So you have a good chance of finding their products at grocery stores, restaurants, and/or other shops in this state. Keep an eye out!
We haven’t learned of any yet, but will add them as we find them!
This Guide is Continuously Updated with Recommendations
We welcome you to recommend other dairy-free friendly restaurants. Leave a comment or contact us and tell us why you like a certain restaurant. Restaurant owners and employees are also invited to reach out and let us know how you welcome dairy-free customers.
Please kindly let us know in the comments if any of these restaurants close. We want to keep this list current for you, but aren’t always notified when a restaurant closes. Let us know and we will quickly update!
This Guide is for Informational Purposes Only
Menus, ingredients, kitchen procedures, management, and restaurants are subject to change at any time. Always read the menu and discuss your dietary needs with the staff before ordering. Make sure that they can accommodate your situation.
There is always a risk for potential cross-contamination of allergens in any commercial kitchen. If cross-contamination is an issue for you, always speak with the manager to ensure that your meal can be safely prepared. Listings here do not guarantee that a restaurant is safe enough for your individual needs. Only you can make that decision.
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Flour + Time – Vegan Croissants and other amazing baked goods. I’m in love.
Thank you Eli – I’ve added them!
Athens – Mannaweenta Ethiopian & Eritrean (Best vegan food in Athens)
Macon – Grow fresh local food (Best vegan food in Macon)
Thank you Greg!