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    Indiana: The Dairy-Free Restaurant Guide to Make any Hoosier Proud

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    Last Update in May 2023! We’ve created this ever-growing guide to restaurants, bakeries, cafes, ice cream shops, and stores in Indiana 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.

    Dairy-Free Indiana: Recommended Restaurants & Shops with vegan and gluten-free optionsPhoto from Moo-Over in Columbia City, Indiana

    Dairy-Free Indiana: Recommended Restaurants & Shops

    We’ve listed these recommendations alphabetically by city and then by the restaurant or shop name. For large chains with locations throughout the state, 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.)

    Anderson

    Avon

    • Applebee’s – This is a great chain restaurant for extensive dairy-free options. See our Applebee’s Dairy-Free Menu Guide for details.
    • Buffalo Wild Wings – This is a saucy spot for dairy-free wing fans! See our Buffalo Wild Wings Dairy-Free Menu Guide for details.
    • Smokey Bones – This Eastern chain has been recommended by a few readers for their volume of dairy-free options. It’s a sit-down BBQ restaurant with ample meats and sides, custom burgers, and other mains to choose from. In the past, they’ve had a spotty allergen chart, so be sure to verify “safe” options with the staff.
    • Yats ⭐️ – Their Cajun-Creole menu is labeled for dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan guests. They offer a handful of dairy-free dishes, like drunken chicken red beans and sausage, jambalaya, and chilis.

    Batesville

    • Hot Head Burritos – Build your own dairy-free burrito, bowl, or tacos with their easy to follow allergen chart. They have abundant dairy-free options, including most proteins, bases, and toppings. But use caution; there are a few dairy surprises, like their fish, house sauce, and one of their salsas. But, at last check, the churros were made without milk!
    • LaRosa’s Pizza – They offer vegan cheese and have a plant-based pizza on the menu. Many additional items and pizzas can be ordered dairy free.

    Bloomington

    • Applebee’s – This is a great chain restaurant for extensive dairy-free options. See our Applebee’s Dairy-Free Menu Guide for details.
    • Azzip Pizza – This fledgling pizza chain offers a build-your-own pizza with Violife vegan cheese as an option. They offer three dairy-free crust options (including gluten-free), a handful of dairy-free sauces (including pesto), and a petite selection of toppings (including vegan sausage). They have a detailed allergen chart available.
    • Baked! of Bloomington – Choose their vegan house-made cookie dough and then pick your dairy-free mix-ins and/or after-bakes. They’ll bake your custom cookies for you.
    • BloomingBowls – This is an acai bowl truck, and their blends are all dairy-free. See their website for daily locations.
    • InBloom Juicery ⭐️ – In addition to juices, they press their own almond mylk, and blend dairy-free acai and smoothie bowls. They are also adding avocado toast and poke to their menu.
    • 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.
    • Parlor Doughnuts – They offer a vegan / gluten-free doughnut with different custom glazes. All of their shakes can also be made dairy free. Plus, they have a full coffee bar and some other breakfast goods.
    • Rainbow Bakery ⭐️ – Indulgence abounds at this vegan bake shop. They offer cupcakes, donuts, muffins, and so many other treats. They also serve savories, like breakfast sandwiches and hand pies.
    • 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.
    • Soma Coffeehouse & Juice Bar – They blend dairy-free smoothies, offer almond, soy, coconut, and house-oat milk for coffee drinks, and typically have some vegan bakery treats, like cookies.
    • Soul Juice ⭐️ – Their plant-based, dairy-free menu goes far beyond juice. They also serve smoothies, smoothie bowls, vegan lattes, vegan waffles, vegan & gluten-free toasts, vegan yogurt parfaits, and house-made mylks. They do use bee products in some of their blends, which aren’t strictly vegan.
    • Uptown Cafe – This restaurant and cocktail bar offers dairy-free and gluten-free options for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Their menu is somewhat labeled, but you do need to inquire on lunch and dinner entrees and sides.

    Brownsburg

    • Mandy’s Ice Cream – They offer a couple dairy-free options daily, including vanilla chocolate chip soy-based ice cream and fruity Italian ice. You can order them in a cup, cake cone, or sugar cone. Unfortunately, the waffle cone didn’t list the ingredients for the staff, so we couldn’t verify.

    Camby

    Carmel

    • Ali’i Poke ⭐️ – Their Hawaiian poke menu is almost completely dairy free. They said just to skip the honey wasabi sauce and the mango sweet coconut rice side, which both contain milk.
    • Applebee’s – This is a great chain restaurant for extensive dairy-free options. See our Applebee’s Dairy-Free Menu Guide for details.
    • Bibibop – Thank you to Shawn for sending this recommendation, “A build-your-own bowl Asian fusion fast food place. Most of the menu is dairy free. They even have a coconut milk mango pudding that is dairy free!” They also provide full allergen information to make ordering easy, keep their kitchens peanut-free, and source higher quality ingredients.
    • Buffalo Wild Wings – This is a saucy spot for dairy-free wing fans! See our Buffalo Wild Wings Dairy-Free Menu Guide for details.
    • Cinnaholic ⭐️ – This is an all-vegan bakery chain that focuses on cinnamon rolls, with choose your own icing and decadent toppings. They have other pastries, coffee, and soft serve, too.
    • Condado Tacos ⭐️ – Their menu is not only labeled with vegan and gluten-free options, they also mark which items contain dairy. All non-vegan mains have dairy, when ordered as is, but you can build-your-own tacos and bowls with plenty of options. Most of their proteins, standard toppings, salsas, guacamoles, and sauces are dairy-free.
    • Divvy ⭐️ – Thank you to Meredith for letting us known about this local restaurant and bar. Their huge sharing plates menu is labeled for dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan guests, and there are so many dairy-free options! You’ll find “tidbits” (including vegan cashew cheddar), boards, and all types of savory eats. They even have vegan coffee cocktails and desserts, including biscuit beignets.
    • Gordon’s Milkshake Bar – They offer dairy-free vanilla ice cream (and sometimes have other classic flavors), which they can blend into a fancy vegan milkshake for you, complete with syrup and dairy-free whipped cream.
    • Handel’s Ice Cream – Thanks to Megan for sharing this favorite ice cream spot. They offer vegan chocolate almond milk ice cream, coconut milk ice cream, sorbets, and dairy-free ices.
    • 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.
    • Mellow Mushroom – See our Mellow Mushroom Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.
    • Naf Naf Grill ⭐️ – The menu at this quick serve Middle Eastern grill is completely dairy-free with the exception of one of their packaged baklavas (the other two are made without dairy!). They offer a full menu of favorites, from falafel to shawarma, and have a handy allergen guide.
    • No Label At The Table ⭐️ – This is a dairy-free and gluten-free bakery and meal prep company staffed by people on the autism spectrum. They release a new menu daily, and it’s also labeled for vegan options. They always bake fresh breads, sweet treats, and have some savory meals.
    • Pies & Pints – They offer Daiya cheese alternative for their pizzas and sandwiches. At last check, their pizza crust was vegan-friendly, and they also had dairy-free bread options available, so several items can be ordered without dairy.
    • Simple Taste Bakery and Cafe – This is a gluten-free bakery that also offers some vegan and paleo sweet and savory items.
    • The Flying Cupcake – They have a selection of vegan cupcakes at their shops daily, and have gluten-free, vegan cupcakes that you can special order. And they do bake custom order cakes for all occasions (weddings, smash cakes, etc).
    • Woody’s Library Restaurant ⭐️ – Stacie emailed to let us know that this public library turned restaurant has dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan items labeled right on their menu. She said they also separate fryers for dairy and non-dairy items. Their menu is classic, yet eclectic with a big range of comforting appetizers, salads, sandwiches, entrees, and daily features. They do have a nice handful of dairy-free options, and several more dishes that can easily be ordered without dairy.
    • Yats ⭐️ – Their Cajun-Creole menu is labeled for dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan guests. They offer a handful of dairy-free dishes, like drunken chicken red beans and sausage, jambalaya, and chilis.

    Clarksville

    • Applebee’s – This is a great chain restaurant for extensive dairy-free options. See our Applebee’s Dairy-Free Menu Guide for details.
    • Buffalo Wild Wings – This is a saucy spot for dairy-free wing fans! See our Buffalo Wild Wings Dairy-Free Menu Guide for details.
    • 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.
    • Mission BBQ – This restaurant chain offers a great allergen chat and lots of dairy-free options. Most of their BBQ meats and sauces are dairy-free, and they have a good handful of sides and plate specials. At last check, their sandwich bread contained milk, but their buns did not! Ask at your location since bread sourcing can vary.

    Columbia City

    • Moo-Over ⭐️ – This dairy-free ice cream shop really drives their plant based message home – their scoops are served in a pot with a spoon “shovel.” Their flavors are made with a variety of different bases, including sun butter, almond, walnut, cashew, coconut, oat, and chia/flax.

    Columbus

    Crawfordsville

    Crown Point

    • Lelulo’s ⭐️ – This once-restaurant is now a vegan bakery that works on order only. They are known for custom order cakes, but also bake other treats, like cupcakes, cookies, donuts, and more.
    • Tomato Bar – They don’t just offer vegan cheese at this local chain, they have an entire vegan menu! It includes cheesy and cheeseless pizzas, calzones, salads, and even appetizer doughnuts.

    Dyer

    • Clean Eatz – This healthy fast casual chain offers a straight-forward allergen guide and many options for building your own bowl, salad, or wrap.

    Edinburgh

    Elkhart

    • 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.
    • MOD Pizza – You’ll find a plethora of options (including vegan cheese) at this build-your-own pizza chain. See our MOD Pizza Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.

    Evansville

    • Azzip Pizza – This fledgling pizza chain offers a build-your-own pizza with Violife vegan cheese as an option. They offer three dairy-free crust options (including gluten-free), a handful of dairy-free sauces (including pesto), and a petite selection of toppings (including vegan sausage). They have a detailed allergen chart available.
    • 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.
    • Hot Head Burritos – Build your own dairy-free burrito, bowl, or tacos with their easy to follow allergen chart. They have abundant dairy-free options, including most proteins, bases, and toppings. But use caution; there are a few dairy surprises, like their fish, house sauce, and one of their salsas. But, at last check, the churros were made without milk!
    • 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.
    • Mission BBQ – This restaurant chain offers a great allergen chat and lots of dairy-free options. Most of their BBQ meats and sauces are dairy-free, and they have a good handful of sides and plate specials. At last check, their sandwich bread contained milk, but their buns did not! Ask at your location since bread sourcing can vary.
    • MOD Pizza – You’ll find a plethora of options (including vegan cheese) at this build-your-own pizza chain. See our MOD Pizza Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.
    • Pangea Kitchen ⭐️ – They make Neapolitan and Detroit style pizzas in a wood burning oven. All of their red pies and white pies can be ordered dairy-free, gluten-free, or vegan. They also have dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan menus inset in their main menu. The dairy-free options also include some salads, Thai entrees, appetizers, and handhelds.
    • Parlor Doughnuts – They offer a vegan / gluten-free doughnut with different custom glazes. All of their shakes can also be made dairy free. Plus, they have a full coffee bar and some other breakfast goods.

    Fishers

    • Ali’i Poke ⭐️ – Their Hawaiian poke menu is almost completely dairy free. They said just to skip the honey wasabi sauce and the mango sweet coconut rice side, which both contain milk.
    • Bibibop – Thank you to Shawn for sending this recommendation, “A build-your-own bowl Asian fusion fast food place. Most of the menu is dairy free. They even have a coconut milk mango pudding that is dairy free!” They also provide full allergen information to make ordering easy, keep their kitchens peanut-free, and source higher quality ingredients.
    • 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.
    • Clean Eatz – This healthy fast casual chain offers a straight-forward allergen guide and many options for building your own bowl, salad, or wrap.
    • 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).
    • Handel’s Ice Cream – Thanks to Megan for sharing this favorite ice cream spot. They offer vegan chocolate almond milk ice cream, coconut milk ice cream, sorbets, and dairy-free ices.
    • 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.
    • Pizza Twist – Thank you to Megan for letting us know this pizzeria has a full vegan pizza menu with dairy-free cheese and a plethora of vegan sauces and toppings.
    • Yats ⭐️ – Their Cajun-Creole menu is labeled for dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan guests. They offer a handful of dairy-free dishes, like drunken chicken red beans and sausage, jambalaya, and chilis.

    Fort Wayne

    • Flat Top Grill – This Asian-fusion restaurant specializes in customized stir fries. You choose the protein, vegetables, sauce, and starch. According to the restaurant, their entire stir fry menu is dairy free, aside from the Yum Yum sauce, as long as you don’t add cheese (yes, it’s an option!). They have an allergen list, label for vegan, gluten-free, and other special diet needs, and have a huge array of options to choose from.
    • Health Food Shoppe – This local natural food store and vitamin shop has a glorious refrigerated dairy alternative case. They also have other hard-to-find vegan frozen items and snacks.
    • 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.
    • Loving Cafe ⭐️ – This all-vegan restaurant has a simple, friendly vibe, and a menu filled with American and Asian dishes. They serve sandwiches, soups, rice plates, noodle dishes, salads, and raw entrees for lunch and dinner. They also offer smoothies and a full dessert menu that’s heavy on organic cakes.
    • Mission BBQ – This restaurant chain offers a great allergen chat and lots of dairy-free options. Most of their BBQ meats and sauces are dairy-free, and they have a good handful of sides and plate specials. At last check, their sandwich bread contained milk, but their buns did not! Ask at your location since bread sourcing can vary.
    • Pembroke Bakery & Cafe ⭐️ – This is a vegan and nut-free bakery that also makes a big range of gluten-free options (they have a dedicated gluten-free baking area). In addition to sweet treats and custom order cakes, they serve a big menu of savory entrees, like pizza, pasta, sandwiches, rice bowls, and more.
    • Tolon ⭐️ – Thanks to Megan for recommending this farm-to-table restaurant. She says they clearly define dairy-free menu items and even offer dairy-free dessert. They also label for gluten-free. This restaurant serves brunch and dinner.
    • The Sassy Vegan ⭐️ – They don’t have a storefront, but do sell baked goods at local farmers markets and street markets, and bake custom cakes and cupcakes on order.

    Franklin

    Gary

    • Organic Bread of Heaven ⭐️ – They don’t have a storefront, but this dairy-free, nut-free, vegan bakery does deliver locally and also ships nationwide. They bake breads, pies, cookies, and so much more. See our reviews here.

    Goshen

    Granger

    Greencastle

    Greendale

    • LaRosa’s Pizza – They offer vegan cheese and have a plant-based pizza on the menu. Many additional items and pizzas can be ordered dairy free.

    Greenfield

    Greenwood

    • Applebee’s – This is a great chain restaurant for extensive dairy-free options. See our Applebee’s Dairy-Free Menu Guide for details.
    • Buffalo Wild Wings – This is a saucy spot for dairy-free wing fans! See our Buffalo Wild Wings Dairy-Free Menu Guide for details.
    • Handel’s Ice Cream – Thanks to Megan for sharing this favorite ice cream spot. They offer vegan chocolate almond milk ice cream, coconut milk ice cream, sorbets, and dairy-free ices.
    • Jockamo Upper Crust Pizza – Thanks to Megan for letting us know this pizzeria offers dairy-free cheese alternative. They also offer dairy-free sandwiches and salad options.
    • Pizza Twist – Thank you to Megan for letting us know this pizzeria has a full vegan pizza menu with dairy-free cheese and a plethora of vegan sauces and toppings.
    • Smallcakes Cupcakery & Creamery – Megan says they have the “BEST dairy free cupcakes ever!” Their menu includes vegan and dairy-free/gluten-free flavors daily, and they bake custom order cakes.
    • Smokey Bones – This Eastern chain has been recommended by a few readers for their volume of dairy-free options. It’s a sit-down BBQ restaurant with ample meats and sides, custom burgers, and other mains to choose from. In the past, they’ve had a spotty allergen chart, so be sure to verify “safe” options with the staff.
    • The Flying Cupcake – They have a selection of vegan cupcakes at their shops daily, and have gluten-free, vegan cupcakes that you can special order. And they do bake custom order cakes for all occasions (weddings, smash cakes, etc).
    • Yats ⭐️ – Their Cajun-Creole menu is labeled for dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan guests. They offer a handful of dairy-free dishes, like drunken chicken red beans and sausage, jambalaya, and chilis.

    Hammond

    Highland

    Indianapolis

    • 10th Street Diner ⭐️ – This is an all-vegan restaurant serving weekday lunch and dinner, and Saturday brunch. They serve traditional meaty, cheesy, and indulgent diner fare, but with a dairy-free, plant-based spin.
    • Ali’i Poke ⭐️ – Their Hawaiian poke menu is almost completely dairy free. They said just to skip the honey wasabi sauce and the mango sweet coconut rice side, which both contain milk.
    • Applebee’s – This is a great chain restaurant for extensive dairy-free options. See our Applebee’s Dairy-Free Menu Guide for details.
    • Azzip Pizza – This fledgling pizza chain offers a build-your-own pizza with Violife vegan cheese as an option. They offer three dairy-free crust options (including gluten-free), a handful of dairy-free sauces (including pesto), and a petite selection of toppings (including vegan sausage). They have a detailed allergen chart available.
    • Bibibop – Thank you to Shawn for sending this recommendation, “A build-your-own bowl Asian fusion fast food place. Most of the menu is dairy free. They even have a coconut milk mango pudding that is dairy free!” They also provide full allergen information to make ordering easy, keep their kitchens peanut-free, and source higher quality ingredients.
    • Black Leaf Vegan ⭐️ – This is food truck that roams the greater Indianapolis area. See their website for daily locations. They serve burgers, nachos, and tacos, and you can order ahead for pick up.
    • Blue Sushi & Sake Grill – This sustainable Japanese restaurant makes innovative maki and nigiri. They have a full vegan menu, complete with tempura maki, and of course most of their menu is naturally dairy free.
    • BRICS – This is a historic train depot turned ice cream shop & fair-trade coffeehouse. They have a separate case for their vegan flavors, which include creamy, coconut-based vegan flavors, like vanilla, chocolate, and birthday cake. They also scoop sorbet, offer vegan floats and shakes, and have oat and almond milks for lattes.
    • Buffalo Wild Wings – This is a saucy spot for dairy-free wing fans! See our Buffalo Wild Wings Dairy-Free Menu Guide for 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.
    • Condado Tacos ⭐️ – Their menu is not only labeled with vegan and gluten-free options, they also mark which items contain dairy. All non-vegan mains have dairy, when ordered as is, but you can build-your-own tacos and bowls with plenty of options. Most of their proteins, standard toppings, salsas, guacamoles, and sauces are dairy-free.
    • Diavola – Thanks to Mike for this recommendation! This gourmet pizzeria offers vegan cheese, house-made pomodoro sauce, and a good selection of flavorful toppings. They also have a good menu of salad options, and a couple other Italian items can be custom ordered.
    • Ezra’s Enlightened Cafe ⭐️ – All of  their ingredients are dairy-free and gluten-free, and they source locally whenever possible. Their healthy menu includes juices, smoothies, elixirs, salads, wraps, lunch bowls, and vegan desserts. In fact, everything is vegan, except for the honey they add to some items. Thank you to Grace for this recommendation!
    • Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh – This is a build-your-own pita, rice bowl, wrap, salad, gyro, or plate restaurant. 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.
    • Garden Table – This is a brunch  spot that serves various dairy-free bowl and entree options, with many vegan choices too.
    • Georgetown Natural Foods Market – You can find many special diet and organic brands at this local grocery store, including various dairy alternatives.
    • Gordon’s Milkshake Bar – They offer dairy-free vanilla ice cream (and sometimes have other classic flavors), which they can blend into a fancy vegan milkshake for you, complete with syrup and dairy-free whipped cream.
    • Greenleaf Juicing Company ⭐️ – This vegan organic juice shop blends an array of dairy-free smoothies, acai bowls, and smoothie bowls. But they also make chia, oatmeal, and quinoa bowls, soups, and quinoa salads.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • LaRosa’s Pizza – They offer vegan cheese and have a plant-based pizza on the menu. Many additional items and pizzas can be ordered dairy free.
    • Leviathan Bakehouse – They offer some dairy-free breads and sandwiches, and have vegan soup and salad. Unfortunately, their pastries all contain dairy, but they do make custom order dairy-free chiffon sponge cakes.
    • Liftoff Creamery – Founded by a commercial airline pilot, this flight-themed ice cream shop offers something for everyone. For dairy-free and vegan customers, they have a few flavors daily, including sorbet and creamy oatmilk-based flavors, like Chocolate Chunk and Classic Cookie.
    • Literally Divine – Thanks to Christina for recommending this Fountain Square chocolate shop. “They always have a few vegan options available and they are SOOOO good! They have standing options that are normally available (sweetalicious is my absolute fav) and then they will rotate other options through.” Their vegan selection includes dairy-free caramels and truffles.
    • MOD Pizza – You’ll find a plethora of options (including vegan cheese) at this build-your-own pizza chain. See our MOD Pizza Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.
    • Naf Naf Grill ⭐️ – The menu at this quick serve Middle Eastern grill is completely dairy-free with the exception of one of their packaged baklavas (the other two are made without dairy!). They offer a full menu of favorites, from falafel to shawarma, and have a handy allergen guide.
    • Ohana Donuts & Ice Cream – Sorry, at last check, dairy-free donuts were not on the menu, but they do offer Dole Whip and Dole Whip floats.
    • Parlor Doughnuts – They offer a vegan / gluten-free doughnut with different custom glazes. All of their shakes can also be made dairy free. Plus, they have a full coffee bar and some other breakfast goods.
    • Patachou – This restaurant is touted as “a student union for adults.” They offer several vegan all-day breakfast items, salads with cashew ricotta at lunch, and even a couple vegan desserts. They also offer gluten-free and vegan bread, so some of their sandwiches can be made both dairy-free and gluten-free.
    • Public Greens ⭐️ – This farm-to-table public house serves lunch and dinner four days a week, and brunch on Sundays. They label which menu items contain dairy and/or soy, and also have labels for gluten-free and vegan guests. At last check, they had a dairy-free, gluten-free hash for brunch, but that meal isn’t recommended for vegans. On there main menu, dairy-free options include soups, salads, a range of bowls, various sides, and even a couple desserts!
    • Seasons 52 – See our Seasons 52 Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.
    • Smallcakes Cupcakery & Creamery – Megan says they have the “BEST dairy free cupcakes ever!” Their menu includes vegan and dairy-free/gluten-free flavors daily, and they bake custom order cakes.
    • SoChatti ⭐️ – You’ll feel like a kid in a candy store in this chocolate tasting room – their treats are all dairy-free, soy-free, gluten-free, kosher pareve, and vegan. They use just three ingredients to craft their chocolate: cacao nibs, organic sugar cane, and organic cacao butter. They do ship orders, but also have a storefront with classes, walk-in tastings, and events.
    • Square Scoop – They offer vegan chocolate and vanilla bean ice creams made with coconut milk. They also have a daily sorbet.
    • Sushi Boss – They offer a great allergen chart, which does point out some surprisingly dairy items (soy wraps and wasabi mayo!), but leaves many naturally dairy-free options.
    • Ted’s Montana Grill – Founded by media mogul and rancher Ted Turner, this American chain serves a meat-heavy menu with lots of dairy-free options. See our Dairy-Free Guide for Ted’s Montana Grill for more details.
    • TeeJay’s Sweet Tooth – They have at least one vegan ice cream flavor daily, sometimes as many as three. At times it’s just a sorbet, but usually they have creamy vanilla, Oreo, or another option. They get creative with toppings, and can reportedly make dairy-free milkshakes.
    • The Flying Cupcake – They have a selection of vegan cupcakes at their shops daily, and have gluten-free, vegan cupcakes that you can special order. And they do bake custom order cakes for all occasion.
    • The New Age of Ice Cream – They offer a dozen flavors of vegan ice cream and also have some healthy smoothies and juices.
    • Three Carrots ⭐️ – Everything is vegan at this hearty Fountain Square restaurant. They serve a casual menu of handhelds and entrees, using seitan and tofu as the primary proteins, and cashews for creamy and cheesy dishes.
    • Tlaolli – This Mexican takeout spot offers vegan tacos, tamales, soups, stews, molletes, and tortas, Additional meat menu items can be ordered dairy-free.
    • Toppers Pizza – They have three signature vegan pizzas on their menu (two with plant-based chicken), and you can sub their dairy-free mozzarella to make most other pizzas dairy-free. They also offer vegan cheese sticks and have several dairy-free sauces.
    • Twenty Two Juice Bar ⭐️ – They blend dairy-free smoothies, acai bowls, and other smoothie bowls in the Indianapolis City Market. For toppings, they use gluten-free granola, and they do have many vegan options (order no honey).
    • Uno Pizzeria & Grill – This popular chain restaurant has one location in Indiana. See our Uno Dairy-Free Menu Guide for details.
    • Wyliepalooza Ice Cream Emporium – They carry creamy, soy-based, dairy-free ice cream flavors from the Chocolate Shoppe, and usually have at least one flavor on rotation. Dairy-free Italian ice is also available.
    • Yats ⭐️ – Their Cajun-Creole menu is labeled for dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan guests. They offer a handful of dairy-free dishes, like drunken chicken red beans and sausage, jambalaya, and chilis.

    Jeffersonville

    • 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.

    Lafayette

    • Azzip Pizza – This fledgling pizza chain offers a build-your-own pizza with Violife vegan cheese as an option. They offer three dairy-free crust options (including gluten-free), a handful of dairy-free sauces (including pesto), and a petite selection of toppings (including vegan sausage). They have a detailed allergen chart available.
    • The Pink Walrus Frozen Yogurt – They swirl a couple dairy-free flavors daily, usually a creamy option, like chocolate cake batter, and a sorbet. They also have a good selection of dairy-free toppings and some sauces. Their beverage menu also includes some dairy-free smoothies.

    Marion

    Merrillville

    • Applebee’s – This is a great chain restaurant for extensive dairy-free options. See our Applebee’s Dairy-Free Menu Guide for details.
    • Buffalo Wild Wings – This is a saucy spot for dairy-free wing fans! See our Buffalo Wild Wings Dairy-Free Menu Guide for details.
    • Mission BBQ – This restaurant chain offers a great allergen chat and lots of dairy-free options. Most of their BBQ meats and sauces are dairy-free, and they have a good handful of sides and plate specials. At last check, their sandwich bread contained milk, but their buns did not! Ask at your location since bread sourcing can vary.

    Mishawaka

    • Aladdins – Their heavily dairy-free menu is filled with vegan and gluten-free options, too. Just a few items contain milk-based ingredients like feta or yogurt. They serve plates, pitas, pita pizzas, snacks, smoothies, and juices.
    • Bowl of Pho – Erin recommended this Vietnamese spot for having vegan pho and a clearly labeled menu for special diets.
    • Flat Top Grill – This Asian-fusion restaurant specializes in customized stir fries. You choose the protein, vegetables, sauce, and starch. According to the restaurant, their entire stir fry menu is dairy free, aside from the Yum Yum sauce, as long as you don’t add cheese (yes, it’s an option!). They have an allergen list, label for vegan, gluten-free, and other special diet needs, and have a huge array of options to choose from.
    • Mission BBQ – This restaurant chain offers a great allergen chat and lots of dairy-free options. Most of their BBQ meats and sauces are dairy-free, and they have a good handful of sides and plate specials. At last check, their sandwich bread contained milk, but their buns did not! Ask at your location since bread sourcing can vary.
    • Vanilla Bean Creamery – Erin says they have 1 or 2 vegan ice cream flavors daily. And they are creamy ones, too! Recent options have included salty caramel and mocha oreo.

    Muncie

    • 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.
    • Yats ⭐️ – Their Cajun-Creole menu is labeled for dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan guests. They offer a handful of dairy-free dishes, like drunken chicken red beans and sausage, jambalaya, and chilis.

    Munster

    New Albany

    • Mark’s Feed Store – This local BBQ chain has an allergen menu on request. Their milk-free items include various barbecue meats, a whole range of classic complementary sides, their famous honeywings and burgoo, and even corndogs – at last check.
    • Wordsmith Bakery ⭐️ – Thanks to Heather for letting us know about her cottage bakery. “I have a vegan (dairy free/egg free) plus soy free and gluten free cottage bakery out of Southern Indiana about 20 minutes from Louisville KY so I serve both states. We are at the New Albany Indiana Farmers Market every Saturday morning plus we do pre-orders.”

    Newburgh

    • Azzip Pizza – This fledgling pizza chain offers a build-your-own pizza with Violife vegan cheese as an option. They offer three dairy-free crust options (including gluten-free), a handful of dairy-free sauces (including pesto), and a petite selection of toppings (including vegan sausage). They have a detailed allergen chart available.

    New Castle

    • Hot Head Burritos – Build your own dairy-free burrito, bowl, or tacos with their easy to follow allergen chart. They have abundant dairy-free options, including most proteins, bases, and toppings. But use caution; there are a few dairy surprises, like their fish, house sauce, and one of their salsas. But, at last check, the churros were made without milk!

    Noblesville

    • Applebee’s – This is a great chain restaurant for extensive dairy-free options. See our Applebee’s Dairy-Free Menu Guide for details.
    • Condado Tacos ⭐️ – Their menu is not only labeled with vegan and gluten-free options, they also mark which items contain dairy. All non-vegan mains have dairy, when ordered as is, but you can build-your-own tacos and bowls with plenty of options. Most of their proteins, standard toppings, salsas, guacamoles, and sauces are dairy-free.
    • Handel’s Ice Cream – Thanks to Megan for sharing this favorite ice cream spot. They offer vegan chocolate almond milk ice cream, coconut milk ice cream, sorbets, and dairy-free ices.
    • Pies & Pints – They offer Daiya cheese alternative for their pizzas and sandwiches. At last check, their pizza crust was vegan-friendly, and they also had dairy-free bread options available, so several items can be ordered without dairy.
    • Yats ⭐️ – Their Cajun-Creole menu is labeled for dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan guests. They offer a handful of dairy-free dishes, like drunken chicken red beans and sausage, jambalaya, and chilis.

    North Webster

    • Hot Head Burritos – Build your own dairy-free burrito, bowl, or tacos with their easy to follow allergen chart. They have abundant dairy-free options, including most proteins, bases, and toppings. But use caution; there are a few dairy surprises, like their fish, house sauce, and one of their salsas. But, at last check, the churros were made without milk!

    Plainfield

    Portage

    Richmond

    • Hot Head Burritos – Build your own dairy-free burrito, bowl, or tacos with their easy to follow allergen chart. They have abundant dairy-free options, including most proteins, bases, and toppings. But use caution; there are a few dairy surprises, like their fish, house sauce, and one of their salsas. But, at last check, the churros were made without milk!

    Rushville

    • Hot Head Burritos – Build your own dairy-free burrito, bowl, or tacos with their easy to follow allergen chart. They have abundant dairy-free options, including most proteins, bases, and toppings. But use caution; there are a few dairy surprises, like their fish, house sauce, and one of their salsas. But, at last check, the churros were made without milk!

    Santa Claus

    • Holiday World – They have allergen menus and options at Jungle Jake’s, Santa’s Merry Marketplace, and Safari Pizza in the park. Many of the allergy-friendly options are gluten-free.

    Schererville

    • Bakers Square – This is a homestyle bakery and cafe, with milk and butter galore (sorry, all of their pies contain milk!). But they offer a very detailed allergen menu that lets you custom order omelettes, egg breakfasts, salads, and sandwiches (most of their breads are dairy-free). They also have a few dairy-free entrees, like chicken tenders. They also have a “gluten sensitive” menu for gluten-free guests.
    • Buffalo Wild Wings – This is a saucy spot for dairy-free wing fans! See our Buffalo Wild Wings Dairy-Free Menu Guide for details.
    • Tomato Bar – This popular pizzeria has a generously-sized vegan menu for all of their locations, offer dairy-free cheese, and can make many more dishes dairy-free on request. They reportedly source Udi’s for their gluten-free options, which is dairy-free, but not vegan (contains eggs).

    South Bend

    • Challah at the Irish Lady ⭐️ – You can find this bread maker at the local farmer’s market. She makes fresh dairy-free, egg-free, vegan, and pareve bread in a kosher kitchen.
    • Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh – This is a build-your-own pita, rice bowl, wrap, salad, gyro, or plate restaurant. 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.
    • 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.
    • Pinellia Vegan Asian Restaurant ⭐️ – Thanks to Erin for recommending this restaurant. Their menu is expansive and has spins on traditional Chinese and Japanese dishes plus some fusion options.
    • Purely Pressed – At last check, their smoothie and smoothie bowl menu was dairy-free, down to the plant-based proteins. They also have salads, soups, and coffee drinks, but do use dairy in some items.
    • Whistle Stop Ice Cream Shop – You might have to hunt for this hidden shop, but once you find it, they promise to have one dairy-free house-made flavor daily. When we checked, it was peanut butter oreo made with coconut milk.

    Speedway

    Terre Haute

    • Azzip Pizza – This fledgling pizza chain offers a build-your-own pizza with Violife vegan cheese as an option. They offer three dairy-free crust options (including gluten-free), a handful of dairy-free sauces (including pesto), and a petite selection of toppings (including vegan sausage). They have a detailed allergen chart 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.
    • MOD Pizza – You’ll find a plethora of options (including vegan cheese) at this build-your-own pizza chain. See our MOD Pizza Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.
    • Oy Vey Jewish Bakery and Delicatessen ⭐️ – I love seeing these words “We are 100% dairy free facility.” This is a kosher meat restaurant, but they also have a big vegan menu. They serve breakfast all day, and have a big selection of deli sandwiches, salads, burgers, and Israeli eats.

    Valparaiso

    • Parlor Doughnuts – They offer a vegan / gluten-free doughnut with different custom glazes. All of their shakes can also be made dairy free. Plus, they have a full coffee bar and some other breakfast goods.
    • Roots Market Café – They blend healthy smoothies and smoothie bowls, but also serve vegetarian bowls, wraps, and salads with many vegan options. And they have a gluten-free bakery on site, which typically has at least one vegan treat available, and sometimes additional dairy-free options.
    • Tomato Bar – This casual beer and pizza joint has three locations in Indiana – all with ample dairy-free options. They have a vegan menu, a gluten-free menu (we’ve been told they use Udi’s for crust and bread alternatives), and many more salads, appetizers, pizzas, and calzones that can be served dairy free. They aren’t strangers to the cheeseless pizza, but also offer dairy-free cheese alternative.

    Westfield

    • 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.
    • Saladworks – Pretty much their entire menu contains dairy, but they offer an interactive allergen menu that 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.

    West Lafayette

    • 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.
    • Saladworks – Pretty much their entire menu contains dairy, but they offer an interactive allergen menu that 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.
    • 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.

    Zionsville

    • Ali’i Poke ⭐️ – Their Hawaiian poke menu is almost completely dairy free. They said just to skip the honey wasabi sauce and the mango sweet coconut rice side, which both contain milk.
    • Fundae’s – This ice cream shop serves a variety of dairy-free, soy-free flavors, and they also have some Italian ices.
    • Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh – This is a build-your-own pita, rice bowl, wrap, salad, gyro, or plate restaurant. 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.
    • Zionsville Pizzeria – Thanks to Megan for letting us know they have vegan cheese alternative available. They also have vegan sausage, and most pizzas can be custom ordered without dairy.

    Dairy-Free Indiana: Recommended Restaurants & Shops with vegan and gluten-free optionsPhoto from Rainbow Bakery in Bloomington, Indiana

    Restaurant & Grocery Chains found throughout Indiana

    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.

    Dairy-Free Indiana: Recommended Restaurants & Shops with vegan and gluten-free optionsPhoto from Joella’s in Bloomington, Carmel, Clarksville, and Indianapolis, Indiana

    Local Dairy-Free Food & Drink Producers in Indiana

    These dairy-free friendly companies don’t have their own retail location, but are in Indiana. 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!

    • Bee Free – This is a local gluten-free bakery turned paleo snack producer. They make Warrior Mix nut and seed blends, which are also dairy-free and honey-sweetened.
    • Enjoy Life Foods – Their corporate headquarters is in Illinois, but their dedicated allergy-friendly facility is in Jeffersonville, Indiana! So you’re sure to see many of their snacks and sweets at stores in the local area.

    Dairy-Free Indiana: Recommended Restaurants & Shops with vegan and gluten-free optionsPhoto from Soul Juice in Bloomington, Indiana

    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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    6 Comments

    1. Erin on

      Thank you for the list! Here are some great places in Mishawaka to add:
      1. Pinellias – completely vegan Asian restaurant
      2. Bowl of Pho – has vegan pho and things are clearly labeled on their menu
      3. Vanilla Bean – has at least 1 or 2 vegan ice cream flavor a day

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    2. Mike on

      Great list, thank you….Diavola is a pizza place in Indianapolis and they have vegan cheese option. It’s the only pizza i’ve had since i was diagnosed with EoE 2 years ago. Highly recommend.

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