Eating a plant-based diet on campus is easier when you know where to look. From breakfast and customizable bowls to sandwiches and international cuisine, IU Dining offers plant-based choices throughout campus.
Your 2026-27 vegan and veggie guide to campus
Start your day with a plant-based breakfast
At Scratch Cafe in McNutt and Forest and Scratch Table in Wright, breakfast is served until noon during the week. New this academic year, McNutt, Forest, and Wright will serve weekend brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, with additional options (such as chicken and waffles and breakfast burritos, depending on the location).
Vegan breakfast staples include:
- Cereal with plant-based milk
- Fresh fruit
- Coconut-based yogurt with allergen-free granola
- Breakfast potatoes
- Bagels or toast with jam
- Hot oatmeal with fruit and granola
- Vegan smoothies of the day at Free From IX in McNutt and Worry Free stations in Forest and Wright
- Plant-based eggs by request at Wright
Vegetarian options also include scrambled eggs, pancakes, waffles, French toast, pastries, mini muffins, and customizable Greek yogurt parfaits.
At Free From IX in McNutt, look for avocado toast, vegan hot cakes, and vegan French toast.
Dietitian tip: IU Dining Registered Dietitian Lauren Bartholomew recommends chia seed pudding or overnight oats with Uproot Oat Milk, berries, and granola for extra fiber and crunch. Look for these options at Worry Free in Forest.
Build a vegan or vegetarian lunch or dinner
IU's All You Care to Eat dining halls in McNutt, Forest, and Wright make it easy to customize a plant-based meal.
Try:
- Mediterranean bowls: Build your own at the Mediterranean Bar in McNutt or Forest or Worry Free in Wright. Vegan flatbread is also available.
- Stir-fry: Pair tofu and rice with vegetables at Spice Road.
- Burritos and bowls: Build a black bean burrito or bowl with yellow rice and toppings at Caliente in Forest.
- Sandwiches and wraps: Choose vegetables, hummus, and vegan chickpea salad at The Clubhouse in Forest, McNutt, and Wright.
- Plant-based burgers: Try the Chipotle Black Bean Burger at Stone Grill in Forest, Wright, and McNutt.
- Pasta: Customize pasta with vegetables and vegan cheese at Worry Free in Forest.
Add toppings and protein from Medley, including chickpeas, hummus, beans, tofu, and cottage cheese for vegetarian diners.
Find more plant-based meals around campus
Need something between classes or a combo meal? Try these options:
- Bookmarket Eatery: Get a smoothie or açaí bowl from Blenz Bowls or the Vegan Shawarma Cauliflower Wrap from The Meltdown.
- Yalla: Customize a Mediterranean bowl or pita with falafel and vegetables at the Kelley Godfrey Center.
- Sushi King: Build a poke bowl with tofu and vegetables at Hodge Hall Cafe.
Explore international flavors at The Globe
The Globe features rotating international cuisine from Bloomington restaurants, including vegan and vegetarian dishes.
Find The Globe at the Indiana Memorial Union, Bookmarket Eatery, and Eigenmann Hall.
Find your next vegan or vegetarian meal
Check NutriSlice and NetNutrition for current locations, hours, menus, ingredients, and available options before you visit.
Have a plant-based meal you'd like to see on campus? Contact IU Dining's registered dietitians at nutrinfo@iu.edu with suggestions or questions about vegan and vegetarian dining.