Ultimate Vegan Summer Guide | VegNews

Summer is here and so is the ultimate VegNews guide to summer! We break down the tastiest vegan burgers and hot dogs, all the best eats for your cookouts and barbecues, the creamiest dairy-free ice cream, and so many more delicious must-eat summer treats. Plus: the best in reef-safe and cruelty-free sunscreen, sustainable swimsuits made from upcycled materials, eco sandals, sneakers and so much more.

The VegNews Guide to Vegan Beer The VegNews Guide to Vegan Beer

by Aruka Sanchir | February 9, 2025

The 5 Top Veggie Burger Picks From a Nutritionist The 5 Top Veggie Burger Picks From a Nutritionist

by Charlotte Pointing

The A-to-Z Dairy-Free Ice Cream Guide: Flavors, Shops, and Trends You Need to Know The A-to-Z Dairy-Free Ice Cream Guide: Flavors, Shops, and Trends You Need to Know

by VegNews Editors

Universal Studios Orlando Is the Place to Go for Great Rides and Even Greater Vegan Food Universal Studios Orlando Is the Place to Go for Great Rides and Even Greater Vegan Food

by Tanya Flink and Charlotte Pointing

Don’t Go on Vacation Without These 7 Vegan Essentials Don’t Go on Vacation Without These 7 Vegan Essentials

by Aurelia d'Andrea

Vegan Food Near Me: These Are the Best Dairy-Free Milkshakes in the US Vegan Food Near Me: These Are the Best Dairy-Free Milkshakes in the US

by Tanya Flink

The Best Vegan Restaurants in the World, According to a Travel Expert The Best Vegan Restaurants in the World, According to a Travel Expert

by Gregory Dicum

7 Must-Visit Beach Towns for Sun, Sand, Surf, and Delicious Vegan Food 7 Must-Visit Beach Towns for Sun, Sand, Surf, and Delicious Vegan Food

by Aruka Sanchir

Make Delicious Frozen Desserts With These Easy Home Ice Cream Makers Make Delicious Frozen Desserts With These Easy Home Ice Cream Makers

by Charlotte Pointing

Summer Sips at Peet’s: Your Guide to the Chain’s Most Refreshing Vegan Drink Options Summer Sips at Peet’s: Your Guide to the Chain’s Most Refreshing Vegan Drink Options

by Tanya Flink

Cool Down With These 10 Delicious, Dairy-Free Ice Cream Sandwiches Cool Down With These 10 Delicious, Dairy-Free Ice Cream Sandwiches

by Kat Smith and Tanya Flink

The Best Tortilla Chips for Salsa, Guac, Queso, or Straight Out of the Bag The Best Tortilla Chips for Salsa, Guac, Queso, or Straight Out of the Bag

by Charlotte Pointing

The Best Dairy-Free Oat Milk Ice Cream: From Ben & Jerry’s to Oatly The Best Dairy-Free Oat Milk Ice Cream: From Ben & Jerry’s to Oatly

by Tanya Flink

Where to Find the Best Dairy-Free Gelato in the US Where to Find the Best Dairy-Free Gelato in the US

by Charlotte Pointing

Where to Find Creamy, Delicious Dairy-Free Soft-Serve Ice Cream in the US Where to Find Creamy, Delicious Dairy-Free Soft-Serve Ice Cream in the US

by Charlotte Pointing

Juicy, Sweet, and Full of Flavor: The Best Summer Fruit (Plus Recipes!) Juicy, Sweet, and Full of Flavor: The Best Summer Fruit (Plus Recipes!)

by Charlotte Pointing

12 Non-Dairy Frozen Desserts to Try This Summer 12 Non-Dairy Frozen Desserts to Try This Summer

by Michelle Schaefer

What to Feast on at Smorgasburg NYC: Vegan Tacos, Bao Buns, and So Much More What to Feast on at Smorgasburg NYC: Vegan Tacos, Bao Buns, and So Much More

by Kat Smith

Where to Find Vegan Food at Universal Studios Hollywood, From Butterbeer to Burgers Where to Find Vegan Food at Universal Studios Hollywood, From Butterbeer to Burgers

by Tanya Flink and Charlotte Pointing

Vegan Food Near Me: London’s Best Restaurants Vegan Food Near Me: London’s Best Restaurants

by Charlotte Pointing

10 Vegan Recipes for Fourth of July You Need to Make Now 10 Vegan Recipes for Fourth of July You Need to Make Now

by Sarah McLaughlin

Make the Most out of Peach Season With These 8 Summer-Ready Recipes Make the Most out of Peach Season With These 8 Summer-Ready Recipes

by Charlotte Pointing

48 Ice Cream Shops Serving Up the Best Dairy-Free Cones and Cups 48 Ice Cream Shops Serving Up the Best Dairy-Free Cones and Cups

by Charlotte Pointing, Sarah McLaughlin & Tanya Flink

7 Vegan S’mores You Can Make Inside 7 Vegan S’mores You Can Make Inside

by Tanya Flink

12 Summer Salads Perfect for Your Next Cookout 12 Summer Salads Perfect for Your Next Cookout

by Kat Smith

The Best Bean Salads to Make All Summer Long The Best Bean Salads to Make All Summer Long

by Charlotte Pointing

Move Over Ketchup: 9 New Tasty Ways to Top Your Burger from Almond Butter to Kimchi Move Over Ketchup: 9 New Tasty Ways to Top Your Burger from Almond Butter to Kimchi

by Tanya Flink

S’mores and More: The Best Vegan Marshmallows S’mores and More: The Best Vegan Marshmallows

by Charlotte Pointing

How to Master the Art of Crudité How to Master the Art of Crudité

by Charlotte Pointing

Fashion + Beauty

Dive Into the 10 Best Sustainable Vegan Swimwear Brands Dive Into the 10 Best Sustainable Vegan Swimwear Brands

by Tanya Flink

The Comfiest Vegan Birkenstocks to Wear This Summer The Comfiest Vegan Birkenstocks to Wear This Summer

by Kat Smith

Vegan Restaurants Near Me: The Best Places for Plant-Based Food in San Francisco Vegan Restaurants Near Me: The Best Places for Plant-Based Food in San Francisco

by Charlotte Pointing

The 8 Must-Make Pies for Summer, From Corn Chip to Banoffee The 8 Must-Make Pies for Summer, From Corn Chip to Banoffee

by Charlotte Pointing

What to Order at Jamba, From Vegan Smoothies to Açaí Bowls What to Order at Jamba, From Vegan Smoothies to Açaí Bowls

by Sarah McLaughlin

11 Best Summer Vegetables to Cook Right Now Plus Recipes to Try 11 Best Summer Vegetables to Cook Right Now Plus Recipes to Try

by Tanya Flink

Here’s What to Buy and Cook This Summer: From Corn Gazpacho to Cheesy Summer Squash Here’s What to Buy and Cook This Summer: From Corn Gazpacho to Cheesy Summer Squash

by Charlotte Pointing

17 Non-Toxic and Cruelty-Free Sunscreens 17 Non-Toxic and Cruelty-Free Sunscreens

by Charlotte Pointing

20 Ben & Jerry’s Dairy-Free Ice Cream Flavors Ranked 20 Ben & Jerry’s Dairy-Free Ice Cream Flavors Ranked

by Tanya Flink

These 12 Recipes Will Help You Make The Best Potato Salad Ever These 12 Recipes Will Help You Make The Best Potato Salad Ever

by Charlotte Pointing

9 Essential Picnic Foods: From Deli Salads to Desserts 9 Essential Picnic Foods: From Deli Salads to Desserts

by Tanya Flink

How to Grow Your Own Herbs This Summer And the Best Ways to Eat Them How to Grow Your Own Herbs This Summer And the Best Ways to Eat Them

by Charlotte Pointing

Think Fruit Salad Is Boring? You’re Just Doing Them Wrong—Try These 8 Recipes Instead Think Fruit Salad Is Boring? You’re Just Doing Them Wrong—Try These 8 Recipes Instead

by Charlotte Pointing

Where to Find the Best Vegan Food in Rome Where to Find the Best Vegan Food in Rome

by Charlotte Pointing

8 Fun Popsicle Molds for Yummy Frozen Summer Treats 8 Fun Popsicle Molds for Yummy Frozen Summer Treats

by Charlotte Pointing

To Grill or to Boil? What’s the Best Way to Cook Corn on the Cob? To Grill or to Boil? What’s the Best Way to Cook Corn on the Cob?

by Charlotte Pointing

8 Bottled Vegan Salad Dressings You Have to Try, Plus 7 Easy-to-Make Recipes 8 Bottled Vegan Salad Dressings You Have to Try, Plus 7 Easy-to-Make Recipes

by Tanya Flink

How to Pair Beer With Spicy Food How to Pair Beer With Spicy Food

by Charlotte Pointing

Mumbai’s Incredible Food Scene is a Glimpse Into India’s Sustainable Food Future Mumbai’s Incredible Food Scene is a Glimpse Into India’s Sustainable Food Future

by Margot Bigg

10 Vegan Lemon Desserts Perfect for Summer 10 Vegan Lemon Desserts Perfect for Summer

by Charlotte Pointing

How to Grill a Pizza on Your Barbecue (With Tips From Jamie Oliver) How to Grill a Pizza on Your Barbecue (With Tips From Jamie Oliver)

by Charlotte Pointing

These 10 Vegan Breakfast Recipes are Perfect for Summer These 10 Vegan Breakfast Recipes are Perfect for Summer

by Charlotte Pointing

How to Be a Responsible Drinker and Still Have Fun How to Be a Responsible Drinker and Still Have Fun

by Taylor Wolfram

The VegNews Guide to Vegan Wine The VegNews Guide to Vegan Wine

by Sarah McLaughlin

This is Officially the Best Way to Store Tomatoes This is Officially the Best Way to Store Tomatoes

by Charlotte Pointing

23 Creative Ways to Use Avocado, From Cakes to Ice Cream 23 Creative Ways to Use Avocado, From Cakes to Ice Cream

by Tanya Flink

The Best Nutrient-Packed Sandwiches for Hiking The Best Nutrient-Packed Sandwiches for Hiking

by Charlotte Pointing

9 Meaty, Meat-Free Burgers Perfect for All of Your Summer Grilling 9 Meaty, Meat-Free Burgers Perfect for All of Your Summer Grilling

by Kat Smith

You’d Never Know These 7 Hot Dogs Are 100 Percent Meat-Free You’d Never Know These 7 Hot Dogs Are 100 Percent Meat-Free

by Kat Smith

The Best 11 Barbecue Sauces That Aren’t Just for Grilling The Best 11 Barbecue Sauces That Aren’t Just for Grilling

by Kat Smith

How to Make Lemonade 7 Ways, and the Best Sugar to Use How to Make Lemonade 7 Ways, and the Best Sugar to Use

by Charlotte Pointing

These 15 Meatless, Dairy-Free Barbecue Sides Are Next Level These 15 Meatless, Dairy-Free Barbecue Sides Are Next Level

by Charlotte Pointing

How to Cook With Beer: 9 Must-Try Recipes How to Cook With Beer: 9 Must-Try Recipes

by Tanya Flink

Get Barbecue Ready With These 10 Meat-Free Ribs, Kebabs, and Pulled Pork Options Get Barbecue Ready With These 10 Meat-Free Ribs, Kebabs, and Pulled Pork Options

by Kat Smith

An Ice Box Cake Is Easy to Make and Delicious. Here’s How to Make This Retro Dessert An Ice Box Cake Is Easy to Make and Delicious. Here’s How to Make This Retro Dessert

by Tanya Flink

Health + Wellness

How Do You Pronounce It, Anyway: Açaí, the Ultimate Smoothie Bowl Ingredient How Do You Pronounce It, Anyway: Açaí, the Ultimate Smoothie Bowl Ingredient

by Charlotte Pointing

Where to Find the Best Vegan Brunch in Los Angeles Where to Find the Best Vegan Brunch in Los Angeles

by Sarah McLaughlin

20 Juicy Meatless Burgers That Beat a Big Mac Every Time 20 Juicy Meatless Burgers That Beat a Big Mac Every Time

by Tanya Flink and Charlotte Pointing

To Reap the Benefits of Cherry Season, Be Like Oprah, Martha, and Bobby Flay To Reap the Benefits of Cherry Season, Be Like Oprah, Martha, and Bobby Flay

by Anna Starostinetskaya

20 Luxury Resorts Where You Can Relax, Indulge, and Eat to Your Heart’s Content, From Greece to Costa Rica 20 Luxury Resorts Where You Can Relax, Indulge, and Eat to Your Heart’s Content, From Greece to Costa Rica

by Tanya Flink

15 Must-Try Restaurants in Orange County, From the Best Dairy-Free Milkshakes to Fish-Free Sushi 15 Must-Try Restaurants in Orange County, From the Best Dairy-Free Milkshakes to Fish-Free Sushi

by Tanya Flink

Meet the Women Who Made This Vegan Ice Cream Shop a Hollywood Favorite Meet the Women Who Made This Vegan Ice Cream Shop a Hollywood Favorite

by Tanya Flink

11 Must-Try Restaurants in Europe, From Athens’ Vegan Beat to Kraków’s Krowarzywa 11 Must-Try Restaurants in Europe, From Athens’ Vegan Beat to Kraków’s Krowarzywa

by Charlotte Pointing

10 Fruity, Bubbly, Funky Drinks Perfect for Summer: From THC Tonics to Aguas Frescas 10 Fruity, Bubbly, Funky Drinks Perfect for Summer: From THC Tonics to Aguas Frescas

by Jocelyn Martinez

Exploring Barcelona’s Best Restaurants: From Plant-Based Doughnuts to Fish-Free Sushi Exploring Barcelona’s Best Restaurants: From Plant-Based Doughnuts to Fish-Free Sushi

by Gregory Dicum

16 Best Hotels in America With Vegan Options 16 Best Hotels in America With Vegan Options

by Sarah McLaughlin and Karen Asp

Yes, You Should Travel the World for These 7 Vegan Desserts
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by VegNews Editors

Get Your Fill in Philly: 13 Must-Visit Vegan Restaurants in Philadelphia Get Your Fill in Philly: 13 Must-Visit Vegan Restaurants in Philadelphia

by Sarah McLaughlin

The Plant-Forward Guide to Traveling the Amalfi Coast The Plant-Forward Guide to Traveling the Amalfi Coast

by Robin Raven

These 11 Airlines Are Serving Restaurant-Worthy Vegan Inflight Meals These 11 Airlines Are Serving Restaurant-Worthy Vegan Inflight Meals

by Karen Asp

The Ultimate Guide to Vegan Camping The Ultimate Guide to Vegan Camping

by Sarah McLaughlin

The Essential Vegan Guide to Starbucks Summer Drinks The Essential Vegan Guide to Starbucks Summer Drinks

by Tanya Flink

The Votes Are In. What is the Best Vegan Ice Cream in America? The Votes Are In. What is the Best Vegan Ice Cream in America?

by VegNews Editors

How to Pack the Perfect Vegan Beach Bag How to Pack the Perfect Vegan Beach Bag

by Anna Starostinetskaya