Veganuary 2025 is making waves in the DMV area with an array of special vegan menu items and engaging events to inspire the community toward plant-based eating throughout January.
Veganuary, the global movement inspiring millions to embrace plant-based eating during January and beyond, is gaining momentum across the DC area and nationwide. With more events and participating businesses than ever before, Veganuary 2025 promises to be bigger and better.
DMV Veganuary Restaurant Specials
Businesses around the world are upping their vegan game for Veganuary, and the DMV is no exception. This year, over 2,100 new vegan products and menu options have launched globally, and local favorites are joining in the fun. Here are some DMV Veganuary restaurant specials:
- Ben’s Chili Bowl: Enjoy discounts on their vegan menu all month.
- Buddy’s DC: Savor 10% off their featured Vegan Mac, made with cashew cream, portobello, and truffle dust.
- Commonwealth Indian: Get 10% off all vegan dishes in January.
- Dacha Beer Garden: Try new vegan items like the Warm Glow Bowl and Corn Riblets at both locations.
- Gregorys Coffee: Enjoy their vegan chocolate croissant and no extra charge for non-dairy milks.
- HipCityVeg: Take the HipCityVeganuary Challenge and earn a free burger in February.
- Imperfecto: Indulge in a special vegan tasting menu.
- &pizza: Discounted vegan pizzas and free pizza giveaways with NUMU cheese.
- Pitango Gelato: Treat yourself to their new Vegan Coconut Gelato and Chocolate Sorbet.
- PLNT Burger: Check out their new Chik'N Sandwiches and special app offers.
- RASA: Try the Spiced Cauliflower + Quinoa Bowl with a $3 discount.
- Rush Bowls: Enjoy the Detox Bowl promotion with app code VEGANUARY.
- Taco Bamba: Relish the Shroomy Shroom Shroom taco all month.
Check out the full list of participating restaurants here.
DMV Veganuary Events
The Veg Society of DC (VSDC) is leading the charge with a series of Veganuary events, starting with a kickoff at DC Vegan. Upcoming highlights include:
- Jan. 10: Lunch with Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass
- Jan. 11: Lunch & Learn on boosting immunity
- Jan. 11: Family Storytime at Rosie’s Sanctuary
- Jan. 12: Dinner at Sunflower Restaurant
- Jan. 14: Veganuary celebration at Ben’s Chili Bowl
- Jan. 15: Plant-based diet exploration event
- Jan. 16: &pizza Veganuary party
- Jan. 18: Volunteer Day at Rosie’s Farm Sanctuary
- Jan. 19: Hike at Burke Lake Park
- Jan. 26: VSDC Potluck
Workplace Involvement
Over 40 US employers are joining the Veganuary Workplace Challenge, encouraging employees to go vegan for 31 days. Notable participants include EY and LUSH.
Amy Brachio, Global Vice Chair of Sustainability at EY, said, “We’re excited to be on board with Veganuary again. What a fantastic way to empower EY people to consider a plant-based diet and help in building a better, and more sustainable, working world. The transition to net zero is about big and small changes; considering meat- and dairy-free is one of the ways our individual choices can make a difference. I’m looking forward to the challenge."
Celebrity Encouragement
Celebrities like Woody Harrelson and Olympic rower Imogen Grant are championing Veganuary. Harrelson’s Creamy Potato Leek Soup recipe is featured in the Veganuary Celebrity eCookbook, free for participants.
Grant said, “Eating vegan or reducing meat and dairy consumption is the single biggest personal impact we can make on our emissions. I had been vegan for 18 months leading up to the Paris Olympics and had PBs on the rowing machine and in the gym. Veganuary is a great way to start—that’s how I did!"
Join Veganuary today! Sign up at Veganuary.com for free resources, including meal plans, recipes, and daily tips to make your plant-based journey a success.
