The FARM BuzzYou are on the go and need a quick bite to eat, but you do not want to hold up the line while you search the fast-food menu for vegan options. This is a problem every busy vegan faces. It takes a lot of time to peruse a menu and formulate the best way to create a 100% plant-based meal when you are at an establishment that usually focuses on foods containing animal-derived products. It can be daunting and frustrating, to say the least. To make ordering vegan a little faster and easier, we have compiled a quick, alphabetical list of the best vegan options at a selection of popular franchises. Keep reading and check back often for updates.
Blaze Pizza
Build Your Own Pizza
Choose classic dough, gluten-free dough, or high-rise dough. Each is vegan. Add Red Sauce or Spicy Red Sauce, then top with vegan cheese, Spicy Chorizo, and tons of veggies.
There are a few options at Burger King, check out our full guide here: Eating Vegan at Burger King in the USA
Burger King Breakfast
French Toast Sticks with Maple Syrup
Order this vegan-as-is treat for a quick breakfast.
BK Lunch
Impossible Whopper
Order with no mayo and a side of fries for a delicious and filling lunch.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Build-your-own Burrito, Burrito Bowl, Taco, or Salad
Select pinto or black beans, cilantro-lime rice, fajita veggies, and guacamole. Next, choose from one of four salsas: Fresh Tomato salsa, Roasted Chili-Corn Salsa, Tomatillo-Green Chili Salsa, or Tomatillo-Red Chili Salsa. Add Sofritas for a spicy, plant-based protein. Skip the Chipotle-Honey Vinaigrette, sour cream, cheese, and queso blanco.
It is easy to customize/veganize your meal at Del Taco. They offer a variety of vegetables and plant-based options. Here is our pick.
Del Taco
8 Layer Veggie Burrito
This ½ lb burrito features beans, cilantro lime rice, house-made guacamole, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and red sauce in a warm flour tortilla. Order it with no cheese or sour cream.
Crunchtada Tostada
Order this crunchy corn shell topped with beans, Salsa Casera, and shredded lettuce, minus the cheese.
Domino’s Pizza
Build Your Own Pizza
Select the thin crust. It is the only dairy- and egg-free option. Add the Robust Inspired Tomato Sauce and load up on the veggies. Then select your dipping sauces. Garlic, Hot Buffalo, Marinara, and Sweet Mango Habanero dipping cups are all vegan.
Build Your Own Pasta
The penne pasta base is vegan. Just add the Robust Inspired Tomato Sauce and up to three veggies.
Dunkin’ Donuts
Braided Apple Pie
This warm and flaky apple-filled hand pie is accidentally vegan and delicious.
Panda Express
Eggplant Tofu
Some Panda Express locations offer a tasty Eggplant Tofu. Try it with a Vegetable Spring Roll and a side of Chow Mein. Throw in a sweet Apple Pie Roll for dessert.
Panera Bread
Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich
It is easy to make this sandwich vegan. Just remove the feta and select one of Panera’s vegan breads. Choose from Artisan Ciabatta, Black Pepper Focaccia, Country Rustic Sourdough, French Baguette, Sourdough Bread Bowl, or Whole Grain Lavash Wrap.
Pizza Hut
Build Your Own Pizza
Select Thin ‘N Crispy or Hand-tossed crust. Add pizza sauce and your desired veggies. Skip the cheese. Try barbecue, buffalo, or marinara dipping sauces for added flavor.
QDOBA
Fajita Veggie Post-Workout Bowl
This filling bowl comes with guacamole, fajita veggies, pico de gallo, chile corn salsa, and salsa verde. You can remove any of these ingredients if you like. Choose Cilantro-lime rice, Seasoned Brown Rice, a mix of the two, or no rice, then add Black Beans, Pinto Beans, a blend of the two, or no beans.
Shake Shack
Veggie Shack
This tasty burger patty is made with mushrooms, sweet potatoes, carrots, farro, and quinoa. Order with no cheese, crispy onions, or Shack Sauce. You can also order this as a lettuce wrap. Try a non-dairy chocolate frozen custard or vegan milkshake for dessert.
Subway
Veggie Delite
Choose Artisan Italian (white), 9-Grain Wheat, Hearty Multigrain, Artisan Flatbread, or Sourdough bread. Add all the veggies. Top it with BBQ sauce, Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Sauce, oil, red wine vinegar, yellow mustard, or Sweet Onion Teriyaki sauce. Add a dairy-free bag of chips, and you are good to go.
To find more vegan-friendly options at Subway check out our previous post, The Ultimate Guide to Eating Vegan at Subway.
Ordering vegan at Taco Bell is usually easy. Simply skip the cheese, sour cream, and ranch sauce. Get pico de gallo instead. Add potatoes or black beans instead of meat. Here are our selections. The FARM Buzz has a full guide on eating at Taco Bell here: Ultimate Vegan Guide to Taco Bell
Taco Bell
Black Bean Crunchwrap Supreme
Order with no sour cream or nacho cheese.
Veggie Bowl, Beans and Rice, and Cinnamon Twists
Each of these is vegan as-is for easy ordering.
White Castle
The Impossible Slider
The same taste as a traditional White Castle Slider, but with an Impossible Meat burger patty. Order it with no cheese and a side of fries.
Things to Consider When Choosing a Vegan Restaurant Meal
Health
Fast food is not always the healthiest option, but we all know that is not the reason we choose it. We are busy, and it is quick and easy. Try to maintain a balance of fast-food vs healthier options for your health. Check out some of our tasty recipe articles for those days when you would rather prepare something at home. Packing in Healthy Protein on a Vegan Diet, 10 Reasons To Go Vegan For Your Health
Cross-Contamination
It is important to remember that none of these restaurants is exclusively vegan. They all serve non-vegan foods that are prepared in the same kitchen as the vegan options, so cross-contamination is a possibility. Avoid these restaurants if this presents a problem for you.
Price
You may also notice that plant-based options tend to cost more than non-vegan selections. This is a sad fact that will remain true until plant-based options are as mainstream as meat products. Companies often pay more for plant-based ingredients, and they pass that upcharge on to consumers.
Did your favorite fast-food restaurant make the list? Tell us what restaurants you would like to know about and share your favorite on-the-go vegan selections in the comments. Check back regularly for updates and additions.
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