Vegetarian and Vegan Fast Food Options
Best meatless order by chain
| Chain | Vegetarian pick | Vegan notes |
| Culver's | Harvest Veggie Burger (at participating locations), cheese curds, custard | Veggie patty yes; bun and toppings need checking |
| Five Guys | Veggie Sandwich or grilled cheese, fries | Fries are vegan, cooked in peanut oil (skip with a peanut allergy) |
| Jersey Mike's | #14 Veggie sub, Portabella Cheese Steak | Skip cheese and mayo for a vegan sub |
| Jimmy John's | Veggie sub or Veggie Unwich | Order without cheese and mayo |
| Little Caesars | Cheese or veggie pizza, Crazy Bread | Cheese-free pizza is possible on request |
| Chick-fil-A | Waffle fries, fruit cup, side salads | Fries are cooked in a dedicated canola fryer |
| Dairy Queen | Fries, onion rings, and the treat menu | Soft serve contains dairy, so treats are not vegan |
| Dutch Bros | Any drink | Plant milks swap in easily, but some syrups contain dairy, so ask |
| Wingstop | Seasoned fries, Cajun corn | Sides share fryers with chicken at most stores |
| Raising Cane's | Texas toast, coleslaw, fries | Very limited; no meatless entree at all |
| Whataburger | Breakfast items, fries, salads without meat | Build-your-own works; no veggie patty |
What to know before ordering
Two things trip people up. First, shared fryers: at most chains the fries share oil with chicken, so strict vegetarians should ask. Chick-fil-A (dedicated canola fryer for waffle fries) and Five Guys (everything fried in peanut oil, no meat in the fryers) are the safe picks. Second, hidden animal ingredients: creamy sauces contain egg, and soft serve contains dairy, so vegan orders should skip both.
For calorie counts on these picks, see each chain's calories page, like Chick-fil-A calories or Five Guys calories, and our healthiest fast food guide for lighter builds.
FAQ
Which fast food has the best vegetarian options?
Culver's (Harvest Veggie Burger, where offered), Five Guys (Veggie Sandwich and grilled cheese) and the sub shops Jersey Mike's and Jimmy John's (meatless subs) have real vegetarian entrees. Most other chains only offer sides and salads.
Are fast food french fries vegan?
Sometimes. Five Guys fries are vegan and cooked in peanut oil with nothing else in the fryer, and Chick-fil-A waffle fries use a dedicated canola fryer. At most other chains, fries share a fryer with chicken, which matters to strict vegans.
What can a vegan order at fast food chains?
Fries and sides where the fryer is meat-free, veggie subs without cheese and mayo, cheese-free pizza on request, fruit cups and side salads without dairy dressing, and coffee or energy drinks made with plant milk at Dutch Bros.