Fast food joints are embracing the plant-based trend, often without much fanfare. Surprising to some, more and more popular chains are offering vegan-friendly options, making it easier than ever to enjoy a quick meal without animal products.
Here are 18 well-known fast-food restaurants where you can now find solid vegan choices, perfect for anyone curious or committed to plant-based eating.
1. Burger King
The Impossible Whopper is a game-changer—just ask for it without mayo to keep it fully vegan. Add fries or apple slices for a solid plant-based meal on the go.
It’s fast, filling, and surprisingly close to the real thing.
2. Chipotle
Chipotle makes it easy to build your own vegan bowl, burrito, or salad. Their Sofritas—spiced tofu crumbles—are packed with flavor, and the guac is always a win.
Everything’s customizable, so you can load up on beans, rice, veggies, and salsa however you like.
3. Taco Bell
aco Bell’s “Veggie Cravings” menu is full of plant-based potential. Swap out meat for black beans or refried beans, and skip the cheese or sour cream for a vegan-friendly taco, burrito, or Crunchwrap.
You can even customize online with their “Veggie Mode” filter—super easy and tasty.
4. Starbucks
Beyond the coffee, Starbucks has added several vegan options over the years. Try their non-dairy milks (like oat, soy, almond) with your drink, and look for the chickpea protein box or avocado spread with bagels.
Some locations even carry Impossible breakfast sandwiches—just remove the egg and cheese.
5. Subway
Subway offers the Veggie Delite and plant-based protein options at select locations. Pile it high with veggies, mustard, and Italian bread (which is vegan-friendly).
It’s a build-your-own sandwich situation that can be surprisingly satisfying with the right mix.
6. Carl’s Jr. / Hardee’s
They serve the Beyond Famous Star burger—just ask for no mayo or cheese to make it fully vegan. Their fries and hash rounds are vegan too.
A solid stop if you’re craving a fast-food burger without the meat.
7. Panda Express
Panda Express added plant-based Beyond Orange Chicken at some locations and brought back its eggplant tofu dish in others. Plus, white rice, brown rice, super greens, and veggie spring rolls are vegan-friendly.
It’s a great option when you want something warm, saucy, and satisfying.
8. Shake Shack
Shake Shack introduced their Veggie Shack burger, made with mushrooms, grains, and herbs. It’s not fully vegan by default—so ask to remove cheese and mayo—but the base patty is plant-based.
Their crinkle-cut fries? Totally vegan and always delicious.
9. Dunkin’
Dunkin’ offers oat, almond, and coconut milk for lattes and cold brews. Some locations also carry the Beyond Sausage breakfast sandwich—order it without egg and cheese for a vegan version.
Their hash browns are a must—crispy, golden, and vegan-approved.
10. Pizza Hut
Order a thin crust pizza with no cheese, and load it up with veggie toppings like mushrooms, banana peppers, and olives. Their marinara sauce and Thin ’N Crispy crust are vegan.
It’s simple but satisfying—and you won’t miss the cheese.
11. Del Taco
Del Taco has Beyond Tacos and burritos that can be made vegan by removing cheese and sour cream. Their seasoned Beyond Meat is full of flavor and works great with beans, rice, and salsa.
Plus, the crinkle fries are vegan too. Win-win.
12. White Castle
The Impossible Slider is a plant-based twist on the classic White Castle bite. Ask for no cheese and pair with fries or applesauce for a quick vegan snack.
They also offer a vegan bun, which seals the deal for a fast, handheld option.
13. Panera Bread
anera has several vegan-friendly items, like the Mediterranean Veggie sandwich (minus the feta), Ten Vegetable Soup, and a variety of bagels. Pair with a fruit cup or side salad for a light meal.
Their website even has a plant-based filter to help you choose.
14. QDOBA
QDOBA’s bowls, burritos, and tacos can all be made vegan with their fajita veggies, black or pinto beans, and Impossible meat at select locations. Don’t forget the guac—it’s free!
Everything’s mix-and-match, making it easy to go fully plant-based without sacrificing flavor.
15. Blaze Pizza
Blaze offers vegan cheese, vegan chorizo, and a plant-based dough option. Build your own pizza with tons of toppings like roasted garlic, spinach, and artichokes.
It’s customizable, fast-fired, and totally delicious from crust to crust.
16. Noodles & Company
Try their Japanese Pan Noodles (vegan as-is!) or customize other pasta dishes with tofu, veggies, and no cheese. They also offer zucchini noodles and cauliflower gnocchi for more plant-based options.
Tasty, filling, and packed with flavor—and lots of sauces to choose from.
17. KFC
They now offer Beyond Fried Chicken nuggets at some locations. Just note that they’re cooked in the same oil as regular chicken, which may be a dealbreaker for some.
Still, it’s a huge step for fast food fried chicken lovers looking for plant-based bites.
18. Jamba Juice
Jamba has plant-based smoothies packed with fruits, veggies, and non-dairy milks. Their bowls and energy shots can also be made vegan-friendly with just a few tweaks.
Refreshing, energizing, and perfect for breakfast or a midday pick-me-up.