Fast food doesn’t have to mean compromise for plant-based eaters. Across the top 50 U.S. chains, a growing number of menu items are either fully plant-based or easily modified with simple swaps—like skipping cheese, mayo, or meat. This table includes everything from fries and Impossible Whoppers to bean burritos and oat milk lattes, reflecting the full spectrum of accessible options. Whether you're navigating convenience, coaching clients, or shaping policy around food equity, this list offers a practical snapshot of what’s possible in mainstream fast food—without relying on deep-fried proteins.
Top 50 Fast Food Chains – Plant-Based Options & Modifications
Chain
Plant-Based or Modifiable Items
Taco Bell
Black Bean Crunchwrap, Veggie Mexican Pizza, Bean Burrito (no cheese), Fries, Cinnamon Twists
Burger King
Impossible Whopper, Impossible King (no mayo), Fries, Applesauce
McDonald’s
Fruit & Maple Oatmeal, Side Salad (no cheese), Apple Slices
Subway
Veggie Delight (no cheese/mayo), Salads with oil & vinegar
KFC
Beyond Chicken Nuggets (limited), Corn, Green Beans, Fries
Wendy’s
Baked Potato (no butter/sour cream), Side Salad (no cheese), Fries
Del Taco
Epic Beyond Guacamole Burrito, Crunchtada Tostada (no cheese), Beans & Rice
Dunkin’
Avocado Toast, Bagels, Hash Browns, Oat Milk Lattes
Carl’s Jr.
Beyond Famous Star (no cheese/mayo), Side Salad, Fries
Jack in the Box
Teriyaki Bowl (no chicken), Side Salad (no cheese), Fries
White Castle
Impossible Slider, Veggie Slider, Fries
Starbucks
Impossible Breakfast Sandwich (no cheese/egg), Oatmeal, Bagels, Vegan Drinks
Arby’s
Side Salad (no cheese), Apple Turnover, Fries
Sonic Drive-In
Pretzel Twist (no butter), Slushes, Fries, Tater Tots
Popeyes
Red Beans & Rice (check dairy), Corn on the Cob (no butter), Fries
Hardee’s
Beyond Burger (no cheese/mayo), Side Salad, Fries
A&W
Beyond Burger (Canada), Fries, Applesauce
Checkers/Rally’s
Fries, Apple Pie, Veggie Burger (select locations)
In-N-Out
Veggie Sandwich (bun + veggies), Fries
Culver’s
Garden Harvest Salad (no cheese/dressing), Applesauce, Fries
Church’s Chicken
Corn, Mashed Potatoes (no gravy), Apple Pie, Fries
El Pollo Loco
BRC Burrito (beans, rice, no cheese), Avocado Salad (no chicken/dairy)
Bojangles
Cajun Pinto Beans, Grits (check dairy), Fries
Jimmy John’s
Veggie Sandwich (no cheese/mayo), Pickle, Chips
Jersey Mike’s
Veggie Sub (no cheese/mayo), Oil & Vinegar dressing
Firehouse Subs
Veggie Sub (no cheese/mayo), Side Salad
Pizza Hut
Veggie Pizza (no cheese), Breadsticks (no butter), Pasta Primavera
Domino’s
Thin Crust Veggie Pizza (no cheese), Pasta Bowl (veggies only), Breadsticks
Little Caesars
Veggie Pizza (no cheese), Crazy Bread (no butter), Sauce Cups
Papa John’s
Garden Fresh Pizza (no cheese), Breadsticks, Garlic Sauce
Wingstop
Veggie Sticks, Fries (seasoned), Dips (check ingredients)
Zaxby’s
Garden Salad (no chicken/cheese), Texas Toast (check butter), Fries
Shake Shack
Veggie Shack (no cheese/mayo), Fries, Lemonade
Raising Cane’s
Texas Toast (no butter), Coleslaw (check dairy), Fries
Freddy’s
Veggie Melt (no cheese), Fries, Applesauce
Steak ‘n Shake
Veggie Melt (no cheese), Side Salad, Fries
Auntie Anne’s
Pretzels (no butter), Lemonade
Pret A Manger
Vegan Meatball Wrap, Soups, Salads, Fruit Cups
Tim Hortons
Oatmeal, Bagels, Beyond Sausage (Canada), Hash Browns
Pei Wei
Tofu Bowls, Edamame, Veggie Spring Rolls
Qdoba
Impossible Bowl, Veggie Bowl (no cheese/sour cream), Chips & Guac
Einstein Bros.
Bagels, Avocado Toast, Fruit Cup, Coffee with plant milk
Baskin-Robbins
Non-Dairy Ice Cream Flavors, Sorbets
Cold Stone
Sorbets, Almond Milk-Based Options
Jamba Juice
Smoothies with Oat/Almond Milk, Veggie Wraps
Smoothie King
Vegan Protein Blends, Fruit Smoothies
Blaze Pizza
Vegan Cheese, Spicy Chorizo, Unlimited Veggies
PizzaRev
Vegan Cheese, Veggie Toppings, Sauces
Nékter Juice Bar
Smoothies, Acai Bowls, Chia Pudding
Tropical Smoothie Café
Hummus Veggie Wrap (no cheese), Smoothies with plant milk
Baja Fresh
Veggie Burrito (no cheese/sour cream), Rice & Beans, Guacamole
Pollo Tropical
Vegan Tropichop, Beans, Rice, Plantains
Fast casual restaurants offer a richer canvas for plant-based customization, with more whole-food ingredients, build-your-own formats, and globally inspired flavors. These top 25 chains feature bowls, salads, wraps, pizzas, and soups that are either vegan by design or easily modified to be plant-based. From Sweetgreen’s lentil bowls to MOD Pizza’s vegan cheese and CAVA’s falafel, this table highlights the versatility and nutritional potential of fast casual dining. It’s ideal for lifestyle medicine coaching, community health outreach, or anyone seeking satisfying, plant-forward meals on the go.
Top 25 Fast Casual Chains – Plant-Based Options & Modifications
Chain
Plant-Based or Modifiable Items
Panera Bread
Mediterranean Veggie (no feta), Baja Bowl (no cheese), Ten Veg Soup
Sweetgreen
Custom Bowls with Tofu, Chickpeas, Vegan Dressings
CAVA
Falafel Bowl, Roasted Veggies, Vegan Harissa Dressing
Bareburger
Kale & Wild Rice Burger, Vegan Bun, Vegan Cheese
California Pizza Kitchen
Veggie Pizza (no cheese), Salads (no dairy dressing)
The Cheesecake Factory
Vegan Cobb Salad, Impossible Burger (no cheese/mayo)
MOD Pizza
Vegan Cheese, Plant-Based Sausage, Unlimited Veggies
Noodles & Company
Japanese Pan Noodles, Zoodles, Pasta with Marinara (no cheese)
Veggie Grill
Entire menu is 100% plant-based
Just Salad
Build-your-own Bowls with Tofu, Tempeh, Vegan Dressings
Freshii
Buddha Bowl, Spicy Lemongrass Soup, Smoothies
Chopt
Salads with Falafel or Tofu, Vegan Dressings
Tender Greens
Grilled Veggie Plates, Salads, Soups
True Food Kitchen
Ancient Grains Bowl, Vegan Pizza, Edamame Guac
Lemonade
Vegan Chili, Kale Salad, Roasted Veggies
Dig Inn
Market Bowls with Tofu, Sweet Potatoes, Greens
Bolay
Build-your-own Bowls with Plant Proteins and Grains
Saladworks
Custom Salads, Vegan Dressings, Grains
Mendocino Farms
Vegan Banh Mi, Impossible Taco Salad