Wendy's has no vegan burger, but several vegan sides. The plain baked potato, natural-cut fries and apple slices are vegan, and most salads can be made vegan by removing meat, cheese, croutons and pecans.
Wendy's is a sides-and-salads stop for vegans. There's no plant-based burger, but you can put together a filling meal from a baked potato, fries and a modified salad.
What's vegan at Wendy's
| Item | Status | How to order it |
|---|---|---|
| Plain baked potato | Vegan | Add salsa or chives. Skip butter, sour cream, cheese and chili. |
| Natural-cut fries | Vegan | Skin-on fries. |
| Apple slices | Vegan | |
| Salads | With swaps | Remove meat, cheese, croutons and pecans. Use the pomegranate vinaigrette. |
| Premium bun | Vegan | For a vegetable sandwich with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion and avocado. |
| Seasoned potato wedges | Vegan | Breakfast only. |
| Soft drinks, lemonade, iced tea, black coffee | Vegan | No plant milk for coffee. |
| Chili | Not vegan | Contains beef. |
| Frosty | Not vegan | Dairy. |
| Bakery items | Not vegan | All contain animal ingredients. |
Making a Wendy's salad vegan
- Apple Pecan: no chicken, bacon, pecans or cheese, then add pomegranate vinaigrette. The pecans are glazed with honey.
- Taco Salad: no chili, cheese or dressing. Ask for extra tomatoes and tortilla chips.
- Parmesan Caesar: no chicken, cheese, croutons or Caesar dressing. Add avocado.
A full vegan meal at Wendy's
A baked potato topped with salsa, a side of fries and a modified Taco Salad is the most filling combination on the menu.
FAQ
Is the Wendy's baked potato vegan?
Yes, the plain baked potato is vegan. Top it with salsa or chives. The sour cream, cheese and chili toppings aren't vegan.
Are Wendy's fries vegan?
Yes. The natural-cut, skin-on fries contain no animal ingredients.
Is the Wendy's Frosty vegan?
No. It's dairy-based, and there's no vegan version in the US.
Does Wendy's have a veggie burger?
Not right now. The Spicy Black Bean Burger was a limited release in 2021 and wasn't vegan as sold.
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Sources and how we checked
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