Restaurants

Whataburger is a classic Texas chain restaurant. Although they don’t cater to vegans at all, luckily there are still a few items on the menu you can scrape together into … Read more

Golden Corral can be a frustrating place as a vegan. Most days, there will actually be quite a few vegan items at the buffet, but nothing is clearly labeled, so … Read more

Many chain restaurants only have like two vegan options. But Tropical Smoothie Cafe is a whole other story! There are a ton of vegan smoothie flavors, and they have Beyond … Read more

Boston Market is pretty far from being a “vegan-friendly restaurant.” That said, you can still find some vegan options there. In fact, there’s even a vegan dessert! No kidding! Vegan … Read more

“Fast-food chicken” is probably the most opposite phrase to “vegan restaurant” you could ever utter. That said, I was actually surprised by some of the choices we have as vegans … Read more

Firehouse Subs isn’t at the top of my list for vegan-friendly places to eat. That said, the easily customizable nature of a sub makes it doable for sure. You can … Read more

One of my best friends is a vegan who has worked at Jimmy John’s for years. Thanks to his help, today I’m delivering an awesome insider’s guide to Jimmy John’s … Read more

Pita Pit is a great place to grab lunch as a vegan. They actually have multiple vegan protein options, and you can custom-build your pita how you want it. As … Read more

Mediterranean restaurants are pretty good for vegans. As a vegan of 14 years now, I’ll often vote to eat at falafel places with family and friends. And Zoe’s Kitchen holds … Read more

Bob Evans… it’s not exactly vegan heaven. In my 14 years as a vegan, I’ve never gone to Bob Evans by choice. But if you find yourself eating there, I … Read more

Popeyes makes some real comfy food… but unfortunately, most of it is made of dead animals. It’s not a very vegan-friendly place! That said, there are still some enjoyable options … Read more

Fast-food burger joints aren’t usually great for vegans…. But Habit Burger is actually quite a bit better than most. You can definitely get a full vegan meal here. Let me … Read more

I love eating at Asian restaurants as a vegan. Typically, I end up stuffing myself with a big plate rice, veggies, tofu, and delicious sauce. But what are the options … Read more

Little Caesars was my favorite pizza place as a kid. Sometimes when I smell garlic today, I still think of Crazy Bread. But I haven’t actually eaten there in over … Read more

For vegans, choosing a pizza place often depends on the question of whether they have vegan cheese. But although Papa Murphy’s does not pass that test, they still remain an … Read more

Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen is not a vegan paradise… There’s no veggie burger, seitan chicken, or anything like that. But there are some decent side options. As a vegan with 14 … Read more

Culver’s is mainly known for “Butterburgers” and frozen custard, neither of which are exactly vegan-friendly. That said, if you know what to look for, there are options. As a vegan … Read more

Steak ‘N Shake’s menu doesn’t cater much to vegans—it’s full of meat and milkshakes. But there are actually more vegan sides than at many other chain restaurants, if you know … Read more

Chili’s isn’t the worst place to eat as a vegan. It’s better than a steakhouse! But it can still take a minute to sort out the situation for vegans. Lucky … Read more

Burger joints aren’t the greatest for vegans. Especially ones like Jack in the Box, which don’t even have a veggie burger. But if you look closely, there’s actually more vegan … Read more