We’ve outlined everything on Wendy’s allergen menu that is vegan. Check out our Wendy’s vegan menu options to see everything that is vegan at Wendy’s.
Wendy’s vegan menu options probably are not the first thing to pop into your mind when considering how to find vegan fast food; however, we are happy to share that there are a few options at this popular U.S. fast food restaurant.
Often times we are asked why a vegan would want to eat at Wendy’s. While there may be many reasons, there are two big ones for us:
- Sometimes people are out, whether traveling or just can’t get home in time, and they need a meal
- Just because you’re vegan doesn’t mean you shouldn’t able to enjoy fast food
What is Wendy’s?
Wendy’s began in Ohio in 1969. It is one of the biggest American chain fast food restaurants worldwide with almost 7,000 locations.
Even though they are known for their burgers and fries, there are still some Wendy’s creations that you can have as well if you are vegan.
DISCLAIMER ON OUR VEGAN FAST FOOD GUIDE:
This guide is not meant to be considered as medical advice. Make It Dairy Free does not guarantee or take on any liable responsibility for the accuracy of the information below. This Vegan Fast Food Guide is simply a starting point and the reader should use caution when purchasing all foods they consume.
Please consult your doctor or your child’s pediatrician, depending on the severity of the any allergies that you or your loved one has, as it may be advised you take very special precautions.
IT’S IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT IN ANY RESTAURANT, BUT ESPECIALLY IN FAST FOOD RESTAURANTS, THAT CROSS CONTAMINATION MAY HAPPEN WITH OTHER PRODUCTS.
The safest thing to do is to check the ingredient list or allergen pamphlet at the fast food restaurant every time you go. Fast food restaurants are known to add, change, or update products often and updates to our site may not always happen as quickly as they change. We do our best to provide the most accurate information possible.
While we did our absolute best to make sure this information is accurate, based on research, we cannot guarantee correctness.
This information was obtained from the restaurant chain websites, customer service, or other printed data. We have listed the foods that were identified by the respective fast food chains as not containing animal ingredients, and wherever possible, those that have also been noted as high risk for cross-contamination. However, as a third-party reporter, we do not and cannot guarantee their accuracy. Please do not hesitate to let us know if you see information that is not up to date.
This list only covers US based restaurants. Please note that even if you have one of these restaurants in your country, the ingredients may differ.
Lastly, we have not verified sugar sources (for bone char free sugar) and do include items that have palm sugar. If this is a concern for you, we recommend reaching out to the company directly.
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*Wendy’s Disclaimer: Some products are shared in the same fryers as meat products.
Here’s Wendy’s Vegan Menu Options:
Vegan Breakfast Options at Wendy’s
- Homestyle Potatoes
- Fruit Cup (not available at all locations)
How to order a full vegan breakfast at Wendy’s: While there’s no menu option, you can order Homestyle potatoes, a side of apple bites, and an orange juice or coffee.
Vegan Sides Options at Wendy’s
- French Fries (shared fryer)
- Plain Baked Potato –ask for no butter, cheese, or sour cream
- Can get chives. Try pairing with salsa and avocado, or a sauce below
- Apple Bites
- Avocado
- Strawberries
Vegan Entree Options at Wendy’s
Wendy’s did previously test out a black bean burger, but in 2021 removed it from the menu. There are no vegan meal options on their regular menu.
However, you can create something off the menu.
How to order a full vegan meal at Wendy’s: Ask for the cheapest burger option – usually a Jr. Hamburger – and ask to omit the meat and ketchup and add lettuce and tomatoes. You can also ask for extra veggies including the pickles and onions it comes with.
It’s just veggies on a bun, but it’s something. Order a side of fries and a drink for a complete meal. Peta recommends putting the fries on the bun with the veggies!
Wendy’s also has jalapenos and avocado so you can ask for those as well.
Vegan Salad Options at Wendy’s
While there’s no vegan salad options at Wendy’s, you can make a few swaps and pick a vegan dressing option listed below to make it vegan friendly. A nice way to bulk up the salad a bit is to ask for avocado on the side.
- Apple Pecan Chicken Salad – ask for no chicken, bleu cheese, or roasted pecans
- the pecans contain both honey and milk
- Summer Strawberry Salad – ask for no chicken, bacon or almonds
- the almonds contain both honey and milk
- Southwest Avocado Salad – ask for no chicken, cheese or bacon
- Taco Salad – ask for no chili, cheese, or sour cream.
- ask to add avocado and extra nacho chips
Salad Dressings: Pomegranate Vinaigrette, Champagne Vinaigrette
Wendy’s used to have Fat Free French, Red Italian, and Italian Vinaigrette that were vegan friendly but it appears they have removed those. Certain locations may still have them.
Vegan Kid’s Meal Options at Wendy’s
There are no kid’s meal options available at Wendy’s. You can make you’re own doing this option:
Ask for the cheapest burger option – usually a Jr. Hamburger – and ask to omit the meat and ketchup and add lettuce and tomatoes. You can also ask for extra veggies including the pickles and onions it comes with.
It’s just veggies on a bun, but it’s something. Order a side of fries and a drink for a complete meal. Peta recommends putting the fries on the bun with the veggies!
Wendy’s does sell their toy options separately as well so you could make your own Kid’s Meal Option.
Vegan Sauce Options at Wendy’s
- Sweet and Sour
- BBQ
- Ketchup (packets only)
- Mustard
- Signature Salsa
Vegan Dessert Options at Wendy’s
There are currently no vegan dessert options at Wendy’s.
Vegan Drink Options at Wendy’s
- Lemonade – all flavors
- Juice Box
- Orange Juice
- Black or Decaf coffee, Cold Brew (no Frosty-ccino)
- Bottled Water
- Soda
- Iced Tea
- Honest Kids Fruit Punch
Crispy Onions contain buttermilk. Pretzel buns contains Pork. Candied Almonds and Roasted Pecans contain milk. Oatmeal bars contain milk.
Looking for more vegan fast food options? Check out our vegan fast food guide!
Frequently Asked Questions:
No. As of 2022, Wendy’s in the US does not have any vegan sandwich options. This includes chicken sandwiches or hamburger based sandwiches. They have tested a vegan sandwich, but removed that option in 2021.
The UK does have the Veggie Stack which is a meat-free burger made from vegetables, grains, and spices; however that option is not available in the US.
If you’re wondering will Wendy’s ever get vegan sandwich – the best option is to continue to submit those surveys and write in to ask!
There is not a specific vegan sandwich on the menu; however, most locations know what a “veggie sandwich” is. It is a bun with just veggies. Make sure to ask for no mayo or ketchup (see below)!
Yes! Wendy’s fries are considered vegan-friendly and made without animal ingredients. Their fries are available in three sizes and great with the vegan friendly sauces listed above. They may be made in shared oil.
No. Wendy’s frosty’s in all flavors contain milk so they are not vegan.
No. Wendy’s does not have vegan chicken nuggets at their restaurant. There are no vegan chicken options currently at Wendy’s.
Yes, Wendy’s buns are considered vegan friendly.
Yes. The seasoned breakfast potatoes at Wendy’s are considered vegan friendly!
According to the Wendy’s website the ketchup that is put on sandwiches contains egg. We have put in a request to confirm this but have not heard back at time of publication. The ketchup sauce packets are safe so opt for that.
Wendy’s Menu Options that are NOT VEGAN
We already know that the beef burgers, chicken and pork options aren’t vegan, but what about some of the other ingredients that may or may not be vegan depending on how it’s made?
The following is a list of Wendy’s menu options that are NOT VEGAN:
- Biscuit – contains milk
- Croissant – contains milk
- Breakfast Roll – The bun (roll) that breakfast sandwiches come on are not vegan as they contain milk
- Fresh Baked Oatmeal Bar – contains egg, milk, and honey
- Chocolate Chunk Cookie – contains egg and milk
- Sugar Cookie – contains egg and milk
- Honey Mustard – contains egg and honey
- Hot Honey – contains honey
- Pecans – contains milk
- Almonds – contains milk
- Ketchup – the ketchup that goes on the burgers in the grill area is listed as contains egg on the Wendy’s website; however, the packaged ketchup is safe. So ask for no ketchup and opt to put it on yourself
- Chili – The chili is beef based
What we order at Wendy’s as vegans:
We don’t eat out often, however, living so close to so many Wendy’s restaurants sometimes our kids just want some fries.
The only thing we typically order while there is are fries and a drink.
Looking for more vegan fast food options? Check out our vegan fast food guide!
Debra Gross
Not sure if they still have broccoli and cheese baked potatoes but if they do you can ask for just broccoli without the cheese for your potato. I haven’t been to Wendy’s in a few years but that used to be an option.
LarishaBernard
Awesome
Zoé
Always helpful to have these guides. I just heard on Amy Schumer’s podcast 3 Girls 1 Keith that Wendy’s has refused to sign agreement like other fast food restaurants, to support agriculture workers earning a fair wage by signing onto a written agreement. It’s hard to avoid every company that refuses to do good in the world but avoiding Wendy’s & opting for other fast food companies would be a good choice to support the men, women & teens who pick our produce.