Eating out as a vegan can be delicious and surprisingly easy—once you know what to look for! 🌱💁♀️ Whether you’re grabbing fast food, going to a fancy restaurant, or hitting up a local café, here’s a guide to help you find (or tweak!) vegan-friendly options.
🌟 What You Can Eat Out as a Vegan
🍕 At Pizzerias:
- Veggie pizza with no cheese (ask for extra sauce or avocado!)
- Create-your-own: load up on olives, mushrooms, spinach, artichokes, tomatoes, and roasted veggies
- Some places offer vegan cheese or cauliflower crusts—just ask!
🍜 Asian Restaurants:
- Thai: Vegetable pad Thai (no egg, no fish sauce), tofu green/red curry with coconut milk
- Japanese: Avocado/cucumber sushi rolls, veggie tempura (check batter), miso soup (no fish stock)
- Chinese: Stir-fried veggies with tofu, vegetable spring rolls, fried rice (no egg), steamed dumplings
🥙 Mediterranean / Middle Eastern:
- Falafel wraps or platters (no yogurt sauce)
- Hummus, baba ganoush, tabbouleh, grape leaves (dolmas), lentil soup
- Pita and veggie sides = yes, please
🥗 Salad Bars & Cafés:
- Load your salad with beans, quinoa, tofu, nuts, seeds, roasted veggies
- Use oil + vinegar, tahini, or lemon-based dressings
- Avocado toast (no butter or eggs)
🌯 Mexican Restaurants:
- Burritos or bowls: rice, black/pinto beans, fajita veggies, guacamole, salsa, lettuce
- Corn tortillas (check that they’re lard-free)
- Chips & guac/salsa = vegan snack heaven 🌶️
🍔 Vegan-Friendly Chains / Fast Food:
- A&W (Canada): Beyond Meat burger (ask for no mayo/cheese)
- Burger King: Impossible Whopper (no mayo)
- Subway: Veggie Delight on Italian bread + all the veggies
- Chipotle: Sofritas bowl with brown rice, black beans, fajita veggies, corn salsa, guac
🍨 Desserts on the Go:
- Sorbet or fruit-based popsicles
- Dark chocolate (60%+ is often vegan—check label)
- Coconut or oat milk ice cream if available
💬 Tips When Ordering:
- Ask: “Is this made with dairy, eggs, or meat broth?”
- Don’t be shy! Most restaurants are used to dietary needs now.
- Use apps like HappyCow or abillion to find vegan-friendly spots near you.
Want me to help you build a go-to vegan restaurant order for your favorite cuisine? Or create a little cheat sheet you can keep in your phone? 💚🍽
