In-N-Out Burger is one of the most popular fast-food chains in the United States, but its menu is heavily centered around meat and dairy.
They don’t offer a dedicated vegan burger, and the plant-based options available are limited, to say the least.
If you’re a vegan dining at In-N-Out, you’ll need to get a little creative with the menu, but you won’t have to go hungry. Here are three vegan-friendly choices you can order.
1. French Fries
One of the best options for vegans at In-N-Out is the French fries. These classic fries are made from 100 percent fresh-cut potatoes and fried in 100 percent sunflower oil, making them completely vegan.
Unlike some fast-food chains that fry their potatoes in shared oil with meat products, In-N-Out only uses their fryers for French fries, so there is no risk of cross-contamination.
How to Customize Your Fries
- Light or Well-Done: You can request your fries light (softer) or well-done (extra crispy). The well-done fries are especially good if you prefer a crunchier texture.
- Vegan Dipping Sauces: Most of the sauces at In-N-Out contain dairy or eggs, but ketchup and mustard are safe choices.
2. Custom Veggie Burger (No Patty, No Spread)
In-N-Out doesn’t offer a plant-based patty, but if you’re desperate, you can customize a regular burger. It’ll be pretty sad, but consists of:
- Toasted bun
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Onion (several options available)
How to Make It More Flavorful
Since the default burger comes with In-N-Out Spread (which contains dairy and egg), be sure to ask for it without the spread. Instead, you can replace it with:
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Yellow chilies (whole or chopped) for extra spice
You can also customize the onions in four different ways:
- Fresh sliced onions (default)
- Raw chopped onions
- Whole grilled onions
- Grilled chopped onions
Try mixing different onion styles to add more flavor to your burger bun.
3. Vegan Drinks
If you’re stopping by In-N-Out for a drink, there are plenty of vegan-friendly beverages to choose from.
Vegan Drink Options at In-N-Out
- Coca-Cola
- Diet Coke
- 7UP
- Dr. Pepper
- Barq’s Root Beer
- Barq’s Caffeine-Free Root Beer
- Pink Lemonade
- Zero Sugar Lemonade
- Sweet Iced Tea
- Coffee
They also offer vegan-friendly marshmallow packets, which can be a fun extra for hot drinks.
Final Thoughts
While In-N-Out isn’t the most vegan-friendly fast-food chain – and the options are very disappointing – you can still find something to eat at a push.
The French fries, custom veggie burger (without spread), and a variety of drinks are all plant-based options that you can order with confidence.
If In-N-Out ever adds a fully plant-based burger, it would be a game-changer, but for now, these simple modifications will help vegans enjoy a meal at this popular chain.
