Hardee’s may have started with a simple menu of burgers and fries in the 1960s, but their offerings have grown over the years.
While they don’t have a dedicated vegan menu, there are plenty of plant-based sides, salads, and custom meal options to choose from.
If you know how to swap ingredients and combine items, you can put together a satisfying vegan meal at Hardee’s.
This guide covers everything you can order, from crispy hash rounds and seasoned fries to a fully plant-based burrito.
Vegan Sides at Hardee’s
Hardee’s sides menu is where you’ll find most of the vegan-friendly options.
The good news is that portions are larger than most fast-food chains, so combining a few sides can make a filling meal.
Hashrounds
These small, crispy potato rounds are a great breakfast option. They’re golden brown on the outside, soft on the inside, and completely plant-based. They’re only available until 10:30 AM, so be sure to grab them early.
Ingredients: Potatoes, canola oil, palm oil, dehydrated potato flakes, salt, corn flour, wheat flour, and pyrophosphate.
Natural-Cut French Fries
Hardee’s fries are cooked in vegetable oil (canola and soybean) and contain no animal-derived ingredients. While they’re a simple option, they’re perfect for pairing with vegan sauces.
Ingredients: Potatoes, vegetable oil, xanthan gum, and modified food starch.
Crispy Curls
If you prefer seasoned curly fries, Hardee’s Crispy Curls are a great alternative to the standard fries. They have a light crunch and slightly spicy seasoning, making them a fan favorite.
Ingredients: Enriched bleached flour, canola and palm oil, salt, and modified food starch.
Sourdough Bread
Hardee’s thick sourdough bread is vegan-friendly and can be ordered separately. Many people use it to make a DIY sandwich by adding hash rounds, fries, or vegan sauces. It’s also great with mustard or jelly for a quick snack.
Vegan Sauces at Hardee’s
Hardee’s has several vegan-friendly sauces to add flavor to your meal. Here’s what’s available:
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- BBQ Dipping Cup and Packet
- Buffalo Dipping Cup
- Picante Sauce Packet
- Lemon Juice
- Strawberry Jam
- Grape Jelly
Custom Vegan Meals at Hardee’s
While Hardee’s doesn’t have pre-made vegan meals, you can customize several menu items to be fully plant-based.
Hardee’s Vegan Salad
The garden salad can be made vegan with a few simple modifications.
How to order it vegan:
- Request no cheese
- Choose low-fat Italian dressing or another vegan sauce
- Add extra veggies to make it more filling
Hardee’s Vegan Burrito
You can order the Beans, Rice, and Cheese Burrito without cheese to make it vegan. It comes with:
- Spicy Mexican rice
- Seasoned beans
- Soft tortilla wrap
For extra flavor, add picante sauce, mustard, or BBQ sauce.
Chips & Salsa
Hardee’s chips and salsa are fully vegan and pair well with the burrito or fries.
Will Hardee’s Add More Vegan Options?
Many fast-food chains have introduced plant-based burgers and chicken, but Hardee’s has yet to follow suit.
Given the rise in demand for Impossible Burgers and Beyond Burgers, it wouldn’t be surprising if Hardee’s adds one in the future.
For now, they offer enough vegan-friendly ingredients to create a satisfying meal.
Final Thoughts
Hardee’s may not have a dedicated vegan menu, but they do offer plenty of plant-based sides, salads, and build-your-own meal options.
Whether you’re grabbing a quick snack or putting together a custom burrito or sandwich, it’s easy to find something vegan-friendly.
As plant-based options continue to grow in popularity, Hardee’s may eventually expand their menu even further.
Until then, these choices make it possible to enjoy a meal at Hardee’s while sticking to a vegan diet.
