Are you looking for vegan options at Jack in the Box?
Jack in the Box may be known for its burgers and iconic tacos, on the menu since the 1950s, but sadly, they don’t offer specific vegan or vegetarian options in those categories. However, you can still enjoy a decent plant-based meal by exploring some of their accidentally vegan items!
We've found tasty ways to customize the Jack in the Box menu for the best possible vegan and vegetarian options, just like we did with Chili's and Subway.
Whether you're stopping by for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, you can find something delicious that fits your vegan and vegetarian diet. Enjoy your favorite fast food with these easy swaps and plant-based favorites!
In this blog post, we’ll explore the vegan options available at Jack in the Box, including how to customize your order to fit the dietary needs of a vegetarian.
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Jack In The Box Vegan Options
Jack in the Box has limited vegan options, but with a bit of customization, you can still find something to enjoy. Here are some options:
Teriyaki Rice Bowl
The Teriyaki rice bowl typically features flame-grilled chicken strips with veggies, white rice, and a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce. However, you can easily customize it to be vegan by asking them to leave out the chicken and add extra veggies instead.
The veggies pair wonderfully with the vegan-friendly teriyaki sauce. Ordering in person is cheaper because they replace the chicken with veggies at no extra cost. However, if you order through the app, they charge for the extra veggies without reducing the price for skipping the chicken, which is disappointing.
Salads
You can customize salads at Jack in the Box to make them vegan. Simply skip the meat and cheese, and pair the salad with one of their vegan-friendly dressings. This way, you can enjoy a vegan salad tailored to your preferences.
You can also ask for extra veggies and pickles to make your salad bowl more satisfying. Simply choose
- Garden Salad: Order without chicken, cheese, and croutons. Substitute the dressing with Balsamic Vinaigrette. This salad comes with mixed greens, grape tomatoes, and carrots.
- Southwest Salad: Order without chicken or cheese. Substitute the dressing with Balsamic Vinaigrette. It comes with mixed greens, tomatoes, carrots, roasted corn, black beans, and tortilla strips.
- Side Salad: Order without croutons. Choose Balsamic Vinaigrette as the dressing. It comes with crisp iceberg and romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, and carrots.
Tip: You can also order vegan dipping sauces like teriyaki or sweet and sour to flavor your salad.
Breakfast
Jack in the Box offers limited vegan breakfast options, but you can pair them with High Mountain Arabica coffee for a delicious start to your day.
- French Toast Sticks with pancake syrup
- Hash Browns
- Apple slices without caramel sauce (available at some locations)
Vegan Sides
If you are at Jack in the Box for a quick snack then you are at a win as their sides are delicious and you have some variety also,
- French Fries
- Seasoned Curly Fries
- Halfsies
- Potato Wedges
- Roasted Corn
- Rice
- Fire Roasted Salsa : It is simply fire-roasted veggies with some seasoning.
Their fries and sides are cooked in Canola Blend frying oil with plant-based seasonings. However, they are prepared in a shared fryer, so cross-contamination with non-vegan items may occur.
Burger or Sandwich
The vegan Impossible Burger and Unchicken Sandwich remain a dream for many vegans. Although they were tested at selected locations in the U.S., such as Monterey, Salinas in California, and Reno, they have not been officially launched. Unfortunately, there has been no progress on this front.
With no dedicated vegan burger or sandwich on the menu, you can customize a burger or sandwich by requesting no meat or cheese and adding fresh and grilled veggies, pickles, and vegan dipping sauces.
Jack In The Box Vegan Sauces
Jack In The Box has some delicious and appetizing vegan-friendly sauces.
- Barbecue Dipping Sauce
- Low-Fat Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
- Hot and Regular Taco Sauce
- Ketchup
- Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ Sauce
- Frank's® RedHot® Buffalo Dipping Sauce
- French’s Mustard Packet
- Sweet ‘N Sour Dipping Sauce
- Teriyaki Dipping Sauce
- Teriyaki Sauce Regular
- KKikkoman® Soy Sauce Packet
- Hidden Valley® Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
- Strawberry Jam Packet
- Tree Top® Apple Sauce Pouch
Vegan Breads
To make your vegan burger or sandwich choose one from the following,
- Regular Bun
- Split Top Bun
- Flour Tortilla
- Sourdough Bread
- Gourmet Signature
- Pita Bread made with Whole Grain
Vegan Drinks at Jack in The Box
Make your snack time refreshing with these vegan beverages. All sodas at Jack in the Box are vegan.
- Barq’s Root Beer
- Coca-Cola
- Coca-Cola Zero
- Dr. Pepper
- Fanta Orange
- Fanta Strawberry
- Gold Peak Classic Blend Tea
- Jumpin’ Jack’s Splash (Regular and Diet)
- Mello Yello
- Minute Maid 100% Apple Juice
- Minute Maid Orange Juice
- Minute Maid Lemonade
- Powerade Mountain Blast
- Sprite
- Gold Peak® Classic Blend Tea
- High Mountain Arabica coffee
Jack In The Box Vegetarian Options
Jack in the Box offers a good selection of vegetarian options. Vegetarians can enjoy all the vegan choices mentioned, along with many other items from the menu. Their vegetarian options are,
- Onion Rings
- Stuffed Jalapeños
- Waffle Sticks
- Mini Pancakes
- Sourdough Grilled Cheese
- Apple Slices with Caramel Syrup
- Cheese (American, Chadder, Cheese Sauce, Cheese Real Swiss)
- All Salads with cheese, croutons, and salad dressings are vegetarian just skip the meat.
- For Bugers and sandwiches, vegetarians can order Potato Brioche Bun, croissant along with all other vegan breads.
- Milk, Creamers, and whipped cream for coffee and drinks.
Vegetarians can also customize some menu items to meet their preferences, such as:
- Order a Breakfast Jack and ask them to skip the grilled ham.
- Order a Chicken Fajita Pita and simply skip the grilled chicken and fill it with more grilled veggies.
- Order a Buttermilk Biscuit or croissant and fill it with Strawberry Jam to have a sweet breakfast.
Vegetarian Shakes,Desserts and Drinks
Vegetarians can enjoy all desserts and shakes at Jack in the Box. Options include
- Chocolate Overload™ Cake
- Cheesecake, New York Style
- Oreo® Cookie Bar
- Mini Churros
- Vanilla Shake
- Vanilla Shake with Bobba
- Pineapple Express Shake
- Oreo® Shake
- Strawberry Shake
- Chocolate Shake
- Swirl Twisted Soda (DR Jack, Sprite and Fanta)
- Iced Tea with Bobba
- Iced Coffee with Bobba
- Iced Churro Creamaccino
- Iced Caramel Creamaccino
- Iced Mocha Creamaccino
- Iced Vanilla Creamaccino
- Vanilla Sweet Cream Iced Coffee
- Mocha Sweet Cream Iced Coffee
- Caramel Sweet Cream Iced Coffee
Vegetarian Sauces and Salad Dressings
- Buttermilk House Dipping Sauce
- Buttermilk House Dressing
- Creamy Avocado Lime Dipping Sauce
- Creamy Ranch Sauce
- Creamy Southwest Dressing
- Honey Garlic Sriracha Dipping Sauce
- Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
- Jack’s Good Sauce
- Jack’s Spicy Good Sauce
- Mayonnaise
- Tartar Sauce
What is not Vegan and Vegetarian?
At Jack in the Box, there are some menu items that cannot be customized to meet the food preferences of vegans and vegetarians. These include:
- Tacos
- Egg Roll
- Burger Patties, Sausages
- Chicken Strips
- Nuggets Meal
- Tinny Tacos
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Jack in the Box French Toast Sticks are vegan, but unfortunately, they are not available at all stores.
Jack in the Box does not currently offer a dedicated veggie burger on their menu.
No, Jack in the Box tacos are not vegetarian-friendly. They contain meat in the filling, and even the tacos labeled as "tiny tacos" are made with meat.
No, churros from Jack in the Box are not vegan. They contain both milk and eggs, making them unsuitable for a vegan diet.
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You must use the category name, not a URL, in the category field.Jack in the Box may not have a huge vegan or vegetarian menu, but with some creativity, you can still enjoy a satisfying meal. From crispy fries to customized veggie sandwiches, there are options if you know how to order. As plant-based diets gain popularity, there’s hope that Jack in the Box will expand its vegan offerings in the future.
Until then, keep these tips in mind. With a little effort, you can navigate the menu and enjoy a meal that’s both delicious and cruelty-free.
Note: All the information is gathered from the Jack In the Box website allergen and ingredients guides.
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