Vegan and Vegetarian Options at Mcdonalds USA 

Finding Vegan or Vegetarian options at McDonald’s USA isn’t easy. The options are few, plain, and rarely enough to fill you up. 

If you’re vegan or vegetarian, McDonald’s USA will always leave you disappointed. The menu has almost nothing filling or exciting for plant-based eaters. At best, you’ll find oatmeal without cream, a plain bun with veggies, or maybe an apple pie. Don’t expect full meals—just small snacks that barely satisfy hunger. Honestly, it’s a place to stop only if you have no other option.

Vegan Options at McDonald’s 

Breakfast and Snacks 

• Fruit and Maple Oatmeal (without cream) 
• Bagel (plain) 
• Baked Apple Pie 
• Apple Slices 

Drinks 

• Fountain Drinks (Fanta, Coke, Sprite, Dr pepper) 
• Minute Maid Slushies (Strawberry Watermelon, Pink Lemonade, Blue Raspberry) 
• Hi-C Orange Lavaburst   
• Minute Maid® Premium Orange Juice 
• Unsweetened Iced Tea 
• Premium Roast Coffee 
• Americano 

Vegetarian Options at McDonald's 

Vegetarians may find better choices in breakfast, drinks, and desserts, but there’s still no proper meal option like a burger wrap, and not even fries. 

Breakfast and Snacks    

• Egg and Cheese Bagel 
• Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGriddles® (skip bacon) 
• Egg McMuffin® (skip bacon) 
• Hotcakes 
• Fruit and Maple Oatmeal with milk or cream 
• Bagel (plain) 
• Apple Slices 

Drinks  

McDonald's vegetarian menu has some delicious drink options that are 

• McCafé Cappuccino, Macchiato, Coffee, Iced Coffee, Latte, Iced Latte, and Frappé (All Flavors) 
• Smoothies ( Mango Pineapple, Strawberry Banana) 
• McCafé® Hot Chocolate 
• Low-Fat Milk Jug 
• Low-Fat Chocolate Milk Jug 
• Fountain Drinks (Fanta, Coke, Sprite, Dr pepper) 
• Minute Maid Slushies (Strawberry Watermelon, Pink Lemonade, Blue Raspberry) 
• Hi-C Orange Lavaburst   
• Minute Maid® Premium Orange Juice 
• Unsweetened Iced Tea 

Sweets & Treats 

• McFlurry® (Oreo +M&M’S) 
• Vanilla Cone 
• Shakes (Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry) 
• Hot Fudge Sundae 
• Hot Caramel Sundae 
• Chocolate Chip Cookie   
• Baked Apple Pie   

Cheese Burger 

Vegetarian fellows can try a Mc Cheese burger by asking to skip the beef patty or swap it for an extra cheese slice and pickles—you’ll end up with a soft bun layered with melted cheese, pickles, onions, ketchup, and mustard. 

What about Fries and Hashbrowns? 

Vegans and vegetarians can’t eat McDonald’s USA fries or hash browns because they’re made with Beef Flavoring that contains Milk and beef flavor. 

So, even though fries and hash browns might seem like safe choices, they aren't plant-based at McDonald’s USA. 

Discontinued Vegetarian items at McDonald’s 

McDonald’s has introduced a few vegetarian-friendly items in the US over the years, but none have stayed for long. With low demand and a focus on keeping operations simple, these options were eventually pulled from the U.S. menu. Some of the discontinued items include: 

• McPlant Burger – tested in 2021–2022, pulled due to low sales. 
• Veggie Burger (early test versions) – available in select markets, never went nationwide. 
• Veggie Wraps – offered in a few locations, later dropped. 
• Side Salads – once a staple but removed from many U.S. locations to simplify menus. 

Ultimately, McDonald’s USA remains far from vegetarian- or vegan-friendly. With only a handful of snacks, basic customizations, and discontinued meal options, it’s clear that plant-based eaters can’t rely on McDonald’s for a proper meal. It’s best seen as a last resort when no better options are around.