The Comprehensive Guide on How to Eat Vegan at Wendy’s

Wendy’s dares to be completely different. From its square-shaped hamburger patties to its controversial fries-and-Frosty mixture, it’s secure to say this fast-food chain doesn’t abide by the established order. In a technique, it’s irritating, as a result of it hasn’t fallen in keeping with different main chains like Carl’s Jr. or Burger King and adopted an Unimaginable or Past Meat burger. Nonetheless, Wendy’s is contemplating a meatless possibility—it simply prefers to do the innovation. In June 2021, the chain launched a really restricted launch of a Spicy Black Bean Burger on its Made to Crave menu. Whereas it required vegan modifications and is not out there, the transfer signifies a everlasting place sooner or later. Whereas ready for the veggie burger to return (fingers crossed), right here is find out how to eat vegan at Wendy’s.

Sides

The perimeters are the place you’ll add some heft to your meal. Like Taco Bell, that heft comes within the type of potatoes—each fried and baked. Wendy’s natural-cut French fries are one other instance of the chain’s outlier tendencies, because the chain doesn’t peel its potatoes earlier than slicing and frying. The plain baked potato is one other fail-proof possibility. Ask for a aspect of chives and/or salsa to impart extra taste into your spud. For one thing recent, ask for a aspect of apple or strawberry slices.

Salads

All the salads on Wendy’s menu could be made vegan whenever you take away the meat, nuts, and cheese and select one of many two French dressing dressings. Nonetheless, there’s little left on some salads after this removing. For instance, the Summer time Strawberry Salad with no rooster, bacon, cheese, or almonds (they include honey) leaves you with spring combine greens and sliced strawberries. Nonetheless, this could function a pleasant, mild appetizer salad—notably when paired with the Champagne French dressing that comes with this merchandise. The Apple Pecan Salad is equally mild and fruity—with out rooster, bacon, pecans (additionally include honey), and cheese, you get a bowl of greens with diced apples and a vegan-friendly Pomegranate French dressing. For a salad with extra substance, go for the Southwest Avocado Salad. Ask for no rooster, cheese, dressing, or bacon, however ask for additional diced tomatoes and the taco chips that include the taco salad. In lieu of the French dressing, costume this salad with a aspect of salsa.

Breakfast

The choices are slim, however there are alternatives if you end up at a Wendy’s between the hours of 6:30-10:30am. Vegans have two selections: seasoned potatoes and fruit. Basically, it’s a reiteration of the perimeters on the primary menu with the exception that these potato wedges include a bit extra zing due to a sprinkling of garlic and onion powder.

Sandwiches

Till the Spicy Black Bean Burger returns, vegans are out of luck. Technically, you may ask for a sandwich (the Premium Bun is vegan) with lettuce, avocado, tomato, pickles, and uncooked onion, however that appears extraordinarily unhappy.

Regarding the Frostys, bakery gadgets, and rooster choices, all include some type of animal elements. Whereas a Wendy’s spokesperson instructed us the corporate likes to do issues “the Wendy’s method,” we’re nonetheless hoping for a Past Meat Hen or an Oatly gentle serve collaboration to information it into the vegan future.

For extra tips about eating out as a vegan, take a look at our complete vegan guides to Taco Bell, The Cheesecake Factory, and Burger King.

Tanya Flink is a Digital Editor at VegNews in addition to a author and health fanatic residing in Orange County, CA.