We hate to say it, but if you haven’t started your holiday shopping yet, it’s probably time to get going. And if you’re stuck on what to get your loved ones, don’t worry—we’ve got you. Our gift guide is packed with 32 ideas to suit everyone in your life. Whether you’re looking for a budget-friendly stocking stuffer, sweet treats, skincare, or kitchen gadgets, we’ve covered it all.
But if you’re procrastinating and don’t want to dive in just yet (we hear you), why not read some vegan news first? Below, we’ve got updates on everything from free burritos (yes, free) to themed vegan creamer, plus where you can find the best vegan restaurant in the world.
Plant-based options mean vegans can easily partake in Chipotle’s Unwrap Extra holiday deals. | Chipotle
Chipotle is giving away free plant-based burritos
Chipotle fans, listen up: you can get a free plant-based burrito on December 13. Yes, this is not a drill. All you have to do is buy one burrito, and then you’ll get another one completely free. The chain has plenty of plant-based filling options, including cilantro-lime brown rice, black beans, pinto beans, tofu sofritas, guacamole, sautéed peppers and onions, and salsa.
The promotion is part of a series of holiday deals from Chipotle, called Unwrap Extra.
“Unwrap Extra is about giving back to our fans and creating moments to come together around the food they crave with the people they love,” said chief brand officer Chris Brandt. “With three consecutive Saturday deals and two surprise drops for every rewards member, this is our biggest holiday promotion yet.”
The deal will also be available on Saturday, December 20, although to qualify for a free burrito then, you’ll have to wear a festive, over-the-top sweater. Better start raiding your wardrobe now.
Planet Oat’s newest creamer celebrates the new season of ‘Emily in Paris.’ | Viacom International Inc.
Planet Oat teams up with ‘Emily in Paris’ on new vegan white chocolate raspberry creamer
The fifth season of Emily in Paris is about to hit Netflix, and what better way to celebrate than with a coffee featuring vegan white chocolate raspberry creamer? In honor of the new season, Planet Oat has teamed up with the streaming hit to create just that. The new dairy-free creamer will be available in stores nationwide, starting this month.
“Planet Oat is my favorite oat milk brand, especially for its delicious and thoughtful flavors,” said Ashley Park, who stars as Mindy in the series. “And I couldn’t be more excited that this new coffee creamer is inspired by Emily in Paris.”
Maïzly’s corn milk offers dairy-free consumers with a new option. | Maïzly
Corn milk just made a major step in becoming mainstream
Maïzly, the world’s first corn milk brand, has been available on Amazon and in select retailers since April 2025, and now it’s expanding again. The brand’s signature corn milks are rolling out across retailers in New York, with hopes to take the unique product nationwide in 2026. “New York is where food trends become everyday favorites, and we’re thrilled to bring Maïzly Original to the refrigerated aisle,” said founder Tim Leclercq. Currently, Maïzly is available in more than 1,000 stores across the US, including Albertsons, ShopRite, and Hannaford.
Dubai chocolate and cheesecake collide in Anixi’s new dessert. | Anixi
Dubai vegan cheesecake hits one of New York’s hottest restaurants
Anixi, a popular vegan Mediterranean restaurant in New York, is getting in on the hype for Dubai chocolate. Chef-owner Guy Vaknin has created a plant-based cheesecake version of the trendy sweet treat, using three different kinds of chocolate, pistachios, cashews, and kadaif. Made with shredded phyllo dough, the latter is essential to any Dubai chocolate dessert.
“This is a dessert my team and I have talked about creating for a long time—and we finally brought it to life,” Vaknin said. “Every detail was crafted to bring the perfect balance of flavor and texture.”
Asante’s vegan egg dishes are especially loved by customers and HappyCow reviewers. | Asante
New report says the world’s best vegan restaurant is in Barcelona
If you’ve ever wondered, “Where, exactly, is the best vegan restaurant in the world?” HappyCow has the answer. According to a new report of more than 80 global restaurants from the popular review app, it’s in Barcelona. Specifically, it’s the brunch restaurant Asante, which has more than 530 reviews on the site and is consistently praised for its food quality (especially the vegan eggs), friendly staff, and welcoming atmosphere.
HappyCow analyzed millions of reviews on its platform, considering factors like consistency, reliability, and quality to determine its ranking. “This thoughtful approach not only ensures that emerging favorite spots receive the recognition they deserve, but also that well-loved establishments continue to shine for their consistent quality,” said HappyCow owner Claudia Torres.
The report also names the most popular vegan restaurant in the world—Vegan Beat in Athens, Greece—and highlights the US as leading in total volume of vegan restaurants.
Street Beet’s vegan Crunchwraps have found a permanent home. | Street Beet
This Midwest city just got a hybrid Crunchwrap restaurant, coffee shop, and brunch spot—and it’s all vegan
Street Beet, a popular Detroit, MI vegan pop-up, has officially opened a brick-and-mortar location in Corktown. The space will start out as a restaurant, with plans to eventually introduce a coffee counter and brunch program as well. To cover all the bases, Street Beet will also feature an arcade and is planning to open a full bar.
For now, you can stop by for a vegan fast-food feast with options like Supreme Crunchywraps with Impossible chorizo, animal-style fries, hot honey Brussels sprouts, fried pickle chips, and much more.
“We’ve dreamed of this space for years,” founder Meghan Shaw said. “Bringing Street Beet home to Corktown feels unreal—this is our biggest leap yet, and we can’t wait to feed everyone again.”
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Charlotte is a VegNews editor and writer based in sunny Southsea on England's southern coast.
