Back in 2019, Burger King became one of the first national fast-food chains to add the plant-based Impossible Burger to its menu. And it was a good move: the Impossible Whopper, which can be made vegan by ordering it without mayonnaise, was an instant hit.
In the years since its debut, Burger King has continued to build on that success. Its plant-based menu has expanded worldwide, and the company has even trialed entirely meat-free locations in several countries, although none have opened in the US yet.
In Germany, the fast-food chain began offering a plant-based version of nearly every meat option on its menu in 2022. That same year, it added vegan bacon to select burgers in France.
Progress has slowed slightly since then, but Burger King remains committed to introducing plant-based menu options. In Austria last month, for example, the chain launched a new Plant-Based Crispy Chicken sandwich.
That said, American consumers aren’t entirely missing out. In 2022, Burger King trialed vegan chicken sandwiches at select US locations, and two years later, the Impossible Whopper celebrated its monumental fifth anniversary. Plus, unlike at some fast food chains, ahem, McDonald’s, Burger King’s fries are totally vegan.
From the little-known vegan French toast sticks to a build-your-own sandwich, we’ve put together everything you need to know about ordering vegan at Burger King in the US.
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1 Impossible Whopper
Burger King ran into a major issue when it first debuted this menu item in 2019: it couldn’t keep up with the demand. The plant-based patty by Impossible Foods is stacked with all the classic Whopper toppings, including sliced tomatoes, lettuce, mayonnaise, ketchup, pickles, and sliced onions, and is easily veganized by asking for no mayo.
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2 Classic fries
Go ahead and order fries with your veganized Impossible Whopper. Like the majority of fast-food potato products, they’re vegan. For dipping, play it safe with ketchup or mustard.
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3 Onion rings
While this popular side used to contain milk, we’re pleased to confirm that, at the time of writing, Burger King’s online ingredient information lists no animal-derived ingredients. Yep, that means you can enjoy an Impossible Whopper with fries and onion rings (they’re even available in the same box, if you choose).
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4 French toast sticks
These sweet, egg-free French toast dippers typically fly under the vegan radar, but they are arguably the most delicious plant-based find on BK’s menu. No modifications are needed—both the sticks and the syrup are verified vegan. The standard order comes with five crispy-yet-doughy dippers, but you can also order a smaller side of three.
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5 Hash browns
The humble hash brown is a reliable vegan staple across diners and drive-thrus alike. These fried potatoes are served as coin-shaped nuggets which are ideal for dipping and snacking. Keep in mind, the breakfast menu is only available until 10:30 am.
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6 Build-your-own sandwich
An alternate route to making modifications to your Impossible Whopper is to build your own burger. You’ll start with an Impossible patty and a bun, then customize your perfect handhold. Vegan-friendly toppings include all the staples, like mustard, ketchup, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onions.
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Tanya Flink is a VegNews writer and runner living in Orange County, CA.
