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Going to a restaurant literally famous for its chicken when you don't eat meat might sound like a terrible idea. But if you're the one vegetarian or vegan in a car full of people who want Chick-fil-A, don't panic. Chick-fil-A actually has surprisingly robust, high-quality meatless options if you know exactly how to order.
Top Vegetarian Meals (Contains Dairy/Eggs)
1. The "Veggie Wrap" (Secret Menu)
This is the best vegetarian hack at Chick-fil-A. Order the standard Grilled Cool Wrap, but ask them to substitute the chicken for extra cheese, corn, and black beans. The staff is usually very familiar with this request. You get a hearty, filling flaxseed flatbread wrap packed with Monterey Jack, cheddar, lettuce, and veggies. Pair it with the Avocado Lime Ranch dressing for an excellent meal.
2. The Mac & Cheese Meal
Chick-fil-A's Mac & Cheese is baked in-restaurant with a blend of Parmesan, Cheddar, and Romano cheeses. It is rich, heavy, and completely vegetarian. Ordering a Large Mac & Cheese alongside a Side Salad and a Lemonade makes for a highly satisfying, premium fast-food vegetarian dinner.
3. Biscuit and Hash Browns (Breakfast)
For breakfast, grab a plain buttered Biscuit (or an Egg & Cheese Biscuit) and a side of Hash Browns. It's classic, comforting, and 100% vegetarian.
Vegan Options at Chick-fil-A (100% Plant-Based)
Eating strictly vegan is harder here, as the buns contain dairy and the wraps contain honey. However, you still have excellent options:
1. Waffle Potato Fries (Yes, they are Vegan!)
Unlike McDonald's (which uses beef flavoring in their fries in the US), Chick-fil-A's Waffle Fries are completely vegan. They are made from just potatoes, canola oil, and sea salt, and are cooked in dedicated fryers away from the chicken.
2. The Vegan Market Salad Build
Order the Market Salad with no chicken and no blue cheese crumbles. You will be left with a massive bed of mixed greens, apples, strawberries, and blueberries. Top it with the Roasted Almonds and the Light Balsamic Vinaigrette (which is vegan). It's fresh, huge, and delicious.
3. Kale Crunch Side & Fruit Cup
Both of these sides are naturally vegan. The Kale Crunch features curly kale, green cabbage, and roasted almonds tossed in an apple cider and Dijon mustard vinaigrette.
Vegan & Vegetarian Sauces
To dip your Waffle Fries, you need to know which sauces fit your diet.
- Vegan Sauces: Polynesian Sauce, Barbecue Sauce, Sweet & Spicy Sriracha.
- Vegetarian Sauces (Contains egg/dairy): Chick-fil-A Sauce, Ranch, Honey Mustard, Zesty Buffalo.
Summary
If you are Vegetarian: The Veggie Wrap hack and the Mac & Cheese are your best friends.
If you are Vegan: A large order of Waffle Fries dipped in Polynesian sauce, paired with a modified Market Salad and a Lemonade, is one of the best vegan fast-food meals you can get anywhere.