• Our Top Picks
  • Breads
  • Toppings
  • Condiments
  • Sides
  • Drinks
  • Frequently Asked Questions

Family-operated since the start, Whataburger has been serving delicious burgers, fries, shakes, and more since its founding in 1950. While the fast-food chain is not known for its vegan items, plant-based customers can still find some small bites at Whataburger locations. Here are our favorite vegan menu items, plus toppings, drinks, and more.

Our Top Picks

These classic Whataburger sides complete your meal with their crispiness and seasoning.

French Fries

It’s always a relief to go to a popular fast-food chain and find vegan fries. The Whataburger website confirms its fries are cooked in “ZTF Whataburger liquid shortening,” which is primarily soybean oil-based.

Hash Brown Sticks

The only vegan breakfast item at Whataburger is delicious on its own. However, if you’re feeling creative, the hash brown sticks can be added as a sandwich filler for the secret menu item “Whatahash Sandwich.”

Garden Salad

This salad can be made vegan-friendly by omitting chicken and cheese. After that, liven up the basic mix of greens with some more toppings: avocado, fire-roasted mushrooms, grilled peppers and onions, and jalapenos. Finish with one of the vegan dressings or oil and vinegar.

Vegan Breads

There are no vegan sandwiches at Whataburger, and it may be difficult to build your own sandwich. Still, you can ask at your location if they are able to modify an existing sandwich. The following breads are vegan:

Treehugger Tip

Whataburger’s website states that potato-based sides may be cooked in a shared fryer with items made with non-vegan ingredients. Ask at your location about cross-contamination.

  • White BunTexas ToastFlour Tortilla

Vegan Toppings

Fortunately, there’s lots of veg to go around at Whataburger.

  • AvocadoFire Roasted MushroomsGrilled Peppers and OnionsJalapeños (Fresh or Grilled)LettucePicklesTomato Slices

Vegan Condiments

Top things off with one or more of these condiments.

  • Fancy KetchupSpicy KetchupMustardHerb Vinaigrette Balsamic Vinaigrette

Vegan Sides

While there aren’t many sides, at least you’ve got a choice between savory and sweet.

  • French FriesHash Brown SticksApple Slices

Vegan Drinks

Reliable soda fountain drinks make up most of Whataburger’s thirst quenchers.

  • Simply Orange JuiceHonest Apple JuiceCokeDiet CokeSpriteFanta (Strawberry and Orange)Hawaiian PunchMountain DewPepsiDr. PepperUnsweetened TeaSweet TeaHot TeaCoffee

  • Are the onion rings at Whataburger vegan?

  • No, unfortunately. The onion rings at Whataburger contain egg and milk products.

  • Does Whataburger have a vegan burger?

  • We wish, but sadly no. While other burger chains do, Whataburger continues to sell beef burgers.

No, unfortunately. The onion rings at Whataburger contain egg and milk products.

We wish, but sadly no. While other burger chains do, Whataburger continues to sell beef burgers.