How to Eat Vegan at McDonald’s

While McDonald's McPlant rollout in the US did not happen, there are still vegan options available on the menu. In countries like the UK, Australia, and the Netherlands, McDonald's offers a fully vegan McPlant with plant-based mayonnaise and dairy-free cheese, as well as other vegan offerings like chicken wraps, veggie dippers, French fries, and more. The chain has also introduced plant-based McNuggets in Germany, showing significant progress in offering vegan options internationally.

However, in the US, McDonald's does not have many vegan options. While their menu is not marked with any indicators for vegan items, plant-based patrons can still find accidentally vegan items like the Baked Apple Pie, certain beverages, plain English muffins, and some sauces. It is recommended to avoid items like the hash browns and fries, as they contain animal derivatives. Despite limited options, McDonald's does offer some vegan-friendly choices for those following a plant-based diet.