What can you eat in Mac donalds if you are a vegetarian

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Please suggest. Are all burgers either have beef or get cooked in beef oil? Can vegetarians and vegans eat from the outlets at all?

@liveforsummer, my thoughts exactly I want vegetable alternatives, not wierdy pretend meat ones and yes to real cheese (or as real as the plastic cheese slice is)

There’s a veggie burger, a vegan burger and a veggie wrap. Also cheese melt dippers

They do a plant based range now.

I've been veggie for over 30 years now and wouldn't buy them. I won't support the company as it goes against my personal ethics.

A vegan thread on MN always descends into madness.

I love the McPlant. I'd rather eat in an independent vegan restaurant but there are none in my small town. And sometimes I just fancy some processed junk.

I don't think it is madness to want a vegetarian alternative that is vegetarian not vegan and is vegetable based alongside a vegan alternative. I don't like the current trend towards the only vegetarian alternative being vegan, I don't like the vegan dairy alternatives.

Nowt wrong with fancying and eating processed junk every now and again.

@PlacidPenelope

I don't think it is madness to want a vegetarian alternative that is vegetarian not vegan and is vegetable based alongside a vegan alternative. I don't like the current trend towards the only vegetarian alternative being vegan, I don't like the vegan dairy alternatives.

Nowt wrong with fancying and eating processed junk every now and again.

I feel the same way penelope

Ive been to a number of local places who are now just offering 2/3 vegan alternatives and no vegetarian ones.

My son does. But he's 6YO and not particularly strict in his vegetarian regime. He still eats haribo for instance. I just don't think he likes meat, rather than being particularly arsed about vegetarian TBH. But he wants to be vegetarian so I go along with it.

Be careful with Burger King, as pp said they still cook their non-meat produce with the meat produce. I think the vegan royal is the only vegan thing on the menu.

Dh loves meat and hates veg. However he had mcplant burger last night as wanted to try it. Said it was fantastic and even better than their meat equivalents.

@Backtoreality1

If I was veggie I don’t think I would want to pay into a company that makes its fortune from animal products. The veggie/vegan options are just a palliative to make them appear animal friendly

I know this might sound mad so bear with me. Vegetarians and vegans often have family and friends who do eat meat and would like an option if they're in a McDonalds. Wild, I know.

I know this might sound mad so bear with me. Vegetarians and vegans often have family and friends who do eat meat and would like an option if they're in a McDonalds. Wild, I know.

Quite, I don't expect my meat eating friends and family to cater solely for me when we are out, shocking I know.

I do think, if you're a vegetarian for ethical / animal-loving reasons, then McDonald's is not a good choice.

There are many people who are veggie for other reasons, though.

The more people buy veggie burgers, the less demand for meat ones there’ll be. It’s good that more companies are offering options.

I’m veggie and enjoy a McDonald’s. I miss the spicy bean burger and wish that would come back on the menu.

McPlant!! It is so good!
I'm 'pescatarian'. Apologies, I know I sound like a total wanker writing that. But I have to say that because I am pretty much vegetarian but I do eat fish sometimes.
Anyway, just had the McPlant for the first time, and wow! It is delicious.

I love the spicy wrap

BTW a look at the menu on their website would have shown you the veggie and vegan options...

@mumda

You will be inhaling meat particles in the air. Don't do it.

For crying out loud...

Teen DD is vegan and seems to go fairly frequently with her friends so presumably finds something to eat.

You can ask for the McPlant with normal cheese, I did that the other day and they had no issue with it. I don't mind the vegan mayo tbh once its in a bun with cheese and ketchup etc, it tastes no different to me.

I've tried the Mcplant meal (vegan burger, fries and a coke), and it's was pretty good.

@StripedMousse

Is this a stealth advert?!

It's definitely a weird thread considering this question could be answered by going on their website!

I miss the quorn premiere. That was the best. And the ice cream sundaes. So much sauce - delicious.

@PlacidPenelope

I know this might sound mad so bear with me. Vegetarians and vegans often have family and friends who do eat meat and would like an option if they're in a McDonalds. Wild, I know.

Quite, I don't expect my meat eating friends and family to cater solely for me when we are out, shocking I know.

Exactly this. It is nice to be able to go somewhere mainstream and have an option. Everyone can get what they want.

I had a honking hangover and the vegan royale from BK sorted me right out. Yes ethically they’re not great but sometimes you need a greasy fast food fix!