Five Guys Burgers and Fries is an American fast causal restaurant chain focused on burgers, hot dogs, and french fries. According to Wikipedia, there were 1,500 Five Guys locations worldwide in 2016. In this article we list the only vegan options at Five Guys restaurants in 2022.
Five Guys posts both the ingredients and allergen information for their menu items on the Allergen Guide listed on their website. All of the items listed in this article are based on the information provided in the allergen guide and other vegan resources.
At the time of this writing, Five Guys only has ONE vegan friendly option on their menu but there are a couple bonus options to pair with it. While they do have a “Veggie Sandwich” on the menu, the bun contains milk and egg ingredients. More information on the Veggie Sandwich can be found here. Therefore, the only vegan items you can get at Five Guys are as follows.
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French Fries!
According to their menu, Five Guys’ French Fries are “fresh cut potatoes cooked in pure, no cholesterol, 100% peanut oil”. Since the Five Guys fries are cooked in peanut oil and potatoes are the only ingredients, they are most definitely vegan friendly! As far as we can tell, no other menu items at Five Guys are fried so cross contamination shouldn’t be an issue either. The fries come in two varieties: Five Guys Style and Cajun Style, both of which are vegan.
Five Guys Style Fries
The “Five Guys Style Fries” are simply french fries tossed in salt. No additional flavorings or ingredients are used.
Cajun Style Fries
The “Cajun Style Fries” at Five Guys are also vegan friendly! The Cajun seasoning used consists of Garlic, Salt, Onion, Paprika, Oregano, White Pepper, Red Pepper, Spice. If you’re in the mood for a more flavorful spice experience opt for the Cajun Style Fries.
Sauces
Luckily, Five Guys have a few sauces to pair with their French Fries. These include:
- A1 Original Steak Sauce
- BBQ Sauce
- Hot Sauce
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Relish
Peanuts
In addition to their menu items, Five Guys restaurants also provide free peanuts to paying customers in their stores. As the only ingredient is the peanut themselves, these are also vegan friendly.
Beverages
In addition to their vegan french fries, Five Guys also serves many vegan-friendly soft drinks. These typically include Coke products, but each location may vary.
Veggie Sandwich
As mentioned earlier, Five Guys does have a “Veggie Sandwich” and a “Cheese Veggie Sandwich” on their menu. Unfortunately, their bun contains both milk and egg ingredients making these sandwiches not vegan-friendly. However, it is possible to order the Veggie Sandwich in a lettuce wrap to make it vegan. The other ingredients that come on the Veggie Sandwich include: grilled onions, mushrooms, and green peppers, layered with lettuce and tomatoes. Top it with one of the Five Guys vegan sauces and this might be a delicious option.
Summary
While Five Guys only has French Fries as the only vegan option listed on the menu, it can be paired with the free peanuts and a beverage to make a more complete meal. With the possible option to get grilled veggies in a lettuce wrap, Five Guys has less than ideal options for vegans but at least there are a few!
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