Vegan Options at TGI Fridays (Updated 2026)

Vegan Options at TGI Fridays

While TGI Fridays may have a tiny list of vegan-friendly options, what they do have could work!

The main one you may already be aware of is TGI Friday’s Beyond Burger. You also have the option of a House Salad, plain broccoli and if cross-contamination isn’t a concern, Chips & Salsa. The Kids menu also includes an option.

Vegan Options at TGI Fridays

Appetizers

  • Chips* & Salsa

Entrees

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TGI Friday’s Beyond Cheeseburger, modified.
  • The Beyond Meat Cheeseburger. Order with NO cheese or TGI sauce. SUB bun with gluten-free vegan bun or “green style” –replaces the bun with lettuce… comes with lettuce, tomato, red onion & pickles. You can add avocado to this burger for extra $$. Choose either plain broccoli or a modified house salad as your side.
  • House Salad – Order with NO cheese, croutons or the breadstick.  There are 3 dressings that we have not confirmed vegan Ask about their balsamic vinaigrette, lemon vinaigrette and sweet heat mango vinaigrette. Another idea is to ask for salsa and/or avocado to use as a dressing topping. You also have the option to add the Beyond Burger to this salad.
  • Pasta with Tomato Marinara Sauce… this is also on the kids menu.

Sides

  • Plain Broccoli. Verify NO dairy is added.
  • House Salad. Order with NO cheese or croutons … comes with greens, cucumber and tomato. We have not confirmed if the the following dressings are vegan (you will need to ask when visiting): balsamic vinaigrette, lemon vinaigrette and sweet heat mango vinaigrette.


–> The Seasoned Fries and Onion Rings are noted on the TGI Friday’s nutrition/allergen guide as containing the following animal-based allergens: egg, fish, milk and shellfish.

* All fried items share a fryer with the animal menu items at TGI Friday’s. As with any restaurant that is not 100% vegan or does not offer a designated cooking space for their vegan options, cross-contamination can occur and fryers/grills may be shared with animal products. You can choose what your level of comfort is with these potential issues.

TGI Friday’s Vegan FAQ

Are TGI Fridays buns vegan?

There are two bun options at TGI Fridays. According to the 2026 allergen guide, the regular potato bun contains dairy and the gluten free bun is the vegan-friendly option.

Can I eat WFPB (Whole Food Plant Based) at TGI Friday’s?

Not much of a meal but you could get a house salad with NO cheese, croutons or dressing (ask for salsa and/or avocado for a dressing) and plain broccoli.

More Info:

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