Vegan cheesecake may not be on the list of vegan options at The Cheesecake Factory, but they do have plenty of menu items to choose from.
A few options like the Vegan Cobb Salad, Thai Lettuce Wraps with Grilled Avocado and Impossible Burger are vegan as-is straight off the menu.
Here is everything vegan at The Cheesecake Factory!
Vegan Options at The Cheesecake Factory
The Cheesecake Factory’s managers receive extensive training on the ingredients of every dish and are happy to answer any questions or take additional precautions with the preparation of a guest’s meal. If you feel it is necessary, speak with a manager to ensure that your dietary requirements are met.
Cross-contamination can/will occur in a shared kitchen. You choose your level of comfort.
Complimentary Bread
- Ask for ONLY the sourdough bread and NO butter.
Small Plates & Snacks
- Little House Salad … comes with greens, cucumber and tomato. The pic includes carrot; the description does not.
2 menu items that have NOT been confirmed to be vegan but have ingredients that make us think they might be are the Avocado Toast and Asian Cucumber Salad. Unless there are hidden ingredients, the bread for the avocado toast is the only thing that might not be vegan-friendly. We have contacted guest services and will update once we learn more.
And see our FAQ for info on the Korean Fried Cauliflower. -Jen
Appetizers
- Thai Lettuce Wraps with Grilled Avocado. Choose the small or regular version … comes with carrots, bean sprouts, coconut curry noodles and lettuce leaves with sauces: peanut, sweet red chili and tamarind-cashew.
Salads
- Little House Salad. Choose a vegan dressing (list below) … comes with greens, cucumber and tomato. The pic includes carrot; the description does not.
- Tossed Green Salad. Order with NO croutons. Choose a vegan dressing (list below) … comes with mixed greens, carrots, cucumber and tomato.
- Vegan Cobb Salad … comes with crisp lettuce, grilled asparagus, avocado, roasted beets, green beans, tomato, cucumber, carrot, quinoa, farro, almonds, toasted pepitas and the house vinaigrette.
Vegan Dressings
Check for availability with your location.
- House Vinaigrette (aka Balsamic Vinaigrette)
- Lemon Vinaigrette
- Shallot Vinaigrette
- SkinnyLicious® Mustard Vinaigrette
- SkinnyLicious® Sesame Soy Dressing
- French Mustard (gluten-free)
Main Dishes
^ Evelyn’s Pasta was updated in November 2022. We did confirm with Cheesecake Factory that you CAN still make it vegan. There are A LOT of items to take off though. If your server says it cannot, please verify this with a manager.
–>The Impossible Burger is being removed from menus. You may still be able to order it if your location has some available.
- Impossible Burger (see note just above). Order the vegan version of their Impossible Burger (NOT the SkinnyLicious version) … comes with vegan cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion and their special sauce (vegan 1000 island dressing) on a toasted vegan brioche bun.
- Orange Cauliflower Bowl … comes with crispy cauliflower, snow peas, carrots and mushrooms in a sweet and spicy orange sauce. Served over white rice.
- Evelyn’s Favorite Pasta^. Order with NO garlic butter puree, Maitre D butter, parmesan/romano cheese mix, butter sauce and garlic dip … comes with penne tossed with oil, garlic, zucchini, broccoli, asparagus, roma tomatoes, onions, peppers, and various seasonings.
- Not on the menu pasta. Ask if they can create you a simple bowl of pasta with your choice of pasta (the angel hair, penne, bow tie and spaghetti pasta types are vegan) and marinara sauce with NO cheese or butter/dairy.
Sides
Fried items may share a fryer with animal menu items. Ask your server to confirm if this is a concern for you.
- French Fries
- Sweet Potato Fries
- Green Beans. Order with NO butter.
- Fresh Corn. Order with NO butter.
- Sautéed Spinach. Order with NO butter.
- Steamed Broccoli. Order with NO butter.
- Grilled Asparagus. Order with NO butter.
- White or Brown Steamed Rice
Dessert
- Bowl of Fresh Berries. Order with NO whipped cream.
Frozen Drink
- Strawberry Fruit Smoothie … comes with strawberries, orange and pineapple juices, coconut and banana blended with ice.
- Tropical Smoothie … comes with mango, passion fruit, pineapple and coconut blended with ice.
Per The Cheesecake Factory: “Before placing your order, please contact the restaurant if a person in your party has a food allergy or other food sensitivities. Menu items may be prepared using shared equipment and fryers allowing for cross-contact with allergens and other ingredients and variations in vendor-supplied ingredients may occur.”
*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.
Note: VeggL is a US-based website and all info contained on our site is regarding US-based locations.
The Cheesecake Factory Vegan FAQ
Is the Korean Cauliflower Vegan?
This varies based on location so we took it off the menu above. The batter is made using rice flour and water; however, some locations dip the cauliflower in egg prior to battering and we have been informed that the sauce may contain honey. Ask before ordering!
The reason it was on our guide before was because a vegan general manager has been a contact and informed us this was a vegan option without the ranch. We also confirmed this with guest services. Since then, we have received a couple of emails (referring to locations in different parts of the country) stating that their location uses egg to batter or their sauce contains honey. There are too many inconsistencies.
The email we received in response to our questions regarding the Korean Cauliflower itself containing animal products from the Cheesecake Factory’s guest services says, “I am able to share with you that it does not contain any eggs, dairy or honey.”
If you really want this option, we suggest you ask your server for clarity of the ingredients they are using at your location.
Is the Impossible Burger at The Cheesecake Factory vegan?
As of late February 2026, the Impossible patty is being removed from every location.
Below shares the answer for when it was on the menu.
Be aware that there are now 2 versions of the Impossible Burger at The Cheesecake Factory. The one that is on the Skinnylicious menu and has mayo on it is NOT vegan. The other one– the one that specifically says it has vegan cheese, and includes a special sauce, is vegan-friendly. The special sauce is a vegan 1000 island type of sauce. The brioche bun is vegan-friendly as well.
Is the Veggie Burger vegan at Cheesecake Factory?
Short answer. It used to be. Now heavy cream has been added to it.
Our Picks
Ryan’s Pick: The Cheesecake Factory actually puts thought into their Impossible Burger. It is delicious! And the Thai Lettuce Wraps were phenomenal. The Impossible patty has been removed from the menu.
Jen’s Pick: The Thai Lettuce Wraps with Grilled Avocado are incredible. The chicken version was always my go-to pre-vegan days so this was no surprise. The plating looks like a work of art. Just beautiful. And the Vegan Cobb Salad is so good! I had plenty of leftovers as well. 🙂
More Info and Links
- The Cheesecake Factory was founded in Beverly Hills, CA in 1978 (the bakery was founded six years earlier in 1972) and currently has 206 locations in the US.
- If you’d like to see everything on Cheesecake Factory’s menu, check out their official menu page
on their website - Information pulled directly from The Cheesecake Factory’s Nutritional Guide
- Not quite what you’re looking for? VeggL has over 215 Cheat Sheet Guides for popular chain restaurants including other casual dine in locations like Yard House and Maggiano’s.
- Disclaimer: We do everything possible at VeggL to make sure all our Vegan Guides are as up-to-date as possible, but sometimes menus and menu items can change. VeggL is not responsible for incorrect or outdated information. Always check with your location and server to confirm items are vegan when ordering. If you notice something that needs to be corrected – please let us know!
