Vegan Options at Carl’s Jr (Updated 2024)

The vegan options at Carl’s Jr include the Beyond Burger! Starting in October of 2019 Carl’s Jr rolled out the Beyond Burger and Beyond Sausage in their 1500 locations nationwide.

While the Beyond Sausage is no longer available, the Beyond Famous Star is!

Be aware though… as of early 2024, it appears some locations are no longer carrying The Beyond Famous Star. From our research, most of them still do. Just know, you will need to double-check with the location you are visiting to see if they have it before ordering.

An easy way to do this is by going to their menu online and pretend like you’re going to create an order at your closest location.

So, if you have a Carl’s Jr nearby, you can have a Burger and Fries* tonight. Here is the full list of vegan options at Carl’s Jr:

Vegan Options at Carl’s Jr

Breakfast

Hash Rounds*

Burger

Some locations are no longer carrying the Beyond Famous Star. You will need to check with your location prior to ordering.

Beyond Famous Star*. Order with NO cheese and NO mayo … comes with a Beyond burger, lettuce, tomato, sliced onions, dill pickle on a seeded bun.

You can also customize your Beyond Burger.

Carls Jr. has the following vegan-friendly toppings:

Lettuce
Tomato
White Onion
Red Onion
Pickle
Jalapenos
Guacamole
BBQ Sauce
Ketchup
Mustard
Extra Beyond burger patty
Lettuce Wrap (in place of a bun)

Sides

French Fries*
CrissCut Fries*
Hash Rounds*

Vegan Dressing/Sauce

Low Fat Balsamic Vinaigrette
Sweet & Bold BBQ Dipping Sauce
Spicy Buffalo Dipping Sauce
Ketchup
Mustard

* All fried items at Carl’s Jr share a fryer with animal menu items and the burger shares the grill. 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.

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Carl’s Jr Vegan FAQ

Is the Carl’s Jr Beyond Burger vegan?

Yes and No. While the Beyond Burger itself is vegan, the burgers are cooked on a shared cooking space according to the Carl’s Jr website so are therefore not 100% vegan. So it’s really up to each individual to decide what they are or are not comfortable with.

Are Carl’s Jr Fries Vegan?

Yes, the fries at Carl’s Jr are vegan.

Having said that, all fried items at Carl’s Jr (including fries and hash rounds) are fried in the same fryer as animal products. If that is a concern for you we advise against ordering the fries.

Is Carl’s Jr special sauce vegan?

Yes! According to the Carl’s Jr Ingredients list the special sauce is vegan!

Are Carl’s Jr hamburger buns vegan?

Yes! The Sesame Seed bun at Carl’s Jr is, in fact, vegan.

Are Carl’s Jr’s French Toast Sticks Vegan?

No. According to their allergen guide, the French Toast Sticks contain dairy.

Are Carl’s Jr Beans Vegan?

No, the Beans are not vegan. The Allergens Page is not consistent with the ingredients listed on the menu from the website.

Can the Beyond Sausage Burrito be made vegan?

As of January 2022, we are no longer seeing the Beyond Sausage Burrito on the menu; however, you could have made it vegan* by ordering without the eggs or cheese. They do mention cross-contamination can occur.

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Our Picks:

Ryan’s Pick: I’ve grabbed a Beyond Famous Star with fries a few times and it’s a solid burger. Would be nice if everything wasn’t cooked together, but it’s a start.