Easily identifiable by their red and white color scheme and tiles, Five Guys is easily one of the most popular fast-food establishments. Five Guys offers everything from burgers to grilled cheese (and let’s not forget about those complimentary peanuts!) but is this renowned burger joint vegan-friendly?
Five Guys is not exactly vegan-friendly. The burgers, hot dogs, grilled cheese, and milkshakes are not suitable for vegans. Five Guys does offer a Veggie Sandwich which consists of sauteed vegetables and lettuce, but the bun is not vegan. Other vegan offerings include Five Guys Style Fries and Cajun Style Fries, complimentary peanuts, a variety of sauces and toppings.
If you find yourself in a pinch and must eat at Five Guys, read on to learn more about their menu options, as well as vegan tips and tricks. Let’s dig in!
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Nutrition & Allergen Guide
Five Guys does a good job of not only listing the calorie count on their menu items, but they also provide a handy and extensive nutrition & allergen guide. Feel free to refer to this guide on your next trip to Five Guys.
Tips & Tricks for Ordering Vegan at Five Guys
- If ordering the Veggie Sandwich, sub the bun for lettuce, as the bun contains eggs and milk and is therefore not vegan.
- Five Guys offers a variety of toppings and sauces. You may be able to create your own salad using the veggies and sauces.
- The Five Guys Style Fries and Cajun Style Fries are fried in 100% peanut oil and are completely vegan, so feel free to dig in!
- Consider adding any of the available toppings and sauces to the fries and making it a meal – read on below to create your own loaded vegan fries.
- The complimentary in-shell peanuts offered at Five Guys are vegan, making it a perfect snack filled with protein.
- Avoid all burgers, hot dogs, grilled cheese, and milkshakes as none of these are vegan.
- Avoid the mayonnaise, as it contains egg yolks.
- Though the milkshakes are not vegan, you can order some of the milkshake mix-ins and toppings such as fruit and Oreo cookies if you are craving something sweet!
Non-Vegan Options to Avoid at Five Guys
Unfortunately, the majority of the menu at Five Guys should be avoided by vegans, as the menu items below contain meat or animal by-products.
- Kosher Style Hot Dog
- Cheese Dog
- Bacon Dog
- Bacon Cheese Dog
- Hamburger
- Cheeseburger
- Bacon Burger
- Bacon Cheeseburger
- Little Hamburger
- Little Cheeseburger
- Little Bacon Burger
- Little Bacon Cheeseburger
- Grilled Cheese
- Cheese Veggie Sandwich
- BLT Sandwich
- Bacon Milkshake
- Bananas Milkshake
- Strawberries Milkshake
- Chocolate Milkshake
- Malted Milk Milkshake
- Oreo Cookie Pieces Milkshake
- Peanut Butter Milkshake
- Salted Caramel Milkshake
- Vanilla Milkshake
- Mayonnaise
- Milkshake Mix-Ins: Bacon, Caramel, ad Malt
Vegan Options at Five Guys
The vegan options at Five Guys are limited, but they are not non-existent. From a Veggie Sandwich (omit bun) to fries and peanuts, you can put together a small meal that can hold you over.
Sandwiches
1. Veggie Sandwich (substitute the bun for lettuce)
Ingredients:
- Grilled Onions*
- Mushrooms*
- Green Peppers
- Lettuce
- Tomatoes
- Sesame Seed Bun**
*Mushrooms and onions are likely sauteed on same griddle as burgers, so cross-contamination is likely. Always check with your local Five Guys regarding cross-contamination and procedures.
**The bun contains milk and eggs and is not vegan
Sides & Snacks
Vegans rejoice! The fries are likely your best bet on the Five Guys menu. Tasty as can be, both Five Guys Style and Cajun Style Fries are fried in 100% peanut oil and are vegan-friendly.
1. Five Guys Style
Ingredients:
- Potatoes
- Refined Peanut Oil
- Salt
2. Cajun Style
Ingredients:
- Potatoes
- Refined Peanut Oil
- Cajun Spice
- Garlic
- Salt
- Onion
- Paprika
- Oregano
- White Pepper
- Red Pepper
- Spice
- Salt
3. DIY Loaded Fries
- Five Guys Style or Cajun Style Fries
- Any of the toppings & sauces listed below:
- Grilled Onions*
- Grilled Mushrooms*
- Relish
- Jalapeno Peppers
- Green Peppers
- Tomatoes
- Sauce: mayo, ketchup, mustard, hot sauce, bar-b-que sauce, A1 sauce
*Mushrooms and onions are likely sauteed on same griddle as burgers, so cross-contamination is likely. Always check with your local Five Guys regarding cross-contamination and procedures.
4. In-Shell Peanuts
Ingredients:
- Peanuts
- Roasted with Salt Solution
Toppings & Sauces
Though not a meal, you may be able to create your own salad, or perhaps even add any of these toppings to fries!
1. Lettuce
2. Pickles
3. Tomatoes
4. Grilled Onions*
5. Grilled Mushrooms*
6. Ketchup
Ingredients:
- Tomato Concentrate from Red Ripe Tomatoes
- Distilled Vinegar
- High Fructose Corn Syrup
- Corn Syrup
- Salt
- Spice
- Onion Powder
- Natural Flavoring
8. Mustard
Ingredients:
- Distilled Vinegar
- Water
- No. 1 Grade Mustard Seed
- Salt
- Turmeric
- Paprika
- Spice
- Natural Flavors
- Garlic Powder
9. Relish
Ingredients:
- Cucumbers
- Corn Syrup
- Water
- High Fructose Corn Syrup
- Vinegar
- Salt
- Xanthan Gum
- 0.1% Sodium Benzoate (Preservative)
- Calcium Chloride
- Alum
- Natural Flavors
- Polysorbate 80
- Yellow 5
- Maltol
10. Onions
11. Jalapeno Peppers
12. Green Peppers
13. Bar-B-Que Sauce
Ingredients:
- Tomato Paste
- High Fructose Corn Syrup
- Corn Syrup
- Water
- Distilled Vinegar
- Molasses
- Salt
- Mustard Bran
- Natural Hickory Smoke Flavor
- Spices
- Onion Powder
- Garlic Powder
- Sodium Benzoate (Preservative)
- Caramel Color
- Sugar
- Natural Flavors
14. Hot Sauce
Ingredients:
- Aged Cayenne Red Peppers
- Distilled Vinegar
- Water
- Salt
- Natural Flavor
- Garlic Powder
15. A1 Sauce
Ingredients:
- Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato Paste)
- Distilled Vinegar
- Corn Syrup
- Salt
- Raisin Paste
- Crushed Orange Puree
- Spices and Herbs
- Dried Garlic and Onion
- Caramel Color
- Potassium Sorbate (To Preserve Freshness)
- Xanthan Gum
*Mushrooms and onions are likely sauteed on same griddle as burgers, so cross-contamination is likely. Always check with your local Five Guys regarding cross-contamination and procedures.
Milkshake Mix-Ins
Though the milkshakes are not vegan, you can create your own dessert with the available mix-ins below.
1. Banana
Ingredients:
- Bananas
- Simple Syrup (Cane Sugar, Water, Glycerin, Sodium Benzoate as a Preservative, Citric Acid)
- Salt
2. Strawberry
Ingredients:
- Strawberries
- Simple Syrup (Cane Sugar, Water, Glycerin, Sodium Benzoate as a Preservative, Citric Acid)
- Sugar
- Salt
- Pepper
- Lemon Juice
3. Cherry
Ingredients:
- Sour Black Cherries
- Sugar
- Water
- Glucose Syrup
- Coloring: Anthocyanins (Grape Skin Extract)
- Citric Acid
- Natural Flavors
4. Chocolate
Ingredients:
- Sugar
- High Fructose Corn Syrup
- Water
- Cocoa – Processed with Alkali
- Vanilla
- Unsweetened Chocolate
- Potassium Sorbate (Preservative)
- Mono and Diglycerides
5. Oreo Cookie Pieces
Ingredients:
- Sugar
- Unbleached Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin)
- High Oleic Canola and/or Palm Oil
- Cocoa
- High Fructose Corn Syrup
- Cornstarch
- Leavening (Baking Soda and/or Calcium Phosphate)
- Salt
- Soy Lecithin
- Vanillin – an Artificial Flavor
- Chocolate
6. Peanut Butter
Ingredients:
- Peanut Butter (Peanuts, Sugar, Palm Oil, Salt)
- Honey (Maltodextrin, Honey and Silicon Dioxide)
7. Dark Vanilla Syrup
Ingredients:
- High Fructose Corn Syrup
- Water
- Imitation Flavor
- Caramel Color
- Citric Acid
- Preserved with Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Borbate
Drinks
1. Coke (Fountain or Bottle)
Ingredients:
- Carbonated water
- High fructose corn syrup
- Caramel color
- Phosphoric acid
- Natural flavors
- Caffeine
2. Diet Coke (Fountain or Bottle)
Ingredients:
- Carbonated water
- Caramel color
- Phosphoric and citric acid
- Aspartame (contains phenylalanine)
- Flavor
- Sodium benzoate
- Caffeine
- Acesulfame-potassium
3. Sprite (Fountain or Bottle)
Ingredients:
- Carbonated water
- Sugar
- Citric acid
- Sweeteners (acesulfame K, aspartame)
- Acidity regulator (sodium citrate)
- Natural lemon and lime flavorings
4. Root Beer
Ingredients:
- Carbonated water
- High fructose corn syrup
- Caramel color
- Sodium benozate
- Citric acid
- Caffeine
- Artificial and natural flavors
- Acacia
5. Dr Pepper
Ingredients:
- Carbonated water
- High fructose corn syrup
- Caramel color
- Phosphoric acid
- Natural and artificial flavors
- Sodium benzoate (preservative)
- Caffeine
6. Simply Lemonade
Ingredients:
- Pure filtered water
- Sugar
- Lemon juice
- Natural flavors
7. Dasani Bottled Water
Ingredients:
- Water
- Magnesium sulfate
- Potassium chloride
- Salt
8. Honest Tea Bottle
Ingredients:
- Organic brewed tea (filtered water, fair trade organic green tea leaves)
- Fair trade organic cane sugar
- Organic honey
- Organic and natural flavor
- Ascorbic acid (to protect taste)
- Citric acid
9. Simply Lemonade Bottle
Find a Five Guys Near You
With locations in all 50 states, you are likely to find a Five Guys near you! You can locate the closest Five Guys location here.
Similar Restaurants to Five Guys
If you do not have a Five Guys location near you, you can still enjoy similar offerings at similar restaurants, though these are likely to have limited vegan offerings.
Related Questions
Does Five Guys Have Veggie Patties?
Unfortunately, Five Guys does not offer a veggie patty. Whether you are looking for a veggie burger or Impossible Burger, these are not offered at Five Guys. Five Guys does offer a Veggie Sandwich, but this consists of sauteed vegetables and lettuce only.
Does Five Guys Have Vegan Milkshakes?
Though the milkshakes are Five Guys are legendary, none are unfortunately vegan. As noted above, you may be able to create a DIY dessert using vegan milkshake toppings and mix-ins, though you are likely better off visiting a vegan-friendly dessert shop.
Are Five Guys Fries Vegan?
Yes! The fries at Five Guys are 100% vegan. This includes both the regular and Cajun Five Guys fries. The fries are cooked in 100% peanut oil and are suitable for vegans.