Applebee's vegan options are becoming more available as the restaurant responds to the growing demand for vegetarian and vegan dining options. While complete vegan meals may still be limited at Applebee's, there are still several options that can be modified to meet dietary restrictions. Here's a breakdown of Applebee's vegan offerings:
Vegan Appetizers
- Brewpub Pretzels: Applebee's provides vegan-friendly Pretzels that guests can order without the honey mustard or cheese dip. However, guests can ask for regular mustard or marinara sauce to dip.
- White Queso Dip & Chips: This pre-made corn tortilla is 100% cruelty-free, but it contains dairy. The most suitable substitute is guacamole.
Vegan Salads
- House Salad: Guests can order the salad without cheese or croutons. The strawberry balsamic chicken salad can also be made vegan by excluding the chicken.
- Other Salads: Several other salads available on the Applebee's menu can potentially be made vegan by substituting ingredients such as lettuce or dressing.
Vegan Pasta
Applebee's pasta dishes, such as the classic American broccoli chicken Alfredo, can be made vegan by skipping the chicken, butter, and cheese. Customers can also ask for a side of broccoli prepared without butter or a house salad with a vegan dressing.
Vegan Breads
- Brioche Bun: The breadsticks at Applebee's are vegan, but guests may want to ask for butterless options.
Vegan Sides
- Baked Potato: The baked potato is a tasty vegan option that can be prepared without butter or sour cream. Guests can ask for black bean corn salsa or guacamole instead.
- French Fries: While the fries can be made vegan by using a different oil or baking them at home, cross-contamination may be an issue due to shared fryer oil.
- Seasoned Fries: These fries are vegan, but the same oil is often used for meat products.
- Steamed Broccoli: While the broccoli can be made vegan by preparing it without butter, the same oil is used for meat products.
- Apple Sauce: This sauce is made with apples, so it is naturally vegan.
Vegan Sauces & Dressings
- Lemon Olive Oil Vinaigrette
- Fat-Free Italian Dressing
- Champagne Vinaigrette
- Sweet & Spicy Sauce
- Balsamic Glaze
- Black Bean Corn Salsa
- Chipotle Lime Salsa
- Marinita Salsa
Vegan Drinks
Applebee's serve a variety of vegan-friendly beverages, including fruit smoothies, coffee, soda, hot tea, and flavored lemonades.
Vegan Soups & Desserts
Unfortunately, Applebee's does not offer vegan soups or desserts at this time.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the impossible burger vegan at Applebee's?
Yes, the impossible burger patty is plant-based, but at Applebee's, they add American cheese slices to the burger. Vegans can always ask to skip the American cheese slices and enjoy the impossible burger. -
Are Applebee's fries vegan?
Yes, Applebee's fries are vegan, but cross-contamination may be an issue due to shared fryer oil. -
Are Applebee's onion rings vegan?
No, the crunchy onion rings contain dairy and are not vegan-friendly.
Applebee's is working to offer more vegan-friendly options in the future, including the possibility of making their iconic impossible burger available without cheese at all locations. For now, guests can enjoy a variety of vegan-friendly dishes that can be easily modified to meet individual dietary preferences.
