The Best Vegetarian and Vegan Options at Jack in the Box (2025)

October 2025 update

Jack in the Box isn’t a veg powerhouse, but you can put together solid vegetarian—and even vegan—orders if you know the menu and a couple of customizations. Below are the best vegan-by-ingredients options, the vegetarian choices, and quick scripts to order them fast. Fries and hash browns are cooked in vegetable oil, but fryers are shared—if you avoid cross-contact, stick to non-fried picks.

Vegan Options (by ingredients; ask about shared fryers)

1. French Fries
   Why it works: Potato + veggie oil; no dairy/egg in the listed ingredients.
   Note: Shared fryers.

2. Seasoned Curly Fries
   Why it works: Seasoned potato (contains wheat), no dairy/egg in the listed ingredients.
   Note: Shared fryers.

3. Hash Browns (breakfast)
   Why it works: Potatoes + veggie oil.
   Note: Shared fryers.

4. Side Salad (no cheese, no croutons) + Balsamic Vinaigrette
   Why it works: Greens + veggies; balsamic is dairy-/egg-free by ingredients.
   How to order: “Side salad—no cheese, no croutons—balsamic on the side.”

5. Pita + Veggie Build (custom)
   Why it works: Whole-grain pita with lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, jalapeños; finish with fire-roasted salsa.
   How to order: “Pita with veggies only—lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, jalapeños—and salsa.”
   Note: Some stores ring this up as a custom; availability varies.

6. Simple Bowl Hack: Side of White Rice + Side Salad + Salsa
   Why it works: When rice is available, combine with salad and salsa for a warm, plant-based bowl.
   How to order: “Side of rice, side salad (no cheese/croutons), and salsa—I’ll combine.”

7. Vegan-friendly add-ons
   Go-tos: Ketchup, mustard, fire-roasted salsa, balsamic vinaigrette.
   Heads-up: Mayo/ranch contain egg/dairy; ask about buffalo sauce formulation if you’re strict.

Vegetarian Options (lacto-ovo)

1. Sourdough Grilled Cheese
   Why it works: Cheese + sourdough.
   Upgrade: Add tomato/onion if they’ll do it.

2. Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich (muffin, bun, or sourdough)
   Why it works: Easy protein from eggs/cheese.
   Lean tweak: No mayo or creamy sauce.

3. French Toast Sticks
   Why it works: Vegetarian (contains egg/milk).
   Pair: Add a side salad or hash browns for sweet + savory.

4. Onion Rings
   Why it works: Vegetarian batter (contains milk/wheat).
   Note: Shared fryers.

5. Stuffed Jalapeños / Mozzarella Sticks (when offered)
   Why it works: Cheese-based snacks; vegetarian, not vegan.
   Dip choice: Marinara or ketchup over ranch if you’re trimming dairy.

6. Side Salad (add cheese or a side egg if available)
   Why it works: Quick way to make a fuller vegetarian plate.

What’s not veg-friendly (read before you order)

• Regular & Tiny Tacos: Meat filling; not vegetarian/vegan.

• Egg Rolls: Contain pork; not vegetarian/vegan.

• Most burgers/chicken sandwiches: Meat by default—use the pita/veggie or salad builds instead if you’re meat-free.

Ordering Scripts (copy/paste) 😎

• Vegan fries + salad combo: “Small fries and a side salad—no cheese or croutons—balsamic on the side.”

• Vegan pita hack: “Pita with veggies only—lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, jalapeños—and salsa.”

• WFPB-leaning bowl: “Side of rice, side salad (no cheese/croutons), and salsa.”

• Vegetarian breakfast: “Egg & cheese on a muffin, no mayo—and hash browns.”

• Vegetarian snack: “Sourdough grilled cheese and a side salad.”

Cross-Contact & Allergen Notes (quick but important)

• Shared fryers: Fries, curly fries, hash browns, onion rings, and other fried items are often cooked in the same oil as non-veg items. If you avoid cross-contact, stick to salads, pita + veggies, rice + salsa, and non-fried sides.

• Onion rings: Vegetarian, not vegan (contain milk).

• Fries & hash browns: Vegan by ingredients, but see shared-fryer note above.

Last Bite: Plant-Powered Wins at Jack 🌱✨

Jack in the Box won’t rival a vegan café, but you can still eat comfortably veg with fries/curly fries/hash browns (mind the fryers), a side salad without cheese/croutons + balsamic, and salsa-powered pita/rice hacks. Vegetarians get extra room with sourdough grilled cheese and egg-and-cheese breakfasts. Tell me whether you’re vegan or vegetarian (and how careful you are about shared fryers), and I’ll turn this into ready-to-order combos for breakfast, lunch, late night—even kid-friendly sets.