On the whole, fast food has gotten friendlier for vegetarians, but not every fast food chain is completely on board. Some chains now offer plant-based entrees, but a number of popular chains leave meat-free diners piecing together a meal from side dishes if they have any options at all.

Several major fast food chains still don’t offer a dedicated vegetarian entree on their national U.S. menus, including Raising Cane’s, McDonald’s, Wingstop, Arby’s, KFC, and Popeyes. In most cases, vegetarians are limited to options like fries, coleslaw, mac and cheese, biscuits, or other sides, and some locations may prepare foods in shared fryers or use ingredients that aren’t suitable for all vegetarians.

If you’re looking for a vegetarian meal, you might want to skip these joints:

• Raising Cane’s: Fries, toast, and coleslaw, but no meat-free entree.
• McDonald’s: Breakfast has a few options, but lunch and dinner are largely limited to sides and desserts.
• Wingstop: Fries, veggie sticks, and Cajun fried corn instead of a vegetarian main.
• Arby’s: Plenty of sides, but no meat-free sandwich or entree.
• KFC: Sides like corn, biscuits, and mac and cheese, but no dedicated vegetarian meal.
• Popeyes: A couple of meat-free sides, but no plant-based main course.

If you’re craving fast food, it’s worth checking the menu before you head out. A little planning can save you from having fries for your entire dinner.
Source: Delish