Carl’s Jr. is a fast-food restaurant chain. Like most fast-food restaurants, it specializes in burgers, but you’ll also find various fried chicken options on the menu (including the adorable Chicken Stars). Unfortunately, since this is the case, it can be tricky to find vegetarian options at Carl’s Jr., but it’s not completely impossible.
We’ve combed through the online menu and allergen information to find out how to order vegetarian at Carl’s Jr. There are 16 vegetarian options at Carl’s Jr. Your best bet for a full and satisfying meal is probably the Beyond Famous Star burger or the Beyond Fiery Famous Star burger, both of which are made using Beyond Meat, which is fully plant based. You can enjoy this with a number of vegetarian-friendly sides, including Crisscut Fries, Fried Zucchini, Onion Rings, and Jalapeno Poppers.
Watch out for items that sound vegetarian but that contain hidden meat, such as the 4-Cheese Quesadilla. This sounds like it would just contain 4 types of cheese, but it comes with chicken or steak as standard. If you want something with a Mexican vibe, we recommend the Bean and Cheese Burrito, which is a vegetarian option at Carl’s Jr. If you’re dining at breakfast time, the sweet French toast Dips or savory Hash Rounds are probably the best choices, as all the breakfast sandwiches and breakfast burritos contain meat.
