Test Market Success: McDonald’s McVeggie Sandwich Goes National—Here’s How to Make It Vegan!

In the spring, McDonald’s trialed their McVeggie sandwich in a few parts of Canada. The vegan breaded patty features a blend of carrots, green beans, zucchini, peas, soybeans, broccoli, and corn, and is served in a sesame-seed bun.

Now, the company has announced that the McVeggie is going national in Canada.

McVeggie varieties have long been popular in countries like Brazil, Australia, and India. (Honestly, McDonald’s in India sounds amazing: McVeggie is just one of five veg burgers there.)

The new Canadian McVeggie has its own unique flavor. Reviewers say it “tastes like a McDonald’s burger.”

How to Order the Canadian McVeggie Vegan

The McVeggie can be ordered vegan with a simple tweak. Ask for it without the mayo-based sauce or habanero spread—both of which contain eggs. Instead, opt for ketchup or mustard.

Why Doesn’t McDonald’s Have a Vegan Burger in the U.S.?

McDonald’s first trialed a veggie burger in the U.S. in 2021 with the McPlant—made in collaboration with Beyond Meat—at locations in California and Texas. The sandwich was later discontinued—a decision that experts have criticized as a marketing failure rather than a lack of consumer demand.

In the UK, the McPlant was so popular that McDonald’s introduced a Double McPlant months later. Hundreds of thousands of consumers have called on McDonald’s to add vegan options to its U.S. menu. The company must stop dragging its feet and start offering menu items for customers who care about animals, the environment, and their health.

Why Everyone Should Demand Vegan Options at McDonald’s and Other Fast Food Chains

Cows, chickens, pigs, and other animals exploited and killed for “food” are sensitive, feeling individuals who do not want to suffer. Cows grieve for their lost loved ones, and mother hens teach calls to their chicks before they even hatch. Pigs are playful and empathetic and are known to be excellent problem-solvers. In the meat, egg, and dairy industries, these animals often spend their lives in cramped, filthy sheds where they cannot bask in the sun, dig in the dirt, or even breathe fresh air.

YOU can act against this cruelty by going vegan. By doing so, you can save nearly 200 animals every year, reduce your environmental footprint, and protect yourself from cancer, heart disease, and other illnesses. Make the compassionate switch today!

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