Sweetgreen Vegan Options: What to Order and How to Customize
Eating vegan at Sweetgreen is easy. Their menu is built around vegetables, grains, beans, herbs, and dressings—and even includes a fully vegan bowl. So if you need something fast, healthy, and kind to animals, it’s a delicious place to stop for lunch.
The Easiest Vegan Order: The Shroomami
The Shroomami is vegan as‑is. It includes roasted tofu, warm portobello mushrooms, roasted almonds, cucumbers, basil, wild rice, shredded kale, and miso-sesame-ginger dressing.
When we choose dishes that feature tofu or mushrooms instead of chicken flesh, we choose kindness. Chickens are curious, social, and have unique personalities. Some chickens enjoy being held, some prefer space, and many have strong preferences—just like dogs and cats do. These birds don’t want to die to become someone’s lunch.
How to Make Almost Any Sweetgreen Bowl Vegan
Sweetgreen bowls and salads become vegan with the same basic formula:
- Ditch animal flesh
- Ditch dairy
- Swap in a plant protein (tofu, mushrooms, quinoa)
- Choose a vegan dressing
Vegan Bases
- Arugula
- Baby spinach
- Chopped Romaine
- Golden quinoa
- Shredded kale
- Spring mix
- White and Wild Rice
- Bread
- Tortilla
Vegan Toppings
- Apples
- Basil
- Charred balsamic cabbage
- Chickpeas
- Cilantro
- Crispy onions
- Crispy rice
- Crispy wontons
- Crunchy sesame
- Cucumbers
- Garlic breadcrumbs
- Nori sesame seasoning
- Pickled onions
- Roasted almonds
- Roasted sweet potatoes
- Shredded cabbage
- Spicy broccoli
- Tomatoes
- Tortilla chips
Vegan Premiums
- Hummus
- Napa cabbage slaw
- Avocado
- Maple glazed squash
- Roasted tofu
- Warm portobello mix
- Warm roasted sweet potatoes
Vegan Dressings
- Apple Vinaigrette
- Balsamic Vinegar (not vinaigrette)
- Citrus Sesame Vinaigrette
- Lime Cilantro Jalapeño Vinaigrette
- Miso Sesame Ginger
- Peppercorn Tahina
- Pesto Vinaigrette
- Spicy Cashew
- Sweetgreen Hot Sauce
And last but not least, spices!
- Crushed red pepper
- Umami seasoning
Cows bond deeply with their calves, and they grieve when they’re separated. When we choose a dairy-free bowl, we’re sparing cows from a system that exploits motherhood.
Vegan Swaps for Popular Sweetgreen Favorites
Below are a few common menu items that are easy to turn vegan. Keep in mind that menus vary by season and location
Harvest Bowl
Ask for:
- No chicken
- No goat cheese
- Swap in tofu or portobello
- Choose a vegan dressing
This one is great if you like warm, sweet‑savory bowls.
Crispy Rice Bowl
Ask for:
- No chicken
- Add tofu or portobello
You’ll still get the satisfying crunch from crispy rice and the bright flavor from lime.
Guacamole Greens
Ask for:
- No chicken
- Add tofu
This is a great option if you want something fresh, creamy, and filling.
Super Green Goddess
Ask for:
- No Green Goddess Ranch
- Choose a vegan dressing instead
This bowl is already packed with plant protein thanks to lentils and chickpeas.
Even More Vegan Ordering Ideas
Here are several simple vegan builds you can use as inspiration at Sweetgreen.
The “Protein Crunch” Salad
- Chopped Romaine + arugula
- Chickpeas
- Lentils
- Spicy broccoli
- Carrots
- Cabbage
- Sunflower seeds or almonds
- Peppercorn Tahina
This is the kind of meal that keeps you full for hours.
The “Avocado Taco” Bowl
- Warm quinoa
- Spinach
- Tomato
- Red onion
- Tortilla chips
- Avocado
- Cilantro
- Lime Cilantro Jalapeño Vinaigrette
Add tofu for an extra-satisfying dish.
The “Sweet Potato Comfort” Bowl
- Warm wild rice
- Shredded kale
- Roasted sweet potato
- Chickpeas
- Apples or raisins (if available)
- Pecans
- Cranberry Maple Vinaigrette
Sweet, hearty, and perfect for fall vibes.
The “Spicy Green” Bowl
- Shredded kale
- Baby spinach
- Spicy broccoli
- Roasted tofu
- Cabbage
- Red chili flakes
- Spicy Cashew Dressing
If you like heat, this one hits the spot.
Vegan sides at Sweetgreen include hummus and focaccia (including Rosemary focaccia) and potato chips.
Every Animal Is Someone
A vegan lunch is just a meal for you, but for the animals, it’s everything. When you order vegan, you refuse to fund an industry built on confinement, pain, and killing.
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