Eating vegan at The Cheesecake Factory is a piece of vegan cake. Although the chain hasn’t introduced a vegan cheesecake to its menu yet (we’re waiting!), it has welcomed various vegan options, from fresh salads to a hearty plant-based burger. The chain has also added Field Roast Chao cheese and Best Foods vegan mayo to its menu at locations nationwide, making it easy for anyone to make their meals animal-friendly. Note: menu items and ingredients can change at any time. Please check with your server for current availability.
Ready to indulge? Let’s get into it!
Note: Ingredients and menu items are subject to change, so ask your server for the most updated information to ensure that your meal is vegan.
What’s Vegan at The Cheesecake Factory?
Burgers
- The Plant-Based Burger (Make sure the cheese and brioche buns are vegan.)
Salads
- The Vegan Cobb
- Little House Salad
- Asian Cucumber Salad
- SkinnyLicious Asian Chicken Salad (Hold the chicken and wontons.)
- Mexicali Salad (Hold the cotija cheese.)
- Beet & Avocado Salad (Hold the honey yogurt sauce and opt for a vegan dressing.)
- Tossed Green Salad (Hold the croutons.)
- Beet and Avocado Salad (Swap the Honey-Yogurt Sauce for any of the vegan dressings listed below.)
Salad Dressing
- Mildly Spicy Avocado Dressing (Hold the avocado cream drizzle.)
- Lemon-Blueberry Vinaigrette
- House Vinaigrette
- Lemon Vinaigrette
- Pomegranate Vinaigrette
- Shallot Vinaigrette
Appetizers and Sides
- Charred Sugar Snap Peas
- Avocado Tacos (Hold the chipotle mayo.)
- Thai Lettuce Wraps with Avocado
- Thai Stir-fried Noodles (Hold the butter and eggs.)
- Steamed white or brown rice
- Avocado Toast
- French Fries
- Green Beans (Hold the butter.)
- Sweet Potato Fries (Order without the chipotle mayo.)
- Sautéed Spinach (Hold the butter.)
- Fresh Broccoli
- Fresh Corn
- Fresh Asparagus
- Fire-Roasted Fresh Artichoke (Ask for oil instead of butter, and hold the garlic.)
Pizza
The pizza dough is egg-free. Order the Roasted Vegetable Pizza without cheese.
Pasta Dishes
- Evelyn’s Favorite Pasta (Angel hair, penne, bow tie and spaghettini are vegan. Ask for no butter, and hold the Parmesan.)
- Tomato Basil Pasta (Hold the chicken and mozzarella.)
Breakfast Options
- Strawberry Fruit Smoothie
- Tropical Smoothie
- Peach Smoothie
- Frozen Iced Mango
- Fresh Fruit
- Plain Bagels
- Crispy Potatoes
- Plain Toast
Kids’ Menu
- Bowtie Pasta with Marinara Sauce
- Kids’ Strawberries
Why Ordering Vegan at Restaurants Is Important
By choosing vegan menu items, we send an important message to dining chains that there is a growing demand for compassionate cuisine. Every animal is someone, from cows who form lifelong friendships to hens who teach calls to their chicks before they even hatch. These sensitive, social animals suffer when humans exploit them for their eggs or milk, or slaughter them for their flesh. Being vegan means showing our fellow animals kindness and respect.
Want More Tips on Being Vegan?
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