As a college student, the number of late night (or anytime) fast food runs is enormous!
Sometimes as a vegetarian, it's hard to go out with friends. You're not quite sure what to order...you're surrounded by hamburgers, etc etc. So here are my favorite fast food joints, and what I like to order there!
#1
Taco Bell - Taco bell is cheap. And one of the best parts is that anything you order, you can ask for the meat to be replaced with beans. Plus! Their refried beans are not made with lard, as some are. When I go there, I always order a crunchwrap supreme with beans instead of meat, and water. If I am feeling extra hungry, I'll add a cheesy bean and rice burrito. The total runs from about $2.50-$4 for the meal!
#2
In n Out - I am so sorry if you don't live in a state with In n Out. They are delicious. I loved this place more than any other hamburger joint when I ate meat, and still love it just as much as a vegetarian. I order a grilled cheese, and that is a bun, slices of cheese, and all of the toppings as a regular burger (lettuce, tomato, onion, sauce, etc). I always ask for tomato and sauce only. Plus fries and a soda bring the total of the meal to a little over $4. If you get a shake, it can be more expensive, or no fries to make it cheaper, etc.
#3
Chipotle - This is a little more upscale compared to Taco Bell. But they make delicious vegetarian burritos/burrito bowls/and salads. I order a plain vegetarian burrito, but if you want something extra, get a fajita burrito for grilled onions and bell peppers. A burrito, bag of chips (with delicious lime salt), and a drink run about $7-8. So a little more pricey here. But always filling. Sometimes I can milk two meals out of the burrito, they are that large.
#4
Jamba Juice - This one is ranked a little lower, because you have to be in a smoothie mood to get something here...which doesn't always come that often. However! This is a completely vegetarian friendly zone. They even have protein boosts, if you need that extra power. I'll get either a 16oz or Original size. My favorite flavors: Strawberry Surfrider (strawberry lemonade), Tahiti Green Tea (tropical fruit and green tea), and Fit n Fruitful (tropical lemonade). Great for beating the summer heat! Smoothies run $4-5 about, and if you need some more substance, they have delicious bars and soft pretzels for a couple bucks more.
#5
McDonalds - Maybe it was because I always go here with my friend Adrienne, another vegetarian. But I don't feel as awkward ordering burgers without meat here. It can be weird, being paranoid that the cashier is judging you. But other than that, you can get the menu items here without meat. I got for a meatless big mac meal, which is $5-6. I don't eat here often though, because a lot of the times I just feel gross walking in. I don't know why that doesn't bother me anywhere else. Fast food is fast food!
#1
Taco Bell - Taco bell is cheap. And one of the best parts is that anything you order, you can ask for the meat to be replaced with beans. Plus! Their refried beans are not made with lard, as some are. When I go there, I always order a crunchwrap supreme with beans instead of meat, and water. If I am feeling extra hungry, I'll add a cheesy bean and rice burrito. The total runs from about $2.50-$4 for the meal!
#2
In n Out - I am so sorry if you don't live in a state with In n Out. They are delicious. I loved this place more than any other hamburger joint when I ate meat, and still love it just as much as a vegetarian. I order a grilled cheese, and that is a bun, slices of cheese, and all of the toppings as a regular burger (lettuce, tomato, onion, sauce, etc). I always ask for tomato and sauce only. Plus fries and a soda bring the total of the meal to a little over $4. If you get a shake, it can be more expensive, or no fries to make it cheaper, etc.
#3
Chipotle - This is a little more upscale compared to Taco Bell. But they make delicious vegetarian burritos/burrito bowls/and salads. I order a plain vegetarian burrito, but if you want something extra, get a fajita burrito for grilled onions and bell peppers. A burrito, bag of chips (with delicious lime salt), and a drink run about $7-8. So a little more pricey here. But always filling. Sometimes I can milk two meals out of the burrito, they are that large.
#4
Jamba Juice - This one is ranked a little lower, because you have to be in a smoothie mood to get something here...which doesn't always come that often. However! This is a completely vegetarian friendly zone. They even have protein boosts, if you need that extra power. I'll get either a 16oz or Original size. My favorite flavors: Strawberry Surfrider (strawberry lemonade), Tahiti Green Tea (tropical fruit and green tea), and Fit n Fruitful (tropical lemonade). Great for beating the summer heat! Smoothies run $4-5 about, and if you need some more substance, they have delicious bars and soft pretzels for a couple bucks more.
#5
McDonalds - Maybe it was because I always go here with my friend Adrienne, another vegetarian. But I don't feel as awkward ordering burgers without meat here. It can be weird, being paranoid that the cashier is judging you. But other than that, you can get the menu items here without meat. I got for a meatless big mac meal, which is $5-6. I don't eat here often though, because a lot of the times I just feel gross walking in. I don't know why that doesn't bother me anywhere else. Fast food is fast food!
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