Zaxbys vegan options are few, because it is a chicken restaurant first. Vegetarians have more to work with: garden Zalads, sides, desserts and drinks. This page lists the items without chicken and what the official guide says about milk and egg in each.
Quick answers
- Does Zaxbys have vegan options?
- Very few. Zaxbys does not label any item vegan. Some sides, sauces and drinks list no milk or egg in the official allergen guide, but they may share fryers or equipment with chicken and other foods.
- What can vegetarians eat at Zaxbys?
- Garden versions of the Zalads, the veggie egg roll, crinkle fries, Texas toast, slaw, fried pickles, white cheddar bites, desserts, milkshakes and drinks. None of these lists chicken as an ingredient.
- Are Zaxbys fries vegetarian?
- Fries contain no chicken, but Zaxbys does not say whether they share fryer oil with chicken. Ask your restaurant if that matters to you.
Can you eat vegetarian at Zaxbys?
Yes, if you’re happy with sides and salads. Zaxbys sells no meat-free main dish such as a veggie burger, but you can build a filling meal from the items below. None of these lists chicken as an ingredient. Two things to know first:
- Zaxbys doesn’t label anything vegetarian or vegan. Everything on this page is our reading of the item names and the official allergen columns, not a claim by Zaxbys.
- Shared equipment. The official guide says food is prepared on shared equipment. Fried sides may go in the same fryers as chicken. If you avoid any contact with meat, ask the restaurant how a side is cooked.
Zaxbys vegetarian options: Zalads without chicken
Every Zalad comes Grilled, Fried or Garden. Garden means no chicken. These are the Garden versions in the official guide:
- House Zalad, Garden: 410 calories; allergens listed: Milk, Wheat, Soy, Gluten
- Cobb Zalad, Garden: 510 calories; allergens listed: Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, Gluten
- Asian Zensation Zalad, Garden: 390 calories; allergens listed: Egg, Wheat, Soy, Sesame, Gluten
- Blue Zalad, Garden: 370 calories; allergens listed: Milk, Wheat, Soy, Gluten
Dressing is extra and has its own allergens; see the Zalads menu for each dressing.
Sides, snacks and desserts without chicken
These items list no chicken. Calories and allergens for each item:
- Veggie Eggroll: Vegetable eggroll. Calories are per eggroll. 140 calories; allergens: egg, wheat, soy, sesame, gluten; example price $4.89.
- Crinkle Fries: Seasoned crinkle-cut fries. 330–530 calories; allergens: msg; example price $3.99.
- Tater Chips: House-style potato chips by the basket. Calories not listed in the official guide; allergens: egg, wheat, msg.
- Cole Slaw: Creamy coleslaw side. 140 calories; allergens: egg; example price $3.59.
- Texas Toast: Buttery garlic toast. 150–450 calories; allergens: wheat, soy, gluten; example price $2.99.
- Fried Pickles: Battered pickle chips. 470 calories; allergens: wheat, gluten; example price $6.99.
- Asian Slaw: Tangy Asian-style slaw side. 100 calories; allergens: wheat, soy, sesame, gluten; example price $2.59.
- Fried White Cheddar Bites: Breaded white cheddar bites. 700 calories; allergens: milk, wheat, gluten; example price $7.19.
- Kids Crinkle Fries: Kids-size crinkle fries. 200 calories; allergens: msg.
- Kiddie Cheese Sandwich: Grilled cheese sandwich. Kids meals add kids fries, a kids drink and a treat. 410 calories; allergens: milk, wheat, soy, gluten; example price $8.49.
- Goldfish Giant Grahams: Vanilla graham snack, a kids meal treat option. 120 calories; allergens: wheat, gluten.
- Rice Krispie Treat: Kids meal treat option. 45 calories; allergens: milk, soy, gluten.
- Chocolate Chip Cookie: Calories are per cookie. 170 calories; allergens: milk, egg, wheat, soy, gluten; example price $2.99.
- Fried Cheesecake Bites: Crispy cheesecake bites. Strawberry dipping sauce is listed separately. 520 calories; allergens: milk, wheat, gluten; example price $6.49.
- Vanilla Milkshake: Handcrafted milkshake. Not every store serves shakes; the app has a milkshake finder. 570 calories; allergens: milk; example price $5.49.
- Strawberry Milkshake: Handcrafted milkshake. Not every store serves shakes; the app has a milkshake finder. 680 calories; allergens: milk; example price $4.99.
- Chocolate Milkshake: Handcrafted milkshake. Not every store serves shakes; the app has a milkshake finder. 670 calories; allergens: milk; example price $4.99.
- Birthday Cake Milkshake: Handcrafted milkshake. Not every store serves shakes; the app has a milkshake finder. 730 calories; allergens: milk; example price $4.99.
Zaxbys vegan options: what lists no milk or egg
A vegan diet also rules out milk and egg. Using only the official allergen columns, these items and options list neither milk nor egg:
- Crinkle Fries (Regular)
- Crinkle Fries (Large)
- Texas Toast (1 slice)
- Texas Toast (Basket)
- Fried Pickles
- Asian Slaw
- Kids Crinkle Fries
- Goldfish Giant Grahams
- Tongue Torch (Dip cup)
- Tongue Torch (8 oz bottle)
- BBQ (Dip cup)
- BBQ (8 oz bottle)
- Sweet & Spicy (Dip cup)
- Sweet & Spicy (8 oz bottle)
- Strawberry Sauce
- Wimpy (Dip cup)
- Wimpy (8 oz bottle)
- Nuclear (Dip cup)
- Nuclear (8 oz bottle)
- Teriyaki (Dip cup)
- Teriyaki (8 oz bottle)
- Lite Vinaigrette Dressing
- Citrus Vinaigrette Dressing
- Lemon Pepper Dry Rub
- Garlic Parmesan Dry Rub
- Nashville Hot Dry Rub
That is not the same as vegan. The allergen guide covers the nine major allergens plus MSG and gluten. It says nothing about honey, animal-based flavorings or frying oil shared with chicken. Fountain drinks, tea and lemonade are usually the simplest choices, but check sweeteners and syrups if that matters to you.
Items that list milk or egg
Among the items without chicken, the official guide lists milk for: Fried White Cheddar Bites, Kiddie Cheese Sandwich, Rice Krispie Treat, Chocolate Chip Cookie, Fried Cheesecake Bites, Vanilla Milkshake, Strawberry Milkshake, Chocolate Milkshake, Birthday Cake Milkshake. It lists egg for: Veggie Eggroll, Tater Chips, Cole Slaw, Chocolate Chip Cookie. Many sauces and dressings list egg or milk too; check each one on the sauces page or in the allergen menu.
How to order vegetarian at Zaxbys
- Ask for a Garden Zalad and pick a dressing you’ve checked.
- Add a side or two, such as Texas toast or a veggie egg roll, to make it a meal.
- Ask about the fryer if you avoid all contact with meat. Practices can differ by restaurant.
- Order in the app or at zaxbys.com, where you can leave a note for the kitchen.
Also see our dairy-free guide and healthy options.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zaxbys have a vegan menu?
No. Zaxbys has no vegan menu and labels no item vegan. A few sides, sauces and drinks list no milk or egg in the official guide, but cross-contact is possible.
Is the Zaxbys veggie egg roll vegetarian?
It has no chicken listed, but the official guide lists egg for it, so it is not vegan. Ask about frying if you avoid all contact with meat.
Can I get a Zalad without chicken?
Yes. Every Zalad comes in a Garden version with no chicken.
Are Zaxbys milkshakes vegetarian?
They contain no chicken, but all four list milk, so they are not vegan.
Does Zaxbys use separate fryers for vegetables?
Zaxbys does not say. The official guide notes shared equipment, so ask your restaurant.
Where this information comes from. All nutrition and allergen information on this site is taken from the official Zaxbys Nutrition & Allergen Guide (revised November 2025), published on zaxbys.com. We have not added anything of our own or changed the figures. Recipes, suppliers and menus change, so please verify with Zaxbys or your restaurant before you rely on it, especially if you have a food allergy. Verify before use.