Surprising, but true: vegans can still run on Dunkin'. There aren't many plant-based foods and drinks available at Dunkin', but that doesn't mean you're out of luck when you're ordering breakfast at the chain. If you're sticking to a diet that excludes meat, fish, or animal by-products (such as milk, cheese, and honey), there are certainly some Dunkin' Donuts vegan items you can order without worrying.
For example, while many of the chain's lattes and macchiatos contain milk, several of the coffee blends (without any added milk, of course) are safe for vegans to consume. What's more? Dunkin's menu even includes a handful of caffeinated beverages made especially with almond milk. Plus, you can typically ask the barista at your local outpost to make your drink of choice with a plant-based milk substitute instead of dairy milk.
Before you get too excited, we're sorry to share that none of the brand's doughnuts made the cut. (All doughnuts are made with milk and eggs.) However, there are a handful of menu items that are safe for plant-based eaters.
If you are vegan, finding plant-based options when you are on-the-go can be challenging, so that's why we've created this handy guide (broken down into several menu sections) below.
Keep scrolling for more info on the best Dunkin' Donuts vegan items you can order without sacrifice.
Vegan Coffees and Other Caffeinated Drinks
On their own, many of Dunkin's coffees are vegan. Obviously for them to remain vegan you can't add cream or dairy milk but you can ask for your java with a non-dairy alternative such as soy or almond milk. Lattes and cappuccinos, on the other hand, are typically made with milk, which means they aren't vegan. However, Dunkin's menu does include a latte made with almond milk as well as some coffee with almond milk, which are fine to eat if you're sticking to a vegan diet.
- Winter spice-infused cold brew coffee, black
- Winter spice-infused hot coffee, black
- Thin Mints swirl hot coffee, black
- Thin Mints swirl iced coffee, black
- Cold brew coffee, black
- Nitro cold brew coffee, black
- Americano, black
- Iced Americano, black
- Hot coffee, black
- Iced coffee, black
- Iced coffee with almond milk
- Mocha swirl hot coffee, black
- Mocha swirl iced coffee, black
- Hot latte with almond milk
- Iced latte with almond milk
Vegan Tea
Many of Dunkin's teas are vegan. Plus, because the chain doesn't use honey to sweeten the beverages, the sweetened versions are vegan as well. The same goes for the plain and flavored sweet teas. The brand's pre-packaged teas, which you can find in some stores, are also safe for vegans to consume.
- Bold breakfast black tea
- Decaf breakfast black tea
- Iced black tea
- Iced sweetened blueberry flavored tea
- Iced sweetened raspberry flavored tea
- Chamomile fields herbal infusion
- Cool mint herbal infusion
- Harmony leaf green tea
- Iced green tea
- Hibiscus kiss herbal infusion
- Sweet tea
- Sweet tea (blueberry flavored)
- Sweet tea (raspberry flavored)
Vegan Breakfast Foods
Though Dunkin's breakfast menu includes sandwiches and wraps made with Beyond sausage, these items are not vegan because they also contain eggs and milk. The oatmeal listed below comes with a warning that it may contain traces of eggs and milk, but none of its main ingredients are non-vegan.
- Hash browns
- Multigrain brown sugar oatmeal with dried fruit topping
Dunkin' Donuts Vegan Doughnuts
Currently, all of Dunkin's donuts contain milk and/or eggs, so none of them are vegan. Many of the bagels, however, which have considerably lower sugar content, are vegan. More on that below.
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Vegan Bakery
While many of Dunkin's baked goods, such as the croissants and biscuits contain butter, the bagels do not and most are considered vegan. However, in the chain's allergen and ingredient guide, there is a note that the bagels might contain small traces of milk and eggs. That's likely because they are made on equipment that also processes those ingredients. Still, the bagels themselves (when served plain) contain no butter, milk or eggs. The only bagel that didn't make the cut is the multigrain bagel, which is made with honey.
- Cinnamon raisin bagel
- Everything bagel
- Plain bagel
- Sesame seed bagel
- English muffin
Other Dunkin Donuts Vegan Beverages
Dunkin' uses milk in many of their other beverages. While the Coolattas may contain traces of milk and soy, none of the main ingredients are non-vegan. Although the energy punches are vegan, you may want to skip them if you're concerned about your health. Each energy punch contains a can of high-sugar, highly caffeinated Monster Energy.
- Blue Raspberry Coolatta
- Strawberry Coolatta
- Blue Raspberry Dunkin' Energy Punch
- Strawberry Dunkin' Energy Punch
FAQs
Dunkin' bagels are vegan, including the Cinnamon Raisin, Plain, Everything, Multigrain, and Sesame options. Again toppings are limited, but the savoury bagels go well with avocado or hummus (or even a couple of hash browns.)
Are any of Dunkin donuts donuts vegan? ›
Unfortunately, there are no vegan donuts at Dunkin'. However, you can still get your sweet tooth on by ordering one of these sweet, slurpable treats. Coolatta Frozen Beverages (Strawberry and Blue Raspberry are vegan.)
What sweetened flavors are vegan at Dunkin donuts? ›
Most of Dunkin's syrups are vegan. These include the vanilla, hazelnut, toasted almond, blueberry, raspberry, Mocha Swirl, coconut, and Brown Sugar Cinnamon flavors. As for dairy-free milk, Dunkin's got almond, coconut, or oat milk on the menu—so, take your pick.
Is the caramel flavor at Dunkin vegan? ›
Coffee & Tea Drinks
The seasonal Cinnamon Sugar topping is made without milk. Heads Up! The Peanut Butter Cup, Pumpkin, Cake Batter, Butter Pecan, Caramel, White Chocolate, Pink Velvet, Toasted White Chocolate, and French Vanilla Swirls do contain milk.
Is Dunkin Avocado Toast vegan? ›
Avocado Toast
The spread is nothing but avocado, sea salt, black pepper and lemon juice, so it's totally plant-based. It's also crowned with vegan-friendly everything bagel seasoning (that's sesame seeds, poppy seeds, onion and garlic) for bonus flavor and texture.
Does Dunkin' still have Beyond Sausage? ›
Dunkin' quietly pulled its popular Beyond Sausage Sandwich from thousands of locations, devastating me and countless plant-based meat lovers across the country.
What donuts can vegans eat? ›
So, if you are following a plant-based diet, these doughnuts are the perfect sweet treats for you. Salted Caramel, Caramel Iced Ring, Strawberry Iced Ring, Chocolate Fudge Brownie and Chocolate Custard doughnuts make up the new Krispy Kreme vegan range along with the fan favourite, Original Glazed.
Are any Dunkin syrups vegan? ›
Espresso and coffee drinks
The brand's Vanilla, Hazelnut, Toasted Almond, Blueberry, Raspberry, Mocha Swirl, and Coconut flavor syrup shots are all also vegan-friendly, and customers can mix and match them with the rest of the drinks menu.
Are Krispy Kreme donuts vegan? ›
This is an answer with two parts; generally, no, the vast majority of Krispy Kreme doughnuts aren't suitable for vegans as they contain dairy and egg. However, for any plant-based Krispy Kreme fans, they have just released a vegan version of their classic glazed doughnuts in time for Veganuary 2021!
Is ketchup vegan? ›
Yes, generally tomato ketchup is suitable for vegans. Its core ingredients are usually tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, salt, herbs and spices, all of which are vegan friendly. But the ingredients list isn't the only thing we need to look at in order to get to the bottom of this question.
Vegan food at Starbucks
Without fail, those who abstain from animal products can rely on plain, cinnamon raisin, and everything bagels; oatmeal (when ordered with hot water or non-dairy milk); and a selection of bananas.
Why is caramel not vegan? ›
Is caramel vegan? Because caramel is essentially just sugar, in its purest form, it is vegan. However, it is often mixed with dairy cream, butter, or milk, which is why it's important to always check the back of store-bought caramel candy.
Are bagels vegan? ›
There's nothing quite like the dense, toothy texture of bagels. In their most basic form, bagels are vegan, made from just flour, water, yeast, and salt. But other non-vegan ingredients—including dairy, honey, and eggs, along with less easily identifiable animal products—commonly appear in commercially produced bagels.
What makes Dunkin Donuts not vegan? ›
Dunkin's doughnuts are not vegan or gluten-free, since they contain eggs, dairy, and flour. Stengel and Kay removed the Savory Fig delivery from their racks and stored them until they could find out more.
Does Dunkin' have vegan butter? ›
NOT Vegan at Dunkin' Donuts
The usual whipped cream, cream, milk, butter, eggs, and meats are also not vegan. Additionally, both the Vanilla Chai and Hot Chocolate are NOT vegan. Both are created with a pre-made mix that includes both a milk derivative and a non-fat dry milk powder.
Does Dunkin have a vegetarian sandwich? ›
Expanding the brand's menu options, the Southwest Veggie Power Breakfast Sandwich offers Dunkin' guests a new choice featuring a more traditional veggie patty, whereas the Beyond Sausage Breakfast Sandwich is designed to deliver the delicious taste and texture of Dunkin's iconic sausage breakfast sandwich.
Are Krispy Kreme Doughnuts vegan? ›
This is an answer with two parts; generally, no, the vast majority of Krispy Kreme doughnuts aren't suitable for vegans as they contain dairy and egg. However, for any plant-based Krispy Kreme fans, they have just released a vegan version of their classic glazed doughnuts in time for Veganuary 2021!
Can you get vegan donuts? ›
Online exclusive Krispy Kreme plant-based range of delicious, made-fresh-daily doughnuts which are certified vegan by the Vegan Society! Perfect to share with friends and family, share some sweet joy with our vegan, dairy-free doughnut flavours.
What in donuts is not vegan? ›
Traditional donuts use eggs, milk, butter, and lard. Vegan donuts use sustainable ingredients as alternatives to replace these ingredients. This means that you will not find any animal food or ingredients present in your donuts including cheese and honey.
What bakery was accused of selling Dunkin donuts? ›
The owners of a Long Island, New York-based vegan market are claiming that the donuts they ordered from a local vegan bakery were actually from Dunkin' — and a state agency is investigating. The evidence for the accusation? Dunkin's signature "D" sprinkles.
