Vegan Fried Fish ‘n grits, Steak ‘n Eggs, and Sausage ‘n Waffles

It’s hard our Here for a Vegan trying to Find Breakfast

Eating a vegan breakfast can be more challenging than finding a vegetarian one due to several factors.

First, many traditional breakfast options include dairy and eggs, which are staples in vegetarian diets but excluded in vegan diets. Foods like omelets, pancakes, and yogurt parfaits are commonly available in vegetarian formats but need significant adjustments to make them vegan-friendly.

Especially at a Restaurant

Second, the availability of vegan options varies widely by location. While vegetarian-friendly restaurants or cafes may offer a range of egg and dairy dishes, vegan establishments may be harder to find. This discrepancy can make locating suitable breakfast options more complicated for those following a strict vegan diet.

Here’s a solution: Order your potatoes as though they are an omelette. Ask for your grits or potatoes to be loaded up with veggies. You can even ask for extra veggies on your avocado toast.

And read those labels

Additionally, many breakfast items that are labeled as "healthy" or "wholesome" often contain hidden animal products, such as whey protein in smoothies or honey in granola. Vegans need to be especially vigilant about ingredients, which adds another layer of difficulty when selecting breakfast items.

Here’s a solution: When you think it might have dairy or meat Look for the “OU”.

Sorry this doesn’t tell you about eggs or honey…But

This is a kosher sign, and it helps vegans to know that the product doesn’t contain dairy or meat.

Finally, the perception and popularity of veganism can lag behind vegetarianism in many places, making it harder for businesses to provide diverse and appealing vegan breakfast options. As a result, those seeking vegan breakfasts may encounter a limited selection compared to their vegetarian counterparts, complicating the search for satisfying morning meals.

Here are some chains that kinda have 100% plant-based solutions:

Denny’s has a Plant-based Slam - but it doesn’t have any vegan sausage or bacon… so umm okay.
Cracker Barrel has Impossible Sausage, bur it sometimes seems like it’s cooked in bacon grease.
IHOP has vegan sausage, but nothing else but potatoes and fruit,