For years, vegans in Canada have had to get creative when ordering at McDonald’s, often settling for fries or custom hacks rather than a true meal. That finally changed in 2025 when McDonald’s reintroduced a veggie burger to its Canadian locations, making it possible for plant-based eaters to enjoy a complete, satisfying meal. And the good news doesn’t stop there: beyond the new veggie burger, there are a few other vegan-friendly menu items worth knowing about.
Here’s what you can order with confidence at McDonald’s Canada in 2026.
Vegan Options at McDonald’s in Canada in 2026
If you’re looking to indulge in some sweet and savoury vegan snacks at McDonald’s, this list should make it easier for you. Here’s which items are vegan and vegetarian at McDonald’s locations in Canada:
McVeggie Burger (without mayo)
McDonald’s finally reintroduced a veggie burger to its Canadian menus in 2025, and we’re stoked about it. While it’s served with an egg-yolk–based mayonnaise, vegans can swap it for ketchup, making the burger vegan-friendly. The patty is made from a blend of vegetables and soybeans and is topped with lettuce for a simple, satisfying bite.
Fries
McDonald’s fries are the most popular vegan option at McDonald’s in Canada. The fries contain no animal ingredients and are cooked separately in vegetable oil.
Beware that across the border in the United States, the fries contain milk ingredients, due to the natural beef flavouring that’s added.
Pro Tip: To receive the freshest and hottest fries possible, ask for no salt on your fries. We promise that even without salt, they’re salty!
Hash Browns
McDonald’s addictive Hash Browns are another savoury vegan breakfast item at McDonald’s. According to their official ingredients list, they contain largely potatoes (fresh and dehydrated), a variety of oils, natural flavours, corn flour, and sugar.
Bagels
McDonald’s offers three types of bagels in Canada, including Plain, Everything, and Sesame. You’ll be happy to know that each one of them is vegan. However, make sure to ask for no butter or cream cheese on the bagel.
Smoothies (without yogurt)
McDonald’s offers three smoothie varieties in Canada: Blueberry Pomegranate, Strawberry Banana, and Mango Pineapple. The smoothies are typically prepared with a yogurt mix, but can be made vegan if you ask for no yogurt.
English Muffin
Similarly, Mcdonald’s English Muffin is vegan if you order it without butter.
Baked Apple Pie & Baked Strawberry Pie
For those with a sweet tooth, you’ll be happy to learn that McDonald’s Baked Apple Pie and Baked Strawberry Pie’s are vegan. Instead of butter, their flaky crusts are made from a vegetable-based shortening.
Apple Slices
We don’t know who’s ordering Apple Slices at McDonald’s, but we can confirm that they’re vegan! Calcium ascorbate (a form of vitamin C) is added to the apples as a preservative.
