How to Order Vegan at Dunkin Donuts

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Last Updated: August 25, 2021 References

On-the-go diners are increasingly demanding plant-based food and beverage options from their favorite chains. Dunkin’ Donuts has actually been one of the brands quickly adapting to this demand, adding an ever growing number of vegan items to their menu. We’ve put together this great list with tips for ordering vegan at Dunkin’ Donuts. We’ll start with the different beverages you can choose from and move on to snack and breakfast items. Keep in mind that some items may not be available at every location.

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Enjoy a black coffee or any of their teas.

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All of the basic coffees and teas at Dunkin’ Donuts are vegan. Order a hot or iced black coffee, cold brew, espresso, or Americano to get your coffee fix. If you prefer tea, choose from options like breakfast black tea, green tea, and iced tea. Order an herbal tea like chamomile, hibiscus, or cool mint if you want to skip the caffeine.^{[1]
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- There’s also decaf breakfast tea if you like the flavor of black tea but prefer not to have the caffeine.

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Swap in oat or almond milk.

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Dunkin’ Donuts has had vegan milk options on the menu for a while now. That means you don’t have to shy away from things like lattes, macchiatos, and cappuccinos any longer! Order your favorite coffee and milk beverage hot or cold, depending on your preference.^{[2]
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- You can also order matcha or chai lattes with almond or oat milk if that’s more of your thing.
- Dunkin’ Donuts’ signature Mocha Swirl iced coffee beverage also happens to be vegan!

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Add a flavor shot to any beverage.

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You don’t have to shy away from flavors to stay vegan at Dunkin’ Donuts. Choose from flavor shots like vanilla, hazelnut, blueberry, raspberry, coconut, and toasted almond. Add them to your coffee or tea beverages to make them just how you like!^{[3]
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- For example, you could try something like a hazelnut- and vanilla-flavored latte with oat milk for a 100% vegan and tasty coffee beverage.
- All of Dunkin’ Donuts’ flavor shots are vegan. The flavors available may vary from location to location.

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Go for a cold, refreshing Coolatta.

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Coolattas are Dunkin’ Donuts’ signature iced beverages and are vegan, too. Pick between flavors such as strawberry, blue raspberry, mango passionfruit, orange, and Arnold Palmer. These fruity and tropical beverages are great on a hot afternoon. Don’t drink too fast or you might get a brain freeze!^{[4]
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- Another cold drink available at some locations is the energy punch.

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Order a toasted bagel or English muffin.

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This is a great option for when you’re on the go or just want a light breakfast. Get an English muffin or a plain bagel to keep it real simple. Choose from bagel flavors like cinnamon raisin, everything, onion, poppy seed, and sesame if you want something with more flavor.^{[5]
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- Dunkin’ Donuts doesn’t offer any vegan butter or cream cheese yet, but you can ask for some packets of jelly if you want to sweeten up your toast.
- If you want butter or cream cheese on your toasted bagel or English muffin, bring a small container of your favorite vegan variety along with you.

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Order a hearty bowl of oatmeal.

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Oatmeal makes for a quick and healthy breakfast. Add brown sugar for sweetener and dried fruits for some extra flavor and nutrients. The oatmeal comes in a handy to-go bowl, so you can easily take it with you to work or wherever you’re on the way to.^{[6]
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- You could pair a bowl of oatmeal with a hot cup of breakfast black tea for a nice healthy way to start your day, for example.

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Add Beyond Meat to an English muffin.

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Beyond Meat patties are a great way to add vegan protein to your breakfast. The patties are totally plant-based and have no hidden dairy or other non-vegan ingredients like some veggie patties may. Ask for a Beyond Meat breakfast sandwich with no eggs or cheese when you’re ordering to keep it vegan.^{[7]
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- You could probably ask for a Beyond Meat patty on a toasted bagel if you prefer your breakfast sandwiches that way. What’s available may vary from location to location.

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Order some savory hash browns.

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Hash browns are golden, crunchy, and delicious, not to mention totally plant-based. Ask for an order of hash browns all on its own when you’re just feeling snackish. Or, order some hash browns alongside a vegan breakfast sandwich for a full vegan breakfast.^{[8]
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- You usually get about 4-5 mini hash browns per order at Dunkin’ Donuts.

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Stay away from the donuts.

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Dunkin’ Donuts’ namesake products are, unfortunately, not vegan. Maybe someday that will change, but for now they all seem to contain at least traces of egg, milk, and butter. Look elsewhere for vegan sweets to satisfy your donut cravings.^{[9]
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- There are an increasing number of vegan donut shops popping up in major cities, so try searching Google for “vegan donuts near me” to see if there just might be one around the corner from you!