Waffle House vegetarian options go further than most people expect. Waffles, eggs, cheese omelets, grilled cheese, grits and hash browns with veggie toppings are all meat-free. Vegan choices are much more limited, and everything is cooked on a shared grill.
All Waffle House Vegetarian Options
| Item | Calories | Protein | Contains |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Waffle | 410 | 8 g | Egg, milk, soy, wheat |
| 2 scrambled eggs | 180 | 12 g | Egg, soy |
| Cheese ‘N Eggs | 280 | 18 g | Egg, milk, soy |
| 2 egg cheese omelet | 350 | 27 g | Egg, milk, soy |
| Grilled cheese sandwich | 230 | 10 g | Milk, soy, wheat |
| Regular hash browns | 190 | 3 g | Soy |
| Grits | 90 | 3 g | Egg, milk, soy, wheat |
| White toast (2 slices) | 130 | 4 g | Milk, soy, wheat |
| Raisin toast (2 slices) | 220 | 6 g | Milk, soy, wheat |
| Sliced tomatoes | 10 | 0 g | — |
| Southern pecan pie (slice) | 510 | 4 g | Egg, milk, soy, tree nuts, wheat |
Best Meals From the Waffle House Vegetarian Options
| Meal | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 egg cheese omelet + grits + toast | 570 | 34 g | 47 g | $13.20 |
| Cheese ‘N Eggs + hash browns scattered, smothered & covered | 535 | 24 g | 37 g | $9.10 |
| Classic Waffle + 2 scrambled eggs | 590 | 20 g | 57 g | $8.15 |
| Veggie hash browns (smothered, covered, diced, peppered, capped) | 290 | 8 g | 41 g | $7.75 |
| Grilled cheese + sliced tomatoes | 240 | 10 g | 29 g | $6.20 |
The cheese omelet plate is the most filling pick, with 34 grams of protein. If you want something sweet, a Classic Waffle with eggs on the side keeps you full longer than a waffle alone.
Vegetarian Hash Brown Toppings
Five of the nine hash brown styles are meat-free. Mix as many as you like:
- Smothered — grilled onions
- Covered — melted American cheese
- Diced — grilled tomatoes
- Peppered — jalapeños
- Capped — grilled mushrooms
Avoid chunked (ham), topped (Bert’s Chili, which is made with beef) and country (sausage gravy). Ordering hash browns “all the way” adds all of these, so list the toppings you want instead.
Vegan Options at Waffle House
There is very little that is fully vegan. Waffles, toast, grits, eggs and cheese all contain milk or egg. Here is what is left:
- Hash browns with onions, tomatoes, jalapeños and mushrooms (no cheese) — about 240 calories
- Sliced tomatoes
- Black coffee, orange juice, iced tea and fountain drinks
Shared grill: At Waffle House the eggs, hash browns and meats are cooked on the same flat-top grill. If you are a strict vegetarian or vegan, ask your cook to clean a spot on the grill, or understand that some contact with meat is likely. Waffle House does not say what fat or oil is used on the grill, so ask your local restaurant if that matters to you.
Vegetarian and Vegan Orders Under $10
- Cheese ‘N Eggs + hash browns smothered & covered — about $9.10
- Classic Waffle + 2 scrambled eggs — about $8.15
- Veggie hash browns (smothered, covered, diced, peppered, capped) — about $7.75
- Vegan hash browns (onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, mushrooms, no cheese) — about $6.90
- Grilled cheese + sliced tomatoes — about $6.20
How to Order a Vegetarian All-Star Special
The All-Star Special normally comes with bacon, sausage, or ham, but it is easy to make it meat-free. Ask for no meat and choose sliced tomatoes or extra hash browns instead. You still get a waffle, two eggs, toast, and grits or hash browns — a big vegetarian breakfast for about $12.60 on average.
Prices are national averages checked in October 2026. Your local price may be a little higher or lower depending on your area.
Tips for Ordering Waffle House Vegetarian Options
- Say “no meat” when you order a plate. Many plates come with bacon or sausage by default.
- Swap the meat on a combo for extra eggs or a side of tomatoes.
- Build your own omelet with cheese, onions, tomatoes, peppers and mushrooms.
- For more protein, add an extra egg or cheese to your hash browns.
Vegetarian at Waffle House FAQ
Does Waffle House have vegetarian options?
Yes. Waffles, eggs, cheese omelets, grilled cheese, grits, toast and hash browns with onions, cheese, tomatoes, jalapeños or mushrooms are all meat-free.
Are Waffle House hash browns vegetarian?
Plain hash browns are meat-free, and the only allergen listed is soy. They are cooked on the same grill as meat, so they are not strictly vegetarian if you avoid all contact with meat.
Is Bert’s Chili vegetarian?
No. Bert’s Chili is made with beef, so skip “topped” hash browns and chili bowls.
Does Waffle House have anything vegan?
Only a few things: hash browns with veggie toppings and no cheese, sliced tomatoes, and drinks like black coffee and orange juice. Waffles, toast and grits all contain milk or egg.
What is the best vegetarian meal at Waffle House?
The 2 egg cheese omelet with grits and toast has about 570 calories and 34 grams of protein, which makes it the most filling meat-free plate.
Source: official Waffle House nutrition and allergen information. We check it each month and update this page when numbers change.
Are Waffle House waffles vegetarian?
Yes. Waffles contain egg and milk but no meat, so they are fine for vegetarians. They are not vegan.
Is there anything vegan at Waffle House?
Only a few items: hash browns with onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, or mushrooms (no cheese), sliced tomatoes, and drinks like black coffee, orange juice, and iced tea.
How much does a vegetarian meal at Waffle House cost?
Most vegetarian meals cost between about $6 and $13. A Classic Waffle with 2 eggs averages about $8.15, and a cheese omelet with grits and toast averages about $13.20.