Ordering vegan at Golden Corral can be easy using this guide! Scroll down to see our top vegan food and drink recommendations, or use the search box below to search the full Golden Corral menu.
Food Sections: How to Order Vegan Food | Best Vegan Food | Full Golden Corral Food Menu
Drink Sections: How to Order Vegan Drinks | Best Vegan Drinks | Full Golden Corral Drink Menu
Also See: Golden Corral Ingredients To Avoid
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✅ – Vegan when ordered directly off the menu.
⚠ – Not Vegan, but can be customized to be vegan.
🛑 – Not Vegan, cannot be customized to be vegan.
💡 We regularly update these pages to ensure accuracy, however, menus change seasonally and ingredient usage may also change over time. We recommend verifying the ingredients of menu items before ordering if you have strict dietary needs. Our guide is based upon U.S. menu items – international items may vary.
How To Order Vegan Food At Golden Corral
- Most food items from Golden Corral contain one or more non-vegan ingredients such as butter, cheese, cream, eggs, honey, meat, milk, and seafood.
- Customization allows you to omit these ingredients. Continue for more tips below!
- Elevate some of the plant-based sides by partnering them with vegan sauces, such as cocktail sauce and BBQ sauce.
Best Golden Corral Vegan Food Options
- White Rice – Perfect to top with veggie sides!
- Steamed Broccoli – Highly nutritious (😍).
- Cotton Candy – A simple fix to your sweet tooth.
- ⚠ Garden Salad – Order without croutons and opt for Olive Oil and Red Wine Vinegar as your vegan dressing!
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How To Order Vegan Drinks At Golden Corral
- Soft drinks, teas, and lemonade are great vegan drink options at Golden Corral.
Best Golden Corral Vegan Drink Options
- Minute Maid Lemonade – Tangy lemon drink!
- Soft Drinks – Carbonated and sweet.
- Freshly Brewed Unsweetened Tea – Refreshing, herbal drink to go with your plant-based meal.
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Non-Vegan Ingredients And Items To Avoid
Aside from the more obvious items like meat, cheese, milk, and eggs, here are some specific non-vegan items on the Golden Corral menu that you’ll want to avoid:
- Coleslaw – Contains eggs.
- Brownies – The batter contains eggs, and milk.
- Gravy – Be aware: it has meat.
- Yeast Rolls – The dough contains eggs, and milk.
Vegan Golden Corral Food Menu
Individual Meals
Individual Meals – Meat
No, Golden Corral’s Fried Chicken is not vegan because it contains meat. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Bourbon Street Chicken is not vegan because it contains meat. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Baked Chicken is not vegan because it contains meat. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Pot Roast is not vegan because it contains meat, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Meatloaf is not vegan because it contains eggs, meat, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s 8 Oz. Sirloin Steak is not vegan because it contains meat. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s 12 Oz. Sirloin Steak is not vegan because it contains meat. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Smoked Pulled Pork is not vegan because it contains meat, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
Individual Meals – Seafood
No, Golden Corral’s Fried Fish is not vegan because it contains seafood. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Baked Fish is not vegan because it contains seafood. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
Individual Salad
No, Golden Corral’s Garden Salad is not vegan because it contains milk. You can customize this to be vegan by ordering without: Croutons. Always opt for Olive Oil and Red Wine Vinegar as vegan dressing!
No, Golden Corral’s Spinach Salad is not vegan because it contains eggs, and meat. You can customize this to be vegan by ordering without: Bacon and hard-boiled eggs. Always opt for Olive Oil and Red Wine Vinegar as vegan dressing!
No, Golden Corral’s Chicken Caesar Salad is not vegan because it contains eggs, meat, milk, and seafood. You cannot customize this to be vegan because the non-vegan ingredients make this option unique.
No, Golden Corral’s Cobb Salad is not vegan because it contains cheese, eggs, and meat. You cannot customize this to be vegan because the non-vegan ingredients make this option unique..
Individual Sides
Yes, Golden Corral’s Baked Beans are vegan when ordered directly from the menu.
Yes, Golden Corral’s Seasoned Pinto Beans are vegan when ordered directly from the menu.
Yes, Golden Corral’s Steamed Broccoli is vegan when ordered directly from the menu.
Yes, Golden Corral’s White Rice is vegan when ordered directly from the menu.
Yes, Golden Corral’s Black-eyed Peas are vegan when ordered directly from the menu.
No, Golden Corral’s Baked Potato is not vegan because it contains milk. You can customize this to be vegan by ordering without: Cheese, Sour Cream, and Margarine.
No, Golden Corral’s Buttered Corn is not vegan because it contains butter. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Steamed Carrots are not vegan because they contain butter. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Green Beans are not vegan because they contain meat. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Macaroni & Cheese is not vegan because it contains cheese, eggs, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Red Bliss Potatoes are not vegan because they contain milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Mashed Potatoes & Gravy are not vegan because they contain milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Sweet Potato Casserole is not vegan because it contains eggs, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Coleslaw is not vegan because it contains eggs. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Seafood Salad is not vegan because it contains eggs, milk, and seafood. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Tuna Salad is not vegan because it contains eggs, milk, and seafood. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Potato Salad is not vegan because it contains eggs. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Stuffing is not vegan because it contains eggs. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
Individual Desserts
Yes, Golden Corral’s Cotton Candy is vegan when ordered directly from the menu.
No, Golden Corral’s Carrot Cake is not vegan because it contains eggs, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Apple Pie is not vegan because it contains eggs. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Banana Pudding is not vegan because it contains eggs, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Bread Pudding is not vegan because it contains eggs, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Cheesecake is not vegan because it contains eggs, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Blueberry Pie is not vegan because it contains eggs, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Chocolate Cake is not vegan because it contains eggs, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Peach Pie is not vegan because it contains eggs, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Brownies are not vegan because they contain eggs, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
Family Meals
Family Meals
No, Golden Corral’s Fried Chicken is not vegan because it contains meat. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Bourbon Street Chicken is not vegan because it contains meat. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Pot Roast is not vegan because it contains meat, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Meatloaf is not vegan because it contains eggs, meat, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s 5 Oz. Sirloin Steak is not vegan because it contains meat. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Smoked Pulled Pork is not vegan because it contains meat, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Fried Fish is not vegan because it contains seafood. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Baked Fish is not vegan because it contains seafood. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
Famous Fried Chicken
Famous Fried Chicken
No, Golden Corral’s Famous Fried Chicken is not vegan because it contains meat. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
Pizza
Pizza
No, Golden Corral’s Pepperoni Pizza is not vegan because it contains cheese, meat, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Cheese Pizza is not vegan because it contains cheese, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
Signature Salads
Signature Salads
No, Golden Corral’s Garden Salad is not vegan because it contains milk. You can customize this to be vegan by ordering without: Croutons. Always opt for Olive Oil and Red Wine Vinegar as vegan dressing!
No, Golden Corral’s Spinach Salad is not vegan because it contains eggs, and meat. You can customize this to be vegan by ordering without: Bacon and hard-boiled eggs. Always opt for Olive Oil and Red Wine Vinegar as vegan dressing!
No, Golden Corral’s Chicken Caesar Salad is not vegan because it contains eggs, meat, milk, and seafood. You cannot customize this to be vegan because the non-vegan ingredients make this option unique.
Dressings
Dressings
Yes, Golden Corral’s Olive Oil Dressing is vegan when ordered directly from the menu.
Yes, Golden Corral’s Red Wine Vinegar Dressing is vegan when ordered directly from the menu.
No, Golden Corral’s Thousand Island Dressing is not vegan because it contains eggs. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Fat-Free Ranch Dressing is not vegan because it contains milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Ranch Dressing is not vegan because it contains eggs, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Caesar Dressing is not vegan because it contains eggs, milk, and seafood. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Blue Cheese Dressing is not vegan because it contains eggs, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Honey Mustard Dressing is not vegan because it contains eggs, and honey. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
Salad Topper
Salad Topper
No, Golden Corral’s Bacon is not vegan because it contains meat. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Ham is not vegan because it contains meat. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Marinated Chicken is not vegan because it contains meat. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
Desserts
Desserts
No, Golden Corral’s Carrot Cake is not vegan because it contains eggs, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Chocolate Cake is not vegan because it contains eggs, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Apple Pie is not vegan because it contains eggs. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Cheesecake is not vegan because it contains eggs, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Blueberry Pie is not vegan because it contains eggs, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Brownies are not vegan because they contain eggs, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Cookies are not vegan because they contain eggs, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
Sides
Sides
Yes, Golden Corral’s Baked Beans are vegan when ordered directly from the menu.
Yes, Golden Corral’s Steamed Broccoli is vegan when ordered directly from the menu.
Yes, Golden Corral’s White Rice is vegan when ordered directly from the menu.
Yes, Golden Corral’s Black-eyed Peas are vegan when ordered directly from the menu.
No, Golden Corral’s Baked Potato is not vegan because it contains milk. You can customize this to be vegan by ordering without: Cheese, Sour Cream, and Margarine.
No, Golden Corral’s Buttered Corn is not vegan because it contains butter. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Steamed Carrots are not vegan because they contain butter. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Macaroni & Cheese is not vegan because it contains cheese, eggs, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Mashed Potatoes & Gravy are not vegan because they contain milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Coleslaw is not vegan because it contains eggs. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Yeast Rolls are not vegan because they contains eggs, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
Kids Meals
Kids Meals
No, Golden Corral’s Coleslaw is not vegan because it contains cheese, and eggs. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Fried Chicken is not vegan because it contains meat. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
Condiments
Condiments
Yes, Golden Corral’s Cocktail Sauce is vegan when ordered directly from the menu.
Yes, Golden Corral’s Lemon Wedges are vegan when ordered directly from the menu.
Yes, Golden Corral’s BBQ Sauce is vegan when ordered directly from the menu.
No, Golden Corral’s Mayonnaise is not vegan because it contains eggs. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Tartar Sauce is not vegan because it contains eggs. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Honey Mustard is not vegan because it contains honey. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Honey Butter is not vegan because it contains honey, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Sour Cream is not vegan because it contains milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Ranch Dressing is not vegan because it contains eggs, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
Catering
Meat
No, Golden Corral’s Bourbon Street Chicken is not vegan because it contains meat. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Pot Roast is not vegan because it contains meat, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Meatloaf is not vegan because it contains eggs, meat, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Carved Ham is not vegan because it contains meat. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Smoked Pulled Pork is not vegan because it contains meat, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
Pizza
No, Golden Corral’s Pepperoni Pizza is not vegan because it contains cheese, meat, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Cheese Pizza is not vegan because it contains cheese, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
Sides
Yes, Golden Corral’s Baked Beans are vegan when ordered directly from the menu.
Yes, Golden Corral’s Seasoned Pinto Beans are vegan when ordered directly from the menu.
Yes, Golden Corral’s Steamed Broccoli is vegan when ordered directly from the menu.
No, Golden Corral’s Baked Potato is not vegan because it contains milk. You can customize this to be vegan by ordering without: Cheese, Sour Cream, and Margarine.
No, Golden Corral’s Buttered Corn is not vegan because it contains butter. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Steamed Carrots are not vegan because they contain butter. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Macaroni & Cheese is not vegan because it contains cheese, eggs, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Green Beans are not vegan because they contain meat. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Mashed Potatoes are not vegan because they contain milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Gravy is not vegan because it contains meat. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Coleslaw is not vegan because it contains eggs. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Yeast Rolls are not vegan because they contains eggs, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Sweet Potato Casserole is not vegan because it contains eggs, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
Signature Salads
No, Golden Corral’s Garden Salad is not vegan because it contains milk. You can customize this to be vegan by ordering without: Croutons. Always opt for Olive Oil and Red Wine Vinegar as vegan dressing!
No, Golden Corral’s Spinach Salad is not vegan because it contains eggs, and meat. You can customize this to be vegan by ordering without: Bacon and hard-boiled eggs. Always opt for Olive Oil and Red Wine Vinegar as vegan dressing!
No, Golden Corral’s Chicken Caesar Salad is not vegan because it contains eggs, meat, milk, and seafood. You cannot customize this to be vegan because the non-vegan ingredients make this option unique.
No, Golden Corral’s Potato Salad is not vegan because it contains eggs. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Seafood Salad is not vegan because it contains eggs, milk, and seafood. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Tuna Salad is not vegan because it contains eggs, milk, and seafood. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
Desserts
No, Golden Corral’s Carrot Cake is not vegan because it contains eggs, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Chocolate Cake is not vegan because it contains eggs, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Apple Pie is not vegan because it contains eggs. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Cheesecake is not vegan because it contains eggs, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
No, Golden Corral’s Cookies are not vegan because they contain eggs, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.
Vegan Golden Corral Drink Menu
Soft Drinks
Soft Drinks
Yes, Golden Corral’s Soft Drinks are vegan when ordered directly from the menu.
Teas
Teas
Yes, Golden Corral’s Freshly Brewed Sweet Tea is vegan when ordered directly from the menu.
Yes, Golden Corral’s Freshly Brewed Unsweetened Tea is vegan when ordered directly from the menu.
Lemonade
Lemonade
Yes, Golden Corral’s Minute Maid Lemonade is vegan when ordered directly from the menu.
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are there any vegan foods on the buffet…..so I can dine in for dinner or lunch
I am a golden coral customer for many a year,,,,but now the doctor says I must have vegan food.
Thank you so much,,,waiting for your reply
Thank you
Brenda Strauss