Jimmy John’s is an American fast food sandwich chain with over 2,800 locations in 43 states, according to Wikipedia. Jimmy John’s specializes in quick service and “Freaky Fast” delivery. In this article we breakdown all of the Jimmy John’s vegan options in 2022.
All of the ingredients listed in this article were verified to be vegan with Jimmy John’s allergen guide.
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Sandwiches
At the time of this writing, Jimmy John’s has one vegetarian sandwich that can be made vegan. The #6 Original “Veggie” comes with Provolone, Avocado, Cucumber, Lettuce, Tomato, and Mayo (Sprouts Optional). In order to make it vegan, remove both the Provolone Cheese and the Mayo. You can also add Jimmy Peppers, pickles, or onions for additional toppings. Replace the mayo with any of the vegan condiments listed below.
Since there is only one veggie sandwich option, you can also create-your-own sandwich from the ingredients listed in the following sections.
Breads
The following breads are vegan-friendly at Jimmy Johns:
- French Bread
- 9-Grain Wheat Sub
- 9-Grain Wheat Sliced
- Unwich (Lettuce Wrap)
Thanks for eating at Jimmy John’s, we love our customers! I am writing you back in response to your earlier e-mail.
You ask if our food is vegan friendly?
Bread – Our bread is not vegan friendly.
Avocado- Our avocado is vegan friendly.
Cheese- Our cheese is not vegan friendly.
Chips – Our chips are vegan friendly, except the S & V.
S & V chips- Our S & V chips are not vegan friendly.
Cookies- Our cookies are not vegan friendly.
Jimmy Ranch- is not vegan friendly.I hope that this answer is helpful. We appreciate your business.
Hi Michael,
Thank you so much for your response! Just to verify, neither of Jimmy
John’s breads (french bread or 9-grain wheat) are vegan friendly?Can you tell me which ingredients they include that aren’t vegan-friendly?
Our manufacturer does not list it as vegetarian/vegan because the facility that processes the bread has eggs in it.
Toppings
Jimmy John’s does not have any vegan proteins or cheese, but all of the following toppings are vegan-friendly:
- Avocado Spread
- Cucumber
- Lettuce
- Jimmy Peppers
- Pickles
- Onion
- Sprouts
- Tomato
Condiments
The following condiments are vegan-friendly at Jimmy Johns:
- Grey Poupon
- Jimmy Mustard
- Oil & Vinegar
- Oregano-Basil Seasoning
- Yellow Mustard
Sides
The following sides are vegan-friendly at Jimmy Johns:
- BBQ Jimmy Chips
- Jalapeno Chips
- Jumbo Kosher Dill Pickle
- Regular Jimmy Chips
- Thinny Chips
Jimmy John's FAQs
According to Jimmy John’s Allergen Guide, their avocado spread contains no dairy or eggs. Therefore, Jimmy John’s avocado spread is vegan!
According to the their Allergen Guide, all of Jimmy John’s bread varieties are free from dairy and egg based ingredients. Therefore, their breads are most likely vegan! However, some forums online state that their wheat bread contains Honey. We have reached out to Jimmy John’s to verify this information.
Of the five flavors of chips at Jimmy John’s, four are vegan! The only non-vegan flavor, Salt & Vinegar, contains dairy. Therefore Regular Jimmy Chips, Thinny Chips, Jalapeno Jimmy Chips, and BBQ Jimmy Chips are vegan! [Source]
According to the their Allergen Guide, all of Jimmy John’s cookies contain both dairy and egg based ingredients. Therefore, none of Jimmy John’s cookies are vegan-friendly.
According to the their Allergen Guide, Jimmy John’s pickles contain no dairy or egg based ingredients. Therefore, their pickles are most likely vegan!
Summary
Jimmy John’s vegan options aren’t the best, but if you’re in need of a quick sandwich on the go then it could be a good option. The vegan winners here are the bread options, avocado spread, and vegan BBQ chips!
If you liked this article, take a look at at our other “Eating Out” vegan guides here.
