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Planning on traveling this holiday season? Lucky for you, we’ve got you covered with this list of vegan options available at the top busiest airports.

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Here are the plant-based options available at the ten busiest airports in the United States!

1. Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles, CA)

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The plant-based fare at LAX is top-notch and is even home to an all-vegan restaurant, Real Food Daily. If you’re lucky enough to be there on a Saturday or Sunday morning, you’ll be able to choose from delicious brunch items. Try out the Butterscotch Pancakes or The Weekender, which comes with your choice of pancakes or French toast, tofu scramble, melted cashew cheese, tempeh bacon, and a choice of hash browns or fruit. For lunch, choose from nachos, baked mac and cheese, the almond tuna melt, or the penne Alfredo, consisting of penne noodles, spinach, roasted mushrooms, creamy cashew Alfredo, shaved vegan parmesan, which plant-based sausage or bacon. In Terminal B, you’ll find Asian Street Eats, where you can order vegetable potstickers and mixed rice bowls with tofu, a Vegan Rainbow Salad from Pret-A-Manager, The Urban Herbivore sandwich (hold the mayo) from Ford’s Filling Station, and more. Check out the full list of restaurants at LAX here, and if you’re not traveling, check out these Recipes for the Ultimate Vegan Christmas Menu!

2. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Grapevine, TX)

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When you think of Texas, vegan foods might not be the first thing that comes to mind, but DFW is breaking stereotypes with their plentiful plant-based options. Try the Grilled Tofu Banh Mi (ask for no aioli) from Banh Shop in Terminal D and C, or the infamous Beyond Burger from TGI Fridays, located in terminals A, B, C and E. At UFood Grill in Terminal B, you can try the veggie burger and vegan chili, and if you are in the mood for something sweet, check out Pinkberry in Terminals A, C, and D, and try one of their coconut milk based options, like Cold-Brew, Salted Caramel, and Coconut.  You can find a list of all the restaurants at DFW here, and if you aren’t planning on traveling through Dallas anytime soon, try out this recipe for Smokey Pinto Bean Beet Burgers.

3. John F. Kennedy International Airport (New York, New York)


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You definitely won’t go hungry if traveling to the big apple—JFK has vegan options galore! With multiple Dunkin’s throughout the airport, you can try the new Beyond Sausage Sandwich, just be sure to omit the egg and cheese to make it vegan. Pair it with an iced coffee with almond milk and you are good to go! At Kobeyaki in Terminal 7, you can order vegan sushi, like the Grilled Vegetable Roll, which consists of tempura sweet potato, carrot, zucchini, avocado, miso onions, kobeyaki sauce, and scallions, or the Grilled Vegetable Bowl, which has teriyaki grilled vegetables and crispy organic tofu topped over rice. If you’re in the mood for a hearty, black bean burger, you can stop by the Palm Bar and Grille and try out the Black Bean Veggie Burger which comes with grilled portobello mushroom, roasted red pepper and micro greens. Check out all the restaurants at JFK by clicking here. If you won’t be flying through the city that never sleeps anytime soon, try out this recipe for Green Bean Casserole!

4. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta, GA)


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If you find yourself hungry with time to spare at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, there are plenty of plant-based options to choose from. Try the Tofu with Vegetables, Cucumber Roll, and Vegetable Roll from Asian Choa in Terminals A, B, and D, or head over to Atlanta Bread Company in Terminal C and try the California Avocado Sandwich (opt out of Cheese or Dill Sauce), the Italian Vegetable Panini (hold the cheese), or the Veggie Sandwich. At Bobby’s Burger Palace at Terminal B, you can order Bobby’s Veggie Burger made with BBQ wild mushrooms, chickpeas, and quinoa. At Terminal D, you will find Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, where you can make any dish on the menu vegan. Feel free to load up on falafel, hummus, pita, baba ganoush, rice, and more. If you’d like to see all the restaurants at the ATL airport click here, and if you feel like cooking at home, try out this recipe for Simple Chinese Braised Tofu.

5. O’Hare International Airport in Chicago (Chicago, IL)


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Taking a trip to the windy city, or maybe just for a layover? If you have a moment to spare without rushing to get to your next flight, give these plant-based options a try! At Burrito Beach in Terminal 3 and Concourse K, you can order the tacos with grilled vegetables, or the Veggie Chili, which consists of chunky roasted vegetables, organic quinoa, Mexican spices, and vegetable broth. The Goddess and Grocer at Terminal 5 has a vegan Garden Goddess Wrap on the menu, which consists of avocado, cucumber, carrot, tomato, beets, spinach, lettuce and Goddess dressing in a wheat wrap. At Terminal 3 you will find Wicker Park Seafood and Sushi Bar, which has a variety of veggie rolls, like Special Veggie Roll, Cucumber Roll, Avocado Roll, and Veggie Roll. You could also try the edamame, miso soup, or seaweed salad. Click here to see the full list of restaurants at O’Hare, and if you won’t be traveling soon, try making this Eggplant Dragon Roll.

6. Denver International Airport (Denver, CO)


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Have some spare time at the Denver airport before your next flight? What better then to try a new vegan meal or snack! At the C Gates, you will find Big Bowl, which has plenty of plant-based options to chose from. Try the Emperor’s Tofu and Vegetable bowl with jasmine white rice, the Cucumber Avocado Roll, or the Edamame. At Cantina Grill located at the B Gates, feel free to give the Vegetarian Green Chili, or the Vegetarian Burrito (ask for no crema) a try! At the B Gates, you will find City Wok which offers Vegetable Spring Rolls, and Buddha’s Feast, which consists of a variety of veggies and tofu in a light garlic wine sauce. Root Down at Gates C is another great option, that has plenty of plant-based fare on the menu. Try the Veggie Burger with avocado, superfood slaw, jalapeño jam, Curry lime sauce, on a pretzel bun, or the Country Fried Tofu with rice, veggies, and salad. You can find all the restaurants in the Denver International Airport here, and if you don’t plan on visiting the mile high city anytime soon, try making these Vietnamese Spring Rolls.

7. San Francisco International Airport (San Francisco, CA)


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The city of San Francisco is a vegan mecca, and their airport isn’t any different. The Plant Cafe Organic located in Terminal 2 has a variety of vegan options, like the Buffalo Cauliflower Sandwich, Yellow Curry Bowl, the Miso Bowl, and more. You can also pick for a variety of sides such as mac and cheese made with house-made cashew cheese sauce with a parsley garnish, or the Shittakie Spring Rolls, which are filled with shiitake mushrooms, marinated tofu, and a variety of vegetables with a roasted onion peanut sauce. There is also the infamous Amy’s Drive Thru, which has milkshakes, hearty salads, burgers, vegan pizza and more! For a full listing of restaurants in the San Francisco International Airport click here, or feel free to try making this Cinnamon Vanilla Milkshake at home!

8. George Bush Intercontinental Airport (Houston, TX)


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If you’re traveling through Houston in the near future, try ordering one of these vegan options below if you have some time before your next flight, or you want to grab something quick before venturing off into the city. Blaze Pizza at Gate A7, offers a variety of plant-based options, like vegan cheese, spicy vegan chorizo, as well as dozens of veggies top your pie. Bullritos, located at Gate B1, offers veggie burritos and bowls, and don’t forget the chips and guac. In Terminal B, you can visit Freshii and order vegan chili with Beyond Meat crumbles, a Baja Burrito, or a refreshing smoothie with almond milk, and at Gate E1, you can try a fresh-squeezed juice—like the Standard Juice, made with apples, carrot, beet, ginger, lemon, and parsley from World Nectar. To learn more about the restaurants located in George Bush International Airport click here, and if you won’t be traveling through Houston anytime soon, you can always try making this Avocado Pesto Pizza.

9. McCarran International Airport (Paradise, NV)


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When in Vegas—try all the vegan options available at the airport! At Terminal 1 and 3, you can give Pei Wei, a restaurant chain serving Asian cuisine, a try. The menu consists of vegan dishes like the Japanese Teriyaki Bowl with tofu and vegetables, the Thai Blazing Noodles with tofu and vegetables, edamame, Pei Wei Spring Rolls, and more. At Baja Fresh Express located in Terminal 1, try ordering a burrito, burrito bowl, the Baha Taco, or rice and beans (opt for no cheese.) If you are craving something sweet, head over to Red Mango in Terminal 1 and try one of the delicious “Fro-No” flavors like Caramelized Pineapple and Blood Orange. Click here to see a full list of restaurants in the McCarran International Airport, or try making this Ultimate Teriyaki Stir Fry.

10. Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte, NC)


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If flying to North Carolina, there are plenty of plant-based options to choose from if you have a stop at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Try a Black Bean Burger with all the fixings from Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar located at Concourse C. If you are in the mood for delicious Asian Cuisine, head over to The Atrium and visit Hissho Sushi/First in Flight Bar to try the Inari, the Veggie Roll, or Vegetable Gyoza. If you are in Concourse A, feel free to head over to Panera Bread and try one of their vegan options such as the Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich on country rustic bread (ask for no cheese), the Ten Vegetable Soup, the Soba Noodle Broth Bowl with Edamame Blend, and more. To see a full list of restaurants at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport click here, and if you’re cooking at home tonight, check out this recipe for Tortilla Sushi Rolls with Rice and Vegetables.

If you won’t be visiting these airports anytime soon and enjoy cooking your own meals, we’ve got you! We highly recommend downloading the Food Monster App  — with over 15,000 delicious recipes it is the largest meatless, vegan and allergy-friendly recipe resource to help you get healthy! It’s a brilliant food app for anyone looking to cut out or reduce allergens like meat, dairy, soy, gluten, eggs, grains, and more! You can also make meal plans, add bookmarks, read feature stories, and browse recipes across hundreds of categories like diet, cuisine, meal type, occasion, ingredient, popular, seasonal, and so much more!

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