Lazy Dog: What’s Vegetarian Editorial Review

Lazy Dog is one of the few chains that marks vegetarian and vegan items directly on its own allergen guide, so you don’t have to reconstruct the answer yourself. That’s a rare level of clarity for a scratch-kitchen, sit-down chain with a menu this eclectic.

What to order at Lazy Dog

The Veggie Burger Patty and the Wok-Fired Sweet & Spicy Tofu are both marked vegan on the chart. The Grilled 5 Cheese Sandwich and Roasted Red Pepper Hummus are strong vegetarian and vegan picks, and Black Beans and Steamed Rice make an easy vegan side. Roasted Red Pepper Hummus and Chili Garlic Cucumbers are both vegan as served, no substitutions needed. Cheddar Cheese Curds, Brussels Sprouts, and Lemon Pepper Tots from the starters menu are all vegetarian too, so there’s more than one plate to build a meal from.

What to watch out for at Lazy Dog

A few dishes that sound safe aren’t. The Wok-Fired Kung Pao Tofu sauce is flagged for shellfish, so ask before ordering it. The Wok-Fired Teriyaki Tofu contains milk and egg despite being a tofu dish, and the Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad isn’t vegetarian even without the chicken, since the dressing has egg and fish. Lazy Dog’s chart also doesn’t track honey or gelatin as its own category, so double-check those with your server if they matter to you.