Haagen-Dazs: What’s Vegetarian Editorial Review

Haagen-Dazs is one of the easier ice cream chains to order from if you’re vegetarian. Every classic flavor in the scoop case, from Vanilla to Belgian Chocolate to Coffee, uses real egg yolks and cream instead of gelatin, so none of them raise the usual vegetarian red flags. The fruit sorbets go a step further and work for vegan diners too, since they’re just fruit, sugar, and water.

What to order at Haagen-Dazs

Stick with the scoop case for an easy order. Vanilla, Belgian Chocolate, Coffee, Coffee Chip, Cookies & Cream, and Rocky Road are all vegetarian, and Rocky Road’s marshmallow swirl uses pectin rather than gelatin. If you want something vegan, order the Mango, Raspberry, or Strawberry Sorbet, or ask about the seasonal Frozen Lemonade, though its recipe can shift by season. Waffle cones, ice cream cakes, and Cookie Dough are all vegetarian too, just not vegan, since they use egg, dairy, or both.

What to watch out for

The ingredient to actually track here is egg, not gelatin, since the base recipe leans on egg yolks for richness. The real gray area is the toppings bar. Candy and gummy toppings vary by store, and Haagen-Dazs hasn’t confirmed whether all of them skip gelatin. Ask your scooper before you load up on gummy toppings if that detail matters to you, and double check the Frozen Lemonade each time it’s back on the seasonal board.