Starbucks • Vegetarian Guide • Updated June 2026
Vegetarian Options at Starbucks
Quick Answer: Starbucks has 237 vegetarian options. The highest-protein option at Starbucks is the Egg, Pesto & Mozzarella Sandwich with 21g protein (390 cal). Top pick overall: the Avocado Spread (90 cal, 1g protein, Nom Score B).
237
Vegetarian Options
247
Total Analyzed
B
Best Grade
B
1
Avocado Spread
Cal
90
Prot
1g
Sod
210
Sug
0g
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Hass Avocado: Hass Avocado
Sea Salt: Sea Salt
Onion: Onion
Garlic: Garlic
Jalapeno Pepper: Jalapeno Pepper
Lime Juice.: Lime Juice.
B
2
Egg, Pesto & Mozzarella Sandwich
Cal
390
Prot
21g
Sod
790
Sug
1g
Contains: MilkEggWheat
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Cheddar And Onion Bialy: Enriched Wheat Flour, Water, White Cheddar Cheese, Onions, Vegetable Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Salt, Yeast, Wheat Flour, Cultured Wheat Flour, Lactic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Microbial Enzymes
Egg Frittata Patty: Eggs, Yogurt, Monterey Jack Cheese, Gruyere Cheese, Contains 2% Or Less Of The Following: Unmodified Corn Starch, Mirin, Natural Ginger Flavor, Ginger Puree, Soy Type Flavor, Garlic, Salt, Rice Vinegar, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid
Low Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese: Cultured Pasteurized Part-Skim Milk, Salt, Microbial Enzymes
Kale Pesto: Kale, Vegetable Oil Blend, Basil, Parsley, Garlic, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Contains 2% Or Less Of The Following: Sea Salt, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid
B
3
Impossible™ Breakfast Sandwich
Cal
420
Prot
21g
Sod
800
Sug
4g
Contains: MilkEggWheatSoySesame
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Sesame Ciabatta Bun: Enriched Wheat Flour, Water, Sesame Seeds, Eggs, Durum Wheat Semolina, Sugar, Sunflower Oil, Butter, Salt, Paprika, Malted Barley Flour, Yeast, Cultured Wheat Starch, Microbial Enzymes
Fried Egg Patty: Egg Whites, Egg Yolks, Milk, Food Starch- Modified, Salt, Citric Acid
Plant-Based Breakfast Patty: Water, Soy Protein Concentrate, Sunflower Oil, Coconut Oil, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Citric Acid, Cultured Dextrose, Food Starch – Modified, Garlic Powder, Methylcellulose, Mixed Tocopherols, Natural Flavors, Niacin, Onion Powder, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Salt, Sodium Ascorbate, Soy Leghemoglobin, Soy Protein Isolate, Spices, Vitamin B12, Yeast Extract, Zinc Gluconate
Sharp Cheddar Cheese: Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto
Top Vegetarian Picks at Starbucks
Item
Grade
Cal
Protein
Carbs
Sodium
1
Avocado SpreadNom's Top Pick
Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium. Light on protein.
Hass Avocado: Hass Avocado. Sea Salt: Sea Salt. Onion: Onion. Garlic: Garlic. Jalapeno Pepper: Jalapeno Pepper. Lime Juice.: Lime Juice.
B
90
1g
5g
210mg
2
Egg, Pesto & Mozzarella Sandwich
Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium. · Contains: Milk, Egg, Wheat
Contains: MilkEggWheat
Cheddar And Onion Bialy: Enriched Wheat Flour, Water, White Cheddar Cheese, Onions, Vegetable Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Salt, Yeast, Wheat Flour, Cultured Wheat Flour, Lactic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Microbial Enzymes. Egg Frittata Patty: Eggs, Yogurt, Monterey Jack Cheese, Gruyere Cheese, Contains 2% Or Less Of The Following: Unmodified Corn Starch, Mirin, Natural Ginger Flavor, Ginger Puree, Soy Type Flavor, Garlic, Salt, Rice Vinegar, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid. Low Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese: Cultured Pasteurized Part-Skim Milk, Salt, Microbial Enzymes. Kale Pesto: Kale, Vegetable Oil Blend, Basil, Parsley, Garlic, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Contains 2% Or Less Of The Following: Sea Salt, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid
B
390
21g
36g
790mg
3
Impossible™ Breakfast Sandwich
Great sugar. Watch the sodium. · Contains: Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, Sesame
Contains: MilkEggWheatSoySesame
Sesame Ciabatta Bun: Enriched Wheat Flour, Water, Sesame Seeds, Eggs, Durum Wheat Semolina, Sugar, Sunflower Oil, Butter, Salt, Paprika, Malted Barley Flour, Yeast, Cultured Wheat Starch, Microbial Enzymes. Fried Egg Patty: Egg Whites, Egg Yolks, Milk, Food Starch- Modified, Salt, Citric Acid. Plant-Based Breakfast Patty: Water, Soy Protein Concentrate, Sunflower Oil, Coconut Oil, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Citric Acid, Cultured Dextrose, Food Starch – Modified, Garlic Powder, Methylcellulose, Mixed Tocopherols, Natural Flavors, Niacin, Onion Powder, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Salt, Sodium Ascorbate, Soy Leghemoglobin, Soy Protein Isolate, Spices, Vitamin B12, Yeast Extract, Zinc Gluconate. Sharp Cheddar Cheese: Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto
B
420
21g
36g
800mg
What to Avoid
These items at Starbucks don't meet vegetarian criteria:
Country Archer™ – Hickory Smoke Turkey Jerky
Does not meet criteria
Bacon & Gruyère Egg Bites
Does not meet criteria
Ham & Swiss Croissant
Does not meet criteria
Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich
Does not meet criteria
Ham & Swiss on Baguette
Does not meet criteria
Pro Tips: How to Order Vegetarian at Starbucks
Ask about vegetarian protein options like beans, cheese, or tofu
Request items without meat—many can be made vegetarian
Choose bean-based items for extra protein and fiber
Heading out or stuck without options? Keep vegetarian snacks on hand so a vegetarian choice is always within reach.
Common questions about vegetarian at Starbucks
Is Starbucks good for vegetarian diets?
Yes, Starbucks is a solid choice for vegetarian eating with 237 menu items that meet the criteria.
What's the best vegetarian option at Starbucks?
The Avocado Spread is the best choice with 90 calories, 1g protein, and a Nom Score of B.
What is the highest-protein item at Starbucks?
The highest-protein option at Starbucks is the Egg, Pesto & Mozzarella Sandwich with 21g protein (390 cal).
How we ranked these: Based on Nom's analysis of 247 menu items at Starbucks,
scored using our proprietary Nom Score algorithm that evaluates sodium, saturated fat, sugar, portion size, fiber, and protein
per calorie. Data sourced from official Starbucks nutrition information.
Nutrition data verified. All calorie counts, macros, and nutritional information are sourced directly from Starbucks's official published nutrition data. Nom Scores are calculated using our research-backed algorithm aligned with USDA dietary guidelines.
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