National Restaurant Chains Offering Veggie Burgers

Restaurant chains across the country have embraced the vegetarian diet. Prior to that, waitresses may say, "But we have a great tossed salad" to non-meat eaters asking for options. Today, many restaurants have added a veggie burger to the menu, much to the delight of vegetarians everywhere.

Here is a look at some of the national chains that offer veggie burgers:

Burger King' BK Veggie Burger

VegCooking.com chose the BK Veggie Burger has the most widely available veggie burger from a restaurant, as Burger King operates over 11,200 locations around the globe. Burger King was the first fast food restaurant to introduce a veggie burger. The BK veggie burger comes on the same sesame seed bun as the other burgers, as well as with lettuce, tomato, onion, ketchup and mayo. It's just like a Veggie Whopper. And, it comes with or without cheese. It can be made vegan by going sans cheese and mayo.

American Idol Rueben Studdard has gone vegetarian and claims that the "BK Veggie Burger is off the chain."

Johnny Rocket's Streamliner

According to VegCooking.com, Johnny Rocket's Streamliner earned a PETA Golden Bun Award as the #1 veggie burger in the land, from a chain restaurant anyway. The judges claim that this is the burger to convert someone to vegetarianism, as it is that "meaty." So if one still wants to enjoy the shakes, malts and the singing staff of this 50s styles diner chain despite being a vegetarian, they can thanks to the Streamliner. And, that's pretty swell.

Ruby Tuesday's Veggie Burger

Ruby Tuesday's version of the veggie burger, which placed second in PETA's Golden Bun Award, can also be dubbed vegan. With a huge all-you-can eat salad bar option it seems as if Ruby Tuesday is the vegetarian's dream.

Chili's: Black Bean Burger

With a motif as Southwestern as Chili's it's no doubt that a black bean burger fits the menu, vegetarian or not! Chili's Black Bean burger is located on the 'Guiltless Grill' section of the menu, not the burger section, may we inform you. (We don't want you to miss it!) According to the menu at Chilis.com, this veggie burger is topped with low-fat ranch, tomato slices and is served with steamed veggies. PETA chose this black bean burger as the third top veggie burger in the land, and the judges say it tastes awesome with guacamole.

Denny's Boca Burger

Denny's offers a Boca Burger, which its menu describe as a patty with soy, spices and cheese. The Boca Burger is served with lettuce, tomato and onion. In addition, a Boca burger can be substitute for any of Denny's other burger menu items, such as the Western Burger or Mushroom Swiss burger.

Red Robin Veggie Burger

Red Robin is well-known for its burgers, so you can almost bet its veggie burger will rock too. Red Robin offers a Garden Burger, which is made from veggies, spices, grains and cheese. The Garden Burger is served on a whole grain bun with lettuce, tomato slices, pickles and bistro sauce.