McDonald’s Canada Finally Serves the McVeggie Burger Nationwide
Hey everyone, you’re going to want to hear about this—McDonald’s Canada is officially adding a veggie burger to its menu, and it’s happening on September 16, 2025 . After a limited test run earlier this year, the McVeggie is now being rolled out across the country, giving vegetarians—and anyone curious—a real plant-based option right at their local golden arches.
For years, McDonald’s locations in other countries have offered meatless options—India, for instance, has six different veggie burgers—but Canada has been slower to adopt a permanent plant-based choice. A Beyond Meat burger called the PLT was tested here back in 2019, but it never made it past the trial stage. Customers reportedly wanted a veggie burger that actually tasted like vegetables, not like a meat substitute. And that’s exactly what the McVeggie promises to deliver.
During the test run in March, the McVeggie was offered at select locations—Brampton was the only spot in the GTA where it was available—and the demand was described as “unprecedented.” According to Jeff Anderson, McDonald’s Canada’s culinary innovation lead, the burger completely sold out in the first eight days of the four-week test. Over 200 inquiries were received, including questions from locations outside the test market. On top of that, staff approval was required to ensure the new burger could be prepared efficiently alongside the existing menu.
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So what’s actually in the McVeggie? The patty is a fried vegetable croquette made with carrots, green beans, zucchini, peas, soybeans, broccoli, and corn. It’s topped with shredded lettuce and the familiar McDonald’s mayo, all sandwiched between a sesame bun. The result is a golden, crispy patty with a mashed potato center where you can see actual vegetable pieces. There’s also a Spicy Habanero McVeggie , which comes with a creamy Habanero sauce for those who like a little heat.
It’s worth noting that the McVeggie is cooked in the same fryer vat as the Filet-O-Fish’s Alaska pollock patty, but separate fryer baskets are used to keep things vegetarian-friendly. Alongside the burger, McDonald’s is introducing two vegetarian Happy Meal options: a grilled cheese sandwich and a lettuce-and-tomato wrap.
For Canadians who have been improvising with meatless Quarter Pounder hacks, this is a game-changer. Not only is it a proper veggie burger, but it also integrates seamlessly into the classic McDonald’s menu. Finally, after years of anticipation, vegetarians can get a full combo meal without compromise.
The McVeggie is officially being served nationwide starting September 16, 2025 —so if you’ve been waiting for a legitimate plant-based option at McDonald’s Canada, the wait is over.
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