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My Fatburger Order and Reveiew

“After 70 years, it’s still good to be Fat,” and at Fatburger you can be fat and vegan!

In 1952, Fatburger became a woman-owned business after founder Lovie Yancey split with her partner and removed “Mr.” from the restaurant’s name. The burger joint became an LA icon and claims to be “The Last Great Hamburger Stand.” Now owned by FAT Brands, the restaurant has franchises across the US and Canada.

“The name of the store was my idea, I wanted to get across the idea of a big burger with everything on it …a meal in itself.” -Lovie Yancey, Founder

Fatburger is known for big burgers with everything on it, and in 2018, they added the Impossible Burger, “ensuring we have an option for anyone looking to enjoy big, juicy burgers made entirely out of plants.”¹ Then in 2019, Daiya’s Cheddar Cheese Slices joined their menu. Cheese is the #1 add-on to their burgers, and I am stoked to be included. The Impossible Burger comes with traditional toppings including lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, mustard, onion, pickle, and relish. To order vegan, remove the mayo and, if you want, add Daiya cheese. Now, Fatburger, we just need some vegan mayo! It was a delicious burger without it, but if you want to bring your own vegan mayo, I don’t think anyone would mind. In fact, it would show demand for the product. My burger was satisfying, and I ordered it with both kinds of French Fries, Fat and Skinny. The skinny fries ended up being my favorite because they’re crispier. My Impossible burger came dressed with lettuce, tomato, mustard, onion, pickle, relish, and super melty Daiya cheddar cheese. It was messy, juicy, tangy, and oh so tasty. I have been thinking about it ever since!

The Impossible Burger isn’t the only plant-based offering at Fatburger; they also have VEGAN MILKSHAKES! Vegan Milkshakes in Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, AND EVEN BANANA! Fatburger’s dairy-free ice cream is supplied by another LA icon, “Craigs Vegan,” and is made from cashews. I had the Maui Banana Vegan Milkshake, and it was a dream come true! Made with real banana puree and blended with oat milk, it tastes heavenly and is topped with Non-Dairy Coconut Reddi-Wip.

“We want Fatburger to be everyone’s ‘favorite hamburger stand,’ vegans included.” – Andy Wiederhorn,  FAT Brands CEO

I visited the newer Fatburger in Manteca, which is right off the freeway, and it was so good! The service was great, and the store was very clean. This Fatburger location is a hybrid Fatburger/Buffalo’s Express/Hot Dog on a Stick, but the store is mainly decorated for/as Fatburger, with a drive-thru.

I will definitely be back, and am already debating on my next milkshake flavor! Which would you choose?

What About Cross-Contamination?

As with most non-vegan establishments, Fatburger’s cross-contamination notice states: “Standard kitchen operations involve shared cooking and preparation areas where cross-contact with other foods and allergens may occur,“² but by ingredients and many vegans’ standards, their plant-based offerings are vegan-friendly (when you remove the mayo).

My personal thoughts on this are that any cross-contamination can occur at any establishment that is not 100% vegan, but that does not make a product unsuitable for vegans. Preparing vegan food on shared equipment is often standard practice, and as long as no animal products (e.g., butter, lard) are used in the process, it is generally considered vegan. Think of it as you would a packaged product that has the disclaimer “may contain milk due to shared equipment.” This is where personal purity comes into play, and it is up to you what you are willing to consume.

How to Order Vegan at Fatburger

Vegan Fatburger Menu Items:

• Impossible Burger, with NO Mayo (can add Daiya Dairy-Free Cheddar Cheese)

Note: Some locations reportedly also carry a veggie burger, but the patty contains dairy and is vegetarian, not vegan.

Vegan Fatburger Toppings:

• Daiya Dairy-Free Cheddar Cheese
• Lettuce
• Mustard
• Onions/Grilled Onions
• Pickles
• Relish
• Tomato

Vegan Fatburger Sides:

• Skinny Fries
• Fat Fries
• Sweet Potato Fries

Note: The Onion Rings contain milk and are not vegan. All fries are fried in soybean oil.

Vegan Fatburger Shakes:

• Vanilla Vegan Milkshake
• Strawberry Vegan Milkshake
• Chocolate Vegan Milkshake
• Maui-Banana Milkshake

Note: All vegan milkshakes are made with Craig’s Vegan Ice Cream, blended with oat milk, and come with Non-Dairy Coconut Reddi-Wip Topping

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Fatburger Manteca Location: 2064 Crestwood Ave., Ste 105, Manteca, CA 95336

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2. Fatburger Cross-Contamination & Allergen Notice: Standard kitchen operations involve shared cooking and preparation areas where cross-contact with other foods and allergens may occur.
   Cross-contaminants & allergens include, but are not limited to: nuts, beef, poultry, dairy, gluten, etc. The allergen information listed above was prepared based on product information provided by our approved food suppliers and is effective August 2008. Updated versions will be generated periodically. Please note that variations may occur due to differences in suppliers, ingredient substitutions, recipe revisions, product assembly at the restaurant level, and/or season of the year. Please understand that normal kitchen operations involve shared preparation and cooking areas, including common fryer oil, which may result in food items coming into contact with other food items. As such, we cannot ensure that any food item can be completely free of allergens. Fatburger Corporation, its franchisees and employees do not assume responsibility for a particular sensitivity or allergy to any food provided in our restaurants. ↩︎