plant-based meats

Nation

News

Plant-based meats have faced some minor backlash, but they continue to be popular items at restaurants for vegetarians and diners concerned about the environmental impact of their meals.

Noodles & Company Expands Its Plant-Based Meals with Impossible Panko Chicken

Courtesy of Beyond Meat

Some of the shine has worn off plant-based meats since they were suddenly on every menu.

Beyond Just Unveiled a Plant-Based Steak

Courtesy of Taco Bell

While Taco Bell is no stranger to the plant-based protein movement—in case you forgot, the Chalupa slinger launched its own iteration last year—the brand has steered clear of big partnerships with industry giants like Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat.

Taco Bell Just Announced Its Newest Menu Item Collaboration

Courtesy of Burger King

On August 22, Burger King is taking its plant-based innovation to the next level by offering an Impossible edition of its famous Original Chicken Sandwich.

Burger King Is Testing an Impossible Original Chick'n Sandwich

Courtesy of Evolve

Evolve Protein is looking to give away a total of $30,000 to people who are passionate about protecting and providing access to the outdoors.

This Company Is Giving Away $30,000 to Outdoor Enthusiasts 

Photo by Meredith Heil for Thrillist

While now synonymous with all sorts of blood pressure-raising snacks like Italian Beef sandwiches, chocolate cake-spiked milkshakes, char-broiled burgers, and even a saucy slab of ribs or two, upbeat Midwestern chain Portillo’s built its rapidly expanding empire on the back of a single product: the classic Chicago Dog.

We Tried Portillo’s New Plant-Based Hot Dog to See if It Can Sway Chicago Diehards

New York

Photo courtesy of Neat Burger

Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

Vegan fast food has been trendy in NYC for years now, with restaurants like By Chloe (now Beatnic), Superiority Burger, (and coming soon ATL’s Slutty Vegan) leading the charge.

A Leonardo DiCaprio-Backed Plant-Based UK Burger Chain Debuts a NYC Pop-Up

Courtesy of Portillo's

For those of you out there that are trying to cut back on your meat consumption or who don't include meat in your diet, you no longer have to worry about missing out on delicious Chicago-style hot dogs.

Portillo's Is Releasing an All-New Plant-Based Garden Dog

Photo courtesy of Noodles & Co., Image designed by Manali Doshi for Thrillist

The slow march toward the ubiquity of plant-based and more climate-friendly meat alternatives continues.

Noodles & Co. Is Testing Dishes with Panko-Crusted Impossible Chicken

It was years ago that companies like Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods were introducing game-changing meat substitutes, even if it feels like it hasn't been that long.

Beyond Meat Has Concocted a Plant-Based Jerky

Veg Table

Eat clean with these vegan- and vegetarian-friendly recipes, and discover the top-rated plant-based food and drink spaces.

Veg Table: Healthy Recipes & Plant-Based Champions - Thrillist

Image by Cole Saladino for Thrillist

We'll admit feeling a little bad for vegans and vegetarians.

Our Favorite Plant-Based Meats, Ranked

Courtesy of Starbucks

This morning, Starbucks announced the return of its fan-favorite Pistachio Latte as a new year treat, but that's not the only exciting news out of the Seattle-based coffee giant.

plant-based meats

Noodles & Company Expands Its Plant-Based Meals with Impossible Panko Chicken

Noodles & Co. is unveiling a brand new plant-based menu item.

Beyond Just Unveiled a Plant-Based Steak

Beyond has announced the launch of its Beyond Steak.

Taco Bell Just Announced Its Newest Menu Item Collaboration

The fast food chain is calling it an "industry-disrupting" innovation.

Burger King Is Testing an Impossible Original Chick'n Sandwich

Customers in Cincinnati, Ohio will get to taste test the new plant-based sandwich.

This Company Is Giving Away $30,000 to Outdoor Enthusiasts

Three people will have the opportunity to transform their communities.

We Tried Portillo’s New Plant-Based Hot Dog to See if It Can Sway Chicago Diehards

Does the chain's first plant-based hot dog hold a candle to the meaty original? We found out.

A Leonardo DiCaprio-Backed Plant-Based UK Burger Chain Debuts a NYC Pop-Up

Located inside the Urbanspace food hall, it’s set to run for the next six months.

Portillo's Is Releasing an All-New Plant-Based Garden Dog

The Chicago restaurant chain partnered with Field Roast for this veggie release.

Noodles & Co. Is Testing Dishes with Panko-Crusted Impossible Chicken

Noodles & Co. is offering a new plant-based dinner option.

Beyond Meat Has Concocted a Plant-Based Jerky

Beyond Meat is launching a plant-based jerky in multiple flavors.

Our Favorite Plant-Based Meats, Ranked

Just because they're made from plants doesn't mean they aren't juicy.

Get $2 Off Your Starbucks Impossible Breakfast Sandwich Every Monday This Month

Save money by skipping the sausage.