The classic burger. A protein staple. Great on the grill or easy to order when out to eat. The go-to when maybe you really just want fries but know you should eat an actual meal.
As a near lifelong vegetarian, I missed out on the joy of eating burgers most of my life. But now, there are so many options for vegetarians to enjoy a great burger.
I’ve written before about the best veggie burgers you can cook at home. Now, I’m excited to point you to the wonderful restaurants in Fargo that have tasty veggie burgers on the menu.
Are you looking to try something new? Want to dip your toe into the world of vegetarianism? Thinking about incorporating the Meatless Monday trend into your meal plan?
Or maybe you’re like me, and love protein but don’t love the taste and texture of meat.
No matter the reason, here are seven spots you can find a delicious veggie burger in Fargo.
Best Veggie Burgers in Fargo
#1: JL Beers
People rave about the burgers at JL Beers and I need to throw its veggie burger into the conversation. This is my top choice, my favorite veggie burger in Fargo — and ever.
JL’s veggie burger features a unique and tasty walnut and grain base, and it’s unlike any I’ve had before. It’s so good, I’d dare to say even a die-hard (and open-minded) carnivore would enjoy it.
One of the best parts about the JL Beers veggie burger is all the ways you can eat it. While the veggie burger is a solo menu item, you can take any of the establishment’s burgers and sub in the veggie patty.
I’m a big fan of subbing for the Humpty Dumpty, which tops it with a fried egg and cheese. Pack on the protein!
Locations:
4240 32 Ave S, Fargo
810 13 Ave E, West Fargo
518 1 Ave N, Fargo
#2: Sickie’s Garage Burgers & Brews
With that kind of name and a menu that boasts 50 burgers, you’d hope there’d be at least one veggie burger at Sickie’s. Good news! There is and it’s really tasty to boot.
It has a simple rice base, pretty solid texture, and no overwhelming heat or spice, so it’s a great option for a first-timer.
Sickie’s veggie burger is its own item on the menu and it comes with burger staples like tomato and lettuce, plus a yummy avocado ranch.
Locations:
3431 Fiechtner Dr S, Fargo
2551 45th St S, Ste 101, Fargo
#3: Buffalo Wild Wings
Don’t let the name fool you. This Fargo (and Moorhead!) favorite offers more than wings, including a great veggie burger option.
This one is a common and classic black bean burger (you’ll see more of those as this list goes on). What I like about Buffalo Wild Wings’ black bean burger is the flavor and its more solid texture. It’s another great option for the veggie burger first-timer.
Buffalo Wild Wings serves its veggie burger with basic burger toppings, including cheese, lettuce, tomatoes. Simple? Yes. Tasty and satisfying? Also, a big yes.
Locations:
1515 19 Ave N, Fargo
1501 42 St S, Fargo
2201 1 Ave N, Moorhead
#4: MacKenzie River Pizza
Another one where the name might imply otherwise, there is more than just pizza at this place. While it has been in Montana for years, MacKenzie River Pizza arrived in the Fargo community within the past few years.
And it brought along a menu that includes a tasty take on a traditional type of veggie burger.
Similar to others on this list, MacKenzie River’s burger is a classic black bean. But this one is jazzed up a bit, with goat cheese and a tasty pesto mayo sauce. It’s different and it’s good!
Location:
819 24 Ave E, West Fargo
#5: Lucky’s 13 Pub
Perhaps best known for bingo and breakfast, Lucky’s 13 Pub also offers a veggie burger.
Another in the classic black bean style and taste, Lucky’s burger is a bit different than the others on the list, texture-wise. It’s much softer and falls apart easily. Not my personal favorite, but the flavor is good.
This one is on the menu as its own item. Between the burger itself and the bun, it’s a little bigger than some of the others on the list — so come hungry for this one!
Location:
4301 17 Ave S, Fargo
#6: Chili’s
The first veggie burger I ever ate was more than 20 years ago in California. I had never found one on a menu before. So I was delighted to finally be somewhere that had something for me other than a side salad or grilled cheese sandwich. Not long after that, Fargo got the message on veggie burgers — Fargo Chili’s to be exact.
Yes, the first veggie burger I ever ate in a Fargo restaurant was at Chili’s. While the restaurant has moved inside the West Acres mall since the last time I ate there, they still have a black bean burger on the menu.
It’s Fargo’s OG and I couldn’t leave it off this list!
Location:
3902 13 Ave S, Fargo
#7: Smashburger
A fast food establishment with a great veggie burger? It’s true and you can get it at Smashburger.
Another black bean burger, this one offers a texture and taste that’s a bit different from the rest.
Those looking for something more grab-and-go instead of sit-down (I mean, we’re moms — who isn’t?), this final addition to the list is somewhat of a “bonus” being a fast food place offering a veggie burger that tastes fresh and is really good.
Location:
1801 45 St S, Fargo
Do you have a favorite Fargo restaurant with a delish veggie burger that didn’t make the list? Let us know in the comments!
