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    Home » Sandwiches & wraps

    24 vegan sandwiches for breakfast, lunch, and dinner

    Published: Jan 20, 2026 by Cadry Nelson · This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · Leave a Comment

    Text overlay: 24 vegan sandwiches. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. 4-panel collage with vegan reuben, vegan breakfast sandwich (egg mcmuffin style), buffalo chickpea salad sandwich, and vegan pork tenderloin.

    Vegan sandwich recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including comforting breakfast sandwiches, cold packable lunches, and hearty dinners.

    Text overlay: 24 vegan sandwiches. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. 4-panel collage with vegan reuben, vegan breakfast sandwich (egg mcmuffin style), buffalo chickpea salad sandwich, and vegan pork tenderloin.

    Who doesn’t love a good sandwich? I could eat them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

    If you feel similar affection for handheld food, you will love this roundup of vegan sandwiches.

    It starts with vegan breakfast sandwiches for on-the-go, then cold sandwiches perfect for your lunchbox, and finally hearty hot sandwiches that make a great dinner.

    In this post:

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    • Toasted breakfast sandwich
    • Vegan egg mcmuffin
    • Vegan bagel breakfast sandwich
    • Vegan egg salad sandwich
    • Curried tofu salad
    • Chickpea tuna salad
    • Vegan chicken salad sandwich
    • Bagel sandwich with hummus & veggies
    • Vegetable sandwich with cashew cheese
    • Vegan reuben
    • Jackfruit reuben
    • Rachel sandwich with seitan and coleslaw
    • Bulgogi tofu sandwich
    • Vegan French dip sandwich
    • Vegan Philly cheesesteak
    • Vegan pork tenderloin sandwich
    • BBQ Soy Curls sandwich
    • Barbecue jackfruit sandwich
    • Vegan eggplant parmesan
    • Vegan spicy hot sausage sandwich
    • Buffalo Soy Curls sandwich
    • Buffalo chickpea salad sandwich
    • Hot open faced sandwich
    • Vegan bánh mì sandwich

    Text overlay: Vegan breakfast sandwiches, toasted sandwich with eggy tofu and seitan bacon on plate with blueberries.

    Breakfast

    Here are some hearty vegan breakfast sandwiches that work equally well for a relaxing brunch at home or a quick bite on your way out the door.


    Toasted breakfast sandwich

    Toasted sandwich on plate with figs.
    Make this recipe

    This vegan toasted sandwich is stuffed with chewy seitan bacon, eggy tofu, and melty non-dairy cheese, enveloped between slices of toasted bread.

    So delicious and ready to eat in just 15 minutes.


    Vegan egg mcmuffin

    Two vegan egg mcmuffins stacked on each other.
    Make this recipe

    That classic fast food breakfast gets a vegan makeover with this vegan egg mcmuffin.

    An English muffin is piled high with seitan ham, eggy tofu, and non-dairy cheese for a breakfast you can eat in the car.


    Vegan bagel breakfast sandwich

    JUST Egg in breakfast bagel sandwich with vegan sausage and non-dairy cream cheese on plate.
    Make this recipe

    Bagels have a way of making breakfast that much cozier. This delicious bagel breakfast sandwich is filled with Just Egg, veggie sausage, and a slathering of vegan cream cheese.

    It's wonderfully filling & perfectly portable.


    Text overlay: Vegan lunch sandwiches. Packed vegan lunch with vegan egg salad, potato chips, apple, and thermos in lunchbox.

    Lunch

    Here are cold, packable lunches that fit right in your lunchbox. They’re easy to make ahead, travel well, and perfect for workdays.


    Vegan egg salad sandwich

    Vegan egg salad sandwich speared with cornichon.
    Make this recipe

    If you used to love egg salad sandwiches, you’ve got to try this vegan version!

    Creamy vegan egg salad sandwiches are tasty, protein-packed, and remarkably egg-like in flavor. Plus, they only take 5 minutes to prepare.


    Curried tofu salad

    Easy curried tofu salad sandwich on plate with cherry tomato garnish.
    Make this recipe

    For a sandwich that’s full of nuanced spice and flavor, make a curried tofu salad sandwich with shredded carrot, celery, and onion in a seasoned mayo dressing. There’s added sweetness from raisins, plus crunch from pistachios.

    No cooking required, 13 grams of protein, and it takes just 12 minutes to prepare.


    Chickpea tuna salad

    Chickpea tuna salad sandwich on table with vegan mayo and bread.
    Make this recipe

    It’s amazing how much chickpeas can transform in this easy vegan tuna salad sandwich.

    Chickpeas are quickly broken up in a food processor, and then combined with celery, pickles, and seasonings in a creamy vegan mayo and mustard sauce.

    Ready for the lunchbox in just 10 minutes!


    Vegan chicken salad sandwich

    Vegan chicken salad sandwich in basket with potato chips.
    Make this recipe

    There’s 18 grams of satisfying protein in this hearty vegan chicken salad sandwich, thanks to a base of seitan.

    With pickles and onions for tang and crunch, seasonings, and creamy eggless mayo, this is a sandwich you’ll crave. Plus, it only takes 15 minutes to prepare.


    Bagel sandwich with hummus & veggies

    Bagel sandwich on table with potato chips.
    Make this recipe

    You can use store-bought or homemade hummus for this satisfying bagel sandwich.

    Filled with cucumber, red bell pepper, and onions, there’s refreshing crunch in every bite, and it takes only 5 minutes to make.


    Vegetable sandwich with cashew cheese

    Vegetable sandwich on plate with chips.
    Make this recipe

    This picnic favorite is also great for packed lunches! This flavorful vegetable sandwich is stuffed with bell pepper, onion, and spinach. Then it’s finished with a slathering of tangy jalapeño cashew cheese spread.

    Make the spread ahead of time for quick vegan sandwiches that come together in 10 minutes.


    Text overlay: Vegan dinner sandwiches. Vegan eggplant parmesan sandwich with fresh basil and panko crusted eggplant.

    Dinner

    These hearty and satisfying sandwiches are definitely dinner-worthy. They're hot, bold, and inspired by classic comfort food and deli favorites.


    Vegan reuben

    Thinly sliced corned beef style seitan on vegan reuben with sauerkraut and Thousand Island by pile of potato chips.
    Make this recipe

    Chicago Diner’s vegan reuben is a sandwich worthy of a roadtrip. But you can make it from the convenience of your kitchen, using their official recipe.

    Tangy seitan corned “beef” is topped with crunchy sauerkraut, sauteed peppers and onions, and vegan Thousand Island sauce on marbled rye.

    This is a sandwich you’ll crave again and again!


    Jackfruit reuben

    Jackfruit reuben on napkin, speared with cornichon pickle.
    Make this recipe

    If jackfruit is what your heart desires, try this mouthwatering corned jackfruit reuben with sauerkraut and creamy vegan Thousand Island.

    This unforgettable sandwich was inspired by a restaurant favorite at now defunct FÜD in Kansas City, Missouri.


    Rachel sandwich with seitan and coleslaw

    Toasted Rachel sandwich with seitan chicken on plate and topped with a pickle.
    Make this recipe

    This vegan Rachel sandwich is a reuben alternative that’s made with seitan chicken, melty non-dairy cheese, and coleslaw for creamy crunch.

    Served on toasted rye, this flavor-packed sandwich is always a crowd-pleaser.


    Bulgogi tofu sandwich

    Gochujang tofu on rye bread with avocado and kimchi.
    Make this recipe

    Think of this bulgogi tofu sandwich as a Korean-inspired spin on a reuben.

    Tofu is soaked in a gochujang marinade and then grilled to perfection. It’s topped with kimchi and sliced avocado for a pop of flavor in every bite.


    Vegan French dip sandwich

    Hands dipping jackfruit French dip sandwich into vegan au jus.
    Make this recipe

    One of the most popular recipes on my blog, this vegan French dip sandwich with au jus has its share of fans.

    It’s filled with jackfruit roast beef, sauteed onions, vegan cheese, and horseradish mayo on a ciabatta baguette. And of course, it wouldn’t be a French dip without full-flavored au jus for dipping. So decadent!


    Vegan Philly cheesesteak

    Vegan Philly cheesesteak on plate with chips and salsa.
    Make this recipe

    This vegan Philly cheesesteak is maximum comfort food. A pretzel bun is piled high with seasoned jackfruit, cashew cheese, peppers, and onions.

    It’s a hearty sandwich that is jam-packed with flavor.


    Vegan pork tenderloin sandwich

    Vegan pork tenderloin (milanese) on plate with corn-on-the-cob.
    Make this recipe

    Where my Midwesterners at? This vegan pork tenderloin is the poster child for comforting kitsch.

    Oversized chickpea tenderloins are coated in saltine crumbs, and then fried until perfectly golden. They’re served on warmed buns with onions, pickles, and mustard for a sandwich that’s filled with nostalgia.


    BBQ Soy Curls sandwich

    Hands holding vegan BBQ sandwich.
    Make this recipe

    Toothsome barbecued Soy Curls are the filling in this vegan BBQ sandwich. Cooked in an air fryer or skillet, saucy shredded Soy Curls are piled onto a bun and topped with coleslaw.


    Barbecue jackfruit sandwich

    Barbecued jackfruit sandwich on wood platter.
    Make this recipe

    You’re going to love the piece-y texture in this barbecue jackfruit sandwich. The shredded consistency is similar to pulled pork, and it soaks up the flavors of seasonings and barbecue sauce like a champ.

    Great on a sandwich with all of your favorite toppings!


    Vegan eggplant parmesan

    Hand holding vegan sandwich with breaded eggplant, marinara, fresh basil, and onion.
    Make this recipe

    This vegan eggplant parmesan sandwich comes together easily, thanks to the air fryer.

    It's filled with crispy breaded eggplant, marinara, non-dairy cheese, fresh basil, and thinly sliced onion for a saucy and delicious sandwich.


    Vegan spicy hot sausage sandwich

    Hand holding vegan hot sausage sandwich over plate with french fries.
    Make this recipe

    Hey, spicy food lovers, you’ll adore this vegan hot sausage sandwich with melty cheese, plus jalapeños and banana peppers.

    This craveable sandwich takes less than 20 minutes to prepare, thanks to store-bought specialty products.


    Buffalo Soy Curls sandwich

    Buffalo Soy Curls sandwich with dairy free blue cheese dressing on plate with potato chips.
    Make this recipe

    Speaking of spice, these Buffalo Soy Curls sandwiches don’t shy away from flavor.

    Toothsome Soy Curls are spooned onto a bun and topped with vegan blue cheese dressing. It’s a beautiful marriage of spicy and cool.


    Buffalo chickpea salad sandwich

    Buffalo chickpea sandwich topped with vegan blue cheese dressing.
    Make this recipe

    Keep the Buffalo train going with these Buffalo chickpea salad sandwiches.

    This hearty vegan sandwich is made with Buffalo chickpeas on a toasted bun with cool and creamy vegan blue cheese dressing.


    Hot open faced sandwich

    Vegan hot open faced sandwich with kale and gravy.
    Make this recipe

    Prefer to eat your sandwiches with a knife and fork? Dig in to this vegan hot open faced sandwich with seitan, mashed potatoes, and gravy.

    It tastes like the diner classic of yore but with a plant-based twist.


    Vegan bánh mì sandwich

    Vegan banh mi sandwich with Field Roast and pickled veggies.
    Make this recipe

    I love a good bánh mì for its perfect balance of fresh and crisp alongside a hearty filling.

    This vegan bánh mì sandwich is packed with tender seitan roast, tangy pickled veggies, and a creamy layer of vegan mayo on a soft baguette.

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      Vegan eggplant parmesan sandwich in the air fryer
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    Cadry Nelson is the writer, recipe creator, and photographer behind Cadry’s Kitchen, and the author of Living Vegan For Dummies, 2nd Edition. Since launching her blog in 2009, Cadry has been making plant-based cooking approachable, and reimagining classic comfort foods. Her work has been featured in NBC News, Buzzfeed, Yahoo, Parade, VegNews, and more. She regularly appears on local TV shows, demonstrating to a broad audience how easy vegan cooking can be.

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