The Veggie Patty is the most searched-for item on the Subway menu that most Subways do not have. It is a real product, it is still listed nationally, and it is stocked entirely at franchisee discretion — which is why one store hands you one without blinking and the store two miles away has never heard of it.
What it is
A savoury patty built from vegetables, grains and pulses — typically carrot, pepper, onion, corn and rice bound with soy protein and egg white — heated on the toaster and served on any bread. It is denser and moister than a supermarket veggie burger, closer in texture to a falafel-style patty than to a meat substitute pretending to be beef.
Is the Veggie Patty vegan?
No. The US formulation has historically contained egg white, so it is vegetarian but not vegan. It also shares the toaster with meat and cheese, which matters if you avoid cross-contact entirely. Vegan options are covered in our vegetarian and vegan guide, and cross-contact in the allergen guide.
Calories and nutrition
| Build | Calories | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patty alone | ~200–230 | ~9 g | ~450 mg |
| 6-inch, wheat, veg, no cheese or sauce | ~400–440 | ~14 g | ~800 mg |
| 6-inch with cheese and chipotle | ~570–620 | ~17 g | ~1,000 mg |
| Footlong, standard | ~800–880 | ~28 g | ~1,600 mg |
Worth knowing: the patty adds fewer calories than most meats but also less protein, so a veggie patty sub is not automatically the light choice. See the nutrition guide for equivalent builds.
Price
Usually priced in line with the chicken subs — roughly $6.99–$8.99 for a 6-inch and $10.99–$13.99 for a Footlong in 2026, which regularly makes it more expensive than the meat subs beside it. Regional ranges are in the price guide.
How to find a store that stocks it
- Check the app menu for your specific store rather than the national menu — the app shows real inventory. See the Subway app guide.
- Try urban and campus locations first. Demand drives stocking decisions, so college-town stores are the best bet.
- Phone ahead if you are planning a trip; our store locator hub explains how to pull up numbers and hours.
- Ask them to add it to the next order — some franchisees will stock it if a regular asks.
What to order when they don't have it
The honest answer is a loaded Veggie Delite with avocado and double cheese, which most people prefer anyway, or a bowl built on double vegetables and guacamole for the volume. If your store stocks it, the flatbread version is the best format for a patty — see our flatbread guide.
Frequently asked
Did Subway discontinue the Veggie Patty?
Not nationally. It remains an available product that individual franchises choose whether to carry, which in practice means most do not.
Is it grilled or fried?
Heated on the store's toaster from chilled — not deep fried.
Is it gluten-free?
No. It contains wheat-derived ingredients and shares equipment with bread.
Ingredients, prices and availability are approximate 2026 US figures and vary by franchise. Always confirm allergen information with your store before ordering.
