13 Daniel Fast Friendly Restaurants, Fast Food Options, & What to Order

Even though you already have our inspiring list of 27 Delicious Daniel Fast recipes to help you with food ideas while you’re on the Daniel Fast, sometimes you need a break from preparing meals at home and want to head out to a restaurant. 

Whether you’re embarking on the 10 day or 21 day Daniel Fast, you’ll want to know ahead of time what Daniel Fast friendly restaurants you can go to and what you can order there. Whether it’s a nice, sit-down restaurant or maybe some quick drive-thru Daniel Fast fast food options, we’ve got you covered with some great ideas.

Remember, what Daniel ate during his biblical fast (read Daniel chapter 1) was mainly fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains. Everything was minimally processed, very natural, and plant-based. He avoided the king’s rich and heavy foods, so that’s what our goal is while on this fast, as well. As a result, he was more in tune with the Lord and was shown to look physically healthier, too.

Related: Daniel Fast Food List (What to Eat & Avoid During Your Fast)

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Daniel Fast Restaurants & Fast Food Chains

Applebee’s

You can order their Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad without the chicken. You may choose to swap their vinaigrette for simple olive oil and vinegar, to be certain you’re avoiding any added sugar. And obviously, avoid the breadstick! 

Applebee’s will also do a steamed vegetable plate for you, or a sizzling vegetable skillet. If you choose the skillet, be sure to pass on the white flour tortillas they may offer you.

Related: Daniel Fast Tortilla Options (& Homemade Tortilla Recipe, Too)

BJ’s Restaurant

Here’s a new one we recently learned about: BJ’s has an amazing Cauliflower and Quinoa Power Bowl. Order it without the feta cheese or yogurt drizzle. It looks so good!

Chipotle

Chipotle is definitely a favorite as far as Daniel Fast restaurants are concerned! Our favorite Daniel Fast option from Chipotle is their veggie and rice bowl. Choose brown rice instead of white, and add the beans of your choice (they don’t use lard, thankfully — they’re vegan!). You can also add the tofu sofritas and lots of veggies. Top it with salsa and/or their delicious guacamole. Tip: When you choose a veggie bowl, the gauc is free! They don’t charge extra for it.

Genghis Grill

As a starter, you can enjoy their garlic-citrus seasoned edamame or plain edamame. Then, create your own main course bowl using brown rice or cabbage as the base. Layer with lots of yummy veggies and seasonings! Be careful with the sauces, though – many of them have added sugar or other non-friendly ingredients.

Olive Garden

For starters, enjoy the salad without croutons and swap the Italian dressing for simple oil and vinegar.

For your meal, order the whole wheat pasta with plain tomato sauce on top. You can ask for a few veggies in the sauce (like onions, zucchini, and mushrooms) and/or order a side of steamed broccoli (with no butter).

Panera Bread

You can order one of their salads without meat, cheese, or croutons. Use olive oil and vinegar as your dressing. Another option is the Greek Salad with Quinoa, just hold the feta. And if you’re feeling like a hearty soup for dinner, their black bean soup is vegan and looks to make a great Daniel Fast option, too.

PF Chang’s

Here, you can get edamame seasoned with sea salt and the Buddha’s Feast meal, which is full of spiced tofu, asparagus, shiitake mushrooms, broccoli, and carrots.

Qdoba

Create your own Daniel Fast friendly bowl using brown rice, black or pinto beans, fajita vegetables, grilled vegetables, potatoes, guacamole, and salsa.

Starbucks

Currently, we can find a couple of Daniel Fast fast food options at Starbucks, and that’s the Lentils & Vegetable Protein Bowl With Brown Rice or the oatmeal with fresh fruit and nuts.

Subway

Subway offers chopped salads, made to order. Add lots of greens (spinach and iceberg lettuce, mainly) and top with veggies of your choice. Use olive oil and vinegar as your dressing.

Taco Bell

Need something super fast? Order a corn tortilla filled with black beans, lettuce, and tomato. Their beans and refried beans are suitable, but not their white flour tortillas, so be sure to skip those.

The Cheesecake Factory

This isn’t what you think of when it comes to options for Daniel Fast restaurants, is it?! Sadly, you’ll need to skip the cheesecake while doing the Daniel Fast, but you can enjoy their Vegan Cobb Salad… just be sure to use the oil and vinegar in lieu of their vinaigrette. 

Related: Delicious Daniel Fast Desserts

Wendy’s

Another popular Daniel Fast fast food option, Wendy’s drive-thru is a quick and easy choice. Order a plain baked potato with chives (no sour cream) and a side salad, without packaged salad dressing.

Things To Note

Keep in mind that menus are changing all the time, so this isn’t an exhaustive list, but it’s a great start! Many restaurants offer vegan options nowadays, so even if it isn’t on our list, you’ll probably be able to find something that suits the fast. Just remember to avoid animal products, white flour, and added sweeteners such as sugar. Sometimes the sugar can sneak into foods like salad dressings, so be extra cautious and don’t be afraid to ask for a substitution.

We’re sometimes asked about the black bean burger at Chili’s. While it’s certainly delicious, it’s not Daniel Fast friendly, since it’s our understanding that they use egg to bind the patties together.

Finally, you’re probably wondering about Daniel Fast pizza options. We’ve searched far and wide, and while many restaurants come close to having a DF compliant pizza, we haven’t found one perfectly suited with the allowed ingredients for the fast. However, we do have a scrumptious and easy Daniel Fast pizza recipe we’ll be sharing with you here very soon, though — so stay tuned!

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