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

    By Jaime Published in Faith & Life Last Updated on June 30, 2021

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    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.

    eating inside of restaurant during the Daniel Fast

    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)

    Table of Contents

    • Daniel Fast Restaurants & Fast Food Chains
      • Applebee’s
      • BJ’s Restaurant
      • Chipotle
      • Genghis Grill
      • Olive Garden
      • Panera Bread
      • PF Chang’s
      • Qdoba
      • Starbucks
      • Subway
      • Taco Bell
      • The Cheesecake Factory
      • Wendy’s
      • Things To Note
      • FREE DANIEL FAST MEAL PLAN

    Daniel Fast Restaurants

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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.

    Daniel Fast fast food options

    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.

    Daniel Fast friendly restaurants

    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!


    What Daniel Fast friendly restaurants did we miss? Have you found another great Daniel Fast fast food option somewhere? Be sure to comment and let us know so we can add it to the list!

    FREE DANIEL FAST MEAL PLAN

    Our free Daniel Fast Jump Start Meal Plan comes straight to your email and is completely printable, so you can print it whenever you like. It’s helpful, easy, and will inspire you to eat at home! Get it here.

    Jump Start Daniel Fast Meal Plan

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    About Jaime

    Hi, I'm Jaime. With my master's degree in leadership and church ministry, plus over 20 years of real life ministry experience (where I've served as the pastor's wife, ministry leader, adjunct professor, and more) I'm on a mission to come alongside you so we can grow together in our faith journey.

    I've been mentioned on Huffington Post, Business Insider, Yahoo, The Penny Hoarder, and more. Welcome!

    Comments

    1. Diana Gil says

      January 8, 2022 at 8:00 pm

      Thanks

      Reply
    2. Nancy Smith says

      January 12, 2022 at 11:32 am

      Do they have the meals delivery?

      Reply
    3. Diondrea says

      January 16, 2022 at 8:09 am

      Wow! Thank you for this!!! Amazing. We are on day 7 of our daniel fast! God bless!

      Reply
    4. Penny Magalong says

      March 28, 2022 at 5:50 pm

      Thank you for this list! I am doing the fast for the Lenten season – so 46 days. I am so happy with how this has helped me lean on the Lord and get closer to Him. There’s also the health benefits I’m enjoying. Knowing I can enjoy more than Chipotle will make my family very happy!!

      Reply
    5. Stephanie says

      January 17, 2023 at 2:35 pm

      Thank you soo much for this list of options ! I was struggling to find what would be Daniel fast approved if I could got invited out or when I’m out and forgot my stuff. I was craving chipotle and now I can have some !! Soo great !

      Reply
    6. Diana Gunter says

      January 22, 2023 at 3:17 pm

      Another Taco Bell option, their Veggie Power Bowl. order without cheese and sour cream. it has rice but not sure about them. . Black Beans, lettuce, tomatoes. I added jalapeño and onion. you can add refried too.

      Reply
    7. Misty Kester says

      November 30, 2023 at 6:37 pm

      Is there any good options for the Daniel fast at Disneyland, California or even downtown Disney in California

      Reply

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