Mission Burger Co.

"A vegan burger joint that offers more than 40 vegan options for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, coffee, and alcoholic drinks. Known for its Mission Burger, vegan ice cream, and transparent ingredient sourcing." - Brittany Britto Garley

"If we had to nominate one vegan burger to send to meat eaters as proof that the impossible can be done, we would send a double Mission burger with cheese, special sauce, and grilled onions. It somehow defies the fundamental laws of burger physics—there’s a thick crust on a couple of thin, smashed patties topped with incredibly melty cheese, and it does it all without using any animal products. photo credit: Holly Dirks photo credit: Holly Dirks photo credit: Holly Dirks" - Nicolai McCrary

"If we had to submit one vegan burger to meat-eaters as proof that the impossible can be done, we would nominate a double Mission burger with cheese, special sauce, and grilled onions. It somehow defies the fundamental laws of burger physics—there’s a thick crust on a couple of thin smashed patties topped with incredibly melty cheese, and it does it all without using any animal products. This sorcery takes place on the patio of Zed’s—a New Zealand-style ice cream shop in East Austin—which means you already have dessert figured out after your meal. There’s also a brick-and-mortar location on South Congress, but you came to this guide for food trucks, not sit-down spots. " - nicolai mccrary

"Find solid vegan burgers from this location within the River City Market (and a second truck in East Austin). Takeout orders can be placed online; there are Uber Eats deliveries; and there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas." - Nadia Chaudhury, Erin Russell

"You might be curious how a fully plant-based burger fares against the beef patties on this ranking. This is the first burger we’ve had that made us think that maybe going plant-based wouldn’t be so hard after all. It somehow defies the fundamental laws of burger physics—there’s a thick crust on a couple of thin, smashed patties topped with incredibly melty “american cheese,” and it does it all without using any animal products. Whether you’re vegan, vegan-curious, or just in the general South Congress vicinity, this burger should be on your radar.  Your Order: Double Mission Burger ($14.95). 100% vegan. " - nicolai mccrary