White Castle Introduces Veggie Slider as a New, Permanent Menu Item

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White Castle Introduces Veggie Slider as a New, Permanent Menu Item

2026-06-02 03:22 Last Updated At：03:31

COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 1, 2026--

White Castle, the iconic American fast-food chain, today announced the permanent addition of a veggie slider to its menu systemwide, giving Cravers a craveable, flavor-packed nonmeat option in addition to its popular beef, chicken and fish Sliders.

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The new menu item, the Southwest Veggie Slider, features a crispy brown rice crust and a savory blend of six vegetables — sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, red bell peppers, onions and carrots — seasoned with smoky chipotle and sweet BBQ flavors and served on a classic Slider bun with a slice of jalapeño cheese. (Customers can substitute American or cheddar cheese.)

White Castle’s innovation pipeline is fueled by consumer insights and, by listening to Cravers, it became clear which type of veggie Slider most appealed to them. Last summer, White Castle conducted consumer research to help its innovation team identify the flavors, ingredients and overall profile customers wanted most in a nonmeat Slider. In direct response to feedback from White Castle's passionate fanbase, the innovation team ultimately chose to use a Dr. Praeger’s veggie patty as the base for the Southwest Veggie Slider.

“Our Cravers have been pretty vocal about wanting an alternative to traditional meat Sliders that doesn’t compromise on flavor," said Jamie Richardson, chief marketing officer. "That prompted our menu innovation team to prioritize finding a craveable alternative, and we believe the Southwest Veggie Slider delivers on that in a big way."

The Southwest Veggie Slider is available now at White Castle restaurants across the country for a price starting at $2.49.

Craver Nation Rewards members get additional savings on the Southwest Veggie Slider

Next month, from July 1 through 31, Craver Nation Rewards can celebrate the introduction of the Southwest Veggie Slider with a specially priced combo meal — two Southwest Veggie Sliders, a small fry and a small soft drink, all for just $5.

About White Castle ®

White Castle, America’s first fast-food hamburger chain, has been making hot and tasty Sliders since 1921. Based in Columbus, Ohio, the family-owned business owns and operates 336 restaurants as well as a retail division providing its famous fare in freezer aisles of retail stores nationwide. As part of its commitment to offering the highest quality products, White Castle owns and operates its own Slider Provider meat plants, bakeries and frozen-Slider retail plants. White Castle has earned numerous accolades over the years including “Most Influential Burger of All Time” by Time magazine (2014, The Original Slider ® ) and one of the “10 Most Innovative Dining Companies” by Fast Company (2021). White Castle is known for the legendary engagement of its team members and has received the Great Place to Work ® Certification™ for an extraordinary five consecutive years spanning 2021–2025. White Castle is beloved by its passionate fans (Cravers), many of whom compete each year for entry into the Cravers Hall of Fame. The official White Castle app makes it easy for Cravers to sign up for the CRAVER NATION REWARDS ® loyalty program, access sweet deals and place pickup orders at any time. For more information on White Castle and how to Follow Your Crave, visit whitecastle.com.

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England’s Robinson takes 4-10 as New Zealand slumps to 61-6 at Lord’s

LONDON (AP) — New Zealand was reeling at 61-6 after bowling out England for 140 during a chaotic first day of fast bowling in the Lord's test on Thursday.

England's Ollie Robinson had head-shaking figures of 4-10 from six overs at stumps, including three wickets in his first over in a test since February 2024.

Robinson snatched the spotlight from New Zealand's Kyle Jamieson, who took 5-62 in his first test since February 2024, too.

Murky and overcast conditions suited the pacers. There was not one over of spin. The stadium lights were turned on at 2:30 p.m. and remained on, and they were still not bright enough to prevent bad light prompting an early tea and early stumps.

England supporters were subdued after their side was dismissed in 39.4 overs, but Robinson brought them to life when he struck with just his third delivery then his fifth and sixth.

Devon Conway was pinned on the front pad, Kane Williamson popped up the ball to short leg, and Rachin Ravindra was trapped on his back leg. Umpire Rod Tucker, in his 100th test, raised his right finger three times and two of the outs were on umpire's call.

“Feels a bit surreal, I couldn't have dreamt being back,” Robinson told broadcaster Sky Sports. “It was so loud. I was in a bit of a daze and just trying to focus. The crowd were amazing, it's one of the loudest I've heard them here."

Gus Atkinson joined the party to remove New Zealand captain Tom Latham for 3 at 12-4 and Robinson returned to knock over Daryl Mitchell's off stump.

Tom Blundell's off stump was also smashed, conceding the sixth wicket to Josh Tongue. New Zealand could be consoled in only that it already had 29 runs, thus avoiding its world record low test total of 26 from 1955.

Glenn Phillips was leading the counterattack in the evening with 31 not out at stumps, but he was New Zealand's last recognized batter.

Most of the day belonged to New Zealand.

Latham won the toss and didn't hesitate to unleash his full-strength pace attack with 2.07-meter (6-foot-8) Jamieson bowling alongside 1.97-meter (6-foot-4) Will O'Rourke for the first time after back injuries.

Attack leader Matt Henry bowled the first delivery of the match but he suffered a back spasm and contributed only four overs.

But a two-hour rain delay through lunch and a one-hour delay for bad light and rain through tea helped Jamieson, O'Rourke and fourth seamer Nathan Smith rest and recuperate and rout England. Jamieson and O'Rourke found some swing and extra bounce and Smith moved the ball both ways.

Emilio Gay on debut was the only wicket to fall in the 10 overs allowed in the morning when he nicked Jamieson to first slip. After lunch, England collapsed from 31-1 to 34-4. Smith struck Ben Duckett plumb on the back leg and O'Rourke removed Jacob Bethell and Joe Root, who edged behind on 1.

O'Rourke should have added Brook on 8 in his next over but the ball blew through Conway's hands at backward point.

Jamie Smith shouldered arms to a come-backer by Jamieson and had his off stump smashed and Brook finally found a partner in captain Ben Stokes on his 35th birthday. But just as their partnership was starting to flourish, Stokes fell to a magnificent one-handed catch by Williamson in the slips.

Brook was dropped again on 45 by Ravindra on the square leg boundary and reached his fifty off 64 balls with his ninth boundary. But Brook got himself out, hitting Nathan Smith straight to fine leg.

Robinson was Jamieson's fifth wicket, his first test five-for since he led New Zealand to the inaugural World Test Championship title in 2021 against India in Southampton.

The last pair of Tongue and Shoaib Bashir, with a career-best 14 runs, added 22 runs that looked even more precious by stumps.

Jamieson had five wickets, Smith three and O'Rourke two, but the good vibes they produced were long gone by the end of the day.

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