# Dairy-Free Burger Joint Desserts The Burger Lounge x KLIMON Menu Has a Plant-Based Ethos By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-09-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-lounge-x-klimon References: [restaurantmagazine](https://www.restaurantmagazine.com/burger-lounge-klimon-dairy-free-shakes-plant-based-desserts/) & [burgerlounge](https://www.burgerlounge.com/)  The [Burger Lounge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-king-shakes) x [KLIMON](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-frozen-dessert-pints) menu is making its way to the eco-conscious fast-casual burger joint's participating locations as a series of plant-based desserts perfect for diners to try out. The menu starts off with the KLIMON's plant-based frozen dessert in the spotlight, which is used as the base for a variety of treats. Diners can enjoy shakes made with the dairy-free ice cream in Vanilla, Strawberry, Chocolate, Cookies & Cream and Modern Times Cold Brew flavors. The menu also features Root Beer Float made with KLIMON Vanilla for a dairy-free take on the classic diner refreshment. Director of Procurement & Operations Analysis Nick Brigante spoke on the Burger Lounge x KLIMON menu saying, "KLIMON is, hands down, the creamiest and best tasting [dairy-free ice cream alternative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handels-ice-cream-and-oatly) on the market. For us, switching to KLIMON was a no- brainer. It delivers incredible flavor, performs like dairy in the kitchen, and lets us proudly serve shakes that ALL of our guests can enjoy.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 50% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Plant-based Desserts:** The rise of plant-based desserts in fast-casual dining reflects a growing consumer shift towards eco-friendly and health-conscious eating habits. - **Dairy-free Innovations:** Dairy-free innovations in the dessert sector are creating new opportunities for brands to cater to lactose-intolerant and vegan consumers with high-quality alternatives. - **Eco-conscious Menus:** Eco-conscious menu additions are encouraging restaurants to integrate sustainability into their offerings, appealing to an environmentally-aware customer base. ### Where This Applies - **Fast-casual Dining:** The fast-casual dining industry is increasingly incorporating plant-based options, aligning with consumer trends towards sustainability and health. - **Plant-based Foods:** The plant-based foods industry is expanding its reach by crafting indulgent, non-dairy desserts that cater to diverse dietary preferences. - **Frozen Desserts:** The frozen desserts industry is experiencing a transformation with dairy-free alternatives like KLIMON, offering innovative products to address growing dietary needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flavorful Almond-Based Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-frozen-dessert-pints.md) - [Almond-Base Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almondbase-ice-creams.md) - [Plant-Based Mexican Cuisine Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tacotarian-x-klimon.md) - [Free-From NYC Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-dessert-lab.md) - [Dairy-Free Milkshake Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangerine-dream.md) - [Animal-Free Dairy Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animalfree-frozen-dairy-dessert.md) - [Plant-Based QSR Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-shack-5.md) - [Non-Dairy Chocolate Custards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-shack-notco.md) - [Legume-Based Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-kitchen-plant-based-ice-cream.md)