Gluten Free Fast Foods

Fast food catches a bad rap, but despite its unhealthy reputation, some chains do have options for us gluten-free customers. Knowing where to go as well as what – and what not – to order are musts when considering adding drive-thru nutrition to your gluten-free diet.

Here are some of my favorite g-free fast food options:

Wendy’s

• A dedicated gluten-free menu including bunless hamburgers, salads, baked potatoes and chili.  Many locations use dedicated fryers, so be sure to ask.
• Click for gluten free at Wendys

Hardees

• A bunless burger wrapped in lettuce, a breakfast bowl and salad.
• Click for gluten free at Hardees

 In-and-Out Burger

• Lettuce-wrapped burgers and fries cooked in a dedicated fryer.
• Click for gluten free at In-and-Out

Chick-Fil-A

• One of the most extensive gluten-free menus among fast food chains, featuring numerous items.
• Click for gluten free at Chick-Fil-A

Sonic

• Gluten-free meats and bunless options, as well as shakes, applesauce and fruit.
• Click for gluten free at Sonic

Burger King

• Gluten-free meats and bunless options, as well as shakes, applesauce and fruit.
• Click for gluten free at Burger King

Arby’s

• Gluten-free meats and bunless options, as well as shakes, applesauce and fruit.
• Click for gluten free at Arby's

Subway

• Gluten-free salads, and select locations with gluten-free breads for sandwiches.
• Click for gluten free at Subway

Chipotle

• Tortillas, meats, chips, vegetables, etc.
• Click for gluten free at Chipolte

Boston Market

• Chicken entrees and sides, as well as vegetables and gluten-free gravy.
• Click for gluten free at Boston Market

Some fast food chains to avoid if you’re going gluten-free:

• McDonald’s
• Taco Bell

Remember to always request that those preparing your food, change gloves for your order, clean the grill before preparing or use a dedicated, gluten-free surface. Always confirm that your French fries or other fried items are cooked in a dedicated fryer and that the oil has not been recycled from one vat to another (meaning that older oil that was used for all fried foods is now used only for fries, etc…). 

For more information on iBGFree and living a gluten-free lifestyle, check out our website www.ibgfree.com