If you’re following a gluten-free lifestyle and wondering what you can safely order at Burger King, this complete guide helps you make informed choices, understand cross-contact risks, and order with confidence.
⚠️ Important: Burger King does not certify any items as gluten-free due to shared preparation areas and fryers. If you have celiac disease, risk of cross-contact is significant.
What Is Gluten-Free at Burger King?
While no items are certified gluten-free, some menu options do not contain gluten ingredients when ordered carefully (for example, without a bun).
Gluten-Free Burger & Sandwich Options
(Order without bun)
- Whopper (No Bun)
- Whopper Jr. (No Bun)
- Hamburger (No Bun)
- Cheeseburger (No Bun)
- TENDERGRILL® Chicken (No Bun)
Ask staff to change gloves and prepare on a clean surface when possible.
Taco Option
- Crispy Taco
⚠️ May contain cross-contact risk during prep.
Gluten-Free Salad Option
- Garden Fresh Salad with Apple & Cranberry
✔ Add TENDERGRILL® Chicken
❌ Skip croutons
✔ Double-check dressing ingredients
Gluten-Free Sides
- French Fries*
- Apple Slices
* Fries contain no gluten ingredients but are usually cooked in shared fryers.
Gluten-Free Desserts
- Chocolate Shake
- Vanilla Shake
- Strawberry Shake
- Soft Serve (in a cup only)
- Caramel Sundae
- Chocolate Fudge Sundae
- Strawberry Sundae
❌ Not gluten-free:
- Oreo Shake
- M&M’s Shake
- Apple Pie
Gluten-Free Drinks
Most beverages are gluten-free, including:
- BK Café Coffee (regular & decaf)
- Iced Coffee & Iced Mocha
- Caramel Frappé
- Soft drinks (Coca-Cola products, Dr Pepper)
- Iced Tea
- Milk (fat-free & low-fat)
- Capri Sun Apple Juice
Items to Avoid (Contain Gluten)
Bread-Based Items
- All burgers and sandwiches with bun
- Bacon King
- Double & Triple Cheeseburgers
- Impossible Whopper (wheat bun)
Breaded & Fried Items
- Chicken Nuggets
- Original Chicken Sandwich
- Spicy Chicken Sandwich
- Onion Rings
- Chicken Fries
Breakfast Items
- Croissan’wich
- Biscuit Sandwiches
- English Muffins
- Breakfast Burritos
Other Risky Items
- Hash Browns (may contain gluten + shared fryer risk)
Tips for Ordering Gluten-Free at Burger King
- Tell staff you have a gluten intolerance or allergy.
- Request no bun on burgers.
- Ask for fresh gloves and clean prep surface.
- Avoid fried foods due to shared fryers.
- Skip breakfast (except coffee or milk).
- Always verify salad dressings.
FAQs
Is Burger King safe for people with celiac disease?
No. Shared fryers and prep areas create high cross-contact risk.
Does Burger King offer gluten-free buns?
No.
Are Burger King fries gluten-free?
The fries themselves contain no gluten ingredients, but they’re typically cooked in shared fryers.
Can I order a gluten-free Whopper?
Yes — order without the bun. Cross-contact is still possible.
Is TENDERGRILL Chicken gluten-free?
Yes, when ordered without a bun.
Are shakes gluten-free?
Chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry shakes are gluten-free. Oreo and M&M’s are not.
Is soft serve gluten-free?
Yes — when served in a cup (not a cone).
Are onion rings gluten-free?
No, they contain wheat-based breading.
Safest Gluten-Free Choices (Lower Risk)
If you want the lowest practical risk at Burger King:
- Bunless Whopper
- Garden Fresh Salad (no croutons)
- Apple Slices
- Soft Serve in a cup
- Bottled drinks
Final Thoughts
Navigating the Burger King gluten-free menu requires extra caution. While several items can be ordered without gluten ingredients, cross-contact risk is always present.
If you have celiac disease or severe gluten intolerance, you may want to consider restaurants with certified gluten-free kitchens. However, if you’re simply avoiding gluten ingredients and understand the risk, there are workable options available.