Food allergy warriors deserve good fast food when they crave it. However, it can be tricky to find allergen-friendly options at your favorite fast-food restaurants. To make this process easier, I have provided links below to help you find allergen information for some popular fast-food restaurants. I even noted my favorite options from certain restaurants (I'm nut-free, dairy-free, and banana-free).
1. McDonald's:
For allergy info on each menu item, you can visit: https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/full-menu.html
Allergen Info is listed after you click on any item
My favorites: Chicken McNuggets, McCrispy without butter
2. Burger King:
For allergen info for Burger King, visit this website: https://www.bk.com/store-locator/service-mode
Enter your address for Burger King menus near you. Order any item on the menu and click "read more" below the food option for ingredients. You may also make modifications to each order by adding or deleting ingredients that you do not want.
Please keep in mind that this chain does not provide specific allergen information and only provides ingredients for each menu item
3. Wendy's:
For allergen info for Wendy's please visit this website: https://order.wendys.com/categories?site=menu&lang=en_US
Clicking on any food option informs you on all of the allergens included in each item
My favorites: Fries
4. Subway:
For allergen info, visit this website and scroll to the Allergy & Ingredient Info PDF to download: https://www.subway.com/en-US/MenuNutrition/Nutrition
My favorites: Meatball sub with wheat bread, lettuce, onions, and tomatoes
5. Taco Bell:
For allergen info, visit this website and select the food allergies that you have: https://www.tacobell.com/nutrition/allergen-info
It will give you a list of menu options that you are able to eat
Something to consider: I noticed that there are very limited dairy-free options, however, it is worth asking if your local Taco Bell is able to remove some of the dairy ingredients from your order
6. KFC:
For allergen info, visit this website and select the food allergies that you have https://www.kfc.com/food-allergies-and-sensitivities
My favorites: Chicken tenders with fries
7. Pizza Hut:
For allergen info, visit this website and select food allergies that you have https://www.nutritionix.com/pizza-hut/menu/special-diets/premium
8. Dunkin' (formerly Dunkin' Donuts):
For allergen info, visit this website: https://www.dunkindonuts.com/content/dam/dd/pdf/allergy_ingredient_guide.pdf
All menu items will be listed alphabetically
9. Chick-fil-A:
For allergen info, visit this website: https://www.chick-fil-a.com/nutrition-allergens
Select the allergen option and the type of meal you would like to eat. All of the allergens would be listed to the right
My favorites: Grilled chicken sandwich with fries (even though their fries are cooked in peanut oil, this link explains why I can still eat them https://www.chick-fil-a.com/customer-support/our-food/nutrition-and-allergens/does-chick-fil-a-use-peanut-oil)
10. Domino's Pizza:
For allergen info, visit this website: https://www.dominos.com/en/pages/content/nutritional/allergen-info
All menu items will be listed alphabetically
Tips for Allergy-Friendly Ordering:
Speak to the restaurant staff about your allergies. I find that most of them are willing to help address your questions or concerns.
Opt for customizing your orders to remove allergens. Many fast-food places offer this option.
Be cautious of cross-contamination, especially with fryers and cooking surfaces.
Don't forget to double-check sauces, dressings, and condiments – they can be sneaky allergen carriers!
I think everyone deserves a delicious fast food treat without compromising their health. So, arm yourself with knowledge, and let's dig into those allergy-friendly delights together!
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