Shake Shack is a famous fast-casual American restaurant chain that was first started in New York. Today, the fast food chain has over 360 locations worldwide, and 240 of those are found in the U.S. One of its most famous creations is the famous Shack burger, accompanied by a signature sauce. But are there Shake Shack gluten-free options? Worry no more! Shake Shack offers a wide variety of foods that are gluten-free, including their famous burgers.
Nowadays, with the growing demand for healthier lifestyles, fast-food chains are adopting and creating new products to cater to this trend. Whether you have Celiac disease or are just looking for a tasty gluten-free option off the regular menu, I strongly suggest trying all of Shake Shack’s great alternatives to satisfy your fast food desires without stressing about any possible digestion or dietary problems. We will go through some of their gluten-free items and how to order them.
The Best Shake Shack Gluten-Free Options
As a fast-food lover, I know you will be looking for french fries, burgers, and sodas. However, Shake Shack’s french fries and Hash Browns have a high risk of cross-contamination.
Thanks to the increased demand for gluten-free food, they now offer their burgers on gluten-free buns at all locations. And maybe, sooner or later, Shake Shack may have a separate fryer for their Shack fries, so that it is feasible for a gluten-free lifestyle.
Here is a list of gluten-free items at Shake Shack:
Gluten-Free Buns
The new Gluten Free Buns are made from fresh ingredients sourced from local farms and bakeries. They’re perfect for burgers or sandwich lovers who want a gluten-free alternatives. It is also available at all US locations. If you prefer no burger buns at all, you can also order a lettuce wrap for your burgers.
Their selection of burgers includes:
- Shack Stack Burger
- Shack Burger
- Hot Ones™ Burger
- Smoke Shack
- Cheeseburger
- Hamburger
- Bacon Cheeseburger
Fortunately, their burger contains onion, roasted tomato, American cheese, and cheese sauce, and these condiments are gluten-free!
Gluten-Free Meats Options
Find the perfect meat options to fit your lifestyle, whether it’s a keto or gluten free diet. Shake Shack has you covered with a variety of delicious, nutritious, gluten-free meats. Their eat options include:
- Bacon
- Burger Patty
- Hot dogs
Whether you like your bacon thick or thin, your burger hot or cold, and your hot dogs served in a gluten free bun or wrapped, it’s never tasted better.
Gluten-Free Sauces
In the Shake Shack App and Allergen website, they did not include their list of sauces. So, if you’re dining in at Shake Shack, although their sauces and condiments are gluten-free by default, we recommend asking and verifying with the staff if the mayo, ketchup, Shacks Sauce, and other condiments and toppings are gluten-free as well.
Gluten-Free Shakes and Drinks
Shake Shack has always been a place where you can feel good about indulging. They are happy to announce that all of its handspun milkshakes, frozen custard concretes, and fountain drinks are gluten-free. No need to worry when you want a tasty treat, Shake Shack has got you covered!
Shake Shack’s variety of sweet treats and drinks include:
- Chocolate Shake
- Peachtree Shake
- Coffee Shake
- Vanilla Shake
- Black White Shake
- Strawberry Milkshake
- Whipped Cream
- Apple Ciderade
- Pomegranate Yuzu Lemonade
- Cran Citrus Punch
- Fifty/Fifty Cran Citrus Punch
- Fifty/Fifty Apple Ciderade
- Fifty/Fifty Pomegranate Yuzu Lemonade
- Organic Apple Juice
- Shack2O Water
- Shack-made Lemonade
- Sparkling Shack2O Water
- Organic Iced Tea
- Fifty/Fifty
- Fountain Drinks (Coke Products, Dr. Pepper, Sprite, Pepsi, and Root Beer)
Seasonal Items
The following are all seasonal and limited items that are delicious and do not contain wheat/gluten.
- Gruyere Cheese
- Black Truffle Sauce
- Provolone Cheese
- Bacon
- Parmesan Garlic Seasoning
Final Thoughts
Overall, Shake Shack may not be the best option for eating out when you’re on a gluten free diet. However, they do offer a selection of gluten free options that are safe to eat. The list mentioned above are gluten-free options and if you’re willing to take the extra time to learn how to order them, you should be able to find a safe meal.
In recent years, having a healthier lifestyle has been on a rise. More and more people are opting for healthy food options and diets. Gluten-free options are one of them. However, if you’re on a keto or a vegan diet we also provide guides on how to order them at fast food restaurants. Be sure to check them out! Thanks for reading.
Gluten Free Buns (Fast Food Edition) - Fast Menu
Wednesday 19th of October 2022
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Molly Wood
Friday 14th of October 2022
Finally!! gluten-free buns. Another fast food worth visiting. Thaaaaanks
Fast Menu Chief Editor
Wednesday 26th of October 2022
You're welcome!
Ilayda Montes
Saturday 8th of October 2022
What are gluten-free buns made of? Are they safe? Or is it better to just order their burgers bunless?
Fast Menu Chief Editor
Sunday 9th of October 2022
It depends, always ask the employees (or manager) what their process is and what ingredients are for a particular offering.