Gluten-free restaurant guide
Is McDonald's gluten-free?
Best-case grade: DShared fryer — caution
No gluten-free bun in the US and a shared fryer for everything. Slim pickings — mostly a bunless patty or a salad.
What's safe to order at McDonald's
- Burger patty, no bunGluten-free if modified
- Side salad (no croutons)Naturally gluten-free
- FriesRisky — skip or verify
Shared fryer + flavoring concerns.
- Any sandwich / McNuggetsRisky — skip or verify
How to order gluten-free at McDonald's
- A plain patty is about it — there's no GF bun.
- Fries are not safe for cross-contamination.
- Better chains usually exist nearby; use in a pinch.
This grade assumes a relaxed eater. Strict celiac? Sift re-grades every restaurant for your level — shared fryers, oats, traces and all.
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