Dunkin’ Donuts has evolved into one of the world's largest coffee and baked goods chains. You’ve likely heard their slogan “America runs on Dunkin’” but if you follow a gluten free diet you are probably wondering if “Gluten-Free America” also runs on Dunkin’.
If you’re gluten sensitive, understanding gluten free options is paramount to your health and safety. Particularly when it comes to eating out, it’s never just as simple as finding something on a gluten free menu.
Dunkin’ Donuts does offer some gluten free menu items, but cross contact is a concern.
Keep reading to discover which items are considered gluten free at Dunkin’ donuts and our tips for eating there safely.
Looking for safe gluten free fast food? Here’s a guide to my top gluten free fast food recommendations.
The gluten-free guide below is based on personal experience and research. Always be sure to discuss any medical changes with your doctor for your personal medical needs. Additionally, this post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. My full disclosure isn’t that interesting, but you can find it here.
🍩 Dunkin' Donuts Gluten-Free Menu Overview
Dunkin' offers several menu items that are identified as gluten-free including some food items as well as hot and cold beverages. A comprehensive list of the ingredients and allergens for each of the Dunkin’ Donuts menu items is available. This list indicates that their “...products may contain or may have been further processed on shared equipment that may have come in contact with allergens including Eggs, Fish, Milk, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Tree Nuts, Wheat, & Shellfish.”
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Dunkin' encourages customers to ask about ingredients and preparation methods to ensure the safest possible experience. Additionally, the availability of gluten-free items may vary by location and season, so it's always a good idea to check with the store directly for the most current information.
⭐ Ordering Tip: Many of the toppings on specialty drinks contain wheat (looking at you S'mores Cold Brew). Be sure to be specific when you order about what you do/don’t want, and double check your order when they give it to you.
☕ Comprehensive List of Gluten-Free Items
Below is an extensive list of the gluten free items available at Dunkin’ Donuts. Although these items are made without gluten-containing ingredients, they may be exposed to cross contact and therefore may not meet the level of gluten free required for safety.
Gluten-Free Breakfast Items
- Bacon & Cheddar Omelet Bites
- Egg White & Veggie Omelet Bites
- Avocado Spread
- Hash Browns *a shared fryer could be a potential source of cross contact
Gluten-Free Lunch and Snack Items
- Hot Honey Snackin' Bacon
- Butter Packet
- Butter Spread with Canola Oil
- Classic Plain Cream Cheese Spread
- Garden Veggie Cream Cheese Spread
- Strawberry Cream Cheese Spread
Gluten-Free Prepared Cold Beverages
- Cold Brew with Marshmallow Cold Foam
- The Caramel Cold Foam
- Toasted Almond Mocha Cold Brew with Sweet Cold Foam
- Dunkin' Energy Punch Powered by Rockstar® (Blue Raspberry & Strawberry)
- Dunkin' Lemonade Refresher (Kiwi Watermelon, Mango Pineapple, Kiwi Watermelon & Strawberry Dragonfruit)
- Frozen Coffee (Caramel Creme, Churro & Triple Mocha)
- Frozen Coffee with Almondmilk
- Frozen Matcha Latte with Almondmilk
- S’mores Oatmilk Iced Latte*
- Iced Cappuccino with Almondmilk
- Donut Iced Coffee (Blueberry, Coconut & Raspberry Jelly)
- Blueberry Pecan Signature Iced Latte with Whole Milk
- Caramel Toasted Almond Iced Latte
- Iced Vanilla Chai Latte with Sweet Cold Foam
- Iced Vanilla Matcha with Sweet Cold Foam
- Pecan Vanilla Iced Latte
- Iced Tea Lemonade
- Lemonade
- Raspberry Lemonade
- Sparkd' Energy (Berry Burst, Peach Sunshine, & Tornado Twist)
- Caramel Cold Brew with Dunkin' Cold Foam
- Cold Brew Coffee (with cream, sugar, Oatmilk*, and/or cold foam)
- Nitro Cold Brew Coffee (with cold foam)
- Vanilla Cream Cold Brew
- Coolatta® (Blue Raspberry, Strawberry & Vanilla Bean)
- Dunkin' Refresher (Mango Pineapple & Strawberry Dragonfruit)
- Frozen Chocolate (Butter Pecan Swirl, Caramel Swirl & French Vanilla)
- Butter Pecan Swirl Frozen Coffee (with Cream, skim milk, and/or whole milk)
- Caramel Swirl Frozen Coffee (with Cream, skim milk, and/or whole milk)
- French Vanilla Swirl Frozen Coffee (with Cream, skim milk, and/or whole milk)
- Frozen Coffee (with Cream, skim milk, and/or whole milk)
- Mocha Swirl Frozen Coffee (with Cream, skim milk, and/or whole milk)
- Frozen Chai Latte (with skim or whole milk)
- Iced Americano
- Butter Pecan Swirl Iced Cappuccino (with skim or whole milk)
- Caramel Swirl Iced Cappuccino (with skim or whole milk)
- French Vanilla Swirl Iced Cappuccino (with skim or whole milk)
- Iced Cappuccino (with sugar, skim and/or whole milk)
- Mocha Swirl Iced Cappuccino (with skim or whole milk)
- Butter Pecan Swirl Iced Coffee (with Black or cream)
- Caramel Swirl Iced Coffee (with cream)
- French Vanilla Swirl Iced Coffee (with cream)
- Iced Café Au Lait (with skim or whole milk)
- Iced Coffee (with AlmondMilk, cream, sugar, Oatmilk*, skim, and/or whole milk)
- Mocha Swirl Iced Coffee (with cream)
- Almondmilk Iced Matcha Latte
- Butter Pecan Swirl Iced Latte (with skim or whole milk)
- Caramel Craze Signature Iced Latte (with skim or whole milk)
- Caramel Swirl Iced Latte (with skim or whole milk)
- Chai Iced Latte (with skim or whole milk)
- Cocoa Mocha Signature Iced Latte (with skim or whole milk)
- French Vanilla Swirl Iced Latte (with skim or whole milk)
- Iced Latte(with AlmondMilk, cream, sugar, Oatmilk*, skim, and/or whole milk)
- Matcha Iced Latte (with skim or whole milk)
- Mocha Swirl Iced Latte (with skim or whole milk)
- Pecan Vanilla Iced Latte
- Butter Pecan Swirl Iced Macchiato (with skim or whole milk)
- Caramel Swirl Iced Macchiato (with skim or whole milk)
- French Vanilla Swirl Iced Macchiato (with skim or whole milk)
- Iced Macchiato (with Oatmilk*, sugar, skim and/or whole milk)
- Mocha Swirl Iced Macchiato (with skim or whole milk)
- Iced Green Tea (Sweetened or Unsweetened)
- Iced Tea (Sweetened or Unsweetened)
- Iced Tea Blueberry Flavored (Sweetened or Unsweetened)
- Iced Tea Raspberry Flavored (Sweetened or Unsweetened)
- Sweet Tea
- Sweet Tea Blueberry Flavored
- Sweet Tea Raspberry Flavored
Gluten-Free Prepared Hot Beverages
- Americano
- Butter Pecan Swirl Hot Cappuccino (with skim or whole milk)
- Cappuccino (with skim milk, sugar, and/or whole milk)
- Caramel Swirl Hot Cappuccino (with skim or whole milk)
- French Vanilla Swirl Hot Cappuccino (with skim or whole milk)
- Mocha Swirl Hot Cappuccino (with skim or whole milk)
- Box 'O Joe®
- Hot Chocolate
- Hot Chocolate with Espresso Shot
- Original Hot Chocolate
- Butter Pecan Swirl Hot Coffee (with Black or cream)
- Caramel Swirl Hot Coffee (with Black or cream)
- French Vanilla Swirl Hot Coffee (with cream)
- Hot Coffee (with AlmondMilk, cream, sugar, Oatmilk*, skim, and/or whole milk)
- Mocha Swirl Hot Coffee (with cream)
- Café con Leche
- Butter Pecan Swirl Hot Latte (with skim or whole milk)
- Caramel Craze Signature Hot Latte (with skim or whole milk)
- Caramel Swirl Hot Latte (with skim or whole milk)
- Chai Hot Latte (with skim or whole milk)
- Cocoa Mocha Signature Hot Latte (with skim or whole milk)
- French Vanilla Swirl Hot Latte (with skim or whole milk)
- Hot Latte (with AlmondMilk, Oatmilk*, sugar, skim and/or whole milk)
- Matcha Hot Latte (with skim or whole milk)
- Mocha Swirl Hot Latte (with skim or whole milk)
- Butter Pecan Swirl Hot Macchiato (with skim or whole milk)
- Caramel Swirl Hot Macchiato (with skim or whole milk)
- French Vanilla Swirl Hot Macchiato (with skim or whole milk)
- Hot Macchiato (with Oatmilk*, skim, sugar, and/or whole milk)
- Mocha Swirl Hot Macchiato with Whole Milk
- Bold Breakfast Black Tea
- Chamomile Fields Herbal Infusion
- Cool Mint Herbal Infusion
- Decaf Breakfast Black Tea
- Harmony Leaf Green Tea
- Hibiscus Kiss Herbal Infusion
**note: officially, Dunkin’ uses Planet Oat in their drinks states that it is gluten-free on the label. However, it is not a certified gluten free product and I caution against the use of any oats that are not certified gluten free.
Packaged Tea and Coffee
- Dunkin' Decaf K-Cup® Pod
- Dunkin' Midnight K-Cup® Pod
- French Vanilla K-Cup® Pod
- Pumpkin K-Cup® Pod
- Ground Dunkin Decaf Packaged Coffee
- Ground Dunkin' Midnight Packaged Coffee
- Ground French Vanilla Packaged Coffee
- Ground Hazelnut Packaged Coffee
- Ground Original Blend Packaged Coffee
- Original Blend K-Cup® Pod
- Whole Bean Original Blend Packaged Coffee
- Bold Breakfast Black Packaged Tea
- Chamomile Fields Herbal Infusion Packaged Tea
- Cool Mint Herbal Infusion Packaged Tea
- Harmony Leaf Green Packaged Tea
- Hibiscus Kiss Herbal Infusion Packaged Tea
- Decaf Breakfast Black Packaged Tea
⚠️ Understanding Cross-Contamination Risks
For gluten sensitive individuals, cross contamination poses a substantial risk when eating out. Cross contact is what happens when gluten free foods come into contact with utensils, equipment, or surfaces that are also used for gluten containing ingredients.
Cross-Contamination at Dunkin' Donuts
Cross contact is a concern at Dunkin’. Their allergen statement indicates a possibility of cross contact with gluten as well as other allergens.
Items like shared deep fryers, spoons for mixing drinks, and cutting boards are examples of equipment that are a source of cross contamination.
I think it's always worth an ask into drink preparation to see if the drink is mixed/stirred with a spoon.
Tips for Minimizing Cross-Contamination
There are steps that you can take to minimize the risk of cross contact at Dunkin’ Donuts. Always inform the staff of your allergy before ordering and ask them to change their gloves before preparing your food.
Avoid selecting foods that are prepared on surfaces commonly used for gluten containing foods like baked goods and don’t be afraid to request they use a new spoon before stirring your coffee.
While Dunkin’ Donuts is a better option than other similar coffee shops, it still comes with a significant amount of risk for eating gluten free. Taking precautions with ordering is so important and trying to select food and drinks that are naturally gluten free, or independently packaged will help ensure your safety.
Do you eat gluten free at Dunkin’ Donuts? Share your experiences, best tips and favorite menu items in the comments section.
❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
No, Dunkin’ Donuts does not have a dedicated gluten free menu.
The safest gluten free items at Dunkin’ Donuts are the ones that are naturally gluten free, and least likely to be subject to cross contact. Coffee, tea and water are the safest. Prepackaged foods would also be safer than foods prepared in-store.
Fast-food employees often lack sufficient training and awareness about preparing gluten-free meals, and the rapid pace of these environments doesn't easily accommodate the care needed for gluten-free options.
No, there are not currently any gluten-free baked goods at Dunkin’. In the past they had an individually wrapped gluten free brownie but it was retired a few years ago.
Maybe. Dunkin’ Donuts primarily uses Plant Oat which is labeled gluten free, yet is not certified gluten free. If you have celiac or other medical need to be gluten free it is not recommended to consume any oat products that are not certified gluten free. Always confirm which oat milk they are using at your location when ordering.
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