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What’s gluten free at Chick-fil-A
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich (on the GF bun) — bun is Udi’s gluten-free, served sealed
- Grilled Nuggets — marinated in citrus and seasonings, no breading
- Grilled Chicken Cool Wrap — but ASK FOR NO FLATBREAD WRAP; build it as a salad
- Spicy Southwest Salad — without tortilla strips
- Market Salad — without granola
- Cobb Salad — without croutons
- Greek Yogurt Parfait — without granola
- Fruit Cup
- Waffle Fries — dedicated canola fryer
- Hash Browns (breakfast) — dedicated fryer
- Most sauces: Chick-fil-A Sauce, Polynesian, Honey Mustard, Sriracha, Buffalo, Garden Herb Ranch, Avocado Lime, Honey Roasted BBQ
What to avoid
- All breaded chicken — Original Sandwich, Spicy, Nuggets, Strips, Bites
- Biscuits, Chick-n-Minis
- Mac & Cheese — contains wheat flour
- Frosted lemonade and most desserts — milkshakes contain cookie pieces unless verified
- Honey BBQ Sauce (contains soy sauce with wheat)
- Sweet & Spicy Sriracha sauce — also contains wheat soy sauce
The gluten-free bun
Chick-fil-A introduced a Udi’s gluten-free bun in 2017. It’s pre-packaged in a sealed wrapper and warmed but never opened until you do. To order: “Grilled Chicken Sandwich on the gluten-free bun.” Add lettuce, tomato, pickle — these are all GF.
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Waffle Fries cross-contact
This is one of Chick-fil-A’s biggest advantages: the fryer for Waffle Fries uses 100% canola oil and is dedicated. No breaded chicken is fried in it. This is verified in their published allergen documentation.
Sample celiac-safe order
“Grilled Chicken Sandwich on the gluten-free bun, large Waffle Fries, Chick-fil-A Sauce, and a Diet Coke.”
Sources
- Chick-fil-A Allergen Information — Chick-fil-A (2024)
- Beyond Celiac — Chick-fil-A Resources — Beyond Celiac (2024)