In this complete Sonic gluten-free menu guide, you will find out all the gluten-free options on their menu. This article will also answer the most frequently asked questions, offer some tips when ordering gluten-free there, and in addition provide you with a few copycat recipes that you can make at home.
Sonic Drive-In is a popular drive-in fast food chain in America. They are known for their diverse menu, which includes hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, fries, onion rings, corn dogs, and breakfast items like breakfast burritos and sandwiches. They also offer a wide selection of soft drinks, slushes, milkshakes, and specialty beverages.
Sonic Drive-in is owned by Inspire Brands, a parent company that also owns other famous fast food restaurants such as Arby's, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Jimmy John's. With thousands of locations nationwide, Sonic has expanded to become one of the biggest drive-in restaurant chains in the US.
For more gluten-free menus check out the Red Robin Gluten-Free Menu, Cheesecake Factory Gluten-Free Menu, or Dairy Queen Gluten-Free Menu.
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📖 What is Gluten-Free at Sonic?
All the menu items listed below don’t contain any gluten according to Sonic allergen guide. Even though most of their meats are gluten-free, Sonic doesn't offer gluten-free bread options. Therefore, enjoying a sandwich or burger at Sonic Drive-In would involve bringing your gluten-free bread.
Also please note that there is always a chance for cross-contamination as their fried foods are all prepared together.
Drinks
- 1% Milk
- BIG RED
- Canada Dry Ginger Ale
- Coca-Cola
- Coca-Cola Zero Sugar
- Diet Coke
- Sprite
- Sprite Zero
- Dr Pepper
- Diet Dr Pepper
- Barq’s Root Beer
- Fanta Orange
- Fresh Brewed Sweet Tea
- Fresh Brewed Unsweet Tea
- Hi-C Fruit Punch
- Lemonade
- Mello Yello
- Minute Maid Apple Juice Box
- Minute Maid Orange Juice Box
- Powerade
- SONIC Wave Bottled Water
- Sun Drop
Oil and Shortening
- Bun Oil
- Fryer Shortening
Grill Items
Please keep in mind that it is a shared grill space where they prepare all their grilled food items so there is a high potential for cross-contamination
- Hamburger Patty
- Bacon
- Breakfast Sausage
- Sliced Ham
- 12 inch Hot Dog (pork and beef)
- 6 Inch Hot Dog ( beef)
- Philly Steak
- Egg
- Grilled Onions
- Red and Green Peppers
Sides
Their fried items are cooked in shared fryers which increases the chances of cross-contamination.
- French Fries
- Tots
- Sweet Potato Tots
- Slaw
- Onion Rings
- Apple Slices
Cheese
- Sliced American Cheese
- Sliced Asiago Cheese
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Shredded White American Cheese
- Sliced Cheddar Cheese
- Sliced Swiss Cheese
- Sliced Pepperjack Cheese
- Sliced Monterey Jack Cheese
Sandwich Toppings
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Onion
- Sweet Pickle Relish
- Sauerkraut
- Sport Peppers
- Sliced Dill Pickle Spears
- Sliced Dill Pickle Chips
- Sliced Jalapenos
- Green Chili Peppers
Condiments
- Buffalo Sauce
- Celery Salt
- Hickory BBQ
- Honey BBQ Sauce
- Ketchup
- Mayonnaise
- Mustard
- Ranch Dressing
- Salt/Pepper Blend
- Tartar Sauce
- BBQ Sauce Packet
- Cream Cheese Frosting
- Grape Jelly
- Honey Mustard
- Lemon Juice
- Light Mayonnaise
- Marinara
- Salsa de Sonic
- Soy Sauce
- Signature Cheese Sauce
- Signature Sauce
- Strawberry Jam
- Sugar
- Sugar Substitute
- Sweet and Sour Sauce
- Sweet Relish
- Syrup
Breakfast
These are all of the breakfast options at Sonic that do not contain wheat or gluten ingredients.
- Green Mountain Coffee
- Original Cold Brew Iced Coffee
- French Vanilla Cold Brew Iced Coffee
- Hot Chocolate
Slushes & Ice Cream
- Vanilla Ice Cream
- Lemonade Slush
- Limeade Slush
- Plain Slush Base
- Peach Bellini Slush
- Strawberry Frose Slush
- Red Berry Sangria Slush
- Cherry Slush
- Blue Raspberry Slush
- Blue Coconut Slush
- Grape Slush
- Cranberry Slush
- Cherry Limeade Slush
- Strawberry Slush
- Blue Powerade Slush
Ice Cream Toppings
- BUTTERFINGER Pieces
- Fresh Banana
- Lemon/Lime
- M&M’S Minis
- Maraschino Cherries
- Peanut Butter Topping
- REESE’S Peanut Butter Cups
- SNICKERS Bars
- Strawberry Topping
- Whipped Topping
💬 Commonly Asked Questions
According to Sonic’s allergen menu tater tots are gluten-free. However, they are not fried in separate fryers, which means there is a very high chance of cross-contamination.
If you have celiac or gluten allergy you should avoid ordering tater tots at Sonic.
Yes, Sonic fries are gluten-free. However note that they are not fried in dedicated fryers, so they may have traces of gluten due to cross-contamination.
Yes, unfortunately, Sonic mozzarella sticks contain wheat and gluten.
Yes, Sonic burger patties are gluten-free all of their grilled food is gluten-free.
Unfortunately Sonic doesn't offer any gluten-free bread. You will either need to bring your own gluten-free bun or eat their sandwich/burger without the beard.
Yes, sonic slushies are gluten-free! That's amazing as they are one of the most popular items on Sonic’s menu!
🥤Copycat Gluten-Free Sonic Recipes
🌟 Tips for Ordering Gluten-Free at Sonic
- If you have severe gluten allergies or Celiac disease you should avoid ordering tater tots and fries as they don't have separate fryers and there is a high chance for cross-contamination.
- Always inform the staff at Sonic that you have Celiac disease and ask them to be extra careful when they prepare your order.
- Check the menu before ordering in case there have been any changes from when this article was published.
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Please comment below if this Sonic Gluten-Free Menu Guide was useful to you or if you detect any inaccuracies.
Kirstyn says
Please update this. Their new “groovy fries” are NOT gluten free.