Author: Alisa Fleming

Updated January 2024! Sorbet is great, but we’re excited to announce that Cold Stone Creamery has introduced their first dairy-free ice cream flavor. They’ve partnered with Danone to release Silk Chocolate Almondmilk Frozen Dessert at their stores nationwide. This creamy vegan flavor can be mixed with your choice of dairy-free additions, or you can avoid tough decisions and simply order their Don’t Cry Over Spilled Silk Creation. We have full details below on all of the dairy-free menu options, along with top allergen and vegan notes. Cold Stone Creamery Dairy-Free Menu Guide with Vegan & Allergen Notes Since their ice…

Updated April 2024! BJ’s started as a California pizzeria, over 40 years ago. Today they serve a huge menu of dishes, from boisterous salads to steak and seafood in a spacious brewpub environment. They also keep an allergen menu that is frequently updated, for the most current information. For dairy-free diners, there are dozens of options right on the menu, in addition to many custom order choices. BJ’s Brewhouse Dairy-Free Menu Guide with Vegan Options We’ve always found the restaurant staff at BJ’s to be very helpful with questions and special orders. Their allergen menu is helpful, but lengthy and doesn’t…

Updated March 2024! Are M&M’s dairy free?! Sadly, they are not. The Mars confectionery company has not yet released a vegan version of their popular candy-coated chocolates. Even the Dark Chocolate M&M’s contain skim milk, lactose, and milkfat. But several copycats have emerged! There are now dairy-free alternatives to classic M&M’s, peanut M&M’s, and more. We’ve got all of these sweet treats in our quick guide below, which includes vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free, keto, and allergy-friendly brands, too! Allergen Notes: All items listed below are dairy-free by ingredients. They are also vegan and made without wheat and gluten, unless otherwise noted.…

Last Update in April 2024! I think Brooklyn must be the unofficial capitol of vegan restaurants in the U.S. Long before plant-based was a buzz word, vegan pizzerias and cafes were popping up in the hip Park Slope neighborhood of this NYC borough. And in recent years, trendy Manhattan has had it’s own special diet surge. Consequently, there are a lot of dairy-free options in New York state. We’re keeping track of them for you in this ever-growing guide to restaurants, bakeries, cafes, and shops. It’s a collection based on research and reader recommendations (send yours!) that’s divided into restaurants…

Nothing is more comforting in winter than a nice, warm bowl of soup. And this dairy-free chicken vegetable soup recipe is a cool weather favorite. It’s healthy, nourishing, and will warm your bones after a long day of work or play, or if recovering from a cold. And it’s naturally allergy-friendly, with no need for any substitutes! Dairy-Free Chicken Vegetable Soup for your Crockpot, Instant Pot, or Stove Top This delicious slow cooker dairy-free chicken vegetable soup was originally shared with us by Linda Coss, from her second cookbook, What Else is to Eat? The Dairy-, Egg-, and Nut-Free Food Allergy…

Updated January 2024! Boston Pizza is a Canadian-based restaurant chain that owns and franchises locations in Canada, the United States and Mexico. According to Go Dairy Free viewer Lindsay: I work for Boston Pizza and though we do not post our allergy guide online, every store has a comprehensive book on site. If you call ahead I am sure an employee could look through it for you. Unfortunately, they make online ordering difficult, since they won’t release the allergen information online or at a corporate level. But we’ve done our best to gather the most recent information we can get,…

Updated January 2024! Although they have quite a few menu items, Burger King has a core set of ingredients, most of which are made without milk. Consequently, without cheese, the majority of their burgers, sandwiches and sides are actually dairy free. We have details on these items, including custom order options, allergen notes, differences between the U.S. and Canada, and even some vegan selections. Burger King Dairy-Free Menu Guide with Allergen Notes & Vegan Options Be aware of special order requirements in parentheses () next to the menu items, and see the Heads Up notes to help fill in the…

The first U.S. retail ice cream franchise isn’t the first to serve dairy-free flavors, but they are leaping on the bandwagon with a full menu of vegan frozen desserts. Carvel has teamed up with Oatly to help them swirl, scoop, sandwich, and blend various flavors of dairy-free oatmilk ice cream. See our guide below for more details. Carvel Shoppes Dairy-Free & Vegan Menu Guide Be aware of special order requirements in parentheses () next to the menu items, and see the Heads Up notes to help fill in the blanks. Please note that this guide is for the U.S. locations.…

Years ago, my friend Hannah shared her vegan version of World Peace Cookies. The original recipe, created by famed pastry chef Pierre Hermé, was an Americanized version of chocolate sablé, a French shortbread cookie. He substituted brown sugar for most of the white sugar to make a chewier cookie. I’ve further adapted Hannah’s recipe to create these delicious dairy-free egg-free chocolate cookies. They have a deep rich chocolate flavor, delightful sweetness, and that perfect lightly crisp exterior with a soft and gently chewy texture in the middle. Dairy-Free Egg-Free Chocolate Cookies with Chocolate Chips We actually had a few recipes for…

Last Update in February 2024! We’ve created this ever-growing guide to restaurants, bakeries, cafes, ice cream shops, and stores in New Jersey that are friendly to dairy-free diners. It’s a collection based on research and reader recommendations (send yours!) that’s divided into restaurants & shops by city (first) and major chains found throughout the state (second). And we’ve started a section for specialty dairy-free foods produced in this state. We Update Continuously! You can ignore the original date on this post going forward. We update the information below whenever we’re alerted to a new recommendation, change, or closure. Photo from…

Last Update in February 2024! We’ve created this ever-growing guide to restaurants, bakeries, cafes, ice cream shops, and stores in Nevada (from Reno to Las Vegas!) that are friendly to dairy-free diners. It’s a collection based on research and reader recommendations (send yours!) that’s divided into restaurants & shops by city (first) and major chains found throughout the state (second). And we’ve started a section for specialty dairy-free foods produced in this state. We Update Continuously! You can ignore the original date on this post going forward. We update the information below whenever we’re alerted to a new recommendation, change,…

Last Update in March 2024! We’ve created this ever-growing guide to restaurants, bakeries, cafes, ice cream shops, and stores in Oahu that are friendly to dairy-free diners. It’s a collection based on research and reader recommendations (send yours!) that’s divided into restaurants & shops by city (first) and major chains found throughout the state (second). And we’ve started a section for specialty dairy-free foods produced in this state. We Update Continuously! You can ignore the original date on this post going forward. We update the information below whenever we’re alerted to a new recommendation, change, or closure. Photo from Banán…

Updated March 2024! Dairy Queen is most known for ice cream, but they also offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner fare. In the past, their dairy-free menu items were limited, but now they have quite a few options for non-dairy diners of all ages. In fact, they even have dairy-free ice cream bars! Their non-dairy Dilly Bars are made with vegan chocolate and coconut ice cream. We have the ingredients below, as well as a dairy-free guide to DQ’s entire menu. Dairy Queen (DQ) Dairy-Free Menu Guide with Vegan Options Be aware of special order requirements in parentheses () next to…

Updated January 2024! Wendy’s is one of the largest burger chains in North America. Which is why it’s surprising they are such a hot mess with their allergen information. But for you, we take the time to decipher, organize, and update their data regularly. In the guide below, you’ll find a myriad of options and clear warnings for dairy-free customers. Not to mention, we’ve go the details on new menu items and ingredient changes. Wendy’s Dairy-Free Menu Guide with Allergen Notes & Vegan Options In trying to be overly cautious, Wendy’s tends to mislead and confuse consumers. They label some…

After our dairy-free cream cheese taste test, I had quite a few tubs to finish up! I looked for new recipes to try, and realized that I hadn’t made classic stuffed mushrooms. Popular recipes use both cream cheese and shredded cheese, like parmesan, so it wasn’t a simple swap. Fortunately, I was able to use basic flavorful ingredients to create these deliciously rich dairy-free cream cheese stuffed mushrooms. Dairy-Free Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms that We All Loved These delicious little vegan appetizers were quickly polished off, and no one even realized they were dairy free. You can certainly use homemade dairy-free…

Updated January 2024! It’s no secret that I loved Haagen Dazs Non-Dairy ice cream. Yes, past tense. Sadly, those marvelous decadent pints have been discontinued and are no longer available in stores. They do have a new line of Haagen Dazs Plant-Based Ice Cream, but it’s only available in Canada, not the U.S. Consequently, they don’t have any creamy dairy-free flavors on scoop at Haagen Dazs Ice Cream Shops. However, they do have a few menu options that remain … Dairy-Free & Vegan Menu Guide for Haagen Dazs Scoop Shops Haagen Dazs corporate isn’t very cohesive with allergen information, but…

Last Update in February 2024! We’ve created this ever-growing guide to restaurants, bakeries, cafes, ice cream shops, and stores in Michigan that are friendly to dairy-free diners. It’s a collection based on research and reader recommendations (send yours!) that’s divided into restaurants & shops by city (first) and major chains found throughout the state (second). And we’ve started a section for specialty dairy-free foods produced in this state. We Update Continuously! You can ignore the original date on this post going forward. We update the information below whenever we’re alerted to a new recommendation, change, or closure. Photo from Rise…

Are you mourning the loss of Silk Nextmilk? Do you want a milk alternative with the nutrition and taste of milk that’s truly dairy free? Then Califia Farms Complete Plant-Based Milk might be your solution. it contains the higher protein and satiating fat level of 2% milk, and is fortified with calcium, riboflavin, and vitamins A, B12, and D. It also boasts a rich and creamy consistency, but has half the sugar of dairy milk. Califia Farms Complete Milk Alternative Contains 9 Essential Nutrients If a whole food diet is your primary goal, then I wouldn’t expect to find a…

Updated January 2024! Applebee’s has made some improvements for dairy-free diners over the years. They have several dairy-free salad dressings, and they even boast a few regular mains with no substitutions needed. But we dug deeper to uncover those special order options too. Our dairy-free menu guide includes appetizers, salads, main dishes, and sides available at Applebee’s. Applebee’s Dairy-Free Menu Guide with Vegan, Allergen & Custom Order Options Please note that the menu below is based on Applebee’s full menu. What’s available has been fluctuating, so you might not find all of these options at your location. Be aware of…

Updated January 2024! Chick-fil-A is an American fast food chain that specializes in chicken sandwiches, but oddly enough, their most popular menu item is waffle fries. And they just happen to be dairy free! They actually have a good handful of other dairy-free menu items, and are more allergy-friendly than similar chains. We have the details below. Please note that for religious reasons, all Chick-fil-A restaurants are closed on Sundays and on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Chick-fil-A Dairy-Free Menu Guide with Allergen Notes & Vegan Options This menu guide includes dairy-free menu options, followed by custom order components. Be aware of…