Author: Alisa Fleming

Alisa is the founder of GoDairyFree.org, Food Editor for Allergic Living magazine, and author of the best-selling dairy-free book, Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living, and the new cookbook, Eat Dairy Free: Your Essential Cookbook for Everyday Meals, Snacks, and Sweets. Alisa is also a professional recipe creator and product ambassador for the natural food industry.

Updated February 2024! Butter is big at this international seafood shack. They also defy longstanding culinary rules, and drench many of their fish dishes in cheese and/or creamy sauces. Nevertheless, Red Lobster has quite a few dairy-free options, both on the menu and with simple custom order requests. We have them all detailed below, along with allergen notes and a petite vegan menu guide. Dairy-Free Menu Guide to Red Lobster with Allergen & Vegan Notes Be aware of special order requirements in parentheses () next to the menu items, and see the Heads Up notes to help fill in the…

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It’s usually made with processed ingredients and has earned the nickname “pâté of the South.” But Treeline has elevated humble pimento cheese by culturing it with healthy, dairy-free ingredients. Treeline Cashew Pimento Cheese is thick, creamy, and spreadable, much like their French-style cheese alternatives and cream cheese alternatives. But this version is blended with red pimento peppers and a touch of jalapeno peppers for a tangier, slightly spicier, and bolder flavor. Treeline Keeps Pimento Cheese Simple with these Vegan Ingredients You won’t find cheddar, Velveeta, mayonnaise, Miracle Whip, flavoring, or anything like them in this plant-based spread. Treeline uses whole food ingredients…

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Last Update in February 2024! Domino’s Pizza is one of the largest pizza chains with thousands of locations worldwide. They rebranded to just Domino’s several years ago since they now offer much more than pizza. Not to mention, single names seem to be the trend lately (just ask Jamba and Dunkin’). No matter what you call them, this pizza institution has quite a few dairy-free options! We’ve outlined all of the choices below, including custom order and build-your-own notes. This U.S. and Canadian guide also covers vegan needs, and includes allergen notes. Domino’s Dairy-Free Menu Guide with Allergen Notes &…

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Updated February 2024! I was tempted to remove Graeter’s Ice Cream Shops from our listings, due to a few concerns. But this post is still referenced often, and they have continued to release some dairy-free options. So I’m updating it with dairy-free details that we have been able to obtain and some important words of warning about their shops and pints. Dairy-Free Guide to Graeter’s Ice Cream Shops You can get sorbet at most ice cream shops, but several of our viewers have raved about Graeter’s. All of their sorbets are naturally dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, and top allergen-free. They also…

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Eat Just, formerly known as Hampton Creek, has been one of the most tumultuous little plant-based companies. Their products have swung in and out of availability multiple times, and they’ve been plagued with legal battles. In late 2020, we thought they were phasing their salad dressing line out for good, but it’s back again! It seems four years of “pseudo online bullying and boxes of hate mail” from Just Ranch fans going through withdrawals was influential. Eat Just Relaunches Just Ranch in Two Dairy-Free Varieties Eat Just has relaunched both the Original and Chipotle Just Ranch flavors. But this time…

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Last Updated February 2024! We’ve created this ever-growing guide to restaurants, bakeries, cafes, ice cream shops, and stores on the Hawaiian Island of Maui 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, and we’ve started a section for specialty dairy-free foods produced in this state. Support Maui: Tourism is welcome and encourages on Maui to help their local economy recover. But they urge you to “buy local, eat at local restaurants, enjoy the activities and attractions and visit with patience and grace.” For…

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Updated February 2024! This iconic, Canadian coffee and bake shop franchise was founded over 50 years ago by a professional hockey player. They’re most known for their donuts and “Timbits,” all of which do contain dairy. But Tim Hortons has made efforts for dairy-free and vegan customers. These days they offer three types of non-dairy milk beverages, flavored drinks, and quite a few sweet and savory food options, as outlined below. Tim Hortons Dairy-Free Menu Guide with Allergen Notes & Vegan Options This menu guide includes dairy-free menu options first, followed by custom order components. Be aware of special order…

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Updated February 2024! When you’ve got a good thing going, why mess with it? Over a decade ago, Sprinkles Cupcakes introduced a Vegan Red Velvet Cupcake, and they haven’t changed a darn thing about it since. It’s consistently available at all of their locations and made with the same ingredients, which you can see below. Sprinkles Cupcakes Vegan Red Velvet is Layered with Possibilities Red Velvet is the signature flavor at Sprinkles Cupcakes. They make a classic Red Velvet cupcake in addition to Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free, and Vegan versions. All four are available at every Sprinkles location, every day. But only…

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You won’t fumble on game day! We’ve got you covered with 58 Dairy-Free Super Bowl Recipes. In honor of Super Bowl LVIII, we’re fielding a full team of delicious handhelds, bites, dips, and even some sweets for a half time treat. Many of the recipes are vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly, so your whole crowd can enjoy. 58 Dairy-Free Super Bowl Recipes for the Win Those cute ice cream sandwich footballs in the photo at the top and as the feature photo for this post are simply dairy-free ice cream sandwiches cut into small footballs with icing stitches painted on. No…

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When they first launched Icelandic Provisions Oatmilk Skyr back in 2021, some production issues arose that kept them from meeting demands. But this thick, creamy, dairy-free line has returned with an all new formula that’s even higher in protein. They’ve also made a few flavor changes, bringing blueberry, peach, and strawberry into the mix. Icelandic Provisions Oatmilk Skyr is How the Nordic do Dairy-Free Yogurt Skyr (pronounced skeer) is a traditional Icelandic dairy product, made specifically with skyr cultures, to produce a food that’s like yogurt, but thicker and creamier. It also has a rich flavor that isn’t overtly sour…

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2024 Update! We started this dairy-free Valentine chocolate round-up over fifteen years ago(!) and it’s still going strong. It’s always live, but in the month leading up to Valentine’s Day, we make necessary little tweaks to update this guide. Holiday deadlines quickly approach when it comes to buying gifts online, so make sure to order soon if you want your sweet gift to arrive in time. Of course, you’ll still be able to purchase from these vegan-friendly chocolatiers (over 25 of them!) well beyond the beloved holiday. But why not make someone’s February special? Allergen Notes: All items listed below…

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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…

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Updated January 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…

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Updated January 2024! Over several decades, Peet’s Coffee has caffeinated millions of people in major cities across the US. But their menu goes far beyond a simple cup of Joe. Peet’s offers a large assortment of specialty coffees, blended drinks, teas, and freshly baked goods, with a surprising amount of dairy-free and vegan options. They’ve even started a line of oat lattes, with seasonal flavors, and have tested the waters with plant-based food. See what’s currently in store in our quick guide below. Peet’s Coffee Dairy-Free Menu Guide with Vegan Options Sadly, Peet’s dairy-free whipped cream was discontinued a few…

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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. We have also…

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Last Update in March 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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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.…

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