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    Boston Pizza (BP or Boston’s) – Throwing the Book at Dairy-Free Diners

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    By Alisa Fleming on January 24, 2023 Fast Food Restaurants

    Updated January 2023! 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, and will continue to update …

    Boston Pizza - Dairy-Free Menu Items and Allergen Notes

    Boston Pizza Dairy-Free Menu Guide

    Heads Up! We struggle to get allergen information from Boston Pizza because they refuse to share current allergen and ingredient information. We are still pursuing! But we still have a good dairy-free starter guide for some initial help. The information below is based on mid-2021, cross-referenced with their 2023 menu. Some ingredients may have changed. So as always, double check at your location before ordering. Whenever we obtain more current info, we do update.

    Gluten-Free Options: Boston Pizza has a GlutenWise menu that includes gluten-free sandwiches, pizza, and pasta. But we were told the following, “All of our GlutenWise items are prepared with gluten-free ingredients. However, due to the open nature of our kitchens, where gluten is present, and the hand-made preparation of our recipes, cross contamination can occur.”

    Apps & Shareables

    • Bacon Wrapped Steak Skewers
    • Fried Wings (plain – see Wing Seasoning options below)
    • Oven Roasted Wings (plain – see Wing Seasoning options below)

    Dairy-Free Wing Seasonings: Asian Glaze, Cajun, Carolina Tangy Gold, Hot Wing Sauce, Jalapeno Kick, Korean BBQ, Lemon Pepper, Mango Habanero, Ragin Cajun, BBQ Sauce

    Heads Up! The Boneless Wings do contain milk. The dressings/dips that automatically come with the wings do contain milk, but you can order a side of more sauce instead. The Nashville Hot Sauce and Sriracha Honey surprisingly contain milk. Their Buffalo Cauliflower, Cactus Cuts, and Thai Bites do contain milk. Boston Pizza has made changes with their Chicken Strips over the past couple of years. Verify if they are dairy-free at your location.

    Salads

    • Mediterranean Salad (no cheese, no bread; U.S. only)
    • Mixed Greens / Garden Salad (with dairy-free dressing)
    • Steak Chopped Salad (no cheese, no cream sauce; U.S. only)
    • Power Bowls (custom ordered with protein and dressings below)

    Dairy-Free Protein Add-Ons: Crispy Chicken, Grilled Salmon, Grilled Shrimp, Steak

    Dairy-Free Salad Dressings: Balsamic Vinaigrette, Honey Mustard, Lemon Vinaigrette, Oil & Vinegar, Italian

    Heads Up! The Grilled Chicken at Boston Pizza does contain milk. The croutons might contain milk. Verify at your location.

    Pasta

    Heads Up! All of the Pasta Dishes and Sauces are listed as containing milk, including the Pomodoro Sauce. As of 2021, it is called Marinara Sauce, and might be dairy-free at your location.

    Meat Add-Ons: Sauteed Cajun Shrimp, Spicy Italian Sausage, Grilled Salmon, Grilled Shrimp, Grilled Steak

    Pizzas

    Heads Up! Boston Pizza does not have any dairy-free or vegan pizzas on the menu. Use the guide below for custom ordering a cheese-free pizza. They do not indicate which sauces are dairy-free, and have been known to have dairy in their red sauce. So be sure to inquire prior to ordering.

    Pizza Crusts

    • Cauliflower (contains egg; gluten-free)
    • Indy
    • Large
    • Medium
    • Small
    • Thin Crust

    Cheese

    • Vegan Cheese (select locations)

    Pizza Proteins

    • Aged Proscuitto
    • Bacon Crumbles
    • BBQ Plant-Based Crumble
    • Cajun Shrimp
    • Genoa Salami
    • Ground Beef
    • Shrimp
    • Sliced Pepperoni
    • Smoked Ham
    • Spicy Italian Sausage
    • Steak

    Heads Up! Grilled Chicken, Spicy Chicken, and Meatballs at Boston Pizza do contain milk.

    Pizza Veggies

    • Artichoke Hearts
    • Banana Peppers
    • Black Olives
    • Cherry Tomatoes
    • Cilantro
    • Diced Tomatoes
    • Fresh Basil
    • Green Bell Peppers
    • Green Olives
    • Green Onions
    • Jalapeno Peppers
    • Kalamata Olives
    • Lemon Vinaigrette Arugula
    • Marinated Mushrooms
    • Pineapple
    • Raw Mushrooms
    • Red Bell Peppers
    • Red Onions
    • Roasted Red Peppers
    • Sliced Tomatoes
    • Spinach
    • Sun-dried Tomatoes

    Pizza Dips

    • Jalapeno Kick

    Heads Up! The Bolognese Sauce, Cactus Dip, Pomodoro Sauce, and Ranch Dressing at Boston Pizza all contain milk.

    Main Entrees

    • Chicken Strips (see Heads Up below)
    • Fish & Chips (where available)

    Heads Up! The Asian Glazed Salmon, Grilled Chicken, Grilled Steak, and Ribs now contain milk. Boston Pizza does list the Chicken Strips as dairy-free in some sections, but not in others. They state that the main entrée Chicken Strips are made without milk, but verify at your location.

    Burgers & Sandwiches

    • Beyond Burger / BP’s Perfectly Plant-Based Burger (see Heads Up below)
    • The MVB Burger (no cheese; U.S. only; see Heads Up below)

    Heads Up! We were told the sourcing of the buns can vary by location, so confirm they are dairy-free at your location and not buttered for your order. For vegan orders, order the veggie burger with no aioli or mayonnaise, and verify that the buns at your location are vegan friendly.

    Kids Menu

    • Apple Slices
    • Chicken Nuggets (see Heads Up below)

    Heads Up! Boston Pizza has made changes with their Chicken Nuggets / Strips over the past couple of years. Verify if they are dairy-free at your location. All other kids menu items contain dairy.

    Sides

    • Cauliflower Rice
    • Coleslaw
    • Quinoa Rice Blend
    • Seasoned French Fries
    • Steamed Broccoli
    • Sweet Potato Fries

    Heads Up! The Cactus Cuts, Florentine Rice, and Roasted Vegetables now contain milk.

    This Post is for Informational Purposes Only

    Menus, ingredients, kitchen procedures, management, food sourcing, and restaurant protocols are subject to change at any time. Always read the menu and discuss your dietary needs with the staff before ordering. Make sure they can accommodate your situation. This post is for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as advice.

    There is always a risk for potential cross-contamination of allergens in any commercial kitchen. If cross-contamination is an issue for you, always speak with the manager to ensure that your meal can be safely prepared. Listings here do not guarantee that a restaurant is safe enough for your individual needs. Only you can make that decision.

    Each location of a chain restaurant has different management and staff, and some might have different owners. This means differences in processes, ingredients used, menu options, and food sourcing can occur. Always verify the safety of your order for your needs at your current location.

    Where to Find Boston Pizza

    Boston Pizza has over 400 locations in North America. The bulk are in Canada, with a smattering in the U.S. and Mexico. See their website below for addresses, hours, and online ordering.

    Website: www.bostonpizza.com

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    marinara all the way

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    October 2, 2022

    We live in Canada and eat at BPs on occasion. we’ve had success with the marinara sauce with spaghetti being dairy free. My son has a severe dairy and egg allergy and we have never had an issue. He pretty has to order the same thing each time as everything else for kids has dairy, and now he’s graduated to an adult size, and it still works as long as he sticks with the marinara. And no meatballs, of course. He loves this one option so it works.

    I have staff check each time to make sure nothing has changed with the marinara and I mention the allergies each time — so far so good. Unfortunately everything else on the kids menu has cheese/milk. Which is very disappointing.

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    10 Comments

    1. holly on March 8, 2019 3:03 pm

      Our bps has eggs in all their crusts and most of their pasta. We no longer go there as there is nothing safe on the menu.

    2. shar on February 14, 2019 2:20 pm

      WE went there last week. My daughter has severe nut and seed allergies. There were 3 things on the menu to choose from. They need to up their game on allergies.

    3. Jackie on June 17, 2017 12:27 pm

      hi, i have 4 boys who have several food allergies.. why is it that we cant have access to boston pizza allergy guide i find it helpful to know what my kids can have and cant have before i go to any restaurant other then waste time and be told that there’s nothing on the menu that they cant have.. I would love to take my kids here. try something new especially as a treat for them.. if anyone can help me with their kids menu, i would like to know what is safe that theres no milk or eggs batter like chicken fingers..would appreciate it
      thank you
      Jackie!

      • Alisa Fleming on June 25, 2017 8:17 am

        Your guess is as good as mine Jackie. We just share what we’ve got. You would need to reach out to Boston Pizza directly for specifics!

    4. Rachel Meyer on April 21, 2016 5:52 am

      http://bostons-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Menu_Nutritional_Information.pdf
      Boston Pizza has since posted their allergen guide..

    5. Lindsay on December 3, 2013 8:00 am

      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.

      • Alisa Fleming on December 3, 2013 2:52 pm

        Thank you for updating us on this Lindsay!

    6. Gladys on April 18, 2013 10:23 pm

      My dairy allergic son has no problems at Boston Pizza with their chicken fingers & fries kids menu.

      • Jess on May 2, 2016 9:35 am

        Thx. We are travelling soon and might have to eat out a few times so I’m happy to hear this. And that they have an allergy book.

    7. Kayla S on April 8, 2013 9:06 am

      I recently went to Boston Pizza (I live in Canada) I have a sever allergy to milk. When I went in there they were very attentive and helpful they let me use their allergy guide they have out back. I was very surprised to learn their Prime Rib Burger had absolutely no milk, along with their ribs, bolognas sauce, and noodles. Allot of their sauces were dairy free as well. It was a nice change to go somewhere and go home and not be sick for four days.

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