Carl’s Jr – A Star for Special Diet Burger Options

Updated April 2022! Though they have more menu items, the menu at Carl’s Jr. has actually simplified a bit over the years, making it easier to custom order without dairy. We’ve detailed the options based on the most recent data available, and have even added a separate new vegan menu guide and additional allergen tips. We’ve also merged Green Burrito into this listing, since all Green Burrito locations are attached to Carl’s Jr.

Carl’s Jr. Dairy-Free Menu Guide with Allergen, Vegan, and Green Burrito Info

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. Options may vary in other countries.

Butter Note: It is not corporate policy at Carl’s Jr to use butter on their buns or grill. But franchise owners and managers can take liberties, so be sure to verify “not butter” before ordering.

Other Allergen & Dietary Notes: For gluten-free guests, Carl’s Jr offers a great lettuce wrap option instead of a bun. All of the non-egg items listed below can be ordered without egg, without any mayo-based sauces. All of the items listed below are also made without peanuts and tree nuts. For vegan options, see the Vegan Menu Guide at the bottom of this post.

Breakfast

• Bacon Beast Burrito (no cheese)
• Bacon & Egg Burrito (no cheese)
• Loaded Breafast Burrito (no cheese)
• Steak & Egg Burrito (no cheese)
• The Breakfast Burger (no cheese)
• Hash Rounds

Heads Up! According to their most recent ingredient information, the egg and breakfast meat components are made without milk. But be sure to verify in your store, as they haven’t updated this information in a couple of years, and we haven’t been able to get a response from corporate. The French Toast Sticks do contain milk.

Burgers

• Big Hamburger
• Kids Hamburger
• Bacon Beast Burger (no cheese)
• Beyond Famous Star (no cheese)
• Famous Star (no cheese)
• Original Angus Burger (no cheese)
• Super Star (no cheese)
• The Big Carl (no cheese)
• The Guacamole Bacon Angus Burger (no cheese)
• The Really Big Carl (no cheese)
• Western Bacon Burger (no cheese, no onion rings)

Heads Up! According to their most recent ingredient information, the Special, Classic, and Santa Fe Sauces are all made without milk. But be sure to verify in your store, as they haven’t updated this information in a couple of years, and we haven’t been able to get a response from corporate.

Chicken Sandwiches

• Charbroiled BBQ Chicken Sandwich
• Charbroiled Chicken Club Sandwich (no cheese)
• Charbroiled Santa Fe Chicken Sandwich (no cheese)

Heads Up! This Breaded Chicken Fillets, Chicken Stars, and Chicken Tenders at Carl’s Jr do contain milk. According to their most recent ingredient information, the Santa Fe Sauce is made without milk. But be sure to verify in your store, as they haven’t updated this information in a couple of years, and we haven’t been able to get a response from corporate.

Kids Menu

• Hamburger Kids Meal with Dairy-Free Drink

Sides

• Natural-Cut Fries
• CrissCut Fries

Dairy-Free Dipping Sauces: Honey Mustard, Sweet & Bold BBQ

Heads Up! The Onion Rings and Fried Zucchini at Carl’s Jr do contain milk. The Spicy Buffalo Sauce has changed to a new Buffalo Dipping Sauce, which does contain milk.

Green Burrito Menu (select locations)

• Bean Burrito (no cheese; can custom order with rice added)
• BRC Burrito (no cheese)
• The Grilled Burrito (no cheese)
• Chicken Soft Tacos (no cheese, no crema)
• Crunchy Beef Tacos (no cheese)
• Guacamole

Heads Up! The Chips at Green Burrito / Carl’s Jr reportedly contain dairy. At last check, the Beef, Steak, and Charbroiled Chicken protein options were all made without dairy, but double check on the current ingredients sourced at your location. Carl’s Jr now offers limited ingredient information.

Carl’s Jr Vegan Menu Guide

• Beyond Famous Star (no cheese, no mayo)
• Natural-Cut Fries
• CrissCut Fries
• Hash Rounds
• Sweet & Bold BBQ Dipping Sauce
• Bean Burrito (no cheese; can custom order with rice added)
• Guacamole

Heads Up! The Special Sauce on the Famous Star (not the mayo) is reportedly vegan friendly)

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 Carl’s Jr

There are over 3500 Carl’s Jr locations worldwide, with a heavy concentration in the U.S. See the website below for addresses, hours, and online ordering.

Website: www.carlsjr.com

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Unwilling to make without cheese

Rated 1 out of 5

March 6, 2022

The Carl’s Jr. in Wichita Falls, TX was unable/unwilling to make any breakfast burrito without cheese. Saying they “we’re all already mixed together”.

Alaina Jewel

Easy

Rated 5 out of 5

February 19, 2020

I ate the beyond breakfast burrito with no cheese. They made sure it had no cheese and verified with me to make sure it was correct.

Jade

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