Updated May 2022! Papa Murphy’s offers take-and-bake pizzas in the U.S. and Canada. They have a menu of creative pizzas, but many people just show up and request toppings as they go. In theory, this makes it a very easy option for special diet diners. But of course, there is a lot of wheat and dairy flying at every Papa Murphy’s! And the “dairy free as is” options at Papa Murphy’s are a bit anemic. In fact, if you use their allergen wizard, you’ll be told to order Thousand Island dressing – that’s it! We took the time to break the options down for you, so you can easily custom order a dairy-free pizza or salad.
Papa Murphy’s Dairy-Free Menu Guide with Vegan Options
This menu guide includes dairy-free options first, followed by build-your-own pizza components. 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.
Other Allergen & Dietary Notes: Papa Murphy’s does not use peanuts or tree nuts in any of their menu items. Ironically, all of the following non-dairy items listed are made without eggs, except the 1000 Island Dressing and the gluten-free crust. At last check, the gluten-free crust, vegan cheese, all toppings, and salad items listed below were made without soy. The wheat crusts and sauces contain refined soy oil. All non-dairy pizza sauces, cheese, toppings, and salad options listed below are made without gluten. Substitute the gluten-free crust for the pizzas. For vegan options, see the Vegan Menu Guide at the bottom of this post.
Pizzas (select regions)
- Dairy-Free Cheese Pepperoni
- Dairy-Free Cheese Cowboy
- Dairy-Free Cheese Garden Veggie
- Dairy-Free Cheese Chicken Bacon Artichoke
- Dairy-Free Cheese Herb Chicken Mediterranean
- HeartBaker Dairy-Free Cheese & Pepperoni (seasonal)
- Dairy-Free Cheese Gourmet Vegetarian (sub dairy-free sauce)
- Dairy-Free Cheese Build-Your-Own (see topping options below)
Crusts
- Original Crust
- Thin Crust
- Gluten Free Crust (Udi’s brand)
- Pan Crust
- Stuffed Crust (this is not cheese-filled, it’s a double crust)
Heads Up! Papa Murphy’s customer service stated all of their crusts are dairy fee. The “buttery” taste of the Pan Crust is from a dairy-free butter alternative. But verify the allergen information in store. The Stuffed Crust is a double layer crust (like a pot pie).
Pizza Sauces
- Traditional Red Sauce
- BBQ Sauce (KC Masterpiece)
- Olive Oil & Garlic
- Sweet Chili Sauce
Heads Up! The Creamy Garlic Pizza Sauce does contain milk.
Pizza Cheese
Heads Up! Dairy-free cheese alternative has officially rolled out to all locations!
Meat Toppings
- Bacon
- Canadian Bacon
- Chicken
- Giant Pepperoni
- Ground Beef
- Ground Sausage
- Italian Sausage
- Pepperoni
Heads Up! The Salami at Papa Murphy’s does contain milk. We verified with customer service that the lactic acid starter culture in their pepperoni is dairy-free.
Other Toppings
- Artichoke Hearts
- Black Olives
- Chopped Garlic
- Crushed Chili Pepper Flakes
- Green Onions
- Green Peppers
- Jalapenos
- Mushrooms
- Onion Mix
- Pineapple
- Roma Tomatoes
- Spinach
- Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- Zesty Herb Blend
- Zucchini
Heads Up! At last check, all produce toppings at Papa Murphy’s were dairy free. Your local shop might have some additional options.
Salads
- Club Salad (no cheese)
- Garden Salad (no cheese)
- Italian Salad (no cheese)
- Mediterranean Salad (no cheese)
Dairy-Free Salad Dressings: 1000 Island Dressing
Heads Up! Their vinaigrette and Italian dressings do contain milk.
Sides & Desserts
Heads Up! Unfortunately, the Cheesy Bread at Papa Murphy’s is made with cheese and garlic spread that contain dairy. If you call in, they might be able to make you breadsticks with the Garlic & Olive Oil Sauce brushed on instead. Their bread comes with Marinara Dipping Sauce, which is dairy-free. All desserts at Papa Murphy’s, including the Cinnamon Wheel and Cookies, contain milk.
Papa Murphy’s Vegan Menu Guide
- Dairy-Free Cheese Garden Veggie (regional; limited offer)
- Dairy-Free Cheese Gourmet Vegetarian (sub dairy-free sauce) (regional; limited offer)
- Original Crust
- Thin Crust
- Pan Crust
- Stuffed Crust
- Traditional Red Sauce
- BBQ Sauce (KC Masterpiece)
- Olive Oil & Garlic
- Sweet Chili Sauce
- All “Other Toppings” listed above
Heads Up! Papa Murphy’s did test market Hormel vegan pepperoni in 2020, but it hasn’t become permanent. They do not have any vegan salad dressings at this time.
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 Papa Murphy’s
Papa Murphy’s has more than 1,500 locations in 38 U.S. states. They have restaurants in Canada and the United Arab Emirates, too, but the information above might vary in those locations. See the website below for addresses and online ordering.
Website: www.papamurphys.com
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Amazing non dairy cheese!
I am so thrilled!
No Egg in Crust
Was checking to see if I can/ could eat from here. Yes yes I can! My favorite Chicken garlic pizza I can still eat it no egg. It’s hard to find stuff to eat when you have an egg allergy and I can still eat my papa Murphy’s pizza thank you.
Vegan pizza is life!
So I ordered a 16″ traditional crust w red sauce, banana peppers, mushrooms, bell peppers, onion and spinach. $14.12 out the door. Brought it home and added green and black olives, soyrizo(vegan chorizo) and daiya mozz cheeze! Pizza heaven! Makes 8 bigass slices!
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Ugh! Why can’t i find the actual ingredients. I am allergic to corn and no one labels corn ingredients. :/ without the ingredient lists I have no clue if the pizza is safe.
I would still be careful with pepperoni…even though it’s “dairy-free,” it still might contain lactic acid. It’s used as a preservative in a lot of cured meats. So, for those like me who are lactose intolerant, pepperoni is still a no-no. But, if you are allergic to the milk protien, you should be okay…
Ann-Noel, good news! The lactic acid in pepperoni is rarely, if ever, from dairy. See an explanation on my Dairy Ingredient List – http://www.godairyfree.org/dairy-free-grocery-shopping-guide/dairy-ingredient-list-2. It is typically fermented on other types of sugars such as corn or molasses. However, keep an eye out for lactic acid starter culture. Though not always a problem, this is more likely grown using a dairy medium.
Will you ever be offering a gluten free crust for your customers who have celiac disease or a wheat/gluten allergy? Thank you!
Hi Kimberly,
You are on Go Dairy Free the website, you’ll need to contact Papa Murphy’s directly with that question!
My family is alergic nto M S G, Does your sauce contain any? I realize some toppings do, We are just wondering about your sauce.
Shirley, you are on Go Dairy Free the website, you’ll need to contact Papa Murphy’s directly with that question!