Updated January 2023! By number of locations, Pizza Hut is the largest pizza chain worldwide. But like many corporate behemoths, they move a little slowly. They have methodically test marketed dairy-free and vegan options, like Violife cheese alternative and different Beyond meats, at select locations. But all of their shops have many naturally dairy-free options, too. We’ve outlined them below in our dairy-free menu guide, which includes WingStreet items, allergen notes, and a quick vegan guide.
Pizza Hut Dairy-Free Menu Guide with Allergen Notes & Vegan Options
This menu guide includes dairy-free options first, followed by custom order 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: Pizza Hut does not use peanuts or tree nuts in their restaurants. All non-dairy wings, pizza crusts (without crust flavors), pizza sauces, and toppings listed below are listed as made without soy. But this does not include highly refined soy oil. Both types of wings, traditional and breaded, are dredged in seasoning with wheat (even the naked). But all non-dairy pizza sauces and toppings listed here are made without wheat. All non-dairy items listed below are made without egg, except the Udi’s Gluten-Free Pizza Crust. For vegan options, see the Vegan Menu Guide at the bottom of this post. For vegan options, see the Pizza Hut Vegan Menu Guide at the bottom of this post.
Wings (at WingStreet locations)
- Naked (Bone-In and Bone-Out)
- Buffalo Burnin’ (Bone-In and Bone-Out)
- Buffalo Medium (Bone-In and Bone-Out)
- Buffalo Mild (Bone-In and Bone-Out)
- Cajun Rub (Bone-In and Bone-Out)
- Honey BBQ (Bone-In and Bone-Out)
- Lemon Pepper Rub (Bone-In and Bone-Out)
- Sweet Chili (Bone-In and Bone-Out)
Heads Up! The Garlic Parmesan, Smoky Garlic, and Spicy Garlic Wings contain dairy in the seasoning / sauce. And yes, the naked Large Traditional Wings (bone-in) and Breaded Boneless Wings (bone-out) at Pizza Hut are made without dairy. They are fried without sauces or rubs, and some locations don’t fry any items that contain dairy. But check at your location if you are concerned about potential fryer cross-contamination.
Sides
- Fries
- Breadsticks (no cheese seasoning)
Heads Up! Pizza Hut has a cheesy sprinkle that comes standard on their breadsticks, and it’s added just before baking. Order it without that seasoning to make the breadsticks dairy free. For the fries, some locations don’t fry any items that contain dairy. But check at your location if you are concerned about potential fryer cross-contamination.
Dipping Sauces
- Buffalo
- Honey BBQ
- Ketchup
- Marinara
Pizza Crust
- Hand Tossed Crust
- Original Pan Crust
- Thin ‘n Crispy Crust
- Udi’s Gluten-Free Crust
Heads Up! The above items are not all dairy-free in Canada. In Canada, the only dairy-free option is the gluten-free crust, because it is pre-packaged. All other crusts in Canada contain milk or are handled with milk. It looks like Pizza Hut has discontinued their crust flavors. If still available in your local area, the Buttery Blend Crust Flavor (not the garlic variety) is the only dairy-free option.
Pizza Sauces
- Barbeque
- Buffalo
- Classic Marinara
Heads Up! The Bean (regional) and Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pizza Sauces do contain dairy.
Pizza Cheese
Heads Up! Violife is available in the UK, but has only been available at select test markets in the U.S.
Pizza Protein Toppings
- Applewood Smoked Bacon
- Beef
- BBQ Beef (regional)
- Grilled Chicken
- Ham
- Italian Sausage
- Pepperoni
- Pork, Seasoned
Heads Up! The Classic Meatballs at Pizza Hut do contain dairy.
Pizza Produce Toppings
- Diced Roma Tomatoes
- Fresh Green Bell Peppers
- Fresh Mushrooms
- Fresh Onions
- Green Chile Peppers (regional)
- Green Olives
- Lettuce (regional)
- Mediterranean Black Olives
- Sliced Banana Peppers
- Sliced Jalapeños
- Sweet Pineapple
Pasta
Heads Up! Pizza Hut revamped their pasta menu. All varieties are “baked” and very cheese heavy, and cannot be customized.
Salad
Heads Up! Sorry, Pizza Hut no longer serves salads.
Dessert
- Cinnamon Sticks (no icing)
- Fried Apple Pie (limited availability)
Pizza Hut Vegan Menu Guide
- Veggie Lover’s Pizza (no cheese)
- Hand Tossed Crust
- Original Pan Crust
- Thin ‘n Crispy Crust
- Buffalo Pizza Sauce
- Classic Marinara Pizza Sauce
- Violife Vegan Cheese (regional)
- All Produce Toppings listed above
- Breadsticks (no seasoning)
- Fries
- Buffalo Dipping Sauce
- Ketchup
- Cinnamon Sticks (no icing)
Pizza Hut International Dairy-Free Options
U.K.: Pizza Hut has offered Violife’s Vegan Cheese alternative at their UK locations since 2017. They also have an extensive Vegan Menu with Starters, Free Unlimited Salad, Pizzas (three types of crust – including gluten-free), Dessert (cinnamon bites AND cheesecake!), and a Kid’s Menu. For now, these options are only at Pizza Hut UK locations.
Germany: They now offer Violife dairy-free cheese alternative and have vegan pizzas on the menu, like the Tuscany Spicy Vegan, Smokey BBQ Vegan and Vegan Chik’n’cheez. You can also order Creamy Cheez Pasta Vegan at German locations.
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 Pizza Hut
There are over 18,000 Pizza Hut locations worldwide, with about 7,000 in the U.S. See their website below for addresses and online ordering.
Website: www.pizzahut.com
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Great Cheese-Free Pizzas
I haven’t had the chance to try the dairy-free cheese pizzas in the UK, but in the US, we’ve ordered cheeseless pizzas from Pizza Hut and they are always so well done. The staff always verifies my order when taking it and when they give us the pizza, and they load it up with other toppings (like tons of them) so that we aren’t slighted in any way. They typically ask us if it is for an allergy, too.
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12 Comments
you can only get the original sauce with the gluten free pizza base so nightmare for gluten and dairy free people 🙁
We’ve had it – I think it’s fantastic that they actually have an option!
I need to know if you used lactose free cheeses as I’m gluten and lactose intolerant. I can’t eat out at any other fast food places.
You’ll need to contact Pizza Hut, Jill.
what about lactose free cheese why do none of the pizza places (pizza hut/dominos) do this?
I mean whats the point of having a dairy free base if the main topping isn’t? Pizza without cheese is not pizza?!
I am confused about the stuffed crust. It’s a hand tossed dough that’s outer ring of crust is stuffed with string cheese.
It must have been an error in their allergen list – quite a few things have changed on it since our last update, so I have redone the crusts. We don’t eat Pizza Hut so I have to go by their allergen list!
gotcha! And here is the updated link too http://www.pizzahut.com/assets/w/nutrition/PHWSAllergenMasterListfor2014.pdf
Thanks!
I called Pizza Hut and checked their website to make sure certain things were dairy free and even though it used to say the hand tossed is dairy free dough they are incorrect on the website. When I spoke with someone at the store they said that the pan and handtossed are the same dough. On Pizza Hut.com website it says pan has milk in it, so basically the website and what you guys are saying about handtossed (from what an employee told me) aren’t correct. To be sure I would ask restaurant again before ordering and eating. I know I have to since I am very much allergic to milk and milk by products. Now I order cheese less thin crust to be sure there is no milk.
Thanks for the heads up Mimi! And yes, always ask before ordering!
I need milk free pizza for a birthday party. Are they really milk and cheese free. How long does it take to order and does all Pizza Huts do this.