Johnny Rockets Dairy-Free Menu Guide (with Vegan Options)

Johnny Rockets is a 1950’s style diner with a big burger and fries menu. Even their staff plays the part, often dancing to the tunes. Of course, the shakes are off limits for dairy-free diners, but there are quite a few burgers, sandwiches, sides, and starters that we can enjoy at this quintessentially American restaurant chain.

Dairy-Free Menu Guide to Johnny Rockets (with vegan 0ptions)

Their allergen chart is a bit overwhelming, but luckily, there are quite a few dairy-free options buried in the mess. We’ve put them together into a neat and tidy allergen menu to offer some guidance at a glance. In the past, they also offered dairy-free brownies and apple pie at most locations. These don’t seem to be standard desserts at Johnny Rockets anymore, but it never hurts to ask!

Sides & Appetizers

Fries (vegan)
Sweet Potato Fries (vegan)
Tots (vegan)
Rocket Wings with Hot Sauce or Sweet BBQ (no dressing)
Rocket Breaded Wings with Hot Sauce or Sweet BBQ (no dressing)

Burgers & Hot Dogs

Gardein Black Bean Burger (vegan)
Streamliner Veggie Burger (vegan)
The Original Burger (with Beef, Turkey, Gardein, or Boca patty or Grilled Chicken)

Bun Options: All of their buns are dairy-free, including regular, wheat, gluten-free, and hoagie rolls. The gluten-free buns contain egg.
Dairy-Free Burger Sauce Options: BBQ Sauce (vegan), Honey Mustard, Special Sauce
Additional Dairy-Free Topping Options (some for an extra charge): Chili, Applewood Smoked Bacon Strips, Caramelized Onions (vegan), Grilled Green Peppers (vegan), Grilled Mushrooms (vegan)

Sandwiches

Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich
Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich
Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich
Egg Salad Sandwich (on wheat or sourdough)
Tuna Salad Sandwich
Rocket Dog

Bread Options: Their sourdough and wheat bread are dairy-free and egg-free, but their white bread contains dairy. As noted above, all of their buns and hoagie rolls are also dairy-free.

Salads

Note: None of their menu salads are dairy-free, but they can be customized on request.
Dairy-Free Salad Dressings: 1000 Island , Balsamic Vinaigrette (vegan), Honey Mustard

Kids Menu

Kids Grilled Chicken Strips
Kids Hot Dog

Note: The chicken tenders contain dairy, and shouldn’t be confused with the grilled chicken strips.

Breakfast

Bacon
Breakfast Potatoes (vegan)
Sausage
Sourdough Toast (vegan)
Wheat Toast (vegan)

Note: All of their breakfast entrees contain dairy. Their English muffins and white toast also contain dairy.

This Post is for Informational Purposes Only

Menus, ingredients, kitchen procedures, management, and restaurants are subject to change at any time. Always read the menu and discuss your dietary needs with the staff before ordering. Make sure that 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.