Missouri: Show Me the Dairy-Free Friendly Restaurants & Shops

Last Update in October 2023! We’ve created this ever-growing guide to restaurants, bakeries, cafes, ice cream shops, and stores in Missouri that are friendly to dairy-free diners. It’s a collection based on research and reader recommendations (send yours!) that’s divided into restaurants & shops by city (first) and major chains found throughout the state (second). And we’ve started a section for specialty dairy-free foods produced in this state.

We Update Continuously! You can ignore the original date on this post going forward. We update the information below whenever we’re alerted to a new recommendation, change, or closure.

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Dairy-Free Missouri: Recommended Restaurants & Shops

We’ve listed these recommendations alphabetically by city and then by the restaurant or shop name. For large chains with locations throughout the state, see the Major Restaurant & Grocery Chains section below. We have dedicated posts with dairy-free details for many of the big guys.

⭐️ = Restaurant is either dairy-free, has a dairy-free menu, has dairy-free labels on their menu(s), or lists top allergens with menu items. (At the time of our last review.)

Belton

• Hawaiian Bros ⭐️ – This fast-casual chain is a regional favorite for Hawaiian plate lunches and dairy-free Dole whip. They serve all of the classics, including Kalua Pork, Huli Huli Chicken, and Musubi. Their full menu is “both dairy and nut free!” They also informed us that all items aside from the noodles/pasta are gluten free, and the only items with eggs are the spam musubi and the pasta salad.

Blue Springs

• East Forty Brewing – This tap room also serves a casual menu of salads, pizzas, and more, and they do have dairy-free cheese available.
• Minsky’s Pizza – Thank you to Wendy for letting us know about the local pizza chain. They have dairy-free crust options (with gluten-free choices) and offer Daiya cheese alternative.
• Mo’Bettahs – This Hawaiian-style chain is almost completely dairy-free! At last check, all of their meats / shrimp, sides, salads, and sauces were made without dairy. Yes, including the tempura, katsu, and mac salad (contains egg, not dairy). From what we saw, just two of their salad dressings contain milk.
• The Pizza Place – Thanks to Jaclyn for this recommendation. “They offer cauliflower crusts along with vegan cheeses.”

Branson

• Botana’s Mexican Restaurant – They offer vegan tamales, enchiladas, chimichangas, and more (they have a full plant-based menu. They do offer vegan cheese alternative, and many more menu items can be ordered dairy free.
• Danna’s BBQ – They offer BBQ plates with dairy-free options, and the staff is reportedly quite helpful. They also have a gluten-free menu with some dairy-free crossover options.
• Dreamsicle – Their creamy pops are dairy-based, but they have dairy-free and vegan sorbet pops daily complete with dips and toppings.
• Expresso – They offer almond, oat, coconut, and macadamia milk alternatives for coffee drinks, have fruit smoothies, and typically have a couple dairy-free light bites available.
• From the Ground Up – They offer coconut, almond, and oat milks for their coffee drinks and smoothies, and a myriad of syrup options.  They also have a dairy-free, sugar-free ice cream option for making floats, sundaes, shakes, and affogato.
• Hawaiian Tropical Twist – This is a seasonal food truck serving dairy-free Dole Whip in a few flavors. It’s located near the Titanic museum.
• Level 2 Steakhouse – Savannah recommended this restaurant at the Hilton convention center hotel. She says they “can accommodate dairy free for a few things including steaks, potentially fish, their carrots side and their baked potato can be made without cheese, butter, and sour cream.”
• Nature’s Wonders – This is a great local natural food store that offers a good selection of dairy alternatives.
• Magnolia Bistro & Italian Ice – Thank you to Savannah for recommending this waterfront spot. She says they serve a full line of dairy free Italian ice dessert, and they have a full lunch menu that can be customized to dairy free and also gluten free if needed.
• Mellow Mushroom – See our Mellow Mushroom Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.
• Parlor Doughnuts – They offer a vegan / gluten-free doughnut with different custom glazes. All of their shakes can also be made dairy free. Plus, they have a full coffee bar and some other breakfast goods.
• Revive Juice & Coffee Bar – This is a popular spot for dairy-free smoothies and smoothie bowls. They do use dairy in some blends, but have lots of vegan options. They also offer almond, coconut, and oat milk for coffee. For food, they have an oatmeal bar.
• Silver Dollar City – This amusement park offers allergen menus for each of their eateries. There are a handful of dairy-free options at each spot, with several options for burgers, sandwiches, tater tots, chicken strips, and more.
• Sweet Susie’s Frozen Treats – They offer a dairy-free coconut milk frozen yogurt that’s actually made with live and active cultures, and also have vegan sorbet, Italian ice, and several topping options. You can also custom order a dairy-free frozen yogurt pie.

Brentwood

• Mai Lee – This is a Vietnamese and Chinese restaurant with a massive menu. Most Vietnamese spots are great for dairy-free needs, but this one came highly recommended by one of our readers.
• Revel Kitchen – This healthy, quick serve restaurant proudly accommodates all types of special diets with their build-your-own bowl, salad, and wrap menu. Their nutrition guide is labeled for vegan, paleo, keto, whole30, and gluten-free options.

Cape Girardeau

• Sugar Chic Creamery – They offer dairy-free, soy-based scoops daily, and always have at least a few flavors on hand.

Chesterfield

• Chicken Salad Chick – Their menu boasts a range of chicken salads, many of which are dairy-free. They also have various dairy-free bread options for sandwiches. They have a full allergen guide to make ordering easy.
• Mellow Mushroom – See our Mellow Mushroom Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.
• Shake Shack – See our Shake Shack Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.

Clayton

• Clementine’s Naughty & Nice Creamery – They offer a handful of dairy-free and vegan flavors by the scoop or by the pint. The “nice” flavors include coconut milk-based flavors like Coconut Chocolate Fudge and Lemon Poppyseed, while “naughty” varieties are infused with alcohol.
• Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh – This is a build-your-own pita, rice bowl, wrap, salad, gyro, or plate restaurant. The gyro bread and tzatziki contain dairy, but all other types can be made dairy-free. At last check, all of their proteins, other sauces, toppings (aside from cheese), and baklava were made without milk. They offer allergen information that is very helpful.
• Peel Wood Fired Pizza – They have a vegan taco pizza and offer vegan mozzarella to make almost any pizza on the menu dairy-free. They also have a full menu of other dishes with some custom order dairy-free options. They’re reportedly quite friendly to special diets, including gluten-free.

Columbia

• Fuzzy’s Taco Shop ⭐️ – This casual Tex-Mex chain provides a dairy-free menu that even tells you how to custom order just about anything on the menu. They offer burritos, tacos, bowls, breakfasts, salads, and even nachos sans cheese.
• Insomnia Cookies – This sweet chain offers a few flavors of vegan cookies year round, like Birthday Cake and Double Chocolate Chunk. But they also bake up seasonal vegan flavors throughout the year.
• Main Squeeze – This cheerful vegetarian cafe is open for casual breakfast and lunch. They serve many vegan options, which are clearly labeled on their menu, including salads, sandwiches, wraps, and bowls. They also house a full juice bar with vegan smoothies made from fruits, coconut yogurt, and almond milk.
• Nourish Café & Market – Thank you to Emily for recommending this spot. “They use healthy whole foods and create very healthy meals.” Their entire menu is free of gluten, soy, corn, and refined sugars and they do have many dairy-free options. They includes smoothies and lattes with house-made almond milk, bowls with dairy-free cashew ricotta, plant-forward salads (you can add your choice of protein), vegan soups, raw and keto treats, and more.
• PaPPo’s Pizzeria & Pub – They offer “The Vegan” pizza on their main menu, but you can customize a dairy-free pizza – they have a plethora of crust, sauce, and topping options. We’ve been told one of their gluten-free crusts is also dairy-free, but check! Custom pizza bowls and salads are also available.
• Pickleman’s Gourmet Cafe ⭐️ – They are very friendly toward special diet guests. They offer vegan lentil chili, and all of their sandwiches and salads can be ordered dairy-free with the exclusion of cheese, ranch-based sauces, and Caesar dressing (other dressings are available). They even offer a whole selection of vegan vinaigrettes.
• Range Free ⭐️ – You won’t find any wheat, peanuts, or tree nuts at this allergy-friendly bakery and cafe. They do use dairy in and on some of their menu items, but they clearly label for dairy-free, egg-free, grain-free, and soy-free needs. They also offer Daiya cheese as an alternative, and make “top 8 free” cookies, donuts, and breads.
• Slim Chickens – They make dairy-free custom orders easy, and are trained to be friendly to allergen requests. Their grilled chicken tenders are made without dairy, and can be subbed on meals, wraps, or salads. They also have a good allergen menu, with a nice selection of dairy-free sauces and sides. Just use caution when ordering sandwiches. At last check, their brioche sandwich buns were dairy-free, but they are brushed with butter.
• You Pie – This build-your-own pizza, pasta, panini, or salad chain offers vegan cheese, dairy-free crusts (white, wheat, and gluten-free), and a plethora of dairy-free sauce and topping options. They also have vegan sorbet and select dairy-free brownies for dessert.

Cottleville

• Mellow Mushroom – See our Mellow Mushroom Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.

Creve Coeur

• Bombay Food Junkies ⭐️ – This Indian dinner house is completely vegan, and focuses on Bombay-style street food. But they also serve milkshakes and a big range of desserts, including cakes, cheesecakes, and cookies.
• Chicken Salad Chick – Their menu boasts a range of chicken salads, many of which are dairy-free. They also have various dairy-free bread options for sandwiches. They have a full allergen guide to make ordering easy.
• Pei Wei Asian Kitchen – See our Pei Wei Dairy-Free Menu Guide for more details.
• Pickleman’s Gourmet Cafe ⭐️ – They are very friendly toward special diet guests. They offer vegan lentil chili, and all of their sandwiches and salads can be ordered dairy-free with the exclusion of cheese, ranch-based sauces, and Caesar dressing (other dressings are available). They even offer a whole selection of vegan vinaigrettes.

Des Peres

• Crisp & Green – You can enjoy their full menu of smoothies and acai bowls, and they offer a great allergen menu to help you custom order their savory bowls. They also cater to vegan and gluten-free guests, and even have some dairy-free grab ‘n go dessert treats.

Festus

• Daily Flavors ⭐️ – This exclusively dairy-free and gluten-free eatery offers casual dine-in and carryout options with build-your-own salads and wraps, smoothies, baked goods, and “nourish bowls.” They also have their own edible cookie dough.

Fort Leonard Wood

• Slim Chickens – They make dairy-free custom orders easy, and are trained to be friendly to allergen requests. Their grilled chicken tenders are made without dairy, and can be subbed on meals, wraps, or salads. They also have a good allergen menu, with a nice selection of dairy-free sauces and sides. Just use caution when ordering sandwiches. At last check, their brioche sandwich buns were dairy-free, but they are brushed with butter.

Grandview

• Kat’s Kakery – This is a keto bakery and dessert shop that clearly labels dairy-free options. They typically offer some dairy-free muffins, waffles, cookies, and bread items.

Independence

• BD’s Mongolian Grill – They offer a very complete allergen chart with many milk-free options. In fact, at last check, their entire stir fry menu was dairy-free, aside from one of the sauces (and they have many sauces). They do serve other types of food, some of which does contain milk.
• Minsky’s Pizza – Thank you to Wendy for letting us know about the local pizza chain. They have dairy-free crust options (with gluten-free choices) and offer Daiya cheese alternative.
• Noodles & Company – See our Noodles & Company Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.
• Pie Five – This build-your-own pizza chain offers dairy-free thin crust and gluten-free pizzas topped with dairy-free cheese alternatives and your selection of toppings. Use caution, as a few surprise items contain milk (like their regular and pan crusts, magic dust, sun-dried tomato puree, chicken sausage, and meatballs), but that still leaves a big selection for your custom pizza or salad.
• Slim Chickens – They make dairy-free custom orders easy, and are trained to be friendly to allergen requests. Their grilled chicken tenders are made without dairy, and can be subbed on meals, wraps, or salads. They also have a good allergen menu, with a nice selection of dairy-free sauces and sides. Just use caution when ordering sandwiches. At last check, their brioche sandwich buns were dairy-free, but they are brushed with butter.
• Yogurtini – They swirl a variety of dairy-free sorbets along with Silk plant-based chocolate and vanilla frozen yogurts. Keep in mind that available flavors can rotate often.

Jackson

• Sugar Chic Creamery – They offer dairy-free, soy-based scoops daily, and always have at least a few flavors on hand.

Jefferson City

• PaPPo’s Pizzeria & Pub – They offer “The Vegan” pizza on their main menu, but you can customize a dairy-free pizza – they have a plethora of crust, sauce, and topping options. We’ve been told one of their gluten-free crusts is also dairy-free, but check! Custom pizza bowls and salads are also available.
• Slim Chickens – They make dairy-free custom orders easy, and are trained to be friendly to allergen requests. Their grilled chicken tenders are made without dairy, and can be subbed on meals, wraps, or salads. They also have a good allergen menu, with a nice selection of dairy-free sauces and sides. Just use caution when ordering sandwiches. At last check, their brioche sandwich buns were dairy-free, but they are brushed with butter.

Joplin

• All Aboard Burgers and Ice Cream – They reached out to us to say they have a dairy-free Italian ice called ParadIce, with mango and strawberry flavors on rotation. They said, “even if it’s not in our front case we have it in a back storage freezer.” And they offer a homemade frozen lemonade drink. On the savory side, they make dairy-free, gluten-free burger bowls and all of their buns and bread are dairy-free. They also told us they use a dairy-free butter substitute for cooking, but as always, check in store.
• Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt – See our Orange Leaf Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.
• Pineapple Bliss – This fruit-forward soft-serve joint offers many dairy-free flavors and uniquely serves pineapple splits (hold the whip!) and lemonade floats. Be sure to ask carefully on the flavors – some are lactose-free, but not dairy-free.
• Fuzzy’s Taco Shop ⭐️ – This casual Tex-Mex chain provides a dairy-free menu that even tells you how to custom order just about anything on the menu. They offer burritos, tacos, bowls, breakfasts, salads, and even nachos sans cheese.

Kansas City

• Betty Rae’s Ice Cream – Their local shops offer a selection of creamy dairy-free flavors, like coconut milk vanilla, chocolate, and cookies and no cream.
• Bibibop – Thank you to Shawn for sending this recommendation, “A build-your-own bowl Asian fusion fast food place. Most of the menu is dairy free. They even have a coconut milk mango pudding that is dairy free!” They also provide full allergen information to make ordering easy, keep their kitchens peanut-free, and source higher quality ingredients.
• Blue Nile Cafe – This is the city’s oldest Ethiopian restaurant. They have a big selection of vegan dishes, but like most Ethiopian restaurants, the meat dishes are cooked with butter.
• Cava – This build-your-own bowl, Mediterranean-style chain offers an allergen chart that’s quite promising for dairy-free guests. All of their proteins, bowl bases, and toppings (aside from cheese) are dairy-free, and they have many dressings and sauces to choose from.
• Cafe Gratitude ⭐️– Enjoy organic farm-to-table fare at this plant-based, dairy-free restaurant. They offer bowls and other entrees with global flavors, serve juices and smoothies, and also make dessert, including custom cakes.
• Can I Have a Bite – Order their pre-made meals online, pick them up, and reheat when ready to eat! They make paleo entrees and vegan/vegetarian entrees, so there are always ample dairy-free (and gluten-free) choices. They also make soups, bone brother, and healthy beverages.
• Eat to Evolve – They offer meal plans and meal delivery, but also have some brick and mortar locations where you can pick up. Everything they make is gluten-free, and they focus on paleo and primal diets. Most of their meals are dairy-free, but not all. You can pick a dairy-free meal plan or order by the entrée.
• Florine’s Flour Shoppe ⭐️ – This is a custom order vegan bakery that specializes in celebration cakes for all occasions. But they also bake cookies, cupcakes, brownies, and more.
• Freestyle Poke ⭐️ – They state, “Our entire menu is also 100% dairy free.” It’s also labeled for vegan, paleo, and keto options, and they have unique base options, including forbidden rice, quinoa, and zucchini noodles.
• Frozen Gold – They have a samoa experience – vegan toasted coconut soft serve topped with vegan caramel and brown sugar fudge sauces.
• Gigi’s Vegan + Wellness Café ⭐️ – As the name implies, this is an all-vegan cafe, focused on healthy drinks and eats. They also offer a meal prep service.
• Green Acres Market – You can do all of your grocery shopping at this local natural grocery chain. They go above and beyond for special diets, both in their product selection and their ready-made deli. They have many vegan and allergy-friendly options, and reportedly offer vegan desserts, like cheesecake.
• Hawaiian Bros ⭐️ – This fast-casual chain is a regional favorite for Hawaiian plate lunches and dairy-free Dole whip. They serve all of the classics, including Kalua Pork, Huli Huli Chicken, and Musubi. Their full menu is “both dairy and nut free!” They also informed us that all items aside from the noodles/pasta are gluten free, and the only items with eggs are the spam musubi and the pasta salad.
• Insomnia Cookies – This sweet chain offers a few flavors of vegan cookies year round, like Birthday Cake and Double Chocolate Chunk. But they also bake up seasonal vegan flavors throughout the year.
• JackStack Barbeque – Thank you to Shawn for this recommendation! “This is one of those “go to” Kansas City institutions for high-end BBQ. When we entertain out of town guests, it’s often the first place they want to hit. A huge chunk of their menu is dairy free, including their amazing coleslaw. They provide an extensive allergen menu online. Their burnt ends are incredible, plus they offer several varieties of ribs (including lamb ribs). For the uninitiated, their Crown Prime Beef Rib is the Cadillac of them all! They also offer nationwide shipping.”
• Jason’s Deli – See our Jason’s Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.
• Mattie’s Foods ⭐️ – This is a local, all-vegan eatery that makes their own house queso and serves a selection of breakfast sandwiches, lunch bowls and sandwiches, and a few sweet treats (including cinnamon rolls.
• Minsky’s Pizza – Thank you to Wendy for letting us know about the local pizza chain. They have dairy-free crust options (with gluten-free choices) and offer Daiya cheese alternative.
• Mud Pie Vegan Bakery & Coffeehouse ⭐️ – This neighborhood cafe makes dairy-free guests feel at home with their big selection of pastries. They offer muffins, scones, cookies, cakes, cheesy bagels, and more. You can grab something to go, or order a latte and linger.
• Nautical Bowls ⭐️ – This smoothie bowl shop has signature blends, but also has a build your own bowl option, where you even choose the base (acai, pitaya, mango, cacao, coconut, blue majik, or chia). All of their ingredients are reportedly gluten free, dairy free, and plant-based.
• Nekter Juice Bar – See our Nekter Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.
• Noodles & Company – See our Noodles & Company Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.
• Pickleman’s Gourmet Cafe ⭐️ – They are very friendly toward special diet guests. They offer vegan lentil chili, and all of their sandwiches and salads can be ordered dairy-free with the exclusion of cheese, ranch-based sauces, and Caesar dressing (other dressings are available). They even offer a whole selection of vegan vinaigrettes.
• ProteinHouse – They offer a range of protein-packed breakfasts, salads, bowls, burgers, and wraps with several dairy-free options, and a vegan option in each category. They even have vegan protein pancakes. They offer vegan protein, and can make a select group of smoothies dairy-free, but keep in mind, they use a lot of whey in their blenders (including to make their acai bowls).
• Q39 – This “chef driven” BBQ restaurant is friendly toward special diets. Their menu is generously labeled for gluten-free guests, and they are happy to help with ordering one of their many dairy-free options.
• Ruby Jean’s Juicery – You’ll find far more than juice at this local cafe. They blend dairy-free smoothies and have a full menu of eats that includes vegan and healthy dairy-free options.
• Safe Bakes ⭐️ – This is a small cottage bakery with very limited hours, but they have delivery and special orders available. Everything they bake is top allergen free, including cookies, cupcakes, muffins, donuts, and hand pies.
• Seasons 52 – See our Seasons 52 Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.
• Shake Shack – See our Shake Shack Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.
• Shawarmar – Shawn said this Mediterranean restaurant is “a drive through with amazing vegan options.” They focus on wraps, bowls, and salads. They make scratch vegan falafel balls, but other options can be ordered without dairy.
• Snooze A.M. Eatery – They serve some plant-powered, dairy-free menu items, like vegan pancakes, tofu scramble, porridge, and buddha bowls. Some additional dishes can be custom ordered dairy free.
• Spin Pizza – Their allergen menu is a bit cryptic, but we did some digging. Their original and gluten-free crusts (not the cauliflower crust) are dairy-free (and vegan), and they offer Daiya dairy-free cheese, along with red and white dairy-free sauces. So most of their pizzas can be ordered dairy-free. Their rosemary flatbread (without cheese) and custom order salads and sandwiches are also good options. All of their sandwich breads are dairy-free and many of their dressings are dairy-free.
• Succotash – Thanks to Kalee for recommending this breakfast, brunch, and lunch spot. They have vegan They have a vegan scramble and vegan pancakes right on their menu, and also offer some vegan baked goodies like cinnamon rolls and vegan / gluten-free donuts. Additional items on their menu can be ordered without dairy.
• Taco Cacao – They are reportedly friendly to dairy-free guests, and have taco options that work without  cheese and sour cream.
• The Fix ⭐️ – Get your midday fix with the breakfast and lunch menus at this all-vegan restaurant. They serve an eclectic mix of American favorites, like French toast, biscuits and gravy, burgers, chimichangas, and fried chicken steak.
• The Littlest Bake Shop ⭐️ – Kansas City’s first all-vegan and gluten-free bakery has been met with many pleased customers. Their equipment has never touched dairy, eggs, or gluten, and it’s used to make a daily array of treats. They also take special orders.
• The Mixx ⭐️ – They have labeled dairy-free quinoa bowls on their menu, some vegan sides and wraps, and have a build-your-own salad menu that’s quite extensive.
• Tracy’s Baked Goods ⭐️ – This vegan bakery is by order only (no storefront), but they have a big menu of desserts and pastries to choose from. Gluten-free options are available.
• True Food Kitchen – See our True Food Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.
• Waldo Pizza – They serve regular cheesy pizzas, but their vegan menu is HUGE! They offer three types of vegan crust (including gluten-free), numerous vegan sauces (their garlic “butter” is actually dairy-free), Daiya and Follow Your Heart cheese alternatives, faux meats, and a good selection of vegetables for their pizzas. They also have quite a few vegan appetizers, salads, sandwiches, pastas, and even a vegan chocolate cake for dessert. Additional items from their standard menu can be adapted for “just dairy free” needs.
• Wingstand by Jefferson’s – Sydney kindly passed on information she received from this local spot. According to their Director of Operations, the traditional wings, most sauces (Hot, Double Dipped, Hot Honey Citrus, Gochu Dang, Honey Sriracha, Mango Tango, Asian Zinger, Honey Q, KC Q, and Teriyaki), French fries, and of course, carrots and celery are made without dairy. The chicken for their sandwiches and tenders does contain buttermilk and the sauces not listed contain butter.
• Unbakery and Juicery ⭐️ – This is a raw cafe that serves sweet desserts, savory eats, juices, mylks, and coffee drinks.
• Yogurtini – They swirl a variety of dairy-free sorbets along with Silk plant-based chocolate and vanilla frozen yogurts. Keep in mind that available flavors can rotate often.

Kirkwood

• Britt’s Bakehouse – This is a gluten-free bakery with many dairy-free options. They offer cookies, cupcakes, breads, donuts, and more. They also bake custom order cakes.
• Revel Kitchen – This healthy, quick serve restaurant proudly accommodates all types of special diets with their build-your-own bowl, salad, and wrap menu. Their nutrition guide is labeled for vegan, paleo, keto, whole30, and gluten-free options.
• Rush Bowls – This smoothie and smoothie bowl chain isn’t dairy-free, but they are happy to accommodate. They offer oat, almond, coconut, and soymilk options. Some menu items call for froyo, but you can sub banana for no charge, or acai for an additional charge. At last check, most of their toppers and all of their boosts (except for whey – they do have soy protein available) were made without dairy.

Ladue

• Everbowl – They specialize in cool, creamy superfood bowls, including acai, pitaya, blue majik, and more, layered with various other bases and toppings. Almost their entire menu is dairy free (they do offer whey protein) and vegan (they have honey and bee pollen as options).

Lake St. Louis

• Clementine’s Naughty & Nice Creamery – They offer a handful of dairy-free and vegan flavors by the scoop or by the pint. The “nice” flavors include coconut milk-based flavors like Coconut Chocolate Fudge and Lemon Poppyseed, while “naughty” varieties are infused with alcohol.

Lebanon

• Slim Chickens – They make dairy-free custom orders easy, and are trained to be friendly to allergen requests. Their grilled chicken tenders are made without dairy, and can be subbed on meals, wraps, or salads. They also have a good allergen menu, with a nice selection of dairy-free sauces and sides. Just use caution when ordering sandwiches. At last check, their brioche sandwich buns were dairy-free, but they are brushed with butter.

Lee’s Summit

• Bibibop – Thank you to Shawn for sending this recommendation, “A build-your-own bowl Asian fusion fast food place. Most of the menu is dairy free. They even have a coconut milk mango pudding that is dairy free!” They also provide full allergen information to make ordering easy, keep their kitchens peanut-free, and source higher quality ingredients.
• Cava – This build-your-own bowl, Mediterranean-style chain offers an allergen chart that’s quite promising for dairy-free guests. All of their proteins, bowl bases, and toppings (aside from cheese) are dairy-free, and they have many dressings and sauces to choose from.
• Hawaiian Bros ⭐️ – This fast-casual chain is a regional favorite for Hawaiian plate lunches and dairy-free Dole whip. They serve all of the classics, including Kalua Pork, Huli Huli Chicken, and Musubi. Their full menu is “both dairy and nut free!” They also informed us that all items aside from the noodles/pasta are gluten free, and the only items with eggs are the spam musubi and the pasta salad.
• JackStack Barbeque – Thank you to Shawn for this recommendation! “This is one of those “go to” Kansas City institutions for high-end BBQ. When we entertain out of town guests, it’s often the first place they want to hit. A huge chunk of their menu is dairy free, including their amazing coleslaw. They provide an extensive allergen menu online. Their burnt ends are incredible, plus they offer several varieties of ribs (including lamb ribs). For the uninitiated, their Crown Prime Beef Rib is the Cadillac of them all! They also offer nationwide shipping.”
• Jason’s Deli – See our Jason’s Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.
• Minsky’s Pizza – Thank you to Wendy for letting us know about the local pizza chain. They have dairy-free crust options (with gluten-free choices) and offer Daiya cheese alternative.
• Mo Bettahs ⭐️ – This Hawaiian-style restaurant offers allergen information for their plates, salads, and sides. Almost everything is dairy-free – they just offer a couple salad dressings that contain milk.
• Noodles & Company – See our Noodles & Company Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.
• Shake Shack – See our Shake Shack Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.
• Spin Pizza – Their allergen menu is a bit cryptic, but we did some digging. Their original and gluten-free crusts (not the cauliflower crust) are dairy-free (and vegan), and they offer Daiya dairy-free cheese, along with red and white dairy-free sauces. So most of their pizzas can be ordered dairy-free. Their rosemary flatbread (without cheese) and custom order salads and sandwiches are also good options. All of their sandwich breads are dairy-free and many of their dressings are dairy-free.
• Summit Pizza – Their sizable vegan menu includes three types of vegan crust (including gluten-free), numerous sauces (their garlic “butter” is actually dairy-free), Daiya and Follow Your Heart cheese alternatives, faux meats, and a good selection of vegetables for their pizzas. They also have quite a few vegan starters, sandwiches, pastas, salad bar choices, and even a vegan chocolate cake for dessert. Additional items from their standard menu can be adapted for “just dairy free” needs.

Liberty

• Eat to Evolve – They offer meal plans and meal delivery, but also have some brick and mortar locations where you can pick up. Everything they make is gluten-free, and they focus on paleo and primal diets. Most of their meals are dairy-free, but not all. You can pick a dairy-free meal plan or order by the entrée.
• Minsky’s Pizza – Thank you to Wendy for letting us know about the local pizza chain. They have dairy-free crust options (with gluten-free choices) and offer Daiya cheese alternative.
• Mo’Bettahs – This Hawaiian-style chain is almost completely dairy-free! At last check, all of their meats / shrimp, sides, salads, and sauces were made without dairy. Yes, including the tempura, katsu, and mac salad (contains egg, not dairy). From what we saw, just two of their salad dressings contain milk.
• Slim Chickens – They make dairy-free custom orders easy, and are trained to be friendly to allergen requests. Their grilled chicken tenders are made without dairy, and can be subbed on meals, wraps, or salads. They also have a good allergen menu, with a nice selection of dairy-free sauces and sides. Just use caution when ordering sandwiches. At last check, their brioche sandwich buns were dairy-free, but they are brushed with butter.

Maplewood

• Prioritized Pastries – This is a gluten-free, vegan bakery that transplanted from St. Louis. They offer all types of goodies, from cookie sandwiches to custom wedding cakes.

Maryville

• MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes – This expanding franchise makes dairy-free burgers with a range of protein, bun, sauce, and topping options. They have a detailed allergen chart to help you order. They also offer vegan, paleo, and gluten-free options.

Moberly

• Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt – See our Orange Leaf Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.

North Kansas City

• Hawaiian Bros ⭐️ – This fast-casual chain is a regional favorite for Hawaiian plate lunches and dairy-free Dole whip. They serve all of the classics, including Kalua Pork, Huli Huli Chicken, and Musubi. Their full menu is “both dairy and nut free!” They also informed us that all items aside from the noodles/pasta are gluten free, and the only items with eggs are the spam musubi and the pasta salad.

O’Fallon

• Made Today Cafe & Bakery ⭐️ – This locally-owned restaurant is very friendly toward special diet needs. They offer dairy-free, gluten-free, and nut-free options for nearly everything on their breakfast and brunch menu. Items are made to order, including pancakes, omelets, French toast, and other morning classics. They also offer daily baked goods with options for all.
• Pickleman’s Gourmet Cafe ⭐️ – They are very friendly toward special diet guests. They offer vegan lentil chili, and all of their sandwiches and salads can be ordered dairy-free with the exclusion of cheese, ranch-based sauces, and Caesar dressing (other dressings are available). They even offer a whole selection of vegan vinaigrettes.

Osage Beach

• MO Co & Dough – This is a local coffee and doughnut shop that offers a rotating dairy-free and gluten-free doughnut flavor daily. They also offer a full coffee and smoothie bar with dairy-free options for all.
• PaPPo’s Pizzeria & Pub – They offer “The Vegan” pizza on their main menu, but you can customize a dairy-free pizza – they have a plethora of crust, sauce, and topping options. We’ve been told one of their gluten-free crusts is also dairy-free, but check! Custom pizza bowls and salads are also available.
• Redhead Lakeside Grill – Thanks to Danielle for letting us know this is a great option for dairy-free diners! “I called ahead of time since they were not on your list and the girl was SO NICE and said they’re “EXTREMELY ON TOP OF IT” when it comes to allergies. She said the chefs have a whole list in the back of the stuff that contains dairy, so they can make switches (if possible) when needed. She said of course there’s limitations with certain things, but she said there’s a completely different spot of the grill for cooking dairy things. I told the waiter (two different ones since we went two nights in a row) that I have a dairy allergy and they wrote it on their notepad without rolling their eyes or hesitating.. I then asked if there was a specific burger I could have and they asked which one I was looking at. I ended up modifying the cheeseburger by taking off the cheese, adding avocado and an egg.. And I got a side of fries. I never got sick. It was SO nice. The food was absolutely delicious too.”

Perryville

• Sugar Chic Creamery – They offer dairy-free, soy-based scoops daily, and always have at least a few flavors on hand. They also blend fruit smoothies.

Raymore

• Minsky’s Pizza – Thank you to Wendy for letting us know about the local pizza chain. They have dairy-free crust options (with gluten-free choices) and offer Daiya cheese alternative.

Raytown

• Morgana’s Gluten Free Bakery – Of course, everything is gluten-free, but they are also friendly to dairy-free customers. “All of our regular 6 [cupcake / cake]flavors; Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Red Velvet, Lemon, and Carrot Cake are always dairy-free. The Cupcakes in the case at the shop are topped with Cream Cheese Frosting but we have Dairy Free frosting in the back.” They also have dairy-free cookies, donuts, and more, and have a few vegan options.

Sedalia

• Slim Chickens – They make dairy-free custom orders easy, and are trained to be friendly to allergen requests. Their grilled chicken tenders are made without dairy, and can be subbed on meals, wraps, or salads. They also have a good allergen menu, with a nice selection of dairy-free sauces and sides. Just use caution when ordering sandwiches. At last check, their brioche sandwich buns were dairy-free, but they are brushed with butter.

Springfield

• Cafe Cusco – They make Peruvian inspired cuisine with many naturally dairy-free options. But they also have a very full vegan menu, and many options for gluten-free diners.
• Culture Counter – This eatery focuses on sourcing local, and they always have some vegan options. They carry baked goodies from The Peaceful Baker, offer some healthy dairy-free dishes, and usually have a creamy flavor of vegan ice cream scooping.
• Earth’s Harvest – This is a plant-based restaurant serving a full menu of classic American comfort food and desserts (including cinnamon rolls, sundaes, and pie).
• Mama Jean’s Natural Market – You can find this local grocer and deli at a few spots in the city. In addition to carrying a good selection of dairy-free products, they have a cafe menu with vegan smoothies, sandwiches, and salads available, with several more dairy-free options. Most items can be ordered gluten-free too.
• NoBaked Cookie Dough ⭐️ – This “scoop shop” offers two dairy-free flavors (birthday cake and brownie batter), and one that is dairy-free and vegan (cookies and cream).
• Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt – See our Orange Leaf Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.
• PaPPo’s Pizzeria & Pub – They offer “The Vegan” pizza on their main menu, but you can customize a dairy-free pizza – they have a plethora of crust, sauce, and topping options. We’ve been told one of their gluten-free crusts is also dairy-free, but check! Custom pizza bowls and salads are also available.
• Pickleman’s Gourmet Cafe ⭐️ – They are very friendly toward special diet guests. They offer vegan lentil chili, and all of their sandwiches and salads can be ordered dairy-free with the exclusion of cheese, ranch-based sauces, and Caesar dressing (other dressings are available). They even offer a whole selection of vegan vinaigrettes.
• Polymath Educational Cafe ⭐️ – Located inside The Library Center, this is a vegan cafe that serves coffee drinks, baked treats, and some savory eats.
• Sweet Emotion – This walk up spot offers dairy-free oat milk ice cream, Dole Whip, and a good selection of toppings (not all are dairy free). They also offer pizza by the slice with a vegan option.
• The Peaceful Baker ⭐️ – They don’t have a store front, but this local vegan baker appears at the farmer’s market and takes orders. They also supply some local spots, like Culture Counter.
• The Wheelhouse Street Fare – Their eclectic menu of burritos, tacos, falafel, and wok-fired dishes includes many dairy-free and vegan options.
• Van Gogh’s Eeterie – Get a taste of the Netherlands at this local cafe. They offer gluten-free vegan pancakes with both sweet and savory options on the menu. They also have vegan ice cream as a topping option.
• Whipped Cream and Other Delights ⭐️ – This is an all-vegan bakery with grab and go donuts, along with other pastries. They also specialize in custom order cakes and other specialty desserts.

St. Charles

• Peace Love Coffee ⭐️ – This is a vegan cafe, bakery, and market. They offer all types of treats, have a full menu of sandwiches and other savory eats, and sell unique and hard-to-find dairy-free products. Theresa said they were knowledgeable with nut allergies, too.
• Pickleman’s Gourmet Cafe ⭐️ – They are very friendly toward special diet guests. They offer vegan lentil chili, and all of their sandwiches and salads can be ordered dairy-free with the exclusion of cheese, ranch-based sauces, and Caesar dressing (other dressings are available). They even offer a whole selection of vegan vinaigrettes.
• The Baked Bear – This is an ice cream sandwich shop where you choose the cookies and the ice cream. They offer a daily vegan ice cream flavor (like chocolate chip) and have a couple vegan and gluten-free cookie options.

St. Joseph

• Aspen Leaf Frozen Yogurt – They swirl dairy-free sorbets in chocolate fudge and several fruity flavors, and also offer Silk almondmilk frozen yogurt in chocolate and vanilla, on rotation. Call ahead for daily dairy-free flavor options.
• Pie Five – See our Pie Five Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.

St. Louis

• Clementine’s Naughty & Nice Creamery – They offer a handful of dairy-free and vegan flavors by the scoop or by the pint. The “nice” flavors include coconut milk-based flavors like Coconut Chocolate Fudge and Lemon Poppyseed, while “naughty” varieties are infused with alcohol.
• Cones + Cups – They reportedly have great dairy-free options daily at this local ice cream and sweets shop.
• Creole Creamery – They of course have some fresh non-dairy sorbets, but they also have rotating creamy vegan flavors made with coconut milk (usually one is available at any given time). You might find flavors like ube or matcha.
• Frida’s and Bonito Bar ⭐️ – This is a pescatarian restaurant that liberally labels their California-inspired menu for dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, and vegan guests. Happily, almost the entire menu is dairy-free or dairy-free optional. They are open for lunch and dinner, five days a week.
• Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh – This is a build-your-own pita, rice bowl, wrap, salad, gyro, or plate restaurant. The gyro bread and tzatziki contain dairy, but all other types can be made dairy-free. At last check, all of their proteins, other sauces, toppings (aside from cheese), and baklava were made without milk. They offer allergen information that is very helpful.
• Hello Juice & Smoothie ⭐️ – In addition to a full juice, smoothie, and smoothie bowl menu, they offer gluten-free dairy-free waffles, toasts on local sourdough, and oatmeal. At last check, their entire menu was dairy-free, including the protein options and chocolate sauce.
• Ices Plain & Fancy – This nitrogen ice cream spot offers vegan ice cream and sorbet bases, and is quite knowledgeable on the mix ins and toppings.
• I Love Juice Bar ⭐️ – They blend dairy-free smoothies, acai bowls, and smoothie bowls, offer a range of juices and healthy shots, have overnight oats, and also serve vegan-friendly soups.
• Insomnia Cookies – This sweet chain offers a few flavors of vegan cookies year round, like Birthday Cake and Double Chocolate Chunk. But they also bake up seasonal vegan flavors throughout the year.
• Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams – See our Dairy-Free Guide to Jeni’s for more details.
• Knead Bakehouse + Provisions – Some of their house sourdough breads are dairy-free and vegan, and several of their sandwiches can be custom ordered without dairy. They usually have a daily vegan soup, and also offer juices and a full coffee bar with oatmilk option.
• Kohn’s Kosher ⭐️ – This restaurant has a parve (dairy-free) bakery, kosher glatt (no dairy) butcher shop, and offers a deli menu filled with dairy-free options (dairy items are labeled).
• Pickleman’s Gourmet Cafe ⭐️ – They are very friendly toward special diet guests. They offer vegan lentil chili, and all of their sandwiches and salads can be ordered dairy-free with the exclusion of cheese, ranch-based sauces, and Caesar dressing (other dressings are available). They even offer a whole selection of vegan vinaigrettes.
• Pie Five – This build-your-own pizza chain offers dairy-free thin crust and gluten-free pizzas topped with dairy-free cheese alternatives and your selection of toppings. Use caution, as a few surprise items contain milk (like their regular and pan crusts, magic dust, sun-dried tomato puree, chicken sausage, and meatballs), but that still leaves a big selection for your custom pizza or salad.
• Pizza Head – Sophie A. recommended this vegetarian pizzeria to us on Facebook. “I had their vegan pepperoni pizza there last summer and it was phenomenal! I ordered the biggest size pizza they had and I’m glad they did because the leftovers were great.” They offer two types of vegan cheese, including house-made cashew cheese and mozz shreds, and top with vegetables and plant-based faux “meats.” They also offer special like local vegan donuts and bagels with their housemade vegan cream cheese.
• Pizza Studio – They have a vegan pizza, complete with vegan “cheese” and “sausage.” Many other pizzas can be ordered dairy-fee with a cheese swap. They also have build your own salads.
• Planter’s House ⭐️ – They’re well known for hand-crafted, award-winning cocktails, but this establishment also serves upscale American fare. They label dairy-free right on the menu and have both appetizer and entree options. Gluten-free guests are also accommodated.
• Prairie Vegan Pies ⭐️ – They don’t have a retail shop, nor do they ship, but you can order and pick up all types of vegan cakes, pies, and pastries from this little bakery business.
• Rush Bowls – This smoothie and smoothie bowl chain isn’t dairy-free, but they are happy to accommodate. They offer oat, almond, coconut, and soymilk options. Some menu items call for froyo, but you can sub banana for no charge, or acai for an additional charge. At last check, most of their toppers and all of their boosts (except for whey – they do have soy protein available) were made without dairy.
• Shake Shack – See our Shake Shack Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.
• Slim Chickens – They make dairy-free custom orders easy, and are trained to be friendly to allergen requests. Their grilled chicken tenders are made without dairy, and can be subbed on meals, wraps, or salads. They also have a good allergen menu, with a nice selection of dairy-free sauces and sides. Just use caution when ordering sandwiches. At last check, their brioche sandwich buns were dairy-free, but they are brushed with butter.
• Station No. 3 Gastropub ⭐️ – This is a mostly vegan restaurant that offers meat, fish, and dairy for flexitarian options. Their vegan menu includes all types of appetizers, sandwiches and burgers, flatbread pizzas, and more.
• Sweetart – This is a family-owned bakeshop, cafe, and art studio that is very vegan friendly. Their lunch and brunch menu is vegan as is, but has the option for dairy cheese and eggs. On the bakery side, they have many vegan options, but do use eggs and dairy in some items.
• Terror Tacos ⭐️ – Tired of ordering Mexican food sans cheese and sour cream? Enjoy the works at this vegan restaurant. They have loaded nachos, quesadillas, wet burritos, and more.
• The Fountain – Most of their lunch and dinner menu can be modified for dairy-free guests, and they even have options for gluten-free and vegan customers (including a vegan panini!). They also offer desserts and drinks with creamy vegan vanilla bean ice cream and sorbet.
• Tree House Restaurant – This urban chic eatery serves everything vegan, unless you request dairy cheese or eggs. They serve shareables, large plates, brunch, and dessert.

St Robert

• PaPPo’s Pizzeria & Pub – They offer “The Vegan” pizza on their main menu, but you can customize a dairy-free pizza – they have a plethora of crust, sauce, and topping options. We’ve been told one of their gluten-free crusts is also dairy-free, but check! Custom pizza bowls and salads are also available.

Sunset Hills

• Mellow Mushroom – See our Mellow Mushroom Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.

Troy

• Slim Chickens – They make dairy-free custom orders easy, and are trained to be friendly to allergen requests. Their grilled chicken tenders are made without dairy, and can be subbed on meals, wraps, or salads. They also have a good allergen menu, with a nice selection of dairy-free sauces and sides. Just use caution when ordering sandwiches. At last check, their brioche sandwich buns were dairy-free, but they are brushed with butter.

Warrensburg

• Spin Pizza – Their allergen menu is a bit cryptic, but we did some digging. Their original and gluten-free crusts (not the cauliflower crust) are dairy-free (and vegan), and they offer Daiya dairy-free cheese, along with red and white dairy-free sauces. So most of their pizzas can be ordered dairy-free. Their rosemary flatbread (without cheese) and custom order salads and sandwiches are also good options. All of their sandwich breads are dairy-free and many of their dressings are dairy-free.

Washington

• Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt – See our Orange Leaf Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.

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Restaurant & Grocery Chains found throughout Missouri

Some recommended restaurant and store chains are getting too big for our city listing britches. They have many locations, or are rapidly growing, and you might stumble across them in a number of towns in this state. Click on them for more dairy-free details.

• Chipotle Mexican Grill
• Einstein Bros
• MOD Pizza
• White Castle

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Local Dairy-Free Food & Drink Producers in Missouri

These dairy-free friendly companies don’t have their own retail location, but are in Missouri. So you have a good chance of finding their products at grocery stores, restaurants, and/or other shops in this state. Keep an eye out!

• Core & Rind – This cashew cheesy sauce company started in St. Louis, Missouri. They sell online, but can also be found in regional natural food stores.

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This Guide is Continuously Updated with Recommendations

We welcome you to recommend other dairy-free friendly restaurants. Leave a comment or contact us and tell us why you like a certain restaurant. Restaurant owners and employees are also invited to reach out and let us know how you welcome dairy-free customers.

Please kindly let us know in the comments if any of these restaurants close. We want to keep this list current for you, but aren’t always notified when a restaurant closes. Let us know and we will quickly update!

This Guide 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.

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.

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