It’s official. Shake Shack is rolling out their Non Dairy Chocolate Shakes and Chocolate Frozen Custard nationwide. They were created in partnership with NotCo, and launched last year in a test market. But they will now be sold throughout their entire network of U.S. restaurants. Oddly, Shake Shack doesn’t have any dairy-free burgers or sandwiches on their menu, but we’ve put together this dairy-free custom order guide. It also includes allergen notes and a separate vegan menu.
Shake Shack Dairy-Free Menu Guide with Allergen Notes & Vegan Options
This menu guide includes dairy-free menu options first, followed by custom order 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: All of the following, with the custom order specifications, are made without gluten, peanut, tree nuts, and allergenic soy, unless otherwise noted. Shake Shack does disclaim that they use soy oil for frying their French fries. But they might not disclose highly refined soybean oil in all foods. Ask if concerned about this ingredient. All of the following, except the breakfast sandwiches, Kimchi Slaw, and Baked Brownie Pieces, can be made without egg if you substitute a vegan sauce option. For vegan options, see the Vegan Menu Guide at the bottom of this post.
Breakfast (where served)
- Breakfast Tots or Hashbrowns (contains soy)
- Egg Breakfast Sandwich (no cheese, sub gluten-free bun or lettuce wrap)
- Egg White Lite Breakfast Sandwich (no cheese, sub gluten-free bun or lettuce wrap)*
- Bacon Breakfast Sandwich (no cheese, sub gluten-free bun or lettuce wrap)
- Sausage Breakfast Sandwich (no cheese, sub gluten-free bun or lettuce wrap)*
- Wake Up Shack (no cheese, sub gluten-free bun or lettuce wrap) (contains soy)*
Heads Up! They do not list the Breakfast Tots or Hashbrowns as having potential cross-contamination risk from the fryer, but verify before ordering if concerned.
Burgers & Hot Dogs
- ShackBurger (no cheese, sub gluten-free bun or lettuce wrap)*
- Hamburger (sub gluten-free bun or lettuce wrap)
- Bacon Avocado Burger (no cheese, sub gluten-free bun or lettuce wrap)*
- Bacon Burger (no cheese, sub gluten-free bun or lettuce wrap)
- Golden State Double (no cheese, sub gluten-free bun or lettuce wrap)*
- Green Chile Shack (no cheese, sub gluten-free bun or lettuce wrap)
- Montlake Double Cut (no cheese, no caramelized onions, sub gluten-free bun or lettuce wrap) (contains gluten)
- Mound City Double (no cheese, sub gluten-free bun or lettuce wrap)*
- Roadside Double (no cheese, no caramelized onions, sub gluten-free bun or lettuce wrap)
- Silverlake Shack Burger (no cheese, no grilled onions, sub gluten-free bun or lettuce wrap)*
- SmokeShack (no cheese, sub gluten-free bun or lettuce wrap)*
- The Slapshot (no cheese, no fried pickles, sub gluten-free bun or lettuce wrap)*
- Veggie Shack (no cheese, no crispy onions, sub gluten-free bun or lettuce wrap)* (contains gluten, soy)
Heads Up! The Hot Dogs themselves are made without dairy, but Shake Shack does not offer a dairy-free option for their hot dog buns.
Chicken & Other Sandwiches
- BLT (sub gluten-free bun or lettuce wrap)*
Heads Up! The Fried Chicken used on the Shake Shack Chicken Sandwiches contains milk, so none of those sandwiches can be made without dairy. The Chicken Bites also contain milk.
Sides
- Fries* (contains soy)
- Bacon Fries (no cheese sauce)* (contains soy)
- Double Down Fries (no cheese sauce)* (contains soy)
Heads Up! Make sure the staff doesn’t sprinkle your fry order with parmesan. As noted below, the fries do have a cross-contamination warning for milk and some other allergens. The limited offer Fried Pickles do contain milk, even without the ranch.
Dessert
- Non-Dairy Chocolate Custard*
- Non-Dairy Chocolate Shake*
Heads Up! Allergen protocols for the desserts (i.e. separate blenders and scoops) may vary by location. Speak with the manager if concerned about potential cross contamination.
About NotCo: There seems to be some confusion about this company. They used AI to create their recipes (the formula), but their ingredients are still dairy free. They do not use genetically engineered milk proteins in their products. Here are NotMilk Ingredients.
Dessert Cones, Mix-ins, and Toppings
- Baked Brownie Pieces (contains gluten)
- Bourbon, Maker’s Mark
- Cinnamon Sprinkle
- Cocoa Powder Blend* (contains soy)
- Coffee Extract
- Donut Crunch* (contains gluten, soy)
- Godiva Chocolate Liquor
- Ground Cinnamon
- Malt (contains gluten)
- Maraschino Cherry
- Marshmallows
- Mini Cone (contains gluten, soy)
- Orange Candy Sprinkles
- Oreo Pieces (contains gluten, soy)
- Rainbow Sprinkles
- Salted Honey
- Strawberry Puree
Heads Up! The Fudge Sauce, Shack Attack Crunch, Triple Chocolate Brownie Mix (different from the brownie pieces), and seasonal Maple Snickerdoodle Syrup at Shake Shack do contain milk. They do not offer dairy-free whipped topping at Shake Shack.
Buns
- Gluten-Free Bun
- Lettuce Wraps
Heads Up! The wheat-based Burger Buns and Hot Dog Buns at Shake Shack do contain milk. There isn’t any actual sandwich bread. They use upside down hamburger buns for the sandwiches.
Proteins
- Bacon
- Breakfast Sausage Patty*
- Burger Patty
- Egg
- Egg White
- Hot Dog
- Veggie Patty* (contains gluten, soy)
Heads Up! The Brats, Fried Chicken, Fried Chicken Bites, Shroom Patty, and Sausage Links at Shake Shack do contain milk.
Sauces
- BBQ Sauce*
- Breakfast Sauce*
- Dijon Mustard
- Garlic Mayo*
- Grainy Mustard Mayo (contains gluten, soy)
- Gochujang Glaze (contains soy)
- Honey Mustard
- Mustard
- Relish*
- ShackSauce*
- Smoked Garlic Mayo*
- STL Sauce*
Heads Up! The Herb Mayonnaise, Korean BBQ Sauce, Ranch, and White Truffle Mayo at Shake Shack do contain milk.
Other Toppings
- Avocado
- Bacon
- Celery Salt
- Cherry Peppers
- Green Chili Mix
- Honey Mustard Pickles
- Kimchi Seasoning
- Kimchi Slaw
- Lettuce
- Onion
- Pickled Jalapenos
- Pickles
- Scallions
- Sesame Seeds
- Sport Pepper
- Tomato
Heads Up! The Caramelized Onions, Crispy Onions, Crispy Shallots, Grilled Onions, and Shackmeister Shallots at Shake Shack do contain milk.
Shake Shack Vegan Menu Guide
- Veggie Shack Burger (no cheese, no crispy onions, sub vegan sauce, sub gluten-free bun or lettuce wrap)*
- Fries*
- Non-Dairy Chocolate Custard
- Non-Dairy Chocolate Shake
Vegan Toppings & Mix-Ins
- Bourbon, Maker’s Mark
- Cinnamon Sprinkle
- Cocoa Powder Blend* (contains soy)
- Coffee Extract
- Ground Cinnamon
- Malt (contains gluten)
- Maraschino Cherry
- Mini Cone (contains gluten, soy)
- Orange Candy Sprinkles
- Oreo Pieces (contains gluten, soy)
- Rainbow Sprinkles
- Strawberry Puree
Other Vegan Components
- Gluten-Free Bun
- Lettuce Wraps
- Veggie Patty*
- BBQ Sauce* (verify no honey)
- Dijon Mustard
- Mustard
- Relish*
- Avocado
- Celery Salt
- Cherry Peppers
- Green Chili Mix
- Kimchi Seasoning
- Lettuce
- Onion
- Pickles
- Scallions
- Sesame Seeds
- Sport Pepper
- Tomato
* Shake Shack states these items are “Processed in a factory where possible cross-contact occurs” with milk. However, all of the items listed above are handled or made in a facility where milk is present. Always speak with the manager to discuss their protocols. Only you can assess what is safe for your needs.
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 Shake Shack
Their are more than 360 Shake Shack restaurants around the world, with 260 of them in the U.S. They have a heavy concentration in New York, California, and Texas, but you can also find them in Washington, Utah, Colorado, Florida, Louisiana, Alabama, Kentucky, Maryland, Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Missouri, Illinois, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and probably in some other states by now. See the website below for addresses, hours, and online ordering.
Website: https: shakeshack.com