Mellow Mushroom Makes it Easy Going for Special Diets

Updated March 2023! I can’t even count the number of people who have messaged me about Mellow Mushroom. This popular pizza parlor has locations across the the United States, and is known for catering to special diets. In fact, this year, they launched a “lifestyle” section to their online ordering platform that includes menus for gluten-free, vegan, and keto. But we’re going to go beyond that in this updated post, and give you more helpful details for your dairy-free order. As a bonus, I’ve also included vegan and gluten-free notes!

Mellow Mushroom Dairy-Free Menu Guide with Vegan & Gluten-Free 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.

Other Allergen & Dietary Notes: All of the items listed below are made without peanuts or tree nuts. All items are also made without egg, gluten, and soy, unless otherwise noted. For vegan options, see the Vegan Menu Guide at the bottom of this post.

Allergen Protocols: When their staff is notified, all gluten-free pies are made following the strictest gluten-free guidelines. This includes preparing gluten-free pies in a designated sanitary prep area, and using baking tools designated for gluten free pies only. For dairy and other allergens, speak with the location to make sure they can safely accommodate your needs. We’ve heard from some readers who’ve had very good experiences with Mellow Mushroom and their safety with allergen requests.

Munchies

• Naked Wings
• Vegan Pretzels (contain gluten, verify for soy)

Heads Up! Their Toast Points contain dairy, which affects several of their appetizers. All other Wing flavors (including Hot, Mild, and Sweet Thai Chili) do contain dairy. The Munchie Pups and Hummus are no longer available.

Greens / Salads

• Build-Your-Own Salad (see components below)
• House Salad (no cheese)
• Mellow Chick Salad (contains egg, soy)
• The Elevated Cobb (no cheese)
• Vegan Enlightened Spinach Salad
• Vegan Greek Salad

Dairy-Free Salad Dressings: Apple Honey Champagne Vinaigrette (contains soy), Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing (contains soy), Esperanza Salad Dressing (contains egg, soy), Herb Vinaigrette (contains soy)

Heads Up! The Croutons at Mellow Mushroom do contain milk.

Pizzas

• Vegan Veg Out Pizza (can order gluten-free crust)
• Build Your Own Pie or Calzone (see components below)
• Vegan Build Your Own Pie

Heads Up! Mellow Mushroom finishes their pizzas and calzones with parmesan and garlic butter. These items are left off on their vegan menu, but you’ll need to request “no parmesan and no garlic butter” if custom ordering a dairy-free pizza. According to the company, you can substitute vegan cheese (Follow Your Heart) on any pie at no additional cost.

Burgers & Sandwiches

• Vegan Tempeh Hoagie (contains egg, gluten, soy)
• California Club (no aioli) (contains gluten)
• Avocado Hoagie (sub vegan cheese) (contains egg, gluten, soy)
• Italian Hoagie (sub vegan cheese) (contains egg, gluten, soy)
• Steak or Chicken & Cheese Hoagie (sub vegan cheese) (contains egg, gluten, soy)

Heads Up! The Burgers at Mellow Mushroom are served on a buttered brioche bun, which contains milk. If you’re really craving a burger, you can order it on one of the unbuttered dairy-free bread options below. Most of the Hoagies above can be made egg-free and soy-free by ordering no mayonnaise.

Sides

• Roasted Red Potatoes

Pizza Crust, Bread, and Salad Bases

• Regular Pizza Crust (contains gluten)
• Thin Pizza Crust (contains gluten)
• Gluten-Free Crust
• French Bread (contains gluten)
• Multi Grain Bread / Ciabatta (contains gluten)
• Romaine
• Salad Mix
• Spinach
• Spring Mix

Heads Up! The Brioche Bun for the burgers does contain milk.

Sauces

• Barbeque Sauce
• Black Truffle Oil
• Jerk Sauce
• Mayonnaise (contains egg, soy)
• Oil & Garlic
• Olive Oil
• Red Sauce
• Sweet Chili Glaze

Heads Up! Obviously, the cheesy and buttery sauces contain dairy, but so do the Buffalo Hot Sauce, Garlic Aioli, Pesto, and Ranch.

Cheese

• Vegan Cheese – Follow Your Heart

Protein Toppings

• Anchovies
• Applewood Smoked Bacon
• Chicken (Plain, BBQ, Curry, Herb Vinaigrette, Jerk, and Teriyaki (contains gluten, soy))
• Ground Beef
• Ham
• Italian Sausage
• Pepperoni
• Salami
• Steak
• Tempeh, Marinated (contain gluten, soy)
• Tofu (Plain, BBQ, Jerk) (contains soy)

Heads Up! The Buffalo Chicken, Pesto Chicken, Meatballs, and Turkey at Mellow Mushroom do contain dairy.

Produce Toppings

• Artichoke Hearts
• Avocado
• Banana Peppers
• Black Olives
• Caramelized Onions
• Chives
• Cucumbers
• Dried Cherries
• Fresh Basil
• Garlic
• Green Olives
• Green Peppers
• Iceberg Lettuce
• Jalapeno Peeppers
• Kalamata Olives
• Mushrooms, Raw
• Onions
• Pepperoncini
• Pineapple
• Roasted Red Peppers
• Roasted Red Potato
• Roasted Tomatoes
• Roma Tomatoes
• Spinach

Heads Up! The Grilled Portobello and Mushroom Trio at Mellow Mushroom do contain milk. The Raw Sliced Mushrooms are dairy-free.

Other Toppings

• Bruschetta Tomato Topping
• Caramelized Pecans / House-Made Glazed Pecans
• Italian Seasoning

Desserts

Heads Up! You can gorge on pitted cherries, but that’s about it for dairy-free sweets at Mellow Mushroom. Grab a pint of dairy-free ice cream at the nearby grocery store instead!

Mellow Mushroom Vegan Menu Guide

Menu Items

• Vegan Hummus with Pita or Veggies
• Munchie Pups (limited availability)
• Vegan Enlightened Spinach Salad
• Vegan Greek Salad
• House Salad (no cheese)
• Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
• Vegan Veg Out Pizza
• Vegan Tempeh Hoagie
• Avocado Hoagie (sub vegan cheese)
• Roasted Red Potatoes

Build-Your-Own Components

• Regular Pizza Crust
• Thin Pizza Crust
• Gluten-Free Crust
• French Bead
• Multi Grain Bread / Ciabatta
• Romaine
• Salad Mix
• Spinach
• Spring Mix
• Jerk Sauce
• Red Sauce
• Sweet Chili Glaze
• Black Truffle Oil
• Olive Oil
• Vegan Cheese (Follow Your Heart)
• Tempeh, Marinated
• Tofu (Plain, Jerk)
• All Vegetables & Fruit Toppings
• Bruschetta Tomato Topping
• House-Made Glazed Pecans
• Italian Seasoning

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.

Where to Find Mellow Mushroom

Mellow Mushroom has nearly 180 restaurants in 21 U.S. states. See their website below for addresses, hours, and online ordering.

Website: www.mellowmushroom.com

Thank you!!

Rated 5 out of 5

March 29, 2023

Really appreciate this run through of their offerings. I noticed that the vegan pretzels don’t list the allergens it contains. Do you know if it has gluten/ soy?

Bobby

Response from Go Dairy Free

The vegan pretzels are made with their wheat dough, so they do contain gluten.

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