In May 2012, Domino’s made history as the first major pizza chain to introduce a gluten-free crust. Gluten-intolerant customers celebrated the new option, which had rice and potato flour instead of wheat, and it wasn’t long before these crusts were available internationally. However, Domino’s was upfront about the limitations of this offering. It wasn’t entirely safe for those with severe gluten intolerance or celiac disease, as cross-contamination in the kitchen could not be completely avoided.
Employees have echoed these warnings as well, suggesting that anyone with significant gluten sensitivity should avoid the gluten-free pizza. “Do not eat it if you have actual problems with gluten,” cautioned one Redditor.
What are the Gluten Free Options at Domino’s?
Here’s a list of the gluten-free menu items at Domino’s as shared by this article.
Salads & Sides
Chicken Caesar Salad (without croutons)
Garden Salad (without croutons)
Chicken Wings (available in Plain, Sweet Mango Habanero, Hot Buffalo, Honey BBQ, Garlic Parmesan)
Domino’s Gluten-Free Pizzas
To make any of the following pizzas gluten-free, order the the gluten-free crust:
Buffalo Chicken
Cheese
Cali Chicken Bacon Ranch
Honolulu Hawaiian
ExtravaganZZa
Memphis BBQ Chicken
MeatZZa
Pacific Veggie
Philly Cheese Steak
Wisconsin 6-Cheese
Ultimate Pepperoni
Domino’s Gluten-Free Toppings / Add-Ons
Philly Steak
Provolone Cheese
American Cheese
Beef
Black Olives
Bacon
Banana Peppers
Cheddar Cheese
Chorizo
Ham
Chicken
Jalapeno Peppers
Mushrooms
Onions
Diced Tomato
Feta Cheese
Green Peppers
Parmesan-Asiago
Pepperoncini
Sausage
Spinach
Pepperoni
Roasted Red Peppers
Salami
Gluten-Free Salad Dressings
Balsamic
Ranch
Caesar
Italian
Gluten-Free Dipping Sauces
Honey BBQ
Hot Buffalo
Marinara
Blue Cheese
Ranch
Garlic
Sweet Mango Habanero
Sweet Icing
Gluten-Free Drinks
Sodas
What gluten-free pizza bases do Domino’s use?
For a long time, it wasn’t clear what gluten-free bases Domino’s used. However, Domino’s has recently announced that they are now utilizing Schar gluten-free pizza bases. These bases come pre-made and pre-packaged from Schar, eliminating the need for Domino’s to prepare the dough or roll it in flour.
Is Domino’s safe for those with Celiac disease?
I always tell people with Celiac Disease to talk to Domino’s staff to see what they can do and also to understand what precautions they can take to ensure your safety. However, it’s important to note that making a gluten-free pizza completely safe from cross-contamination may not be completely feasible at Domino’s.
The reality is that their kitchens are filled with flour, which poses a significant risk of gluten exposure. According to Domino’s website: “Domino’s® pizza made with a Gluten Free Crust is prepared in a common kitchen with the risk of gluten exposure. Therefore, Domino’s® DOES NOT recommend this pizza for customers with celiac disease. Customers with gluten sensitivities should exercise judgment in consuming this pizza.”
For more details, you can refer to this page.
Final Thoughts on Domino’s Gluten-Free Pizzas
I have a few friends with gluten sensitivity who happen to love Domino’s Pizza and they haven’t had any issues so far. Or at least none that I’m aware of. I think it depends from one store to another. Here are a few comments from Domino’s employees regarding the topic:
abrooks9002
I think it really depends on your store. When I used to work for domino’s the manager made sure that whenever a gluten free pizza was ordered that we cleaned the pizza try and use the utensils that had just been washed to try and minimize the amount cross contaminating as we could. But when I went to help out at another store they didn’t really do much in terms of keeping it clean.
EuphoricHelp
In the UK our gluten free is accredited by Coeliac UK and is tested regularly in every store to make sure it is safe so all OK in UK.
BarmyWalrus
As has been stated, there is basically a gaurentee of cross contamination. I don’t know how bad your allergy is, only you do. If “a little” is something you can deal with, that’s your call. I know most competent management will highly advise against it all the same, so take that as you will.
Nostalgic_Fox
I used to work at a pizza place that had actual food safety approved anti cross-contamination procedures in place for a safe gluten free pizza. It is very involved. Domino’s does none of that. You would be eating a product which doesn’t have gluten as an ingredient, but nothing is done to prevent contamination. Do not eat it if you have actual problems with gluten.