McDonald's
The McPlant burger remains on the menu, but vegan options are limited.
Per-allergen evidence
The McPlant burger remains on the menu, but vegan options are limited. No dedicated vegan kitchen; cross-contamination risk. Staff may accommodate but quality varies.
[1] Verified blog McDonald’s explains why removed, ladbible.com
A news article reports that McDonald's removed most vegetarian items but kept the McPlant, and the article does not include any details about allergen practices.fetched Aug 2, 2026[2] Verified blog Exploring Vegetarian Options at McDonald, thecookingfacts.com
The general blog states that vegetarian options exist, advises communicating needs, and notes that some items contain eggs or honey.fetched Aug 2, 2026Vegetarian options exist, including the McPlant and salads. The kitchen is shared, and cross-contamination is possible. Staff can accommodate when asked, but there is no dedicated prep area or marked menu. Clear communication of needs is best.
[1] Verified blog Vegetarian Options at McDonald, nom.now
The source lists vegetarian options and includes ingredient 'CONTAINS' lines, but it provides no details about kitchen practices.fetched Aug 2, 2026[2] Verified blog McDonald’s explains why removed, ladbible.com
A news article reports that McDonald's removed most vegetarian items but kept the McPlant, and the article does not include any details about allergen practices.fetched Aug 2, 2026[3] Verified blog Exploring Vegetarian Options at McDonald, thecookingfacts.com
The general blog states that vegetarian options exist, advises communicating needs, and notes that some items contain eggs or honey.fetched Aug 2, 2026McDonald's does not have a dedicated gluten-free kitchen, and cross-contamination is a serious risk. In the US, fries contain wheat and are cooked in shared oil; UK fries are in dedicated fryers but other items share grills. Staff training varies widely, and a documented incident at an Andover branch involved a hostile response to an allergen inquiry. Not recommended for coeliac diners.
[1] Verified blog Woman finds very rude note from McDonald, metro.co.uk
The source reports that a coeliac customer at the Andover branch received an offensive note on an allergen leaflet. McDonald's stated that they took action.fetched Aug 2, 2026[2] Verified blog Gluten-Free at McDonald, checkgluten.com
A general guide states that McDonald's is not safe for coeliacs, uses shared fryers in the US and dedicated fryers in the UK, and has no gluten-free menu.fetched Aug 2, 2026[3] Verified blog Is McDonald, celiac.com
General article: no dedicated GF menu; fries may have wheat in US; cross-contamination risk; staff training varies.fetched Aug 2, 2026[4] Verified blog I tried to eat at my local McDonald, businessinsider.com
A first-person account states that there are no certified gluten-free items in the US, that the fries contain wheat, that a cashier suggested checking the website, and that the restaurant is not safe for coeliacs.fetched Aug 2, 2026Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.
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