The Arby's allergen menu shows which of the 9 major food allergens are in each item, from milk and wheat to peanuts and sesame. Arby's is wheat and soy heavy, uses sesame seed buns on some sandwiches, and cooks fried items in a corn, soy and canola oil blend in fryers shared with milk containing items.
This guide covers the Arby's allergen menu item by item: the 9 major allergens, a popular items chart, gluten free picks, shared fryers and how to order safely. We check it against the official Arby's allergen information; this page is independent and updated for October 2026.
See the Arby's guide, the Arby's menu prices and all restaurant allergen menus.
Big 9 allergens
What allergens are on the Arby's allergen menu?
Arby's and the 9 major food allergens
The Arby's allergen menu lists milk, eggs, wheat, soy, fish and sesame among its ingredients. Cross contact is still possible in every kitchen.
Arby's allergen menu at a glance
| Allergen | Used at Arby's? | Where you will find it |
|---|---|---|
| Milk | Used | Cheese, cheddar sauce, croissant, biscuits, chicken fillet, buffalo sauce |
| Eggs | Used | Mayo, Horsey Sauce, honey mustard, egg patty |
| Wheat | Used | Buns, breading, curly fries |
| Soy | Used | Most items |
| Peanuts | Ask | Not itemized in the published guide, so ask staff |
| Tree nuts | Ask | Not itemized in the published guide, so ask staff |
| Fish | Used | Seasonal fish sandwich |
| Shellfish | Ask | Not itemized in the published guide, so ask staff |
| Sesame | Used | Sesame seed bun and sub roll |
Chart
Arby's allergen chart for popular items
Which allergens each item contains
The Arby's allergen menu chart below shows the major allergens in Arby's's most popular items, so you can spot milk, egg, wheat and soy at a glance.
Arby's allergen menu chart
| Menu item | Contains |
|---|---|
| Classic Roast Beef | Wheat, soy (bun) |
| Beef n Cheddar | Wheat, soy, milk |
| Curly Fries | Wheat, soy, shared fryer |
| Crinkle Fries | Shared fryer |
| Chicken Tenders | Wheat, ask about milk |
| Horsey Sauce | Egg |
| Arby's Sauce | None of the 9 per the guide |
| Jamocha Shake | Milk |
| Mozzarella sticks | Milk, wheat |
| Applesauce | None of the 9 |
Items and recipes change, so always confirm with the latest official allergen guide before you order.
Gluten free
Is Arby's gluten free?
Gluten free picks and what to avoid
Arby's has very few gluten free picks: buns, curly fries and breaded items contain wheat, so meats without the bun and applesauce are the main options.
Arby's gluten free guide
| Item | Gluten free? | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Roast beef, no bun | No wheat | Shared slicer |
| Applesauce | Yes | |
| Side salad | No wheat | Check dressing |
| Curly Fries | No | Contain wheat |
| All buns | No | Contain wheat |
Allergy friendly
What can you eat at Arby's with a food allergy?
Picks by allergy and diet
With a food allergy you can still eat at Arby's: roast beef sandwiches without cheese, fries, applesauce for dairy free, and the table below covers each major allergy.
Arby's allergy friendly picks
| Allergy or diet | Safer picks | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy free | Roast beef sandwiches without cheese, fries, applesauce | Cheese, cheddar sauce, croissant, shakes |
| Egg free | Roast beef with Arby's Sauce, fries | Mayo, Horsey Sauce, egg patty |
| Sesame free | Sandwiches on non sesame buns | Sesame seed bun, sub roll |
| Soy free | Hard, most items use soy | Most items |
| Gluten free | Meats without bun, applesauce | Buns, curly fries |
| Vegan | Crinkle fries, applesauce | Meats, dairy |
Cross contact
Does Arby's use shared fryers or peanut oil?
Fryers, oils and cross contact
Arby's fries in a corn, soy and canola oil blend, and deep fried items may share fryers with items containing milk and other top allergens.
Arby's fryer and oil facts
| Topic | What to know |
|---|---|
| Oil | Corn, soy and canola blend |
| Shared fryers | Yes |
| Peanut oil | Not used |
How to order
How do you order safely from the Arby's allergen menu?
Step by step
To order safely from the Arby's allergen menu, check the official guide first, tell the staff about your allergy, ask for fresh gloves and keep your order simple.
- 1
Check the official guide
Open the latest Arby's allergen guide before you go.
- 2
Tell the staff
Say you have a food allergy at the start of your order.
- 3
Ask for fresh gloves
Ask the team to change gloves and use clean utensils.
- 4
Skip shared fryer items
Fried foods can share oil with allergens.
- 5
Keep it simple
Fewer sauces and toppings mean fewer hidden allergens on the Arby's allergen menu.
- 6
Carry your medicine
Bring epinephrine if your doctor prescribed it.
Official source
Where can you find the official Arby's allergen menu?
Official allergen and nutrition info
The official Arby's allergen menu information is published by Arby's online, and it is the source to trust because recipes change during the year.
Official source: Arby's nutrition and allergen info.
Since July 1, 2026, California requires restaurant chains with 20 or more locations to disclose the 9 major allergens for every standard menu item. Learn more in our California allergen menu law guide, or compare chains on our restaurant allergen menus hub.
Tips
Arby's allergen menu ordering tips
How to eat out safely
To use the Arby's allergen menu well, check it every visit, avoid shared fryer items if your allergy is severe, and order simple items without sauces.
- 1
Check every visit
Recipes change during the year.
- 2
Tell the staff
Say allergy, not preference.
- 3
Fresh gloves
Ask for a glove change.
- 4
Skip sauces
Sauces hide many allergens.
- 5
Ask about fryers
Shared fryers.
- 6
Use the app
Many apps show allergens.
- 7
Go off peak
Staff have more time.
- 8
Carry medicine
Bring your epinephrine.
Explore
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Allergen guides for other popular chains
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FAQ
Arby's allergen menu FAQs
Q1Does Arby's have an allergen menu?
Yes. Arby's publishes allergen information online, and this Arby's allergen menu guide summarizes it item by item.
Q2Is Arby's gluten free?
Arby's has very few gluten free picks: buns, curly fries and breaded items contain wheat, so meats without the bun and applesauce are the main options.
Q3Does Arby's use shared fryers or peanut oil?
Arby's fries in a corn, soy and canola oil blend, and deep fried items may share fryers with items containing milk and other top allergens.
Q4What can I eat at Arby's with a dairy allergy?
Safer dairy free picks include roast beef sandwiches without cheese, fries, applesauce.
Q5Is the Arby's allergen menu the same at every location?
Mostly. The Arby's allergen menu is set by the chain, but suppliers, regional items and limited time offers can differ, so check the Arby's allergen menu for your local store before you order.
Q6Is Arby's safe for peanut and tree nut allergies?
Ask staff. Always confirm with staff.
