The Jimmy John's allergen menu shows which of the 9 major food allergens are in each item, from milk and wheat to peanuts and sesame. Jimmy John's has no deep fryer in the store, but Jimmy Chips are cooked in peanut oil, every bread contains wheat, and the Unwich lettuce wrap is the main gluten free and low carb swap.
This guide covers the Jimmy John'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 Jimmy John's allergen information; this page is independent and updated for October 2026.
See the Jimmy John's guide and all restaurant allergen menus.
Big 9 allergens
What allergens are on the Jimmy John's allergen menu?
Jimmy John's and the 9 major food allergens
The Jimmy John's allergen menu lists milk, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts and fish among its ingredients, while shellfish are not used as ingredients. Cross contact is still possible in every kitchen.
Jimmy John's allergen menu at a glance
| Allergen | Used at Jimmy John's? | Where you will find it |
|---|---|---|
| Milk | Used | Provolone, cookies, some bread |
| Eggs | Used | Mayo, cookies |
| Wheat | Used | French bread, wheat bread, slims, cookies |
| Soy | Used | Bread, mayo, cookies |
| Peanuts | Used | Jimmy Chips are cooked in peanut oil |
| Tree nuts | Used | Some cookies may contain or share equipment with tree nuts |
| Fish | Used | Tuna (select locations) |
| Shellfish | Not used | Not used as an ingredient |
| Sesame | Ask | Not itemized in the published guide, so ask staff |
Chart
Jimmy John's allergen chart for popular items
Which allergens each item contains
The Jimmy John's allergen menu chart below shows the major allergens in Jimmy John's's most popular items, so you can spot milk, egg, wheat and soy at a glance.
Jimmy John's allergen menu chart
| Menu item | Contains |
|---|---|
| #1 Pepe | Wheat, soy, milk (provolone), egg (mayo) |
| #4 Turkey Tom | Wheat, soy, egg (mayo) |
| #9 Italian Night Club | Wheat, soy, milk, egg |
| #6 Vegetarian | Wheat, soy, milk, egg |
| Unwich (any) | No wheat, check fillings |
| Jimmy Chips | Peanut (oil) |
| Pickle | None of the 9 |
| Chocolate chunk cookie | Wheat, milk, egg, soy |
| Oatmeal raisin cookie | Wheat, milk, egg, soy |
| Kickin' Ranch | Milk, egg |
Items and recipes change, so always confirm with the latest official allergen guide before you order.
Gluten free
Is Jimmy John's gluten free?
Gluten free picks and what to avoid
Jimmy John's is gluten free only as an Unwich: every bread contains wheat, so order your sandwich wrapped in lettuce and ask for fresh gloves.
Jimmy John's gluten free guide
| Item | Gluten free? | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Unwich lettuce wrap | No wheat | Shared prep line |
| Meats and cheese | No wheat | Shared slicer |
| Jumbo Kosher Dill Pickle | Yes | |
| All bread and slims | No | Contain wheat |
| Cookies | No | Contain wheat |
Allergy friendly
What can you eat at Jimmy John's with a food allergy?
Picks by allergy and diet
With a food allergy you can still eat at Jimmy John's: any sandwich without provolone for dairy free, and the table below covers each major allergy.
Jimmy John's allergy friendly picks
| Allergy or diet | Safer picks | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy free | Any sandwich without provolone | Provolone, ranch, cookies |
| Egg free | Sandwiches without mayo or ranch | Mayo, ranch, cookies |
| Peanut and tree nut | Sandwiches and pickles; skip Jimmy Chips | Jimmy Chips (peanut oil), cookies |
| Soy free | Hard, bread and mayo contain soy | Bread, mayo |
| Gluten free | Any Unwich, pickle | All bread, cookies |
| Vegan | Veggie Unwich without cheese or mayo | Meats, cheese, mayo |
Cross contact
Does Jimmy John's use peanut oil?
Fryers, oils and cross contact
Jimmy John's does not fry anything in store, but its Jimmy Chips are kettle cooked in peanut oil, so skip them with a peanut allergy and ask that chips stay off your tray.
Jimmy John's fryer and oil facts
| Topic | What to know |
|---|---|
| Deep fryer | None in store |
| Jimmy Chips | Cooked in peanut oil |
| Slicer | Shared |
| Prep line | Shared with wheat bread |
How to order
How do you order safely from the Jimmy John's allergen menu?
Step by step
To order safely from the Jimmy John'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 Jimmy John'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 Jimmy John's allergen menu.
- 6
Carry your medicine
Bring epinephrine if your doctor prescribed it.
Official source
Where can you find the official Jimmy John's allergen menu?
Official allergen and nutrition info
The official Jimmy John's allergen menu information is published by Jimmy John's online, and it is the source to trust because recipes change during the year.
Official source: Jimmy John's allergen guide. Searching for the Jimmy Johns allergen menu? It is the same Jimmy John's guide summarized here.
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
Jimmy John's allergen menu ordering tips
How to eat out safely
To use the Jimmy John'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
Chips fried in peanut oil.
- 6
Use the app
Many apps show allergens.
- 7
Go off peak
Staff have more time.
- 8
Carry medicine
Bring your epinephrine.
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FAQ
Jimmy John's allergen menu FAQs
Q1Does Jimmy John's have an allergen menu?
Yes. Jimmy John's publishes allergen information online, and this Jimmy John's allergen menu guide summarizes it item by item.
Q2Is Jimmy John's gluten free?
Jimmy John's is gluten free only as an Unwich: every bread contains wheat, so order your sandwich wrapped in lettuce and ask for fresh gloves.
Q3Does Jimmy John's use shared fryers or peanut oil?
Jimmy John's does not fry anything in store, but its Jimmy Chips are kettle cooked in peanut oil, so skip them with a peanut allergy and ask that chips stay off your tray.
Q4What can I eat at Jimmy John's with a dairy allergy?
Safer dairy free picks include any sandwich without provolone.
Q5Is the Jimmy John's allergen menu the same at every location?
Mostly. The Jimmy John's allergen menu is set by the chain, but suppliers, regional items and limited time offers can differ, so check the Jimmy John's allergen menu for your local store before you order.
Q6Is Jimmy John's safe for peanut and tree nut allergies?
Sandwiches and pickles; skip Jimmy Chips. Always confirm with staff.
Q7Is the Jimmy Johns allergen menu the same as the Jimmy John's allergen menu?
Yes. The Jimmy Johns allergen menu and the Jimmy John's allergen menu are the same official guide, and this page covers both.
