Ultimate Little Caesars Gluten-Free Menu Guide For 2025
If you love fast, cheap pizza, but you need to avoid gluten, our Little Caesars gluten-free menu guide is here to walk you through which pies are safe.
For celiacs, anything pizza-related might as well not exist, given how impossible it is to find a perfectly safe slice of gluten-friendly pizza, at least one that you didn’t DIY at home. 🍕🥧
We’ve covered quite a handful of pizza places before in these gluten-free menu guides, and in my 30 years as a celiac, rarely have I found a pizza place that isn’t a glutenous nightmare!
So, then, what about Little Caesars? They’re famed for their hot-and-ready pizzas, super-fast turnaround, and budget-friendly meals, but that convenience can be a double-edged sword.
For celiacs, many of their toppings, sauces, and even some of their sides are naturally wheat-free, which might offer at least a small selection of safe options if you’re highly sensitive. 🍅
On the other hand, their signature pizzas and breaded items are filled with gluten aplenty, in addition to the shared prep areas that create a high-risk zone for cross-contamination. 🧀
That said, if you’re still not sure about what to order, our Little Caesars gluten-free guide will walk you through their menu and help you find all those lower-risk, safer pickings instead.
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Disclaimer
With this in mind, it’s worth noting that Little Caesars doesn’t operate a certified gluten-free kitchen, thus presenting a huge challenge when it comes to cross-contamination. 👉🚫🌾
If anything, most locations prepare wheat-containing doughs, breads, and battered items in the same ovens, fryers, and prep stations that are used for other menu items, too. 🍞🥪🥯
With such heavy cross-contact to be wary of, even items that are technically labeled “gluten-friendly” might still end up picking up gluten traces from shared surfaces, utensils, and oils.
For those of you with celiac disease or if you’re extremely sensitive to gluten, it’s a good idea that you treat even the safe items here more like “gluten-sensitive” instead of “gluten-free”.
Besides, it doesn’t seem like Little Caesars tests their menu items to meet the FDA’s strict <20 ppm threshold for food and drinks to be labeled and classified as “gluten-free”, either. 🧪⚗️
To be extra safe, remember to inform the staff that you have celiac disease and ask for extra precautions, such as using fresh gloves, some clean utensils, and a wiped-down prep area.
Little Caesars Allergen Policy (Gluten-Free)
On the bright side, at least Little Caesars makes it pretty easy for you to filter out their menu for items you can’t order, and this all starts by heading over to the Little Caesars website.🌐
All you need to do is scroll all the way down, and then click or tap on the small link that says “Nutrition”, which will open up Little Caesars’ official nutrition & allergen information page.
It’s probably easier if you scroll all the way down and click on “Download PDF” to open that nutrition & allergen page in a new tab as a PDF, which you can also download for reference.
Admittedly, Little Caesars’ nutrition & allergen page isn’t nearly as comprehensive as others, but it does provide you with some pretty useful information about their menu, including:
- A detailed breakdown of the key nutritional value in every Little Caesars menu item, and it’ll give you a good look at how many calories, total fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbs, fiber, sugars, proteins, and more are inside each menu item, which might help if you’re wary of your diet.
- Additionally, on the right-hand side of the PDF, there’s a column dedicated to listing out each allergen that might be present in every Little Caesars menu item, such as eggs, soy, and milk, but as a celiac or someone who’s highly sensitive to gluten, avoid items that contain “wheat”.
- Should the allergen column be a tad too vague, you could also scroll all the way down to find the ingredient lists for every Little Caesars menu item. It’s another way for you to filter their menu as a celiac, so avoid glutenous ingredients like “wheat flour” or “malted barley flour”.
Pizzas – ExtraMostBestest, Specialty, Classic, Detroit-Style Deep Dish & Thin Crust
Little Caesars is all about pizza, which is a shame if you’re a celiac since every single pizza on their menu is made with wheat-based dough or crust, making the entire menu unsafe. 🍕🌾
❌ Pepperoni (ExtraMostBestest)
❌ Cheese (ExtraMostBestest)
❌ Italian Sausage (ExtraMostBestest)
❌ Seasoned Beef (ExtraMostBestest)
❌ 5 Meat Feast (Specialty)
❌ Ultimate Supreme (Specialty)
❌ 3 Meat Treat (Specialty)
❌ Hula Hawaiian (Specialty)
❌ Veggie (Specialty)
❌ Slices-N-Stix (Specialty)
❌ Slices-N-Stix Bacon (Specialty)
❌ Slices-N-Stix Jalapeño (Specialty)
❌ Stuffed Crust Pepperoni (Specialty)
❌ Pretzel Crust Pizza with Pizza Sauce (Specialty)
❌ Cheese Pretzel Crust Pizza with Cheese Sauce (Specialty)
❌ Pretzel Crust Pizza with Cheese Sauce (Specialty)
❌ Pepperoni (Classic)
❌ Cheese (Classic)
❌ Italian Sausage (Classic)
❌ Seasoned Beef (Classic)
❌ Pepperoni (Detroit-Style Deep Dish)
❌ Cheese (Detroit-Style Deep Dish)
❌ Italian Sausage (Detroit-Style Deep Dish)
❌ Seasoned Beef (Detroit-Style Deep Dish)
❌ Ultimate Supreme (Detroit-Style Deep Dish)
❌ 3 Meat Treat (Detroit-Style Deep Dish)
❌ Hula Hawaiian (Detroit-Style Deep Dish)
❌ Veggie (Detroit-Style Deep Dish)
❌ 5 Meat Feast (Detroit-Style Deep Dish)
❌ Pepperoni (Thin Crust)
❌ Cheese (Thin Crust)
Just so we’re absolutely sure these pizzas are unsafe, let’s take a closer look at each one:
Pepperoni (ExtraMostBestest): Thick, large pizza topped with generous pepperoni slices, tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella baked on Little Caesars’ ExtraMostBestest dough. The crust is made from wheat flour, so this pie contains gluten and is unsafe for celiac diners.
Cheese (ExtraMostBestest): Classic tomato sauce and a heavy layer of mozzarella on Little Caesars’ ExtraMostBestest dough. Because the signature crust is wheat-based and baked in shared ovens, this cheese pizza contains gluten and is not safe for strict gluten avoidance.
Italian Sausage (ExtraMostBestest): Sliced or crumbled Italian sausage over tomato sauce and cheese on the ExtraMostBestest wheat crust. The crust contains wheat, and some sausages may use fillers, so this entrée is unsafe for those with celiac disease.
Seasoned Beef (ExtraMostBestest): Seasoned ground beef topped with cheese on Little Caesars’ ExtraMostBestest dough. Despite the beef itself being low-risk by ingredient, the wheat-based crust and shared prep areas make this pizza unsafe for celiacs.
5 Meat Feast (Specialty): Loaded with multiple processed meats and cheese on Little Caesars’ wheat dough. In addition to obvious crust gluten, processed meats sometimes include binders, so this heavy-meat specialty is unsafe for strict gluten-free diets.
Ultimate Supreme (Specialty): Assorted meats, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and olives over sauce and cheese on a wheat crust. While the toppings are mostly gluten-free, the pizza dough contains wheat, making this option unsafe for celiac diners.
3 Meat Treat (Specialty): Three types of cured or cooked meats layered on sauce and some mozzarella atop Little Caesars’ wheat crust. The crust contains gluten, and processed meats can carry hidden fillers, so this specialty is not safe for celiacs, either.
Hula Hawaiian (Specialty): Ham and pineapple with tomato sauce and cheese on Little Caesars’ wheat-based dough. The fruit and ham are fine by recipe and ingredients, yet the wheat crust and shared baking surfaces make this pizza unsafe for gluten-free needs.
Veggie (Specialty): Mixed vegetables and mozzarella on tomato sauce, all baked on Classic Little Caesars dough. Although the vegetable toppings are typically gluten-free, the wheat crust and shared ovens make this pizza unsafe for people with celiac disease.
Slices-N-Stix (Specialty): A pull-apart crust served alongside pizza toppings, brushed with butter or garlic, and baked from wheat dough. Because the base is wheat and it’s often handled like bread, this product contains gluten and is unsafe for celiacs.
Slices-N-Stix Bacon (Specialty): Bacon-topped pull-apart crust made from wheat dough, finished with butter or seasonings. The dough and handling procedures introduce gluten exposure, so this bacon version is not safe for anyone avoiding gluten strictly.
Slices-N-Stix Jalapeño (Specialty): Spicy jalapeño-topped pull-apart crust created from Little Caesars’ wheat dough and finished with oil or butter. The bread-style base contains gluten, and shared prep increases cross-contact risk for celiac diners.
Stuffed Crust Pepperoni (Specialty): Pepperoni pizza with the outer rim stuffed with melted cheese and built on a wheat crust. The stuffed edge adds more wheat dough, so this indulgent pizza is unsafe for celiac and strict gluten-free diets.
Pretzel Crust Pizza with Pizza Sauce (Specialty): Pretzel-style crust with traditional pizza sauce and cheese, made from wheat flour and pretzel dough. The pretzel crust contains gluten and is prepared in shared areas, so this item is unsafe for celiacs.
Cheese Pretzel Crust Pizza with Cheese Sauce (Specialty): Pretzel-based crust topped with cheese sauce and mozzarella, created from wheat flour. Because the pretzel dough is gluten-containing and sauces may be handled near the dough, this pizza is unsafe if you’re trying to avoid gluten.
Pretzel Crust Pizza with Cheese Sauce (Specialty): Pretzel dough pizza finished with cheese sauce and melted cheese. The pretzel crust is wheat-based and often handled with the other doughs; therefore, this version contains gluten and is not safe for celiacs.
Pepperoni (Classic): Classic pepperoni, tomato sauce, and mozzarella on Little Caesars’ standard wheat pizza dough. The traditional crust is made from enriched wheat flour, so this pizza contains gluten and should be avoided by people with celiac disease.
Cheese (Classic): Simple tomato sauce and mozzarella on the classic Little Caesars crust. The standard dough is wheat-based and baked in shared ovens, so this straightforward cheese pizza contains gluten and is unsafe for strict gluten-free needs.
Italian Sausage (Classic): Italian sausage, sauce, and cheese over Little Caesars’ classic wheat crust. The crust contains wheat, and some sausages may use binders, which makes this item unsafe for people with celiac disease.
Seasoned Beef (Classic): Seasoned beef and cheese on Little Caesars’ wheat-based classic dough. While the meat topping may be low-risk, the wheat crust and shared prep make this pizza unsafe for celiac diners.
Pepperoni (Detroit-Style Deep Dish): Square, pan-baked Detroit-style pie topped with pepperoni, sauce, and cheese on a thick wheat dough. The deep-dish pan crust is made from wheat flour, so this hearty pizza contains gluten and is not safe.
Cheese (Detroit-Style Deep Dish): Thick, airy deep-dish crust layered with sauce and an abundance of cheese. Because the Detroit-style dough is wheat-based and baked in shared equipment, this dish contains gluten and is unsafe for celiacs.
Italian Sausage (Detroit-Style Deep Dish): Sausage and cheese on a pan-baked Detroit deep-dish crust made from wheat flour. The substantial wheat dough and shared ovens make this entrée unsafe for anyone requiring strict gluten avoidance.
Seasoned Beef (Detroit-Style Deep Dish): Seasoned beef combined with cheese on a Detroit-style wheat crust baked in a pan. The dough contains wheat, and cross-contact is likely, which means this deep-dish option is unsafe for celiacs.
Ultimate Supreme (Detroit-Style Deep Dish): Loaded supreme toppings arranged over a thick Detroit-style wheat crust. The dough contains gluten, and the pan-baked preparation in shared ovens creates cross-contact risk for those with celiac disease.
3 Meat Treat (Detroit-Style Deep Dish): Three-meat combination baked on a hearty Detroit-style wheat crust. The thick wheat dough and processed meats increase gluten exposure, making this deep-dish pizza unsafe for gluten-free diners.
Hula Hawaiian (Detroit-Style Deep Dish): Ham and pineapple atop a pan-baked Detroit-style wheat crust. Even though the toppings are naturally gluten-free by ingredient, the wheat crust and shared equipment make this unsafe for celiacs.
Veggie (Detroit-Style Deep Dish): A variety of vegetables and cheese on a thick Detroit-style wheat crust. The vegetables are typically safe by ingredient, but the wheat-based dough and shared prep render this unsuitable for strict gluten avoidance.
5 Meat Feast (Detroit-Style Deep Dish): Five processed meats piled on a pan-baked Detroit dough made from wheat flour. This pie has multiple processed proteins and a wheat crust, resulting in clear gluten exposure for celiac diners.
Pepperoni (Thin Crust): Thin, crisp wheat-based dough topped with sauce, cheese, and pepperoni. Although thinner, this crust still contains wheat and is baked alongside other doughs, so it is unsafe for people with celiac disease.
Cheese (Thin Crust): Thin-crust cheese pizza with tomato sauce and mozzarella on a wheat-based dough. The thin crust remains a wheat product and is not safe for strict gluten-free diets due to the crust and shared prep.
Alas, it looks like a huge chunk of Little Caesars’ menu is off-limits if you’re highly sensitive to gluten, so maybe it’s time Little Caesars considers adding gluten-free crusts to its menu. 🌾
Toppings
Whether you’re building your own pizza or if you want to customize an existing one, you can find a vast selection of toppings at Little Caesars, and nearly every topping is wheat-free! 🥓
❌ Base Pizza
⚠️ Pepperoni
⚠️ Bacon
⚠️ Seasoned Beef
⚠️ Italian Sausage
⚠️ Smoky Ham
⚠️ Green Peppers
⚠️ Onions
⚠️ Mushrooms (Canned)
⚠️ Mushrooms (Fresh)
⚠️ Black Olives
⚠️ Jalapeño Peppers
⚠️ Mild Banana Peppers
⚠️ Pineapple
⚠️ Extra Cheese
⚠️ Fresh Mozzarella
Let’s break these pizza toppings apart and figure out what each of them is made of:
Base Pizza: The base is Little Caesars’ standard pizza dough made from enriched wheat flour and water, formed and baked into the crust. This dough contains gluten and is unsafe for people with celiac disease, even before any toppings are added.
Pepperoni: Cured, sliced pork or pork-and-beef sausage seasoned with spices and used as a pizza topping. Pepperoni is generally gluten-free by ingredient, yet processed meats can include fillers, so confirm the ingredient list if you require absolute certainty.
Bacon: Smoked, sliced pork bacon, crisped or chopped before topping the pizza. Bacon is typically gluten-free, but watch for sweet glazes or seasoning blends that sometimes contain hidden wheat-based ingredients at certain locations.
Seasoned Beef: Pre-cooked ground beef seasoned with a spice blend and scattered over the pizza. Ground beef itself is gluten-free, but seasoning mixes can contain wheat as a filler, so check the seasoning components if you have severe sensitivity.
Italian Sausage: Crumbled or sliced Italian-style sausage seasoned with fennel and garlic. Most Italian sausages are gluten-free by ingredient, yet some manufacturers use binders or flavor carriers containing wheat, so verify the product label when possible.
Smoky Ham: Sliced, smoked ham used as a topping or under the cheese. Ham is naturally gluten-free in most cases, though sweet glazes or injected flavors may include wheat-derived ingredients, so ask about any finishing sauces.
Green Peppers: Fresh green bell pepper strips added for crunch and brightness. Peppers are naturally gluten-free and safe by ingredient; however, ensure they have not been tossed in any wheat-containing marinades or seasoning mixes.
Onions: Sliced raw or cooked onions that add sweetness and texture. Onions are gluten-free by nature, and when used plain, they are one of the lowest-risk toppings for celiac diners, provided utensils are clean.
Mushrooms (Canned): Canned mushrooms are used as a convenient topping, already prepped and preserved. Canned mushrooms are usually gluten-free by ingredient, but check the canning liquid or any seasoning for hidden additives if you need to be strict.
Mushrooms (Fresh): Fresh sliced mushrooms added raw or sautéed before topping. Fresh mushrooms are gluten-free, and they are a very safe choice when requested plain and handled with clean utensils away from breaded items.
Black Olives: Sliced canned or jarred black olives, salty and briny. Olives are naturally gluten-free by ingredient and are a reliable, low-risk topping so long as the jars or serving utensils haven’t been contaminated.
Jalapeño Peppers: Fresh or pickled jalapeños for heat. Jalapeños are gluten-free by ingredient; if pickled, confirm the brine contains no wheat-derived additives and ask for fresh utensils to avoid cross-contact.
Mild Banana Peppers: Pickled banana pepper rings that add tangy sweetness. These are typically gluten-free, but again, verify the pickling solution and ask staff to use clean scoops if you are highly sensitive.
Pineapple: Canned or fresh pineapple chunks added for a sweet contrast. Pineapple is gluten-free by ingredient, though canned syrups or packing liquids should be checked for additives if you require absolute assurance.
Extra Cheese: Additional shredded or melted mozzarella layered over the pie. Cheese itself is usually gluten-free, but pre-shredded blends can include anti-caking agents, so confirm the product if you need stringent control.
Fresh Mozzarella: Sliced fresh mozzarella added after or before baking for a creamier texture. Fresh mozzarella is gluten-free by ingredient and is a safe, high-quality cheese option when prepared without contaminated utensils.
Unfortunately, there is one pretty big caveat: every topping here is applied to a wheat-based pizza dough and crust by default, with no gluten-friendly alternatives available. 🍅🧀🍖🥩
Sides
To complement your pizza, Little Caesars’ sides menu is a mix of cheese breads, savory puffs, and sweet bakery goods, but sadly, most of them rely on wheat dough or a cookie base. 🍪
❌ Pepperoni Crazy Puffs
❌ 4 Cheese Crazy Puffs
❌ Crazy Combo
❌ Crazy Bread
✅ Crazy Sauce
❌ Italian Cheese Bread
❌ Pepperoni Cheese Bread
❌ Zesty Cheese Bread
❌ Stuffed Crazy Bread
❌ Cookie Dough Brownie made with M&M’s
❌ MINIS Chocolate Candies
❌ Cookie Dough Brownie made with TWIX
❌ Cookie Bar Pieces
❌ Little Caesars Cookies
Let’s take a closer look at what these sides are made of, and check out why they’re unsafe:
Pepperoni Crazy Puffs: Bite-size pockets of enriched wheat dough filled with mozzarella and pepperoni, and then baked. The dough and any breading contain gluten, so this is unsafe for celiacs and anyone avoiding wheat.
4 Cheese Crazy Puffs: Small stuffed dough pockets filled with a blend of mozzarella, provolone, cheddar, and Parmesan, then baked. The pastry uses enriched wheat flour, which makes this item unsafe for those with celiac disease.
Crazy Combo: A platter-style assortment featuring Crazy Bread, Crazy Puffs, and dipping sauce, all of which are built around wheat dough products. Because the combo mixes multiple wheat-based items, it is unsafe for gluten-free diners.
Crazy Bread: Strips of soft, wheat-based dough brushed with garlic butter and topped with Parmesan and seasonings. The base is traditional pizza dough, so this bread contains gluten and should be avoided by celiacs.
Crazy Sauce: Tomato-based dipping sauce seasoned with herbs and garlic. Little Caesars does not flag this sauce for wheat in their allergen guide, making it a lower-risk condiment by ingredient, though cross-contact is still possible.
Italian Cheese Bread: Thick slices of wheat dough layered with Italian cheeses and herbs, then baked. The bread is made from enriched flour, so it contains gluten and is not safe for strict gluten-free diets.
Pepperoni Cheese Bread: Wheat dough topped with cheese and pepperoni and baked until melty. The crust and any dough components contain gluten, so this savory bread is unsafe for celiacs.
Zesty Cheese Bread: Wheat-based bread brushed with zesty seasoned butter and covered in cheese. Because the product is built on enriched wheat dough, it contains gluten and should be avoided by those with celiac disease.
Stuffed Crazy Bread: A larger, filled bread item where wheat dough is stuffed with cheese or meat fillings. The stuffing does not remove the wheat in the dough, so this is unsafe for anyone requiring a gluten-free meal.
Cookie Dough Brownie made with M&M’s: A baked bar combining wheat-based cookie dough and brownie batter with M&M pieces. Both the cookie and brownie components contain wheat flour, so this dessert is unsafe for celiacs.
MINIS Chocolate Candies: Small packaged chocolate pieces that, as per Little Caesars’ allergen guide, include wheat-containing ingredients or are handled in ways that introduce gluten risk. So, avoid this if you must be strictly gluten-free.
Cookie Dough Brownie made with TWIX: A brownie-cookie hybrid that includes wheat flour and TWIX candy pieces. The wheat in the cookie/brownie base makes this item unsafe for anyone with celiac disease.
Cookie Bar Pieces: Bite-sized cookie bar fragments made from wheat flour and baked goods. The key ingredient is wheat, so these bar pieces are not safe for strict gluten avoidance.
Little Caesars Cookies: Traditional bakery-style cookies made from wheat flour, sugar, and fat. These cookies contain gluten and are unsafe for people with celiac disease.
Given their heavy reliance on enriched wheat dough or cookie/brownie bases, most of these sides are a no-go if you’re a celiac, so you’ll have to look elsewhere in their menu. 🎂🍰🧁
Wings & Dips
Finally, some good news! Little Caesars’ wings and dipping sauces are some of the safer ones on their menu for anyone trying to avoid gluten, so if you’re a celiac, look no further! 🍗🔥
✅ Oven Roasted
✅ Buffalo
✅ BBQ
✅ Garlic Parmesan
✅ Cheezy Jalapeño Dip
✅ Ranch Dip
✅ Buffalo Ranch Dip
✅ Butter Garlic Flavor Dip
✅ Cheddar Cheese Sauce Dip
Just so we’re 100% sure these are safe, let’s break them apart and see what they’re made of:
Oven Roasted: Bone-in or boneless chicken wings seasoned and roasted until the skin is crisp. According to Little Caesars’ allergen guide, the basic preparation does not contain wheat, but requests separate handling to reduce cross-contact with breaded items.
Buffalo: Wings tossed in a cayenne-forward hot sauce with vinegar and butter. The sauce is listed as wheat-free by the allergen guide, so the item is safe by ingredient, yet shared tongs and fry stations can still pose contamination risks.
BBQ: Wings finished in a sweet-savory barbecue glaze made from tomato, sugar, and spices. Little Caesars does not list wheat in this sauce, so it is gluten-free by recipe, but confirm with staff about any thickening agents if you have extreme sensitivity.
Garlic Parmesan: Wings tossed with garlic butter and grated Parmesan cheese. The core ingredients are wheat-free according to the allergen guide, though it’s wise to check that any pre-mixed seasonings do not contain hidden fillers if you need absolute certainty.
Cheezy Jalapeño Dip: A creamy, spicy cheese dip blended with jalapeño for heat. The dip is not flagged for wheat in Little Caesars’ allergen guide, and it’s generally safe by ingredient, but ask staff to serve it in a clean container to avoid cross-contact.
Ranch Dip: Classic buttermilk-style ranch dressing used for dipping. Per the allergen guide, ranch does not contain wheat ingredients. For peace of mind, request a fresh ramekin and fresh gloves to prevent any trace contamination from nearby baked items.
Buffalo Ranch Dip: A blended dip that combines Buffalo hot sauce with creamy ranch. The listed ingredients do not include wheat, so this dip is safe by recipe, yet shared ladles and prep surfaces still create a minor cross-contact risk.
Butter Garlic Flavor Dip: A buttery, garlicky dipping sauce for breads or wings. Little Caesars does not flag it for wheat, and it is typically safe by ingredient, though always ask that staff use a clean spoon and container when serving your dip.
Cheddar Cheese Sauce Dip: Smooth, melted cheddar sauce intended for dipping. The allergen guide lists it as free from wheat, so it is safe by ingredient. Still, confirm with staff that the sauce and ladle have not been used with breaded or wheat-based items before serving.
That said, while Little Caesars’ allergen guide doesn’t flag these for wheat and gluten, ask for extra precautions from the staff, as shared prep areas can introduce cross-contact risks. 🌶️
Beverages
Little Caesars’ drinks menu is predictably rather safe, as most fountain, bottled, and canned drinks are naturally free of wheat and gluten, making them pretty safe for celiacs. 🥤🍹🍸
✅ Mountain Dew Mango Rush
✅ Pepsi
✅ Starry
✅ Lipton Brisk with Lemon
✅ Mountain Dew
✅ Diet Pepsi
✅ AQUAFINA
✅ Rockstar Energy
Let’s take a closer look at what each of these beverages is made of and see if they’re safe:
Mountain Dew Mango Rush: A citrus-forward, mango-flavored soda using syrup and carbonated water. The syrup contains no wheat ingredients, making it gluten-free by recipe. For extra safety, ask staff to wipe the fountain nozzle before pouring.
Pepsi: Classic cola made from cola syrup and carbonated water. The syrup does not include wheat or gluten ingredients, so Pepsi is gluten-free by ingredient. If dispensed from a fountain, request a clean nozzle or sealed bottle to reduce cross-contact risk.
Starry: Lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage. Starry’s formulation contains no wheat or gluten components and is safe by ingredient. When using shared fountains, ask for a fresh pour or a bottled option if you are highly sensitive to cross-contamination.
Lipton Brisk with Lemon: Brewed tea blended with lemon flavor and syrup. The tea base and lemon syrup are gluten-free by ingredient, but verify that there are no pastry garnishes and request a clean dispenser for minimal cross-contact risk.
Mountain Dew: High-citrus cola-style soda crafted from syrup and carbonated water. Mountain Dew contains no wheat or gluten ingredients per standard formulations, making it safe by ingredient and recipe. For peace of mind, ask the server to wipe the fountain nozzle first.
Diet Pepsi: Zero-calorie cola using diet syrup and carbonation. Like its regular counterpart, Diet Pepsi is free from wheat and gluten ingredients by recipe. If you’re concerned about dispenser hygiene, request a bottled version or a fresh pour from staff.
AQUAFINA: Factory-sealed bottled water. AQUAFINA is effectively zero-risk for gluten cross-contact when sealed, making it one of the safest beverage choices at Little Caesars for celiacs and people with severe gluten intolerance.
Rockstar Energy: Caffeinated energy drink in bottled or canned form. Rockstar’s ingredients contain no wheat or gluten by recipe, and factory-sealed cans or bottles pose minimal cross-contact risk, so this is a safe beverage choice by ingredient.
Nonetheless, to be extra sure, ask staff about shared dispensers or ask for a fresh pour when possible, or maybe even order from sealed bottles and cans if you’re especially sensitive. 🧃
To Sum Up
If you’re hoping that Little Caesars could somehow set itself apart from all other pizza places, then you’re sadly mistaken, at least when it comes to being gluten-free. 🧀🍅🥓
While I’ve heard that Little Caesars has lately offered gluten-free make-your-own pizza kits, until I see their actual menus reflect that, it’s going to be hard for me to recommend them.
With a sea of mouthwatering toppings, which also happen to be naturally wheat-free, not a single one could be made safe owing to the wheat-based doughs and crusts underneath. 🍕
Since Little Caesars doesn’t offer any gluten-friendly pizza crusts and doughs as an option, it basically renders every single pizza on their menu unsafe if you’re highly gluten intolerant.
It doesn’t get much better once you look past their pizzas, either, as pretty much their entire sides menu relies on wheat, leaving you with just their chicken wings and dipping sauces.
Wings, a dip, and a drink on the side; these are pretty much the only safe options here, so if you’re a fellow celiac like me, you might be better off avoiding Little Caesars completely!
In the meantime, if you want recommendations on other restaurants with plenty of gluten-free items, make sure to stay tuned to us here at Great Without Gluten for even more celiac-friendly and gluten-free eating out guides! ✍📝
And, while you’re here, you might also want to check out my other menu guides and some tasty gluten‑free recipes!
If you’re craving other fast-food or casual dining chains and gourmet meals, do check out my other celiacs-friendly, gluten-free dining out guides to PF Chang’s, First Watch, Potbelly, Red Lobster, Yard House, LongHorn, Pei Wei, Wendy’s, Cheddar’s, Bob Evans, BJ’s, Maggiano’s, Carrabba’s, MOD Pizza, and more! 🍔🍟🍗
Stay safe and gluten‑aware, my celiac friends! 💖🥗
Frequently Asked Questions
As I was working on this Little Caesars gluten-free menu guide, I came across a few intriguing questions floating on social media and community forums, so here’s what I think of them:
Is Little Caesars gluten-free?
No. Little Caesars is not a gluten-free restaurant, and most of their pizzas, crusts, breads, and desserts contain wheat. Otherwise, only a few non-bakery items, like their chicken wings and dipping sauces, are free of wheat by ingredient, but cross-contamination risks remain high.
What Little Caesars menu items are gluten-free?
According to Little Caesars’ allergen guide, most of the pizza crusts, bread, and dessert items here contain wheat. The safer choices are their chicken wings, dipping sauces, and drinks. Still, remember that shared prep stations and cookware can introduce cross-contamination.
Can a person with celiac disease safely eat pizza at Little Caesars?
Not safely. All of the standard pizza doughs, stuffed crusts, pretzel crusts, and most specialty pizzas contain wheat. Even if some of their toppings are naturally gluten-free, their pizzas are assembled and baked in shared environments, presenting pretty severe cross-contact risks.
Are Little Caesars’ sides and desserts gluten-free?
Most of the sides and all of the desserts at Little Caesars are wheat-based, and as such, they aren’t gluten-free, including the Crazy Bread, Crazy Puffs, cookie brownies, and other baked desserts, which all contain gluten, leaving only the wings and dips as the few safe options.
How can I reduce cross-contamination risks if I must eat at Little Caesars?
If you choose to dine or take out, start by reviewing their allergen guide. Tell staff you have celiac or a severe gluten sensitivity, and request extra precautions like fresh gloves, separate utensils, and a fresh oil/fryer, and prefer factory-sealed bottled drinks over fountain pours.
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Hi, I am Becky. I am a passionate recipe maker and having been a coeliac (celiac) for 30+ years I focus on gluten-free recipes. My blog is my online cookbook of gluten-free tasty recipes. You can follow me on X: @beckygwg
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