The Definitive MOD Pizza Gluten-Free Menu Guide For 2025
For pizza lovers who want to enjoy a safe way to build-your-own pie, our MOD Pizza gluten-free guide is here to help you avoid all that wheat and gluten.
Pizza is a celiac’s worst nightmare, and trying to find a gluten-free pie is typically way harder than just trying to find a needle in a haystack, but that’s not to say that it’s impossible. 🍕🧀
If you look hard enough, you might find pizza places that might offer a glimmer of hope. One such example would be MOD Pizza, known for its fast, customizable, build-your-own pies.
They’re a very friendly establishment if you like to modify your pizzas to the extreme, and for folks trying to avoid gluten, MOD Pizza might be a promising start if you’re craving pizza.
Some of MOD Pizza’s locations offer a gluten-friendly cauliflower crust option, and you’ll also find several naturally wheat-free toppings. In theory, you might find something safe. 🍅🥗
In practice, however, it’s a tad more complicated. MOD Pizza isn’t a gluten-free kitchen, with shared prep surfaces, ovens, and utensils introducing very significant cross-contact concerns.
This means you’ll have to order carefully and communicate any gluten sensitivity to the staff, but worry not, as our MOD Pizza gluten-free guide is here to make sure you’re able to dine safely!
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Disclaimer
Once again, I should stress that while MOD Pizza does technically have a few gluten-friendly crusts, toppings, and sauces, they do not operate a dedicated gluten-free kitchen. 👉🚫🌾
With that in mind, even if an item is marked “gluten-friendly” or is made with gluten-friendly crusts, cross-contact with wheat-containing items or trace gluten can occur during prep. 🥪
So, do approach with caution, given that MOD Pizza’s kitchens rely on shared cookware, prep areas, utensils, ovens, fryers, and more, further increasing the cross-contamination risks. ❗
If you’re a celiac or if you have a very severe gluten sensitivity, it’s safest to treat MOD Pizza’s “gluten-friendly” options more like “gluten-sensitive” rather than guaranteed gluten-free. ⚠️
Plus, it doesn’t look like MOD Pizza tests their menu items to meet the FDA’s super strict <20 ppm threshold for a specific food or drink item to be classed and labelled “gluten-free”, too.
In fact, on MOD Pizza’s own FAQ page, here’s what they have to answer under the question, “Do you have gluten-friendly options?”, so bear this in mind before you make your order:
We offer a gluten-friendly and cauliflower crust option. Since we prepare our food on one serving line, we cannot guarantee that any of our menu items are free of allergens or gluten, and none of our crust options are recommended for those with a gluten sensitivity.
With that said, it’d also help to inform the staff that you have celiac disease and ask for any extra precautions, such as using fresh gloves, clean utensils, and a wiped-down prep area.
MOD Pizza Allergen Policy (Gluten-Free)
But hey, at least MOD Pizza makes it pretty easy for you to filter out their menu for all the menu items you can’t safely order, and it starts by heading over to the official MOD Pizza site. 🌐
Once you’re on the homepage, scroll all the way down, and click or tap on the two links here that say “Allergen Info” and “Nutrition”. The former is what we really want for now. 🚫🌾
But, if you’re curious about what you’re consuming and you’d like a breakdown of all the key nutrition data inside each item, the Nutrition Information page might have something useful.
It includes a detailed rundown of what calories, total fat, cholesterol, carbs, sodium, protein, sugar, fiber, and more are inside every single MOD Pizza menu item, topping, and sauce, too.
For now, though, what we really want is what’s on MOD Pizza’s Allergen Information page, and this is where we’ll find the following info to help you decide what to avoid ordering:
- A highly detailed ingredients list is attached to every single menu item at MOD Pizza, and that should give you an alternative means of filtering out what you can’t order, like avoiding any menu item that’s made with “enriched wheat flour”, “malted barley flour”, and more.
- Meanwhile, there’s also a pretty simple list of all the key allergens identified by the FDA that might be included in each MOD Pizza menu item. As a celiac, all you need to do now is avoid every item here that’s marked as 🔴 containing allergens under the “Wheat / Gluten” tab.
- Additionally, there’s a reminder by MOD Pizza of the cross-contamination risks that you may encounter: “Since we prepare our food on one serving line, we cannot guarantee that any of our menu items are free of allergens or gluten, and none of our crust options are recommended for those with a gluten sensitivity.”
Pizzas & Crusts
Of course, MOD Pizza is best known for its mouthwatering pies, which can be customized and modified to your heart’s content. However, do approach with an abundance of caution.
MOD Pizza’s default crust is wheat-based, so every pizza here is risky by default, and while it could be swapped out with gluten-friendly crusts, cross-contamination risks remain high. 🍕
⚠️ Unlimited Toppings
⚠️ One Topping
⚠️ Cheese (The Maddy)
⚠️ Mad Dog
⚠️ Tristan
⚠️ Dominic
⚠️ Lucy Sunshine
⚠️ Jasper
⚠️ Dillon James
⚠️ Calexico
⚠️ Caspian
❌ Crust – Original
⚠️ Crust – Gluten-Friendly
⚠️ Crust – Cauliflower Crust
Let’s take a closer look at these pizza and crust options to see what they’re made of:
Unlimited Toppings: This is your build-your-own pie with any combination of sauces, cheeses, and toppings. Because the base crust is wheat by default, this option is only as safe as the crust. If you choose the gluten-friendly or cauliflower crust, you should still ask staff to follow extra precautions, as the pizza will be assembled and baked in a shared space.
One Topping: A very simple, straightforward pizza with a single topping of your choice. Although simpler orders reduce the number of potential problem ingredients, the standard crust is wheat. For a lower risk, choose a gluten-friendly crust, just like we mentioned earlier, and stick to plainly cooked, naturally wheat-free toppings and sauces.
Cheese (The Maddy): This classic cheese pizza is just sauce and lots of mozzarella. Recipe-wise, it’s the least complicated pie, yet it’s made on a wheat crust by default. Switching to a gluten-friendly crust helps, but you still need to request careful assembly and clean tools to avoid cross-contamination risks.
Mad Dog: Mad Dog is a meat-forward pizza often topped with spicy sausage, pepperoni, and possibly other cured meats. Because the crust is normally wheat, this pizza is risky without careful modification. Choose a gluten-friendly crust and confirm that the meats are free of wheat-containing additives.
Tristan: Tristan typically pairs salami, roasted red peppers, and fontina or mozzarella. Even though the toppings are mostly naturally wheat-free, the standard crust contains wheat, and some cured meats can carry cross-contact risks. So, make sure to use the gluten-friendly crust and request careful prep.
Dominic: Dominic often features Italian sausage, meatballs, and robust cheeses. Meatballs might contain breadcrumbs, so this pizza frequently introduces wheat beyond the crust. Avoid the default version if you must be strict about gluten, and check that the meats and toppings don’t contain any hidden gluten.
Lucy Sunshine: Lucy Sunshine usually includes garlic, roasted garlic, ricotta, and lemon. The toppings themselves are generally gluten-free, but the wheat crust creates the main hazard. Choose a gluten-friendly crust and ask the staff to confirm that there are no wheat-containing finishing ingredients.
Jasper: Jasper is a specialty pie with bold cheeses and toppings. Because specialty pizzas may use proprietary sauces or finishing garnishes, the safest approach is to assume that wheat is present unless you order it on a gluten-friendly crust, and verify that each topping doesn’t include trace gluten.
Dillon James: This pizza often combines chicken, barbecue, or buffalo-style sauces, and cheese. Sauces sometimes contain hidden thickeners, so you should confirm the sauce ingredients with the staff, and be sure to choose a gluten-friendly crust if you want to further reduce any risk of cross-contamination.
Calexico: Calexico typically has spicy chicken, hot sauce, and a drizzle finish. While the protein and peppers are often safe by ingredient, the default crust is wheat, and the spicy sauces may include additives. If you’re a celiac, make sure to order this with a gluten-friendly crust and ask for confirmation on the sauce.
Caspian: Caspian includes roasted eggplant or Mediterranean-style toppings on a cheesy base. These toppings can be wheat-free by ingredient, but the standard wheat crust is the main problem here once again. Consider the cauliflower or gluten-friendly crust, and request careful handling.
Crust – Original: This is MOD Pizza’s standard wheat-based dough. It contains gluten and is not safe for anyone with celiac disease or for folks who need to maintain strict gluten avoidance.
Crust – Gluten-Friendly: This crust is made from a wheat-free recipe. However, this crust is then prepared, topped, and baked in the same kitchen and ovens as wheat crusts, so cross-contact is likely. If you are okay with moderate risk, request this crust and insist on extra precautions like fresh gloves and a clean peel.
Crust – Cauliflower Crust: Cauliflower crust is a wheat-free alternative made from cauliflower and binding ingredients. Some locations offer it as a gluten-friendly choice. However, be aware that cauliflower crusts are baked in shared ovens and may be handled on the same surfaces as wheat crusts, so ask staff to take the same cross-contact precautions.
Overall, MOD Pizza’s signature pies are a risky bet if you’re a celiac, even if you swap out the crusts to something gluten-friendly, as cross-contamination risks here are quite high. 🧀🍅
Sauces & Finishing Sauces
Before and after, the only thing to binds a nice pizza together is a good sauce, and MOD Pizza has a ton of delicious sauces. Best of all, none of these sauces contains wheat or gluten. 🍲
✅ Sweet BBQ Sauce
✅ Garlic Rub
✅ Extra Virgin Olive Oil
✅ Garlic Pesto
✅ Signature Tomato Sauce
✅ Spicy Calabrian Chili Tomato Sauce
✅ Creamy Alfredo Sauce
✅ Balsamic Fig Glaze
✅ Sweet BBQ Swirl
✅ Hot Buffalo Sauce
✅ Mike’s Hot Honey
✅ Garlic Pesto Drizzle
✅ Tomato Sauce Dollops
✅ Sriracha Ranch
Let’s take a closer peek at each of these sauces to figure out if they’re truly celiac-safe:
Sweet BBQ Sauce: A tangy-sweet barbecue sauce used as a topping or drizzle. MOD Pizza’s allergen guide shows that it contains no wheat, but make sure to ask staff to avoid using the same utensils that touched breaded items to reduce cross-contact risk.
Garlic Rub: A dry or wet garlic seasoning that’s applied to crusts or finished pies. It’s gluten-free by ingredient per MOD Pizza’s allergen guide and is a low-risk choice, though request a clean shaker or spoon if you’re especially sensitive to cross-contamination.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Straight olive oil used for finishing or dipping. This is naturally gluten-free by ingredient and one of the lowest-risk finishing options, but double-check that the olive oil container or pour spout is clean.
Garlic Pesto: Pesto made with garlic, herbs, cheese, and nuts. The recipe doesn’t include wheat according to MOD Pizza’s allergen guide, yet pesto stations are high-touch, so ask for fresh utensils and a separate prep surface to avoid cross-contact.
Signature Tomato Sauce: MOD Pizza’s classic red sauce base for pizzas. It’s also gluten-free by ingredient, though it’s often ladled from shared containers, so ask for a fresh ladle or have staff confirm clean handling.
Spicy Calabrian Chili Tomato Sauce: Tomato sauce with Calabrian chilis and spice. Ingredient-wise, it contains no wheat or gluten per the allergen guide, but spicy sauces sometimes get shared spoons, so request extra precautions if you must.
Creamy Alfredo Sauce: A dairy-forward, creamy sauce used as a finishing or base. MOD Pizza lists it as free of wheat, but be mindful of shared utensils and serving containers at the sauce station that might introduce trace gluten.
Balsamic Fig Glaze: A sweet, syrupy glaze used for finishing. It’s also gluten-free by ingredient according to MOD Pizza’s allergen guide, and because it’s typically drizzled from its own bottle, it’s relatively low risk, but still ask for a fresh pour if you’re very sensitive.
Sweet BBQ Swirl: A combined drizzle (usually BBQ mixed with another finishing). MOD Pizza marks it gluten-free, but blended or shared swirls may cross utensils with wheat-containing items, so request separate handling.
Hot Buffalo Sauce: Tangy, spicy sauce commonly used on chicken or drizzled on pies. It contains no wheat per MOD Pizza’s allergen guide. However, the shared tongs or spoons at the chicken wing station can be a cross-contact source.
Mike’s Hot Honey: A spicy honey finish popular on some MOD Pizza’s pies. This honey-based drizzle is listed as gluten-free, and because it’s usually applied from its own bottle, it’s lower risk than most. Still, confirm that the bottle hasn’t been used to touch other items.
Garlic Pesto Drizzle: A thinner pesto-style finishing sauce. Ingredient-wise, it’s free of wheat as per MOD Pizza’s allergen guide, but like the other pesto sauces here, it’s high-touch, so ask for clean utensils and separate prep when ordering.
Tomato Sauce Dollops: Small concentrated spoonful of tomato sauce added after baking. These dollops are gluten-free by ingredient, but since they’re handled manually, it’s best to ask for a fresh spoon or ladle.
Sriracha Ranch: Creamy ranch blended with sriracha spice for a spicy-creamy finish. MOD lists it as not containing wheat, though ranch dispensers and shared squeeze bottles are possible cross-contact points, so request clean handling.
With that said, while MOD Pizza’s sauces don’t technically contain any wheat or gluten, that doesn’t mean they’re immune to cross-contact risks at the squeeze bottle or prep area. 🥣
Cheese & Veggies
To complement your pies, a vast selection of cheese and veggies is available at MOD Pizza, and there’s even better news still for celiacs, as most of them are naturally free of gluten. 🧀🌽
✅ Asiago
✅ Cheddar
✅ Plant-Based Cheese
✅ Feta
✅ Gorgonzola
✅ Mozzarella
✅ Parmesan
✅ Ricotta
✅ Artichokes
✅ Arugula
✅ Banana Peppers
✅ Basil – Fresh Chopped
✅ Black Olives
✅ Broccoli – Roasted
✅ Cilantro
✅ Corn – Roasted
❌ Croutons
✅ Chickpeas
✅ Cucumbers
✅ Garlic – Roasted
✅ Greek Olives
✅ Green Bell Peppers
✅ Jalapenos
✅ Mama Lil’s Sweet Hot Peppas
✅ Mushrooms
✅ Oregano
✅ Pineapple
✅ Red Onion
✅ Red Peppers – Roasted
✅ Romaine
✅ Rosemary – Fresh Chopped
✅ Sea Salt
✅ Sea Salt & Pepper
✅ Serrano Peppers
✅ Spinach
✅ Mixed Spring Greens
✅ Vine-Ripened Tomatoes – Sliced
✅ Vine-Ripened Tomatoes – Diced
Just to make sure that these are actually 100% safe for celiacs, let’s take a closer peek:
Asiago: A hard, nutty Italian cheese. Asiago itself has no wheat and is safe by ingredient, though the shredded blends can contain anti-caking agents, so check it just to be safe.
Cheddar: Classic sharp cheese. Cheddar is gluten-free by ingredient and is a low-risk topping, but confirm that the shredded blends are safe if you want total peace of mind.
Plant-Based Cheese: Vegan cheese alternative. The base ingredients are typically gluten-free, but recipes vary, so check with staff for any wheat-containing stabilizers or fillers.
Feta: Crumbly, tangy cheese. Feta is naturally wheat-free and a reliable choice by ingredient, but as always, double-check with the staff, just to make doubly sure.
Gorgonzola: Blue-veined Italian cheese. Gorgonzola contains no wheat by recipe and it’s safe by ingredient and recipe, too, making it a reliably safe pick for celiacs.
Mozzarella: Mild, melty cheese used across MOD Pizza’s menu. Mozzarella is gluten-free by ingredient and is one of the most common, safe cheese choices.
Parmesan: Hard, salty grating cheese. Parmesan itself is gluten-free by ingredient, but pre-shredded mixes can include anti-caking additives, so ask the staff if needed.
Ricotta: Creamy, fresh cheese. Ricotta is gluten-free by ingredient and works well as a high-protein topping, but remember to be wary of any cross-contamination risks.
Artichokes: Marinated or roasted hearts. Artichokes are naturally wheat-free, though the packaged marinated varieties can contain unexpected stabilizers, so confirm when possible.
Arugula: Peppery tender greens. Arugula is naturally gluten-free, and it’s a safe, fresh topping.
Banana Peppers: Pickled peppers with a mild tang. These are gluten-free by ingredient, though the pickling liquid is typically safe as well.
Basil – Fresh Chopped: Fresh herb garnish. Fresh basil is gluten-free and very low risk for cross-contact.
Black Olives: Sliced canned or jarred olives. Olives are gluten-free by ingredient, and they’re a pretty safe topping.
Broccoli – Roasted: Roasted broccoli florets. Broccoli is gluten-free, but ask that they avoid tossing it in any wheat-containing sauces.
Cilantro: Fresh herb. Cilantro is naturally gluten-free and safe, but ask the staff if you’re not 100% sure.
Corn – Roasted: Roasted corn kernels. Corn is gluten-free by ingredient and a solid veggie choice, barring any potential cross-contamination.
Croutons: Toasted wheat bread pieces. Croutons contain wheat and gluten and are not safe for celiacs or anyone avoiding gluten. So, remember to ask for no croutons with your pizzas.
Chickpeas: Roasted or plain garbanzo beans. Chickpeas are gluten-free by ingredient and a good, crunchy protein alternative.
Cucumbers: Freshly sliced cucumber. Cucumbers are gluten-free and low risk, as well.
Garlic – Roasted: Roasted garlic cloves or paste. Roasted garlic is gluten-free by ingredient, but it’s often a high-touch item, so request fresh utensils.
Greek Olives: A briny olive variety. These are gluten-free, and they’re also quite safe by ingredient.
Green Bell Peppers: Raw or roasted pepper strips. Bell peppers are gluten-free, and they’re relatively safe as toppings, too.
Jalapenos: Fresh or pickled spicy peppers. Jalapenos are gluten-free by ingredient, but if they’re pickled, confirm that the brine is safe.
Mama Lil’s Sweet Hot Peppas: Pickled pepperoncini-style peppers. These are generally gluten-free by ingredient, but verify the jarred products if you are extremely sensitive.
Mushrooms: Fresh or roasted mushrooms. Mushrooms are gluten-free by ingredient and safe, though pre-marinated mushrooms could include additives, so check if needed.
Oregano: Dried herb seasoning. Oregano is gluten-free and a safe seasoning choice, but it’s always a good idea to be vigilant of any cross-contamination.
Pineapple: Fresh or canned pineapple chunks. Pineapple is gluten-free by ingredient and a low-risk topping, as well.
Red Onion: Raw sliced onion. Red onion is gluten-free and safe, though it doesn’t hurt to be extra cautious for any trace gluten exposure.
Red Peppers – Roasted: Roasted red bell peppers. Roasted peppers are gluten-free by ingredient, but confirm that no sauces were added.
Romaine: Crisp salad green. Romaine is gluten-free and a safe green for salads or finishing.
Rosemary – Fresh Chopped: Fresh aromatic herb. Rosemary is gluten-free and safe.
Sea Salt: Simple finishing salt. Sea salt is gluten-free, and it’s also one of the safest finishes.
Sea Salt & Pepper: Basic seasoning blend. Salt and pepper are gluten-free and very low risk.
Serrano Peppers: Hot fresh peppers. Serrano peppers are gluten-free by ingredient, but handle with care to avoid cross-contact with breaded items.
Spinach: Fresh or wilted spinach. Spinach is gluten-free and a great nutrient-rich topping.
Mixed Spring Greens: Salad mix. Greens are gluten-free by ingredient and safe when not tossed with croutons or contaminated utensils.
Vine-Ripened Tomatoes – Sliced: Fresh tomato slices. Tomatoes are gluten-free and safe by ingredient.
Vine-Ripened Tomatoes – Diced: Diced fresh tomatoes. Diced tomatoes are gluten-free and low risk, too.
While most of these fresh toppings are naturally free of gluten, remember to be wary of any cross-contamination that might introduce wheat into the mix, as well as the croutons. 🍄
Meats
Meanwhile, MOD Pizza’s protein lineup gives you lots of ways to load up a pie, and while the meats here don’t contain any wheat and gluten ingredients, always be extra careful. 🥓🥩
✅ Anchovies
✅ Crispy Bacon
✅ Canadian Bacon
✅ Egg – Scrambled
✅ Grilled Chicken
✅ Seasoned Ground Beef
✅ Mild Italian Sausage
✅ Pepperoni
✅ Salami
✅ Spicy Chicken Sausage
✅ Plant-Based Italian Sausage
To figure out if these proteins are truly safe for celiacs, let’s see what each of them is made of:
Anchovies: Salt-cured anchovy fillets. Anchovies are pure fish preserved in salt and oil, so they are gluten-free by ingredient. Still, verify that the jarred product contains no added wheat-based flavorings.
Crispy Bacon: Sliced, smoked bacon crisped for texture. Bacon is typically gluten-free by ingredient, but if your MOD Pizza location finishes the bacon with glaze or seasoning, double-check for any wheat-containing additives.
Canadian Bacon: Lean, smoked pork loin slices. Canadian bacon is a simple cured meat and is gluten-free by ingredient, although confirm with staff if any sweet glazes are used, which may introduce trace gluten into the mix.
Egg – Scrambled: Cooked scrambled eggs used as a topping. Eggs are naturally gluten-free, though occasionally liquid egg products or pre-seasoned mixes contain additives, so ask if the eggs are seasoned or mixed with anything.
Grilled Chicken: Plain grilled chicken breast or chunks. Grilled chicken is gluten-free by ingredient when prepared simply; however, be sure that it’s not marinated in a sauce that contains wheat or cooked on a surface used for breaded proteins.
Seasoned Ground Beef: Cooked ground beef with seasoning. Ground beef is gluten-free by ingredient, but some seasoning blends can contain wheat as a filler, so confirm the seasoning list if you need strict gluten avoidance.
Mild Italian Sausage: Pork sausage with mild Italian spices. The sausage itself is listed as gluten-free by MOD Pizza, but processed sausages sometimes use binders, so ask to confirm there are no wheat-containing binders.
Pepperoni: Cured, sliced spicy pork or pork-and-beef. Pepperoni is generally gluten-free by ingredient, yet processed meats can carry unexpected additives, so check if you’re extremely sensitive to wheat and gluten ingredients.
Salami: Cured dry salami slices. Salami is typically gluten-free by recipe, and it’s a relatively safe deli-style topping, unless a particular variety has added flavor carriers containing wheat.
Spicy Chicken Sausage: Chicken-based sausage with spicy seasoning. MOD Pizza marks this as gluten-free, but once again, verify seasoning blends and fillers with staff if you require strict avoidance.
Plant-Based Italian Sausage: Vegan sausage alternative made from plant proteins. Plant-based proteins are usually gluten-free, yet recipes vary, and some contain even wheat-based binding agents, so double-check the ingredient panel at the location.
Remember that cross-contamination remains a high priority, so watch out for hidden gluten that might be hiding out in the seasonings, marinades, and shared tongs or scoops. 🍖🍗
Salad & Salad Dressings
While MOD Pizza might be known for its pies, they do have a hearty selection of salads to add as a side dish, giving you a lighter way to enjoy their toppings without a crust. 🥗🍲
✅ Unlimited Toppings
✅ Caesar
✅ Garden
✅ Greek
✅ Italian Chop
✅ Balsamic Vinaigrette (Dressing)
✅ Caesar (Dressing)
✅ Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Dressing)
✅ Italian (Dressing)
✅ Lemon Vinaigrette (Dressing)
✅ Ranch (Dressing)
✅ Red Wine Vinegar (Dressing)
✅ Greek Vinaigrette (Dressing)
✅ Sherry Dijon Vinaigrette (Dressing)
✅ Zesty Tomato Vinaigrette (Dressing)
Just to be sure, let’s take a closer look at how each of these salads is made and prepped:
Unlimited Toppings: Build-your-own salad with any combination of lettuces, veggies, cheeses, proteins, and dressings. Because each topping is usually gluten-free, this is a flexible and safe choice by ingredient. However, avoid adding croutons and request separate handling for proteins that were next to breaded items.
Caesar: Classic romaine with grated cheese and Caesar dressing. MOD Pizza marks the Caesar salad and dressing as wheat-free by ingredient. Still, ask for no croutons and have the dressing served on the side to reduce cross-contact risk.
Garden: Mixed greens with fresh vegetables and your choice of dressing. This is a simple, low-risk salad by recipe and ingredients. To be extra safe, request that veggies and utensils be handled separately from breaded items.
Greek: Mixed greens with feta, olives, and Mediterranean toppings. The ingredients are gluten-free by ingredient. Watch out for any added crunchy toppings or seasoned proteins that might include wheat-containing seasonings.
Italian Chop: Chopped salad with Italian-style toppings such as salami, cheeses, and some vegetables on the side. The basic components are gluten-free according to MOD Pizza’s allergen guide, but verify that any cured meats or add-ons do not include wheat-based fillers.
Balsamic Vinaigrette (Dressing): A vinegar-and-oil-based dressing. This dressing uses no wheat ingredients according to MOD Pizza, so it’s safe by recipe and ingredients. Ask for it on the side if you want to be cautious about shared ladles.
Caesar (Dressing): Creamy, anchovy-forward dressing used on Caesar salads. MOD Pizza also lists this dressing as wheat-free by ingredient. Request it on the side and keep it away from croutons and breaded items if you’re not 100% sure.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Dressing): Plain olive oil, typically used as a light dressing. This is also naturally gluten-free, and it’s one of the safest dressing choices here.
Italian (Dressing): Herb-and-vinegar-based dressing. MOD Pizza lists it as gluten-free by ingredient. Again, ask for side service if you want to eliminate spoon/ladle cross-contact.
Lemon Vinaigrette (Dressing): Bright lemon-based vinaigrette. It’s safe by ingredient as per MOD Pizza’s allergen guide. But use it on the side to avoid any potential cross-contact.
Ranch (Dressing): Creamy buttermilk-based dressing. MOD Pizza marks this as wheat-free by ingredient. Confirm that any add-ins or premixed packets don’t contain wheat, as well.
Red Wine Vinegar (Dressing): Simple vinegar-based option for salads. It’s naturally gluten-free and pretty low risk by ingredient.
Greek Vinaigrette (Dressing): Olive oil and herb vinaigrette tailored for Greek salads. It’s also safe by ingredient, and good on the side if you want extra caution.
Sherry Dijon Vinaigrette (Dressing): Mustard-forward vinaigrette. It’s listed as wheat-free on MOD Pizza’s allergen guide, but still, request it separately to avoid ladle cross-contact.
Zesty Tomato Vinaigrette (Dressing): Tomato-forward vinaigrette with herbs. MOD Pizza lists this as gluten-free by ingredient. Ask for it on the side if you’re worried about shared utensils.
Now, while all of their salads and salad dressings don’t contain wheat or gluten ingredients, MOD Pizza’s build-your-own salads, croutons, and shared prep continue to present a risk.
Sides, Extras & Desserts
On the other hand, MOD Pizza’s sides and sweets are delicious, but they’re also where their very obvious wheat-baked items, dessert cookies, and glutenous cakes live, too. 🎂🍰🧁
❌ Cheesy Garlic Bread
❌ Garlic Strips
✅ Rosemary Garlic Topping
✅ Original Wings
✅ BBQ Hot Honey Wings
✅ Buffalo Wings
✅ Sri-Rancha Wings
✅ Parmesan Garlic Rosemary Wings
⚠️ Kids Meal
❌ No Name Cake
❌ Pumpkin Spice No Name Cake
❌ Mega Cookie – Chocolate Chip
Let’s double-check these sides, extras, and dessert items, just to be sure that they’re safe:
Cheesy Garlic Bread: Toasted bread topped with garlic butter and melted cheese. This is made from wheat bread, and it also contains gluten, so avoid this entirely if you must be gluten-free.
Garlic Strips: Strips of dough brushed with garlic butter (similar to breadsticks from earlier). These are wheat-based and therefore contain gluten, making them unsafe for celiacs.
Rosemary Garlic Topping: A finishing topping of rosemary and garlic used to flavor pizzas. This topping is wheat-free by ingredient, and it’s a low-risk add-on. Still, ask staff to confirm that it wasn’t mixed or stored near breaded items.
Original Wings: Classic chicken wings tossed in a sauce of your choice. By ingredient, these wings are not breaded and do not contain wheat, but shared fryers, tongs, and prep areas can introduce cross-contact. Ask for fresh gloves and separate handling if you are highly sensitive.
BBQ Hot Honey Wings: Wings finished with a sweet-spicy BBQ and honey glaze. The wings themselves are not breaded, and MOD Pizza lists the item as wheat-free by ingredient. Because sauces sometimes have hidden thickeners, double-check the sauce ingredients and ask for careful prep to reduce cross-contact.
Buffalo Wings: Crispy or roasted wings tossed in Buffalo sauce. These are generally wheat-free by recipe, but they may be prepared near breaded items. Request separate handling and a clean plate to minimize any possible cross-contact.
Sri-Rancha Wings: Wings tossed in MOD Pizza’s Sri-Rancha sauce. Ingredient-wise, this is listed as wheat-free. However, double-check the sauce ingredients and ask the staff to avoid shared utensils or fryers used for breaded foods.
Parmesan Garlic Rosemary Wings: Wings finished with parmesan, garlic, and rosemary. MOD Pizza marks this as not containing wheat ingredients. Still, request clean tongs and separate prep surfaces to reduce the chance of cross-contact.
Kids Meal: Variable kids’ plate options (often a small pizza or other kid-friendly sides). While the allergen guide didn’t flag the Kids Meal as containing wheat, many of the components (mini pizzas and breaded items) do contain gluten. Confirm which specific items are included and ask for a plain grilled option or a naturally wheat-free side if necessary.
No Name Cake: MOD Pizza’s sliceable cake dessert. This dessert item, unfortunately, contains wheat, and it’s not safe for people who need to avoid gluten.
Pumpkin Spice No Name Cake: Seasonal spiced variation of the No Name Cake. Just like the original cake, this cake contains wheat, and it’s unsafe for celiacs.
Mega Cookie – Chocolate Chip: Large baked chocolate chip cookie. Made with wheat flour and therefore contains gluten, so avoid this dessert if you require a gluten-free diet.
While some of MOD Pizza’s sides are safe, especially the chicken wings, make sure to avoid every breaded item and dessert option here, as they’re all made of wheat and gluten. 🍪
Beverages
MOD Pizza’s drinks are one of the easiest options for folks trying to avoid gluten, as the core fountain, bottled, and tea/lemonade drinks below are all gluten-free by ingredient. 🥤🍋
✅ Coca-Cola
✅ Dr. Pepper
✅ Caramelized Pear Ice Tea
✅ Vintage Lemonade
✅ Marionberry Lemonade
✅ Black Tea
To be 100% sure that these drinks are actually safe, let’s take a peek at what they’re made of:
Coca-Cola: Classic cola syrup mixed with carbonated water. The syrup contains no wheat ingredients and is gluten-free by recipe. If you’re very sensitive, ask the staff to wipe the fountain nozzle before pouring.
Dr. Pepper: Signature spiced cola syrup and soda water. This is gluten-free by ingredient, but the same shared-dispenser caution applies as above, particularly if you’re wary of any cross-contamination.
Caramelized Pear Ice Tea: Brewed iced tea flavored with caramelized pear syrup. The tea base is gluten-free, and the fruit syrup typically is too, but confirm that there are no pastry or cookie garnishes added and request a fresh pour if the nozzle is shared.
Vintage Lemonade: House lemonade made from lemon and simple syrup. Lemonade is gluten-free by ingredient. For extra caution, ask that it be poured into a clean glass away from pastry or dessert stations.
Marionberry Lemonade: Fruit-forward lemonade featuring marionberry puree or syrup. The base ingredients are gluten-free, though double-check that the fruit syrup is free of unexpected additives and that no garnished baked goods are added.
Black Tea: Brewed black tea served hot or iced. Tea leaves themselves are gluten-free. If you want hot tea and are highly sensitive, request a fresh teapot or cup and avoid any biscuit or cookie accompaniments.
That said, always be mindful of shared dispensers, spouts, or drinks stations, and ask about hygiene at these areas, or request a clean pour if you’re very wary of cross-contact. 🧃🍹
To Sum Up
Compared to a lot of pizza chains, at least MOD Pizza goes beyond the call of duty and offers celiacs like me a flicker of hope with their gluten-friendly crusts, toppings, and sauces. 🍕🥗
Alas, we’re not completely out of the woods just yet, and while it’s possible to build a pizza at MOD Pizza that doesn’t technically contain any wheat and gluten, cross-contact risks remain.
Just having the option of a cauliflower or gluten-friendly crust and the prospect of gluten-free toppings, meats, and sauces isn’t enough to change the fact that it’s not a gluten-free kitchen.
Between the shared prep stations, cookware, utensils, and ovens, there’s enough risk of cross-contamination here to make me think twice about getting a pizza at MOD Pizza! 🧀🍅🥓🍖
On top of that, their salads and sides aren’t immune to the same problems, either. But hey, if you aren’t as sensitive or are as intolerant to gluten as I am, it might still be worth a shot. 🍪
Just make sure you avoid any of their breaded extras and desserts, and as always, make sure you keep an eye open for even the slightest risk of trace gluten exposure, and you’re good!
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 eating out 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 celiac-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, and more! 🍔🍟🍗
Stay safe and gluten‑aware, my celiac friends! 💖🥗
Frequently Asked Questions
As I was working on this MOD Pizza gluten-free guide, I came across quite a few interesting questions floating around social media and forums, so I thought I’d answer them here:
Does MOD Pizza have a gluten-free crust?
Not gluten-free, no. MOD Pizza offers a gluten-friendly crust made without wheat, as well as the cauliflower crust option that’s also free of gluten by recipe. However, since all their pizzas are prepared in a shared kitchen, cross-contact with gluten-containing ingredients is possible.
Is MOD Pizza safe for celiacs?
Not entirely. While MOD Pizza’s gluten-friendly and cauliflower crusts don’t contain wheat or gluten ingredients, they’re cooked and handled alongside regular dough. This means there’s a significant cross-contamination risk, so it’s not considered safe for folks with celiac disease.
What toppings are gluten-free at MOD Pizza?
Nearly all of the toppings at MOD Pizza, including their meats, veggies, sauces, and cheeses, are gluten-free by ingredient. The only topping to avoid here is their croutons. Still, be sure to request clean gloves, a fresh prep area, and utensils for extra safety against cross-contact.
Does MOD Pizza have gluten-free desserts?
Unfortunately, no. All of MOD Pizza’s desserts, including the No Name Cake, Pumpkin Spice Cake, and Mega Cookie, contain wheat and gluten ingredients. If you’re craving something sweet, it’s best to skip dessert entirely or just bring your own gluten-free treat instead.
What’s the best way to order gluten-free at MOD Pizza?
First up, make sure you choose either the gluten-friendly crust or the cauliflower crust, stick with sauces, veggies, and meats marked as gluten-free, and ask staff to use fresh gloves and utensils. You can also ask for your pizza to be baked on clean foil to reduce cross-contact risk.
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