A Gluten-Free Guide To Ordering At Starbucks
Consider this your gluten-free cheat sheet.
Ah, Starbucks, the glorious land of Caramel Frappuccinos and brightly-colored Strawberry Açaí Refreshers. Purveyor of Pumpkin Spice Lattes and bastion of caffeine lovers. But if you're gluten-free, a menu that's sparkly and bright to others might start looking a little... grey. What can you order that won't send your stomach into a tizzy?
If you’re gluten-free, you likely know that eating or drinking out at any restaurant presents challenges. Of course, you're probably safe with black coffee and you can reliably enjoy a nice hot café au lait. But there's a lot more you can sip on too.
It's worth noting that Starbucks isn't a guaranteed gluten-free environment due to potential cross contamination with products that do contain gluten, according to a Starbucks representative. And it is possible that drinks containing gluten could be made in the same containers as yours, so be warned!
"We encourage customers to check the ingredient label before ordering to ensure their beverage doesn’t have gluten-containing ingredients," the Starbucks representative said, noting the ability to customize drinks.
While Starbucks and its sugary, addictive drinks may not seem friendly toward anyone avoiding gluten, you'll be pleasantly surprised to find a fairly wide selection of options that contain no wheat at all. Not that it's always been smooth sailing for the gluten-free crowd at Starbucks. The brand sparked outrage for discontinuing its only gluten-free breakfast sandwich back in 2018. Nevertheless, it's still possible to enjoy Starbucks while following a gluten-free diet. Here's everything you need to know.
Disclaimer: These Starbucks items are gluten-free, but things can change. If you're unsure, please ask a barista.
Gluten-Free Starbucks Coffee Drinks
Where would Starbucks be without its classic coffee? Gluten-free customers, you'll be pleased to hear that nearly all of Starbucks's java-based drinks are wheat-free and compatible with a gluten-free diet.
Whether you like to start your morning with a hot cup of Dark Roast or prefer a more deluxe option like a Nitro with Caramel Cold Foam, there are plenty of gluten-free drinks on the menu.
- Iced Coffee
- Blonde Roast
- Caffè Misto
- Starbucks® Dark Roast Coffee
- Pike Place® Roast
- Decaf Pike Place® Roast
- White Chocolate Mocha
- Clover Brewed Coffees
- Filter Coffee
- Nitro with Caramel Cold Foam
- Nitro with Cold Foam
- Cold Brew (all flavors)
- Caffè Misto
- Freshly Brewed Coffee
- Cold Brew Latte
- Nitro Cold Brew
Gluten-Free Starbucks Espresso Drinks
For those gluten-freers looking for that extra boost of caffeine, we present: all of Starbucks' gluten-free espressos. Just steer clear of the oat milk.
- Espresso (Hot or Iced)
- Flat White
- Caffè Latte (Hot or Iced
- Latte Macchiato (Hot or Iced)
- Hazelnut Macchiato
- Espresso Macchiato
- Espresso con Panna
- Cortado
- Americano
- Cappuccino (Hot or Iced)
- Honey Almondmilk Flat White
- Cinnamon Dolce Latte
- Starbucks Reserve® Latte
- Vanilla Latte
- Starbucks Reserve® Hazelnut Bianco Latte
- Espresso Macchiato
- Peru Flat Piccino
- Coconut Mocha (Hot or Iced)
- Cordusio
- Cold Foam Iced Cappuccino
- White Chocolate Mocha
- Caffè Mocca
- White Caffè Mocha
- Starbucks Reserve® Dark Chocolate Mocha
- Caramel Macchiato
- Coconut Milk Latte
- Iced Shaken Espresso
Gluten-Free Starbucks Coffee Frappuccinos
The crown jewel of Starbucks products, these cocoa-laced coffee drinks have been popular with customers since the mid-90s. We sure know the addictive power of the Frappè, and fortunately, gluten-free folk can still enjoy them. Just avoid the Java Chip Frappuccino, as the java chips contain wheat.
- Coconut Mocha Frappuccino
- Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino
- White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino
- White Mocha Frappuccino
- Mocha Frappuccino
- Café Vanilla Frappuccino
- Coffee Frappuccino
- Chocolate Frappuccino
- Caramel Frappuccino
- Vanilla Matcha Frappuccino
Gluten-Free, Non-Coffee Starbucks Frappuccinos
If you’re in the mood for a signature Starbucks drink and you'd rather get your energy kick from sugar than caffeine, you're in luck. Here is the list of gluten-free, non-coffee blended Frappés. Most of them are crème-based instead of coffee-based.
- Vanilla Bean Crème Frappuccino
- Strawberry Crème Frappuccino
- Matcha Crème Frappuccino
- Chai Crème Frappuccino
- Green Tea Crème Frappuccino
- White Chocolate Crème Frappuccino
- Hot Chocolate
- Hot Chocolate with Hazelnut
- Peppermint Hot Chocolate
- White Hot Chocolate
- Caramel Crème Frappuccino
- Chocolate Crème Frappuccino
Gluten-Free Starbucks Teas
If you're more of a tea person, or are trying to cut down on your caffeine intake, Starbucks has a pretty wide selection of teas. Most of them can be served hot or iced, and you can add custom syrups to some of the plain teas (check to see if they're gluten-free first, though). Here are all of the teas Starbucks offers for gluten-free customers.
- Royal English Breakfast Tea Latte (Hot or Iced)
- Black Tea (Hot or Iced)
- London Fog Tea Latte (Hot or Iced)
- Earl Grey Tea (Hot or Iced)
- Iced Mango Iced Tea
- Emperor’s Clouds & Mist Green Tea
- Green Tea (Hot or Iced)
- Jade Citrus Mint Brewed Green Tea
- Iced Peach Green Tea
- Iced Passion Tango Tea
- Jasmine Orange Tea (Hot or Iced)
- Spearmint Green Tea (Hot or Iced)
- Mint Majesty Herbal Tea
- Iced Black Tea Lemonade
- Peach Tranquility Herbal Tea (Hot or Iced)
- Iced Mango Black Tea Lemonade
- Iced Green Tea Lemonade
- Iced Peach Green Tea Lemonade
- Iced Passion Tango Tea Lemonade
- Chai Tea Latte (Hot or Iced)
- Matcha Tea Latte (Hot or Iced)
- Iced Matcha Lemonade
- Chai Tea (Hot or Iced)
- Mint Blend Tea (Hot or Iced)
- Chamomile Blend (Hot or Iced)
- Mint Citrus Flavored Green Tea Blend
- Iced Shaken Hibiscus Flavored Herbal Blend Lemonade
- Iced Shaken Hibiscus Flavored Herbal Blend
- Vanilla Matcha Tea Latte
Gluten-Free Starbucks Refreshers
Starbucks Refreshers—and now Frozen Refreshers—are popular for their vibrant colors and creative takes on fruit juices. While some of them do have a comparable amount of caffeine to coffee-based beverages, others don't—making them a great way to enjoy Starbucks without getting the jitters. And thankfully, most are gluten-free. Here's a full list of them.
- Very Berry Hibiscus Refresher
- Pink Drink
- Kiwi Starfruit Refresher
- Violet Drink
- Kiwi Starfruit Lemonade Refresher
- Very Berry Hibiscus Lemonade Refresher
- Dragon Drink
- Mango Dragonfruit Refresher
- Star Drink
- Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade Refresher
- Strawberry Açaí Refresher
- Strawberry Açaí Lemonade Refresher
Gluten-Free Starbucks Bakery Items
If you're looking for a little sweet something-something to go with your drink, Starbucks has a delectable selection of pastries. Unfortunately, there aren't many options for those who are strictly no-gluten. The Gluten-Free Marshmallow Dream Bar is only certified gluten-free option that's widely available.
- Marshmallow Dream Bar
- Gluten-Free Chocolate Brownie (select locations only)
Gluten-Free Bottled Starbucks Drinks
If you're a Starbucks fan, there's nothing better than getting to the fridge and seeing it fully-stocked with Starbucks Bottled Cappuccinos in literally every flavor. You don't have to miss out if you're gluten-free—these, among several other Starbucks bottled drinks, contain zero gluten.
- Ethos Bottled Water
- Evolution Fresh Defense Up
- Evolution Fresh Orange Juice
- Starbucks DoubleShot Energy+ (All Flavors except Caramel)
- Starbucks Bottled Frappuccinos (All Flavors except Caramel)
- Clover Brewed Coffee
- Coffee Traveler
- Decaf Pike Place Roast
- Pike Place Roast
- Vivanno Smoothies
- Starbucks Bottled Cold Brew Coffee
Starbucks Snacks and Foods That Are Gluten-Free
Outside of drinks and pastries, Starbucks also carries a few miscellaneous food items, some of which are gluten-free, or don't contain any added gluten. The latter isn't suited for those with celiac disease or other gluten allergies, but great for those looking to cut back.
- Dark Cherry Yogurt Parfait
- Strawberry and Blueberry Yogurt Parfait
- Greek Yogurt Parfait
- Chicken & Quinoa Protein Bowl with Black Beans and Greens (doesn’t contain any added gluten, but may not be completely gluten-free)
- Egg Bites (doesn’t contain any added gluten)
- Deluxe Fruit Blend Salad (certified gluten-free)
- Justin's Peanut Butter Cups (certified gluten-free)
- KIND Bars (all flavors certified gluten-free)
- Hippeas Chickpea Chips (certified gluten-free)
Gluten-Free Starbucks Syrups and Condiments
This is a list of common garnishes and syrups at Starbucks that are also considered gluten-free.
- Simple Syrup
- Mocha Drizzle
- Caramel Drizzle
- Caramel, Vanilla, Almond, Peach, Mango, Coconut, Peppermint, Cinnamon or Hazelnut Syrups
- Sugar-Free Caramel, Vanilla, or Hazelnut Syrups
- Strawberry Sauce
- Vanilla Sugar
- Cinnamon Powder
- Chocolate Powder
- Nutmeg Powder
- Vanilla Bean Sugar Topping
- Single Cream
- Heavy Cream
- Whipped Cream
- Whipping Cream
- Almond Dairy Alternative
- Soya Dairy Alternative
- Coconut Dairy Alternative
- Mocha Sauce
- White Chocolate Sauce
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