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IHOP Gluten-Free Menu Items (Restaurant Guide)

By Dahlia Rimmon

Updated Aug 27, 2026

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You know those mornings when you wake up craving a big, delicious breakfast but don’t feel like cooking? If you follow a gluten-free diet, finding restaurant options can sometimes feel tricky. IHOP no longer offers its gluten-friendly menu, but there are still a few options you may be able to enjoy depending on your needs. I’ve rounded them up below to make your next IHOP visit a little easier.

Like any fast-food restaurant, there’s always a risk of gluten cross-contamination when dining out. Shared kitchens, workspaces, utensils, preparation methods, and even accidental exposure can pose challenges for those with strict dietary needs. If you have celiac disease or another health condition requiring a strict gluten-free diet, it’s best to exercise caution when dining at IHOP.

If 24-hour breakfast sounds like your kind of vibe, don’t miss our ultimate guide to gluten-free dining at IHOP.

IHOP’s Gluten-Free Statement

IHOP recently changed their menu and options when it comes to gluten-free. They don’t have a gluten-free menu and there’s a notable risk of cross-contamination in their kitchens. Here is IHOP’s official statement regarding allergens:

“Because we have multiple sources of allergens and gluten-containing ingredients in our shared cooking and prep areas, including common fryer oil, we are unable to guarantee that any menu item can be completely free of allergens or gluten-containing ingredients. In addition, we use highly refined soybean oil in our fryers, which the FDA exempts from being labeled as an allergen. Due to the complexity of our ingredients, other allergenic foods may be present in a menu item, but not declared on this section of the menu.”

Top Gluten-Free Menu Items At IHOP

Before heading to IHOP, it’s a good idea to check the online menu so you know exactly what’s safe to order. It’s also important to call ahead and confirm they have the dishes you’re looking for, since menu items can vary by location.

Here are the gluten-free menu items at IHOP. Note that these are subject to cross contamination:

Sides

• Hash Browns 
• Seasonal Fruit
• Fresh Fruit
• Crispy Breakfast Potatoes
• Slice of Ham
• Hickory-Smoked Bacon Strips
• Turkey Bacon Strips
• Pork Sausage Links
• Smoke Sausage Link
• French Fries
• Bacon Slices
• Avocado 
• Corn Tortillas
• Grits
• Plant-Based Sausage
• Rosette Whipped Topping
• Whipped Butter

Combos

• Plant-Based Power Sausage Combo
• Quick 2-Egg Breakfast

Omelettes and Toppings

• Veggie Egg White Omelette
• Egg White Omelette
• American Cheese 
• Flour-Cheese Blend, Shredded 
• Jack and Cheddar Blend, Shredded 
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese 
• Diced Bacon
• Diced Ham
• Pork Sausage Link
• Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
• Sauteed Green Peppers and Onions 
• Sauteed Mushrooms
• Sauteed Spinach
• Tomato
• Avocado
• Fire Roasted Poblano Salsa
• Sour Cream

Eggs

• Fried Egg
• Hard Boiled Egg
• Poached Egg
• Scrambled Egg
• Scrambled Egg White

Salad and Soups

• House salad
• Chopped Chicken Salad with Grilled Chicken
• Tomato Basil Soup

Salad Dressing

• Balsamic Vinaigrette 
• Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
• Honey Mustard 

Dipping Sauce

• Honey Mustard
• IHOP Sauce
• Ranch Dressing

Entrees

• Salmon
• Sirloin Steak Tips
• T-Bone Steak (10 oz)

Entrees Sides

• Broccoli with Garlic Butter
• Green Beans with Garlic Butter
• House Salad (without dressing)
• Red Skin Mashed Potatoes
• Seasoned Fries

Kids

• Applesauce

55+ Breakfast

• 55+ Rise ‘N Shine

Beverages and Syrups

• Hot Chocolate
• Blue Raspberry Lemonade Splasher
• Strawberry Lemonade Splasher 
• Chocolate Milkshake
• Cinn-A-Stack Milkshake
• Cupcake Milkshake
• Strawberry Milkshake
• Vanilla Milkshake
• Blueberry Syrup
• Butter Pecan Syrup
• Old-Fashioned Syrup
• Strawberry Syrup

Special Requests 

To reduce the risk of cross-contamination, ask the IHOP kitchen staff to clean appliances, utensils, and preparation spaces before preparing your meal. You can also ask them to use fresh gloves when handling your gluten-free order. While there’s no guarantee they’ll be able to prevent cross-contamination, it’s important to take steps to reduce it when possible.

What To Avoid At IHOP

Avoid products with bread and breadcrumbs or fried foods, which are often prepared in oil shared with gluten-containing items. Their omelettes and breakfast burritos are made with buttermilk and wheat pancake batter. Flavorings, sauces, and dressings usually have hidden sources of gluten as well. 

Other Gluten Free Menu Guides

We are on a mission to analyze all the popular restaurants near you for what is and isn’t gluten-free. If you have a restaurant you want us to visit, please let us know! You can contact us or send us a DM on Instagram. Here are other guides we have written so far:

• Wendy’s Gluten Free Menu Items
• McDonald’s Gluten Free Menu Items
• Panera Gluten Free Menu Items
• Starbuck’s Gluten Free Menu Guide
• Chipotle Gluten Free Menu Items
• Olive Garden Gluten Free Menu Items
• Chick-fil-A Gluten Free Menu Items
• Taco Bell Gluten Free Menu Items
• Jersey Mike’s Gluten Free Menu Items
• Buffalo Wild Wings Gluten Free Menu Items
• Domino’s Gluten Free Menu Items
• Applebee’s Gluten Free Menu Items
• Dunkin’ Donuts Gluten Free Menu Items
• Shake Shack Gluten-Free Menu Items
• Cheesecake Factory Gluten-Free Menu Items

Photos: Julianne Tripp Hillian