Au Bon Pain Allergen Menu and No Wheat Guide

Before your next trip to Au Bon Pain Bakery & Cafe, check this reference guide for a list of the bakery goods, breakfast sandwiches, salads, soups, and other menu items that are made with eggs, milk, soy, wheat, sesame, fish, or nuts.

Read through to the final section of this allergen report for a list of gluten free foods, menu items made without wheat, and a list of vegetarian options.

For reference, the final section of this report provides a quick overview of the FDA allergen guidelines.

Although individuals may have sensitivities to many different food items, there are only nine major ingredients that restaurants must declare: eggs, milk, fish, sesame, peanuts, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat. Read through to the end of this report for more information.

Au Bon Pain Allergen Menu

This section lists menu items made with one or more common food allergen. Nutrition and ingredients information is sourced from Au Bon Pain, based on standard formulations and recipes, and excludes any substitutions or add-ons.

Breakfast

The following table lists the allergens in egg sandwiches, protein wraps, and specialty toast served at Au Bon Pain Bakery Cafe.

Sandwiches

Here is list of food allergens in Au Bon Pain hot sandwiches, cold sandwiches, and wraps.

Salads

The table below lists common food allergens in Au Bon Pain salads and dressings.

Soups

The following list of Au Bon Pain’s soup, chili, and mac & cheese includes a summary of the declared food allergens used in each recipe.

If anyone in your group has food sensitivities or allergies, inform the restaurant manager before placing an order. Make sure the kitchen staff is aware of any dietary restrictions.

Bakery

Here is a list of the allergens in breads, muffins, cookies, bagels, and other baked goods available at Au Bon Pain quick service restaurant.

We maintain and update our allergen guides on a regular basis. However, restaurants may change their recipes, suppliers, and menus without notice. Menu items not listed in this report is not an indication of an allergy free product.

Bon To Go

Here is a list of the ready-to-eat snacks available at Au Bon Pain.

Although staff may follow food safety procedures, Au Bon Pain restaurants cannot guarantee food options are 100% free from the risk of allergens.

Kitchen areas have limited space and food is generally prepared on and with shared equipment. Menu items may contain or come in contact with common allergens during the preparation, cooking, and serving process.

Moreover, recipes and ingredients may vary by location or due to seasonal conditions. Individuals with food sensitivities should discuss any concerns with the manager at the local restaurant prior to ordering.

Vegetarian and Gluten Free

Vegetarian Menu Options

Here is a list of vegetarian menu items available from Au Bon Pain.

All coffee, tea, and smoothie beverages at Au Bon Pain are vegetarian. Smoothies contain milk.

While the recipes for a select list of food products may not include sources of gluten, there is no guarantee of food safety. Due to cross-contamination, trace amounts of any major allergen may be present in foods listed below.

Gluten Free Foods

Au Bon Pain indicates on its menu which items qualify as gluten free. At this time, there are only four: the sweet marshmallow bar and three types of salad dressing.

That said, when reviewing the list of ingredients in salads, snacks, coffee, espresso, and tea drinks, no grains are listed. While these items may not qualify as “gluten-free” based on certain standards set by the restaurant, many consumers seek wheat-free items.

Accordingly, this section includes two tables: (1) a list of foods labeled as gluten-free and (2) menu items that are made without wheat.

Included in the table below is the list of ingredients for each gluten-free item.

Made Without Wheat

Overview of Food Allergens

The United States FDA has identified nine major food allergens: eggs, fish, milk, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soybeans, tree nuts, and wheat.

Certain foods, such as highly refined oil, even if derived from a particular allergen group, are exempted from federal regulation. Refined soybean oil, for example, is not considered a common allergen in terms of disclosure requirements.

Fast food menu items are prepared in common areas using shared equipment and kitchen tools. By way of example, fried foods are generally cooked in the same fryer and oil used for other products that contain milk, wheat, or fish.

In addition, restaurant suppliers may prepare foods in facilities where soy, eggs, nuts, wheat, and other ingredients are present.

As a result, even foods made without a declared food allergen may come in contact with allergens through cross contamination.

Nutrition facts, prices, and ingredients are based on available information as of the date of publication. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change recipes or formulations without notice. Check package labels and ask the product manufacturer or restaurant for the most up-to-date information. Unless otherwise stated, %DV is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. All reports and reviews published on this site are for informational purposes only. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide healthcare advice or dietary recommendations. Always consult your licensed physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.

Allergens and ingredients source: Au Bon Pain. Food product images: Au Bon Pain. Original designs by Nutrition & Ingredients for purposes of research and commentary related to fast food nutrition.