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Gluten-Free at Starbucks: Every Safe Drink and Food (2026 Menu)

What can you safely order at Starbucks with celiac? Here's the complete breakdown of every gluten-free drink and food item.

By Check Gluten Team · November 5, 2025


Starbucks Drinks: Almost All Are GF ✅


Great news: the vast majority of Starbucks drinks are gluten-free, including:


Safe Drinks

  • •All brewed coffees — (hot and iced)
  • •All espresso drinks — (lattes, cappuccinos, americanos, macchiatos)
  • •Cold brews and nitro cold brew
  • •Refreshers — (Strawberry Açaí, Dragon, etc.)
  • •Teas — (hot and iced)
  • •Frappuccinos — MOST are GF, but check for cookie crumble or cake pop blend-ins

    • Drinks to Watch

  • •Java Chip Frappuccino — cookies may contain gluten
  • •Cookie Crumble Frappuccinos — contain gluten
  • •Drinks with cookie/cake toppings — cross-contact risk

    • Starbucks Food: Limited but Options Exist


    Currently GF Food Items

  • •Marshmallow Dream Bar — labeled gluten-free
  • •Fruit cups and cheese/fruit boxes
  • •String cheese — (often available)
  • •Some egg bites — check current ingredients (recipes change)
  • •Plain oatmeal — but NOT certified GF oats (risk for celiac)

    • NOT GF (Common Mistakes)

  • •Breakfast sandwiches (croissant, muffin, bagel)
  • •Cake pops (contain wheat)
  • •Cookies, scones, loafs — all contain wheat flour
  • •Protein boxes with crackers

    • Ordering Tips


  • Tell the barista about your celiac/allergy
  • Ask them to use clean blender/equipment
  • Skip the whipped cream if concerned (shared containers)
  • Avoid food items displayed in shared cases with gluten pastries

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