ARIZONA

Islands Restaurant Phoenix

Location: Phoenix, Arizona

“We are able to order a few items here for our son. The kids burger bread is vegan and nut-free. We get him a piece of chicken on the bun with sweet potato fries and steamed broccoli. The manager is always helpful and the servers are too. They do not use nuts except in one dessert that is held in a different prep area.”

@noosh who manages peanut, tree nut, milk, fish, shellfish, and seed allergies

ARKANSAS

David’s Burgers

Location: Bryant, Arkansas

“My daughter has had wonderful, safe food at all David’s Burgers restaurants in our area for years! The buns are safe from all her allergens, and when we order they will flag the order as an allergy and make sure they wipe the grill before they cook her burger. We still always double check just in case. The delicious fries are always safe too!”

@tcraft21 who manages peanut, tree nut, egg, milk, coconut, sesame and sunflower allergies

CALIFORNIA

Father’s Office

Location: Los Angeles, California

“I was recently told that Father’s Office had the best burger in LA (The Office Burger)—apparently they were awarded a Michelin star just for the burger, so of course I had to see for myself and to say the least, it delivered!! An amazing burger with rich melted cheese on top, and no sesame on the bun!! Staff told me there were no nuts served in the restaurant and they could handle the sesame. Delicious, stress-free burger!”

@kqwright5 who manages peanut, tree nut, and sesame allergies

Pappy + Harriet’s

Location: Pioneertown, California

“Burger buns are seed-allergy safe! No peanuts or shellfish in the kitchen!”

@anamariapino who manages peanut, sesame, shellfish, fish, and flax allergies

COLORADO

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Location: Lakewood, Colorado

“You can find an allergen menu online. The buns were sesame-free during our visit. No nut flavors ran through the frozen custard machine at this location.”

@eem who manages tree nut, peanut, fish, and legumes allergies

FLORIDA

BurgerFi

Location: Kissimmee, Florida

“BurgerFi is consistently delicious and so kind to review allergy protocols with me when I ask. I am able to get a delicious burger without sesame seeds on the bun or dairy concerns.”

@ldip0223 who manages milk and sesame allergies

Cowgirl Kitchen

Location: Rosemary Beach, Florida

“Sometimes you go back to the same restaurant every visit to Seaside, because the WAITRESS cares. This restaurant is filled with all the allergens, but the same lovely server, who has been there for 10 years, takes her time to learn about your allergies and communicates everything with the kitchen. She makes sure nut allergic guests steer clear of the nut filled salad section and that her chef changes gloves when preparing for a food-allergy guest. Bonus: no sesame seeds on their hamburger buns! Grab a table outside and and enjoy.”

@hbayardo who manages peanut, tree nut, soy, fish, shellfish, sesame, vegetable, and fruit allergies

LuLu’s Destin

Location: Destin, Florida

“This was a great experience for our allergy kid. We brought our list of allergens. Only a manager takes the order for food allergies. There are separate menus for several common allergens, but they were able to take our whole list and make something. He was able to get a hamburger (with bun) and a fruit cup. They even changed the seasoning to simple salt and pepper to help us be comfortable (although the seasoning mixture sounded fine). I asked and they are a completely nut-free facility. Also don’t have any sesame. Unfortunately, the French fries are covered in gluten and whey protein, but they tell you up front they’re not safe for allergy people. Mom is also gluten-free and was able to get a good meal.”

@efcooper who manages celiac and peanut, tree nut, milk, egg, fish, sesame, mustard, and sunflower allergies

Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant

Location: Kissimmee, Florida

“Dedicated allergy chef who made me an incredible burger (allergy-free bun!), french fries in their own fryer, and chocolate shake. One of my favorite meals!”

@emilycat14 who manages peanut, tree nut, shellfish, sesame, milk, and egg allergies

ILLINOIS

Crusade Burger Bar

Location: Yorkville, Illinois

“Gotta give a BIG shoutout to Crusade Burger in Yorkville. They were very accommodating for my peanut, tree nut, and seed-allergic kiddo. She got to eat a burger WITH A BUN! And the best part, their massive monster (mind you $15) milkshakes were safe for her too!!”

@hpayne1 who manages peanut, tree nut, sesame, flax, pumpkin, and legume allergies

Floyd’s Pub

Location: Chicago, Illinois

“Floyd’s has great burgers with plain buns (no sesame seeds) and wings. It is just a neighborhood bar, but they have great food, and it is family-friendly. They have a simple sidewalk patio in the summer and darts in the back room in the winter.”

@sheberhard who manages peanut, tree nut, sesame, and other seed allergies

Lucy’s

Location: Chicago, Illinois

“They do not have any peanuts or tree nuts in house and were educated about allergies. They use vegetable oil in the fryers. Even the milkshakes were safe, which was super exciting! I had the classic burger with fried pickle spears and a strawberry milkshake. It was all delicious. The buns there do not have sesame seeds, which I was happy about. They were very nice and accommodating.”

@isabel48 who manages tree nut, sesame, and chickpea allergies

The StopAlong

Location: Chicago, Illinois

“Came here and learned that it’s peanut-free, and the person working here had a tree nut allergy and said they only have a tree nut on one salad. Super fun casual spot with mainly burgers and pizza. We live 2 blocks away but learned about it from a Spokin review! The fries are made in vegetable oil. The hamburger buns do not have sesame on them. We saw a salad with walnuts and there are no peanuts on the food menu but they do have peanuts for a topping for sundaes. Definitely recommend! I also noticed they offer gluten-free buns and pizza and I think vegan cheese!!”

@isabel48 who manages tree nut, sesame, and chickpea allergies

Small Cheval

Location: Chicago, Illinois

“Hot dogs and hamburgers can be hard with a sesame allergy because they’re often a hidden ingredient in buns (ground up.) When I asked if that was the case here they said no but then the manager double-checked for me by pulling up the ingredient list on her iPad and let me scan the list—much appreciated! Nut-free as well so it was nice to feel totally safe with my daughter’s meal!”

@rlp209 who manages fruit, tree nut, and sesame allergies

Epic Burger

Location: Chicago, Illinois

“We recently learned that Epic Burger has a blender that is dedicated free of nuts!!! It’s actually a different color.. We were so excited that we tried vanilla, chocolate and strawberry! They were so good! We also had French fries which are made in a fryer dedicated free of nuts and a burger too of course! And omg for anyone with a sesame allergy, they are sesame-free including their buns! Such a find, we love Epic Burger! We have had great experiences here. They are almost more conservative than us. We’d feel comfortable eating at any location”

@susie who manages peanut and tree nut allergies

LOUISIANA

Willa Jean

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana

“One of my favs in NOLA!! Best food and always so careful, accommodating and helpful with food allergies!! They have given me replacement buns for my burger because the usual buns have sesame. I have heard there are secret peanut ingredients in some things, so just make sure to make your allergies very clear”

@izzytri12 who manages tree nut, fish, and sesame allergies

MASSACHUSETTS

Dire Wolf Tavern

Location: Salem, Massachusetts

“The waitress was back and forth to check in on allergies with the kitchen and gave me tons of updates. I ended up getting a grilled chicken BLT on a gluten-free bun and it was SO good!! Stopped here after a long day of walking around in Salem and it did not disappoint. It’s just right off of the main drag so it was a little quieter, which was great!!”

@carlinhanley who manages peanut, tree nut, shrimp, and sesame allergies

Johnny’s Tavern

Location: Amherst, Massachusetts

“Ordered takeout from here Saturday night and had a great experience! I split a burger with fries and the bun was sesame-free! They wrote my allergies on my receipt so I could see it when I picked it up + the hostess confirmed everything for me a few times over the phone! Note: I’m newly able to eat baked milk, so I did not ask if there was milk in the bun.”

@carlinhanley who manages peanut, tree nut, shrimp, and sesame allergies

Salt + Stone

Location: Somerville, Massachusetts

“SESAME + DAIRY-FREE BURGER BUN!! Came for brunch today and split the hangover burger (burger which was a burger with egg, bacon, avocado, and a Cajun aioli) and the buns were safe!! So delicious!!”

@carlinhanley who manages peanut, tree nut, milk, shrimp, and sesame allergies

The Anchor

Location: Duxbury, Massachusetts

“Update: confirmed their gluten-free bread is Udi’s white bread! Their rolls are brioche so no sesame but they do have dairy.

Right next to Fire and Stone and the Oysterman. So amazing. Love their burritos and burgers. Their salmon is also really good + their steak tips. Their burger buns contain milk but they can sub a gluten-free roll or white bread. Staff is great with double and triple checking with the kitchen”

@carlinhanley who manages peanut, tree nut, shrimp, and sesame allergies

NEW YORK

Au Cheval

Location: New York, New York

“Sooo amazing here and sesame-free buns! All the food items are nut-free and the only thing with sesame are the chicken wings (which state they have sesame on the menu and the waitress informed there’s sesame oil as well) So exciting to be able to eat most things on the menu!!! One of my favorite spots”

@izzytri12 who manages tree nut, fish, and sesame allergies

American Girl Cafe

Location: New York, New York

“I had the best experience with American Girl! They asked if anyone had allergies before even seating us, and the waitress was very knowledgeable about everything I was able to have. She told me that everything was nut-free (although she said they couldn’t guarantee cross contamination from outside vendors) and that the only thing with sesame was the pretzel bun on the burger, but that they could substitute with a gluten-free bun that was sesame-free. I was able to have every course: the cinnamon buns, appetizers, and even the dessert! I got chicken tenders for my meal and they were amazing. I felt so safe with this experience and would definitely go back!! 11/10!!”

@emmadins23 who manages tree nut and sesame allergies

Big Daddy’s

Location: New York, New York

“This place is awesome! Everything is completely peanut and tree nut-free because the owner is allergic. So but allergic individuals are able to safely have amazing things like waffles, pancakes, and milkshakes. They take all allergies very seriously and also do not have any shellfish in their restaurant. FYI—their buns do not have sesame seeds! I called the bakery where they order the buns from before going, and they are safe for nut allergies.”

@girlbehindhive who manages peanut, tree nut, soy, shellfish, mustard, sesame, fruit, and legume allergies

Burgerology Stony Brook

Location: Stony Brook, New York

“Had the kids burger and fresh cut fries. Had to sub for gluten-free bun to be safe for dairy and sesame. The restaurant is peanut and tree nut-free. Dedicated fryer for fries. The staff was very nice and helpful.”

@alohabailey who manages peanut, tree nut, milk, egg, and sesame allergies

Ruby’s Cafe West Village

Location: New York, New York

“I got the spicy vodka rigatoni and the brussels sprout side. They were able to accommodate the salad and make it without nuts and they were able to put the burger on a bun with no sesame.

@elyssa17 who manages peanut, tree nut, sesame and fruit allergies

The Standard Grill

Location: New York, New York

“Great American restaurant! I was deterred from it because the website had a lot of sesame but then I called, and they now only use brioche buns without seeds!! Great food on the High Line.”

@izzytri12 who manages tree nut, fish, and sesame allergies

Virginia’s

Location: New York, New York

“Buns didn’t have seeds! Delicious place!”

@izzytri12 who manages tree nut, fish, and sesame allergies

SOUTH DAKOTA

Wall Drug Store

Location: Wall, South Dakota

“Had a great experience at Wall Drug. My son enjoyed a hamburger on a gluten-free bun. They cooked it in a separate pan. They even had a list of ingredients so I could check it, with 8 different allergies the list to check is long!”

@tjmarshall who manages celiac and tree nut, peanut, fruit, vegetable, peanut, egg, seed, and milk allergies

VIRGINIA

Glory Days Grill

Location: Manassas, Virginia

“Everyone was wonderful. You could tell they are well-versed and have a protocol in place. My son was able to have a hamburger and fries with a potato bun.”

@alohabailey who manages peanut, tree nut, milk, egg, and sesame allergies

Melt Gourmet Cheeseburgers

Location: Leesburg, Virginia

“The buns are sesame-free, they also have gluten-free buns, and we don’t have to worry about peanuts or tree nuts!”

@thenonutnut who manages peanut, tree nut, shellfish, sesame and legumes allergies

WISCONSIN

Dotty Dumpling’s Dowry

Location: Madison, Wisconsin

“Great food and very protective wait staff. Sesame seed buns, but they put my son’s burger on a seedless kaiser roll instead. Will definitely be back.”

@cleanlabelmom who manages peanut, tree nut, sesame, and legume allergies

DR. DAWG

Location: Glendale, Wisconsin

“One of the only safe hot dog places we have ever visited. They do not have sesame buns anywhere in the restaurant. It is also one of the only places my son has ever been besides McDonalds for real French fries, because they use safe oil and don’t fry anything else besides the fries in the oil. It’s delicious and a real hamburger and hotdog joint. SESAME-FREE!! Many gluten-free options.”

@charsmom who manages peanut, tree nut, sesame, and chickpea allergies

AUSTRALIA

Grill’d Galeries

Location: Sydney, Australia

“I ordered the baa baa burger on a panini bun (removing avocado and mayo) with fries. With a sesame allergy, it’s hard to find burgers I can have. I was so excited to discover that Grill’d has a sesame-free panini bun and also lists all the ingredients in every menu item on their website!! They also let you remove items from the burger.”

@supiii who manages peanut, tree nut, fish, shellfish, sesame, seed, grain, legume, and fruit allergies

DENMARK

Cocks & Cows

Location: Kongens Lyngby, Denmark

“Really good burgers. Can choose whether to have seeded bun or not. Many options. Also gluten-free buns.”

@izzytri12 who manages tree nut, fish, and sesame allergies

IRELAND

WOWBURGER Temple Bar

Location: Dublin, Ireland

“They had an allergen menu which was super helpful! And their buns don’t have sesame!!”

@theallergicgirl who manages peanut, tree nut, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, sesame, seed, fruit, vegetable, legume, chocolate, anannatto, MSG, Sumac, adobó, and Tarragon allergies

UNITED KINGDOM

Brood

Location: London, United Kingdom

“I had a cheeseburger here. We were visiting Borough Market and I was a little nervous because I thought it would be mostly street food that wasn’t very allergy/cross contamination friendly. Within the market we stumbled upon a few stalls that seemed to be more permanent and had actual kitchens, Brood being one of them. I let them know of my allergies and I was informed the only nut they had on the premises was pistachio so there was a small chance for cross-contamination which wasn’t a huge deal for me. Also their buns don’t have sesame seeds since it was a Ciabatta bun (SO yummy). Overall a very good experience and without a doubt the best burger I’ve ever had!”

@simrans who manages tree nut, peanut, and sesame allergies

The Locals Chelsea

Location: London, United Kingdom

“I had a hamburger here. Bun had no sesame seeds and the waiter was understanding of my allergy. He said there was a chance of cross contamination (something about avocados and sesame I’m not really sure what he was talking about) but I feel like that is always a risk. My burger was delicious (and there was no avocado in it so I’m still not sure what he was talking about).”

@simrans who manages tree nut, peanut, and sesame allergies