We did extensive research into whether Domino’s locations, in the United States, offers vegan options. What’s clear is they do not claim to be vegan-friendly–largely due to shared surfaces and cross-contamination–but also because they are not intentionally trying to offer any vegan-friendly pizza crusts.
Yes, you heard that right. The good news is they do have a couple of menu items that can be made vegan-friendly when ordered as a create your own or with simple modifications, which we explain below.
Vegan Options at Domino’s Pizza
To Begin: The Pizza crusts at Domino’s are NOT vegan. More info in the FAQ section below.
Pasta
- Build Your Own Pasta. Choose the Robust Inspired Tomato Sauce then choose your toppings from the list below.
Build Your Own Pasta Toppings
- Garlic
- Green Peppers
- Jalapeno Peppers
- Mushrooms
- Pineapple
- Onions
- Black Olives
- Spinach
- Diced Tomatoes
- Banana Peppers
Sauce/Dipping Cup:
- Robust Inspired Tomato Sauce
- Garlic Dipping Sauce
- Kicker Hot Sauce Dipping Cup
- Marinara Dipping Sauce (the marinara pizza sauce contains dairy!)
- Sweet Mango Habanero Sauce/Dipping Cup
Salad
You will need to call or stop in a location to order a salad. The option to order with NO cheese or croutons is not available for online ordering.
- Classic Garden Salad. Order with NO cheese or croutons. Choose a vegan dressing below.
Vegan Dressings
- Ken’s Italian
- Ken’s Balsamic Vinaigrette
*Per Domino’s: “Domino’s menu items are prepared in stores using a common kitchen. As a result, there may be cross contact between allergens. Customers with an allergen concern should exercise judgement in consuming Domino’s menu items”
–>As with any restaurant that is not 100% vegan or does not offer a designated cooking space for their vegan options, cross contamination can occur and fryers/grills may be shared with animal products. You can choose what your level of comfort is with these potential issues.
Domino’s Vegan FAQ
Is the L-cysteine in Domino’s Dough Vegan?
Domino’s uses L-Cysteine as a dough conditioner in doughs like their thin crust. Domino’s has stated:
The L-cysteine and the enzymes in our hand tossed dough are microbial based. We use sweet dairy whey and it is a byproduct of milk from cows.
Since the L-cysteine comes from the milk of cows, it is not vegan. So, any of the doughs that contain L-cysteine from Domino’s should not be considered vegan. This includes their New York Style Crust, Handmade Pan Crust, Hand Tossed Crust and their Thin Crust.
We wrote a more extensive article with ingredient lists here
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What are the ingredients in Domino’s Gluten Free Crust?
If you are a bit more lenient with honey as a plant based eater, Domino’s gluten free crust can be an option. According to Domino’s, the ingredients in their gluten free crust are:
Rice Flour, Water, Potato Starch, Rice Starch, Modified Rice Starch, Potato Flour, Tapioca Starch, Cane Sugar, Yeast, Contains Less Than 2% of the following: Honey, Canola Oil, Salt, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Calcium Propionate (Preservative), Cellulose Gel, Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gum.
What are the ingredients in Domino’s Pizza Sauce?
According to Domino’s ingredients list, the pizza sauce contains:
Water, Tomato Paste, Sugar, Salt, Spices, Dehydrated Garlic, Soybean Oil, and Citric Acid
Are Domino’s Cinnamon Twists Vegan?
No. According to Domino’s ingredient list, the cinnamon twists contain dairy. The non-vegan friendly version of L-Cysteine is also used as a dough conditioner in the dough.
Is Domino’s BBQ Sauce vegan?
Domino’s recently changed their BBQ sauce to a Honey BBQ sauce so it’s no longer vegan. We’re not here to go into whether honey is or isn’t technically vegan, but we are removing it from our cheat sheet to try to avoid confusion.
More Info and Links
- To see Domino’s Pizza full menu, head over to Domino’s Web Site.
- Information pulled directly from Domino’s Allergen Info and their Nutritional Ingredients Information
. - Not quite what you were looking for? VeggL has over 215 Cheat Sheets for popular chain restaurants including other pizza locations like Blaze and Mellow Mushroom.
- Disclaimer: We do everything possible at VeggL to make sure all our Vegan Guides are as up-to-date as possible, but sometimes menus and menu items can change. VeggL is not responsible for incorrect or outdated information. Always check with your location and server to confirm items are vegan when ordering. If you notice something that needs to be corrected – please let us know!
