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Low FODMAP at Betty's Burgers - Complete Ordering Guide

Complete guide to ordering low FODMAP at Betty's Burgers. Safe menu items, what to avoid, and how to customize your order.

Last verified: January 1, 2025 View Allergen Menu →

Safe Items to Order

ItemNotesModifications
Beef PattyPlain beef pattyRequest no bun, no sauce
Grilled Chicken BreastPlain chickenRequest no marinade, no sauce
ChipsHot chipsRequest no seasoning if possible
LettuceBurger toppingSafe addition
TomatoBurger toppingSafe addition
BaconBurger toppingCheck for maple glaze
CheeseBurger toppingAged cheese if lactose-sensitive

Items to Avoid

  • Burger buns (contain wheat)
  • Betty's sauce (likely contains garlic/onion)
  • Caramelized onion
  • Onion rings
  • Special sauces
  • Milkshakes (high lactose)
  • Concrete (frozen custard desserts)

Example Orders

Bunless Burger

  • Beef patty, no bun
  • Lettuce, tomato, bacon, cheese
  • No sauce, no onion
  • Plain chips
  • Water

Tip: Ask for burger on a plate or in lettuce wrap

Chicken Option

  • Grilled chicken, plain
  • Lettuce, tomato
  • Plain chips

Tip: Request no marinade

Quick Summary

Betty’s Burgers offers quality burgers and their famous frozen custard. For low FODMAP diners, stick to bunless burgers with simple toppings and plain chips.

Best bets: Bunless burger with lettuce, tomato, bacon, cheese

Always avoid: Bun, sauces, onion, frozen custard

The Burger Basics

Like all burger restaurants:

  • Buns contain wheat
  • Sauces typically contain garlic/onion
  • Onion is a common topping
  • Patties may or may not contain onion (ask)

How to Order

  1. Order bunless - Request no bun, served on a plate
  2. Skip all sauces - Betty’s sauces likely contain FODMAPs
  3. No onion - Be explicit about this
  4. Safe toppings - Lettuce, tomato, bacon, cheese
  5. Plain chips - As a side

Building Your Bunless Burger

Safe additions:

  • Lettuce
  • Tomato
  • Bacon
  • Cheese (if you tolerate dairy)
  • Salt and pepper

Avoid:

  • Betty’s sauce
  • BBQ sauce
  • Mayo-based sauces
  • Caramelized onion
  • Raw onion

About the Famous Concretes

Betty’s is known for their frozen custard “concretes.” Unfortunately, these are high in lactose and many contain high-FODMAP mix-ins. Best avoided on a low FODMAP diet.


Last verified: January 2025. Menu items and ingredients can change. Always confirm with restaurant staff.