Low FODMAP at Honest Burgers - Complete Ordering Guide
Complete guide to ordering low FODMAP at Honest Burgers. Safe menu items, what to avoid, and how to customize your order.
✓ Safe Items to Order
| Item | Notes | Modifications |
|---|---|---|
| Beef Patty | Plain beef patty | Request no bun, no sauce, no toppings |
| Rosemary Salted Chips | Signature chips | Check if cooked in dedicated fryer - rosemary is safe |
| Bacon | Add to burger | Plain bacon should be safe |
| Cheese (if lactose-tolerant) | Burger topping | Aged cheese is lower in lactose |
| Lettuce | Burger topping | Safe addition |
| Tomato | Burger topping | Safe addition |
✗ Items to Avoid
- • Burger buns (contain wheat)
- • Honest sauce (likely contains garlic/onion)
- • Caramelized onion (obvious)
- • Onion rings (obvious)
- • Pickled onion (obvious)
- • Chipotle mayo (may contain garlic)
- • Most specialty burgers (contain high-FODMAP toppings)
- • Coleslaw (typically contains onion)
- • Milkshakes (high lactose)
Example Orders
Bunless Burger
- ✓ Beef patty, no bun
- ✓ Lettuce, tomato, bacon
- ✓ No sauce (or request mustard only)
- ✓ Rosemary chips
- ✓ Water
Tip: Request burger served in a bowl or on lettuce
Protein Style
- ✓ Beef patty wrapped in lettuce
- ✓ Cheese, bacon
- ✓ No onion, no sauce
- ✓ Side chips
Tip: Ask if they can wrap in lettuce
Quick Summary
Honest Burgers can work for low FODMAP diners if you order a bunless burger with careful modifications. Their rosemary chips are a highlight, and the quality beef patties are a good protein option.
Best bets: Bunless beef burger with safe toppings and rosemary chips
Always avoid: Bun, onions, sauces, specialty burger toppings
The Burger Challenge
Every burger restaurant has the same core challenges:
- Wheat buns
- Onion toppings
- Sauces with garlic and onion
- Onion in the patty itself (check with staff)
How to Order
- Go bunless - Request no bun, served on a plate or in a bowl
- Skip the signature sauces - Honest sauce and most others contain FODMAPs
- Build your own toppings - Lettuce, tomato, bacon, cheese
- No onion - Specify clearly
- Add the famous chips - Rosemary salted chips should be safe
Building Your Bunless Burger
Safe additions:
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Bacon
- Cheese (if you tolerate dairy)
- Mustard (check ingredients)
Avoid:
- Caramelized onion
- Raw onion
- Honest sauce
- Chipotle mayo
- Relish (often contains onion)
- Fried onion strings
About the Patties
Ask staff whether their beef patties contain onion in the mix. Some burger places mix onion into the meat. If they do, this restaurant may not work for you.
The Famous Chips
Honest Burgers’ rosemary salted chips are well-regarded. Rosemary is FODMAP-safe. Check:
- Are they cooked in a dedicated fryer?
- Are there any additional seasonings?
Last verified: January 2025. Menu items and ingredients can change. Always confirm with restaurant staff.