REGIONAL CHAIN · WEST COAST ORIGIN · FOUNDED 1969
The Habit Burger Grill
California charbroiled burger chain. Plant-based fries, shared fryer.
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At a glance
Vegetarian
Suitable
100% plant-based ingredients, fried in soybean oil.
Vegan
Caution
Plant-based by ingredient and fried in 100% soybean oil, but shared fryer with animal products (chicken, onion rings).
Gluten-Free
Caution
Per The Habit's own celiac menu page: "All items are fried in the same fryer and oil." Multiple celiac patrons report getting sick. Not suitable for celiac disease.
Dairy-Free
Suitable
No dairy in fry recipe. Note: onion rings in the shared fryer contain dairy.
Kosher
Caution
No kosher certification.
Halal
Caution
No halal certification.
The Habit Burger Grill is unusually transparent about its shared-fryer reality — their own celiac menu page explicitly states "All items are fried in the same fryer and oil, and may come into contact with allergens from other fried items during preparation." The fries themselves are clean: 100% plant-based, 100% soybean oil. But onion rings (which contain dairy and wheat breading) and Crispy Chicken (wheat-breaded) share that fryer. Multiple celiac patrons report repeated cross-contact reactions. For celiac disease, not safe.
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Nutrition facts
The Habit Burger Grill's published nutrition data for the serving size most comparable to an industry "medium" order. Values shown are per-serving and calculated against FDA 2020 Daily Values.
For comparison across chains, see our rankings pages — lowest sodium, lowest saturated fat, lowest calorie, and more.
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Ingredients, line by line
Annotated ingredient list
- Potatoes Fine — Standard-cut fries.
- Soybean oil (100%) Soy — The cooking medium. Soy is a listed allergen.
- Salt Fine — Applied after frying.
VERBATIM FROM THE HABIT'S CELIAC/GLUTEN-FREE MENU ⓘ
"All items are fried in the same fryer and oil, and may come into contact with allergens from other fried items during preparation... Habit Burger & Grill does NOT claim any menu item is gluten-free." — habitburger.com/celiac-gluten-free-menu
On the conflicting vegan-blog report
A 2024 VeggL guide claimed the fries at The Habit do NOT share a fryer with chicken bites, based on info from a chain rep. This contradicts The Habit's own celiac-menu page, which says the opposite and is authoritative. We report the company's own published statement: shared fryer. If you're celiac, the celiac patron reports at Find Me Gluten Free align with this — multiple reports of getting sick despite ordering carefully.
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Oil & fryer setup
Primary oil
100% soybean oil
The Habit fries in 100% soybean oil — no peanut oil, no beef tallow, no blended oils.
Fryer setup
Shared
Per The Habit's own celiac menu disclosure: fries are cooked in the same fryer as onion rings (dairy + wheat), crispy chicken (wheat), and tempura green beans (wheat).
Cross-contamination
High
Multiple wheat-breaded and dairy-containing items fry in the same oil. Repeatedly documented celiac reactions.
Format
Standard cut
Straight-cut fries. Served with most burgers and sandwiches or available as a side.
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Top-9 allergen status
Per the FDA's nine major allergens, as disclosed by The Habit Burger Grill for French Fries.
! Milk
! Wheat
✓ Egg
✗ Soy
✓ Peanut
✓ Tree Nut
✓ Fish
✓ Shellfish
✓ Sesame
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Frequently asked questions
Are The Habit Burger Grill's fries vegan?
The Habit Burger Grill's fries are vegan by ingredient, but there is a cross-contact concern. Plant-based by ingredient and fried in 100% soybean oil, but shared fryer with animal products (chicken, onion rings).
Are The Habit Burger Grill's fries vegetarian?
Yes — The Habit Burger Grill's fries are vegetarian. The fries contain no animal-derived ingredients. 100% plant-based ingredients, fried in soybean oil.
Are The Habit Burger Grill's fries gluten-free?
The Habit Burger Grill's fries contain no gluten as an ingredient, but cross-contact with wheat-breaded items is possible. Per The Habit's own celiac menu page: "All items are fried in the same fryer and oil." Multiple celiac patrons report getting sick. Not suitable for celiac disease.
What oil does The Habit Burger Grill use to fry their fries?
The Habit Burger Grill's fries are cooked in 100% soybean oil. This is the same oil used for the habit burger grill's entire fried menu at most locations — full fryer-sharing detail is documented in the Oil & fryer setup section above.
What are the ingredients in The Habit Burger Grill's fries?
See the Ingredients section above for the full annotated list for The Habit Burger Grill's fries — cooking oil, potato preparation, seasonings, and any coatings or additives. Each ingredient is flagged for dietary concerns where relevant.
Are The Habit Burger Grill's fries dairy-free?
Yes — The Habit Burger Grill's fries are dairy-free by ingredient and preparation. No dairy in fry recipe. Note: onion rings in the shared fryer contain dairy.
Are The Habit Burger Grill's fries kosher?
The Habit Burger Grill's fries are not certified kosher. No kosher certification.
Are The Habit Burger Grill's fries halal?
The Habit Burger Grill's fries are not certified halal. No halal certification.
How many calories are in The Habit Burger Grill's fries?
A regular french fries order of The Habit Burger Grill's fries contains 310 calories, 13g total fat (2g saturated fat), 440mg sodium, 42g carbs, and 4g protein. Source: The Habit Burger Grill Nutritional Information PDF.
Does The Habit Burger Grill use beef tallow in their fries?
No — The Habit Burger Grill's fries are cooked in 100% soybean oil, not beef tallow. Five chains on Frypedia still use beef in their fry preparation (McDonald's, Steak 'n Shake, Bojangles, Portillo's, Smashburger); The Habit Burger Grill is not one of them.
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In the wild
The Habit's charbroiled double char on a tray with the signature fries.
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Sources
Every claim on this page is sourced. If a source is wrong, dated, or missing, tell us — we update quickly.
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Important — read before you eat
Ingredient formulations change, sometimes with no public announcement. Allergen risk at any fast-food restaurant depends on the specific location, the time of day, and the staff on shift. For severe allergies, confirm ingredients with the restaurant at the point of ordering, and when in doubt, ask about fryer and equipment cross-contact. This page is an independent reference — not medical advice.
