Keto-Friendly Fast Food: Best Orders at 10 Major Chains
Discover the best keto friendly fast food options at McDonald's, Chipotle, Wendy's, and more. Chain-by-chain guide with net carb counts and ordering tips.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fast food can I eat on keto?
You can eat keto at almost any major fast food chain by making smart swaps: skip the bun, avoid fries and sugary sauces, and choose grilled over breaded. Top options include bunless burgers at McDonald's or Five Guys, grilled chicken at Chick-fil-A, the Keto Salad Bowl at Chipotle, and protein bowls at Taco Bell.
Can you eat McDonald's on a keto diet?
Yes. The best keto options at McDonald's are bunless burgers like the McDouble or Double Cheeseburger (2–4g net carbs), and Egg McMuffins without the muffin (3g net carbs). Always skip the ketchup and request mustard or mayo instead.
What is the lowest carb fast food option?
The Flying Dutchman at In-N-Out (two beef patties with two slices of cheese, no bun or vegetables) contains 0g net carbs. Five Guys bunless burgers and KFC Kentucky Grilled Chicken pieces are also extremely low, at 0–1g net carbs.
Is Chipotle keto-friendly?
Chipotle is one of the most keto-friendly fast food chains. Order the Keto Salad Bowl (listed on their website) — lettuce base with chicken, tomato salsa, sour cream, cheese, and guacamole — for approximately 6–8g net carbs. Avoid rice (39g), beans (22g), and corn salsa (9g).
What fast food breakfast is keto?
McDonald's Egg McMuffin without the muffin (3g net carbs), Wendy's Breakfast Baconator without the bun (6g net carbs), and Chick-fil-A's Egg White Grill without the muffin are all solid keto breakfast options at fast food chains.