Keto at a Coffee Shop

It can be, with a few swaps. Coffee is zero carbs. Milk, syrups and sweetened powders are not, and a large flavored latte can hold more sugar than a can of soda. Order a base coffee and add heavy cream and, if you like, a sugar-free syrup.

Black coffee, espresso, an Americano or cold brew with a splash of heavy cream, unsweetened tea, and egg bites or a cheese plate.

Lattes and cappuccinos made with milk, flavored and blended drinks, chai and matcha lattes, pastries and oatmeal. Hidden carbs to watch for: milk sugar (lactose) in lattes and cappuccinos; sweetened powders in many matcha and chai drinks; sauces and syrups in flavored drinks; ask how many pumps; half-and-half in a “breve”, which has more carbs than cream.

Try: “Could I get it with heavy cream instead of milk?” Keep requests short and friendly; kitchens handle substitutions all the time.

An Americano or cold brew with heavy cream is the keto order.