Green Leaf Cafe & Coffee Bar We have been hearing about this place from fellow Keto-ers for the past couple of weeks, so just stopped in there and talked Keto for a bit. It’s an adorable little eatery, and they gave us a menu so we could look at what they have to offer. They don’t have a website (yet) but they do have a Facebook page which shows lots of their menu items, and their menu itself. It’s located in the little strip mall at 512 Ellis Blvd Unit U. A domed cake plate of Keto balls (a/k/a “fat Read More ...

Chili’s Grill & Bar in Jefferson City and Columbia The first time we went to Chili’s after going Keto, we opted for the 6 oz. steak with broccoli and the side salad, and it was really good! And really Keto. I went again for lunch this week and splurged on the steak fajitas which I ordered without the beans, rice, and tortillas. Of course, I declined the chips and salsa the server offered to bring out. And I had  enough food to bring home for dinner that night. (The featured photo is of their “combination fajitas” which includes steak, chicken, Read More ...

El Espolon Mexican Restaurant in Jefferson City A great Mexican restaurant at two locations in Jefferson City as well as other cities in Missouri.  I love their steak fajitas (pictured are the chicken fajitas), which I order without the rice, beans and tortillas and it is so big I still have leftovers! I may order a side of guacamole because it is so good! Another favorite for both of us is their Carne Asada (which is their steak meal) which we order without beans and rice or tortillas. Hubby orders without the cooked onions and peppers because he has an Read More ...

El Jimador Mexican Restaurant in Jefferson City and Columbia A flagship Mexican restaurant in Jefferson City (and now Columbia and other Missouri locations). There are several Keto items on their menu that are tasty and filling. I love their steak fajitas, which I order without the rice, beans and tortillas and it is so big I still have leftovers! I may order a side of guacamole because it is so good! Another favorite for both of us is their Carne Asada (which is their steak meal) which we order without beans and rice or tortillas. Hubby orders without the cooked Read More ...

Theo’s Midtown in Jefferson City Jefferson City has been blessed with several great Greek eateries and this is the newest one, operated by one of the original purveyors of Greek cuisine. It’s a fun place to go! Although it is famous for its pizzas, you could eat Keto there quite easily by custom ordering. I have had their Greek salad with their pork on it, but the lamb or chicken would also be great. Order the dressing on the side. You could also order a gyro minus the pita and pile on some of their specialty meats with some veggies Read More ...

Oscar’s Classic Diner in Jefferson City Anyone living in Jefferson City for any length of time will recognize the name of Oscar’s as a Jefferson City tradition. It was established in 1948 and was “the” place to eat out all through the 1950s. Even though it closed down after 23 years, it reopened in 2004 in a new building at a new location, but with the same early charm of a classic diner, and the famous 1950s Oscar’s fare was back! There is plenty on their menu you can order and stay true to Keto. Breakfast is standard, and you Read More ...

Wendy’s in Jefferson City, Fulton, and Columbia Wendy’s has several very Keto friendly options, and is one of the favorite fast-food eateries of Matt and Megha of KetoConnect. Of course, an eatery that offers selections containing beef, bacon, cheese, grilled chicken, cheese, eggs, cheese, veggies and, oh, did we mention cheese, you could easily customize your own meal by simply saying “hold the fries and the bun.” But we have a list of options already picked for you along with the macros of each. #lowcarbjc Matt and Megha’s taste test and recommendation: Wendy’s in Jefferson City, Missouri Blvd Wendy’s in Read More ...

Panera Bread in Jefferson City and Columbia Even though you see “Bread” in the name of the restaurant, there are still lots of good Keto friendy items you can eat at Panera. And, of course, their coffee is wonderful! Panera has breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Here is a list of options from which you can select your Keto meal. Of course, you can order custom items from the menu and create your own meal…without the breads, bagels, and pastries, of course. #lowcarbjc Panera Bread in Jefferson City Panera Bread in Columbia, 100 Brickton Rd Panera Bread in Columbia, 3709 Providence Read More ...

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Columbia If you have been on Keto any length of time at all, you know that pasta and bread are not your friends, as well as many of the rich sauces that are famous in Italian cuisine. But you can still eat at one of America’s favorite Italian eateries if you watch your carbs–Olive Garden. It’s best to know before you go to keep from ordering something that will sabotage your hard work in one meal. Here are about 6 or 7 meals you can eat at Olive Garden without falling off the wagon. One Read More ...

HuHot Mongolian Grill in Columbia If you are craving oriental cuisine, HuHot may be one of your safest ways to satisfy that craving and still stay true to Keto. The reason is that there are DOZENS of food options that you get to pick from to build your own meal–you will customize a Keto feast! Lots of great meats and seafoods to pick from, then start adding on your veg and proteins like eggs, bacon, and other yummies. There are carbs in veggies, so keep that in mind as you are piling them onto your plate. Some of the less Read More ...