• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Low Carb Yum
Easy Gluten-Free & Keto-Friendly Recipes
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
  • Start Keto
    • What Is The Keto Diet?
    • The Benefits Of A Keto Diet
    • What Are Macros In Keto?
    • Fast Food Keto Menus
    • Best Keto Fruits
    • Best Keto Vegetables
    • 5 Types Of Keto Diets
    • Low Carb vs Keto?
    • The Keto Food Pyramid
    • Keto Supplements
  • Recipes
    • By Course
      • Keto Appetizers
      • Keto Drinks
      • Low Carb Breads
      • Keto Casserole Recipes
      • Keto Salads
      • Sauces & Dressings
      • Keto Sides
      • Low Carb Snacks
      • Low Carb Soups
    • By Diet
      • Dairy-Free
      • Paleo
      • AIP
      • Nut-Free
      • Egg-Free
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Kid Friendly
    • By Cooking Style
      • Crock Pot
      • Instant Pot
      • One Pan
      • Freezer Friendly
      • 30 Minutes or Less
  • Breakfast
  • Desserts
    • Cakes
    • Candy
    • Cheesecakes
    • Cookies
    • Frosting
    • Frozen Desserts
    • Fruit
    • Pies
    • Puddings
  • Dinner
    • Beef
    • Casseroles
    • Chicken
    • Eggs
    • Pork
    • Seafood
    • Turkey
  • Shop
    • 5-Ingredient Keto Cookbook
    • Simple Keto Meals Cookbook
    • Low Carb Casseroles eCookbook
    • Low Carb Keto Products
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Starting a Keto Diet
  • Keto Recipes
    • Breakfasts
    • Dinners
    • Desserts
  • Membership
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home / Low Carb and Keto Diet Resources / Fast Food Keto Menus

    Keto At Sonic: How To Order Low-Carb

    By Lisa MarcAurele · Mar 22, 2023 · 3 Comments

    31 shares
    keto at sonic pinterest image

    Sonic is known for being America's drive-in, with tasty burgers and fries. But, did you know it's possible to eat keto at Sonic? Here's how!

    keto at sonic image with text overlay.
    Article Index
    • Best food options
    • How to order
    • FAQs
    • Related recipes

    Whether you are out cruising and craving a cold drink or you need a quick lunch, Sonic Drive-In is one of the best places to go.

    They are most well-known for greasy tater tots and burgers that taste SO good, but they're not exactly good for your health.

    It might seem impossible to stick to your keto diet at such a popular fast food restaurant, but there are a few low-carb options available. You just have to be creative!

    Follow this guide for all things keto at Sonic to help you order items that will keep you within your macros.

    Best food options

    If you are looking for a Sonic nutrition guide, this printable nutrition guide is a PDF from their website. Unfortunately, it isn't user-friendly at all. The font is really small, and you have to do the math to figure out the net carbs.

    That's why I created this guide for keto diet options at Sonic that you can refer to instead!

    The easiest way to navigate eating low carb at Sonic is to stick to ordering keto drinks and meat. So, let's look at both categories a little closer.

    keto sonic breakfast burrito bowl option.

    Keto drinks

    Sonic is known for its happy hour! Here are the different sugar-free drinks you can order at Sonic.

    • Diet Cherry Limeade (3g)
    • Diet Coke (0g)
    • Coke Zero Sugar (0g)
    • Diet Dr. Pepper (0g)
    • Water (0g)
    • Unsweetened Iced Tea: (0g)
    • Coffee With Cream: (1g)

    Keto foods

    It is possible to eat a low-carb meal at Sonic. You can order both breakfast and lunch options with low net carbs:

    • Supersonic Breakfast Burrito: no tortilla (5g)
    • Breakfast Toaster: no bread and no tots (5g)
    • Sonic Breakfast Bowl: (4g)
    • Classic Grilled Chicken Sandwich: no bread (4g)
    • Grilled Chicken Wrap: no bread (4g)
    • Sonic Burger: no bun, no sauce (7g)
    • Sonic Cheeseburger: no bun (8g)
    • Plain Hot Dog: no bun
    • All-American Dog: no bun, ketchup and relish
    • Hot Dog With Chili: no bun, (6g)
    • Sonic Chili: (9g)

    How to order

    There are a few simple rules to remember when you are trying to eat keto at Sonic.

    Following these rules will help you find the most keto-friendly options at Sonic without stressing out, even a little bit.

    Here are some really simple rules to follow to stay on track:

    1. Avoid the french fries and tots.

    Unfortunately, all those tasty sides have too many carbs to be keto-friendly. Just like you naturally avoid potatoes on a low-carb diet, avoid anything breaded at Sonic.

    This also includes those mozzarella sticks. They haven't made a keto-friendly version of them yet.

    Basically, avoid all the sides to stay keto at Sonic. They don't have many low-carb options in the snack or sides portion of the menu.

    2. Decline crispy sandwiches.

    Any type of crispy sandwich means that it was breaded. Since breading has way too many carbs to keep you within your macros, you should always choose grilled meats if you can. That means don't order a bunless crispy chicken sandwich from Sonic Drive-In.

    The safest option will always be:

    • Burger patties
    • Grilled chicken
    • Scrambled eggs

    Ordering a Supersonic Bacon Double Cheeseburger without the bun is another popular choice!

    Also don't skip out on the chili cheese coney - just tell them no bun.

    sonic hotdog without bun.

    3. Order sugar free drinks.

    Play it safe and just order diet or sugar-free drinks. This includes things like diet sodas and unsweetened tea or coffee.

    When you order your drink, remember to tell them not to add any sweetener to your tea or coffee. (Some employees might add sugar to it without thinking.)

    It's a lot safer to add the sugar substitute yourself. That way, you can control how sweet it is and whether it is real sugar or low-carb sweetener.

    Tip: Check out my keto-friendly sweetener guide this guide to find the best options!

    4. Choose low-carb add-ons.

    There are a lot of different things you can add to your bunless burger or grilled chicken. Here are the low-carb options you can request at Sonic:

    • Avocado
    • Crispy Bacon
    • American Cheese
    • Grilled Onions
    • Green Chiles
    • Jalapenos
    • Mustard
    • Ranch Dressing
    • Light Mayo
    sonic philly cheesesteak without bread.

    FAQs

    Here are a few answers to the most frequently asked questions about ordering keto food at Sonic! If you don't see your question in this list, please leave it in the comments.

    Are Sonic onion rings keto?

    No, the onion rings at Sonic are not keto-friendly. They are breaded with all-purpose flour, which has too many carbs to keep you within your macros.

    What can I order at Sonic for keto?

    Just remember to order unsweetened drinks and meats without the bread when you are eating at Sonic. Bunless burgers or sandwiches are a safe bet. If you see a salad on the menu, order it without any dressing.

    What drink at Sonic is keto?

    Honestly, they don't have very many keto-friendly options. All of their slushes and shakes are packed with sugar. The best option is to order unsweetened tea or water.

    You can also order a diet Cherry limeade - it only has 3g net carbs. Plus, there are just 1.9 grams net carbs in a diet strawberry limeade, so that is another fantastic option.

    Is Sonic chili keto-friendly?

    Yes, the Sonic chili is keto-friendly, but you have to watch how much of it you eat. There are 9 grams of net carbs in one bowl of chili. If you eat half of it and add cheese and jalapenos, you can enjoy this on the keto diet.

    Related recipes

    If reading all about Sonic has you craving burgers and onion rings, here are some low-carb recipes you can make at home! All of them will effectively replace anything you can order at Sonic Drive-In.

    • Keto Onion Rings are perfectly crispy and only have 4 grams net carbs in each serving.
    • Bacon Egg Muffins are a portable breakfast that fills you up and has bold spices that start your day out right.
    • Air Fryer Hamburgers are so easy to make and don't make a mess in your kitchen - plus they are fantastically low in carbs!
    • Keto Salted Caramel Mocha only has 2g net carbs in each glass and tastes like a decadent treat.
    • Low Carb Chicken Nuggets are crispy and bite-sized and they taste delicious when you dip them into your favorite sugar-free sauce.

    Did you know you can also order keto at Panera Bread too?

    ★ FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK, PINTEREST, AND INSTAGRAM FOR MORE EASY KETO RECIPES.

    « Radish Keto Hash Browns
    Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers In Air Fryer »

    Related Posts

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Peter

      February 21, 2022 at 3:20 pm

      Good reminders. I just wish Sonic would let you punch in a "no bread" option in the app. I suggested that to them through their official site and got back something like "we can't control what our location-specific stores do" which didn't make a lot of sense. If you show up at any of the shops and say "no bread", you get a funny response sometimes, but they figure out how to do it.

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        February 22, 2022 at 7:29 am

        Agree! You should be able to remove any of the ingredients with a customize option.

        Reply
        • Bambi

          December 16, 2022 at 5:08 pm

          I have found that Arby's has been the best at removing the bread. They will actually break it down and put it in separate containers.

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Trending Recipes

    We focus on creating low-carb, keto-friendly meals that are easy to make at home. Here are some of our recipes that are trending:

    • boneless pork ribs
      How to Cook Boneless Pork Ribs in the Oven Fast
    • small stack of coconut flour pancakes topped with butter
      Keto Coconut Flour Pancakes
    • tzatziki sauce with sour cream on spoon
      Tzatziki Sauce with Sour Cream Recipe
    • mexican zucchini and ground beef
      Mexican Zucchini and Ground Beef Skillet
    • keto bread machine recipe featured image
      Keto Friendly Yeast Bread Recipe for Bread Machine
    • cheesecake mousse keto dessert with cream cheese
      Sugar-Free Keto Cheesecake Mousse Fluff

    Popular Desserts

    Desserts can be a challenge while on a keto or low-carb diet. We have wonderful recipes to satisfy your sweet tooth, while watching those macros.

    • keto chocolate cake slice on white plate
      Best Keto Chocolate Cake Recipe
    • three scoops almond milk ice cream in bowl
      Homemade Almond Milk Ice Cream
    • chia seed pudding in glass dishes
      Easy Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding
    • peanut butter balls buckeyes on white square plate
      Keto Peanut Butter Balls (Buckeyes)

    Footer

    Featured On:

    Parade FitnessHuffington PostHealthLineBuzzFeedThe KitchnShapeWomen's HealthCountry Living Men's Health

    Keto

    • Get Started
    • Keto Calculator
    • Low Carb vs Keto
    • Low Carb Food List

    Recipes

    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
    • Dinners
    • Salads
    • Sides

    About

    • About
    • Contact
    • Newsletter
    • Work With Us

    ↑ back to top

    LowCarbYum.com makes money through affiliate partner links: If you click on a link, we may earn a commission. Our writers create all reviews, recipes, and other content to inform readers, with no influence from our advertisers. LowCarbYum.com may earn from qualifying purchased made on Amazon.com. Learn more about our policies and disclosures.

    Copyright © 2023. Low Carb Yum. All Rights Reserved.