This has been a highly popularized topic over the past couple years with the Ketogenic Diet: how do I order Starbucks on the Keto Diet without sounding like a total dork or taking up too much of the barista’s time?
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Updated May 2021
Well, I’ve got you covered with the exact words you need to say in order to have that amazing keto-friendly Starbucks coffee in your hand without feeling weird. I’ve seen comments where baristas may get a little frustrated with you if you just say “I’ll have the keto version, please.” So I am here to make it easier for both you and the Starbucks barista. Make sure you say please! Bonus points if you write it down for them. Remember when ordering Keto Starbucks drinks, you will most likely have to go with the smallest size available to accurately cut down on carbs.
Down below, I’ve compiled the top 10 Keto Starbucks drinks and the exact wordage down below. I’ve also looked for drink combinations with the lowest carb count so it can be TRULY keto. I consider anything over 5 carbs a deal breaker. If you have a drink that you love and want me to come up with the lingo for you, drop a comment below. I would love to hear from you! Check them out and tell me what you think.
Keto Starbucks Drinks
- Keto Starbucks Build-Your-Own (Get creative!): Order smallest size of your favorite drink + Replace milk with 3/4 water & 1/4 heavy cream (or almond milk) + Request sugar-free syrup [Your choice of Vanilla or Cinnamon Dolce] + Replace sugary toppings [Your choice of Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Sea Salt, or Pumpkin Spice] [Net Carbs: 1-4g]
- Keto Pink Drink: Passion Tango Iced Tea + No classic syrup + Replace milk with heavy cream + 2 pumps of sugar-free vanilla syrup + A little Splenda + Freeze Dried Strawberries on top (optional, adds 3 net carbs] [Net Carbs: 1-4g]
- Keto Basic Latte: Americano + 2 pumps of sugar-free syrup (optional) [Your choice of Vanilla or Cinnamon Dolce] + 3/4 water + 1/4 heavy cream + foam on top [Net Carbs: 1g]
- Keto Basic Frappuccino: Unsweetened Iced Coffee + Extra Ice + 2 pumps of sugar-free syrup [Your choice of Vanilla or Cinnamon Dolce] + 2 shots of heavy cream + blended Frappucino style + No Frappuccino base + No Frappuccino syrups + No whipped cream [Net Carbs: 4g]
- Keto Chai Tea Latte: Chai Tea Latte + with 2 Chai brewed tea bags, not the concentrate + No liquid cane syrup + 2 shots of heavy cream + 2 pumps of sugar-free Cinnamon Dolce syrup [Net Carbs: 4g]
- Keto Flat White: Flat White + Replace steamed milk with half heavy cream/half water steamed [Net Carbs: 1g]
- Keto Iced Coffee: Narino 70 Cold Brew + Ice + Unsweetened [Net Carbs: 0g]
- Keto London Fog Hot Tea: Earl Grey Tea + With 2 brewed tea bags, not the concentrate + 2 shots of heavy cream + 1 pump of sugar-free vanilla syrup [Net Carbs: 3g]
- Keto Passion Tango Iced Tea: Passion Tango Herbal Tea + On ice + Unsweetened [Net Carbs: 0g]
- Keto Double Shot: Starbucks Doubleshot + On ice + Unsweetened + Almond milk + 1 pump sugar-free vanilla syrup [Net carb: 1g]
There are many different ways to order, but as long as you are courteous and let your barista know ahead of time about your custom order and special dietary needs, they will usually be very understanding. Remember 1) say please 2) speak slowly and clearly 3) write it down 4) get the smallest size 5) skinny doesn’t mean Keto 6) SAY PLEASE!
Happy Keto Starbucks drink ordering! For more resources, check out starbucks.com.
Did you know you can also order Starbucks sugar-free syrups online so you always have them in your home? Check out my favorite one below!
If you love these Keto Starbucks drinks, check out my super quick Keto Breakfast Ideas!
Susan Chase says
What’s THE FOAM you mention to put on top of the keto basic lattes?
Amber says
I *think* the almond milk at Starbucks has sugar in it. Just an FYI
Jena says
Hi, I usually get a White Mocha with Carmel drizzle added. What’s my keto lingo for this? Thank you in advance 🙂
Christie says
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS, OLIVIA!! I feel like an idiot trying to do this on my own and usually just give up, never getting what I really want.
Olivia Wyles says
Awww! You are so welcome, Christie! I’m glad this helped you!!
Kassie says
Hi! Starbucks barista here, I just wanted to let you know that currently Starbucks only offers sugar free syrup in vanilla and cinnamon dolce flavors. All of the other ones have sugar.
Olivia Wyles says
Hi Kassie, thank you for calling this to my attention. At the time I published this post, there were more sugar free options, but I think Starbucks may have discontinued them. I will update my post and also include the “skinny” options.
Susanne says
I always order the same thing; a grande cold brew, single espresso shot, with heavy cream, double blended, served in a venti cup, I add my own Pyure sweetener (0 carb stevia sweetener) after it is blended.
The way they make it for me, my drink has 2 grams net carbs, and it is all from the heavy cream, if I have my calculations correctly and there are no hidden sugars in the cold brew or the espresso.
I have it served in the venti cup because when the ice is blended (make sure it is double blended or it will be “grainy”) it takes up more space. They measure the drink into the grande cup before blending, then dump it in the blender, so to get what I paid for, they have to serve it in a larger cup.
It’s like a keto frappuccino! One of the barista’s in Oakwood, Ohio helped me get this phrased right, thanks, Alex!
Olivia Wyles says
This is very helpful! Thank you, Susanne!
Fran Higson says
My go to is an Americano with heavy cream, no sweetener. So yum.
Olivia Wyles says
Quick and easy! Love it!
Lisa says
Hi! They’ve been out of SF cinnamon dolce 🙁
Any good recipes to ask them to make a caramel frapp that’s low carb?
Thanks