Keto-Friendly Pizza Places: Where To Get Your Fix

Pizza is a food that is often associated with high-carb crusts, but it is possible to find keto-friendly options at some pizza places. Keto pizzas typically have a special low-carb crust made from ingredients like almond flour, coconut flour, or cauliflower. They are also usually high in fat and protein, with toppings like mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and vegetables.

Some popular pizza chains that offer keto-friendly options include Papa Murphy's, Marco's Pizza, Blaze Pizza, Lou Malnati's, and Pizza Boy. These restaurants offer crustless pizzas, pizza bowls, or alternative crusts made from keto-friendly ingredients.

In addition to these chains, there are also local pizza joints that cater to keto diets, such as Stoney's Pizza in Huntington Beach, Xtra Cheese in Whittier, and Pizza Man in North Hollywood. These restaurants may offer keto-friendly crusts or allow customers to create their own low-carb options.

When ordering keto pizza, it is important to be mindful of the toppings and sauces chosen, as some options may be higher in carbs. It is also recommended to check the nutrition information and ask questions about the ingredients to ensure that the pizza fits within your dietary needs.

Blaze Pizza

The keto crust is only available in the 11-inch size and comes with spicy red sauce, mozzarella, bacon, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, and spinach. With these toppings, the pizza contains 15g of net carbs. You can ask for no vegetables to reduce the carb count.

You can also customise your pizza with other keto-friendly toppings, including:

• White sauce
• Various cheeses
• Artichoke
• Kalamata olives
• Roasted butternut squash
• Mushrooms
• Chopped garlic
• Green bell peppers
• Grilled chicken
• Banana peppers
• BBQ drizzle
• Pesto drizzle

The Blaze keto pizza has received mixed reviews. Some people like that it is gluten-free and find it tasty and filling. However, others find it bland and prefer the taste of homemade keto pizzas. It is also quite pricey for the size.

Papa Murphy's

• Cowboy: pepperoni, Italian sausage, mushrooms, black olives, cheddar, herb and cheese blend, whole-milk mozzarella, and either creamy garlic or olive oil and garlic sauce.
• Papa's All Meat: Canadian bacon, salami, pepperoni, Italian sausage, ground beef, cheddar, whole-milk mozzarella, and either creamy garlic or olive oil and garlic sauce.
• Papa's Favorite: pepperoni, Italian sausage, ground beef, mushrooms, mixed onions, green peppers, black olives, cheddar, whole-milk mozzarella, and either creamy garlic or olive oil and garlic sauce.
• Chicken Bacon Artichoke: grilled chicken, bacon, marinated artichoke hearts, spinach, zesty herbs, parmesan, and whole-milk mozzarella, with creamy garlic sauce.
• Gourmet Vegetarian: spinach, zucchini, mushrooms, marinated artichoke hearts, Roma tomatoes, mixed onions, cheddar, herb and cheese blend, and whole-milk mozzarella, with creamy garlic sauce.

Each pizza is divided into eight servings. The nutritional information for each pizza is available on the Papa Murphy's website.

In addition to these options, Papa Murphy's also offers a 'Create Your Own Crustless' pizza, where customers can choose their sauce (or no sauce) and add up to five toppings. Keto-friendly toppings are marked with a 'KF' on the website.

While some customers have praised Papa Murphy's keto pizzas, others have criticised the portion sizes and prices.

Marco's Pizza

Pizza Bowls

The Pizza Bowls at Marco's come in a variety of options, including specialty bowls and customizable creations. Here are some of the specialty bowls:

• All Meat Pizza Bowl: This bowl contains pepperoni, ham, Italian sausage, and bacon, along with three types of cheese and the original sauce, plus romesan seasoning. Half a bowl contains 600 calories, 46 grams of fat, 40 grams of protein, 5 grams of total carbs, and 4 grams of net carbs.
• Deluxe Pizza Bowl: This bowl includes pepperoni, Italian sausage, mushrooms, green peppers, onions, three types of cheese, the original sauce, and romesan seasoning. Half a bowl has 490 calories, 38 grams of fat, 28 grams of protein, 7 grams of total carbs, and 6 grams of net carbs.
• Garden Pizza Bowl: A vegetarian option with mushrooms, black olives, onions, sliced tomatoes, a three-cheese blend, romesan seasoning, and garlic sauce. Half a bowl contains 390 calories, 30 grams of fat, 22 grams of protein, 9 grams of total carbs, and 8 grams of net carbs.
• Buffalo Chicken Pizza Bowl: Grilled chicken, La Nava hot sauce, a three-cheese blend (regular cheese, white American cheese, and feta cheese crumbles), and red onions. Half a bowl has 440 calories, 30 grams of fat, 22 grams of protein, 7 grams of total carbs, and 6 grams of net carbs.
• The Philly Pizza Bowl: Steak, cheese, mushrooms, green peppers, and onions. Half a bowl contains 340 calories, 21 grams of fat, 23 grams of protein, 8 grams of total carbs, and 7 grams of net carbs.

Other Keto Options

In addition to the Pizza Bowls, Marco's Pizza offers keto-friendly subs, salads, and toppings.

Subs

You can order subs without the bun, served in a bowl. Some options include:

• Chicken Club Sub: Grilled chicken, bacon, cheese, tomato slices, and mayonnaise. Without the bread, it contains 410 calories, 27 grams of fat, 33 grams of protein, 6 grams of total carbs, and 5 grams of net carbs.
• Ham & Cheese Sub: Ham, provolone cheese, mayonnaise, red onions, and tomato slices. Without the bun, it has 350 calories, 26 grams of fat, 24 grams of protein, 5 grams of total carbs, and 4 grams of net carbs.
• Italiano Sub: Ham, salami, provolone cheese, low-carb sub dressing, banana peppers, red onions, and tomato slices, served without the bread. Half a bowl contains 430 calories, 33 grams of fat, 27 grams of protein, 5 grams of total carbs, and 4 grams of net carbs.

Salads

Salads are another keto-friendly option at Marco's Pizza. Just remember to skip the croutons. Some choices include:

• Chicken Caesar Salad: A mix of iceberg and romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, shaved parmesan cheese, and low-carb Caesar dressing. Half a salad has 320 calories, 27 grams of fat, 13 grams of protein, 5 grams of total carbs, and 3 grams of net carbs.
• Garden Salad: A mix of iceberg and romaine lettuce, cheddar cheese, black olives, green peppers, red onions, tomatoes, and ranch dressing. Half a salad contains 320 calories, 22 grams of fat, 4 grams of protein, 7 grams of total carbs, and 5 grams of net carbs.
• Greek Salad: Iceberg and romaine lettuce, feta cheese, banana peppers, black olives, red onions, tomatoes, and Greek dressing. Half a salad has 340 calories, 32 grams of fat, 6 grams of protein, 7 grams of total carbs, and 5 grams of net carbs.

Toppings

Most of the toppings at Marco's Pizza are keto-friendly. Here are some options and their respective net carb counts:

• Classic pepperoni: 0 grams of net carbs
• Old World pepperoni: 0 grams of net carbs
• Grilled chicken: 1 gram of net carb
• Ham: Less than 1 gram of net carb
• Italian sausage: 2 grams of net carbs
• Extra cheese: Less than 1 gram of net carb
• Cheddar cheese: 2 grams of net carbs
• Parmesan cheese: 0 grams of net carbs
• Banana peppers: Less than 1 gram of net carb
• Fresh spinach: Less than 1 gram of net carb
• Green olives: Less than 1 gram of net carb
• Green peppers: Less than 1 gram of net carb
• Jalapeños: Less than 1 gram of net carb
• Mushrooms: Less than 1 gram of net carb
• Sliced tomatoes: 0 grams of net carbs

Tips for Ordering Keto at Marco's Pizza

When ordering at Marco's Pizza to stay within your keto macros, here are some tips to keep in mind:

• Avoid the pizza crust, as it is high in carbs.
• Stick to water or unsweetened tea as your beverage choice.
• Order sauces on the side, as they may contain hidden carbs.
• Stay away from calzones, sides, and subs with buns.
• Avoid desserts and sugary drinks, which are typically high in carbs and sugar.

Lou Malnati's

The crustless pizza is a gluten-free and low-carb option, perfect for those who are gluten intolerant or watching their carbohydrate intake. Lou Malnati's also offers a traditional gluten-free thin-crust pizza, available in a small 9" size.

For those who are not close enough to a Lou Malnati's location, the restaurant offers shipping across the country through its shipping division, Tastes of Chicago. This way, customers can enjoy their favourite pizza from the comfort of their homes.

In addition to their famous crustless pizza, Lou Malnati's also offers other keto-friendly options, such as the Malnati Salad with 4g of net carbs, the Sweet Vinaigrette Salad Dressing with 8g of net carbs, and the Deep Dish Pepperoni Pizza with 18g of net carbs.

Pizza Boy

The price of a pizza at Pizza Boy starts at $23.49, and the number of carbs depends on your toppings. The restaurant is open Monday to Saturday from 9:30 am to 9:30 pm and on Sundays from 9:30 am to 9 pm.

If you're looking for a keto pizza with a more traditional crust, Blaze Pizza offers a keto crust with only 2g net carbs per serving. Lou Malnati's also serves up a crustless, keto-friendly, Chicago-style pizza on top of a sausage and mozzarella base.

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