Looking for keto-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Indian Sizzler, Bart's Bagels and New Delhi Indian Restaurant, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry keto-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 9 cheap dining experiences
Discover cheap restaurants in University City with keto options. Budget-friendly keto dining.
University City's Cheap Keto Destinations
University City offers a wealth of budget-friendly options for diners in Philadelphia looking to maintain a ketogenic lifestyle without sacrificing flavor. This vibrant neighborhood features a diverse array of low-carb choices ranging from the bold spices of Indian Sizzler and Middle Eastern classics at Hummus Grill to quick American bites from HipCityVeg and Metropolitan Bakery Café. Whether you are craving Japanese specialties, Chinese favorites from Boba King, or a protein-packed Italian meal, these affordable local spots make it easy to stay on track while exploring a world of international cuisines.
18 restaurants in Best Cheap Keto Restaurants in University City | Cheap & Keto
- Indian Sizzler · rated 5/5: 6 keto-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Bart's Bagels · rated 4/5: 4 keto-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- New Delhi Indian Restaurant · rated 4/5: 3 keto-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Spread Bagelry: 7 keto-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Heng Feng: 4 keto-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Boba King: 3 keto-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Tea-Do: 3 keto-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- HipCityVeg · rated 5/5: 1 keto-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Hummus Grill · rated 4/5: 2 keto-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Metropolitan Bakery Café · rated 4/5: 1 keto-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Xi'an Sizzling Woks · rated 4/5: 1 keto-friendly dish on the menu. Chinese.
- Allegro Pizza · rated 3/5: 2 keto-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Fresh Donuts · rated 3/5: 2 keto-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Poke Burri: 2 keto-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Ed's Pizza & Wings: 1 keto-friendly dish on the menu. Italian.
- Kung Fu Tea: 1 keto-friendly dish on the menu. Chinese.
- CO-OP Restaurant & Bar: 1 keto-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- D.P. Dough: 1 keto-friendly dish on the menu. Italian.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
