10 Carnivore Diet Fast Food Recipes, Restaurants, & Pro Tips

Unlike Keto or Paleo, the Carnivore Diet doesn’t allow plant-based oils, vegetables, or seasonings. Even sauces, marinades, or “clean” condiments usually contain sugar, seed oils, or emulsifiers that are not Carnivore.

Although it seems challenging, dining out on a Carnivore Diet is easy because you can find animal-based foods in many restaurants. You just need to find the best restaurant chain and learn how to order cleanly.

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Best Fast Food Chains for Carnivore Diet

Fast food might not seem healthy for a meat-based diet, but many chains offer surprisingly customizable options. By removing unnecessary components and reaching beef patties, bacon, eggs, and cheese, you can build a Carnivore-friendly meal.

You can also order cleanly and tell the waiters you can eat only animal-based foods, so no tomatoes, sauces, lettuce, or other plant-based ingredients.

Here’s what Carnivore Diet fast food to order at some of the most popular chains:

McDonald’s

McDonald’s burgers are 100% beef with no fillers, which makes them a proper carnivore base. Skip the buns, ketchup, and condiments.

You can also order multiple Quarter Pounder patties with cheese and bacon or the Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese, no bun or sauces.

In-N-Out

The chain’s secret menu includes the Flying Dutchman, which includes just two beef patties and two slices of cheese. You can add more patties and cheese because the staff usually welcomes custom orders.

Just avoid their animal-style options, which include sauce and grilled onions.

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Five Guys

Five Guys is one of the most Carnivore-friendly chains because everything is customizable and cooked fresh. Get a bacon cheeseburger in a bowl, with extra patties or eggs.

They cook in peanut oil, so be aware if you’re on a strict Carnivore.

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Wendy’s

Wendy’s Baconator (no bun, no ketchup) is a fatty, satisfying option. It includes beef patties, bacon, and cheese.

You can double or triple the order or add plain patties. Skip the chili (contains beans and spices) and grilled chicken, which often has sugar in the marinade.

Chipotle

Chipotle lets you build a meat-only bowl using carnitas, steak, or barbacoa. Avoid everything plant-based: no rice, beans, salsa, or guac.

You can include cheese or sour cream if your Carnivore version allows dairy products. You can double the meat to have a more filling meal.

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Pro Tips for Ordering at Fast Food Chains

Ordering Carnivore at fast food places requires a little confidence and clarity. The simpler you make your request, the better. Most staff will listen to you if you explain your needs politely and directly.

• Speak clearly and say things like “Just beef patties and cheese, no bun, no sauce.”
• Don’t be shy because fast food staff are used to custom orders.
• Ask for multiple patties separately, e.g., 3 plain patties.
• Check if breakfast meats like sausage and bacon are sugar-free.

Sometimes, fast food isn't an option, and you're stuck in a gas station or convenience store. That’s where you should pick wisely!

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Carnivore Convenience Store Picks

If you are on a Carnivore Diet and have to eat fast food, your best strategy is to check the shelves and look for simple, low-ingredient items that are still meat-based or animal-derived, such as:

• Hard-boiled eggs 
• Plain beef jerky or meat sticks
• String cheese or cheddar blocks
• Packs of butter or ghee

But remember to check the labels carefully because many contain sugar, soy, or seed oils. Look for zero-carb jerky or dried meat crisps made with just meat and salt.

Avoid ingredients like dextrose, maltodextrin, MSG, natural flavors, or seed oils like canola.

You also need Carnivore Diet fast food if you like to travel on a Carnivore Diet. There are ways to make on-the-go, Carnivore-friendly packs.

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Travel Like a Carnivore: An On-the-Go Kit

If you travel frequently, keeping a Carnivore-friendly snack kit can save you both money and stress. Packing your own food means avoiding last-minute or poor decisions, especially at airports or while driving through remote areas.

Your Carnivore travel kit can include beef crisps, vacuum-packed hard-boiled eggs, cheese cubes, or homemade meat bars. You can even bring small containers of tallow, ghee, or salted butter.

If you're serious about staying on track, you can take a mini hot plate or travel grill with you to easily cook fresh meat in hotel rooms.

Whether you eat Carnivore fast food in restaurants, make your own on-the-go meals, or cook at home, you should consider the common mistakes and avoid them.

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Mistakes to Avoid

Many beginners fall into the trap of assuming all meat is safe, but it’s not. It is smart to consider the following tips when eating Carnivore Diet fast food:

• Grilled chicken sounds clean, but it is usually marinated in sugary or soy-based sauces.
• Processed meats like sausage patties and bacon strips may include dextrose or MSG.
• Double-check for sugar, seed oils, and spice blends in seemingly innocent items like jerky or eggs.
• Avoid too many dairy products and only use them if you tolerate them well and don't experience bloating, cravings, or inflammation afterward.
• Don’t trust jerky unless you check its ingredients.
• Avoid condiments because ketchup, BBQ sauce, and mayo often contain sugar or seed oils.

You can also eat Carnivore Diet fast food on a budget if you consider the following tips and hacks.

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Carnivore Diet Fast Food on a Budget

Fast food doesn’t have to mean spending a fortune. Many chains offer dollar-menu burgers, and you can order several, toss the buns, and create a decent Carnivore meal for under $10.

Some chains will also let you buy plain beef patties in bulk at a discount if you ask.

Another tip is to skip overpriced combos or meals that come with unwanted items. Go for just meat, and add extras like bacon or eggs if you want.

You can also make Carnivore Diet fast food at home to save money, control the ingredients, and make yummy, nutritious meals.

Top 10 Carnivore Diet Fast Food Dishes to Make at Home

When you are at home, it is easy to make fast food on Carnivore Diet. You just need the right Carnivore Diet recipes.

The following recipes help you make easy and yummy Carnivore Diet fast food dishes.

Carnivore Bacon Cheeseburger Patties

Ingredients:

• 500g ground beef (80/20)
• 4 slices of sugar-free bacon
• 4 slices of cheddar cheese (optional)
• 2 tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Form beef into 2–4 burger patties. Season with salt.
2. Fry bacon in a pan until crispy; set aside.
3. Cook burger patties in the bacon grease for 3–4 minutes per side.
4. Top each patty with cheese and bacon.
5. Serve alone or stack.

Macros per serving:

• ~550 kcal
• 45g fat
• 40g protein
• 0g carbohydrates

Egg and Sausage McMuffin–Style Stack (Bunless)

Ingredients:

• 2 sausage patties (no sugar or fillers)
• 2 fried eggs
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp butter or 1 slice of cheddar (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cook sausage patties and eggs in tallow or butter.
2. Stack: sausage, cheese or butter, egg, sausage.

Macros per serving:

• Calories: ~470 kcal
• Fat: ~38g
• Protein: ~30g
• Carbohydrates: ~1g (trace from cheese)

Carnivore Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients:

• 2 chicken thighs, skin-on
• 1 egg
• Pork rinds or parmesan (optional)
• 2 tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Cut chicken into bite-sized chunks. Dip in egg.
2. Coat with crushed pork rinds or parmesan (optional).
3. Fry in tallow until golden. Add salt to taste.

Macros per serving:

• Calories: ~480 kcal
• Fat: ~32g
• Protein: ~42g
• Carbohydrates: ~0.5g

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Cheeseburger Egg Wraps

Ingredients:

• 3 eggs
• 200g ground beef
• 2 slices of cheese
• 2 tsp alt
• 2 tbsp butter

Instructions:

1. Scramble eggs into a large thin omelet—set aside.
2. Brown the beef in butter, season with salt, and layer into the egg wrap.
3. Top with cheese, fold like a burrito, and melt closed.

Macros per serving:

• Calories: ~640 kcal
• Fat: ~50g
• Protein: ~45g
• Carbohydrates: ~1g

Carnivore Pizza Melt

Ingredients:

• 2 burger patties
• 2 tbsp ground beef or sausage
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 slice of cheese
• 2 tsp salt
• oregano or crispy bacon (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cook two patties with salt. Top one with sausage, cheese, and egg yolk.
2. Close like a sandwich with the second patty.
3. Melt in a pan until gooey. Slice like a pizza wedge.

Macros per serving:

• Calories: ~600 kcal
• Fat: ~48g
• Protein: ~42g
• Carbohydrates: ~0.5g

Bacon Egg & Cheese Roll-Ups

Ingredients:

• 4 eggs
• 4 slices of bacon
• 2 slices of cheese
• 2 tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Fry bacon strips and set aside.
2. Make thin omelets with the eggs and salt.
3. Roll bacon and cheese into each egg wrap.

Macros per serving:

• Calories: ~390 kcal
• Fat: ~32g
• Protein: ~24g
• Carbohydrates: ~0.5g

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Carnivore Tacos (with Egg Wraps)

Ingredients:

• 3 eggs
• 200g ground beef or shredded beef
• 4 tbsp cheese, sour cream (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cook thin egg taco shells.
2. Cook beef, and season with salt.
3. Fill egg tacos with beef and cheese.

Macros per serving:

• Calories: ~650 kcal
• Fat: ~48g
• Protein: ~47g
• Carbohydrates: ~1g

Meatza (Carnivore Pizza)

Ingredients:

• 300g ground beef
• 2 slices of cheese
• Some bacon bits or sausage
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp butter or ghee
• 2 tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Flatten the beef into a thin circle.
2. Bake or fry both sides in butter with salt until browned.
3. Add cheese and toppings, then broil until melted.

Macros per serving:

• Calories: ~700 kcal
• Fat: ~55g
• Protein: ~50g
• Carbohydrates: ~1g

Carnivore Chicken Tenders

Ingredients:

• 2 chicken breasts or thighs
• 1 egg
• Pork rinds or parmesan
• 2 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp beef tallow for frying

Instructions:

1. Cut chicken into strips. Dip in egg and crushed pork rinds.
2. Fry in tallow until golden. Serve with bone broth or egg yolk dip.

Macros per serving:

• Calories: ~480 kcal
• Fat: ~32g
• Protein: ~42g
• Carbohydrates: ~0.5g

Carnivore Drive-Thru Platter (Meal Prep Style)

Ingredients:

• 2 burger patties
• 2 boiled eggs
• 2 sausage links (clean ingredients)
• 2 slices of cheese
• 2 tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Batch-cook all ingredients and portion into containers.
2. Reheat and eat as a full combo meal.

Macros per serving:

• Calories: ~820 kcal
• Fat: ~65g
• Protein: ~55g
• Carbohydrates: ~1g

Conclusion

Bringing variety to your Carnivore table is easy; you can even eat Carnivore Diet fast food dishes if you make them using the above recipes or know how to order in restaurants.

Whether you are cooking at home, preparing on-the-go meals, or considering eating out, Carnivore Diet fast food can be part of your menu. Please just remember to stick to the main foods allowed on Carnivore and avoid plants.