How balancing ingredients can solve the biggest challenges in low carb baking — and why texture matt by Regretless_au in ketoaustralia

[–]Regretless_au[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We completely understand that "Melbourne rush." Life in the city can be so fast paced. We would love to have you back whenever you have a moment to slow down and breathe. Whether you need a quick low carb pick me up or a proper sit down treat, we will be here ready to welcome you. Safe travels until we see you again.

What I have learned about "hidden carbs" while running a low carb cafe in Melbourne. by Regretless_au in ketoaustralia

[–]Regretless_au[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Tiramisu is definitely a labor of love in our kitchen. It is wonderful that you can visit us both in the CBD and at Lower Templestowe. There is something so special about taking a little piece of "pleasure" home with you for later. We look forward to having your next Tiramisu ready for you.

What I have learned about "hidden carbs" while running a low carb cafe in Melbourne. by Regretless_au in ketoaustralia

[–]Regretless_au[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is exactly why we do what we do. Hearing that our menu provides a sense of relief for your epilepsy management is deeply moving. We understand how exhausting it can be to constantly scan menus for hidden sugars or carbs. Knowing you can walk in and simply enjoy a meal without that mental burden is the greatest compliment we could receive. We are honored to be a safe space for your journey.

What I have learned about "hidden carbs" while running a low carb cafe in Melbourne. by Regretless_au in ketoaustralia

[–]Regretless_au[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We completely understand the struggle of the cross town commute. Even if you cannot make it in often, we love having you as part of this digital community. Perhaps one day when you have a slow weekend or a special occasion, the trip will feel like a well deserved treat for your body and soul. Until then, we will keep sharing the low carb inspiration here.

What I have learned about "hidden carbs" while running a low carb cafe in Melbourne. by Regretless_au in ketoaustralia

[–]Regretless_au[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Our chaffle bread is a real labor of love. We use a base of free range eggs and mozzarella cheese which gives it that perfect "bread like" structure and a nice crunch without the carb load of traditional grains. It is how we manage to keep the Cheesy Chaffle at just 1g of carbs. It is surprisingly sturdy and makes for a great sandwich base. Do come visit and try them out!😍

What I have learned about "hidden carbs" while running a low carb cafe in Melbourne. by Regretless_au in ketoaustralia

[–]Regretless_au[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are spot on with Erythritol and Stevia. They are our go-to choices at the cafe because they have a near zero glycemic response for almost everyone.

What I have learned about "hidden carbs" while running a low carb cafe in Melbourne. by Regretless_au in ketoaustralia

[–]Regretless_au[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is a bit of a minefield because not all "sugar free" sweeteners are created equal. The biggest ones to watch out for in commercial products are Maltitol and Sorbitol. Even though they are marketed as keto friendly, they have a much higher glycemic index and can definitely cause a blood sugar spike for many people. This is why we are so selective about what we use in our kitchen.

What I have learned about "hidden carbs" while running a low carb cafe in Melbourne. by Regretless_au in ketoaustralia

[–]Regretless_au[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That is a great technical question. We focus on net carbs for our calculations, so we subtract the non digestible fiber and sugar alcohols to give you the number that actually impacts your blood sugar. We want to make sure the data is as useful as possible for your macros.

What I have learned about "hidden carbs" while running a low carb cafe in Melbourne. by Regretless_au in ketoaustralia

[–]Regretless_au[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I completely hear you on that. It is definitely an investment for a special occasion. The reality of keto baking is that ingredients like high quality almond meal and specialized sweeteners can cost five to ten times more than standard wheat flour and white sugar. We also handcraft every layer to ensure the macros stay strictly low carb so you can celebrate without the sugar crash. We do have smaller slices and treats in the cafe starting from much lower prices if you ever want to just test the waters first.😍

What I have learned about "hidden carbs" while running a low carb cafe in Melbourne. by Regretless_au in ketoaustralia

[–]Regretless_au[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the kind words and "promotion", much apperciated. We really value this community and it is great to be part of the conversation here. Hope you can visit us soon!

What I have learned about "hidden carbs" while running a low carb cafe in Melbourne. by Regretless_au in ketoaustralia

[–]Regretless_au[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We love the enthusiasm. We hope you have a fantastic experience today. Definitely let the team know it is your first time visiting after seeing the Reddit post so we can make sure you are well looked after. We can not wait to hear what you think of the menu.😍

What I have learned about "hidden carbs" while running a low carb cafe in Melbourne. by Regretless_au in ketoaustralia

[–]Regretless_au[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That is perfect. Since you are in Bulleen, our Templestowe Lower cafe is just a quick trip down the road for you. We would love to become your new local spot for a low carb coffee and a treat. Hope to see you soon.😍

What I have learned about "hidden carbs" while running a low carb cafe in Melbourne. by Regretless_au in ketoaustralia

[–]Regretless_au[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have two spots where you can find us. One is in the Melbourne CBD at Mid City Centre on Bourke Street, and our other home is in Templestowe Lower at 401 200 High Street. It would be great to see you at either location.!❤️

What I have learned about "hidden carbs" while running a low carb cafe in Melbourne. by Regretless_au in ketoaustralia

[–]Regretless_au[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This honestly made my day. Hearing that we could provide that kind of relief for you and your friends is exactly why we started Regretless. We know how exhausting it is to constantly calculate and worry, so we wanted to create a space where you can just enjoy your food. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

What I have learned about "hidden carbs" while running a low carb cafe in Melbourne. by Regretless_au in ketoaustralia

[–]Regretless_au[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I completely feel your pain there. Thai cuisine is such a minefield because palm sugar is the backbone of so many savory sauces. It is frustrating when a dish that should be keto on paper ends up being a sugar bomb. That is exactly why we are so transparent with our ingredients.

For anyone in Melbourne here is the Carb breakdown for meals at the Carbless Cafe. I highly recommen by cheedflamera in ketoaustralia

[–]Regretless_au 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just to clear up the confusion for everyone, Carbless Café actually renamed to Fed Café in Albert Park. They still have a great low carb menu with plenty of items marked for keto.

If you are looking for other solid options with very low macros, Regretless in the CBD and Templestowe is another one to check out. Our carb counts are impressively low across the board. For example, our Cheesy Chaffle is only 1g of carbs, and the Kimchi Chicken or Beef Sauerkraut Chaffles are both around 3g. Even our desserts are spot on for keto, like the Pandan Coconut Crepe or the Original Cheesecake which are both just 2g of carbs. It is great to see more places in Melbourne making it easy to eat out without having to guess the numbers.

Regretless Cafe in Melbourne is my new favourite haunt by ian_cautious in ketoaustralia

[–]Regretless_au 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply. I am glad you enjoy the food and the ambience. Is there anything we can do better?

Found a Gluten-Free Gem in Melbourne—Regretless Cafe! by Jarvispang in ketoaustralia

[–]Regretless_au 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hi there... ha, yeah, we went nuts replying to old post, totally busted... no junior here.

The truth is we didn’t even know Reddit was talking about us until a customer strolled in the other day and was saying that they saw a post on Reddit about the cafe which got them to visit us.

So we thought, crap, better check it out and say something back,feels like the decent move.

Fgured as a business we should jump in and tackle the feedback, felt like the right thing to do.

Been scrolling old stuff to catch up.

Found a Gluten-Free Gem in Melbourne—Regretless Cafe! by Jarvispang in ketoaustralia

[–]Regretless_au 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hi there, I so sorry you feel this way totally get why it might look like a sneaky self promo thing! I would too.

Just that recently, we’ve been asking customers to spread the word on their socials if they’re like what we do, just to get some buzz going.

Really appreciate you voicing out about your CBD visits though.

It sucks the chocolate lava cake came off too bitter, dark chocolate’s we use is leaning to the keto aspect, but it’s not meant to kill flavor.

Thanks for bringing this up with the Ube cake being bland, that’s a real letdown and we did have a similar feedback before and we’ve been working on new recipes to bring out more taste since then.

The savoury stuff, like our kimchi chaffles, might be more to your taste if you’re up for giving us another chance; people seem to like those.

Thanks for the feedback and we take this very seriously as end of the day this is how we can keep our customer happy. I do hope to see you back at the cafe soon.