The Happy Cow (Colorado Springs, CO) Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, The Happy Cow (Colorado Springs, CO) cooks with: beef tallow (estimated). Across the 86 menu items we analyzed, it averages 1.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at The Happy Cow (Colorado Springs, CO)
Learn this once: a salad with grilled protein and the dressing left off is nearly always the lowest seed oil order anywhere. So the list below sticks to real meals, salads included, never just a water.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| The Happy House Salad (Balsamic Vinaigrette) | 1.5g |
| Overnight Oats | 1.8g |
| The Happy Grazer (Grass-Fed) | 2.0g |
| The Happy Grazer (Colorado Wagyu) | 2.0g |
| Herd Fritters (3 pc) | 2.3g |
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| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| El Mirasol Chicken | 8.2g |
| Bacon Burger (Grass-Fed) | 6.7g |
| Bacon Burger (Colorado Wagyu) | 6.7g |
| El Mirasol (Grass-Fed) | 6.7g |
| El Mirasol (Colorado Wagyu) | 6.7g |
Every The Happy Cow (Colorado Springs, CO) item, ranked
All 86 items we have for The Happy Cow (Colorado Springs, CO), safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| BBQ Sauce | 0.0g |
| Applesauce | 0.0g |
| Espresso (Single) | 0.0g |
| Espresso (Double) | 0.0g |
| Espresso (Triple) | 0.0g |
| Espresso (Quad) | 0.0g |
| Local Tea (Cup) | 0.0g |
| Local Tea (Pot) | 0.0g |
| Americano | 0.0g |
| Cold Brew | 0.0g |
| House Drip | 0.0g |
| Red Eye | 0.0g |
| Matcha OJ | 0.0g |
| Juice | 0.0g |
| Olipop | 0.0g |
| Liquid Death | 0.0g |
| Honey Soda | 0.0g |
| Dram | 0.0g |
| Spindrift | 0.0g |
| Sanpellegrino | 0.0g |
| Water | 0.0g |
| Wild Tonic Kombucha | 0.0g |
| Cortado | 0.1g |
| Shakerado | 0.1g |
| Flat White | 0.3g |
| The Purple Cow | 0.3g |
| Glass of A2 Milk | 0.4g |
| Kids Cacao | 0.4g |
| Kids Blue Steamer | 0.4g |
| Cappuccino | 0.4g |
| Mocha | 0.4g |
| Honey Bear | 0.4g |
| Latte | 0.5g |
| Pumpkin Latte | 0.5g |
| Golden Mane | 0.5g |
| Matcha Latte | 0.5g |
| House-Made Chai Latte | 0.5g |
| Banana Matcha | 0.5g |
| Cacao | 0.5g |
| Side Patty | 0.6g |
| Side Wagyu Patty | 0.6g |
| Blue Steamer | 0.6g |
| Banana Pudding | 0.8g |
| Caramel Macchiato | 0.8g |
| Cow Power | 0.8g |
| Side Salad (Balsamic Vinaigrette) | 1.0g |
| Tallow Fries | 1.1g |
| Side Bacon | 1.2g |
| The Happy House Salad (Balsamic Vinaigrette) | 1.5g |
| Happy Chicks (6) | 1.5g |
| A2 Grass-Fed Blueberry Parfait | 1.5g |
| Funky Munky (Almond Butter) | 1.7g |
| Overnight Oats | 1.8g |
| The Happy Grazer (Grass-Fed) | 2.0g |
| The Happy Grazer (Colorado Wagyu) | 2.0g |
| Side Salad (Honey Mustard) | 2.0g |
| Side Salad (Ranch) | 2.1g |
| Happy Chicks Meal | 2.1g |
| Herd Fritters (3 pc) | 2.3g |
| Funky Munky (Peanut Butter) | 2.6g |
| Honey Mustard | 2.7g |
| The Happy House Salad (Honey Mustard) | 2.9g |
| The Happy House Salad with Chicken Fritters (Balsamic Vinaigrette) | 3.0g |
| Ranch | 3.0g |
| The Happy House Salad (Ranch) | 3.2g |
| The Date Shake (Almond Butter) | 3.7g |
| Herd Fritters (5 pc) | 3.9g |
| The Happy Calf (Grass-Fed) | 3.9g |
| The Happy Calf (Colorado Wagyu) | 3.9g |
| The Happy House Salad with Chicken Fritters (Honey Mustard) | 4.4g |
| Happy Calf Meal (Grass-Fed) | 4.5g |
| Happy Calf Meal (Colorado Wagyu) | 4.5g |
| The Happy House Salad with Chicken Fritters (Ranch) | 4.7g |
| Happy Sauce | 5.0g |
| Garlic Mayo | 5.0g |
| Jalapeño Mayo | 5.0g |
| The Happy Burger (Grass-Fed) | 5.5g |
| The Happy Burger (Colorado Wagyu) | 5.5g |
| The Date Shake (Peanut Butter) | 5.6g |
| The Hot Hen | 6.0g |
| The Happy Hen | 6.6g |
| Bacon Burger (Grass-Fed) | 6.7g |
| Bacon Burger (Colorado Wagyu) | 6.7g |
| El Mirasol (Grass-Fed) | 6.7g |
| El Mirasol (Colorado Wagyu) | 6.7g |
| El Mirasol Chicken | 8.2g |
Frequently asked
Does The Happy Cow (Colorado Springs, CO) use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, The Happy Cow (Colorado Springs, CO) cooks with: beef tallow (estimated). Across the 86 menu items we analyzed, it averages 1.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does The Happy Cow (Colorado Springs, CO) cook with?
Our research indicates: 100% beef tallow (stated). The Happy Cow at 2902 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO is an independent burger and coffee house (one location) that says it uses zero seed oils. Its own website and menu, read 2026-11-08, say every fry (Tallow Fries, Happy Hen, Herd Fritters, Happy Chicks) is cooked in 100% beef tallow in a wheat-free fryer, its smash burgers are griddled with nothing added, its garlic and jalapeno mayo is seed-oil-free, and its milk is grass-fed A2 whole milk. It does not name the oil in its seed-oil-free mayo, sauces and dressings, so we score that as avocado oil, our assumption. It publishes no nutrition and prints no portions, so each serving line says what we assumed. Every value for this restaurant is an estimate. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does The Happy Cow (Colorado Springs, CO) use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Our research indicates: beef tallow (estimated). Beef tallow is far lower in PUFA than seed oils.
Is The Happy Cow (Colorado Springs, CO) seed oil free?
Largely yes. Our research indicates The Happy Cow (Colorado Springs, CO) cooks with beef tallow (estimated), which is not an industrial seed oil. Preparation can vary by location.
What is the safest thing to order at The Happy Cow (Colorado Springs, CO)?
The Happy Burger (Grass-Fed) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Happy Cow (Colorado Springs, CO), at an estimated 5.5g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at The Happy Cow (Colorado Springs, CO)?
El Mirasol Chicken is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Happy Cow (Colorado Springs, CO), at an estimated 8.2g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. New to the topic? Start with what seed oils are and the complete list, or read the evidence on why people avoid them.
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