What oil does Caribou Coffee fry in?
Caribou Coffee has no deep fryer.
In detail: Commercial bakery soybean/canola oil (muffins, rolls, scones); butter-dominant for croissants based on high saturated fat ratios (~60-65% of total fat is saturated in croissants). No frying — baked goods only. Caribou Coffee confirmed still operating, 487 US locations as of early 2026.
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Build my orderCaribou Coffee at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | No deep fryer |
| Seed oils | No fryer, but in some items |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | A (1.4 g average per item, 477 items) |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Caribou Coffee
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 |
|---|---|
| Asiago Bagel | 0.2g |
| Blueberry Bagel | 0.6g |
| Plain Bagel | 0.6g |
| Plain Bagel with Cream Cheese | 0.7g |
| Blueberry Bagel with Cream Cheese | 0.7g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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Build my orderWhat oil do other chains like Caribou Coffee use?
- What oil does Starbucks use? Canola and sunflower oil
- What oil does Dunkin' use? Palm oil
- What oil does Tim Hortons use? Palm oil
- What oil does Krispy Kreme use? Palm oil and vegetable oil blend
- What oil does Scooter's Coffee use? Soybean and canola oil (estimated)
- What oil does Shipley Do-Nuts use? Palm oil
- What oil does Duck Donuts use? Palm oil
- What oil does Honey Dew Donuts use? Palm and soybean oil
Why the frying oil matters
Most fast-food chains fry in seed oils like soybean, canola, corn, or a blend of them, which are high in polyunsaturated fat (PUFA). A handful still use beef tallow or other stable fats, which are far lower in PUFA. The oil a kitchen fries in is the single biggest driver of how much seed oil ends up on your plate. See the full breakdown on the Caribou Coffee report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.
Frequently asked
What oil does Caribou Coffee fry in?
Caribou Coffee has no deep fryer. In detail: Commercial bakery soybean/canola oil (muffins, rolls, scones); butter-dominant for croissants based on high saturated fat ratios (~60-65% of total fat is saturated in croissants). No frying — baked goods only. Caribou Coffee confirmed still operating, 487 US locations as of early 2026.
Does Caribou Coffee use seed oils?
Caribou Coffee has no deep fryer. Seed oils still show up in other items, so check the grams for each one.
Does Caribou Coffee use beef tallow?
No. Caribou Coffee has no deep fryer.
Does Caribou Coffee use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Caribou Coffee has no deep fryer. If you have a peanut allergy, ask the restaurant directly, because oils and suppliers can vary by location.
What is the lowest seed oil order at Caribou Coffee?
Ham & Swiss Sandwich (1.3 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Bacon Breakfast Sandwich (2.6 g) and JUST Egg Roasted Tomato & Pesto Flatbread (3.5 g).
Which Caribou Coffee item has the most seed oil?
All Mixed Up Kettle Chips, at about 14.4 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.