What oil does Daphne's California Greek fry in?
Daphne's California Greek cooks with Soybean or canola oil for frying (falafel, fries, crispy shrimp); olive oil in dressings and marinades; dairy fat in tzatziki and fire feta. No official oil disclosure found — falafel fat profile (17g total, 1g sat) confirms high-PUFA frying oil; soybean assumed as higher-PUFA estimate per house rule..
The 5 cleanest things to order at Daphne's California Greek
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 |
|---|---|
| Non-Alcoholic Bottle | 0.0g |
| Tzatziki | 0.0g |
| Hummus | 0.5g |
| Tzatziki & Pita | 1.0g |
| Cucumber-Tomato Salad | 1.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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 Daphne's California Greek report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Daphne's California Greek use beef tallow?
No. Daphne's California Greek cooks with Soybean or canola oil for frying (falafel, fries, crispy shrimp); olive oil in dressings and marinades; dairy fat in tzatziki and fire feta. No official oil disclosure found — falafel fat profile (17g total, 1g sat) confirms high-PUFA frying oil; soybean assumed as higher-PUFA estimate per house rule., not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.