What oil does Famous Dave's fry in?
Famous Dave's cooks with Smoked/BBQ meats in beef/pork/poultry fat (tallow/lard); fried items and mayo-based sides use soybean/vegetable oil; cornbread uses canola-soybean blend.
The 5 cleanest things to order at Famous Dave's
| Grilled Pineapple Steaks | 0.0g PUFA |
| Fountain Soda | 0.0g PUFA |
| Sweet Tea | 0.0g PUFA |
| Lemonade | 0.0g PUFA |
| Iced Tea | 0.0g PUFA |
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 Famous Dave's report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.