What oil does The Dolly Llama fry in?
The Dolly Llama cooks with No public disclosure; waffle dough is butter-based (brioche/egg batter cooked on iron); deep-fried items (waffle fries, churro bites) assumed canola or soybean blend — industry standard for small dessert chains, unconfirmed.
The 5 cleanest things to order at The Dolly Llama
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 |
|---|---|
| Plain Liege Waffle | 1.0g |
| Caramel Apple Waffle | 1.0g |
| Cinnamon Sugar Waffle | 1.0g |
| Churro Waffle | 1.0g |
| Lemon Curd Waffle | 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 The Dolly Llama report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does The Dolly Llama use beef tallow?
No. The Dolly Llama cooks with No public disclosure; waffle dough is butter-based (brioche/egg batter cooked on iron); deep-fried items (waffle fries, churro bites) assumed canola or soybean blend — industry standard for small dessert chains, unconfirmed, not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.