What oil does The Happy Cow (Colorado Springs, CO) fry in?
The Happy Cow (Colorado Springs, CO) most likely fries in beef tallow, but the chain has not confirmed it.
In detail: 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.
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Build my orderThe Happy Cow (Colorado Springs, CO) at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Beef tallow (estimated) |
| Seed oils | Not in the fryer |
| Beef tallow | Yes |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | A (1.9 g average per item, 86 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Beef tallow: No |
The 5 cleanest things to order 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 |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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Build my orderWhy 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 Happy Cow (Colorado Springs, CO) 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 The Happy Cow (Colorado Springs, CO) fry in?
The Happy Cow (Colorado Springs, CO) most likely fries in beef tallow, but the chain has not confirmed it. In detail: 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.
Does The Happy Cow (Colorado Springs, CO) use seed oils?
Not in the fryer: The Happy Cow (Colorado Springs, CO) most likely fries in beef tallow. The chain has not confirmed it. Some other items still contain seed oils, so check the grams for each one.
Does The Happy Cow (Colorado Springs, CO) use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. The Happy Cow (Colorado Springs, CO) most likely fries in beef tallow. The chain has not confirmed it.
Does The Happy Cow (Colorado Springs, CO) use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. The Happy Cow (Colorado Springs, CO) most likely fries in beef tallow. The chain has not confirmed it. 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 The Happy Cow (Colorado Springs, CO)?
The Happy Burger (Grass-Fed) (5.5 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: The Happy Burger (Colorado Wagyu) (5.5 g) and Bacon Burger (Grass-Fed) (6.7 g).
Which The Happy Cow (Colorado Springs, CO) item has the most seed oil?
El Mirasol Chicken, at about 8.2 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.