What oil does Burger Lounge fry in?
Burger Lounge fries in beef tallow.
In detail: Beef tallow, from the chain's own menu: the Fresh-Cut French Fries (Belgian-style, hand-cut Kennebec potatoes) and the Onion Rings are both printed as "Fried in Beef Tallow". Burger Lounge (Southern California) grills 100% grass-fed beef. The menu is silent on what the crispy chicken tenders and crispy chicken sandwiches are cooked in, so those are scored higher than a tallow item would be, and the cod is pan-cooked. The house sauces (BL 1000 Island, herb mayo, ranch, aiolis) are mayo-based and are scored as seed-oil mayo. Burger Lounge publishes no nutrition panel, so the numbers for this restaurant are our own working, not the chain's.
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Build my orderBurger Lounge at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Beef tallow |
| Seed oils | Not in the fryer |
| Beef tallow | Yes |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | B (4.2 g average per item, 61 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Beef tallow: No |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Burger Lounge
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 |
|---|---|
| Lounge Burger (no BL 1000 Island) | 2.5g |
| The "Classic" | 2.5g |
| Paleo Burger | 4.5g |
| Lounge Burger | 7.0g |
| The S.O.B. "Son of a Butcher" | 7.0g |
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 Burger Lounge 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 Burger Lounge fry in?
Burger Lounge fries in beef tallow. In detail: Beef tallow, from the chain's own menu: the Fresh-Cut French Fries (Belgian-style, hand-cut Kennebec potatoes) and the Onion Rings are both printed as "Fried in Beef Tallow". Burger Lounge (Southern California) grills 100% grass-fed beef. The menu is silent on what the crispy chicken tenders and crispy chicken sandwiches are cooked in, so those are scored higher than a tallow item would be, and the cod is pan-cooked. The house sauces (BL 1000 Island, herb mayo, ranch, aiolis) are mayo-based and are scored as seed-oil mayo. Burger Lounge publishes no nutrition panel, so the numbers for this restaurant are our own working, not the chain's.
Does Burger Lounge use seed oils?
Not in the fryer: Burger Lounge fries in beef tallow. Some other items still contain seed oils, so check the grams for each one.
Does Burger Lounge use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Burger Lounge fries in beef tallow.
Does Burger Lounge use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Burger Lounge fries in beef tallow. 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 Burger Lounge?
Lounge Burger (no BL 1000 Island) (2.5 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Paleo Burger (4.5 g) and Lounge Burger (7.0 g).
Which Burger Lounge item has the most seed oil?
Crispy Chicken Sandwich, at about 13.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.