What oil does Urbane Cafe fry in?
Urbane Cafe fries in canola oil.
In detail: Canola-based, possibly a canola/olive blend: the chain names no oil. Its own panel for the Balsamic Vinaigrette (32.4 g fat, 2.3 g saturated, 7%) is canola-shaped, not olive. Aiolis and mayo-based sauces: soybean/canola; fryer and chips: canola.
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Build my orderUrbane Cafe at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Canola oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | C (6.2 g average per item, 65 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Canola oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Urbane Cafe
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 |
|---|---|
| Tomato Bisque Soup (Bowl) | 0.4g |
| Santa Maria BBQ Chicken Salad | 1.7g |
| Baja Enchilada Soup (Bowl) | 3.2g |
| Cilantro Chicken Salad | 3.5g |
| Keto Cobb Salad | 4.6g |
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 Urbane Cafe 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 Urbane Cafe fry in?
Urbane Cafe fries in canola oil. In detail: Canola-based, possibly a canola/olive blend: the chain names no oil. Its own panel for the Balsamic Vinaigrette (32.4 g fat, 2.3 g saturated, 7%) is canola-shaped, not olive. Aiolis and mayo-based sauces: soybean/canola; fryer and chips: canola.
Does Urbane Cafe use seed oils?
Yes. Urbane Cafe fries in canola oil. Its seed oil grade is C, about 6.2 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Urbane Cafe use beef tallow?
No. Urbane Cafe fries in canola oil, not beef tallow.
Does Urbane Cafe use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Urbane Cafe fries in canola oil. 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 Urbane Cafe?
Tomato Bisque Soup (Bowl) (0.4 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Santa Maria BBQ Chicken Salad (1.7 g) and Baja Enchilada Soup (Bowl) (3.2 g).
Which Urbane Cafe item has the most seed oil?
Garlic Sesame Steak Bowl, at about 19.1 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.