Coffee Time Canada Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Coffee Time Canada cooks with: donuts and timbits-style items deep-fried in a vegetable oil blend (industry-standard soy/canola blend for Ontario donut chains); breakfast sandwiches griddled in butter/margarine. Across the 27 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
Safest Orders at Coffee Time Canada
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.
Cleanest full order: Fresh Brewed Coffee + Chili, 5.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Plain Bagel with Cream Cheese | 2.0g |
| Vegetable Soup | 3.0g |
| Chili | 5.0g |
| Bacon Egg and Cheese Brekwich | 6.0g |
| Chunky Egg Salad Sandwich | 6.0g |
What to Avoid at Coffee Time Canada
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Honey Cruller | 9.0g |
| Glazed Donut | 8.0g |
| Chocolate Dip Donut | 8.0g |
| Boston Cream Donut | 8.0g |
| Timbit-style Donut Holes (10 pack) | 8.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Coffee Time Canada use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Coffee Time Canada cooks with: donuts and timbits-style items deep-fried in a vegetable oil blend (industry-standard soy/canola blend for Ontario donut chains); breakfast sandwiches griddled in butter/margarine. Across the 27 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Coffee Time Canada cook with?
Our research indicates: donuts and timbits-style items deep-fried in a vegetable oil blend (industry-standard soy/canola blend for Ontario donut chains); breakfast sandwiches griddled in butter/margarine. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Coffee Time Canada use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Coffee Time Canada cooks with donuts and timbits-style items deep-fried in a vegetable oil blend (industry-standard soy/canola blend for Ontario donut chains); breakfast sandwiches griddled in butter/margarine, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Coffee Time Canada seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Coffee Time Canada cooks with donuts and timbits-style items deep-fried in a vegetable oil blend (industry-standard soy/canola blend for Ontario donut chains); breakfast sandwiches griddled in butter/margarine, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Coffee Time Canada?
Plain Bagel with Cream Cheese is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Coffee Time Canada, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Coffee Time Canada?
Honey Cruller is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Coffee Time Canada, at an estimated 9.0g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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See where Coffee Time Canada lands on the full Seed Oil Index, or check which chains cook in real fats on Tallow Watch. Wondering about a specific dish instead? The Is It Seed Oil food guide answers it for 200+ everyday foods, and the distributor oils page covers what independent restaurants fry in.