Mimi's Cafe Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Mimi's Cafe cooks with: vegetable oil blend and soybean oil (estimated). Across the 118 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Mimi's 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.
Cleanest full order: Brown Sugar & Cranberry Oatmeal + Coffee, 1.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Brown Sugar & Cranberry Oatmeal | 1.0g |
| French Onion Soup | 2.5g |
| Pork Sausage & Eggs | 3.0g |
| Grilled Strip Steak | 3.0g |
| Egg White & Veggie Omelet | 3.4g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Mimi's Cafe
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Beer Battered Fish & Fries | 37.0g |
| Farmhouse Breakfast Tacos | 31.7g |
| Turkey Pesto Ciabatta | 30.4g |
| Chicken Cheddar Mac | 30.1g |
| Roasted Turkey Club | 29.5g |
Every Mimi's Cafe item, ranked
All 118 items we have for Mimi's Cafe, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Long Grain Rice | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Mimosa | 0.0g |
| Mocha Latte | 0.3g |
| Creme Brulee | 1.0g |
| Brown Sugar & Cranberry Oatmeal | 1.0g |
| Hot Chocolate | 1.0g |
| Croissant | 1.1g |
| Potatoes Au Gratin | 1.7g |
| French Fries | 2.0g |
| Mashed Potatoes | 2.0g |
| Garlic Spinach | 2.0g |
| Quinoa-Farro-Brown Rice Medley | 2.0g |
| Kids Sliced Grilled Chicken Breast | 2.0g |
| Dirt Cup (kids dessert) | 2.0g |
| Broccoli | 2.3g |
| French Onion Soup | 2.5g |
| Corn Chowder | 2.8g |
| Kids Waffle | 2.8g |
| Seasonal Vegetables | 3.0g |
| Pork Sausage & Eggs | 3.0g |
| Grilled Strip Steak | 3.0g |
| Classic Tiramisu | 3.0g |
| Butter Toffee Cake | 3.0g |
| Green Beans | 3.1g |
| Egg White & Veggie Omelet | 3.4g |
| Kids Kraft Mac & Cheese | 3.4g |
| Kids Linguine with Tomato Sauce | 3.5g |
| French Dip | 3.8g |
| Ribeye Steak | 3.8g |
| Kids French Toast Dippers | 3.8g |
| Malted Waffles | 4.0g |
| Avocado Toast | 4.0g |
| Mixed Berry Crepes | 4.0g |
| Mimi's Bread Pudding | 4.0g |
| Apple Crisp Crumble | 4.0g |
| Hickory Smoked Ham and Swiss Crepes | 4.1g |
| Kids Cheeseburger | 4.3g |
| Tomato Basil Soup | 4.4g |
| Croque Monsieur | 4.5g |
| Chocolate Lava Cake | 4.9g |
| Spinach Artichoke Dip | 4.9g |
| Molten Lava Cake | 4.9g |
| Monte Cristo Stuffed French Toast | 5.0g |
| Mimi's Huevos Rancheros | 5.0g |
| Croissant Beignets | 5.0g |
| Kids Cheese Quesadilla | 5.2g |
| Honey Bran Muffin | 5.3g |
| Mimi's Brunch Trio | 6.0g |
| Grilled Atlantic Salmon | 6.0g |
| Petite House Salad | 6.4g |
| Smoked Salmon Benedict | 6.4g |
| Cinnamon Brioche Roll | 6.4g |
| Mimi's Meatloaf | 6.7g |
| Turkey Sausage & Eggs | 6.8g |
| Buttermilk-Spice Muffin | 6.9g |
| Eggs Benedict | 7.1g |
| Egg, Spinach and Cheese Crepes | 7.3g |
| Corned Beef Hash Benedict | 7.5g |
| Chicken & Quinoa Mediterranean Salad | 7.5g |
| Slow-Roasted Turkey | 7.5g |
| Kids Chocolate Chip Griddlecakes | 7.5g |
| Kids Griddlecakes | 7.5g |
| Fried Chicken & Waffles | 7.7g |
| Florentine Benedict | 7.8g |
| Quiche Florentine | 7.8g |
| Corned Beef Brisket Hash & Eggs | 7.9g |
| French Pot Roast | 7.9g |
| Crab Cakes | 8.0g |
| Crab Shrimp & Bacon Pasta | 8.0g |
| Kids Eggs Potatoes & Bacon | 8.3g |
| French Toast (Brioche) | 8.4g |
| Pain Perdu With Mixed Berries | 8.6g |
| Quiche Lorraine | 8.7g |
| Mimi's Chopped Cobb | 8.8g |
| Santa Fe Omelet | 9.0g |
| Cinnamon Roll French Toast | 9.5g |
| Hickory-Smoked Bacon & Eggs | 9.6g |
| Lemon Poppy Seed Muffin | 10.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 10.0g |
| Fettuccine Alfredo | 10.0g |
| Trio of Appetizers | 10.0g |
| Mushroom & Brie Melt Burger | 10.0g |
| Ranch Dressing | 10.0g |
| Brioche Cheeseburger | 10.9g |
| Chicken Pot Pie | 11.2g |
| Bacon Ham & Sausage Omelet | 11.7g |
| Asian Salad | 11.8g |
| Mango-Habanero Chicken Wings | 12.0g |
| Bacon, Mushroom & Brie Omelet | 12.0g |
| Parmesan Crusted Chicken Pasta | 13.6g |
| Kids Chicken Tenders | 13.6g |
| Eggs & Bacon Croissant Sandwich | 13.7g |
| Coleslaw | 13.8g |
| Bacon Avocado Omelet | 14.5g |
| Sweet Glazed Salmon | 14.6g |
| Roasted Half Chicken | 14.8g |
| Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders | 15.0g |
| Chicken Cordon Bleu | 15.6g |
| Carrot Raisin Nut Muffin | 15.7g |
| Blueberry Crumble Muffin | 15.8g |
| Steak & Eggs | 16.7g |
| Country Omelette | 17.0g |
| Buttermilk Griddlecakes | 19.1g |
| Jambalaya Pasta | 20.3g |
| Buffalo Chicken Wings | 20.5g |
| Nicoise Salad | 20.9g |
| Cranberry & Walnut Salad With Chicken | 22.7g |
| Citrus Salmon Salad | 23.2g |
| Breakfast Burrito | 23.3g |
| The French Quarter Burger | 23.9g |
| Shrimp Pasta | 24.0g |
| Hickory-Smoked Ham & Eggs | 24.2g |
| Roasted Turkey Club | 29.5g |
| Chicken Cheddar Mac | 30.1g |
| Turkey Pesto Ciabatta | 30.4g |
| Farmhouse Breakfast Tacos | 31.7g |
| Beer Battered Fish & Fries | 37.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Mimi's Cafe use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Mimi's Cafe cooks with: vegetable oil blend and soybean oil (estimated). Across the 118 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Mimi's Cafe cook with?
Our research indicates: vegetable/soybean oil for frying (zero trans fat confirmed since 2005, specific oil not publicly named); canola or soybean blend for bakery and griddle; butter and cream for French entrees and hollandaise. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Mimi's Cafe use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Mimi's Cafe cooks with vegetable oil blend and soybean oil (estimated), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Mimi's Cafe seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Mimi's Cafe cooks with vegetable oil blend and soybean oil (estimated), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Mimi's Cafe?
Grilled Strip Steak is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Mimi's Cafe, at an estimated 3.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Mimi's Cafe?
Beer Battered Fish & Fries is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Mimi's Cafe, at an estimated 37.0g 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. New to the topic? Start with what seed oils are and the complete list, or read the evidence on why people avoid them.
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