Mimi's Cafe Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Seasonal Vegetables | 3.0g PUFA |
| House Salad | 4.0g PUFA |
| Croissant | 5.0g PUFA |
| Soup du Jour (cup) | 5.0g PUFA |
| Creme Brulee | 6.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Beer Battered Fish & Fries | 37.0g PUFA |
| Shrimp Pasta | 24.0g PUFA |
| Country Omelette | 17.0g PUFA |
| Pain Perdu With Mixed Berries | 17.0g PUFA |
| Croque Monsieur | 15.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Mimi's Cafe use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Mimi's Cafe cooks with: 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. Across the 29 menu items we analyzed, it averages 11.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (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.
What is the safest thing to order at Mimi's Cafe?
Seasonal Vegetables 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. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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