Peet's Coffee Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Peet's Coffee cooks with: canola/soybean blend (baked goods); dairy (beverages). Across the 119 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
Safest Orders at Peet's Coffee
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: Steel Cut Oatmeal + Coconut Water Cold Brew, 1.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Cafe Cortado | 0.0g |
| Steel Cut Oatmeal | 1.0g |
| Caffe Con Panna | 1.0g |
| Oatmeal | 1.0g |
| Egg White Tomato & Feta Frittata | 2.0g |
What to Avoid at Peet's Coffee
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Almond Croissant | 11.0g |
| Blueberry Muffin | 8.0g |
| Cinnamon Roll | 7.0g |
| Blueberry Scone | 7.0g |
| Lemon Pound Cake | 6.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Peet's Coffee use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Peet's Coffee cooks with: canola/soybean blend (baked goods); dairy (beverages). Across the 119 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Peet's Coffee cook with?
Our research indicates: canola/soybean blend (baked goods); dairy (beverages). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Peet's Coffee use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Peet's Coffee cooks with canola/soybean blend (baked goods); dairy (beverages), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Peet's Coffee seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Peet's Coffee cooks with canola/soybean blend (baked goods); dairy (beverages), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Peet's Coffee?
Cafe Cortado is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Peet's Coffee, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Peet's Coffee?
Almond Croissant is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Peet's Coffee, at an estimated 11.0g 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 Peet's Coffee 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.