PJ's Coffee Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, PJ's Coffee cooks with: canola oil. Across the 70 menu items we analyzed, it averages 1.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at PJ'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.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Café au Lait | 0.2g |
| Protein Velvet Ice | 0.2g |
| Vienna Crème | 0.4g |
| Caramel Crème | 0.4g |
| Vanilla Velvet Ice | 0.4g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at PJ's Coffee
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese on Biscuit | 7.0g |
| Club Sandwich | 7.0g |
| Cuban Sandwich | 7.0g |
| Sausage, Egg & Cheese on Bagel | 6.0g |
| Turkey Sausage, Egg & Cheese on English Muffin | 5.0g |
Every PJ's Coffee item, ranked
All 70 items we have for PJ's Coffee, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Hot Coffee | 0.0g |
| Skinny Vanilla Latte | 0.0g |
| Americano | 0.0g |
| Espresso | 0.0g |
| Espresso Macchiato | 0.0g |
| Iced Americano | 0.0g |
| Cold Brew Coffee | 0.0g |
| Cold Brew Nitro | 0.0g |
| Frozen Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Hot Tea | 0.0g |
| Iced Mocha | 0.1g |
| Iced Coffee | 0.1g |
| Café au Lait | 0.2g |
| Hot Mocha | 0.2g |
| Chai Tea Latte | 0.2g |
| Granita | 0.2g |
| Protein Velvet Ice | 0.2g |
| Cappuccino | 0.3g |
| Mocha Granita | 0.3g |
| Mocha Latte | 0.4g |
| Mocha Cappuccino | 0.4g |
| Vienna Crème | 0.4g |
| Caramel Crème | 0.4g |
| Iced Latte | 0.4g |
| Vanilla Velvet Ice | 0.4g |
| Caramel Granita | 0.4g |
| Chai Velvet Ice | 0.4g |
| Café Latte | 0.5g |
| White Chocolate Latte | 0.5g |
| Frozen Hot Chocolate | 0.5g |
| Mocha Velvet Ice | 0.5g |
| Hot Chocolate | 0.6g |
| Velvet Cream | 0.6g |
| Green Tea Latte | 0.8g |
| Green Tea Velvet Ice | 0.8g |
| Caramel Macchiato | 1.0g |
| Vanilla Latte | 1.0g |
| Praline Chai Latte | 1.0g |
| Pumpkin Latte | 1.0g |
| Iced Caramel Macchiato | 1.0g |
| Vanilla Iced Latte | 1.0g |
| Pralines & Cream Iced Latte | 1.0g |
| Strawberry Banana Smoothie | 1.0g |
| Mango Pineapple Smoothie | 1.0g |
| Coffee Milkshake | 2.0g |
| New York Bagel | 2.0g |
| Apple Walnut Oatmeal | 2.0g |
| Five Berry Oatmeal | 2.0g |
| Blueberry Muffin | 3.0g |
| Cranberry Orange Muffin | 3.0g |
| Double Chocolate Muffin | 3.0g |
| Butter Croissant | 3.0g |
| Blueberry Scone | 3.0g |
| Cinnamon Scone | 3.0g |
| Raspberry White Chocolate Scone | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie | 3.0g |
| Veggie & Cheese Egg Bites | 3.0g |
| Beignets (3 pc) | 4.0g |
| Strawberry & Cream Cheese Croissant | 4.0g |
| Chocolate Croissant | 4.0g |
| Spinach & Feta Croissant | 4.0g |
| Cinnamon Roll | 4.0g |
| Bacon & Three Cheese Egg Bites | 4.0g |
| Turkey Sausage, Egg & Cheese on English Muffin | 5.0g |
| Turkey & Swiss Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Sausage, Egg & Cheese on Bagel | 6.0g |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese on Biscuit | 7.0g |
| Club Sandwich | 7.0g |
| Cuban Sandwich | 7.0g |
Frequently asked
Does PJ's Coffee use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, PJ's Coffee cooks with: canola oil. Across the 70 menu items we analyzed, it averages 1.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does PJ's Coffee cook with?
Our research indicates: Dairy/milk fat for espresso drinks; canola oil for beignets. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does PJ's Coffee use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates PJ's Coffee cooks with canola oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is PJ's Coffee seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates PJ's Coffee cooks with canola oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at PJ's Coffee?
Turkey & Swiss Sandwich is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at PJ's Coffee, at an estimated 5.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at PJ's Coffee?
Bacon, Egg & Cheese on Biscuit is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at PJ's Coffee, at an estimated 7.0g 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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See where PJ'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.