Shari's Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Shari's cooks with: Soybean oil margarine (griddle), shortening (pie crusts), soybean/canola blend (fryer). Across the 124 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Shari's
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: Belgian Waffle + Iced Tea, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Baked Potato | 1.0g |
| Belgian Waffle | 2.0g |
| Applewood Smoked Bacon | 2.0g |
| Johnsonville Sausage Patty | 2.0g |
| Sausage Links | 2.0g |
What to Avoid at Shari's
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Country Fried Steak Dinner | 32.0g |
| Caprese Burger | 20.0g |
| Bavarian Burger | 19.0g |
| French Toast | 18.0g |
| Sirloin Steak & Eggs | 17.0g |
Every Shari's item, ranked
All 124 items we have for Shari's, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fresh Ground Coffee | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| BBQ Sauce | 0.0g |
| Marinara Sauce | 0.0g |
| Cocktail Sauce | 0.0g |
| Baked Potato | 1.0g |
| Hot Chocolate | 1.0g |
| Ice Cold 2% Milk | 1.0g |
| Belgian Waffle | 2.0g |
| Applewood Smoked Bacon | 2.0g |
| Rice Pilaf | 2.0g |
| Strawberry Milkshake | 2.0g |
| Chocolate Milkshake | 2.0g |
| Vanilla Milkshake | 2.0g |
| Johnsonville Sausage Patty | 2.0g |
| Mashed Potatoes | 2.0g |
| Sausage Links | 2.0g |
| Toast | 2.0g |
| Pie Shake | 2.0g |
| Soup of the Day | 3.0g |
| Hand-Carved Prime Rib | 3.0g |
| Cheesecake Pie | 3.0g |
| Granny's Apple Pie | 3.0g |
| Oregon Marionberry Pie | 3.0g |
| Strawberry Rhubarb Delight Pie | 3.0g |
| Ranch Pickle Slaw | 3.0g |
| Velvet Chocolate Silk Pie | 3.0g |
| Gluten-Friendly Pancakes | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Cream Supreme Pie | 3.0g |
| Peach Perfection Pie | 3.0g |
| Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes | 3.0g |
| Sweet Montana Cherry Pie | 3.0g |
| Banana Cream Dream Pie | 3.0g |
| S'mores Galore Pie | 3.0g |
| Grilled Top Sirloin | 3.0g |
| Side Salad | 3.0g |
| Lemon Meringue Delight Pie | 3.0g |
| Northwest Berry Trio Pie | 3.0g |
| Seared Salmon | 3.0g |
| Tropical Coconut Cream Pie | 3.0g |
| Fresh Pecan Pie | 4.0g |
| Creamy Caramel Pecan Crunch Pie | 4.0g |
| House-Made Cheddar Biscuit | 4.0g |
| Blueberry Lace Pancakes | 4.0g |
| Crisp Belgian Waffle | 4.0g |
| Peanut Butter Chocolate Silk Pie | 4.0g |
| Brioche French Toast | 4.0g |
| Broccoli Cheese Casserole Side | 4.0g |
| T-Bone Steak & Eggs | 4.0g |
| Loaded Mashed Potatoes | 4.0g |
| Spring Spinach Omelette | 5.0g |
| Mac & Cheese Side | 5.0g |
| Prime Rib Benedict | 5.0g |
| Denver Omelette | 5.0g |
| B.Y.O. Omelette Or Scramble | 5.0g |
| French Dip | 5.0g |
| Classic Eggs Benedict | 5.0g |
| Avocado & Tomato Benedict | 5.0g |
| Farmer's Breakfast | 5.0g |
| Chicken Florentine | 5.0g |
| Grilled Ham & Cheese | 5.0g |
| Loaded Baked Potato Soup | 5.0g |
| Applewood Smoked Ham & Cheddar Omelette | 5.0g |
| Loaded Baked Potato | 5.0g |
| Quesadilla | 6.0g |
| Classic BLT | 6.0g |
| Homestyle Breakfast 2x2x2 | 6.0g |
| Philly French Dip | 6.0g |
| Chicken Broccoli Cheese Casserole | 6.0g |
| Sourdough Patty Melt | 6.0g |
| Hangover Burger | 6.0g |
| Shari's Signature Tillamook Cheddar Burger | 6.0g |
| Shari's Breakfast Sampler | 7.0g |
| Doubler Ranch Burger | 7.0g |
| French Fries | 7.0g |
| Two Biscuits And Gravy | 7.0g |
| Bacon Double Cheddar Burger | 7.0g |
| Chicken Avocado Bacon Sandwich | 7.0g |
| House-Made Cheddar Biscuits & Gravy Platter | 7.0g |
| Turkey Bacon Club | 7.0g |
| Meat Lover's Skillet | 7.0g |
| Crispy Hash Browns | 7.0g |
| Granny's Apple Pie Slice | 8.0g |
| Pickle Fries | 8.0g |
| Ultimate Pulled Pork Nachos | 8.0g |
| Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese | 8.0g |
| Buttermilk Pancakes | 9.0g |
| Biscuits & Gravy | 9.0g |
| Bacon & Eggs | 9.0g |
| Oregon Marionberry Pie Slice | 9.0g |
| BLT (Whole) | 9.0g |
| Cheese Sticks | 9.0g |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 9.0g |
| Stuffed Hash Browns | 9.0g |
| American Chopped Salad | 9.0g |
| Chocolate Cream Pie Slice | 10.0g |
| Hash Browns | 10.0g |
| Loaded Fries | 10.0g |
| Asian Potsticker Salad | 10.0g |
| Country Fried Steak & Eggs | 10.0g |
| Northwest Steak Salad | 10.0g |
| Rustic Tuscan Chicken Salad | 10.0g |
| Spinach Cobb with Avocado | 10.0g |
| Ranch Dressing | 10.5g |
| Honey Mustard Dressing | 10.5g |
| Cedar Plank Salmon | 11.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad | 11.0g |
| Chicken Tender Basket | 11.0g |
| Chicken Tenders Appetizer | 11.0g |
| Crispy Orange Chicken Salad | 12.0g |
| The Works Platter | 13.0g |
| Beer Battered Onion Rings | 13.0g |
| Bleu Cheeseburger | 14.0g |
| Cheddar Cheeseburger | 14.0g |
| Fish & Chips Basket | 14.0g |
| 4-Way Grilled Cheese (Whole) | 15.0g |
| Corned Beef Hash & Eggs | 16.0g |
| Breakfast Burrito | 16.0g |
| Chicken Strips | 16.0g |
| Sirloin Steak & Eggs | 17.0g |
| French Toast | 18.0g |
| Bavarian Burger | 19.0g |
| Caprese Burger | 20.0g |
| Country Fried Steak Dinner | 32.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Shari's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Shari's cooks with: Soybean oil margarine (griddle), shortening (pie crusts), soybean/canola blend (fryer). Across the 124 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Shari's cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean oil margarine (griddle), shortening (pie crusts), soybean/canola blend (fryer). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Shari's use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Shari's cooks with Soybean oil margarine (griddle), shortening (pie crusts), soybean/canola blend (fryer), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Shari's seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Shari's cooks with Soybean oil margarine (griddle), shortening (pie crusts), soybean/canola blend (fryer), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Shari's?
Baked Potato is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Shari's, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Shari's?
Country Fried Steak Dinner is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Shari's, at an estimated 32.0g 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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