The Broken Yolk Cafe Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, The Broken Yolk Cafe cooks with: soybean oil (frying: hash browns, chicken, churros, chilaquiles); butter/margarine blend (griddle: eggs, pancakes, omelets) — no official disclosure found; estimate based on category norms and nutrition math. Across the 134 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
Safest Orders at The Broken Yolk 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: Steel-Cut Oats + Fresh Fruit + Iced Tea, 1.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fresh Fruit | 0.0g |
| Bloody Mary | 0.0g |
| Sour Cream | 0.5g |
| Cottage Cheese | 1.0g |
| Steel-Cut Oats | 1.0g |
What to Avoid at The Broken Yolk Cafe
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chilaquiles | 32.0g |
| Burger | 26.0g |
| Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs | 19.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 19.0g |
| Chicken & Waffles | 18.0g |
Frequently asked
Does The Broken Yolk Cafe use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, The Broken Yolk Cafe cooks with: soybean oil (frying: hash browns, chicken, churros, chilaquiles); butter/margarine blend (griddle: eggs, pancakes, omelets) — no official disclosure found; estimate based on category norms and nutrition math. Across the 134 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does The Broken Yolk Cafe cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean oil (frying: hash browns, chicken, churros, chilaquiles); butter/margarine blend (griddle: eggs, pancakes, omelets) — no official disclosure found; estimate based on category norms and nutrition math. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does The Broken Yolk Cafe use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates The Broken Yolk Cafe cooks with soybean oil (frying: hash browns, chicken, churros, chilaquiles); butter/margarine blend (griddle: eggs, pancakes, omelets) — no official disclosure found; estimate based on category norms and nutrition math, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is The Broken Yolk Cafe seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates The Broken Yolk Cafe cooks with soybean oil (frying: hash browns, chicken, churros, chilaquiles); butter/margarine blend (griddle: eggs, pancakes, omelets) — no official disclosure found; estimate based on category norms and nutrition math, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at The Broken Yolk Cafe?
Fresh Fruit is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Broken Yolk Cafe, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at The Broken Yolk Cafe?
Chilaquiles is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Broken Yolk Cafe, 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. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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