The Flying Biscuit Cafe Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, The Flying Biscuit Cafe cooks with: Signature biscuits are butter-based per the company's own published recipe (chilled butter, heavy cream, half-and-half; no shortening or oil) (food.com/recipelink recipes attributed to the chain); fryer oil for chicken tenders, fried green tomatoes, and truffle-parmesan fries is not publicly disclosed on the menu or allergen pages, assumed soybean/vegetable blend (industry-standard fryer oil). Across the 16 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
Safest Orders at The Flying Biscuit 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: Drops of Jupiter (Pancakes) + Fresh Seasonal Fruit, 5.0g total
| Drops of Jupiter (buttermilk pancakes) | 5.0g PUFA |
| Shrimp & Creamy Dreamy Grits | 6.0g PUFA |
| Piedmont Omelette (chicken sausage, bacon, cheddar) | 7.0g PUFA |
| Big Chop Caesar Salad | 7.0g PUFA |
| Fried Green Tomatoes | 8.0g PUFA |
What to Avoid at The Flying Biscuit Cafe
| Funky Chicken Bowl (biscuits, fried chicken, queso, gravy) | 12.0g PUFA |
| Freebird Benedict (biscuit, fried chicken tenders, sausage gravy, poached egg) | 11.0g PUFA |
| Breakfast Burrito | 11.0g PUFA |
| High Flyer (eggs, meat, grits, pancake or waffle) | 10.0g PUFA |
| Classic Chicken & Waffle | 10.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does The Flying Biscuit Cafe use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, The Flying Biscuit Cafe cooks with: Signature biscuits are butter-based per the company's own published recipe (chilled butter, heavy cream, half-and-half; no shortening or oil) (food.com/recipelink recipes attributed to the chain); fryer oil for chicken tenders, fried green tomatoes, and truffle-parmesan fries is not publicly disclosed on the menu or allergen pages, assumed soybean/vegetable blend (industry-standard fryer oil). Across the 16 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does The Flying Biscuit Cafe cook with?
Our research indicates: Signature biscuits are butter-based per the company's own published recipe (chilled butter, heavy cream, half-and-half; no shortening or oil) (food.com/recipelink recipes attributed to the chain); fryer oil for chicken tenders, fried green tomatoes, and truffle-parmesan fries is not publicly disclosed on the menu or allergen pages, assumed soybean/vegetable blend (industry-standard fryer oil). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does The Flying Biscuit Cafe use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates The Flying Biscuit Cafe cooks with Signature biscuits are butter-based per the company's own published recipe (chilled butter, heavy cream, half-and-half; no shortening or oil) (food.com/recipelink recipes attributed to the chain); fryer oil for chicken tenders, fried green tomatoes, and truffle-parmesan fries is not publicly disclosed on the menu or allergen pages, assumed soybean/vegetable blend (industry-standard fryer oil), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is The Flying Biscuit Cafe seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates The Flying Biscuit Cafe cooks with Signature biscuits are butter-based per the company's own published recipe (chilled butter, heavy cream, half-and-half; no shortening or oil) (food.com/recipelink recipes attributed to the chain); fryer oil for chicken tenders, fried green tomatoes, and truffle-parmesan fries is not publicly disclosed on the menu or allergen pages, assumed soybean/vegetable blend (industry-standard fryer oil), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at The Flying Biscuit Cafe?
Drops of Jupiter (buttermilk pancakes) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Flying Biscuit Cafe, at an estimated 5.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at The Flying Biscuit Cafe?
Funky Chicken Bowl (biscuits, fried chicken, queso, gravy) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Flying Biscuit Cafe, at an estimated 12.0g 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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