Urbane Cafe Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Urbane Cafe cooks with: soybean (aioli/mayo base), olive oil (dressings), canola (fryer/chips). Across the 59 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
Safest Orders at Urbane 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: Soup of the Day - Bowl + Fresh Fruit + Bottled Water, 3.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Soup of the Day (cup) | 2.0g |
| Soup of the Day - Bowl | 3.0g |
| Keto Cobb Salad | 4.0g |
| Cranberry Brie Sandwich | 5.0g |
| The Ahi Salad | 5.0g |
What to Avoid at Urbane Cafe
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Sweet Chili Crunch Tofu Sandwich | 10.0g |
| Keto Blue Cheese Dressing | 9.5g |
| Balsamic Dressing | 9.5g |
| Sweet Chili Crunch Chicken Sandwich | 9.0g |
| Tofu Banh Mi | 9.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Urbane Cafe use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Urbane Cafe cooks with: soybean (aioli/mayo base), olive oil (dressings), canola (fryer/chips). Across the 59 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Urbane Cafe cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean (aioli/mayo base), olive oil (dressings), canola (fryer/chips). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Urbane Cafe use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Urbane Cafe cooks with soybean (aioli/mayo base), olive oil (dressings), canola (fryer/chips), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Urbane Cafe seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Urbane Cafe cooks with soybean (aioli/mayo base), olive oil (dressings), canola (fryer/chips), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Urbane Cafe?
Soup of the Day (cup) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Urbane Cafe, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Urbane Cafe?
Sweet Chili Crunch Tofu Sandwich is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Urbane Cafe, at an estimated 10.0g 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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