Urbane Cafe Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Urbane Cafe cooks with: canola oil. Across the 65 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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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: Tomato Bisque Soup (Bowl) + Fresh Fruit + Bottled Water, 0.4g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Tomato Bisque Soup (Bowl) | 0.4g |
| Santa Maria BBQ Chicken Salad | 1.7g |
| Baja Enchilada Soup (Bowl) | 3.2g |
| Cilantro Chicken Salad | 3.5g |
| Keto Cobb Salad | 4.6g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Urbane Cafe
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Garlic Sesame Steak Bowl | 19.1g |
| Kids Turkey Sandwich | 18.2g |
| High Protein Harissa Sandwich | 16.5g |
| Baja Bowl | 14.7g |
| Baja Enchilada Soup & Salad Combo | 14.4g |
Every Urbane Cafe item, ranked
All 65 items we have for Urbane Cafe, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Tomatillo Salsa | 0.0g |
| BBQ Sauce | 0.0g |
| Corn & Black Bean Salsa | 0.0g |
| Old Fashioned Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Watermelon Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Glass Bottled Coke | 0.0g |
| Dragon Fruit Agua Fresca | 0.0g |
| Bottled Water | 0.0g |
| House Side Salad | 0.1g |
| Tomato Bisque Soup (Cup) | 0.2g |
| Tomato Bisque Soup (Bowl) | 0.4g |
| White Chocolate Cranberry Cookie | 0.5g |
| Triple Chocolate Cookie | 0.8g |
| House Side Salad with Tri Tip | 1.0g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie | 1.1g |
| House Side Salad with Chicken | 1.4g |
| Santa Maria BBQ Chicken Salad | 1.7g |
| Kids Grilled Cheddar Cheese Sandwich | 1.7g |
| Baja Enchilada Soup (Cup) | 1.7g |
| Kids Cheese Pizza | 1.9g |
| Kids The Ben Sandwich | 2.2g |
| Baja Enchilada Soup (Bowl) | 3.2g |
| Keto Blue Cheese Dressing | 3.4g |
| Cilantro Chicken Salad | 3.5g |
| Honey Mustard | 3.5g |
| Keto Cobb Salad | 4.6g |
| Power Veggie Salad | 4.8g |
| The Ahi Tuna Salad | 5.0g |
| Crunchy Peanut Salad | 5.4g |
| Seared Ahi Tuna Bowl | 5.8g |
| High Protein Bowl | 6.0g |
| Italian Dressing | 6.0g |
| Ranch Dressing | 6.4g |
| Pesto Mayonnaise | 6.5g |
| Santa Maria BBQ Sandwich | 6.6g |
| Herb Aioli | 6.6g |
| Sweet Chili Crunch Chicken Sandwich | 7.0g |
| The Cafe Salad | 7.1g |
| Chipotle Aioli | 7.2g |
| The Californian Sandwich | 7.3g |
| Cranberry Brie Sandwich | 7.6g |
| UC Banh Mi | 7.7g |
| Pastrami Tri Tip Sandwich | 8.0g |
| So Cal Sandwich | 8.2g |
| Club Sandwich | 8.2g |
| Caesar Dressing | 8.5g |
| BBQ Tri Tip Sandwich | 8.9g |
| Chipotle Ranch Dressing | 10.0g |
| Balsamic Dressing | 10.4g |
| Tofu Banh Mi | 10.6g |
| Chimichurri Steak Sandwich | 10.7g |
| Sweet Chili Crunch Tofu Sandwich | 10.9g |
| Salmon Bowl | 11.2g |
| Tomato Bisque Soup & Salad Combo | 11.5g |
| Mediterranean Bowl | 11.8g |
| Pesto & Sundried Tomato Sandwich | 12.2g |
| Southwest Sandwich | 12.5g |
| Mayonnaise | 13.4g |
| Bella Portobello Sandwich | 14.0g |
| Baja Enchilada Soup & Salad Combo | 14.4g |
| Baja Bowl | 14.7g |
| High Protein Harissa Sandwich | 16.5g |
| Kids Turkey Sandwich | 18.2g |
| Garlic Sesame Steak Bowl | 19.1g |
Frequently asked
Does Urbane Cafe use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Urbane Cafe cooks with: canola oil. Across the 65 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Urbane Cafe cook with?
Our research indicates: Canola-based, possibly a canola/olive blend: the chain names no oil. Its own panel for the Balsamic Vinaigrette (32.4 g fat, 2.3 g saturated, 7%) is canola-shaped, not olive. Aiolis and mayo-based sauces: soybean/canola; fryer and chips: canola. 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 canola oil, 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 canola oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Urbane Cafe?
Tomato Bisque Soup (Bowl) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Urbane Cafe, at an estimated 0.4g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Urbane Cafe?
Garlic Sesame Steak Bowl is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Urbane Cafe, at an estimated 19.1g 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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