What oil does First Watch fry in?
First Watch cooks with Cooks primarily in canola oil; some batters, dressings and sauces contain refined soybean oil (not flagged as soy allergen per FDA guidance)..
BMedium Risk — 4.4g avg PUFA/item across 102 items
The 5 cleanest things to order at First Watch
| Fresh Fruit (side) | 0.0g PUFA |
| Fresh Seasonal Fruit | 0.0g PUFA |
| Project Sunrise Coffee | 0.0g PUFA |
| Spiked Lavender Lemonade | 0.0g PUFA |
| Morning Meditation Juice | 0.0g PUFA |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Why the frying oil matters
Most fast-food chains fry in seed oils like soybean, canola, corn, or a blend of them, which are high in polyunsaturated fat (PUFA). A handful still use beef tallow or other stable fats, which are far lower in PUFA. The oil a kitchen fries in is the single biggest driver of how much seed oil ends up on your plate. See the full breakdown on the First Watch report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.