What oil does Mimi's Cafe fry in?
Mimi's Cafe most likely fries in vegetable oil blend and soybean oil, but the chain has not confirmed it.
In detail: vegetable/soybean oil for frying (zero trans fat confirmed since 2005, specific oil not publicly named); canola or soybean blend for bakery and griddle; butter and cream for French entrees and hollandaise.
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Build my orderMimi's Cafe at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Vegetable oil blend and soybean oil (estimated) |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | D (9.2 g average per item, 118 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Vegetable oil: Yes · Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Mimi's 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.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Brown Sugar & Cranberry Oatmeal | 1.0g |
| French Onion Soup | 2.5g |
| Pork Sausage & Eggs | 3.0g |
| Grilled Strip Steak | 3.0g |
| Egg White & Veggie Omelet | 3.4g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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Build my orderWhat oil do other chains like Mimi's Cafe use?
- What oil does IHOP use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Denny's use? Soybean and canola oil
- What oil does Waffle House use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Cracker Barrel use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Bob Evans use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Perkins Restaurant & Bakery use? Soybean and canola oil
- What oil does Huddle House use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Black Bear Diner use? Soybean oil
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 Mimi's Cafe report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.
Frequently asked
What oil does Mimi's Cafe fry in?
Mimi's Cafe most likely fries in vegetable oil blend and soybean oil, but the chain has not confirmed it. In detail: vegetable/soybean oil for frying (zero trans fat confirmed since 2005, specific oil not publicly named); canola or soybean blend for bakery and griddle; butter and cream for French entrees and hollandaise.
Does Mimi's Cafe use seed oils?
Yes. Mimi's Cafe most likely fries in vegetable oil blend and soybean oil. The chain has not confirmed it. Its seed oil grade is D, about 9.2 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Mimi's Cafe use beef tallow?
No. Mimi's Cafe most likely fries in vegetable oil blend and soybean oil, not beef tallow. The chain has not confirmed it.
Does Mimi's Cafe use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Mimi's Cafe most likely fries in vegetable oil blend and soybean oil. The chain has not confirmed it. If you have a peanut allergy, ask the restaurant directly, because oils and suppliers can vary by location.
What is the lowest seed oil order at Mimi's Cafe?
Grilled Strip Steak (3.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Egg White & Veggie Omelet (3.4 g) and Ribeye Steak (3.8 g).
Which Mimi's Cafe item has the most seed oil?
Beer Battered Fish & Fries, at about 37.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.